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Wasabi Bistro in San Francisco

4.2 (199) 524 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States

Categories

Japanese restaurant
Salad shop
Soup restaurant
Sushi restaurant

Location on the map

San Francisco, City and County of San Francisco, California, US

Phone: +1 415-701-0082
Site: https://wasabibistrocastro.com/

Opening hours

Monday:3 PM–12 AM
Tuesday:3 PM–12 AM
Wednesday:3 PM–12 AM
Thursday:3 PM–12 AM
Friday:3 PM–1 AM
Saturday:1 PM–1 AM
Sunday:3 PM–12 AM

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Total reviews rating 4.2

199 Reviews for Wasabi Bistro 2024:

Review №1

2023-06-06 17:52:14

Reasonable prices and great all you can drink deal for 10$!Salmon Teriyaki and California rolls were really good, but Soups lacked flavor, and the atmosphere felt a little dirty.They’re open until late so it’s a good spot to go before jumping into the next club/bar

Review №2

2023-09-13 21:26:08

We usually do takeout/delivery. Good, fresh sushi at reasonable prices. Every now and then I get a piece of sushi that isn’t great, but it’s pretty rare.

Review №3

2022-01-17 08:27:24

TL;DR: Very, very mediocre sushi but the $10 all-you-can-drink is worth it.I came by Wasabi intrigued by their $10 AYCD special. Drinks and sushi? Count me in please! Unfortunately, not many dishes are as worth the price as the AYCD. The specialty sushi here runs about $14-$15 and theyre so small. I did appreciate some of the dishes like the carpaccio and the hamachi Kama but would not come here again for the rolls. Stick with the nigiri and other non-raw fish items.WHAT I ORDERED:1. Hamachi Kama ($12.95): this takes 25 minutes to come out but very well worth the wait! The hamachi is cooked perfectly and pairs well with the citrus-y sauce. Its also a large appetizer and would feed 2-3 ppl easily!2. X Roll ($14.50): its so small for a $14.50 roll :( This is a hamachi/avocado roll topped with tuna and salmon. My SO didnt like the quality of the raw fish saying it smelled kind of fishy. Otherwise, not worth the money3. Unagi Roll ($7.50): another disappointment. Theres barely any unagi in the roll and was mostly rice and avocado.4. Rainbow Carpaccio (8.95): a nice array of fish that was nicely sized. I liked the yuzu wasabi sauce thats drizzled on top. It adds a nice touch.

Review №4

2018-04-11 23:41:09

Sushi was fresh and flavourful. Server recommended some fresh deliveries of scallops and shrimp which were wonderful. Prices are reasonable and dishes arrived quickly. Certainly would go again but unfortunately live out of town.

Review №5

2023-06-19 04:52:13

I recently came to Wasabi Bistro for the first time for dinner and drinks with my husband and some friends. It never felt like it got too busy while we were there, so we didnt feel rushed and we were able to take our time catching up.We got the all you can drink deal for $10 - as many others mentioned, its a good deal and we just kept ordering hot sake. I found it strange though that they gave us water only after we asked, and didnt refill it - it seems like it would be better/healthier for customers to drink water along with the alcohol..?The food was tasty and affordable (esp for SF). We had a mix of starters (like the chicken karaage, seaweed salad, and shishito peppers) and sushi rolls. One thing to mention about the sushi rolls is that they werent packed with too much rice. (We opted out of dessert just because there was another place nearby that we wanted to go to.)The restaurant got quite loud at times, esp since there was a large table of customers nearby when we arrived, but after they left Id say the noise level was average. There are a ton of string lights around that look really pretty. Otherwise the decor is nice but average.Overall, I wouldnt say its my favourite sushi or Japanese food in the city, but it was tasty, as I said, and I enjoyed the ambiance. Id be happy to come back here again sometime :)

Review №6

2023-08-06 20:01:50

I want to like this place but meh. Ate at the bar cuz it was such a long wait for a table even though there were several tables empty for longish periods after we sat down. Food was just ok. Did not taste hyper fresh. The place was filled with packs of 25-30 year olds SCREAMING at the top of their lungs because they could and likely ordered the $10 all you can drink special. It would have been annoying had it not been so bizarre.It was like the entire room had drunk acid kool aid was was zonked out of their gourds...... Partner and I had diarrhea next day. I experienced dizziness. Almost certain it was from something we ate here. .... Unless you are under 30, want to get totally ripped at a good price, and dont really care what you eat, go for it. Otherwise, forget about it.

