Izumi Kaiten Sushi

Best reasonable sushi joint in J-town! Legit! The sashimi cut is fresh and generous for $6/plate (2 big cut of salmon). The cut is perfect. No wait in-line to get seated. 5 people only spent $30/each person and we were eating total of 23 plates!! Really hidden gem!! We went to Japan before and this joint definitely have same standard as Japan sushi joint.

I went here for my birthday and it was AWFUL. Every single item on the conveyer belt was hard and dried out like it had been sitting for hours. I could barely even swallow it it was so dry. I grabbed fried fusion type sushi items and they were cold and congealed. Same with the panko shrimp. I paid 40$ for old junk even though I arrived at like 1pm. Idc what time it is, if you can’t provide fresh food and remove old items then stop doing business. Waste of my and my party’s money and none of my birthday party friends enjoyed anything. I feel embarrassed for taking them there and will be spreading the word. Do better.

Not a bad place for a quick bite to eat. Has a rotary of all sorts of different sushi. There are a couple of 4-seat tables and a bunch of single seats around the prep areas. You can pull sushi right off the conveyor or order something. Went a few times, sometimes there was a wait for a table but didnt take long to get in. We had the avocado rolls (ordered) and California rolls off the line, both were good!

We were 6 people and it is a difficult task to fit 6 people together in there at rush hour but the waiters did their best to accommodate us as close together as possible. The food is really good and expensive as normal for the location. Really nice experience

I love this place. It's not Michelin-sushi, but it's still great for what it does. However, I'm writing this review so that in case anyone searches for it, the ramen is not great. I saw someone have it, and it looked like the way good ramen is supposed to look, but when I tried it, it was meh. Anyway, it's a sushi place, don't worry about the ramen anyways.

Best revolving sushi I had in U.S. (Not many actually lol). Wide range of sushi to select. I am not a sushi expert but I can easily tell the difference between theirs and other normal sushi place. I live in south bay which is about 90 minutes drive from the place. But ever since I had it, every time I go SF I check in. Nature as I badge in the office and grabe a free coffee. Among countless sushi places, I just found revolving sushi more interesting. Enjoy sitting on a bar seat, discussing with my wife which plate to try.

The fish was fresh but the rice was not as high quality as your expensive omakase. What do you expect when prices of each dish is based on the color of the plate. Overall a very good place to eat to get a variety of nigiri and izakaya like stuff like smaller rolls and fried octopus legs. This is a conveyor belt sort of Japanese sushi place. They gave us free hot tea which I appreciate. Some restaurants are starting to charge for hot tea.

Came with a friend for dinner. Lots of different varieties, and all well made. The sashimi was super thick cut pieces, and had such nice flavors. Employees were super friendly and asking if we wanted any rolls made. Tea was super nice, with tap to pay available!

I recently checked out Izumi Kaiten Sushi in Japantown, San Francisco, and I was really impressed! The sushi was delicious, and I indulged in a bunch of nigiris. While most were fantastic, I would steer clear of the squid nigiri it just didn't hit the mark for me. The prices are pretty reasonable for revolving sushi, so I was happy with what I got. You absolutely have to try the scallop baked roll. it's super yummy and definitely a highlight! The vibe of the place is small and cozy, which I loved. It made for a nice atmosphere while enjoying my meal. Just a heads up the line can get pretty long, so be prepared to wait a bit, but I thought it was worth it. The service was good too, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Izumi Kaiten Sushi for a tasty sushi fix!

first conveyer belt sushi place ive been to in the bay area. this place was recommended to me by a friend & it did not disappoint! everything we got tasted very fresh, you could individually order from the menu if you wanted, & tons of variety here. prices were very reasonable, service was great, and plenty of seating in this restaurant, which made for a short wait time. right inside the mall so definitely a lot of foot traffic, but this place is definitely worth the wait.

We came to Izumi sushi for a weekday dinner and it was quite packed. But the wait wasn't bad & we got seated in about 10 minutes. We mainly ordered the sashimis : salmon, salmon belly, hamachi, a couple of unagi nigiri. Since it's a conveyor belt sushi spot, you can grab plates as they come around, and they have good variety of options. But for sashimi, I'd definitely recommend placing an order instead. The made to order ones were noticeably fresher and tasted way better. The sashimi cuts were thick, fresh, and had great marbling (esp the salmon belly). Everything we had was great quality, and I enjoyed the overall experience.

