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The Roll, San Francisco, CA

The Roll

4.9 (11)
$30 and under
Sushi
921 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1006

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
All our dishes are created by Sushi Hakko Omakase’s Executive Chef Alex, and we started The Roll to share his incredible Japanese cuisine with more people in a casual and approachable way. Our main offerings include Futomaki (sushi rolls), Kaisen-Don (sashimi rice bowls), and Large-Sized Nigiri and Inari Sushi.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 11 people are saying

The Roll reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Roll offers "fantastic" sushi with creative, authentic Japanese flavors. This new neighborhood gem boasts a cozy atmosphere and exceptional cuisine, making it a standout in SOMA. Patrons rave about the "best Japanese food" and are eager to return. The restaurant is still perfecting service but delivers a delightful dining experience.
11 Reviews
  1. Richard VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the experience was great and so was the food. The owner working there mentioned that he was short staffed and that one of his chefs called in sick so it might take a while to get our food. This was really not the case as he kept up on our drinks and the food came out in less than 15 minutes.

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  2. john VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second time eating here - it's fairly new. The sushi rolls are FANTASTIC! I just live on the next block and am so happy to have them in the neighborhood.

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  3. sreekumar VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best new Japanese authentic food in a great ambience

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  4. Richard VIP

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our third time visiting and the place gets better every time. They are still working out the kinks of being a new restaurant, but the food is spectacular with a good selection of saki and wines that pair well with the fresh fish.

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  5. Keith

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It's going to be hard for this restaurant to remain open if it's going to compete with others in town.

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  6. Teresa

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff was extremely nice. It was just hard getting things cause as we sat down, we didn't get the menu right away and waited about 10-15 mins. The menu we got was just the special and didn't get to look at the other regular menu. We thanked the staff for recommendation. Overall it still wasn't bad. Food was tasty! -Teresa

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  7. Joanna

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and ambience! Would come back again asap

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  8. David

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd night in a row! Had some different dishes. All food and drink excellent again!

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  9. David

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Japanese food we have had by far! We booked a return for dinner the next night!

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  10. Martin

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Roll is praised for its high-quality sushi, especially the signature Roll, which combines traditional Japanese flavors in a creative way. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere adds to the enjoyment, making it a go-to place for those seeking authentic Japanese cuisine.

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FAQs

The Roll offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 961-8705.

The Roll is rated 4.9 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. SOMA

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Roll

921 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107-1006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th Street
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Alex
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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