"At Zentarou, a sushi bar in the Inner Sunset, you’ll eat pristine nigiri in quiet. The space is hushed with spa-like music and a perfect backdrop for a peaceful omakase showcasing buttery toro, red snapper with smoky mentaiko, and an A5 wagyu with a showy sprinkle of 24-carat gold and caviar. Everything is precisely seasoned, so there’s no need to reach for the soy sauce. Come here when you want great sushi and a few blood pressure–lowering hours to yourself." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong