Currently my favorite place in SF to go for a good sushi experience.
Here, one of the owners shapes some of the rice up for a piece of
nigiri. Below, I love the expression on his face as he blow torches
some daurade.
Sebo is like going to a neighborhood sushi joint in Japan, except
slightly more upscale than most of what you’d find down-the-block in
most neighborhoods. Also priced similarly to sushi jn Japan, which is
to say, steep but worth it (ok, and it’s actually still less expensive
than you’d get similar quality in Japan).
Sit at the sushi bar (I have never sat anywhere else) and ask the
chef to give you whatever he wants for the best experience. I’ve
managed to enjoy many things I hadn’t before by letting them guide me.
And if you get a “white guy” sushi chef? Never fear. One is co-owner,
and I’d be surprised if you could tell blindfolded which sushi was made
by whom. Nice short list of good sake too. Offer your sushi chef a
drink (on you) and have a toast.
They also have izakaya (pub food) nights on Sundays. I haven’t been yet, but I will. As soon as I get a local project again.
