Saru, Noe Valley

Calls this Polk-street hand-roll bar good too.

Calls it a favourite local spot; praises the food, straightforward pricing and the space.

Places Saru in its pricier top group.

Recommends this hand-roll spot too, with the same no-reservations wait caveat.

Also likes it for a la carte meals, which may come out cheaper depending on ordering.

Says this Polk handroll spot is great, while noting the best pick depends on budget.

Says this place's unagi hand roll was amazing.

Tentatively suggests it as another option.

Agrees with the parent that Saru is the best.

Names Saru as a pick, with Noe Valley as its area.

Points to Saru, a hand roll place on Polk Street.

Calls Saru good but thinks the long lines come from hype rather than quality.

Says Saru's omakase is excellent.

Suggests Saru's hand-roll bar if you want temaki.

Calls Saru mediocre, comparable to another place but pricier.

Named Saru as a sushi pick.

Says Saru's sushi is the best they've had, ahead of most Michelin spots.

Recommends Saru Handroll Bar, while noting it may not be classic sushi.

Ranks this Polk and Vallejo handroll bar top for sushi in the Russian Hill area.

Names Saru as a pick, giving its neighborhood, with no further comment.

Says the sushi rice disappointed them at the sister handroll bar; allows it may have been an off day.

Calls this place poor: rolls are bland, with too much rice, weak fish quality, and only decor going for it.