Help...Ozumo, Sebo or Hime?

[mcw]

I have read mixed reports on all of the above. I need to book a reservation this week-please help. MW

[iwantmytwodollars]

If you care about the purity of the fish and the reverence with which it's prepared, go to Sebo. They are not fooling around. It's not flashy or trendy (though it is an elegant space in what is kind of a trendy neighborhood). As others mentioned, it is wise to sit at the bar and take the suggestions of the chefs/waitress. They won't let you down.
(I once went my own way and ordered a pickled turnip roll. Learned my lesson then.)

[Robert Lauriston]

Definitely sit at the bar.

Mistake not to at any good sushi bar, really.

[kewlio]

sebo for sure, just make sure u bring ur wallet

if u wanna get dazzled, show up early (like, 6pm) and sit at the bar for the omakase (or split it and order more fish)

avoid hime

[Hachimachi]

Sebo is a real gem: beautiful, intimate space; cool, knowledgeable owner; and most importantly the freshest fish. Hime masks their mediocre ingredients with overwrought rolls, and Ozumo is mostly about the downtown scene, but if you want style AND substance, definitely visit Sebo. It's up there with Sushi Ran and Nobu, in my opinion, but with a smaller, more seasonally tailored menu.

[grubber4]

i have had some terrific meals at Ozumo actually. It is quite expensive, but of the three restaurants you ask for, I would recommend Ozumo and order more than your standard sushi fare. If you have time and money to spare, the Chef's tasting menu can be quite good as can the robata grill.

[ceekskat]

Ozumo is no where near Nobu...

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/441114

[Robert Lauriston]

What kind of meal are you hoping for?

Sebo takes no reservations.

[mcw]

Fresh, innovative japanese eg., I enjoy Nobu (NYC)and like Sushi Ran. I will be in SF during the week and thought I would give one of the three listed above a try. Thank you, mcw

[Doodleboomer]

don't go to hime. more than mediocre, mediocre

[Robert Lauriston]

For innovative, I think Ame before any of those.

[ceekskat]

Agreed, but limited sashimi menu. Really, really wish they offered more!

[Robert Lauriston]

Nothing innovative about sashimi.