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   OpenTable Diner

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food2service3ambience2

   It’s really not worth the $. We had sushi experience ($150 -$200 per person). We spent $400+ last night… the sashimi were pre-cut. Chef took out a plate with plastic cover, all sashimi were cutter… he just put it onto everyone’s plate.. really??? Chef has some hiccup of introducing his own meal… not sure if it’s nervous? Or it’s the new dish for him….? The room deco is very mediocre. The bar table is too big that we are away from chef, doesn’t have the ideal initiate experience watching him work (he is not working very much anyways..) the music is louder than it should be.. the light is dim but has no focus.. Very disappointed.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Greeted warmly by staff, who were highly attentive and very polite and professional. The food came out at a great pace, each dish with a good description. My favorite pieces of fish were the mackerel, tuna belly and uni. The wagyu was also divine with the truffle salt and gold flakes. Each intermittent warm dish that came out gave a sense of warmth and homey cooking, but elevated and beautifully displayed. I am sad this place is closing but happy to hear they are changing locations, and the chef and staff will continue working at another restaurant in the interim. Would highly recommend coming here and experiencing the omakase.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was great

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4. FL

   FLORAX

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 29, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely Japanese quality fish; Greta value for the price

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 27, 2023

   overall2food1service4ambience3

   Good service, not fresh tasting fish

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   BryantR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely worth the experience. It's dinner and a show. We had a great conversation with the chef. He explained everything served and answered all questions whether they were related to dinner or his personal life. We planned to do the supplement A but we were the perfect level of full by the end of the courses. The fish was amazing. I could on and on. The price could have been $200 per person instead of $145 and I would still think it's worth it

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   Anna

   New England

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 3, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Awesome restaurant with great sushi.

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   NeilS

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 2, 2023

   overall3food3service1ambience1

   Did their omakase, which was non-traditional and ok (not too expensive). Service was fairly poor unfortunately -- often had to ask twice or thrice for a request to be fulfilled, and long waiting times.

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   Gourmand

   San Francisco

   47 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   This is one of my go to omakase places in San Francisco. And $95. It is one of the better values and the quality of the fish is always terrific. The types of fish they serve are pretty standard so don’t expect anything to out of the ordinary, but rest, assured, the quality is going to be excellent. Although it is not nearly at the level of a place like Kusakabe, it is also about half the price at $95 versus 180.

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    MyraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Omakase was amazing! Great value! Everything was prepared meticulously and was such a great experience. Chef Jason takes care of his clientele. Would definitely come back !

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    AlokJ

    London

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sat at the counter for the chef’s Omakase and sake pairing to then be rewarded with a truly memorable experience. Among the best meals ever.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Every single dish in the omakase was delicious. The nigiri and assortment of other dishes were very balanced. The service was also exceptional as always.

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    CICLT

    Charlotte

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    The quality of the meal was very good. Sushi was extremely fresh and tasty. The dumpling appetizer and shrimp tempura were super. Service was friendly and atmosphere was pleasant. The bill was above average.

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    PickyEater

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Overrated for the Omakasa which was overpriced relative to the freshness of the fish. Went there on a Saturday night this November and both the fish and the rice were pretty stiff and the Omakasa flavors were not particularly umami. The uni which was an extra charge and was not the freshest; borderline having to return to kitchen. Staff was very attentive and nice. I still had a nice dinner but probably wont return.

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    Finance951

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food

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    SethW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing omkase with super high quality fish and a thoughtful chef to share his insights into the method.

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    Johnnie

    San Francisco

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I am disconcerted that I haven't been here sooner. It is an improved take on Omekase. No red miso soup, no shiso leaf, and even better, fish I haven't had before. Congratulations to an innovative Chef Shimizu and the Mins Group for innovation that sets it apart. The best aspect is the different fish and an innovative presentation of the sushi, all at a reasonable price point for omekase in the City, and the best version of tamagotchi ever! Also of import is his Hokkaido uni, the best and untreated with baking soda as so many fishmongers do. Chef also refuses to use Santa Barbara uni. As he says, to get a flavorful uni, it must come from very cold oceans, and that's Hokkaido to a "t." Also noteworthy were the tataki suzuki, akami, and mukihotate, also from Hokkaido. I like the three sets of four nigiri separated with cooked or other dishes manner of presentation. I also enjoyed the move away red or white miso soups and its substitution with a French style creamy soup, in this case a miso potato bisque with oven roasted seafood. This is so much superior to the standard miso soups. Fantastic! The only misses was rather strange request that guest wear a mask when out of their seats. The mask mandate is long over and there was no such requirement at another Mins Group restaurant, Izakaya Hon, where I dined a few nights ago. Why annoy the customer with it? The other miss was the counter at the omekase bar, it's too short, it extends less than half way up my thighs and I was leaning over to eat. Otherwise a fantastic omekase experience.

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    PamelaM

    Atlanta Metro

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    My husband and I were on holiday. Everything we had was delicious and the sake selection was top shelf… we will definitely return when we are in San Francisco

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    tok1234

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best sushi experience i ever had! The omakase sush (15 pcs) was meticulously prepared with many one of a kind ingredients, including caviers, truffles on top of the super soft toros. Every piece was different and beautifully decorated with unique flavors. Every single piece was delicious. The vegetables served between the 3 round (each round comes with 5 pcs) of sushi were fresh although may taste a bit bland but healthy. Other appetizers and dessert was also very nice. Although the Omakase may look a bit pricey at $125 per person, i would definitely recommend experiences here over other places including Nobu.

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    KBKB

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I would come back for the sushi alone. Fresh, tasty, and presented well.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing tasting menu!!!!! First time doing a tasting menu and the chef was such a pleasure to watch and chat with.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic experience. Came for my birthday and did not disappoint. Fish was very fresh, all tasted very clean. Loved the mix of Korean inspired flavors and different textures of fish. Thank you!

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    Heidi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved everything we tried for dinner. The food and the service was exceptional. We will definitely come back!

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    KarenW

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We visited Ondo for the first time last night. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. We ordered the seaweed salad, which was crunchy and flavorful. We ordered a large amount of sushi nigiri, all of which was excellent. In particular, the Japanese red crab, the scallop, the uni, and the Chu-toro were amazing. The dessert, a raspberry panna cotta was fabulous - light, sweet, and refreshing. We also ordered two different types of sake and the yuzu sparkling soda, all of which were delicious. The service was exceptional. From the moment we walked in the door to our departure, the waitstaff anticipated and addressed our every wish. I cannot say enough good things about them. The only small complaint is that we ordered the panko shrimp, which was good but could have benefited from fresher frying oil. I noticed the slight difference in taste but the other two diners did not. I, however, could smell the cooking oil while the shrimp was cooking and could tell the oil was slightly past its freshest. We will definitely return.

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    Ronybikecrew

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience4

    My wife and I love sushi and been to many famous sushi place in Japan, TW, USA. This is the worst one by far. She couldn’t finish it. $200 for two and we left hungry. Food looks amazing but taste horrible.

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    Rachel

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I'm not a sushi eater (I don't really like things they are slimy or taste fishy) but my daughter wanted to come here for her birthday. We did the omakase, where the chef picks what you eat and serves you piece by piece. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The fish was so fresh, there was no fishy taste, and the texture wasn't slimy at all. I had no idea sushi could be so good. The chef did an excellent job, every piece he made was made so expertly. It was fun to watch him slice the fish and put it all together with so much care and precision. Perfect amount of wasabi (real wasabi too, not horseradish). Just an all around excellent meal. I left really full. If you can afford a $350 dinner I'd suggest you try it at least once for a special occasion.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Unique authentic bites of sushi. It was a cool experience having our chef create the food right in front of us.

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    Steve

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really like the place! Visited the restaurant for valentines and the chef was very attentive. Would definitely come here again

    Ondo OmakaseResponded on February 20, 2022Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.

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    AbiOne

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2022

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    Phenomenal food and amazing hospitality and service. Freshest fish and ingredients. You taste every bit of the taste ingredients without one overpowering each other.

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    ad123

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    It is a fair Omakase. Not impressed compared to the ones I have had in a similar price range.

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    Iday

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service and all the food we had delicious.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing sushi and great service. Chef Shimizu is masterful in his work.

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    AaronS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sushi Ondo is always exceptional. Thanks to Chef Jason and Chef Andy for making such delicious sushi! And thanks to the staff helping us too.

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    KathleenB

    San Antonio

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful sushi in a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere.

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    Alex

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great time at Sushi Ondo, my favorite spot in the city for sushi - highly recommend. The fish is always so fresh!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best sushi in SF

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    MCNguyen

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very good quality sashimi and sushi. Friendly service.

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    ChristopheC

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Excellent selection of high-quality fish. Very well-prepared sushi you can feel (perfect temperature of rice, just the right amount of soy and wasabi). I would have liked more appetizer options however. Also, was eager to see more Korean-inspired dishes. Still, I would highly recommend this place for sushi

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    The sashimi is so fresh and the sake is amazing! service is very attentive and I’ve Loved every dish I’ve had there!

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    yuti

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Omakase was really good and we were really full afterwards.

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