Zushi Puzzle

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1910 Lombard St (at between Buchanan Street and US Hwy101)
San Francisco, CA 94123

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(415) 931-9319
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Some of the freshest (and most affordable!) sushi in the bay area sit at sushi counter to be treated like seafood royalty

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I grew up in Japan and the sushi here was like the "fast food" or "deli" sushi found in local supermarkets - edible, but average at best. The quality of the fish here was mediocr...

No Delivery 10/12/2005

The sushi was great though I got take out. I have heard eating at the sushi bar is amazing. I would go back. The price was also great. Too bad they don't still deliver. I would order a whole lot more often. more
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Best In The World 10/11/2005

I have been eating Sushi and Sashimi for more than 20 years. My first sushi experience was when I lived in Japan for 2-1/2 years. I went to some of the finest sushi restaurants in Tokyo, those in the Ginza and Tsukiji (Main Tokyo Fish Market). I have had great sushi throughout Asia and America. The Sushi and Sashimi I had at Zushi Puzzle was either fish I have gotten nowhere else in the WORLD (which for me is ALWAYS a wonderful adventure), or the finest example of fish that I have got from other places. Though I have only been there twice (Zushi Puzzle is a long drive from Santa Cruz), I will be going there as often as I can. For Quality and Selection Zushi Puzzle is the pinnacle. Pros: Selection, Quality, Friendliness Cons: Too Far From Sant Cru, San Francisco Traffic more
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Best In The World 10/11/2005

I have been eating Sushi and Sashimi for more than 20 years. My first sushi experience was when I lived in Japan for 2-1/2 years. I went to some of the finest sushi restaurants in Tokyo, those in the Ginza and Tsukiji (Main Tokyo Fish Market). I have had great sushi throughout Asia and America. The Sushi and Sashimi I had at Zushi Puzzle was either fish I have gotten nowhere else in the WORLD (which for me is ALWAYS a wonderful adventure), or the finest example of fish that I have got from other places. Though I have only been there twice (Zushi Puzzle is a long drive from Santa Cruz), I will be going there as often as I can. For Quality and Selection Zushi Puzzle is the pinnacle. Pros: Selection, Quality, Friendliness Cons: Too Far From Sant Cru, San Francisco Traffic more
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No Delivery 10/11/2005

The sushi was great though I got take out. I have heard eating at the sushi bar is amazing. I would go back. The price was also great. Too bad they don't still deliver. I would order a whole lot more often. more
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real sushi for Japanese people too 10/10/2005

I am Japanese. I was very impressed to eat a fresh, tasty sushi in Zushi Puzzle. I tried some rolls and sashimi. They were all fresh!! No wonder Zushi is one of the popular sushi place in town!! My other Japanese friend said their sushi & sashimi are like the one you can eat in Japan! Thank you Roger-san, we will be back soon!!! Pros: fresh sushi, good service more
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real sushi for Japanese people too 10/10/2005

I am Japanese. I was very impressed to eat a fresh, tasty sushi in Zushi Puzzle. I tried some rolls and sashimi. They were all fresh!! No wonder Zushi is one of the popular sushi place in town!! My other Japanese friend said their sushi & sashimi are like the one you can eat in Japan! Thank you Roger-san, we will be back soon!!! Pros: fresh sushi, good service more
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Excellent Zushi 10/1/2005

I went to Zushi Puzzle the other night and had a lasting experience. The sushi exceeded my expectations by far. My recommendations would be the Armadillo Roll, Dynasty Spider Roll, and the Unagi Remix. The arrangement of the sushi was so exquisite but alas, sushi is made for eating. After eating each roll, the taste was still rolling around in my mouth; if only my stomach could hold more. Zushi Puzzle is definitely worth another visit. Pros: sushi, sushi, sushi more
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Excellent Zushi 10/1/2005

I went to Zushi Puzzle the other night and had a lasting experience. The sushi exceeded my expectations by far. My recommendations would be the Armadillo Roll, Dynasty Spider Roll, and the Unagi Remix. The arrangement of the sushi was so exquisite but alas, sushi is made for eating. After eating each roll, the taste was still rolling around in my mouth; if only my stomach could hold more. Zushi Puzzle is definitely worth another visit. Pros: sushi, sushi, sushi more
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Unbelievable! 10/1/2005

A good friend of mine from Australia brought me to Zushi Puzzle. He got a highly recommendation from his relatives. The sushi and freshness of the fish was unbelievable. Even though I live in the local area, I can't believe that I have never discovered this place. The waitstaff was very helpful in recommending sushi to us. After this outing, I went to Citysearch only to discover that Zushi Puzzle was voted Best of Citysearch. I just feel that I should share with everyone else that this is THE PLACE TO GO FOR SUSHI! Pros: waitstaff, sushi, service Cons: none more
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Unbelievable! 10/1/2005

A good friend of mine from Australia brought me to Zushi Puzzle. He got a highly recommendation from his relatives. The sushi and freshness of the fish was unbelievable. Even though I live in the local area, I can't believe that I have never discovered this place. The waitstaff was very helpful in recommending sushi to us. After this outing, I went to Citysearch only to discover that Zushi Puzzle was voted Best of Citysearch. I just feel that I should share with everyone else that this is THE PLACE TO GO FOR SUSHI! Pros: waitstaff, sushi, service more
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say mmmm for the joji roll 9/30/2005

wow what a great sushi experience, we have been going to the zushi puzzle for over a year and it is the best sushi in all of san francisco, all of the fish is amazing and roger always has something new and exciting up his sleeve! the best and hottest new roll on the menu is the joji roll.....what is the joji roll you ask? its a yummy combination of butterfish and a whole lot more for only the most adventurous sushi palette, don't walk...run to zushi puzzle for the joji roll!!!!!! Pros: joji roll Cons: none! more
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say mmmm for the joji roll 9/29/2005

wow what a great sushi experience, we have been going to the zushi puzzle for over a year and it is the best sushi in all of san francisco, all of the fish is amazing and roger always has something new and exciting up his sleeve! the best and hottest new roll on the menu is the joji roll.....what is the joji roll you ask? its a yummy combination of butterfish and a whole lot more for only the most adventurous sushi palette, don't walk...run to zushi puzzle for the joji roll!!!!!! Pros: joji roll Cons: none! more
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User review by richierich33 9/28/2005

