Ozumo - Review - Embarcadero - San Francisco - The Infatuation
"Ozumo has a couple of things going for it. The Japanese restaurant near all of the Embarcadero offices serves a solid selection of robatayaki, you can always find a seat in the massive dining room and lounge, and Happy Hour runs all day Friday and until 7pm on weekends. But it’s not somewhere you need to travel out of your way to try. The sushi is mushy, and the small plates we’ve eaten are either too salty or bland. The next time you need a break from taking yourself on and off mute all day, stop by for Happy Hour for some good charcoal-grilled skewers that’ll cost you less than that premade salad you had at your desk. Food Rundown photo credit: Patrick Wong Robatayaki The best part of your meal. Order anything from this section of the menu. Many of the these items are also discounted for Happy Hour. Prioritize the negima with chunks of juicy chicken thigh and charred green onions, and the tender caramelized trumpet mushrooms. photo credit: Patrick Wong A-5 Wagyu Simply prepared and delicious. Be sure you make good use of the raw egg yolk dipping sauce. photo credit: Patrick Wong Sushi We’d advise against ordering any of the sushi unless you’re in dire of need of raw fish and rice. You’ll find better sushi at other spots in the city, including SF’s many takeout options. photo credit: Patrick Wong Small Plates The starters are better than the sushi, but they're still just-fine. If you need a few to pad out your stomach, try the hitokuchi and agedashi tofu. photo credit: Patrick Wong Mochi A solid way to end your meal. The skin is thin and chewy. Try the coconut with flecks of dried coconut and the black sesame." - Patrick Wong