Review №7

2023-08-07 23:17:41

Why has basic customer service died at so many restaurants in the city?! I sat down and was given a menu, and I was the only customer there. My server was setting tables and I had to wave her over after so time, to take my order. I wanted water, and was pointed to where I could get it myself, so I kept getting up to get some. My portions were small and pricey, and my appetizer(miso soup) was served last. When my sashimi was served it was just put in front of me, and they walked away without telling me what each one was. I wanted lemon, and some spicy flakes with this, but noone ever came back or was around, or ever asked me how everything was. I was, and am still hungry, but I just wanted to leave. I had to get someones attention for my bill. They also changed a $1.35 convenience fee for a credit card- which Ive never seen at any restaurant, and my bill was $42. I always leave at least 20% when I eat out, but Im not going to here, I left about 15% which was still too much. I guess this place is doing so great, they dont have to care if anyone comes in, as countless restaurants around them are closing down. Best of luck to them, but I wont be back.

Review №8

2021-02-18 05:34:47

Happy hour starts when they open at 1130 AM and is All you can drink! Plus the sushi and service is bomb. Located in the heart of the Castro, you cant go wrong!

Review №9

2023-06-24 01:47:30

The waitress is always so damn kind, fun, and super friendly. I love their agedashi tofu and double hamachi roll. This continues to be a go-to favorite in the Castro. For years now and for years to come, this place has always consistently been a good experience.

Review №10

2023-06-26 21:25:04

Solid sushi spot! My friends enjoyed the $10 all you can drink, which is truly an incredible deal. They have gluten free soy sauce available if you ask for it

Review №11

2021-05-02 16:52:33

I love this place and its definitely worth checking out👍 $10 all you can drink beer, wine, and sake for 90 minutes.👍 Yummy food! The soup dumplings were awesome among other things.👍 Friendly service👍 Indoor and outdoor seating

Review №12

2022-11-19 05:15:52

I always liked this place.Great food drinks $10/ person all you can drink. Great atmosphere. You cant beat that. Fan for many many years.

Review №13

2022-06-02 07:09:43

They packed my order so neatly and stapled the bag and covered it with a thank you sticker + gave me guava candies. The food is delicious and at a very fair price and they’re open late too. Definitely going to become a regular you can tell they put so much love and care into your food.

Review №14

2021-05-24 13:49:25

Such a good hangout spot, especially if you can get a booth! Great food and $10 all you can drink.

Review №15

2021-11-26 06:35:10

Love this place! Will get all you can drink next time. Great sushi!!

Review №16

2019-11-12 01:19:01

Great food and drink for a reasonable price. I took 4 people to eat here and paid $74. ****EDIT, (previous review was from Spring 2019)**** I got sick from eating at this place this Saturday 11/9/2019, Very painful experience and disappointing. If I go back Ill never order the sushi again. I got Spicy Tuna, California, Shrimp Tempura and the Double Salmon rolls. I only ate one piece of the Spicy Tuna, it wasnt appetizing.

Review №17

2021-04-04 04:50:23

Looooove it here! Bento box addict here with a new favorite place to visit! Great service and amazing quality food at great prices! I love their veggie tempura and their dessert and great! Highly recomend!

Review №18

2022-10-10 06:57:41

I love their chicken and salmon teriyaki. Sushi is very good too.

Review №19

2020-01-29 23:38:40

This place is insane. No wait time. And their unlimited drink offer is bold and really worth your time and money. Try the lychee cocktail. Also this is the perfect place to pre-game. Definitely will be back here again!!

Review №20

2018-04-10 16:40:08

Ok so we decided to try the sushi triangle (its what I call the area because it has sushi bars all around a triangle block. Of the 3 this one is my favorite, the food is good, fish is fresh and the place is big enough for a fat guy like me. So bring your friends. Missing a star for the lack of a second chef, they did apologize told us upfront and gave us 2 bowls of edamame for free. Staff was friendly and attentive but not pushy, I would return if I found myself in the area again.

Review №21

2023-05-22 03:52:04

Service here is absolutely horrendous and unprofessional. The 2 times Ive been here have both been bad. First time, we had made a reservation for 15 people and had a set specific time. When we arrived we were still made to wait another 45 MINUTES for our reservation with the host stating a table wasnt free. I dont understand since we had a confirmed reservation.Second time was just 2 people. We were asked if we wanted a booth or bar seating when our turn came. We said booth and the server nodded and walked away. She DID NOT tell us a non-bar seat would take an additional ONE HOUR vs bar was available now. When a booth was finally available, instead they sat us at a dinky childs table that was put in last minute to serve more people. The table was flimsy and unusable.Both times the server (same woman-- the owner I assume?) was RUDE and unresponsive to our questions. She yelled at my friend and called him selfish for wanting a booth (when she had told us we could have one 1-hour prior) They need to implement a proper waitlist system via Yelp. They need to properly set customer expectations and be polite.

Review №22

2020-04-13 01:00:38

Decently fresh fish, but insanely small special rolls. The $15 rainbow roll and $15 salmon rolls were the size of kappa maki (those dinky small cucumber rolls). There was literally as much ginger in my container as sushi. Very unsatisfying for the price, and certainly not a fancy high end experience either so what gives?

Review №23

2023-01-27 05:36:04

Reasonably priced, delicious sushi open late! What more could you want? My sister is gluten free, and they were very kind with accomadations. I highly recommend the Romeo and Juliet Roll as well as the Snow Roll!

