Ginza Sushi & Sake

A high three star like 3.8, but I believe a bit overpriced for alright quality. Atmosphere was very good, and we sat at the bar. Many staff members welcomed us in once we stepped through the door. The gyu steak was underwhelming for us, and we did not have a choice in the rareness of the steak. It was very well done, but we prefer something medium rare. The salmon sashimi was my favorite and reminded me of certain ceviche I’ve had but with an asian twist with the wakame and sesame. Blue fin tataki was alright but my preference would be to sear the fish less cooked with a hotter sear so only the outside gets cooked. Still a solid meal with friendly staff and nice ambiance. I don’t see myself visiting a lot but it hit my sushi craving!

First time here with friends and it’s my favorite spot so far. Food was delicious and great flavors. We got kara-age chicken, the Ginza rolls, Usuzukuri salmon, Gyu steak , Spicy marugo salad, Mystery box and Fried vanilla ball for dessert. All dishes was excellent. I loved sashimi with good quality and so fresh. Best sushi place in the area and we will definitely be back.

They run lean on staff so be patient and nice. The food is worth it. I wouldn’t leave a review if I lived here because I’d keep it a secret. The GiNZA roll and the sashimi/nigiri set were perfect. I’m obsessed with Toro and they had great fresh cuts. My belly is happy and I’ll be back within the limited time I have. Thank you, GiNZA!!

Great spot! We popped in for a quick bite of sushi and were very satisfied. I had a custom substitution on the sushi roll and they were able to accommodate with no problem. Sushi came out very fast and tasted great. The best part however was the hidden gem of the Lychee Sweet Tea - that was SO GOOD!! Very sweet, but the flavor was perfect! Service was great and the restaurant was clean and cozy. Not too busy on a Saturday afternoon, and it served as a lovely respite from the rain. We're from out of town otherwise I'd be here very often!

Some of the best sushi I've had in a long time. The salmon was such high quality. Worth the visit.

This was some of the best sushi I have had outside of Japan. The food was delicious and the service was excellent!

Don’t let the old reviews fool you—this sushi spot has seriously stepped up. Friendly, attentive service and incredibly fresh rolls. The karaage chicken is a standout: crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. A hidden gem that deserves a second chance!

Been to Ginza probably five times now, love the sushi, both the rolls and individual pieces are great, their hot sake is good and pretty cheap. I've also done their chef selection once, I think the mariokawase (spelling probably wrong) and it was amazing. Would recommend this to anyone in the area

The high lights of our dinner: Food- was amazing and fresh, taste delicious and presented very well. Service : the service was very kind and caring, he was extremely caring about his customers wellbeing. This place is definite be one of my favorite place to visit when I am here in San Francisco.

Great atmosphere & staff, wonderful gyoza, udon, and Hokkaido cream crepe for dessert 10/10

Have been coming for 6 years now. Delivers every time! Staff are very friendly, food comes out in a timely manner, and the drinks are creative and tasty.

Really liked this place! The specials were super tasty, and the hot sake had a nice little kick. Decor was cute and a bit romantic great spot to unwind and get away for a bit. It wasn't too crowded either, which made our experience even better. Definitely planning to come back and try more of their specials!

After taking my first bite I wanted to stand up and start clapping. I got the edamame, miso soup, and rib eye kate rice.