Okay I was not expecting such fresh sushi walking into Izumi, as I've heard that things get left on the conveyor belt and you can't tell how long it's been there. But at Izumi, I can say that everything I got off the conveyor belt (mostly nigiris) were super fresh! The chefs are constantly evaluating what's missing and replenishing the conveyor belt with fresh sushi. I go for the ones they've just put down. I was also impressed with the quality of the fish beyond freshness, the size of the fish they give you, and the flavor combinations. Some of our favorites were the monk liver and hamachi nigiri and the salmon nigiris. It's a very fun dining experience and I'd honestly choose this any day over mid omakase.

Overall, it was okay... If I'm in need of a quick bite in Japantown, this is a decent option. My only gripe is the pricing - definitely a little more expensive than expected. 3-4 plates can easily build up to $25+ per person. Quality of fish is pretty good, but the salmon and tuna is especially lean! There's also no labels, so KNOW YOU'RE SUSHI when you come here :) Staff are nice, and you can order from the menu if you don't see an item in particular. There was no wait on a Tuesday evening!

For a quick lunch, this is an okay place. I walked right in on a Tuesday afternoon (1:30ish) and there was 2 parties in there. Very quiet. The variety of fish was pretty decent. BUT the fish was not very fresh. Not very good quality. I'd probably come here again just for a quick bite and nothing more.

There are a lot of options for sushi in Japantown and I keep coming back to Izumi after being dissatisfied with the others. Fish is consistently good and I love their thick slices of sashimi that also go around the belt. They have good number of booth seating for groups of 4.I've brought my toddler here twice and not had any trouble. Staff is friendly and you can always order with them if you don't see what you want on the conveyer belt.

Izumi Kaiten Sushi is a fun sushi restaurant because the sushi is served along a moving conveyor belt. As the plates of sushi move along the belt, you grab the plates that you want to eat. The price of each plate is determined by the color of each plate. The plates range from $3.50 to $8.50. I've dined here a couple times and the fish was pretty good. The sashimi plates were really good and the rolls were not bad. I really enjoyed the toro sashimi. The only downside of eating at a conveyor belt sushi is that you can have your eye on a plate and anticipate its arrival, only to have the plate snatched by someone else sitting before you along the belt. Which is exactly what happened to me and the yellowtail nigiri. Usually there should be more coming, however, during that last meal, I didn't see another yellowtail nigiri coming. It's okay though because there were other options. The small restaurant gets busy during weekends and evenings, but it wasn't busy when I went on a weekday afternoon. The waitress was pretty nice, but not much interaction from the sushi chefs. Izumi Kaiten Sushi is located inside the Japantown Plaza and a good place for a fun meal. Be careful, the plates add up quickly.

I was overwhelmed with the number of sushi restaurants in Japantown. After a day of roaming around town, we stopped by for some gifts in the mall. While shopping, we decided to stop in for a "snack" before our dinner reservations elsewhere. We randomly picked a restaurant that looked to be fast. We figured we would order a few pieces of nigiri but after the first few, we couldn't stop pulling them from the belt! Everything we had was so fresh, including the salmon sashimi! I am not sure what the 3.5 stars are about but I loved the quality of their sushi, especially from a conveyor belt! We especially enjoyed the sweet shrimp with tobiko roe on top, the uni nigiri's, torched scallop nigiri topped w/uni, and the torched clam nigiri. Some of the nigiri were nicely dressed. The prices were decent, had a total of 10 plates for $68, not bad considering the fresh quality of the sushi. The four star is for the lack of service. Granted it was mid-day at 3 PM but after getting seated with drinks, we never had a server or chef ask us for anything until we asked for the check. We noted that they checked on some customers around us but never stopped by our section. Aside from the service, I thought the food was really good. I like the ambiance, just a sushi bar with seats around the bar in an oval shape, appears to be able to seat 30 or more people. This is by far my favorite sushi from a conveyor belt. I will definitely make this a stop the next time I'm visiting in San Francisco.

Conveyor belt sushi is hard to find and this place consistently delivers. They have a wide variety on the belt - and are always busy. Fish quality is good, exactly what you'd expect at a place like this. Service is hit or miss, and the place is always busy and a bit loud.