I went to Zushi Puzzle on a monday for a friends birthday. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant and it still took us 2 hours to get our food. The wait staff was horrible as they kept mixing up our orders even though we never moved from our spots, on top of that they forgot a few of our dishes we ordered. I had the beef teriyaki and ordered it medium-rare; what i got was a piece of meat that was brown on the outside and raw in the middle. When i sent it back, they just put it in the microwave to try to cook it to my doneness. Absolutely horrible experience!!! more
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User review by richierich33 9/27/2005

I went to Zushi Puzzle on a monday for a friends birthday. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant and it still took us 2 hours to get our food. The wait staff was horrible as they kept mixing up our orders even though we never moved from our spots, on top of that they forgot a few of our dishes we ordered. I had the beef teriyaki and ordered it medium-rare; what i got was a piece of meat that was brown on the outside and raw in the middle. When i sent it back, they just put it in the microwave to try to cook it to my doneness. Absolutely horrible experience!!! more
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Best Sushi around the Bay 9/8/2005

My wife and I have been eating Roger's sushi (chef and owner of Zushi Puzzle) for 6 years. We've probably eaten at 30 sushi restaurants in the bay area yet we keep coming back. Roger has the ability to prepare his sushi in the most creative and delicious ways. We've brought many friends to Zushi Puzzle who have all become fans. I strongly recommend a visit. One dinner and it will win you over. Pros: Best food, excellent wait staff more
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Puzzle: a sushi gem on this side of the Pacific 9/8/2005

I lived in Tokyo for two years and ate a wide range of sushi while in Japan. My favorite spot while there was a sushi restaurant about a block away from the Tsukiji central fish market that I religiously visited every Sat. night for dinner. Since returning from Japan I longed to visit that restaurant again, that is until I visited Puzzle on a recommendation from a friend. Ive had some of the best sushi Ive ever had while dining here (including Japan). The service is unbeatable and the surroundings are far more relaxing than many other restaurants Ive been crammed into in the city, and in the south Bay. If you want some great fish in an original restaurant with close attention to your dining experience, do try here. If you dont youll be missing a true dinning treat. Pros: food, service, ambience Cons: The drive from SJ more
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Puzzle: a sushi gem on this side of the Pacific 9/7/2005

I lived in Tokyo for two years and ate a wide range of sushi while in Japan. My favorite spot while there was a sushi restaurant about a block away from the Tsukiji central fish market that I religiously visited every Sat. night for dinner. Since returning from Japan I longed to visit that restaurant again, that is until I visited Puzzle on a recommendation from a friend. Ive had some of the best sushi Ive ever had while dining here (including Japan). The service is unbeatable and the surroundings are far more relaxing than many other restaurants Ive been crammed into in the city, and in the south Bay. If you want some great fish in an original restaurant with close attention to your dining experience, do try here. If you dont youll be missing a true dinning treat. Pros: food, service, ambience Cons: The drive from SJ more
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Best Sushi around the Bay 9/7/2005

My wife and I have been eating Roger's sushi (chef and owner of Zushi Puzzle) for 6 years. We've probably eaten at 30 sushi restaurants in the bay area yet we keep coming back. Roger has the ability to prepare his sushi in the most creative and delicious ways. We've brought many friends to Zushi Puzzle who have all become fans. I strongly recommend a visit. One dinner and it will win you over. Pros: Best food, excellent wait staff more
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Very overrated 9/2/2005

I grew up in Japan and the sushi here was like the "fast food" or "deli" sushi found in local supermarkets - edible, but average at best. The quality of the fish here was mediocre (some pieces were downright stringy and chewy), and the fish was so thinly sliced that if you held it up to the light, you would be able to see the cheap wall decorations hung up on the restaurant walls through it. We were excited to try Zushi after reading the rave Citysearch reviews, but were highly disappointed with our visit. There are hundreds of other mundane sushi restaurants in the city that are worth a second visit before this one. Pros: Service, No wait (about 15, people on Fri night) Cons: Quality and flavor, Parking, Empty more
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Very overrated 9/2/2005

I grew up in Japan and the sushi here was like the ""fast food"" or ""deli"" sushi found in local supermarkets - edible, but average at best. The quality of the fish here was mediocre (some pieces were downright stringy and chewy), and the fish was so thinly sliced that if you held it up to the light, you would be able to see the cheap wall decorations hung up on the restaurant walls through it. We were excited to try Zushi after reading the rave Citysearch reviews, but were highly disappointed with our visit. There are hundreds of other mundane sushi restaurants in the city that are worth a second visit before this one. Pros: Service, No wait (about 15, people on Fri night) Cons: Quality and flavor, Parking, Empty more
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  • The Scene
    Mismatched hanging lamps are surrounded by lavender stucco walls decorated with sushi photos and a black-and-white chef's robe. Lounge-worthy beats bump while multicultural...

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  • Hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: North, Cow Hollow
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