Kristine L.
Yelp
I've been to many omakase dining experiences--and experienced both mid- to high-end menus--but nothing blows me out of the water like Sushi Hon did. My boyfriend made a reservation here for our first anniversary and it truly was the perfect way to wrap up the night.
Located in a quiet corner of the Mission District, parking was relatively easy to find. Upon arriving, we were immediately greeted and seated by a polite gentleman in a suit. The restaurant was dimly lit and nicely furnished, setting an intimate yet upscale ambiance. Both table and bar seating are available. Water and menus were promptly served.
Before looking at the menu, I left to use the restroom, leaving my unfolded napkin and chopsticks sprawled across the table (oops, sorry!). I came back to find my chopsticks neatly tucked into my folded napkin. The same gentleman who greeted us hovered at our table, ready to re-seat me. Impressive.
We placed our orders and patiently waited--truly unprepared for the life-changing experience that was to come. Dramatic? Na, just honest.
Every served morsel tasted like heaven. With every bite, I reveled in how beautifully the fish melted in my mouth, how the flavors blended so perfectly, and how much variety there was for me to experience. Also, the rice was nicely seasoned with soy sauce so additional dipping would be an insult! My faves were the scallop, sea bream, salmon, and wagyu ribeye.
Halfway through our course, I noticed the restaurant beginning to fill up quickly, but the staff kept up with everyone's pacing--never missing the next order for any table. Phenomenal customer service.
Price for this course is in line with other high-end omakase dinners I've tried, maybe a little more expensive considering they charge a 20% service fee on top of everything--but I would come back in a heartbeat. The experience is priceless. Unless I find another omakase experience that tops this, Sushi Hon will always be my go-to.