Domo

"Everyone in the city needs a neighborhood sushi spot. In Hayes Valley, Domo is that place. We keep coming back for the fresh fish, creative rolls, and quick, friendly service. The menu is concise, which is a rare gift at many sushi spots in the city. The special rolls are the main draw here, like the baked Domo roll covered in spicy mayo—which you'll likely eat snuggled up close to your neighbor since this place is almost predominately bar seating. If you don’t live in the area, Domo is still worth the trip when the need for a casual, seafood-centric dinner and some sake strikes. And if you do live in Hayes Valley, even better. You can stop in on your way home from work, yoga, or Biergarten. Food Rundown Domo Roll This is essentially a baked California roll topped with scallops, spicy mayo, unagi glaze, and tobiko and scallions. It's creamy and well-sauced, but not in an overwhelming way. For a baked sushi roll, the Domo is perfectly done. Hot Tuna Roll Another standout specialty roll. Spicy tuna tempura, Sriracha mayo, avocado, tobiko, and unagi soy. It's fried, and warm, creamy but still crunchy. Tuna Poke Taco The tuna poke is superb, which is why we have no problem getting it as a side. But Domo also serves it tostada-style on top of the airiest tempura nori ever. Get this. Nigiri The nigiri here is bright, fresh, and presented with all the usual toppings and sauces, like zingy yuzu paste and ginger. Sashimi The real move is to go with the chef’s choice sashimi plate and let your Type A self go for an hour. It will all work out." - Lani Conway

"Domo is a small, casual sushi spot in Hayes Valley that mostly has bar seating. The main reason we like this place is their specialty rolls, which hover around $10 per roll. If you show up with a few people, the wait won’t be too long, and you wouldn’t want to sit at a bar with more people than that anyway, so it all works out." - will kamensky

"At this Hayes Valley spot, you get the best of both worlds—an omakase option stacked with yuzu and garlic ponzu-topped nigiri, and creative baked rolls drowning in sauce. Domo also has great sushi-adjacent hits, like tuna poke tostadas on the airiest tempura nori. Order the creamy baked domo roll, anything panko-crusted, a few nigiri, and you’re in for a lively night in a space that can sometimes get louder than a roaring jumbo jet. Rolls here fall in the $12-$20 range, so head over for nearly any occasion—casual date nights, post work-out dinners, and hangouts with a few friends. Just don’t bring an entourage. Domo is the size of four walk-in closets and almost exclusively bar seating." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"Getting sushi can be good for a first date because if you like the person, you can keep ordering. If not, at least you still got to go out for sushi. The menu at Domo is pretty concise so you won’t get stuck in that awkward struggle between trying to choose what to eat and not losing track of the conversation. Plus, after you’re done, you can walk through Hayes Valley together and make up fake names for the dogs you see passing by." - will kamensky

"At this Hayes Valley spot, you get the best of both worlds: an omakase option stacked with yuzu and garlic ponzu-topped nigiri, and creative baked rolls drowning in sauce. The sushi restaurant can be as casual as you want it to be, which is why we love it. Order the creamy baked domo roll, anything panko-crusted, a few nigiri, and you’re in for a lively night in a space that can sometimes get louder than a roaring jumbo jet. Just don’t bring an entourage. Domo is the size of four walk-in closets and almost exclusively bar seating." - julia chen 1