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Friends Only San Francisco Reviews from The Last Year
A bit too pricey for omakase at this level But it's still
A bit too pricey for omakase at this level But it's still worth it Food was good but not very creative For $700/person I'd expect something better or different than the places that I spent less than $500/ person Everything is a "meet expectation", nothing exceeds
From the moment we settled into my seat at the intimate
From the moment we settled into my seat at the intimate sushi bar, I knew we were in for something extraordinary. The modern ambiance was serene yet charged with anticipation, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Each course that graced my plate was delicious! From the delicate slices of sashimi to the meticulously handcrafted nigiri, every bite was a perfect balance of texture, temperature, and taste. The quality of the ingredients was unmistakable, with each piece of fish showcasing the freshest, most pristine flavors imaginable. Whether it was the velvety richness of the toro or the briny complexity of the uni, each ingredient was treated with the utmost respect, allowing its natural beauty to shine through. The service was excellent throughout the evening and the chefs and staff were attentive. Also, they were accommodating when we showed up a bit late for our seating. We will def be coming back soon!
Food, service, ambiance - all resulted in an evening both
Food, service, ambiance - all resulted in an evening both of us enjoyed. We went with sake paring as well and it was well done and fun!
Omakase so good, it transcends resolutions.
New year, new memories made with the fams. So lucky to have gotten a reservation on January 6th for 7 of us out of the 10 seatings available each service. Thank Linda for helping us score this dinner. The ambiance was like home away from home, very intimate + made to order everything, it was the perfect culinary escape. They use a dry-aging process that is a very interesting approach to enhancing the textures (melt-in-your mouth tenderness) and flavors of the fish (reducing fishy odors) that truly elevates the entire experience. From the fresh tasting fish to the great choices of dinnerware to add visual appeal, we really enjoyed every single bit of the meal from start to finish. Friends Only is a restaurant you must try. Reservations are tough but so well worth the effort.
Not worth the price tag.
I know Friends Only is new and the AKIKOS group does some amazing things, but our experience fell short on multiple occasions. - The TORO blue fin tuna (fatty tuna belly that everyone loves), did not melt in my mouth and it was a bit stringy. - The sushi chef couldn't really tell us anything about the mackerel or sea perch. A few patrons wanted to know where it was from and where it swims. He said that it's from Japan and it swims in the water around Japan. He wasn't joking. I overheard the other sushi chef giving actually information that would've made our meal more special. - Not much in the menu--too much sea urchin. Don't get me wrong, I love sea urchin, but there was simply too much. - I didn't like how they were cleaning up the restaurant, like you can see them scrubbing the tables, while we were still enjoying dessert. I did really enjoy the Tostada (hokkaido scallop & sea urchin, golden kaluga cavier, nori). The cocktail I got was also wonderful: Usagi Creamsicle (milk punch, satsuma gin, vermouth, cara cara, white rabbit rice candy). Otherwise, the meal was not exceptional. If you're going to charge $400+ per person, must be an impeccable experience. I cannot recommend coming to this place when there are so many other better experiences for cheaper.
It's honestly shocking that Friends Only doesn't have a
It's honestly shocking that Friends Only doesn't have a Michelin star yet. Truly one of the best omakase experiences in the Bay Area and comparable to omakases in Honolulu and dare I say, Japan as well. As it's name alludes to - dining at Friends Only is akin to hanging out with friends at home in the living room and having great sushi with wine and sake pairings. This is by no means a negative but rather a reflection of the warmth and welcoming embrace as you enter the front door. Chef Weman, Linda, and Quade are spectacular. Chef Weman Li is both fun and educational which is a welcome change to some omakase experiences that are a "sacred temple and hush hush." He actively interacts and chats with guests and can talk endlessly about fish, dry aging techniques, and whatever wild dishes he's thinking about next. Friends Only specializes in dry aged fish and it's remarkable the textural transformation dry aged fish undergoes similarly to that of a dry age steak. More umami, deeper concentration of flavors, and complexity. Every course is grounded in "core" Japanese ingredients but with a flair of a mad man scientist with an unlimited budget and through the roof creativity. Hokkaido scallop served on a sesame tostada with Kaluga caviar and uni? Yup. It's possibly the most luxurious amuse bouche / first course with 0-100 roller coaster acceleration to kickstart the meal with a bang. Chawanmushi with shaved black Perigord truffles served in a clay vessel that looks like a cross of a lantern and a Moai Easter Island statue / Squidward's home? Yup. Lastly, Quade and Carson whip up possibly the best cocktails I've had in SF. Honestly Friends Only should also open a cocktail bar next door :)
My wife surprised me for my birthday by taking me here.
