The tuna tartar was fantastic and had some wild salmon sashimi from the red copper river in Alaska.Not cheap but not too pricy either. Probably about 15 tables. Nice cosy seating, friendly staff. Review at Yelp
Okoze - Russian hill - San Francisco
The tuna tartar was fantastic and had some wild salmon sashimi from the red copper river in Alaska.Not cheap but not too pricy either. Probably about 15 tables. Nice cosy seating, friendly staff. Review at Yelp
Sushi at Macy's - ok forget this name now...
Down in the basement of Macy's you find this sushi bar.
It will give you your quick fix while shopping if you can't be bothered to go outside.
Nothing fancy otherwise.
Spent about $20 for this quick fix; maki roll, some sashimi and a beer.
I don't have the urge to go back here.
Note that they have happy hour from 5pm to close.
It will give you your quick fix while shopping if you can't be bothered to go outside.
Nothing fancy otherwise.
Spent about $20 for this quick fix; maki roll, some sashimi and a beer.
I don't have the urge to go back here.
Note that they have happy hour from 5pm to close.
Tip: If you have a non-US passport, go to the Customer Service at Macy's, show your passport and you will get a Welcome Visitor Reduction voucher, valid for the rest of your stay. Everything about 10% off, except perfume.
Macys Union Square
San Francisco, CA 94109
Aqua - San Francisco
Sophisticated seafood restaurant located in the financial district.
Friends invited me, just to taste the Tuna Tartar after they had been raving about it during the day.
Indeed they were so right, pure heaven and tasted even better with some great Californian wine of which I should have written down the name.
Didn't try anything else but may do next time when enough cash with me...
Price range: $$$$
They post the recipe the tuna tartar on their site, have a try!
252 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 956-9662
Website
Date Visited: Nov 2009
Friends invited me, just to taste the Tuna Tartar after they had been raving about it during the day.
Indeed they were so right, pure heaven and tasted even better with some great Californian wine of which I should have written down the name.
Didn't try anything else but may do next time when enough cash with me...
Price range: $$$$
They post the recipe the tuna tartar on their site, have a try!
252 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 956-9662
Website
Date Visited: Nov 2009
Sushi Rock on Polk Street - San Francisco
What can I say, you need a quick and easy sushi fix, this place will do.
Cheap and quality is ok.
1608 Polk Street, San Francisco - (415) 345-1690
Date of visit: Nov 2009
Ozumo - The best black cod miso and unfiltered Sake
Back again in San Francisco and back again at Ozumo.Nice seating, tables, bars and even private rooms.
Their black cod is to die for. Try the sake primer, several small glasses with different sake. I didn't know there was so much variety in sake (hips).
Fun detail; if you go to the restroom, you get some Japanese language lessons at the same time.
Fancy place, fancy prices as well but keep coming back here
161 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 882-1333
http://www.ozumo.com/San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 882-1333
Date of visit: Sep and Nov 2009
Shirasagi Sushi Bar - Outrages airport prices
Connecting flights at Schiphol airport and spotted this sushi bar located in hall 2.
If you have the time, leave the transit zone and get you sushi fix and anything else you need in the Schiphol Plaza. It is just a 10 minute walk away from the gates.You will find supermarkets, take-away restaurants and much more to fill your goodies bag on the long haul flight:).
Ok, you need a sushi fix, but paying 25 euros for a small take-away box with 6 pieces? Naaah
Tip: While you are in the Netherlands, try some typical Dutch 'Sashimi' called Maatjes (raw hering) or buy some Dutch licorice candy called drop. Caution, only Dutch people seem to like drop.
Koi - Give me my Dobin Mushi!
Not too far from High Street Kenington tube station you find Koi.
Very relaxing & cosy but modern atmosphere spread over 3 levels.
Food is very is good quality. My favourite here is actually a soup called Dobin mushi. Is like a broth with a mushroom in it and tastes absolutely superb. I never seen it elsewhere yet and I keep coming back if only for the Dobin Mushi.
Bring 80-100 GBP with you for 2 persons for food & bevs...
Note that the service charge is already added to your bill.
Service is ok, but sometimes you could expect better looking at the place.
1E Palace Gate, London, W8 5LS
+44 (0)20 7581 8778
Yo Sushi - Paddington Station, UK
Conveyor belt restaurant, which will give you your fix.
I often get some sushi platters in when having some lunch meetings in our office nearby.
At least better than the corporate sandwiches.
When you order a la carte sashimi, quality seems better than picking from the belt.
Tip: Half an hour before the end of the day, all dishes are charged at one pound. They offer a take away and delivery service.
Address: Unit 7 Paddington Station +44 (0)20 7706 9550 |
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The House - San Francisco
In the North Beach area stopped at this small restaurant.
Packed with people, so they must do something good.
