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Ozumo

Item: Ozumo
Author: Tom Molanphy

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese, Sushi

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

Beautifully dressed in granite and pale wood, this enticing restaurant is a magnet for local professionals. Not only do they relish its fabulous sushi, but they also appreciate a creative approach to traditional Japanese fare. Artfully presented dishes are a visual delight, as are sublime views of the Bay, maximized towards the rear of the dining room. Along with sushi, choose grilled robata-yaki dishes, hot pots, or indulge in an omakase tasting menu. Superb sakes heighten the expensive, high-quality experience. Ozumo's San Francisco location in the urban-chic part of the Embarcaedro district makes this restaurant an ideal "starting off" location for a memorable Bay Area night.

Address:

161 Steuart St
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-882-1333

Hours:

Restaurant: Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-11pm; Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Sun 5:30pm-10pm
Sumo Lounge: Mon-Fri 11:30am-Close; Sat 5pm-Close; Sun 5:30pm-Close

Website:

ozumo.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert

Japanese: "Ozumo also has a location in Okland, right across the bay."

Best for Japanese Because: Ozumo is an excellent choice for upscale, high-quality sushi in San Francisco.

Lunch Menu
- Hajime
  Edamame
  steamed soy beans served warm with salt or cold with shiso
  
  $6.00
  
  Garlic And Soy Sautéed Soy Beans: $7.00
  Miso Soup
  
  blend of koji and aka miso with tofu, wakame seaweed and scallions ($5.00)
  
  Gyoza
  
  housemade pan fried kurobuta pork with ponzu sauce and rayu chili oil ($7.00)
  
  Doyho*
  
  bigeye tuna tartare with edamame, cucumber, avocado, black tobiko, ponzu and wasabi oil, served with gyoza chips ($18.00)
  
  Hanabi*
  
  slices of hamachi and avocado served with a warm ginger and jalapeño ponzu ($19.00)
- Salad
  
  Arugula bay Shrimp Salad
  
  bay shrimp with arugula, radicchio, apple, radish, crashed almonds, kuromitsu-black garlic vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Asian Chicken Salad
  
  baked chicken, romaine hearts, spinach, strawberries, cucumber, sesame seeds, kaiware, balsamic strawberry ($17.00)
  
  Kaiso
  
  three varieties of seaweed tossed with ume-shiso dressing ($13.00)
- Tempura
  
  Ebi Tempura
  
  black tiger prawn tempura with tentsuyu ($18.00)
  
  Yasai Tempura
  
  seasonal vegetable tempura with tentsuyu ($15.00)
- Nigiri / Sashimi
  Toro
  Bluefin Tuna Belly
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $24.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $60.00
  Maguro
  Bigeye Tuna
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Shiromaguro
  Albacore Tuna
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Sake
  Scottish Salmon
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Benitoro
  Salmon Belly
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $30.00
  Benijake
  Wild Salmon
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $30.00
  Hamachi
  Yellowtail
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Buritoro
  Yellowtail Belly
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $30.00
  Kanpachi
  Amberjack
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $14.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $35.00
  Hirame
  Halibut
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Tai
  Red Snapper
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $30.00
  Kurodai
  Black Snapper
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $30.00
  Kinmedai
  Goldeneye Snapper
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $14.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $35.00
  Shima Aji
  Striped Jack
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $14.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $35.00
  Shime-saba
  Japanese Mackerel
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Aji
  Spanish Mackerel
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $30.00
  Hotate
  Scallop
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Mirugai
  Giant Clam
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $16.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $40.00
  Botan Ebi
  Fresh Sweet Prawn
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $30.00
  Mushi Ebi
  Tiger Prawn
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $20.00
  Zuwaigani
  Snow Crab
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $20.00
  Tako
  Octopus
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $20.00
  Kodako
  Baby Octopus
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Ika
  Squid
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $20.00
  Anago
  Saltwater Eel
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Unagi
  Freshwater Eel
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Ikura
  Salmon Roe
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Tobiko
  Flying Fish Roe
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $20.00
  Uni
  
  Sea Urchin
  
  Ankimo
  Monkfish Foie
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $25.00
  Tamago
  Egg Omelette
  
  Nigiri (2pcs): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pcs): $20.00
- Sushi Roll*
  
  Ozumo
  
  unagi, cucumber, snow crab roll topped with tuna, avocado and spicy aioli ($20.00)
  
  Shacho
  
  snow crab, mango, jalapeño, cilantro wrapped in tuna with spicy sesame aioli ($19.00)
  
  Sekiwake
  
  spicy tuna, tempura flakes and cucumber roll, topped with salmon, hamachi and tobiko with peanut sauce ($18.00)
  
  Bucho
  
  tempura shrimp roll topped with crab salad, avocado, tobiko and citrus aioli ($18.00)
  
  Spider
  
  tempura soft shell crab, tobiko, kaiware, cucumber ($12.00)
  
  Hamachi
  
  hamachi, tempura flakes and cucumber, topped with hamachi, avocado, jalapeño and roasted garlic miso ($18.00)
  
  Midori
  
  asparagus, kaiware, cucumber and carrot roll topped with avocado and cherry tomato ($12.00)
  
  Classic Rolls
  
  california roll | spicy tuna roll | tempura shrimp roll | spicy scallop ($12.00)
- Bento Box
  
  Tori
  
  grilled free-range chicken breast with tare glaze ($16.00)
  
  Sake
  
  shoyu koji glazed salmon filet with lemon and grated daikon ($16.00)
  
  Gyu
  
  grilled beef flat iron steak ($20.00)
  
  Mifune*
  
  tuna, yellowtail, salmon and shrimp nigiri with california roll and spicy tuna roll ($20.00)
  
  Kurosawa*
  
  tuna, yellowtail and salmon sashimi with shrimp, inari and unagi nigiri ($25.00)
- Ramen
  
  Ozumo
  
  pork and seafood broth, Kauai prawns, bourbon and vanilla glazed pork belly, salmon, fish cake, scallions, green cabbage, bean sprouts and pickled rainbow carronts with egg noodles ($18.00)
  
  Spicy Miso
  
  chicken broth, chicken and pork meatball, marinated soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, scallions with spicy miso paste and flour noodles ($17.00)
  
  Yasai
  
  vegetable broth, shimeji and shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, shishito peppers, carrot, black garlic and mizuna with gluten free rice noodles ($16.00)
  
  Tempura Udon
  
  oy broth, black tiger prawns and vegetable tempura, wheat flour noodle ($17.00)
- Rice Bowl
  
  Gyu Don
  
  sautéed washu beef, sliced onion, shimeji mushrooms with black pepper sauce and onsen tamago ($16.00)
  
  Kaisen Don
  
  seared tiger prawns, day boat scallops and salmon with red yuzu kosho ($17.00)
  
  Katsu Curry Rice
  
  pork tenderloin cutlet, Japanese curry with potato, eggplant, carrot, zucchini and sweet pickled daikon with white rice ($18.00)
- Daiginjo
  Hoyo "Kura no Hana"
  At just over 350 years old, Hoyo is known for making demure, soft and elegant seaside sake. Kura no Hana is no exception. Its perfect kiss of sweetness makes it a perfect accompaniment to any type of seafood
  
  Glass: $15.00
  
  Bottle (500ml): $85.00
  Kamoizumi "Autumnal Elixer"
  
  Savory aromas of forest floor, candied persimmon and shiitake mushroom. Hearty and flavorful palate with focused taste and vibrant astringency. Despite its richness, the sake finishes quick and dry. A great option for warm sake ($85.00)
- Ginjo
  Dewazakura "Dewasansan"
  Intense green apple and melon nose with a plush, creamy palate of tropical fruits. Delicate finish with refreshing acidity
  