There's only 10 seats total and they are all countertop. I really enjoyed the experience as it wasn't just traditional omakase. TOSTADA - 5/5 hokkaido scallop & sea urchin, golden kaluga caviar, nori SASHIMI madai, tyee salmon, kanpachi - 2 weeks cured. Kanpachi is buttery and fatty. AMADAI tilefish - flaky. Never had the scales like crunchy bonito flakes 5/5 SAWARA japanese spanish mackerel CHAWANMUSHI - 5/5 egg custard, nasu, truffle, duck liver. amazing dish, never had a better tasting chawanmushi. Absolute delight MIRUGAI giant clam - the clam pieces were cut so small it's a bit sad. ZUKE soy cured bluefin - ENSUI UNI - 5/5 organic sea urchin. No added flavoring, the uni quality is impeccable SANMA pike mackerel UNAGI eel - charcoal grilled. Crispy layer soft flesh 4/5. Feels like not much flavor SUJIKO salmon roe - it's a bit stickier than I would like. Not as amazing I would have hoped Liz 4/5 GOKUJYO UNI - 5/5 friends only sea urchin. One of the purest uni that I've had. AKAMUTSU deep sea perch - soft and buttery TORO bluefin belly -5/5 HANDROLL 5/5 hokkaido sea urchin. This comes with an entire row of uni. Best uni handroll. GOHAN 3/5 king crab, kabocha, truffle. Crunchy rice, I couldn't really taste the crab all that well. Rice gets stuck in my teeth SHIRUMONO scallop shinjo, matsutake, dashi. Light soup to top off the meal Matcha ice cream and chocolate chip cookie - 5/5. I love chocolate chip so pleasantly surprised they had this at the end. The matcha ice cream was nice and creamy, not icy at all. Nice smooth consistency
By invite only omakase, by the peeps who brought you AKIKOS.
17 courses. All the fish gets flown in from Japan. There's lots of uni including a fat uni hand roll at the end of your meal. If you get the opportunity to have a meal here, take it.
What a fantastic evening! As soon as I walked into this
What a fantastic evening! As soon as I walked into this intimate and peaceful restaurant, it was a 10 out of 10. The menu was diverse. I had a unique Pink Lotus cocktail that was "uplifting" and had that "ahhh". All the different dishes were great, but some stood out more than others. The half moon bay spot prawn, and the sea scallop tostada were my major two. The chef and all the employees were professional and attentive. The chef was interactive and explained each item on the menu. He made jokes and not just had a conversation with just one person sitting at the counter. The hostess and bartender were both communicative. Friends Only is on the pricier side though. I wouldn't come here often, but it is perfect for a birthday dinner, or perhaps an anniversary date.
I was over all happy with my meal but it was not worth the
I was over all happy with my meal but it was not worth the high high price. The cuts of sushi were obviously high quality however there was a real lack of acidity and diversity in the tasting menu. They had uni on the menu in 4 different places and it was overkill. The sushi rice tasted a bit rancid since they used vinager in it. I thought the meal lacked depth and an overall creativity.it was pretty much straight up sushi and I was expecting to be wowed with interesting and unique dishes for the price point. fun to try but would not recommend as my number 1 tasting menu spot. Service was great, very attentive and the ambiance was cool but the chairs were not comfy and it was a 3 hour long dinner so that was unfortunate.
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