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Respected sushi chef Roger Chong wraps creative rolls & offers menu tips at this unassuming eatery.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1910 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 931-9319
Website: http://www.zushipuzzle.com/
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Reviews
Karen Ma
I had heard good things about this place, so I was excited to try it.
We ordered three appetizers, eight pieces of nigiri, and the chicken udon.
We arrived at 5:30 p.m. They open at 5 p.m., and we were the first customers there. The place is definitely more of a hole-in-the-wall and appears to be family-run. I have nothing against hole-in-the-wall restaurants, but the restaurant was empty and extremely quiet. There was no music playing, so it was complete silence until another couple came in. Even then, I’m not a fan of restaurants that don’t play some kind of background music—the silence made the place feel even more lifeless.
Onto the food:
The grilled sea bass was good.
The seaweed cucumber salad was so-so. The mackerel that came with it tasted fishy, which could have been due to it being cured, but I just wasn’t a fan.
We also ordered the fried tofu, but it didn’t come out until near the end of our meal. I’m not sure why it took so long, especially since the kitchen wasn’t busy.
I enjoyed the scallops and kani (crab). They were sweet, and the scallops had a good texture. The hamachi was my second favorite. Unfortunately, the madai and salmon didn’t taste fresh. The toro was probably the worst piece of toro I’ve ever had—it was extremely fishy in both taste and smell. I’ve never had toro like that before. The unagi also had a slight sour taste.
The stir-fried chicken udon was good.
I was also confused by the order in which the food came out—it felt very disorganized. To make matters worse, my boyfriend has been experiencing stomach issues since last night’s dinner and is still recovering.
Overall, the cooked dishes were pretty good and decent. However, when it comes to the raw items, it may be safer to order more commonly requested dishes, as they’re more likely to be made with fresher fish.
… moreWe ordered three appetizers, eight pieces of nigiri, and the chicken udon.
We arrived at 5:30 p.m. They open at 5 p.m., and we were the first customers there. The place is definitely more of a hole-in-the-wall and appears to be family-run. I have nothing against hole-in-the-wall restaurants, but the restaurant was empty and extremely quiet. There was no music playing, so it was complete silence until another couple came in. Even then, I’m not a fan of restaurants that don’t play some kind of background music—the silence made the place feel even more lifeless.
Onto the food:
The grilled sea bass was good.
The seaweed cucumber salad was so-so. The mackerel that came with it tasted fishy, which could have been due to it being cured, but I just wasn’t a fan.
We also ordered the fried tofu, but it didn’t come out until near the end of our meal. I’m not sure why it took so long, especially since the kitchen wasn’t busy.
I enjoyed the scallops and kani (crab). They were sweet, and the scallops had a good texture. The hamachi was my second favorite. Unfortunately, the madai and salmon didn’t taste fresh. The toro was probably the worst piece of toro I’ve ever had—it was extremely fishy in both taste and smell. I’ve never had toro like that before. The unagi also had a slight sour taste.
The stir-fried chicken udon was good.
I was also confused by the order in which the food came out—it felt very disorganized. To make matters worse, my boyfriend has been experiencing stomach issues since last night’s dinner and is still recovering.
Overall, the cooked dishes were pretty good and decent. However, when it comes to the raw items, it may be safer to order more commonly requested dishes, as they’re more likely to be made with fresher fish.
ROB Lambda
I got sick!
I made a reservation attempting to get omokase, but was told the counter was booked. We got there early (5pm) reservations and walked into an empty restaurant. We were asked if we had a reservation then seated at a table immediately.
We ordered appetizers, a bunch of different nigiri, and an udon dish. The order of the food was a bit strange. About ¾ of the nigiri arrived first, then some of the appetizers, then more appetizers, the rest of the nigiri, then the udon.
Some of the fish with the nigiri tasted off, and I’m guessing that’s what did it to me. I didn’t get a pitcure of the first plate of nigiri.
The udon seemed like it was ½ a pack of udon. It was a pretty small serving. It did taste good, though.
The tempura was ok – I say this mostly because I found an ant walked on the inside of the black dish.
Everything was pretty slow. The whole meal took almost 2 hours. It looks like cooked food came from downstairs, and sushi was cut at the sushi bar. Two other tables for a total of 3 other people got seated while we were there, so I’m not sure why it took so long to get food.
Initially, it was really quiet. There are wall mounted speakers, but no music was playing. What did break the silence was a couple who started watching videos on a phone with the volume up really high.
About 10 minutes after leaving, I got violently ill. While driving home, I had to stop and find a place to use a restroom.
Cleanliness may be a huge, much needed thing here. Because I got sick, I cannot recommend this place at all.
… moreI made a reservation attempting to get omokase, but was told the counter was booked. We got there early (5pm) reservations and walked into an empty restaurant. We were asked if we had a reservation then seated at a table immediately.