  Glass: $12.00
  
  Bottle (300ml): $44.00
  
  Bottle (720ml): $95.00
  Koshi no Kanbai "Tokusen"
  
  From the first sip it displays a variety of subtle, ineffable flavors which converge and diffuse just on the edge of the mind's awareness ($95.00)
- Junmai
  Otokoyama Tokubetsu
  Refreshing lightness with vivid acidity. A very dry sake with a sharp, rich and full-bodied taste
  
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle (300ml): $35.00
  
  Bottle (500ml): $58.00
- Specialty
  Kamoizumi "Summer Snow" Nigori Nama Genshu
  Clearly one of the best nigorizakes on the market. Vibrant with tropical fruit notes, luscious texture and refreshing acidity
  
  Glass: $13.00
  
  Bottle (500ml): $80.00
  
  Bottle (900ml): $110.00
  Kamoizumi "Umelicious"
  Crisp, clean, ultra silky and packed with that undeniable young ume taste from the most famous ume, Kishu Nanko-bai of Wakayama
  
  Glass: $13.00
  
  Bottle (720ml): $95.00
Dinner Menu
- Hajime
  Edamame
  steamed soy beans served warm with salt, cold with shiso or sautéed in garlic-shoyu
  
  $7.00
  
  $8.00
  Miso
  blend of koji and aka miso with tofu and wakame seaweed or with shiitake mushrooms
  
  $5.00
  
  $7.00
  Kozara
  
  goma-ae: blanched spinach, sesame sauce; shishito nibitashi: braised shishito peppers, dashi-ginger; nasu-age: fried Japanese eggplant, fresh ginger, shiso, tamari-dashi ($12.00)
  
  Kinmedai Nanban Zuke
  
  lightly fried golden eye snapper, onions, asian mix greens, marinated in sweet dashi soy vinaigrette ($21.00)
- Sarada
  
  Kaiso
  
  three varieties of seaweed tossed with ume-shiso dressing ($14.00)
  
  Poached Salmon
  
  salmon marinated in tamari, frisee, heirloom tomatoes, sesame dressing ($18.00)
  
  Hotate
  
  pan seared Hokkaido scallops, seasonal medley, onion vinaigrette, shiso pesto ($24.00)
  
  Gyu Tataki
  
  seared washu beef, arugula, thin sliced red onions, shiso, garlic chips, momiji oroshi, ponzu ($26.00)
- Age-mono
  
  Ebi Tempura
  
  black tiger prawn tempura with bonito-shoyu dipping broth ($18.00)
  
  Yasai Tempura
  
  tempura seasonal vegetables with shichimi, yuzu salt and bonito-shoyu dipping broth ($15.00)
  
  Ika Tempura
  
  tempura Monterey baby squid with sansho salt, meyer lemon and chili-ponzu ($15.00)
  
  Agedashi Tofu
  
  crispy silken tofu with shiitake mushroom and okra in umami-dashi ($12.00)
- Osusume
  
  Kaki Kaki Kaki
  
  fresh half dozen oysters with momiji oroshi, scallions and ponzu ($20.00)
  
  Hanabi
  
  sliced hamachi with avocado and warm ginger-jalapeño ponzu ($19.00)
  
  Dohyo
  
  bigeye tuna tartare with edamame, cucumber, avocado, black tobiko, ponzu and wasabi oil, served with gyoza chips ($18.00)
  
  Futago
  
  sliced flatloin beef with Japanese eggplant, garlic sautéed spinach topped with miso sesame sauce ($18.00)
  
  Abara
  
  sweet chili glazed pork ribs with micro cilantro ($17.00)
- Sumiyaki-Ippin
  
  Yasai
  
  Japanese eggplant, zucchini, shishito, asparagus and snap peas ($18.00)
  
  Gindara
  
  sweet miso-sake kasu marinated black cod with grilled shishito peppers ($31.00)
  