The food was ok, I thought it was pricey for the amount...service is good/fast and the people making the sushi in the middle were friendly. The place is quite small. Not too sure if I will come back.

Fun conveyor belt sushi place! Came here on a Thursday at 7:30 PM and while it was crowded, my friend and I were able to be seated immediately. What's nice about conveyor belt sushi is that you get to eat immediately as soon as you find something you like, which we liked because we came hungry. We got a couple of plates to start with, and they were decent rolls. You really pay for the novelty of the restaurant though; you only get ~3 pieces per plate, and if you were to get the amount of pieces for a full roll it's likely more than if you just ordered a roll in its entirety at another place. I know it's also a business decision, but many of the simple rolls (salmon, California, etc.) had very few plates -- I maybe saw 3 plates total, which was sad because they were the cheaper plates. I would have appreciated seeing more of those conveniently on the belt rather than having to order it. Overall, I had a good time with my friend, but I would more come back for the novelty rather than the sushi.

Wanted to try this place out since we were staying in Japan town. I wanted a light meal so ended up trying only the 49er roll which was really good. I was eying the conveyor belt and there was nothing else that caught my eye... the nigiri and sashimi does look pretty fresh just judging by the color. During off hours like when i went the food stays on the belt pretty long so I didnt want to risk trying it out Miso soup was bland and not hot enough though which is a bummer

Finally visited the brick and mortar after years of takeout. Spot is where the old Isobune used to be in Japantown and next to Benihana. Izumi is a casual revolving sushi joint, which means you are seated in front of, and choose what looks appealing off the conveyer belt. Prices are based on the color of the plate with price points clearly marked, as well as a mounted laminated menu as an alternative. I like that the sashimi portions are big and generous. Pretty reasonably priced for the area. Staff are nice and quick to respond but if you're sitting in the back note they may be harder to flag down.

Me and my girlfriend come here when we can we live about 10-15 minutes away. My dad use to take me here when I was a little kid and he and would always order the unagi and kani which were my favorite. The service here is they're super friendly and the wait is about 5 minutes for sushi if it's not on the conveyor belt. Ambiance feels like I'm in Japan super futuristic with the conveyor belt.

Food poisoning. After 2 hours from eating at Izumi and no other food, I had food poisoning! I decided to go for a swim to notice that my scalp was starting to itch. Then, few minutes later I started to feel hot and red in the face. My forehead started to turn hard and stiff. Then, next thing I realized it was food poisoning. I had the most horrible stomach cramps to the point where I needed to call a Waymo. It was hard to walk and I had to be in fetal position, squat, and bent over while I waited to relieve the pain. If I knew how to report the restaurant to the city, I would. But here's a review instead. Other than that, quiet ambiance and the staff was polite and mannerly. Food was okay. I could have went somewhere but I was hungry.

Very good food. Great value for the money. I would recommend to anyone who is going to be in Japantown. Fast and friendly service even though it's crowded.

One of the biggest draws to the Japantown mall is the conveyor-belt sushi options offered and Izumi Kaiten is one of them. To be honest this spot and Tenroku are basically identical. It is definitely worth experiencing if you haven't been to Japantown before. I came by on a busy day and I saw a huge line in front of the store. I thought oh it must be pretty busy here, but it turns out it was just for the bathroom. Welp, we were able to be seated immediately. The service is pretty good and the inside is nice enough although it can be cramped when it is at full capacity. The biggest downside is that the chefs that are cutting the fish are not the most experienced and sometimes the selections circling around could have potentially sat for long periods of time. My visit was pretty quick and I just nabbed the seared salmon nigiri which is always my favorite. It melts in your mouth with each bite. These get taken pretty quickly so usually they are fresh. I then got duped into thinking one of the green plates was a raw salmon nigiri, but it was actually smoked salmon which surprised me. Not gonna lie smoked salmon does not go great as a nigiri. The pieces aren't cut evenly, but honestly you shouldn't have high expectations when it comes to a touristy spot like this. It's not bad at all and it is nice to come just for that experience sitting in front of plates of sushi moving past you. It's always nostalgic coming to Japantown for a meal here or at Tenroku. Just don't expect it to be the best compared to the higher tier Japanese restaurants in the Bay.

Everything in a boat we got satisfied my sushi cravings. Me and my boo starting to be our first favorite sushi place.

