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An industrial-chic omakase destination that serves seasonal seafood sourced from Japan, plus sake.
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Address: 115 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (628) 224-2074
Website: https://www.theshotasf.com/
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Reviews
Zeno Lee
One of the best meals/experiences I’ve had. From the moment we walked in to when we left, everyone was super attentive and constantly checking in on us. We did the drink pairing and they were very generous in keeping each glass topped off for each course. The sake selection was truly fragrant and tasty!
Now the food was just superb. Amazing Japanese flavors and the presentation was sublime. There wasn’t a single bite that I could criticize at all. It was enjoyed thoroughly by everyone in our dinner party! Hands down I would come again.
… moreNow the food was just superb. Amazing Japanese flavors and the presentation was sublime. There wasn’t a single bite that I could criticize at all. It was enjoyed thoroughly by everyone in our dinner party! Hands down I would come again.
Alexander Lee
One of my favorite omakase experiences I have had was at The Shota. Jason was our chef and we talked with him about his experience training in Japan and how he was a San Francisco native. Every course was amazing but I really enjoyed the sashimi course! Aside from the food the place is beautiful and the plating is so well thought out.
… moreYoung Eun Kim
Best omakase, and one of the best dining experience I’ve had. Ingredients are so fresh! You get to try dishes of new styles that you don’t easily see elsewhere. It’s a pampering experience for you and your palate.
Highly recommend getting the beverage pairing. You get a good range of wine and sake that goes along well with the dishes.
Chefs and servers are very kind, engaging with you throughout the dining experience. Reservations are not easy and it can be pricey, but worth it.
… moreHighly recommend getting the beverage pairing. You get a good range of wine and sake that goes along well with the dishes.
Chefs and servers are very kind, engaging with you throughout the dining experience. Reservations are not easy and it can be pricey, but worth it.
Andy N
A special experience that highlights resourcefulness and unrelenting focus to details. Although I will not say the taste of everything I had was to my liking, I am grateful for the hospitable warmth that The Shota brought to my palate. Throughout the meal I could feel the Chef’s desire to give me unique tastes while highlighting how important it is to stay in touch with the ingredients. The service is truly excellent, constantly trying make us feel pampered and appreciated for dining with them.
… moreChang Liu
We came here to celebrate a birthday and did not leave disappointed. The food was really good and had some fun spins on Japanese ingredients that were creative compared to other omakase spots in the city.
The whole vibe of the place is modern and polished, yet warm. Before the courses begin they show you the fish that will be used and the supplements you can get, we got the uni supplement which came in a little box for us to enjoy through out the meal. It was of really high quality, sweet and light with no after taste. There were two types of in house made ginger with different textures that pair well with different courses and they brought outa bluefin tuna head to tell us more about the fish and how it’s used in sushi which was fun.
Would highly recommend for an occasion!
… moreThe whole vibe of the place is modern and polished, yet warm. Before the courses begin they show you the fish that will be used and the supplements you can get, we got the uni supplement which came in a little box for us to enjoy through out the meal. It was of really high quality, sweet and light with no after taste. There were two types of in house made ginger with different textures that pair well with different courses and they brought outa bluefin tuna head to tell us more about the fish and how it’s used in sushi which was fun.
Would highly recommend for an occasion!
E Lee
Came here for a birthday dinner. We walked into a shared lobby and then found their symbol above the door. We were greeted warmly by the staff and seated promptly. They have the same mannerisms as I’ve had from other omakases in the city. I appreciate seeing the fish used for the night. Everything was fresh and beautifully done. I appreciate a carafe option given we came on a work night.
I also appreciated the music playing in the background and the manga check book at the end with the bill.
… moreI also appreciated the music playing in the background and the manga check book at the end with the bill.
Drew M
Amazing omakase and sushi chef expertise. The GM/bev manager was very over the top. She thought she was cute and friendly but she made our dinner awkward and less enjoyable. She needs to figure out how to cater to all guests the same and not make some regulars feel special and others feel ignored or awkward. She also spent so much time with others that several of our courses went by without the drink pairing. Overall the meal was amazing because of the food. She dragged the rest of the experience down.
… moreSquirrel Friend
The Shota offers some of the best nigiris that I have had. Their handling of the blue fin tuna is impeccable. I recommend trying all cuts of the tuna. The squid in uni sauce is another amazing dish. I usually do not care much for the rice in nigiri, but they take rice to a different level here. The rice is seasoned well. The presentation of each dish is gorgeous. Service is very attentive. I usually find sake a little too sweet for my taste, but the sommelier/sake person helped me find a couple things that are just right. The chef and staff keep the bantering going well. The interior is well decorated. However, during my dinner, a young chef/helper was scolded in front of the diners. I found that kind of off putting, and it kind of took away from the experience and vibe a little. I think the reprimand should have happened behind the scene. Otherwise, it could have been another perfect experience.
