As a sushi aficionado, I'm constantly looking for new Japanese restaurants to try. So I was delighted to discover Domo Sushi, a hidden gem tucked away in a nondescript area in Hayes Valley. The space is very small, with only about 15 seats, so I made sure to get there before the dinner rush. The menu mostly features sushi, so if you like your fish, this is your spot.
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What piqued my interest in Domo were their "crudos" - individual servings of raw seafood, garnished appropriately and served on spoons. And at $4.95 for any two spoons, these tasty bite-sized morsels are still on the affordable side.
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I would also definitely return for the sashimi. Simple presentation and fresh, thick slices of deliciousness.
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Marvelous texture along with the signature light, buttery taste of yellowtail
Domo's menu also has a good assortment of sushi rolls, ranging from the usual suspects like spider and rainbow rolls, to their own house specialties.
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broiled asparagus and tobiko, topped with salmon, sliced lemon, and yuzu cucumber
I rather enjoyed this roll, as it was a fun medley of textures and flavors (sweetness of the salmon, nutty bitterness of the asparagus, and citrus zest from the lemon). I'm still a bit bewildered by the name though ... I wouldn't exactly associate lemons with sex appeal. But maybe it's just me.
Domo Sushi
511 Laguna Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-8887
Domo Sushi
511 Laguna Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-8887