We ordered appetizers, a bunch of different nigiri, and an udon dish. The order of the food was a bit strange. About ¾ of the nigiri arrived first, then some of the appetizers, then more appetizers, the rest of the nigiri, then the udon.
Some of the fish with the nigiri tasted off, and I’m guessing that’s what did it to me. I didn’t get a pitcure of the first plate of nigiri.
The udon seemed like it was ½ a pack of udon. It was a pretty small serving. It did taste good, though.
The tempura was ok – I say this mostly because I found an ant walked on the inside of the black dish.
Everything was pretty slow. The whole meal took almost 2 hours. It looks like cooked food came from downstairs, and sushi was cut at the sushi bar. Two other tables for a total of 3 other people got seated while we were there, so I’m not sure why it took so long to get food.
Initially, it was really quiet. There are wall mounted speakers, but no music was playing. What did break the silence was a couple who started watching videos on a phone with the volume up really high.
About 10 minutes after leaving, I got violently ill. While driving home, I had to stop and find a place to use a restroom.
Cleanliness may be a huge, much needed thing here. Because I got sick, I cannot recommend this place at all.
Anna Jacobi (in ajacobi)
Roger is the godfather of SF sushi. He has been serving since 2004. He knows all the best cuts and will show you how to eat sushi the appropriate way.
This is a SF local secret. Try to get a bar seat for omakase. He feeds you till your full. The atmosphere screams locals only. Leave your attitude outside and let Roger guide you through an amazing meal. There is rumor he might retire in a couple years.
This is one of my favorite places for sushi.
… moreThis is a SF local secret. Try to get a bar seat for omakase. He feeds you till your full. The atmosphere screams locals only. Leave your attitude outside and let Roger guide you through an amazing meal. There is rumor he might retire in a couple years.
This is one of my favorite places for sushi.
Duong Le
we went in with no reservation and ordered a la carte, not omakase. 16 pcs chef sashimi was 5/5 absolutely standout, a must order. the salesforce roll and miso soup was nothing to write home about, no need to order. staff was very attentive. it’s a no-frills spot but i think atmosphere could be improved.
… moreLacey Shandro
Randomly found this place with great reviews and popped in at 7pm on a Saturday wanting to leave the crazy crowds at Fisherman’s warf. They were able to seat us right away without reservations and service was spectacular. The sushi was insanely good quality and well priced. The service wasn’t super fast because they only have 1 chef who was also doing an omakase seating while we were there but we had our whole meal within 1.5 hrs which we thought was normal speed. Absolutely would come back and recommend!
… moreEric Hernandez
Read the reviews to the superb little sushi place. The owner/chef is very entertaining with made our early dinner pleasurable from a distance. The bar seating area was preoccupied by patrons dining so we did nit get the full experience. Either way. It was a great dining experience. I ordered a tempura chicken appetizer with lemon wedges on the side. The combination was terrific. Fresh and tasty! The salmon sushi roll can with avocado, cucumber, and wasabi / fresh ginger too. Great combination!! Filling but not too filling. I would recommend this place to sushi lovers.
… morefurqan syed
Some of the best sushi you can have. Best hand roll I ever had ever. People complain about the lack of music but honestly I love the quiet and intimate vibe. Something very endearing about this family owned business that I really loved. Came here for valentines and had a great time
… moreTerra Liu
Roger is incredible. His passion and love for flavors and his craft come through with every bite. This will be our new go-to sushi spot. Call and get reservations at the counter for omakase! It’s the best. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.
… moreTrang Trinh
It was such a wonderful and enjoyable experience. Roger and the rest of the staff are incredibly loving and friendly. We could not have asked for a more memorable experience. Thank you so much for making us feel so loved and cared for!
Ask for the sushi bar seats – you will not regret it! It is your very own omasake experience, but better because in addition to really good sushi, you get to enjoy Roger’s company. Highly recommend the aged tuna, Norwegian mackerel, and Wagyu nigiri! Also, make sure to leave some room for their in-house ice cream and desserts!
… moreAsk for the sushi bar seats – you will not regret it! It is your very own omasake experience, but better because in addition to really good sushi, you get to enjoy Roger’s company. Highly recommend the aged tuna, Norwegian mackerel, and Wagyu nigiri! Also, make sure to leave some room for their in-house ice cream and desserts!
Richard Bronilla
Sat at the bar for my wife’s bday omakase dinner and Roger, the sushi chef/owner, did not disappoint! Some of the best fish I’ve ever had, great conversation as well, Roger is very knowledgeable! Some of the major highlights. 2 kinds of uni on soft tofu (Roger prefers it this way and wow it’s good), yellowtail nigiri, blue fin tuna a few ways , soft shell crab hand roll and last but not least a5 Japanese wagyu nigiri with shaved foie gras! Had about 15 courses each, came out to about $200 each and that’s with a big bottle of sake, tax and tip. Worth every penny!
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