"Verdict: This six-seat restaurant in Lower Haight is the best place for omakase in the city. Dinner at this tiny spot feels like an intimate dinner party consisting of 14 courses ($225) of incredible nigiri, sashimi, and small plates like silky chawanmushi and poached ikura in rock sugar and ume broth. Every moment of the meal makes you feel like you’re the most important person in the room, so you’ll want to get here for the next special night out. Reservations are released 21 days in advance at 11pm on Resy. Since there are only seven seats inside and two seatings per night, this spot books up pretty fast. Another option is to keep an eye on their Instagram stories for last-minute (and usually day-of) openings." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez