Saru Sushi Bar
Sushi restaurant · Noe Valley
3856 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Highlights
Fresh fish, artful presentation, quality sake, and a cozy vibe
Fresh fish, artful presentation, quality sake, and a cozy vibe
"Saru Sushi Bar is the queen bee of casual sushi in Noe Valley, and it’s a damn good spot we wish was in every neighborhood. Their specialty rolls, like the White Out with seared escarole and garlic ponzu, are an exciting antidote to any weeknight blues. As are their well-executed nigiri, like fatty tuna, yellowtail belly, and uni. The place is tiny but keeps things moving efficiently. You’ll probably have to wait in line before sliding into the bar or snagging one of just a few tables." - lani conway, ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1
"You'll probably have to wait for a table at this walk-in-only spot in Noe Valley. It’s tiny, with just a few seats at the bar and a couple of dining room tables. But when you finally sit and the friendly staff starts bringing perfect pieces of fatty tuna and yellowtail belly nigiri to the table, you’ll know the wait was worth it. Come to Saru to share the more basic sushi rolls, like sweet potato tempura or tuna maki, and specialty ones like the White Out with seared escarole and garlic ponzu." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"On date nights when you forgot to make a reservation, the solution is usually Saru Sushi. The walk-in-only spot in Noe Valley has perpetual lines, but when you finally sit and the friendly staff starts bringing perfect fatty tuna and yellowtail belly nigiri to the table, you’ll know the wait was worth it. We love everything here, from the basic sushi rolls like sweet potato tempura, to specialty ones like the White Out with seared escarole and garlic ponzu." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Saru Sushi in Noe Valley is the place to go when you want excellent rolls and nigiri without accidentally maxing out your credit card. The walk-in-only spot in Noe Valley will likely have a wait, but you can always wander the aisles of the nearby Whole Foods or scroll through each other’s Twitter likes in the meantime. Once you’re seated, perfect fatty tuna and yellowtail belly nigiri will land on your table. A ton of rolls are great to share—and under $20—like the sweet potato tempura and the specialty White Out with seared escarole and garlic ponzu." - julia chen 1
"This Noe Valley neighborhood favorite, with a sister location in Russian Hill, makes an affordable option for rolls and nigiri — assuming you can find a seat at either the small bar or in the dining room. The restaurant proudly offers three kinds of soy sauce and uses red vinegar to season its sushi rice." - Eater Staff
