Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
619 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA, San Francisco, CA
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4/5 · Shouting territory · guessconfidence: highMultiple sources explicitly describe loud DJ/dance music that makes conversation difficult: 'very loud dance music playing making conversation difficult' [4], 'Fast techno music obnoxiously LOUD!!!' [6], and 'a DJ (typically a good one) plays loudly' [7].
“I've read that Royko's was a hole-in-the-wall Japanese bar with great vibes and sushi. Missing izakaya vibes in Japan, I had to stop by, and I did not regret it. Because Ryoko's was just that. Small, cozy, dark, lively. Great food and drinks. The sushi was top notch. The beers w…”
“I've never seen a bouncer at a restaurant, ever. If you come here you will see one though, very strange. Very loud dance music playing making conversation difficult. Service was unorganized and not good. Food was fine, very average.”
“Thanks for the shoutout -- till next time! All the best, The Team at Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar ... This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. ... Tasty sushi and fresh seafood. Fast techno music obnoxiously LOUD!!!”
“Ryoko's is a cozy underground sushi bar in San Francisco, serving fresh rolls and creative cocktails, all set to vibrant DJ beats in a lively atmosphere. ... "Ryoko’s is way, way outside the ordinary: It’s in a basement and open late-ish, while a DJ (typically a good one) plays l…”
“Cool atmosphere and a unique vibe, but the sushi itself was pretty average. We ordered a variety, and the only one we really enjoyed was the soy wrap. The special hot sake with lemon sounded fun, but the flavor didn’t stand out either. On the plus side, the service was friendly …”
“Sorry, not great. I'm just here because it's near my hotel. I didn't expect much, and it was right. No taste. Sorry, chef, yes, just for drinks with small dishes is okay, but not for a main dish. Servers were nice though...”
“One of the best, if not the best, sushi bars I've been to in San Francisco in the twenty years I've been staying here. Itamae-san Atsushi was very skilled and quick at making sushi, as well and friendly and charasmatic. I came back a second night with a friend and the service was…”
“Phenomenal place. The sushi (Chirashi) was outstanding, fresh. The place is small, busy and charming... it has an atmosphere that can;t be bought, you feel if you were in Osaka. Also, they have their own bouncer :) I recommend Ryoko's Pilsner.”
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