Sushi Bistro

User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

On 09.15.07 Saturday evening we walked in and were told it will be 45 minutes. After 40 minutes walked in to check again, we were told that he was sitting reservations first and did not know how long it would be. My wife and I had our cousin and 7 year old nephew out of town who's nuts about sushi. We were looking forward to this meal all day and had bitter sushi at the end.

Next time I would walk in, ask for phone number, call, make reservation in front of them and come back at the time I specified - it should be more reliable according to their rules. But I am never going back, probably better for both them and us.

I can't believe I am still bitter about it... usually I am not... sorry. I would not have said anything if it wasn't for my nephew.

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User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Creative Rolls for Sushi Lovers: If you like to try creative variations of sushi rolls, Sushi Bistro is the place to go. The menu gets updated on a regular basis and there are a lot of non-standard sushi rolls - our favorite - Tuna Tower with several types of tuna and various sauces to impress the palete. Also impressive is soft-shell crab integrated into a number of rolls.
Located in the inner Richmond, this small venue can get crowded quickly. Reservations recommended on weekend during peak dining times. As noted, parking can be a challenge.

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User Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Great food, terrible parking: The restaurant is located a few blocks off Geary Street in a quiet neighborhood so you'll still have to deal with the terrible parking situation.

We opted to focus on rolls rather than entres. The fish was fresh with a few roll combinations that I had never seen before including the 'Yellowtail Basil' (Chopped yellowtail fish mixed with garlic & Italian basil, deep-fried and drizzled in chili and eel sauce) and 'Waikiki' (mango, avocado, and macadamia nuts topped with fresh wather eel).

The rolls seemed a little smaller than those offered up by other Japanese restaurants I've visited and might refer to as a 'good value'. Nonetheless, the service was great and the interior of the restaurant was pleasant.

Like a previous review, the rush seems to start around 8 PM. Arriving between 7-730 PM on a Friday for a party 6 or less will likely get you a table in 15-20 minutes or less.

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