Umami
2909 Webster Street, 415.346.3431

Ambiance: Comfortable dimly lit, Japanese style Izakaya (Den)
What to Order: Fresh, unique and hard to find fish directly from Tokyo’s world renowned Tsukiji market, house specialty rolls including the Buttercup, as well as the Shibuya Sliders (Kobe Beef Sliders)
Who Comes Here: Place to see and be seen on the weekends, great neighborhood hangout
Sweet Tooth: Chocolate chip cookie dough roll

Ozumo
161 Steuart Street, 415.882.1333

Ambiance: Provocative and lively
What to order: Hanabi, Gindara, Garlic Edamame
Who comes here: Katie Couric, Jude Law, Joe Montana, Meg Ryan, LL Cool J
Sweet tooth: Fruit Fondue

Sebo
517 Hayes Street, 415.864.2181

Ambiance: Modern and intimate
What to Order: Sushi rolls and sashimi with fresh fish, think baby yellowtail and pregnant octopus, you can also request a Omakase (“its up to you”) menu
Who come here: Authentic seafood lovers
Sweet Tooth: Green tea

Yoshi’s
1330 Fillmore Street, 415.655.5600

Ambiance: Modern, contemporary, state of the art, comfortable
What to order: Spicy Geisha Roll, Gindara Black Cod, Baised short ribs, Miles Ahead cocktail
Who comes here: From the hip and cool to the classic and elegant
Sweet tooth: Sweet potato mocha doughnuts