Review №24

2022-05-07 01:57:24

Very lovely dim lit, but enchanting and romantic. .y favorite dishes to order are spider roll, garlic enandame and oyster shot. All excellent 👍

Review №25

2023-07-19 23:55:35

The Soju cocktails are great, and if you’re polite to the staff the will be polite to you. Had a great time!

Review №26

2023-08-26 09:23:19

Average sushiTable is so sticky

Review №27

2023-01-03 12:07:42

Fantastic sushi place in the heart of the Castro. I love this place because of the staff and the food is consistent. Theyre also open till as late as midnight or 1am most of the time so that is super convenient. Affordable, lots of things to try out. Highly recommend the Castro roll & Yuzu Scallop Roll.Make reservations in advance if its an option, as it gets an overwhelming amount of people (cant recall if they make reservations or not).If you come as a group, they can only split payment to two cards. Bathroom located inside + bar counter seating for solos available.

Review №28

2022-11-08 11:36:03

Such great value for all you can drink evenings and pretty yummy dishes too. Can get a little rowdy whenever there are groups, feel bad for the staff. But a reliably great place to go to warm up, or cool down, with friends.

Review №29

2023-04-13 13:13:26

I wanted to send this business a personal email, rather than writing a review, but they dont even list a contact email to do so. Therefore, I just gotta say the service here SUCKS. I called to order, they said 20 minutes, I showed up 25 minutes later, and they told me to wait 10 more minutes. A double-parking ticket later, more than the cost of the food, I got my order. I explained my frustration to the host and he waved me away just saying, Oh. Okay. without acknowledging the issue at all. Very ticked off. CASTRO MERCHANTS: WAKE UP!!!

Review №30

2023-08-06 00:17:36

Castro roll is amazingGreat food and fast service$10 all you can drink

Review №31

2023-09-24 03:36:56

The all you can drink value is insane!! I hope they never change this :)Edit: the staff here are mean. Used to love this place, sad to see it go downhill

Review №32

2023-04-23 19:29:51

I went there for their Oyster Shooters... They didnt have oysters. Disappointed...😐But the rest of their menu is not bad.And the $10 All-you-can-drink deal...cant beat that.

Review №33

2022-06-27 21:53:12

Delicious food, went on pride weekend and even though it was very busy the service was good.I definitely recommend the honey walnut shrimp soooo tasty!!! The sushi rolls were a bit smaller than Ive seen but it was definitely good quality and I would come back again if I was in the area.

Review №34

2023-06-20 04:24:35

The rolls are very small compared to most such places, and the same price. I think they cut down the size to almost half of what it was before. The sushi rolls at safeway are bigger.

Review №35

2023-07-07 14:37:30

Frozen food, not warmed up all the way. Store bought french fries. Watered down cocktail

Review №36

2019-07-03 23:32:00

Good portion, friendly staff, it was crowded both the times but never had to wait for a table. Definitely recommend

Review №37

2022-09-04 10:36:32

Another disappointing place inSF. This restaurant has mediocre sushi and their sashimi does not taste fresh. My first impression upon entering this place is that its not authentic Japanese. The staff and boss is Chinese. You can clearly hear them speaking mandarin.Their customer service was lacking and their food was extremely low quality for the price. This is a tourist trap! Wow i cant believe city people actually think this place is good, hence the 4+ star rating.The $10 all you can drink consists of the cheapest pre-mixed mystery soju they can legally serve and the bathroom had a cardboard cover over the toilet. We spent $40 per person.

Review №38

2023-05-06 03:55:02

The place serving fake salmon caviar (salmon ikura) that tastes disgusting. They also put very small amount of fish in the rolls. Service is just ok

Review №39

2023-02-20 00:35:45

The veggie sushi rolls are so good and creative. They have sweet potato and other fillings that you normally dont find and its reasonably priced!

Review №40

2023-01-15 18:20:25

Good deal on the appetizers and they weren’t bad (egg rolls and ragoons). Chicken katsu was also pretty good and service was good. It’s good if you’re close but not great.

Review №41

2022-06-22 23:06:05

Always yummy and you cant beat the $10 all you can drink. The sushi is fairly standard but always delicious. Fairly good selection of appetizers as well.

Review №42

2022-01-29 17:42:21

All you can drink!!!! And the drinks are great too. I got the Romeo and juliet roll, and it was really good. Also got a couple hand rolls and they were to die for. Highly recommend this awesome place for sushi lovers.

Review №43

2017-07-04 21:31:46

The atmosphere makes this place look upscale but the prices here are extremely reasonable erring on the cheaper side which was great. The food is very average - not amazing but not bad either.

Review №44

2023-06-01 01:49:42

Best sushi Ive every had. Service excellent, prices can be expensive, but worth it.