… moreOlivia
This is probably the best and most impressive omakase I’ve had in San Francisco so far. I highly recommend it, especially for special occasions like birthdays or celebrations. The service, the food, everything was absolutely perfect. The freshness of the fish was outstanding. I really loved it and I’ll definitely be back again.
… moreayush kalani
I went to The Shota with a friend of mine for my birthday dinner and I wasn’t disappointed.
We both picked the omakase experience and added some supplements and a la carte items throughout the experience. Their service was exceptional. Let’s talk about the service first – it was exceptional. Any small detail you could think of, they provided service for that – taking care of your coat, getting you seated, putting the napkin on your lap, pourig drinks, cleaning the plates after every sample… you name it. The staff was very friendly.
The place was packed when we went. There was only bar dining experience from what I could tell, but still, each group was seated far apart that it felt like a private dining experience. The music choicd and the ambiance were great as well.
Now let’s talk about the food. Here is all that we got per person –
1. Aburi Toro (seared tuna belly)
2. Uni
3. Mategai (razor clam)
4. Hamo (conger eel)
5. Tako sakura ni (japanese octopus)
6. Asari & Soramame (neck clam & Fava beans)
7. Kanpachi, hon masu & shiro ika (young amberjack, cherry trout, white squid)
8. Kasugodai (young sea bream)
9. Hotate (Hokkaido sea scallop)
10. Uni (Hokkaido sea urchin)
11. Kamasu (baracuda)
12. Ayu (sweetfish)
13. Honmaguro akami (lean bluefin tuna)
14. Honmaguro Toro (faty bluefin tuna)
15. Saba (mackerel)
16. Anago (sea water eel)
17. Honmaguro temaki (bluefin tuna handroll)
18. Akadashi (aged miso soup)
19. Tamago (savory egg custard)
20. Hojicha (roasted green tea)
21. Hokkaido ensui uni
We also ordered a bottle of Senkin classic muku, tochigi (sake).
The presentation of the food was amazing. The plating was very vibrant and appealing, and every cut of the fish that we tried was super fresh. Miso soup, temaki, and mategai were okay (have had better), but everything else was delicious. Uni and tuna were buttery, smooth, and so light that it would melt the moment you put it in your mouth.
They encourage you to use your hands instead of chopsticks for eating fish, so they provide you with wet napkin to clean your hands.
Overall, it was a great dining experience. I knew when I made my reservation that they don’t do anything special for any sort of celebrations (except lighting a candle towards the end so you can make a wish), so keep that in mind when you make your booking.
… moreWe both picked the omakase experience and added some supplements and a la carte items throughout the experience. Their service was exceptional. Let’s talk about the service first – it was exceptional. Any small detail you could think of, they provided service for that – taking care of your coat, getting you seated, putting the napkin on your lap, pourig drinks, cleaning the plates after every sample… you name it. The staff was very friendly.
The place was packed when we went. There was only bar dining experience from what I could tell, but still, each group was seated far apart that it felt like a private dining experience. The music choicd and the ambiance were great as well.
Now let’s talk about the food. Here is all that we got per person –
1. Aburi Toro (seared tuna belly)
2. Uni
3. Mategai (razor clam)
4. Hamo (conger eel)
5. Tako sakura ni (japanese octopus)
6. Asari & Soramame (neck clam & Fava beans)
7. Kanpachi, hon masu & shiro ika (young amberjack, cherry trout, white squid)
8. Kasugodai (young sea bream)
9. Hotate (Hokkaido sea scallop)
10. Uni (Hokkaido sea urchin)
11. Kamasu (baracuda)
12. Ayu (sweetfish)
13. Honmaguro akami (lean bluefin tuna)
14. Honmaguro Toro (faty bluefin tuna)
15. Saba (mackerel)
16. Anago (sea water eel)
17. Honmaguro temaki (bluefin tuna handroll)
18. Akadashi (aged miso soup)
19. Tamago (savory egg custard)
20. Hojicha (roasted green tea)
21. Hokkaido ensui uni
We also ordered a bottle of Senkin classic muku, tochigi (sake).
The presentation of the food was amazing. The plating was very vibrant and appealing, and every cut of the fish that we tried was super fresh. Miso soup, temaki, and mategai were okay (have had better), but everything else was delicious. Uni and tuna were buttery, smooth, and so light that it would melt the moment you put it in your mouth.
They encourage you to use your hands instead of chopsticks for eating fish, so they provide you with wet napkin to clean your hands.
Overall, it was a great dining experience. I knew when I made my reservation that they don’t do anything special for any sort of celebrations (except lighting a candle towards the end so you can make a wish), so keep that in mind when you make your booking.