Modeled after a Japanese Izakaya, a place to dine, drink and socialize, Tokyo Go Go has created a colorful and energetic atmosphere to enjoy since 1998. The hip decor mixed with eclectic musical sound, draws crowds from around the Bay Area to enjoy delicious and inventive sushi. In the kitchen, Executive Chef John Park creates his versions of Global Japanese cuisine providing high quality satisfaction through a spectrum of mild to robust flavors. Whether a large party or a walk-in reservation, Tokyo Go Go welcomes all to dine and experience the latest selection of seasonal fish, local organic ingredients, premium sake and full bar.

I ate there for lunch and found the food to be mediocre. The service was nice but rushed. I will still give it another try.

In Short A sushi bar takes up the far end of the room, while Mission bar hoppers and neighborhood locals crowd small tables that fill the rest of the cozy space. Colorful round paper lanterns hang overhead. The menu is dominated by sushi and beautifully presented rolls like the Castro Rainbow, a vibrant creation of crab, avocado, tuna, salmon, ebi and halibut, but teriyaki and doburi dishes are also offered. A list of sake, wine and brews rounds out the offerings.

One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in San Francisco. The menu ranges from a light a fluffy seafood crepe, to a delicious and traditional catfish in a clay pot. This wonderfully intimate restaurant is owned and operated by the chef, which makes for a very unique environment. Thuy welcomes most guests by their first names, and is dedicated to providing a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere for all of her patrons. The overall feel is hip and relaxed, and you can literally taste the quality of the ingredients in each dish. Elephant Bleu is a star among the other Asian offerings in the Mission, and well worth a trip across the city. And its still secretive enough to make a great tip for friends. The indo combo and pho ga are two of my personal favorites. 16th between dolores and guerrero

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There aren't many Japanese places in the city offering sushi rolls with crab, tuna or barbecued eel for less than $5. Whether you think this is a good thing or not will color your impression of this rather roomy, very affordable, health-focused Valencia Street sushi stop advertising food "like Mom used to make." The standard sushi selection is all priced at about $3 for two pieces, bento boxes are around $13 and include rice and miso soup with your choice of sushi, chirashi, tempura, teriyaki and the like. Bottom line? Locals looking to not spend more than they would on a 2-pound burrito come here for a fresh fish fix when they're not in the mood for Mexican.

My favorite vegan restaurant in the bay area. My omni friends have loved it too.

In a neighborhood full of delicious Mexican restaurants, this friendly Mission sushi shop hits the spot on those nights when beans and rice just won't do.

The Scene Grubby chaos may rule the streets outside, but harmony and comfort await guests within. Judy, the daughter and front-of the-house half of the mother-daughter team that runs the establishment, works in the music industry, so expect to hear the latest cool tunes while eating her mom's creative, often organic, Japanese-Californian home cooking. The small dining area is tastefully decorated with bamboo accents. The Food Vegetarians and vegans often feel left out at restaurants--not so here. Eel-free vegan unagi is made of deep-fried potato swathed in a deliciously sweet barbecue-style sauce. Gyoza (Japanese pot stickers) are greaseless and accompanied by a perfectly balanced dipping sauce. The wonderfully spicy tuna salad is like a rich steak tartare, and the spinach salad is sublime. A traditional California roll is made with a very untraditional fried crab cake. Each beautifully presented dish is a work of art for the eye, as well as the palate.

In Short With perpetually fogged-up windows and a tell-tale crowd of patiently waiting patrons holding brown-bagged beers outside its door, this tiny sushi joint is hard to miss on busy weekend nights--even without obvious signage or a phone number for would-be diners to call for directions. The draw? Fresh fish on the cheap. Patrons munch on classic nigiri and sashimi selections, as well as rolls like spicy tuna and rock 'n roll. Vegetarians will find a sizable list of suitable options.

In Short A relatively plain interior with plenty of room for groups sets the stage at this Castro eatery offering basic sushi with a few variations. The restaurant draws a moderate crowd during the evenings, but there's rarely a wait. Sushi options range from the expected (California rolls, tuna rolls, eel rolls, etc.) to the uncommon (the Church roll includes deep-fried asparagus and mango).

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Bar hoppers get their late-night sushi fix at this cozy eatery, which also serves customers in the nextdoor Mint Karaoke lounge.

Intimate Japanese place in the Castro serves sushi, as well as cooked dishes such as yakitori, dumplings, and broiled oysters.

A closet-sized sushi joint in the Castro that slices up buttery sashimi, inventive rolls and a list of daily specials.

Creative rolls, sake cocktails and a pulsating scene keep locals coming back to this sushi joint.

The Mission district outpost of this mini-chain focuses on low-priced Szechwan-style Chinese fare.