Review №45

2022-06-15 01:30:13

Okay, odd experience. Very odd! One over worked server doing his best, then a full crew of oddly confrontational and weirdly demanding staff. Food dumped, yes that is the only word, a grunt and a hand demanding empty plate be passed to them, just odd, small table, they could reach, and why are you demanding we pass empty small plates while we are still eating? The experience was so odd, and the sushi only standard, so not likely going back, even if the one guy was doing his best! The rest of the team didnt seem to want customers. So odd!

Review №46

2023-08-22 23:30:45

Very accommodating with my gluten allergy and knowledgeable about the menu

Review №47

2022-12-21 07:32:32

I ordered the chicken katsu curry on Uber eats and I have not seen this generous amount of food for this price in SF for a long time. Everything was yummy as well. Strongly recommend this

Review №48

2021-12-14 02:52:23

I really enjoy the crunch spicy roll - I get it every time. They make a basic avocado roll that isnt on the menu, but really hits the spot for my wife. Reasonably priced, and relatively quick service for sushi. Its a regular spot for us.

Review №49

2022-04-03 15:55:50

The value of the restaurant and all you can drink makes this place 5 stars on its own!- you can get unlimited beer, sake, wine, and soju cocktails of around 5 flavours all for $10. the drinks aren’t watered down either and this is a great pregame spot- curry tonkatsu: nothing outstanding but also enjoyed this dish. the food here is better than i expected for the $10 drink deal. also comes with miso soup and salad.

Review №50

2016-04-26 20:09:47

Nice wait staff and the food is good. Standard pricing for the area and the atmosphere is pleasant. The bacon wrapped scallops are very good and I was very happy with everything I have tried there so far. Ive had lunch there about 8 or 9 times now and I recommend it as a nice place for sushi.

Review №51

2016-01-28 08:09:58

Consistent food that is pretty good. Menu has a lot of selections to choose from. They have many creative dishes in additional to the more traditional Japanese ones. Service is usually good. There are quite a few tables at this restaurant so there is usually no wait. They have a happy hour menu all afternoon with reduced pricing.

Review №52

2018-05-03 04:42:15

Good price for good sushi! Servers were very friendly. Definitely a laid back environment. Would describe it as a dive bar like sushi place. Large sapporo was $6 and rolls were under $15 which is good for SF! Would recommend for a casual sushi dinner

Review №53

2021-12-15 22:32:03

Wasabi Bistro is located in the heart of the Castro and is one of the better sushi spots on this side of town. Paired with some bottomless alcohol menu options, this restaurant truly amazes with a tiny space, but big soul. Sake drinks were delicious. Will be coming back for more :)!

Review №54

2023-03-26 08:00:54

Bad service.We’ve been regulars here, we had a reservation and confirmed it several times but they didn’t honor it. Very rude when we tried to get our table. Don’t expect much. 🤷‍♂️

Review №55

2021-03-28 02:49:32

My 1st time trying sushi, was different and good

Review №56

2023-01-07 11:30:28

It was a very nice dining experience Id recommended to anybody whos visiting the city or just a native who lives here enjoy yourself yummy food

Review №57

2019-07-24 06:23:42

Food was great but service was very attentive and polite. Had the calamari appetizer(which was on point), nice and crispy yet chewy served with spicy mayo. Also had to tempura roll sushi also a big hit with my taste buds. Washed it all down with a Sapporro. If youre in the area check them out.

Review №58

2020-08-30 01:34:45

Its a great spot to get sushi in the Castro. Support this local haunt as their staff needs to get through this pandemic thing, and landlord isnt interested in working solutions.Recommend the pink lady roll, rainbow roll, Xiao long bao, and the ramen is ok to for a quick pick me up.

Review №59

2021-09-18 22:58:35

Teh staff is friendly and welcoming the food is great, everything is fresh and very well handled and made. All you can drink deal makes it a perfect dinner spot for before heading the bars in the Castro...

Review №60

2019-08-24 01:44:44

As someone who generally tries to be environmentally conscious. I was incredibly upset when not only my server but the chef as well flat out lied to me about the location and method of catch for their fish! I was with a group and didnt want to make a seen so I ordered some chicken but will definitely never eat hear again.

Review №61

2017-06-28 15:42:18

Food was mediocre. There was barely above there when we went during Pride. The waitress was slow and inattentive. She did not check on us at all or refill our water cups. She seemed to not care about her customers at all. I did not leave her a tip, and I dont regret it. She overcharged us by at least $5 as well. Do not go there if you find yourself in the Castro. Worst service Ive ever gotten.

Review №62

2019-04-02 00:09:46

Absolutely wonderful lunch, and you have until 600 to get to it. The sushi is excellent and fur the price its very fair. The ramen is authentic but unique. Will return oftenwhen in the area. :)

Review №63

2017-07-06 08:10:54

Food was good, if not stellar. Service was terrible. Its a shame, as Ive really enjoyed this restaurant many times in past visits to SF. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, back in the day. But I think something very dysfunctional is going on with this restaurant at the moment; while we were there, an employee started yelling in the back of the restaurant near the bar -- he was clearly angry about not getting paid and used some pretty colorful language to express his dismay! Then he stormed out. At least this explained for us to some extent why the service was so bad; if employees are disgruntled, theyre not likely to do their best work. Shame on the management for letting this happen!