This is not a sushi place, but they had Torro and black cod on the menu.
Of course I went for that and was blown away.
Think this is the best torro I ever had and the black cod was amazing.
Been back here 4 times already and will stop by next time I am over.
1230 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133-3910
(415) 986-8612
Date of visit: Sep and Nov 2009
San Francisco, CA 94133-3910
(415) 986-8612
Tomo Sushi - Luxembourg
There aren't many sushi Sushi places in Luxembourg but over the last years some Chinese restaurants turned into sushi-bars, including this one.Count about 25 euro per person.
The place is about 5 mins out of the city centre and first impression of the building is not great. However, inside is comfortable, good portions and quality not too bad but maybe not very authentic...
287, route de Longwy
L-1941 Luxembourg
L-1941 Luxembourg
T. +352 26 44 15 31
Kiraku - Ealing Common London (WOW)
Been here about 5 times now and this no frill place, full with Japanese people has some really good stuff.
Traditional dishes and had some fantastic torro.
Not a romantic place but food is so good. This little restaurant was voted as best Sushi restaurant in London over several years.
Traditional dishes and had some fantastic torro.
Not a romantic place but food is so good. This little restaurant was voted as best Sushi restaurant in London over several years.
8 Station Parade
Uxbridge Rd, London W5 3LD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8992 2848
Uxbridge Rd, London W5 3LD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8992 2848
Cocoon - London Regent Street
Absolutely original atmosphere, very different, clubby. lounchy...
Sushi is so so. But this is really an original place and great to take out business partners or hang out with trendy friends.
Sushi is so so. But this is really an original place and great to take out business partners or hang out with trendy friends.
Zuma - Food like Nobu and Roka in a much nicer environment
Beautiful people, beautiful place, beautiful food.
Contemporary Japanese.
Got invited twice to this restaurant and the place is truly something special.
We ordered a lot of different dishes and everything was beautifully presented and tasted superb.
It has the same feel as Nobu and Roka but I find the atmosphere more relaxed and thank goodness not so noisy.
Price superb as well probably....
Contemporary Japanese.
Got invited twice to this restaurant and the place is truly something special.
We ordered a lot of different dishes and everything was beautifully presented and tasted superb.
It has the same feel as Nobu and Roka but I find the atmosphere more relaxed and thank goodness not so noisy.
Price superb as well probably....
Buddha Bar - Paris France
Budhha Bar - around the corner of the Place de la Concorde.
Now this place is (was) something special, however it has become very touristy.
When you enter you have to get used to the lighting (very dark), but once adjusted you will find yourself in another world.
2 Floors with bar on upper level looking down on the restaurant.
A giant Buddha statue and lots of candles.
After 10.30 a DJ will mix some authentic Buddha bar music mixes.
The Sushi was okish, nothing special, still this place will be one of my favorites, if it was for the chilled music only.
You can buy the Buddha Bar music on CDs or via the Itunes store.
Album 9, 7 and 3 are fab.
Count about 40 - 60 Euros per person.
In the bar, cocktails around 15 euros. (no binge drinking here...)
http://www.buddha-bar.com/
Tip: Getting around in a taxi in Paris is really cheap. I paid about 6 to 7 euro going from one end in the city centre to the other end. Apparently they have too many taxi licences for the city, hence the low prices. Good for us, not so good for the taxi drivers...
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Kyoto - Hesperange Luxembourg
Located about a 10 minute drive from the city centre you find this casual but cosy restaurant.
In summer time you can sit outside on the terrace along the river.
During lunch they have a good value for money lunch menu.
Tried a sushi/ sashimi platter several times which is huge and good variety!
Lunch: 15 Euro
Dinner: 20-30 Euro
359 Route de Thionville
5887 Hesperange, Luxembourg
+352 369312
In summer time you can sit outside on the terrace along the river.
During lunch they have a good value for money lunch menu.
Tried a sushi/ sashimi platter several times which is huge and good variety!
Lunch: 15 Euro
Dinner: 20-30 Euro
359 Route de Thionville
5887 Hesperange, Luxembourg
+352 369312
Sushi Place - Luxembourg
Sushi Place is a take-away chain found in almost every shopping mall in Luxembourg.
Not as cheap you would expect from a take-away and too be honest I am not impressed with it.
Think they prepare everything at a central place and then distribute to all the shops in town.
They wrap every nigiri in plastic and I find them pretty tasteless.
Last time I bought some sashimi I binned it.
Miso is watery.
Only thing I didnt find too bad were the yakitori...
Website
Not as cheap you would expect from a take-away and too be honest I am not impressed with it.
Think they prepare everything at a central place and then distribute to all the shops in town.
They wrap every nigiri in plastic and I find them pretty tasteless.
Last time I bought some sashimi I binned it.
Miso is watery.
Only thing I didnt find too bad were the yakitori...
Website