Sunday, October 28, 2007
Sushi and the City
How do we find good sushi? You go searching for it, that's how!
Here's my top five choices for sushi in San Francisco.
Ebisu, in the inner Sunset district is the catch of the day. This casual atmosphere and mildly expensive restaurant has tasty specialty rolls and is given the number one spot. The amazing seafood salad, tuna, and fried oysters make your mouth water but can easily be washed down with a shot of saki.
Located in the Western Addition, the second hotspot in the city is Tsunami. This hip urbane restaurant has an extensive saki list with a refreshing drink called Tsunami’s Wrath: a saki/sangria mix with cranberry and limejuice. With a live DJ, sushi aficionados can indulge into the party atmosphere and fresh fish.
Walking through the Haight Ashbury district you cannot see the sign for Hama-Ko, but the line that wraps around the corner will give the secret away. This Mom-and-pop sushi restaurant has fish that melts in your mouth. The line can get long but the food is definitely worth the wait.
Blowfish sushi is a name that easily heard in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Hollywood. This well-known restaurant has a modern flair to traditional Japanese sushi with Putterfish, Ostrich, and Duck. The atmosphere is filled with a San Francisco grungy chic crowd and fashionable chefs. The service is welcoming and friendly with sushi to die for. The forth spot to grab a bite of sushi is handed on a silver platter to Blowfish.
Even in a city full of great Japanese restaurants, the last hot spot is Kabuto sushi. The small spot stands out with the mouth watering Japanese tapas. There are many rolls that cater to vegetarians including Grilled eggplant with spices. The chef selection is the reason many customers flock. Try the Stewed Tripe topped with Peppers and the Japanese Egg Custard.