We recently indulged in the tasting experience at Ginza Sushi & Sake, and it was nothing short of exceptional--a beautifully curated journey through seasonal seafood, delicate textures, and thoughtful pairings that left us completely satisfied, yet wanting more! Karaage Chicken The meal kicked off with their karaage chicken--perfectly crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside. It had just the right touch of garlic, and the accompanying sauce balanced the richness without overpowering the flavor. A comforting, familiar, and flavorful start. Mystery Box: Chef's Premium Nigiri & Sushi This was the star of the lunch. Each piece felt like a surprise gem--rare seasonal fish, handpicked with precision, and expertly crafted into artful nigiri. The cuts were buttery and fresh, each one slightly different in texture and temperature. It was a true expression of the chef's skill and sourcing! Super Salmon Tartare The super salmon tartare was a standout. Creamy yet bright, layered with seared salmon toro, bursts of salmon roe, crisp nori, and sushi rice. The balance of richness and acidity made this dish incredibly satisfying and easy to devour. This was such a great and fun experience to assembly your own sushi handroll too! Scallop Udon Soup Comfort in a bowl. The broth was deep and flavorful--umami-packed with shoyu, wakame, and green onions. The scallops were soft, sweet, and paired perfectly with the springy udon. A subtle and soulful interlude. Tempura Prawn Lightly battered, golden perfection. The prawns were plump and juicy with a delicate crunch. Dipping them into the warm broth added a cozy, savory touch. Ginza Roll This roll was an explosion of flavors: yellowtail, cucumber, and kaiware, topped with seared yellowtail, avocado, jalapeño, spicy aioli, and squid ink tobiko. Each bite had richness, spice, and texture--from the smoky seared top to the pop of tobiko. A bold and layered dish that really showed off Ginza's creativity. Dessert The finale was a light, refreshing dessert. It tied everything together without being overly sweet--an elegant way to end a rich meal. Overall, this was a beautifully orchestrated tasting menu that showcased technique, premium ingredients, and seasonal expression. The chef clearly takes pride in every detail. If you're looking for an upscale sushi experience in San Francisco without the formality of omakase, Ginza Sushi & Sake is a hidden gem worth savoring. Would we come back? Absolutely--especially to see what's in the next Mystery Box!

A high three star like 3.8, but I believe a bit overpriced for alright quality. Atmosphere was very good, and we sat at the bar. Many staff members welcomed us in once we stepped through the door. The gyu steak was underwhelming for us, and we did not have a choice in the rareness of the steak. It was very well done, but we prefer something medium rare. The salmon sashimi was my favorite and reminded me of certain ceviche I've had but with an asian twist with the wakame and sesame. Blue fin tataki was alright but my preference would be to sear the fish less cooked with a hotter sear so only the outside gets cooked. Still a solid meal with friendly staff and nice ambiance. I don't see myself visiting a lot but it hit my sushi craving!

Came here for lunch on a weekend craving sushi. Loved that they had veggie sushi options for my husband. The place is pretty big inside with plenty o tables and seating. The service was quick and friendly. I ordered the Ginza roll which came with seared yellowtail, avocado, and jalapeno. Each bite had crunch from the fresh jalapeño and you could taste the spicy aioli on top. I also got the Umi roll which I highly recommend if you enjoy scallops. The roll comes with baked hokkaido scallops, crab, avocado, and a parmesan cream sauce. Each bite was creamy and melted in my mouth. I wanna come back just for this roll. My husband got the Jiyugaoka Roll which came with yam tempura, and cucumber wrapped with mango. I tried a piece and was amazed by the flavors. You could taste the mango but it paired wonderfully with the yam. He also got the Kyoto Roll which he devoured and didn't share haha. This is a great spot for sushi and the prices aren't too bad. We will def be back to try more rolls.

After walking the Golden Gate Bridge, we were hungry for sushi. I searched for a nearby location and found this spot near Golden Gate Park. We were happy to find a sushi spot open on a Monday with lunch hours. We scored a metered spot directly in front. A cute spot that can be tight seating wise if every table is taken. The one server did a great job working the tables. We ordered the Nigirii tasting for $29.99 off the special menu, which included seven kinds of chef selected nigiri. We also ordered two Unagi Sushi and a lychee iced tea. I definitely appreciated the accommodations made for my dietary restrictions. Everything was fresh and delicious! We decided to add miso soup which was good, but could have used a bit more tofu and seaweed. Overall, a great lunch!

The food here is very good, the sashimi is extremely fresh as well. We got the chirashi bowl and the nigiri sampler and both were delicious. The chirashi bowl had good portions and a good fish to rice ratio. The nigiri platter had toro and uni which both were splendid! The servers here were attentive and nice. They got us our waters when we needed, and would come up to see how we were doing.

