Sushi
My personal favorite, as of yet, is Tsunami Sushi on Castro Street in Mountain View (although there is a place in Japantown in SF that I prefer. The name escapes me and may very well be a Japanese word that I don't know).
Anyway, Tsunami has a great selection of nigiri sushi including shellfish as well as the standards, and some unique options like saltwater eel (Anago, I believe). But their eel is the best menu item by far.
However, I am still looking for the best salmon sashimi in the Bay Area and am open to any and all suggestions...
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I'm not that into sushi myself, but my friend who is, really likes this quirky little place in Berkeley called the Joshuyo House Boat on Dwight just off of Telegraph. I know you're in the south Bay Steph, but if you happen to find yourself in Berkeley (say after being disappointed by Indian Rock, just kidding), you might give it a try. The service leaves a lot to be expected, but the sushi in my sushi friend's opinion is outstanding.
I personally liked the little details like the odd look of the place--a converted Victorian packed with a canopy of open sun-umbrellas. And, this I thought was a nice touch: lot's of their rolls have names like the Marilyn Monroe and the Audrey Hehpburn (sp?). Even the Cinderalla.
They definately had salmon, because that was what I had on the days that I went. I don't know sashimi from Toyota (insert your acceleration joke here), but it seemed pretty good to me--as far as sushi goes.
Hahaha. Sounds good. Sashimi is just the raw fish in its purest form, no rice, no nothing - which is a bit of an acquired taste for most sushi eaters.
And hey, I like Berkeley! I'm still curious to check out Indian Rock regardless, and they have a great climbing gym...
@StephSF: I have heard good things about Amasia on Noe Street in Duboce Triangle.
Here is the link to their website--there are of course lots of quality Sushi places in the City--especially by the financial district.
http://www.amasiahidesushi.com/
Thanks Doc! I'll keep that in mind!
@StephSF - Zushi Puzzle on Lombard. To die for.
Thanks Doc & Tracy. Any go-menu items to check out? Looking forward to trying both...
Here's one more for you I think no one has mentioned--Sushi Groove on Hyde in Russian Hill. I don't know Sushi from a wet shoe but a friend of mine mentioned it to me the other day.
I've been there. It's very good. But you need a reservation. It gets extremely crowded on the weekends.