  Kuro Buta Kakuni
  
  soy braised kuro buta belly, daikon, karashi mustard ($24.00)
  
  Jidori
  
  sake marinated oven roasted boneless organic chicken thighs with Ozumo tare sauce, served in an iron plate ($18.00)
  
  Gyu
  
  filet mignon with Tokyo turnips, maitake and shimeji mushrooms, dandelion greens and arima sansho demi glace ($43.00)
  
  Wagyu
  
  Miyazaki A5 Wagyu served with a sizzling hot cast iron plate with foie gras compound butter and kimuchi ($100.00)
- Nabe-mono
  
  Shabu-Shabu
  
  thin sliced washu beef, napa cabbage, lotus root, enoki mushroom, served with soy dashi, miso dashi and daikon-ponzu dip ($48.00)
  
  Chanko Nabe
  
  white fish, meat, shellfish, vegetables, miso dashi, yuzu kosho ($42.00)
  
  Taki-Komi Gohan
  
  daily chefs seasonal umami rice ($10.00)
- Nigiri / Sashimi
  Toro
  Bluefin Tuna Belly
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $24.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $60.00
  Maguro
  Bigeye Tuna
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Shiromaguro
  Albacore Tuna
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Sake
  Scottish Salmon
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Benitoro
  Salmon Belly
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $30.00
  Benijake
  Wild Salmon
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $30.00
  Hamachi
  Yellowtail
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Buritoro
  Yellowtail Belly
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $30.00
  Kanpachi
  Amberjack
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $14.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $35.00
  Hirame
  Halibut
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Tai
  Red Snapper
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $30.00
  Kurodai
  Black Snapper
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $30.00
  Kinmedai
  Goldeneye Snapper
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $14.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $35.00
  Shime-saba
  Mackerel
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Shima Aji
  Striped Jack
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $14.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $35.00
  Aji
  Spanish Mackerel
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $30.00
  Hotate
  Scallop
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Mirugai
  Giant Clam
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $16.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $40.00
  Botan Ebi
  Fresh Spot Prawn
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $12.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $30.00
  Ebi
  Steamed Tiger Prawn
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $20.00
  Zuwaigani
  Snow Crab
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Tako
  Octopus
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $20.00
  Kodako
  Baby Octopus
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Ika
  Squid
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $20.00
  Anago
  Saltwater Eel
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Unagi
  Freshwater Eel
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Ikura
  Salmon Roe
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Tobiko
  Flying Fish Roe
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $20.00
  Uni
  Sea Urchin
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $18.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $40.00
  Ankimo
  Monkfish Foie
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $10.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $25.00
  Tamago
  Egg Omelette
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $8.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $20.00
- Moriawase
  Moriawase
  chef's choice nigiri and sashimi selection
  
  Nigiri (2pc): $50.00
  
  Sashimi (5pc): $80.00
- Maki-mono
  
  Ozumo
  
  unagi, cucumber, snow crab roll topped with tuna, avocado, spicy aioli ($20.00)
  
  Shacho
  
  lobster, mango, jalapeño and cilantro wrapped in tuna, spicy sesame aioli ($24.00)
  
  Sekiwake
  
  spicy tuna roll with tobiko, tempura flakes, salmon and hamachi, peanut sauce ($18.00)
  
  Hamachi Maki
  
  hamachi, cucumber, avocado, tempura flakes, jalapeño, garlic miso sauce ($18.00)
  
  Bucho
  
  tempura shrimp roll, topped with crab salad, avocado, tobiko, citrus aioli ($18.00)
  
  Yuzu Maguro Maki
  
  asparagus tempura, cucumber, kaiware roll topped with maruro, shiso, yuzu goma vinaigrette sauce ($18.00)
  
  Midori Maki
  
  asparagus, kaiware, cucumber and carrot roll topped with avocado, cherry tomato ($12.00)
  
  Classic Rolls
  
  california roll | spicy tuna roll | tempura shrimp roll | spicy scallop I spider ($12.00)

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