Hashiri - San Francisco

This place is the most amazing place I have ever been to in my life.

The best hands down sushi place in the world. The service is second to none.

Im a loss for words. It's so good I'm going to fly back either my children so they can see what amazing food is.

We are sushi connoisseurs. Sushi Hashiri is outstanding and clearly one of the top 3 sushi restaurants in San Francisco. We most strongly recommend this restaurant to sushi lovers!

This is truly an amazing experience- the best sushi, ambience, service. Superb!

We had an amazing time celebrating a special occasion here and enjoying the most delicious sushi I can remember having. We sat at the counter and really enjoyed talking to Chef Toshiaki and watching him prepare all the food and even the desserts with artistry. Ken's detailed descriptions of all the food and sake, and his kind and attentive service, made the experience all the more special. We can't wait to come back in the future.

Late review from November 2019.

Me and the boyfriend came to celebrate our first anniversary! I really wanted to come check out this place because of the cute domes and it made me feel like Cinderella! This year I really wanted to come back for our second anniversary but sadly they've been closed throughout the pandemic because they want to make sure their staff is well taken care of which is so touching!

I can't stop thinking about Hashiri and also our amazing server Ken. He was so knowledgeable with all the dishes that were prepared and it was like a story every time he explained to us the dishes. He's truly so amazing! We've never had such amazing service, we were both in shock from being treated so good!

Now the food... where do I begin?! The photos should speak louder than my words lol. Every single dish that came out was decadent, unique, beautiful and DELICIOUS! I really hope they open for our anniversary next year, that would be a dream come true! I really can't stop dreaming of all the life changing dishes we tried. I really cannot wait to be back and hope everyone at Hashiri is doing well and taking care of themselves during this time. Thank you to everyone at Hashiri who made our first experience such an amazing time!!!

Pretty authentic and great care from chef and the som. Ginger without sugar is great as well. You should try it.

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They have a few outdoor seatings and great take out options. Check their Instagram for more info. This review is based on my take out experience.

Hashiri is one of a really great representation of true Japanese Edomae Shushi restaurant... which is extremely hard to find outside of Japan. You can find 100s of Sushi restaurants here but only less than 10% of them are owned by Japanese. Not only that, many sushi cooks never go through the training to become "itamae". "Becoming an itamae of sushi requires years of training and apprenticeship. Typically, after spending approximately five years working with a master itamae, the apprentice is given their first important task related to making sushi: preparation of the sushi rice. The rice is prepared according to the strict instructions of the senior itamae, and each sushi restaurant has its own "secret" recipe of rice, salt, and rice vinegar. Once the senior itamae is satisfied with the consistency of the sushi rice made daily by the apprentice, the apprentice may then be promoted."

Why is it important? To maximize the taste and for the food safety reasons, each fish have to be treated differently. Where is it from? When was it caught? Was is frozen? Many fish such as salmon have parasites. You cannot just cut fresh fish and eat it. Unfortunately it's not that simple. Also adjusting the rice and the seasoning to best accommodate each fish, you need practice and trained intuition.

At Hashiri, I feel like I am back in Tokyo. The hospitality, the proper high end customer service Japanese they speak, the decor... I understand why they received their Michelin Stars.

I enjoyed all the sushi, and hanbargu (hamburger stake)! Cannot wait to eat their sushi at the counter right off the chef's hand when Covid craziness is finally over.

Went here for date night and it was one of the best restaurant experiences I've had. The outdoor igloo setting was peaceful and made the date much more intimate.

We ordered their tasting menu along with additional nigiri. Everything was presented to us beautifully. The nameko mushroom, truffle chawan mushi was the first dish - which happened to be one of our favorites. The mushrooms and truffle paired well with each other.

The Hassun displayed small mini dishes that were aesthetically pleasing and tasteful, with the washu beef tataki being the best. In the Omakase course, the blue fin tuna and Spanish mackerel were the most memorable. It melted in your mouth right away. I've tried many different omakase places - but this one is definitely my number 1 now. We ordered several more pieces of the bluefin tuna, king salmon and fluke fin - which were all amazing. Our tasting menu ended with an exceptional matcha fondue straight from Hokkaido.

Every dish exceeded our expectations. The service and staff were great. They even tested our temperature prior to seating. If you're looking for a place for date night and enjoy premium quality fish, this is the place!

We ordered takeout during Covid-19.

We tried the A5 wagyu bento + Sushi bento + Daifuku. I loved the beautiful packaging and high attention to detail throughout the whole experience. Just look at the beautiful iPhone shots I was able to take. Each piece of sushi was very intentionally made with just the right amount of sushi rice.

The wagyu bento was cold by the time we got home so I can tell this was a fantastic bento, but due to the length of time it took us to get home - the flavor and experience were definitely compromised. To no fault of the restaurant - hence I still wholeheartedly recommend Hashiri as one of the best.

I look forward to dining here after the pandemic to experience the restaurant at its best. Even in the middle of the pandemic, it's pretty darn good!

The ordering experience is not as straightforward as some of the other options since they don't have an online ordering site and do not use food delivery 3rd parties. Just visit their website and give them a call!

I experienced Hashiri's tasting menu on a weekday evening. The outdoor ambience could not have been more lovely -- not only did the igloos cultivate an intimate setting, they also retained warmth and provided nice acoustics for conversations.

Our meal consisted of 5 courses that tasted delightful and were beautifully presented. Miso black cod was one of the earlier dishes, it stood out because it had a surprising taste and the skin was a good combination of crispy and chewy. I also found the Hassun interesting, the gorgeously displayed assortment showcased the ambience of Japan in November. In the Omakase course, bluefin tune from Ireland was memorable for its exceptional mouthfeel. I also loved all of the mushrooms and fruits in the dishes. Although not every dish necessarily exceeded expectations or was surprisingly/delightful, they were undeniably delicious.

The service was wonderful as well. The staff were safe and hospitable. Overall, if you're looking for a date night restaurant, this is the spot!

TRULY A DELIGHT!!! Came here for an anniversary dinner with the bf and oh my goodness, what a luxurious experience!

We arrived on time for our reservation, but the guests before us ran a little late so the staff was in the middle of disinfecting our table when we checked in. The host was kind to offer us a very healthy pour of sake while we waited, so I did not mind at all :)

Dining in a dome felt very intimate and private, which I loved. The courses were each very delicious and well prepared, per my expectations. At this price range, I expect every course to be above average. I always judge an Omakase restaurant by the quality of their uni, and Hashiri definitely hit the mark. The A5 wagyu was perfectly marbled and literally melted in my mouth. I was still salivating as I swallowed the last piece, clearly my taste buds were yearning for more.

The staff was very polite and respected our space. Our server cleaned and cleared our table between every course and offered wet towels as well. Overall, a very lovely romantic dinner, which of course came with a less lovely price tag. However, I say it is worth it especially for a special occasion.