Review №64

2018-07-08 15:45:45

I love Japanese cuisine and sushi. Theres a lot of it in San Francisco and much of it is fairly good. But...I have never had sushi as good as Wasabi Bistros!Every piece was finely cut, fresh and flavorful... each piece just melted in my mouth.All this and everything was really reasonably priced.

Review №65

2020-02-01 04:03:40

Easy sushi place with a good all you can drink option. The mushroom tempura was great, and they had some me good oysters. We split a bunch of crunchy, creamy rollls like spider-, shrimp tempura-, & rock-and-roll. Very casual. Fun and friendly staff. Its less sashimi light, more me sushi right.

Review №66

2023-03-27 01:32:50

Food was good and sushi decent. Great atmosphere and great for dates as well

Review №67

2021-09-22 04:57:02

Alright look. Im from Texas. Ive had sushi only in Texas. I tried the California roll,well,because I was in California obviously. And it blew my little mind. The miso soup was also amazing. Definitely a must go.

Review №68

2018-04-24 17:08:23

This review is based on this one recent visit. I ordered the Unagi Don and was served a flat sauce covered plate of rice and a rubbery inedible piece of eel. I was super craving this lunch and I left hungry and turned off. At least they didnt charge me?I had a good meal here when they first opened. I dont know what happened since.

Review №69

2018-02-27 18:29:31

Went there around 4p for the oyster happy hour, which was a really good deal. But then ended up also trying the O Toro and Uni which were served with real Wasabi ( not the green horseradish paste junk you get elsewhere). Both were amazing, for me the Uni was even a bit better than the local one here from the channel islands. Contrary to some previous revuews our waiter was very friendly and helpfull. Maybe management changed something. Overall a great experience and prices where very good for SF.

Review №70

2022-09-18 23:34:09

Love this place, fresh fish and everything is delicious, cool ambiance too. (Their menu is cheaper on their website than on doordash)

Review №71

2019-12-21 02:18:20

My go to sushi place in the Castro, I get seated quickly and the wait staff have become friend they are so nice. The bottomless offer is outstanding given the city it’s located in. I never want this restaurant to go anywhere.

Review №72

2017-06-12 12:01:49

We ate here about two years earlier while in vacation. We made a special trip down while docked on a cruise. The food was just as incredible as we remembered. The service...I guess the server had a bad night or was going for the rude bitchy waiter vibe. Either way he made a special trip less special.

Review №73

2018-08-07 13:28:44

Its ok. Typical sushi place, I wasnt too impressed. A bit on the expensive side compared to other places of the same setting. Really nice staff though and one in particular seemed to be the type who would go above and beyond for a customer. Good service usually compensates for what a place lacks, like atmosphere or a pricey menu, so kudos to that server!

Review №74

2013-03-25 18:22:29

I cant believe nobody has wrote a review about this place yet!! This place is fantastic its nicely tucked away on 18th and Castro and the food is sooo good!! I like the bacon wrapped scallops and the sushi is always very fresh!! They also have a nice happy hour menu I would suggest as well. I really like the decor of the resturuant as well very relaxing and a little upscale without being too much.

Review №75

2016-08-30 00:43:32

Seems to be reasonably priced and popular in the neighborhood. Im not a big Sushi eater, but I enjoyed my meal and had a lot of fun. Not sure what I was eating but I tried everything and found it all delicious :-)

Review №76

2020-02-15 04:55:43

Great spot great resturant, food was delicious we got a lot of food for the price of the tab. It definitly would of had 5 star rating rating but giving it 4 due to a group of drunk loud people just ruining the whole atmosphere and I feel resturant staff didnt really handle it in timely manner or as great as can be. But great place to go.

Review №77

2022-01-15 18:10:12

Wife and I loved our meals! Teriyaki’s steak and shrimp dinners were excellent!!! Service was excellent! Highly recommend when in the Castro!!!

Review №78

2023-06-29 22:23:46

The all you can drink deal here is unmatched.

Review №79

2019-09-21 23:22:27

I come here often and it’s always terrible service but this time was awful. They never refill water and I asked for water every time I sit down. I then proceeded to pour my own water and it spills all over me because the top was not secured correctly. Then the server doesn’t come to help for two whole minutes and I leave without even ordering. I cannot help but wonder why the servers are so oblivious to their customers. It’s quite upsetting. I only come here to meet up with my friend but I don’t think I’ll come back ever again.

Review №80

2014-09-15 03:41:37

Excellent bento box lunch. Had the standard lunch and it was fresh and delishious. Service is spot on. We were a group of ten and our server was on top of it the whole time. She was there at the right time and explained all the options for lunch. The decor is sleek and modern. There were two rude dbags sitting at the table next to us that seemed to have a snotty attitude. Be nice to your server dbags!