Ginza is sooo delish! We ordered the Ginza roll and the Garlic Butter Scallops entree. The Ginza roll was unique and not something we've had before! I like that the cucumbers were on top of the roll rather than embedded into the rolls. The roll also had squid ink tobiko which was also a nice touch! The yellowtail was so fresh and worked so well with all the other ingredients! The Garlic Butter Scallops were cooked so perfectly and it came with rice (+ asparagus, enoki mushroom and tomatoes) and miso soup. The garlic flavoring in the rice was soooo good! I'm glad it wasn't just plain white rice and it actually had some flavor! The garlic was also not overpowering! Service was quick and staff was very pleasant! The establishment was a bit dim and had a nice date night ambience to it! Would definitely recommend stopping by when you get a chance!

Great food at Ginza awesome miso soup and great ribeye steak with curry. The soup was wonderful I couldn't stop eating the soup. My friend didn't get soup and he looked miserable.

The steak was delicious and the soup was even more deliciouser. I also liked the waiters here they were super nice to me and my friend who was too poor to get any soup.

Quick Summary; - Affordable omakase - Fresh and sweet fish - Entered hungry, left content and happy - Located in Haight and close to Golden Gate Park - Indoor seating only Family began the search to find a nice restaurant to celebrate an early Mother's Day. As we leaned onto sushi, that is located in a street where there are dozens of shops to walk and browse around, the search landed on this restaurant. Decided on this one, we headed out in the early afternoon. Inside, there are plenty of tables and chairs to sit down. When the staff noticed us, she gestured that we can sit anywhere, so we took a seat in the middle of the restaurant. Inside, even in the afternoon, the only source of light is from the entrance and the long windows. It's on the dark side, especially with the walls painted black with some mural art colored in a blend of white, red, and black. Once we sat down, the staff came by with several menu cards. We didn't take too long to choose because the first one, which was the omakase kaiseki. What we didn't expect was this was going to be a 6-course serving style, and overall, this turned out to be a very good eating experience and a fitting style to celebrate and share gratitude to Mom. The first course is the dashimaki egg. This is cooked in Tokyo style, where it leans more on the sweet rather than a savory dish. The sweetness is much lighter than pancakes and cakes, but since I'm used to eating tamagoyaki in the savory style, it could come out as a surprise. This egg was wrapped a cluster of sushi rice, so it balanced the egg's sweetness with the vinegar sprinkled sushi rice. Second course was my favorite (I'm a fan of yellowtail). It was a hamachi sashimi with jalapeño slice with a dollop of yuzu, gently placed on top of a cloud of daikon raddish and greens. The hamachi was melting in the mouth soft and also sweet! It tasted like it was freshly caught and immediately placed on the platter. The radish gave a refreshing crunch as I ate this with the hamachi slices. In each plate there were seaweed clusters, and these were so good. I've never eaten seaweed in these colors and textures before, so that was a new experience. Third course was the miso soup. In this soup, it contained clams and large pieces of seaweed. Very delicious, and as the staff mentioned, this was a good palette cleanser. None of the clams I had contained sand, so that was a positive outcome from me too. Fourth and fifth course were the nigiri sushi. Each plate contained 3 nigiri of different fish. When we visited the fish in the fourth course were the king salmon in yuzu jelly, hirame, and kurodai. In the fifth course, the fish were tuna (ootoro and chuutoro, and the sea urchin). Used to not be a fan of sea urchin, but after eating this one, I like it now. The texture is of a high-end good fish with a nice tough but squishy texture. My favorite in the fourth course was the kurodai, and the chutoro with salmon roe in the fifth. Lastly, the sixth course was the dessert and we got a bowl of green tea ice cream with shirotama mochi spheres and a round dollop of red bean paste. Delicious and it was just right of sweetness. I thought the pacing of how the food was served was good, and we had good moments of chatting in between. Overall, it was a fantastic way to celebrate Mother's Day and will be on my list of places to eat to enjoy a good sushi experience.

The sake list pleased both my connoisseur girlfriend and my beginner's palate and included a range of price points. Our server, Cassandra, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu but also more than happy to consult the kitchen on questions. I put together a delicious meal without raw fish and my girlfriend - who does not share my toddler palate - was impressed by the selection and quality of fish.