It's decent. I was in and out for lunch in less than 15 minutes. The sushi is okay, and they have some variety The pricing is quite high, for some cucumbers, spicy tuna roll and 2 pieces of nigiri it was $20. Would potentially return again if I needed a quick lunch.

Overall, this was a fine meal but nothing particularly memorable. A few highlights: the chef was kind enough to sear some of the nigiri pieces on request, which added a nice touch, and the Lion King roll was probably the best thing we had. That said, the fried items--especially the shrimp cutlets--tasted off, almost like they'd been cooked in old oil, which took away from the overall experience. The rest of the meal was just okay -- not bad, but not special enough to draw me back. Appreciate the effort and the service, but probably a one-time visit for me.

Lady in the front is a BITCH. I said excuse me to ask if i just write my name on the clipboard since it looked like the same person wrote down all the names (same handwriting) she says "what" n looks at me like i shat in her mouth. i've been here before, the sushi is mediocre at best.

12/26/24 Yelp... you can't always trust. 3.5 stars for this place right now, but I'm telling you--there is no better "conveyor belt" sushi in NorCal. Period. And if I hear Kura in the same sentence as this place, I shall barf on the author. Not even the same league. The sushi here easily is better than 95% of traditional sushi restaurants all over California. They have all kinds of rare stuff too--2 kinds of shrimp (NO, not the cooked crap)... so "crunchy" and fresh. Amazing. Hell, they even have buttery foie gras-like uni IN THE TRAY for $15!!!!!!--that's cheaper than if you get it at the Japanese or Korean market! Today I tried a new one--not sure what it was. Some kind of clam I think, but it had a tail hanging out. Very odd. But I LOVED it! Was crunchy, and buttery, and just so different from everything else. All the sushi they dashed with a torch are all absolutely delicious too--so flavorful. Always get a few of those. As for prices, no, not the very cheapest, but given $15 will get you a WOODEN TRAY of uni, well... clearly they are well within the bargain territory given you are getting very fresh, high-grade sushi. 5/5 #japantown #sushi #japanesefood #conveyorbelt

Idk why this place only has 3.5 stars on Yelp. I've been here 3x and we're always impressed by how fresh the fish is! Being Japanese and from Hawaii, I grew up on a lot of sashimi and sushi. I feel like the people who are leaving bad reviews just don't know what sushi to order!! We got the hotate, salmon belly, amaebi, jellyfish, clam, and some special that was like hotate with minced toro and uni on top. Everything we got was so good!! I think you just have to be attentive to how fresh the fish looks as it goes around and choose accordingly. Also love that you can just eat til you're full and make it as small or as big a meal as you like.

cold foods from last night. It looks good but it gave me a stomach-ache due to cold rice frozen storage. Waitress are nice.

SAVE YOUR RECEIPT!! they added extra tips without my consent! The fish was just ok... I can easily find better quality and price at a Japanese supermarket. Since it's revolving sushi, there's literally no service, but we still left a 15% tip. When I later checked my cc statement, I noticed they had added more tips on top of what I left. Very disappointing and unacceptable.

TLDR: yellow plate nigiris are awful (crunchy), expensive place I feel like this goes for every sushi place conveyor or not, if you're not willing to spend a lot, you wont have a good time. Its been a while since I went to it so bare with me You come in, they pick a seat for you, and give you a plate with wasabi. The lowest price was iirc 3$ but those pink plates never have anything good. The first 2 cheapest plates dont have anything good. It goes to the 3rd cheapest which has mostly nothing good with a few gems. I tried most of the yellow plate's (5.10$) nigiris and most of them are so tough to eat. Like they're crunchy in a not good way. There was one yellow plate nigiri that I actually liked but its difficult cause they all are white and i dont recognize any of the names. Ps. DO NOT GET THE YELLOW BLACK FISH NIGIRI, that thing was as rough as sand paper and the taste was horrible. Its in my pic, the farther back one on a yellow plate with yellow colored fish. And as you stay longer you notice the plates that no one touches. I feel like my experience wouldve been better if I chose stuff like salmon nigiri which was on the belt many times, but thats a purple plate which i already know its expensive I ate 4 yellow, 1 green, 1 red and totaled up to 33$. This is one person btw. So take it how you want whether its expensive or not. I kinda wish I splurged a little more Honestly there were many sushi rolls too I just never got cause I like nigiris more. Like they were on the cheap plates. 3/5 star from my experience

the sushi is not fresh, had upset stomach right after. Staff was nice, location near the entrance

Great casual sushi place as long as you know which items to get. Some of their plates are just okay, but some other pieces like the seared salmon belly, shrimp, scallops and crab are really good for the price! Pretty good fish to rice ratio. The seared salmon belly is definitely my favorite piece for only being an orange plate, but it rarely appears on the belt so you should order separately from the server. Price to quality ratio I think is really good here as long as you avoid the bad pieces or those that seemed to be sitting out for a while, and I always find myself coming back to this place. For what it is, a japantown plaza conveyor belt sushi place, I think this place is much better than I expected, with surprisingly good quality sushi.

Brought kiddos here for lunch. Their first try at sushi belt setting. We came in early around 11:40am and were seated right away. The chefs were busy getting sushi out and there weren't a lot of items on the belt. As the meal goes by, more options were presented. I am a bit biased towards sushi and seafood. My hometown was famous for their seafood and I grew up with that in mind. Personally (super biased), I find the uni's freshness to be a bit questionable. The edges were definitely dried out and I only had the inner portions. The spicy tuna sushi's were too saucy... didn't like them. Had one piece and returned the rest. I also ordered ramen for kids. The ramen was a hit with my daughter but I find it needing some salt. This place needs some maintenance. The booth's leather is worn out. The machines at the kitchen might need some cleaning. Feel like the facility has been heavily used. The service was great. The waitress was very attentive. One adult and two kids came with a bill of over $100 for lunch. I find the sushi to be okay but not sure if it is worth the price tag. Would try some other places next time.

So, so good! There's something so satisfying about seeing something you like, immediately putting it on your plate, and it being just as good as it looked. All the dishes we had were excellent. The price was a little more than expected but overall fine. The conveyer belt was pretty fast and the service (waiter) was pretty attentive. Ambiance was nice and quiet enough to have a conversation. Will definitely be coming back!

pricey and good enough for kids, but would just stick with kura. so much stuffing with imitation crab, rice and nori not that good, fish mostly acceptable. luckily some sushi spots are still good in j-town.

Above average quality for a conveyor belt or boat sushi spot, with buttery generous portions of fish. Outstanding table service with occasional refills of hot tea and ice water. No one obnoxiously yelling out "Sushi!" Which added to the quiet ambiance. Nice find for us!

Honestly, I really like this sushi conveyor spot. For some reason prior to seeing it on tiktok I thought otherwise. Me and my husband went on a Thursday afternoon around 6pm, located in Japantown mall and it was not packed which we loved. There were a decent amount of seats and got seated closer to the back. The waitress immediately asked if we wanted tea or water. Then we got to checking out the menu. All their menus are in the wall right in front of you and they've color coded the plates with the price which was so easy and efficient. We let the plates go around once to scope out the options and then started the ride. We chose some fresh fish like tuna, scallop and salmon, got different actual sushi rolls like rainbow, dragon and other assorted tuna rolls and they were all pretty tasty. They obviously also have other options like edamame, little pieces of fried chicken and desserts like cheesecakes. This time we concentrated mostly in fish and next time we'll try more variety. I really love conveyor sushi because I have way more options that satisfying my craving vs having to order just two or three sushi rolls elsewhere. The prices are relatively inexpensive and depending on how much you eat, comes out relative to a regular sushi spot in the city. The space was clean and tidy and chill.

Went into this place on a whim. Looked clean and the sushi boat caught my eye. We sat thinking that this was an all you can eat place, but we were a little surprised when we sat down. I had to get something from the car and my wife had already devoured 3 plates when I realized that the prices where per the color of the plate that you had choose (see menu photo). I was like whoa, slow down! Lol This was our mistake not investigating their prices before seating, but it was all good with us since we noticed the prices seemed very reasonable. One thing that I liked was that you could have multiple selections of sushi by picking the plates vs. having to commit yourself to larger rolls. Just be aware of what your grabbing and do some math at the table to make sure you're not going overboard. We ended up with $78 worth of items and we were both satisfied. The sushi itself tasted very fresh and was actually some of the best sushi my wife and I had had in a minute. She wanted to try everything they had and nothing disappointed us. The staff were friendly and the service was very quick including adding our totals and getting us the check. I would definitely recommend this fantastic sushi spot to anyone either looking for a full meal or just a quick sushi snack while exploring Japantown. We will be coming back in the near future.

