sakesan sushi & bistro — Restaurant in San Francisco

The food here is fantastic! Some of the best Japanese food and sushi I've ever had. I highly recommend the Ankimo (steamed monkfish liver) especially with how reasonably priced it is during happy hour.

What's more to love about the food here is the price to quality ratio. Very reasonably price, yet so very delicious. You will not be dissapointed for how much you spend in relation to the enjoyment and flavor profile you'll get from your meal.

The service on the otherhand, is comically poor. It's as if you are interupting their day by arriving at the restaurant with the intention of ordering food from, y'know, the restaraunt 😅

There's a sense that they're upset and perturbed to be serving you. It's nearly impossible to get smile from anyone or get any sense that they seem to be engaged or at least content in their work. Perhaps they are family members of the owner(s)? Anyhow, they do not seem to be happy to be there or happy that you are either.

I only give the atmosphere 4 out of 5 due to the quality of the front of house staff, as I find that to also be a factor of the "vibe" of a place. Other than that, the simple, minimalist vibe with low seating in the front is...

The waitresses here are super sweet and friendly! This is a great hangout spot if you and a group want to be fancy and bougie for a night. It's dimly lit and has this Asian Fusion Modern-esque vibe, luring in all the young boppers ready to spend their allowance. In the main dining room, they also play a variety of music videos ranging from the early 2000s to Top 40s today, so when you're bored of your friends' constant jabber, feel free to fixate your eyes on the TV instead!

I do have to say though their sushi is a tad overpriced and their Gambler Roll is not spicy enough! My boyfriend and I were anticipating this scorching, ghost pepper, blood inducing piece of sushi, but were sorely disappointed after we ate our last piece. We were pretty confused but didn't want to bring it up because if they perhaps-maybe-somehow-might've forgotten to include it, there was no evidence.

Nonetheless, very dope spot. Would come again...

Been here once after hours of playing basketball. Upon arrival, the ambiance was modern and entertaining. Didn’t wait much since I knew someone that worked here and was seated almost immediately. Was seated at the tables were you take off your shoes and cross cross your legs which made it a very authentic experience. I don’t usually eat raw fish but I did here and enjoyed some sake along the way. I highly recommend this place to anyone that loves to eat, drink or just to have a great time with their laid back type of vibes. Definitely...