Review №81

2018-08-26 14:38:25

Good 🍣 in the Castro and friendly service. Nice atmosphere and it doesnt smell fishy when you walk in like a certain place on Castro that is nothing special from my perspective. I would recommend giving it a try.

Review №82

2023-12-11 23:53:28

Good Sushi for the price.

Review №83

2021-05-31 22:37:40

Honestly Takara around the corner probably has better food and a more traditional Japanese feel, but Wasabi isn’t bad, you can always get a table, and the service is good.

Review №84

2018-03-01 04:16:48

Great service, fresh food, a 3 lamb chop dinner for

Review №85

2019-10-18 07:37:19

My all time favorite sushi joint in the city. Cheap and soooooo delicious. I could eat here everyday. They have an amazing happy hour too.

Review №86

2014-09-18 02:00:50

Edit: Wasabi Bistro was kind enough to comp my next meal (and they didnt poison me with it). I can attest to the fact that their sashimi and seaweed salad are quite good!ordered food for pickup and was told 30-45 minutes. It showed up 85 minutes later, after I made calls to the restaurant. The edamame was good, but the meal should be comped.

Review №87

2021-09-05 23:22:21

Great place with a good selection of Japanese food and an all you can drink special. The menu has both standard dishes with some specials.

Review №88

2023-10-19 01:13:07

Delicious sushi😋

Review №89

2022-11-22 01:28:33

Love this place, the food is great, oysters fresh, staff, fast and attentive, and Open till midnight.

Review №90

2020-01-16 17:40:15

Went here for their happy hour and the cost to quality of their products is really great. July recommend their happy hour deal, and the California roll made with real Crab is delicious.

Review №91

2019-05-27 07:12:11

Readable priced quality sushi place. Must visit if you are in the area. The sushi is worth the price. You wont find seasonal or rare fish here but the ones that you get are very good

Review №92

2017-09-02 22:03:25

Great happy hour, sushi is pretty good and its a nice place in the heart of the Castro. Service is a little slow is a drawback but the people are friendly.

Review №93

2020-11-07 05:00:17

Amazing food, fast too! Pray that you get lovely Serena as your waitress, shes so much fun! A true Castro establishment!!

Review №94

2023-03-08 02:45:14

Everything was great! It can get a little loud in there with it being such a small restaurant.

Review №95

2018-07-30 18:48:17

Very good service. Decent price and decent sushi, not the best, but cant really complain. Just had better ones before.

Review №96

2022-02-27 06:43:25

$10 all you can drink. What more can I say. The vegetarian gyoza was very good too.

Review №97

2023-10-12 16:00:47

They use Uber eats!

Review №98

2018-07-14 03:49:46

I love this neighborhood Japanese restaurant. Great variety of food from sushi to bento boxes to delicious curries and katsu. I like their lunch specials. I like their food so much, I get home deliver once a week.

Review №99

2016-04-05 02:15:52

Poor service and over priced sushi. Came twice when it just opened and wont be headed back. Pork gyoza is the only thing I would recommend off the menu. Sushi all mediocre.

Review №100

2018-02-27 13:15:24

I come in for lunch, the food is great a bit pricey but thats the rule of thumb for the Castro. Seating is always available and they do take out as well.

Review №101

2019-04-29 20:42:12

Amazing food especially their snow crab hand rolls and California Rolls. Fresh and delicious and happy hour lunch is great value 😊

Review №102

2021-08-11 21:20:50

Fanatic sushi and drink special $10 unlimited drinks! great restaurant. Highly recommend checking it out!

Review №103

2016-02-11 04:46:33

Probably the weakest of the castro sushi joints but it is alright still with a good happy hour.Edit. Just got back to give it another try. Really poor sashimi and their fried calamari was not made to order and probably sitting under a heat lamp.

Review №104

2018-09-03 02:05:02

Great seafood ramen! Nice staff who are attentive. A little noisy for me and I would change the seating, but other than that I would come back👍

Review №105

2016-07-05 05:31:09

Went there on the 4th of July for their dollar per oyster happy hour special. The oysters we received were phenomenal. Great job!

Review №106

2018-10-09 05:29:09

I wasnt impressed with their sushi. It was mediocre. I dont know about the meals as I only ordered appetizers and happy hour sushi specials.

Review №107

2019-10-12 07:16:40

Their omakase sashimi is a joke. Dark, not fresh. Not to mention their wasabi... Did they mix it with chili? Never seen something like this before. For a store named wasabi thats really ironic.

Review №108

2022-06-04 05:19:12

Very poor service. We had to ask for a refill 5 times before getting one and we got excessively overcharged. Unpleasant experience overall.

Review №109

2018-09-14 12:54:16

Great food! My favorite waitress is Sarina. I look forward to seeing her every time I go in for sushi!

Review №110

2021-10-17 19:55:37

Love it, nothing beats the 10$ all you can drink! Food is also great!

