Shrimp tempura roll topped with unagi, avocado, tobiko. $14
Wasabi Bistro, San Francisco CA
Dragon rolls served at most Japanese restaurants tend to be similar and they’re all pretty good. I mean it has fried things and salty things and plenty of different textures! It’s really a no-brainer as a crowd pleaser. This was a yummy version and a great size.
Skygate sculpture by Roger Barr, near Pier 39.
California roll topped with spicy tuna, tobiko, unagi sauce. Pre fixe dinner
Barracuda Sushi, San Francisco CA
This roll wasn’t very creative with its standard components, but I liked the flavors nonetheless. It’s not very authentic, but spicy tuna is always a safe bet (especially is if there’s any doubt in the freshness of the fish, not that Barracuda uses bad fish).
Women kissing sidewalk stencil, Castro.
Reward Roll: deep fried shrimp, soft shell crab, cucumber, crab roll topped with salmon and avocado with tobiko and unagi sauce. $12.95
Red Dragon: Unagi tempura and cucumber roll topped with spicy tuna, tomato, jalapeno, spicy miso sauce and tobiko-garlic chips. $14.95
Barracuda Sushi, San Francisco CA
The rolls at Barracuda are always pretty tasty and large, but you’d expect that at this above-average price point. I do like that they offer plenty of fried (tempura) roll options for my fat-craving self, lol! Their flavor combinations are also inventive and varied.
Panko breaded soft shell crab, jalapeno, avocado, masago, chili sauce, and spicy mayonnaise. Happy hour $5.95
Rikki Rikki, Kirkland WA
I really loved this roll (and for less than six bucks)! It was a nice change to have the soft shell crab covered in panko. Usually they’re tempura battered and fried. The panko gave it a different texture and flavor to the sushi roll. Noms!
Elephant Car Wash.
House pickled shallots, red and black tobiko, black pepper. 10-course chef’s tasting menu $75
Roxy’s Cafe, San Francisco CA
What a great way to start a meal with great local ingredients that are beautifully presented and delicious to the taste! I really enjoyed the flavor combinations in this tiny bite and couldn’t wait to see what was next!
House red wine.
View of the California Academy of Sciences from the Hamon Education Tower Observation Deck at the de Young Museum. Beautiful!
Cucumber, seven types of Japanese spice, umami tobiko, spicy crab and shiso. $13.50
Sushi Ran, Sausalito CA
I thought this sushi roll was really fun and delicious! I’d never had crawfish sushi before. The crawfish was cute and crunchy and I loved the umami tobiko and shiso. This roll had so many great flavors, noms!
I’m so glad that they don’t use cheap wouldn’t chopsticks. 🙂
Fish eggs, seaweed, red bell pepper. Happy hour $8
Comme Ca, Las Vegas NV
This was delicious, noms! It was the first time I’ve had razor clam cru (chopped raw with citrus) and I really enjoyed it. I loved the addition of roe for added texture.
Fountain in front of Caesars Palace, across from the Flamingo.
Wow, this was really good! Who would have thought that trout eggs and egg salad would go SO well together? Now I’m a believer and I want more!
State Bird Provisions, San Francisco CA
Pink Indian rhubarb/umbrella plant flowers (Darmera peltata, Saxifragaceae), Castro Street.
Slices of yellowtail with avocado, jalapeno rings and black tobiko with white truffle ponzu. Happy hour $5
Tsunami, San Francisco CA
This dish was really pretty to look at and flavorful as well. I simply love how the food was inventive and playful at Tsunami.
Tenderized tuna with truffle oil, ponzu sauce and black tobiko. Happy hour $7
Tsunami, San Francisco CA
We liked this SO much that we ended up having 2 orders during the course of happy hour, lol! The truffle oil really made this dish. It was fragrant and delicious!
Flash fried, nori wrapped tuna, albacore and asparagus with sweet soy, tobiko and scallions. Happy hour $7
Tsunami, San Francisco CA
This tasted pretty good especially since it was half off during happy hour! Most fried sushi tends to quickly get soggy, but this one stayed crispy one the outside.
Place setting.
California roll topped with salmon and baked with tobiko on top. $11
Sushi Delight, San Francisco CA
The circle of life! The roll only vaguely resembles a “Lion King” but it tasted great. And no lions were harmed in its making.
Edamame. Complimentary
Vittle Monster 