Ariake Japanese Restaurant

Ariake Japanese Restaurant
5041 Geary Blvd. (between 14th and 15th)
San Francisco, CA. 94118

Grub-O-Meter: 4.5 out of 5 Bellies-Up
Cha-Ching-O-Meter: $$ out of $$$$

Ariake Japanese Restaurant is a hidden neighborhood gem that people don't seem to know about. Some of the freshest sushi I have had around SF, not many places have these type of sushi rows and also the quality of the fish. Some recommendations are the Tataki plate ( thinly sliced tuna with lemon and ponzu sauce, my favorite), the cherry blossom roll ( tuna, salmon, cucumber, and avocado-simple but great), and the Hamachi Mango Roll ( Hamachi, mango, asparagus, fish roe, and special sauce). Overall great chill atmosphere, service, and of course good food.