Had a lovely lunch at Ginza today. Service was terrific, sushi melted in my mouth. Highly recommend stopping in!

I ordered the Ginza Roll, Umi Roll, and Garlic Butter Scallops -- everything was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this place 100%

Ginza roll tastes fresh and delicious. I highly recommend. Good music and good lighting

I've done to Ginza quite a few times over the years and it's always been great. I stopped by last week to celebrate a birthday and they really treated us like royalty. The servers were so nice and patient with us. We got the Ginza roll (highly recommend), toro tasting (DELICIOUS) and quite a few others but those were the standouts!

The sushi rolls were so fresh and delicious! I love the creativity that went into each of their creations! We ordered the Ginza, Bara, Dragon, and Rainbow rolls. The Ginza by far was our favorite. It is no wonder that it's marked a recommended item! I tried the lychee ice tea and it was the perfect complement to our meal! If you're down at the Haight, be sure to stop by this hidden gem!

Tried Gonza Sushi for the first time and was really impressed! The Rainbow Keitho and Ginza Signature rolls were both fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality sushi and creative rolls.

We just came back from Japan and we were missing all the tasty food. This place was recommended with fish imported right from Japan so we were all over it. It's our first meal in SF since we came back and it did not disappoint. My son said it brought back immediate memories of having fresh sushi from the Tsukiji and Omicho markets. This is on our Sushi Sundays list!

I called ahead for a booking but walked in to only 3 tables full at 7pm on a Sunday. However, by 730 it was FULL! We arrived off a tip off from social media that the Mystery box was amazing and it did not disappoint! A box each (6 mini bowls) and two starters were enough to fill us up Agedashi tofu here was sublime, truly a warming moment to have the tofu melt in our mouths and the skin stay intact, great sauce The Mystery box definitely had good quality fish. Tuna was melt in your mouth, salmon was buttery and rich, the toro and salmon belly were PHENOMENAL (you should end with this one or you are just playing yourself). Also in the set are a scallop chirashi and fish egg chirashi, both brought a variety of flavours and textures in such small bites. Highly recommend. There are many seats in here and also they were playing by some football on the TV, so it is definitely a bit noisy here. Unless you get the box, eating those pieces really drowns out the noise as you focus on the bowls!

Quality sushi place in Haight and Ashbury! Fish was very fresh and it came out quickly. The salmon sashimi was impressive as it came in pretty thick slices and tasted very fresh. The rolls were made well but were unevenly separated as some of the pieces were quite large and others felt like a half bite. Otherwise we were pretty happy with our meal, nothing too extravagant just good quality fish at normal SF prices.

I had the pleasure of visiting Ginza Sushi and Sake with a couple friends. We were seated fairly quickly despite being a group of 8. I got the Kaiju Roll and shared two Umi Rolls, both of which were superb. I highly recommend trying both of them. If you're looking for a solid sushi spot with a great variety of menu items, Ginza is a solid spot!

There rolls are to die for. The ebi roll with tempura was perfectly perfect. There dragon roll was good. Their salmon roll was good. Good miso soup. I tried their steak that was good but didn't care for the curry part on my plate but I knew what I ordered so it didn't surprise me. I've taken my friends there a few times and my boyfriend and I love the place five stars. Oh and I love the location on Haight.

The experience here was great. The server was so attentive. All the dishes were great as well. Our favorite items were the Chicken Karage and the deep fried Kogane roll. The Karaage had the best crisp and flavor that I've ever had. We ordered a second dish when my 7 year old ate almost the entire thing without sharing much but the crisp. The Kogane Roll was just amazing. It has cream cheese which I normally do not like but it was so tasty and creamy and delicious. We also had the garlic scallops entree and it was very tasty with some tomato, asparagus, and a couple different kinds of mushrooms over rice. My daughter had the Hotate sushi and she loved it. This may be my new favorite place to eat in SF.

