Amami Sushi, Excelsior
14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskSF, r/finedining15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Amami Sushi, and many say its omakase is good value for the money. Amami has several locations and most comments do not say which one; some name the Excelsior branch and some the Geary branch. One diner says it is not authentic, and another notes it is not a traditional edomae-style spot but still likes the omakase set.
Address
Amami Sushi Bistro, 4435 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Nigiri omakase
- Best for
- Budget
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Amami Sushi, Excelsior, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Difficult-Mastodon46 in r/AskSF · Feb 2024taste
Praises Amami's rolls and points to its nigiri omakase option as a good choice.
- Recommendsu/rottingpigfetus in r/AskSF · Sep 2024taste
Thinks the Mission location is probably a solid pick: quality is decent and it is not pricey.
- Recommendsu/hjhhh888 in r/AskSF · Feb 2024value
Recommends Amami for omakase, saying it is very good value for the quality.
- Recommendsu/zacray in r/AskSF · Sep 2024
Says Amami has several locations and calls the Excelsior branch and another a great choice.
- Recommendsu/retro-nights in r/AskSF · May 2024
Included Amami Sushi Bistro in a list of sushi recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Matchlattes in r/AskSF · May 2025value
Replies to the authenticity complaint, saying the omakase is hard to beat on price.
- Recommendsu/graphica4 in r/AskSF · Sep 2024value
Agrees with the Amami pick, calling it a good deal with great quality; unsure it is the Excelsior branch.
- Recommendsu/Taste_Junior in r/AskSF · Apr 2026value
Recommends the Geary branch as a budget-friendly omakase option.
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- Recommendsu/brightsharpie in r/AskSF · Oct 2025
Gives Amami as a suggestion, with no further comment.
- Caveatu/Critical-Custard-803 in r/AskSF · May 2025
Says Amami is not authentic.
- Recommendsu/bitsizetraveler in r/AskSF · May 2025value
Recommends Amami Sushi Bistro for its omakase, saying the price is manageable.
- Recommendsu/ktnguyenkt in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Names Amami Sushi as a sushi suggestion with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/porkchop824 in r/AskSF · Jan 2026value
Describes Amami's omakase as very reasonable.
- Recommendsu/sqorli in r/finedining · Nov 2025value
Likes it despite not being traditional edomae; calls the omakase set excellent value.
- Recommendsu/ekek280 in r/AskSF · Nov 2023value
Says its omakase is good value, and that it also offers pricier premium items like uni and toro.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.