Sasaki is my favorite edomae sushi in the Bay Area, and I truly appreciate their efforts during the pandemic to offer delicious meals in a safe, thoughtful outdoor setting. As a certified sushi addict, I have been able to enjoy a couple of very special, safe meals in a year when that has been in short supply.

The sushi rice at Sasaki is as good a match for my taste as any I’ve had the pleasure to try in the U.S., with a wonderful punch that in my opinion particularly complements neta like akami, kanpachi, and uni because those toppings have a slow-release flavor—I enjoy a brief punch of the perfectly sour rice before it is joined by the flavor of the neta. It’s really the kind of sushi that as soon as I’m finished with a piece, I feel almost angry that it’s over! That fleeting feeling, the sensation of instant nostalgia, is one of the reasons for that sushi addiction that leads me back to places like Sasaki again and again!

I’ve always felt welcome here. It’s a down-to-earth, simple spot, in the kind of way that shows how much experience and expertise is part of every detail, from the thoughtful drinks menu to the perfect service. Whenever I need a place to eat sushi in the Bay Area (and, so help me, it happens a lot!) you’ll find me here, enjoying every moment!

Sasaki 2400 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Try: whatever else you drink, I recommend a Premium Malts on draft to start!