I moaned. Loudly. In public. One bite of that fatty tuna and I clutched the table like I was on a rollercoaster named YES GOD. I would leave my husband for this sushi, and we are in couples therapy doing really well. The chef served me a piece of toro that made me rethink monogamy. The nigiri had the audacity to flirt with me, and I flirted back. The eel roll gave me butterflies. I literally winked at a scallop. This place isn't just a restaurant, it's a queer awakening wrapped in seaweed and sprinkled with magic. I came out again over dessert

Really good fish. Also cool vibes. Great cool thing to have in the haight. My date liked it too.

This place is hands down one of the best sushi spots in the bay, and having been there a few times now has already won me over as being my favorite sushi restaurant. The atmosphere is chill, with upbeat yet calm music playing in the background, but at the same time not too loud. The staff are very friendly and service is prompt. I sat at the sushi bar my last two visits and the head sushi chef is super chill and nice, and answered all questions we had about the dishes we were ordering. During my most recent visit with a friend, we started off with the bluefin tuna tataki and the 7 piece nigiri sampler, and both were phenomenal! We then ordered the following rolls: -Umi (topped with Hokkaido scallops and an exceedingly rich parmesan cream sauce) - Keiryu (cucumber wrapped salmon and tuna served over a layer of yuzu vinaigrette) - Ginza (exceptional roll with minced yellowtail and topped with yellowtail, a dollop of spicy mayo, jalapeños, and squid ink tobiko) - Spicy Negi Toro (toro tuna in the center with each piece topped with real wasabi pickles) For patrons over 21, I also highly recommend the lychee sake tini, easily my favorite mixed drink of all time, and served with a real lychee.

Amazing and they have a gluten free menu. The food was so good and I highly recommend!

Absolutely amazing. Cannot say enough positive things about this place. Would heavily recommend anyone who's looking for a local sushi experience

Wow, fantastic spot! My father in law loves sushi and lives in the Panhandle area; he says he has finally found his go-to sushi spot. THE WAIT None on a Saturday at noon for 5 of us. This was St. Patty's Day. THE COST $121.68 for 4 rolls, 1 starter, and 1 noodle soup. Enough food for 3 adults and 2 toddlers. THE FOOD * Tomodashi Tartare ($17.99) - 4.5 stars Very fatty, fresh salmon. Simple but excellent ingredients. We ran out of chips and got free refills too. * Scallop Udon Soup ($19.99) - 4 stars * Kazan Rolls ($15.99) - 4 stars Again great ingredients. This was a very creamy, slightly sweet, tasty roll. * Umi Roll ($15.99) - 5 stars This was so good we ordered two. I don't usually love warm rolls, or ones with cooked items, but somehow the baked scallop and parmesan cream sauce work magic together. * Tekka Maki ($8.99) - 3.5 stars This was fine, ordered just for the kids

Highly recommended sushi spot in the Haight. Ordered their chef recommended steak appetizer with a yuzu sauce, salmon sashimi, and a spicy roll filled with crab, tuna and wrapped with scallop. Everything was super fresh and tasty. Definitely try the steak appetizer, worth it to go just for that! Prices are also reasonable and the ambience is cozy and nice!

This is our go-to neighborhood spot. We eat here a few times a month. Reliable, affordable and tasty.

Absolutely loved the Mystery Box! Everything was fresh and flavorful. The service was both prompt and very friendly! 100% would recommend

Ginza has a great variety of vegetarian sushi! I tried the izanami and the Kyoto rolls and thought they were both great. I enjoyed the Kyoto roll more, but would recommend any vegetarian to try either of these rolls! I thought the izanami was unique with being rolled in a pink soy paper. I will say we did have to wait a while to be serviced and also receive our food, but hopefully that is just a one off thing. Overall cute ambiance as well! Will definitely be back to try some more vegetarian roles.

This is one of my friend's go-to sushi spots, and I can see why! The location is super convenient, and both the sushi and service are consistently good. I tried both the sushi and meat dishes, and they were quite enjoyable. The ambiance is calm and laid-back, making it a nice place to unwind. Overall, it's a solid choice for quick and reliable Japanese food when I'm in the area.

Walked in and bought a to go meal . Ordered the Philadelphia rolls, California, and Dragon. All were delicious and fresh tasting. The service by the host was quick and attentive . Will be back

The food was amazing, highly recommend the toro sushi sampler. The rolls were also very fresh!

