Best Sushi Restaurants in SOMA
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hashiri
Kappo-meets-Edomae tasting with seasonal luxury product in a serene room.
Notable Picks
#1
Hashiri
8.8
A polished Mint Plaza dining room serving kappo and Edomae sushi with seasonal luxury ingredients. It’s a destination for special-occasion tastings where the chef’s progression blends hot and cold compositions with artful plating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal sashimi progression, Hokkaido uni nigiri, Charcoal-seared wagyu course
What Makes it Special: Kappo-meets-Edomae tasting with seasonal luxury product in a serene room.
Modern SoMa sushi bar known for generous nigiri and composed maki that plate cleanly for the feed. Warm wood tones and a sleek counter make it easy to capture crisp overhead shots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s choice nigiri set, Salmon belly nigiri, Chirashi deluxe
What Makes it Special: Clean, modern plating with photo-friendly counter seating.
Worthy Picks
#3
Dragon Horse
7.9
Lively SoMa hangout combining sushi, cocktails, and a private karaoke room. Signature rolls, shareable plates, and late hours make it a popular group choice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dragon King roll, White Horse roll, Firecracker roll
What Makes it Special: Sushi bar energy with cocktails and karaoke under one roof.
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Tiny South Beach/SOMA nook doing value-driven specialty rolls with a few creative signatures. It’s fast, friendly, and practical for a pre-game or office-hour bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wabi-Sabi Roll, Ritch Roll, Karai Hamachi Roll
What Makes it Special: Compact counter spot with creative, affordable roll combos.
#5
The Roll
7.7
Casual SoMa counter serving oversized futomaki, premium inari, and colorful kaisen-don that pop on camera. Quick service and tidy plating make it a grab-and-post option at lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Futomaki special, Kaisen-don, Premium inari trio
What Makes it Special: Oversized, colorful rolls and bowls built for overhead shots.