Takara Sushi SF — Restaurant in San Francisco

Takara Sushi is such a gem! It’s a small restaurant, which adds to its unique charm and cozy ambiance. I didn’t need a reservation, and honestly, I think this place is underrated, this was my second time eating here!

The sushi rolls and appetizers were fantastic! We started with the baked eggplant appetizer topped with shrimp—absolutely delicious—and the wok-tossed edamame with garlic, which was packed with flavor.

For the rolls, we ordered the SF roll and the Pink Dragon roll. The SF roll was beautifully presented with crispy flakes and tobiko, and the spicy tuna had the perfect balance of heat (kind of mild) and texture, it was definitely a standout dish! The Pink Dragon roll was baked and served in foil, with a mild yet flavorful spicy dressing that complemented the salmon perfectly.

Highly recommend Takara Sushi for anyone looking for excellent food and last but not least,...

Not the best sushi I've ever had in San Francisco but I have to say that Takara held it's own. The servers were friendly considering the drunk messes that stumble in every so often. My friend and I had grabbed a couple drinks before stumbling in ourselves and the waitress treated us amazingly even helping us pick out the best rolls on the menu. The water was flowing and the free edamame helped us get some food in our systems quick.

I recommend a longer dinning experience for anyone next time, but this place dropped the food off quick so we could get in and out. Takara is a nice little gem in the Castro. I'll for...

Solid sushi spot. I went on a Wednesday by myself and was seated at the bar. They were busy and service was quite slow but they gave me a little free cucumber salad for waiting. The salmon avocado roll was the highlight and it was awesome. King salmon and trout nigiris were decent. The negi toro hand roll was fine but was super overpriced at $19. I ended my meal with a second salmon avocado roll since it was so good. The ambiance is cozy and they have a TV that was playing horse races. I would come back but I'd stick to the basics, which...