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Welcome To Eiji
"Eiji" is a Japanese sushi bar located in San Francisco, offering a quiet and intimate dining experience. The menu includes a variety of appetizers like steamed clam with sake and boiled soy beans, as well as entrees like assorted seafood cooked in miso broth. Customers rave about the fresh and flavorful dishes, with highlights including the ceviche roll, salmon skin salad, and homemade tofu. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and attentive service make it a hidden gem worth visiting. Don't miss out on trying the unique and delicious offerings at "Eiji" for a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine.
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Eiji
Introducing Eiji, a hidden gem in San Francisco offering an intimate and authentic Japanese dining experience. Located at 317 Sanchez St, Eiji is a cozy sushi bar that takes reservations and provides a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. The restaurant boasts a casual and quiet atmosphere, making it ideal for a peaceful dinner outing.
Upon entering Eiji, one is greeted with a warm and welcoming ambiance that transports you to Japan. The menu features a wide array of nigiri sushi, including Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp), Ebi (Shrimp), and Unagi (Eel), all prepared to perfection. The assortment of sashimi, such as the Deluxe 13 pcs and Regular 9 pcs, promises a delightful dining experience.
Customers rave about the dishes at Eiji, with Angela G. complimenting the fresh taste of the food, while Peter K. recommends trying the various types of tofu. Jenny W. highlights the homey and simple quality of the dishes, particularly enjoying the oboro tofu and eggplant with walnut miso. Pragna M. expresses delight at the umami flavors of the miso soup and black cod, along with the delicious nigiri and uramaki. Yan Z. appreciates the quiet and cozy atmosphere of the restaurant, enjoying dishes like the salmon skin salad and daifuku mochi.
Overall, Eiji offers a delightful dining experience that will transport you to Japan with its authentic flavors and warm hospitality. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or looking to explore traditional Japanese cuisine, Eiji is a must-visit destination in San Francisco.
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“ Will come back!The inside is quiet and intimate and the food tastes fresh. The uni was soft and butter. The ceviche roll was my favorite and the salmon skin roll had a fantastic crunch ”
“ Try out the different types of tofu here. The various types of fresh tofu are delicious, delightful, and intriguing. I recommend nigori sake to go with the meal. You want to get various dishes to go with the tofu. I liked the duck. I recommend other cooked dishes. The sushi is good, but it is not their specialty. You're missing out if you haven't been here yet. ”
“ What an incredible hidden gem. Nothing here is fancy, but the food is homey and simple. We got: kamo (braised duck breast) - I was surprised to discover this is cold sliced duck (kind of reminds me of a Chinese salted duck, but obviously less salty). Simple but tasty. Yamakake (mountain yam over tuna) - This came with a cute raw quail egg. Good but not a must get (not going to be the best quality tuna you've had) oboro tofu - This was so good! Comes in a whole pot and then you spoon it into your bowl and add soy sauce + garnishes. Reminds me of a Chinese dish called doufunao. eggplant with walnuts miso - This was another winner. The addition of walnuts is ingenious and it was really well balanced - just the right amount of miso flavor to eggplant (better than the version I had at Sumika a week earlier). unadon - Pretty simple but tasty version. Again not the best unadon I've had, but hits the spot. ”
“ Eiji is an intimate authentic Japanese dining experience. I was expecting rude service from some of the reviews. However, when I got there, I was told there was a wait and was promptly taken inside as soon as a table left. The food and dining experience reminded me of Japan. We ordered the oboro tofu which had a super fun texture and was served with a few toppings. It's quite a big portion but didn't feel too heavy. The miso soup and miso black cod were so umami and flavorful. The nigiri (tamago, salmon, meguro) and the spicy tuna uramaki were all delicious and already had wasabi inside. I loved everything and will be back soon! ”
“ this might be the quietest restaurant i've ever been to in SF. it truly feels like a cozy family-run restaurant you might find in the middle of japan. the specials menu had some items like garland that i'd never even heard of but we stuck to the regular menu this time. * homemade tofu (cold) - the tofu had an amazing texture but overall was a bit bland unless you love the taste of fresh tofu on its own * chirashi bowl - really beautiful and a decent amount of fish for the price. however one of the pieces was way too chewy and it came with a lot of tamago which i don't really like. * salmon skin salad - this was the highlight for me! it came in rolls which was a nice surprise and the crunchy veggies were a perfect offset for the rich crispy salmon skin. * daifuku mochi - this was a thin layer of mochi wrapped around a strawberry. a light refreshing dessert that wasn't too sweet. the service was very attentive (not surprising since we were only one of two tables there at the time). i'd love to come back to try more of their non-sushi items. ”
“ This place gives really cozy vibes; seating is pretty limited, the menu is kind of japanese tapas style, and there are daily specials. The staff seems super small (just 1 server) and she's really sweet! I wasn't super blown away by the food, given the price and quantity. Everything was good, but it came out to about $35pp and I wasn't very full. I think this is a great place if you're down to splurge a bit at a cute family business! I liked the strawberry daifuku and sushi roll the most! They charge a 4% fee for all card transactions, and you need to hit $14pp. ”
“ We came for their HOMEMADE TOFU and got to try a lot of their homey specials! Came on a saturday for lunch, and got seated right away. Of course, we had the Homemade Ankake Tofu which came hot and was extremely soft, silky, and jiggly. Special Miso Soup - from the photos it looked so milky and good but I could not tell what was special about it. It was a good miso soup, on the saltier side... maybe more miso soup? Idk I would pass. (But looking at the photos... the special miso soup that others had looks milkier and oiler like tonkotsu broth... maybe they gave us the wrong one T T we were definitely charged tho. Double check!) Eggplant with Walnuts - This was delicious!! The walnut topping was so good and honestly when have I ever cooked eggplant? It was great. Tasted nutty and healthy. Miso Black Cod - tender and delicious. Strawberry Mochi Ichigo Daifuku - simple and delicious. Mochi, red bean, strawberry were perfect. Definitely end on this note! My favorite was the mochi and the eggplant surprisingly. Next time I'd want to try their other homemade tofu that's made in front of you. And their sashimi or nabe! ”