Review №111

2022-08-23 09:16:39

Adequate sushi but limited seafood choices, friendly staff, efficient service

Review №112

2023-08-10 03:50:36

Love their sushi!

Review №113

2021-10-17 18:24:45

Customer service is always great! The soup dumplings are delicious and so is the tempura shumai!!

Review №114

2016-10-14 21:44:16

Awesome rolls. If you want an everything bagel toll that Jackie suggested. Order the Phillips Roll with green onions and lots of sesame seeds.

Review №115

2013-07-07 21:44:11

What would you call a roll which had:- mediocre fish- unimaginative menu- European-style service- weird, hipster, d-bag customers- high pricesId call it the Wasabi Bistro roll.

Review №116

2015-10-22 22:59:48

Such amazing food, fresh and delicious. Great atmosphere (I love places that smell tasty!) and friendly staff.

Review №117

2018-10-25 20:34:43

Good food, moderate prices great food. The tempura is not my favorite but the deep fried portabellos are not to be missed!

Review №118

2021-08-06 04:21:55

Average sushi, but price point lets you know that. My service was great though for how cheap it was

Review №119

2018-08-18 14:03:46

Waitstaff is friendly and the sushi is good. Get there before 6:30pm for their happy hour

Review №120

2020-01-04 23:38:33

Great foodGreat serviceIts my go-to Japanese restaurant. Excellent lunch menu and pricing.

Review №121

2022-05-08 14:00:25

A hidden gem on the Castro. Amazing food and great deal on drinks. Do not miss it.

Review №122

2016-02-13 07:10:25

The chicken that I ordered was reheated and rubbery. The sushi wasnt high quality fish and had a funny taste to it. Wouldnt go back.

Review №123

2022-08-21 01:11:31

Good food, good prices and a nice and friendly atmosphere.

Review №124

2022-06-15 16:31:26

This place is absolutely delicious 😊 they have lots of options for vegetarians and vegans 😋

Review №125

2014-06-21 23:51:31

I love this place!!!! You can taste the freshness of the food. Its the best sushi i ever ate

Review №126

2022-04-15 15:36:37

Nice place, stuff seems to be a bit confused and insecure. Food is good,fairly priced.

Review №127

2018-08-09 01:42:21

The waitstaff was very accommodating, the food of high quality, and the atmosphere was very relaxing. Would recommend!

Review №128

2021-04-26 03:29:24

Delicious and flavorful food

Review №129

2021-07-31 04:25:54

Ordered beef rice don. Had a rubbery texture. Not worth the price.

Review №130

2020-07-11 22:18:14

Great food, no outside dining currently. Very friendly and would go again.

Review №131

2022-09-21 23:27:56

So glad to see this fabulous sushi restaurant open back up, their food is amazing.

Review №132

2018-09-05 21:09:38

I had lunch there today. Prompt service. Delicious food. And very reasonable prices..

Review №133

2021-07-26 00:57:59

Good ambience, okay service... But the food gave my partner and I severe food poisoning! Never returning again 🤮

Review №134

2018-06-30 01:29:44

Not a particularly extensive or inventive menu - no cool and different rolls. But good standard sushi

Review №135

2019-02-09 06:25:21

Service is super friendly. Quality of food is tasty and filling. Super cute fun!

Review №136

2019-09-05 00:10:38

Ive been about 20 times.They really need to step it up.Food has progressively gone down hill each visit.Think Im done.Back to Osaka..

Review №137

2019-02-22 06:04:55

This place is good for a first date. Dark lighting, calm quiet music, no eye candy distractions. Mostly locals.

Review №138

2022-06-04 05:17:52

The service from this place is disgusting. They doubled charged us and they didn’t know how to speak English, so they started screaming and kicked us out.

Review №139

2022-07-16 21:46:34

Mid sushi but the all you can drink for $10 is worth the visit

Review №140

2020-02-27 23:52:42

Food was good, but do not order the fried calamari....very greasy

Review №141

2017-02-21 22:53:13

Amazing place. Food is awesome and best California rolls I have ever had

Review №142

2020-12-05 17:25:58

Great drinking deal and all the food was delicious. Highly recommend

Review №143

2022-01-21 01:52:53

Great sushi and beef noodles with a fun unlimited drink deal

Review №144

2016-12-21 22:01:33

Food and service was good but ironically I didnt get any wasabi with my sushi or main course.

Review №145

2017-05-22 19:12:41

Great selection of house special sushi options.The lobster sashimi is especially good.

Review №146

2019-02-26 19:02:10

Great daily happy hour and $10 all you can drink.

Review №147

2019-02-08 16:39:43

Went with a large party for a friends birthday, it was chaotic and the staff forgot to bring a few drinks that were ordered, but otherwise they handled it fantastically.

Review №148

2017-12-21 02:36:06

Best service, excellent sushi. Ask for Serena. Shes so great!

