Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1854 reviews

What grubalicioussf doesn't like about Ariake:
I had heard fantastic things about this restaurant, so I finally decided to visit for lunch with my kids on a weekday afternoon. When we arrived, there was only one other occupied table, where two women were chatting with the sushi chef for most of our visit. Our server was rather unfriendly and seemed somewhat irritated by our presence. The most welcoming person in the place was actually one of the customers at the... View all feedback. What Robert Amos likes about Ariake:
This is my favorite sushi restaurant whenever I'm in the city. Jin has been managing this establishment for several years, and the consistently high quality is impressive. The special rolls are fantastic—I highly recommend trying the firecracker sushi with its nicely spicy crackers. The oysters are especially delicious, along with the regular sushi offerings. The fatty tuna is a standout as well. There are many Japan... View all feedback.

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 903 reviews
Gerald
29.07.2023 - 19:30

Best fish in NorCal hands down. Jin is a master sushi chef and the most humble person one could ever meet.

Ravi
29.07.2023 - 19:30

Ordered takeout from here and was blown away. The freshest, tastiest sushi I’ve had in the area. Can’t wait to go back.

Stephanie
29.07.2023 - 19:30

Wow this is the best sushi I think I’ve ever had! The owners are so friendly and competent, the fish is amazingly fresh, and the price is very reasonable for th...

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Celena
29.07.2023 - 19:30

I love this place! Been coming here since I was a kid, very high quality sushi from a great sushi chef

Iona
29.07.2023 - 19:30

Japanese sushiman for Japanese customers. Fresh amazing fish selection with perfect cuts.

Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 153 reviews
Dan
05.08.2023 - 06:39

A coworker who lived for many years in the Richmond recommended this place to me years ago, and it 's been my favorite neighborhood sushi spot in the city ever...

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Matthew
05.08.2023 - 06:39

Very nice small personal intimate sushi bar excellent service great foodFood: 5/5

Ricardo
05.08.2023 - 06:39

Not joking, this my favorite sushi place in SF. Great quality price

alison
05.08.2023 - 06:39

Nice, cozy restaurant, very clean tidy, nice decor. Service is welcoming, friendly.The food is pretty good. The only negative is the prices. Kind of pricey for...

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Stan
05.08.2023 - 06:39

Came in at 9:30 pm on a Friday night. 1/3 full. Sat at the bar with wifey. Excellent service, excellent food. Would recommend and would go again.Food: 5/5

Google
4.9 ★ from 177 reviews
Julie
23.01.2024 - 00:23

Every sushi restaurant is very expensive and sometimes it's over priced. Ariake has a variety of fish and very good quality and the price reasonable for the ver...

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Kiana
23.01.2024 - 00:23

Incredible experience! I highly recommend trying the unagi eel. It's absolutely delicious!

Vinícius
23.01.2024 - 00:23

Everything was delicious, and I especially loved the 49ers roll.

Tommy
23.01.2024 - 00:23

The fish here is really fresh and delicious. My Japanese mother kept saying, "This is a REAL Japanese restaurant!" The staff was kind and friendly, and the atmo...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 454 reviews
Robert
19.06.2023 - 07:05

I visited this restaurant on a Friday for an early dinner and chose to sit at the bar. The interior is quite small, featuring only 5-6 tables that are closely a...

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Kyla
19.06.2023 - 07:05

An employee who lived in Richmond for many years recommended this place to me some time ago, and it has since become my favorite sushi spot in town.

Robert
19.06.2023 - 07:05

Charming little hidden gem with typical Japanese fare at reasonable prices! The softshell crab basket was a bit dry, possibly due to deep frying. The atmosphere...

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Menuism
3.5 ★ from 1 reviews
grubalicioussf
24.07.2023 - 23:57

I had heard fantastic things about this restaurant, so I finally decided to visit for lunch with my kids on a weekday afternoon. When we arrived, there was only...

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Tripadvisor
5.0 ★ from 33 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
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3.8 ★ from 132 reviews

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