Date night at Kuma's was sublime in every aspect. We made reservations a few days before and I would highly recommend it since they get pretty busy around 7pm. The sushi chefs were ultra busy carving up unique fish while our lone server handled all the tables in the dining area. She did a great job at recommending not just what to order but how to eat each fish in their own way. We ordered two of the nigiri omakase sets, one of the sashimi omakase, Uni, bluefin tuna, sweet shrimp and grilled hamachi collar. We also tried one of their sakes since they have a great selection of sake on deck. Our server brought the sashimi omakase first and suggested we eat leaner fish first before the oily/fatty ones. All of the fish were delicious but the soy braised bluefin tuna was my favorite because of its complexity. The edges were slightly cooked but the center was raw which created this texture which is out of this world. The nigiri omakase just as good as the sashimi, each fish tasting better than the last. The add-ons sweet shrimp and Uni served as a pleasant break from the fish. Both equally tasty, the shrimp perhaps the freshest we've ever had and the Uni couldn't have been more creamier and custardy. Highly recommend Kuma, this is one of those places where you'll want to go back again and again.

Decent value for pretty good sushi. We tried about 5 different rolls and they were all good.

Wow! We had a lot of fun with this dinner. There are so many options to choose from and we tried so many different food items. The nigiri was very delicious with warm rice. The fish was super fresh and the chirashi had so many different types. The service was great and everyone gave so many recommendations. We sat at the bar and enjoyed talking to the chefs. I thought pricing was decent too. I would recommend this spot for a nicer dinner!

What I find! Excellent sushi and Service The Saratoga with seared trout, and Takaki were excellent Quality all the ingredients, including salad sides & dressings was excellent As good as Ryoko

This place is just awesome in every way! The only thing that could possibly be better is I won free meals here for life! High q super fresh fish Decent portions Expert chefs Good service Cozy and date worthy. Here's a pic of my view as my mouth watered.

My friends and I (party of four) made reservations on a Tuesday evening for some omakase and drinks to celebrate a new engagement. Hiro, our server, gave us the best service we've ever had with a champagne toast and ice cream for us to share at the end of our meal. The omakase was divine and well presented. Everyone was so attentive to our waters and plate turnover. We really enjoyed ourselves and will be coming back soon!

Like another reviewer said, Kuma on Polk is a hidden gem! Came across Kuma Sushi and Sake after my friend and I found out La Fina Estampa (our favorite Peruvian spot) was closed for a few weeks for the holidays. My friend found this spot which was a few blocks away. Found parking in the one way alley next to the restaurant, the area is a bit rough at night, but once you walk in, such a different vibe. Small, cozy and the ambiance was popping off. It was a full house but staff was able to squeeze us in at their window bar seats. Everything we ordered was a hit! Flavor, quality and freshness was great. Appetizer: grilled hamachi (get it, so crispy, meat was tender, delicious and well seasoned) Appetizer: cold tofu with chilli crisp (was highly recommended by their staff but I thought it was just okay in flavor. Tofu was fresh but it was missing a memorable flavor for me) Appetizer: Miso Soup. My friend tried this one. No particular standout notes - miso soup was pretty standard. Nigiris: scallop, ama ebi, salmon, hamachi and Hokkaido uni. Shrimp head was delivered perfectly fried and the ama ebi was fresh and sweet - we had to order another round with no regrets. If we were to go back, I'd love to sit by the bar/chef's area and try their omakase or charashi bowl. If you're in the area and craving sushi, this is worth stopping by.

I love the sushi here! So fresh, decent sized rolls and the prices are fair. Highly recommend the salmon and avocado roll and the roasted shishito peppers. Service is really nice and knowledgeable. Ambiance is small and cute and would be nice for a date night :)

Small,compacted spot with great ambiance is def a hidden gem in the lower nob hill. Was craving for some unique sashimi and came across this cute little hole in a wall Japanese sushi bar. Their menu changes daily/seasonally depending on what's available so it's super refreshing to try out other cuts of fish (instead of the salmon, tuna, and hamachi). The waitress that helped us was extremely helpful in terms of explaining the menu and also made serval suggestions on which menu item is better to order with rice (nigiri style) vs sashimi alone. Quality of the ingredients and how much detail they put into curating every order exceeds our expectations. Will definitely come back for some more traditional sushi rolls :)

YUM! We came here for a date night on a Friday around 7 PM and were glad we had a reservation. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so I would definitely recommend having a reso if you're going during peak hours. All the fish was fresh, and the rice was soft and delicious. We always get hamachi appetizers if they're on the menu, and this one is one of our favorites! The fish melted in our mouths, and the sauce was so flavorful. We can't wait to come back!