The food was delicious and the service was wonderful! We are visiting from FL and would recommend this place to anyone in the SF area.

Ginza Sushi is located in Haights Asbury along the main street. Since I was already in the area, I was craving sushi so decided to stop by. Overall, I was impressed and had a great experience. Inside is spacious with plenty of seating for any size party. There was a pretty mural alongside the wall. They offer a selection of unique elevated sushi rolls. It is on the pricer side but it is quality and well crafted. When I came, I decided to try the chef special and signature roll. Their Ebi roll ($16.95) comes with shrimp tempura, cucumber, avacado topped with snow crab meat, crunch, and hboney spice sauce. Their UMI roll ($15.99) is baked hokkaido scallops, crab, avacado, parmesan cream sauce. The UMI roll especially impressed me with the flavor and how well the parmesan melted in my mouth with the bite. Service is so friendly and checks up that I am having a good experience. They offered me a miso soup on the house and gave an extra bite of sushi. Total came out to around $35 before tip. Excited to come here again and have someone try it with me!

I'm not sure what happened but I came back during lunch time and got their Lunch Sushi & Lunch Roll combo; both were not fresh and discolored. Service was still good but just the food was extremely mid.

Went for HH, sushi was decent quality and solid but nothing super noteworthy. Karaage was not great to me, it was a little dry and stringy rather than the thick and juicy pieces. Hamachi Kama was really good, there was a lot of flesh on the bone and tasted quite nice. We tried several of the rolls; fish quality was pretty decent and they had a good amount of options on the HH. Pretty good deal during happy hour and I'd go back to try some of the other rolls.

they have a fully gluten-free menu, which is a major plus. The sushi all tasted very fresh. I love a good lunch special for sushi. The edamame was perfect. Sometimes when you order edamame, you can tell that they just reheated it in the microwave and it's unevenly heated, but this one every piece was good. I also like that they had both garlic and salted edamame. We just got the salted though. Haley got a albacore Shiro Maguro that was excellent. The presentation was so fun. It came with gold flakes and caviar. Haley had never tried caviar before so it was very fun for her to try it.

Always amazing food and service. I have been coming here since 2019 and they never disappoint with the food and service!!! Try the uni!!!

Discovered this place on Yelp while looking for places to eat for dinner in the Haight/Ashbury area. Luckily, my friends and I were able to go during their Happy Hour, where they had various selections of food to order at a discounted price. We ordered the following: - Garlic Edamame: An appetizer that never misses - Sashimi Tasting (1 order per person): We were served with Salmon, Tuna, and Hamachi with radish, fresh seaweed, and a shiso leaf. Very fresh and tasty! - Rock & Roll Roll: Contains eel and avocado drizzled in unagi sauce, very good! - Salmon Avocado Roll: Delicious! - Philadelphia Roll: Similar to the Salmon Avocado Roll, but also has cream cheese. Some other places put too much cream cheese, but this roll had the right amount! - Handrolls: I ordered the Spicy Salmon Hand Roll without Sriracha, but I kind of wished I ordered the Spicy Salmon instead for a little more flavor - Umeshu Fizz: Plum Wine with Yuzu Juice and soda, super refreshing and sweet! I would order this cocktail again We definitely took advantage of their happy hour which is 4-6pm on the weekdays, and we left the place with happy tummies. There was only one server working at the time we came, and she was so friendly and tried to accommodate everyone dining as best as possible. The sushi chefs were also very welcoming when we entered the restaurant. It wasn't super crowded when we went, and the inside has nicely decorated walls. One item I want to try next time is the Salmon Usuzukuri!

We got in there ordered it took a minute but it's okay we got our water right away , we put in our order for edamame , and miso soup, everything was super good and even the house salad tasted amazing! It was nice to have a nice warm bowl of soup after the long day of shopping , service was good it was busy but waitress was managing everyone well! The place is cute and small but quality is great! I loved everything we ordered ! Worth it ! Maybe alittle pricey but not really because we ordered quite a bit for $78! I highly recommend !

It was well done. Did not enjoy my food unfortunately. Service was fine, but they were very packed. Ambiance was good!