Last year my two roommates and I visited the top 10 sushi restaurants in SF as rated on Citysearch. Not only did Zushi Puzzle beat out every other place by a long shot, but it also transformed us from casual sushi-eaters into fully-fledged sushi snobs.
The fish are flown in from Japan, and the quality and freshness is phenomenal. Furthermore, regulars always have something new to try, as different fish are brought in from across the Pacific, and Roger constantly experiments with amazing new rolls while adhering to traditional ingredients (authentic sushi uses no mayo or cilantro, for instance). For the best experience, make a reservation at the bar. Were there every Sunday night.
P.S. Try the new "Smoky Rego" roll. (Yup, if you're a regular, you can have a roll named after you!) It features salmon skin, bonito flakes, and other strong flavors that magically balance each other out.
Pros: Chef, Quality of fish, Creativity of rolls
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