It's everything you'd expect from conveyer belt sushi. Would have given it 5 stars if they had a little bit more frequent selections. Sure you can do the made to order route, but that feels like it defeats the purpose of having gone to conveyer style sushi to begin with. I don't know how to describe the ambiance. Maybe sterile? I'll be back

Keep in mind this place does the conveyor belt sushi (which was super good!) so things can get expensive kind of fast. I got a roll on top of the conveyor goodies, which ended up being $50 (that's with a tip). The food was fantastic tho so worth every penny! Service was great, small space but great vibes all around! I went by myself but I'll be back with friends!

Absolutely enjoy this conveyor belt sushi spot. My favorite here is seared salmon nigiri with negitoro and fish eggs topped with green onion. Second favorite was this seared salmon sashimi topped with seaweed salad and tobiko, accompanied by salad.

Let's be honest - for most sushi boat/kaiten (conveyor belt) sushi restaurants, their biggest draw has less to do with the food they serve and more to do with how it comes to you. And yet, it's still so hard to resist splurging on the novelty, even if you know there's a good chance the sushi is going to be mediocre. It's okay - we all love our guilty pleasures. Of course. if you should just so happen to find one whose sushi is pretty good, is it really all that guilty of a pleasure anymore? Now, just to be clear - in the past, I've typically graded sushi boat/kaiten sushi restaurants against a different scale than your typical sushi joint. Historically because they just just can't compete, but Izumi is probably the first to start to challenge that notion. Much like their predecessor at their spot inside Japantown (Isobune, which was one of the better sushi boat spots in years past), Izumi offers a few hot items (and possibly some entrees on the tableside menu), but the majority of their menu is made up of sashimi and sushi, whether in the form of nigiri, rolls, or hand rolls. Unlike most other places, though, they have a legit mix of offerings, ranging from your standard/basic stuff to the more "premium" cuts of fish. **Prices are based off of the color of their plate on the conveyor belt, which range from $3.25-$8.25; prices might be higher if you order from the menu (but you might also get more). -- HAMACHI SASHIMI...$5.65 -- SPIDER ROLL (Fried Soft Shell Crab and Avocado)...$4.85 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/izumi-kaiten-sushi-san-francisco?select=0SL1-EgtrjXkawpRaaGdYg) The Spider Roll was fine - nothing bad, but nothing remarkable either. The hamachi sashimi on the other hand, was actually pretty tasty. The cuts were decently large and tasted quite fresh. -- SALMON SASHIMI...$5.85 -- SALMON BELLY NIGIRI...$6.35 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/izumi-kaiten-sushi-san-francisco?select=9XvLFuuKwd4f5N3WCE5Jvw) The cuts of salmon were terrific and possibly some of the biggest I've seen at a sushi boat/conveyor belt sushi joint. As for the salmon belly nigiri, was not only delicious, but I loved how it came with some Ikura (salmon eggs) too. -- HAMACHI NIGIRI...$5.65 -- O-TORO NIGIRI (Fatty Tuna Nigiri)...$8.25 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/izumi-kaiten-sushi-san-francisco?select=KCi2qZTsYxFnvBLTH_QBYw) Not that there was anything "bad" about it (tasted fine, fresh), but I'd skip the hamachi nigiri for the sashimi version (just a better value). As for the O-toro, it was surprisingly good - the cut was fairly generous and not too fatty. -- UNAGI NIGIRI...$5.85 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/izumi-kaiten-sushi-san-francisco?select=68vUEdm9f-mwoDzbqHRuew) Pretty solid. The slices of unagi were meaty, had a bit of char, and weren't slathered with sauce. I did have one (mild) complaint, though - the unagi was more room temperature than anything close to hot/warm. While it's not really a must, one thing I might suggest, particularly if you come during off-peak hours, is to order anything raw from the servers and stick to the cooked items on the belt. It's probably not an issue during peak hours, where things come out quickly and turnover is high, but the time I came here for a late lunch, I could start to see dishes lingering on the belt, doing laps the entire time I was there. Not that this applies exclusively to Izumi, mind you; it's generally true for all sushi boat/kaiten sushi spots I've been to. Beyond the food, the service here has been great as well. Across both of my visits, the staff has been both friendly and attentive. I just wish Izumi validated parking for the garage like Isobune used to. Regardless, Izumi is far more impressive than Japantown's other kaiten sushi joint, Tenroku. The next time I'm in the mood for picking my own sushi off a boat/belt, I'll definitely look to come back here again!

