My friend and I hiked up the hills of SF to go have good sushi that was highly rated by other reviewers on citysearch, but to our dismay we were extremely let down. It was a cold rainy day and the... More

My friend and I hiked up the hills of SF to go have good sushi that was highly rated by other reviewers on citysearch, but to our dismay we were extremely let down. It was a cold rainy day and the restaurant had no heat (we were told that by the waiter and Sushi Chef.), the sushi rice was hard as if it had been sitting in the kitchen fridge for a few days and the fish, although fresh seeming had no depth of flavor which was also a sign to me that the fish may have been fresh on Tuesday but was only okay on Thursday and was served anyway. Pros: Nice Sushi Chef Cons: Not fresh food
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When i first went here, I went back 2 more times that week. Now, it's a good spot to get late night sushi, but not the best in town. Try some of their more creative rolls like the Mt. Fuji, Double... More

When i first went here, I went back 2 more times that week. Now, it's a good spot to get late night sushi, but not the best in town. Try some of their more creative rolls like the Mt. Fuji, Double Salmon, and one that has mango and a pink wrapper that I cannot remember the name for. Reasonably priced.
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this place gets really high reviews from some people, but i didn't see anything special. the japanese food was ok and that taste was there, it was just nothing special to me. and i think they are... More

this place gets really high reviews from some people, but i didn't see anything special. the japanese food was ok and that taste was there, it was just nothing special to me. and i think they are overpriced.
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My boyfriend and I are big sushi-a-holics. Since we were going to a show at the Masonic Center this evening, this restaurant?s proximity was ideal and the rating, a Citysearch 9, this must be a... More

My boyfriend and I are big sushi-a-holics. Since we were going to a show at the Masonic Center this evening, this restaurant?s proximity was ideal and the rating, a Citysearch 9, this must be a good place!, was enticing. What a let down! The rolls are creative looking I grant you, but the fish was completely average, and all the crab was cut with mayonnaise (If the menu had hinted at their mayonnaise propensity, I would have steered clear of those rolls). We also had a cucumber salad that tasted off and some agedashi tofu that was dressed with copious amounts of raw ginger. I love ginger, but it was hidden under a mound of bonito flakes. Getting a mouthful of raw ginger when you weren't expecting it is just flat out gross. All in all, I would be impressed with this restaurant if it were in the middle of nowhere, but San Francisco has far superior sushi establishments on offer. No need to patronize a totally mediocre one. Pros: Proximity to the Masonic Center Cons: Mediocre food at an exorbitant price
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pretty good sushi, a huge variety of rolls and house specials. the best thing about this place is that they are open until 2 am on weekends!

pretty good sushi, a huge variety of rolls and house specials. the best thing about this place is that they are open until 2 am on weekends!
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I give kudos for the food and the design of the restaurant but I condemn the staff, particularly the waiters. From what I am used to, the waiters always come by and refill your tea or at least check... More

I give kudos for the food and the design of the restaurant but I condemn the staff, particularly the waiters. From what I am used to, the waiters always come by and refill your tea or at least check on your table to see if anything else is needed. However, at Sushi Rika, I literally had to walk up to the waiters for the most basic services, such as asking for refills, plates, and even for the bill. Even then, the bill took them so long to calculate. By all means, go to this restaurant if you want ridiculously slow and rude services. The bigger your party, the more you are ignored at this restaurant, which is absurd because there are not many customers eating there to begin with. I truly believe that I experienced ageism and even racism at this restaurant.
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My girlfriend and I were frequently eating at Tempura House on Powell, never really noticing Sushi Rika a mere 2 blocks away. But now that we've tried it, we won't go anywhere else in the area for... More

My girlfriend and I were frequently eating at Tempura House on Powell, never really noticing Sushi Rika a mere 2 blocks away. But now that we've tried it, we won't go anywhere else in the area for sushi. The rolls are excellent, and there are so many good ones to choose from. Prices are reasonable, and considering the quality it's a great value. We especially like the Swabble roll, and the Mountain Fuji is quite tasty as well. And as another reviewer pointed out, the seared tuna salad is worth trying. You can see their whole menu at their website, sushirika dot net (I guess CS doesn't let you put in websites?). Sake and beer are standard prices, the shochu cocktails are pretty good. In the three times we've been here, we've had consistently good service. The only disappointment is some of the cooked food. We ordered a dinner platter for two, and most of the cooked stuff was just not good. Other reviewers have noted this too: just come here for the sushi! About the free parking: you have to look for a sign on the corner of Bus(h) (CS finds a lot of words inappropriate!) and Taylor, call the number and have them open it. Kind of a pain, but still it's nice to have free parking. Pros: Sushi, service, open late Cons: Most of the cooked food, pain to get parked
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The house special roles have complex flavors and are great if you're looking for something different. I would stick with the roles in general, as the rest of the food is not as good. If you're... More

The house special roles have complex flavors and are great if you're looking for something different. I would stick with the roles in general, as the rest of the food is not as good. If you're alone, sitting at the bar gets you fst friendly service. Nice down tempo music, ambient lighting, and friendly service. Not cheap, but worth the price.
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Whenever my boyfriend is in town we have to go to Sushi Rika. They have great creative rolls! I recommend eating directly at the sushi bar.

Whenever my boyfriend is in town we have to go to Sushi Rika. They have great creative rolls! I recommend eating directly at the sushi bar.
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