Review №149

2021-10-02 07:14:11

Castro Street Fair 21: I will venture out for some maguro, toro, sweet egg, and inari sushi

Review №150

2018-12-29 06:08:16

Excellent sushi!!! Best sushi in the Bay Area! Rainbow sushi is so beautiful! Highly recommended!

Review №151

2018-03-07 01:31:43

Food was very good, service was also good, but parking on Castro is at best difficult

Review №152

2017-08-29 00:21:52

Enjoyed delicious chicken katsu curry over rice in a dimly-lit dining room with faux black leather walls.

Review №153

2021-04-08 15:31:19

I would go to Takara around the corner instead. The food was a miss for me and all my roommates.

Review №154

2022-12-05 07:03:33

Nothing goes better with karage than alcohol poisoning 🤤

Review №155

2016-09-07 03:18:08

Very yummy, fingerlicking good sushi. One of the best sushi restaurants ever

Review №156

2016-09-07 03:10:21

The sushi is very yummy. If you ever decide to go and eat sushi, eat here!!

Review №157

2018-02-11 00:34:33

Great sushi, great service and excellent price at happy hour

Review №158

2023-07-16 00:10:12

Great food. Good service

Review №159

2015-01-14 23:29:27

Wow, amazing happy hour and super food. Im very impressed!

Review №160

2018-02-18 04:02:46

Verry nice wait staff!,grate atmosphere!,the food was presented beautifully!

Review №161

2021-04-03 16:38:22

All you can drink, great food and service- love this spot

Review №162

2017-09-10 04:18:14

Good sushi. Simple and straight forward. Nothing too fancy or new but all the usuals.

Review №163

2019-09-02 16:40:19

Our go to place, when we want authentic, carefully prepared sushi.

Review №164

2021-10-17 15:55:10

Good food and great service. A bit loud

Review №165

2022-11-23 03:42:44

Very bad customer service, doesn’t respect other people

Review №166

2017-11-27 21:10:55

Always friendly....really fresh sushi....right in the middle of the Castro

Review №167

2018-03-17 20:08:20

Great lunch specials, pretty good sushi.

Review №168

2019-10-16 00:56:18

Great place. Nice space. Really good specialty rolls.

Review №169

2020-03-03 23:12:29

They have a $10.00 all you can drink special with the lunch menu...

Review №170

2016-07-08 21:04:33

The Pink Lady and Deep Fried Mushrooms are a must each time I go.

Review №171

2019-10-12 02:52:10

Above average sushi & service, below average prices :)

Review №172

2016-08-04 00:54:25

The food is great and I love the ambience. Nice location.

Review №173

2018-09-02 05:18:45

Great staff, good food, now we atmosphere.

Review №174

2021-04-01 06:15:28

Absolutely love this place. Always so sweet and friendly.

Review №175

2020-08-31 03:30:29

I like the food here and the service is good as well

Review №176

2019-10-09 06:32:32

An old standby for me when Im in the Castro thanks to its friendly wait staff and deliciously prepared sushi and appetizers.

Review №177

2018-02-09 04:48:13

The waiters and waitresses will make sure youll be drunk if that is your objective; A+

Review №178

2018-08-24 14:58:27

Love this place - great menu selection and service.

Review №179

2017-05-14 01:59:10

Great sushi and seafood with a nice atmosphere.

Review №180

2017-08-11 01:16:59

Chewiest salmon Ive ever had. Took everything to choke it down. It felt like i was eating plastic

Review №181

2018-12-30 04:27:26

Very relaxing atmosphere and the food is fresh!

Review №182

2018-10-13 04:40:19

Great food! Ask for Serena, she totally rocks!

Review №183

2017-12-23 07:56:38

Lovely food, fantastic service, casual vibe

Review №184

2021-08-13 21:18:40

Fantastic sushi, very reasonable prices

Review №185

2019-01-26 16:32:55

Great service, fresh and clean, amazing flavors

Review №186

2018-05-19 20:02:32

Delicious food and kind service. What more do you want?

Review №187

2018-01-18 22:02:21

They used to be good. The quality of this place has gone down the drain

Review №188

2021-05-03 18:49:20

Fresh fish. Attentive service. What more could you ask for?

Review №189

2015-01-03 21:05:49

$1 oysters during happy hour.

Review №190

2019-07-21 06:34:24

Great place! Clean, fast and delicious!

Review №191

2023-09-09 07:49:35

Friendly

Review №192

2019-10-12 05:05:26

Great food, amazing staff!

Review №193

2017-09-19 15:21:15

Great food, ambiance and service.

Review №194

2019-12-04 18:15:32

Best lunch special for sushi

Review №195

2017-04-14 00:17:28

Sake bombs and oysters were delicious!

Review №196

2020-01-01 02:18:50

My favorite Japanese place in the city, and Im sorry for saying it.

Review №197

2022-12-18 04:29:13

Mean people. Bad experience.

Review №198

2018-09-30 19:19:46

Best spider roll Ive ever had

Review №199

2022-05-03 09:53:38

Open late nights. Thank you