First time tried sushi here. Very good ! I love the place here it's look warm and very beautiful. Good service as well

Decent sushi & sashimi on a rotating conveyor belt (think sushi boats). Nice variety to choose from and you can order dishes off the menu too. Small plates of sushi are priced according to the color of each plate, which the servers will tally up at the end for the bill. Do check the bill because sometimes they make mistakes in counting plates. Good sized servings, generous cuts of sashimi which are all pretty fresh. The uni was not too fresh or tasty on this trip but everything else was good. Very reasonable prices.

Food was so fresh and delicious, service was great and ambiance was great you can see all the dishes going around.

Good food and service. I especially like the sashimi they have. But you usually need to order them. These on the belt are not sashimi for most of them.

So much yes! I'll preface with I've been craving sushi so the sashimi and amaebi didn't make the photo shoot. However, it was amazeballs. Fresh, no stinky smell and hella bomb. Basically like butter melting in your mouth. Washed it down with some kirin (light beer) then made my way up Devil Mountain. Make sure to let it sit for a minute or two because it's deep fried. But by far one of the best sushi places in SF. Pro tip: sit close to the sushi chef (right side facing inside) for first dibs on the conveyor. I had a 2 piece sashimi, 2 piece amaebi and half of a roll (4 pieces) and was definitely full. Total came to around $40. Not bad for great sushi. Probably not a first date, but a good location for a group of friends if you're in Japan town. Thank you for satisfying my craving and I'm definitely coming back.

This is our go to spot whenever we are in San Francisco. AMAZING FOOD, Sake and vibes. Everything is FRESH. The staff is sweet, especially Pei. The customer service is top tier here.

I had to stop myself from eating before we completely broke the bank with the bill. It's really easy to over eat and over spend with conveyor belt sushi. Many many years ago, I used to come here for the sushi boats. It's right in the center of Japantown so prices are at a tourist level high! The wait can be long but we lucked out with a booth on a Saturday around 2:45pm. It's a small restaurant but they keep the sushi's coming and the conveyor belt is always full. Prices are marked by colored plates: Blue $8.25 Black $7 Green $5.65 Yellow $4.85 Red $4.50 We had a 3piece fried fish on a blue plate that was pretty tasty. Small poke bowl on a blue plate was good too. Since we're a party of 3, most of our plates were green because these were all 3 piece speciality sushi. Yellow plates were the basic california roll types. All the other plates were 2 piece nigiri types. Super expensive and I can't imagine tipping 15% on top of that!

Affordable, casual, quick, boat style service. Nothing fancy, inside the Japan Center Mall, we skipped the menu and had some tasty bites.

I've been here 4-5 times in 2022 and every time its great! The staff is very attentive and always friendly. The food is always speedy since its conveyorbelt sushi and I've yet to have something I don't like there. I don't do rolls, just nigiri and sometimes a chicken karaage, so maybe follow my lead :) An average trip for me - Amaebi, Nishin, Saba, Maguro, Hotate and 1 or two other things. Its good for kids too because you don't have to wait to eat something!

Izumi's and Tenroku Sushi are practically the same place when it comes to Japantown's conveyor belt sushi. Both these places are located in the West Wing and both are pretty good. It's the same type of sushi so you're not missing out on anything at both these places. As with most conveyor belt sushi, they're not cheap. Each plate varies in price with color. Everything that rolls out on the belt are your standard sushi rolls, nirigi, sashimi, some of them are pretty unique too. I will say, my favorite is pretty much their sashimi. Sometimes, they give you pretty fat slices of sashimi and it's so buttery and light. So many traditional Japanese restaurants don't even give you slices as nice and light as theirs. And lowkey that says a lot. Aside from their plethora of rolls, you may sometimes find that you might not find a sushi roll you may like. So, feel free to tell the sushi chefs what you want, and they'll happily accommodate to your order. You can even ask the waitresses as well. Everyone is really nice and if you feel like you need to have a quick bite, just come here for something convenient!