Sushi Chef Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Sushi Chef, a hidden gem nestled between Chinatown and North Beach at 229 Columbus Ave, San Francisco. This cozy establishment specializes in fresh, handmade sushi and offers a delightful menu filled with authentic Japanese flavors. Guests rave about the omakase experience, featuring an enticing selection of high-quality nigiri, from rich bluefin otoro to delicate uni, all crafted with precision.
The ambiance is intimate yet inviting, making it perfect for a date night or a casual outing. With a lovely selection of sake and beer, such as Dassai Nigori and Orion Beer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Diners frequently highlight the friendly service and the vibrant flavors of dishes like duck ramen and toro rolls.
If you're looking for a blend of quality and affordability in the city’s sushi scene, Sushi Chef is sure to impress.
Sake & Beer
Echigo
Beer
Kikusui
Junmai ginjo 300 ml
Orion
Beer
Kirin
Beer
Kamotsuru Tokusei Gold
Tokubetsu junmai 180 ml
Asahi
Beer
Kubota
manjyu 300 ml
Born Junsui
Junmai Daiginjo 300 ml
Sapporo
Beer
Kanchiku
Junmai daiginjo 300ml
Dassai Nigori
Sparkling Water
Sprite
Coke
Diet Coke
Beverage
Sides
White Rice
Miso
Edamame
Garlic Edamame
Seaweed Salad
Cucumber Salad
Mixed Green Salad
Oshitashi
Agedashi Tofu
Seafood Poke Salad
Gyoza
6 pieces.
Shishito Pepper
Takoyaki
Baked Mussels
5 pieces.
Japanese Wings
5 pieces.
Mix Tempura
Appetizers
Chef Recommended
Garlic Shrimp
Kobe Beef Tataki
Truffle Hirame
Hamachi Carpaccio
The Uni Tasting
Salmon Tuna Tartare
Kanpachi
Amberjack
A5 Wagyu
A5 Japanese beef
Maguru Nigiri
Tuna.
Sake Nigiri
Salmon.
Hamachi Nigiri
Yellowtail.
Albacore Nigiri
White Tuna.
Tai Nigiri
Red Snapper.
Hirame Nigiri
Halibut.
Walu Nigiri
Escolar.
Hotate Nigiri
Scallop.
Tako Nigiri
Octopus.
Saba Nigiri
Mackerel.
O Toro Nigiri
Fatty blue fin tuna.
Hamachi Belly Nigiri
Sake Belly Nigiri
Kurodai Nigiri
Sea Bream.
Uni Nigiri
Sea Urchin.
Amaebi Nigiri
Sweet Shrimp.
Ikura Nigiri
Salmon Roe.
Tobiko Nigiri
Flying Fish Roe.
Ebi Nigiri
Cook Shrimp.
Unagi Nigiri
Eel.
Inari Nigiri
Tofu Skin.
Nigiri 2 pieces
Sashimi 3 pieces
Kanpachi Sashimi
Amberjack
Maguru Sashimi
Blue fin tuna sashimi.
Sake Sashimi
Salmon.
Hamachi Sashimi
Yellowtail.
Albacore Sashimi
White Tuna.
Tai Sashimi
Red Snapper.
Hirame Sashimi
Halibut.
Walu Sashimi
Escolar.
Hotate Sashimi
Scallop.
Tako Sashimi
Octopus.
Saba Sashimi
Mackerel.
O Toro Sashimi
Fatty blue fin tuna.
Hamachi Belly Sashimi
Sake Belly Sashimi
Kurodai Sashimi
Sea Bream.
12 Pieces Sashimi Combo
10 Pieces Omakase Nigiri
Combination
Maki
Negi Toro
Kappa Maki
Avocado Maki
Shiitake Maki
Tekka Maki
Negi Hama Maki
Sake Maki
A5 Wagyu Special Roll
Toro Special Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, avo, cucumber.
California Roll
Snow crab, avocado.
Philly Roll
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avo.
Spider Roll
Soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber.
49er Roll
Avocado, cucumber, salmon, lemon.
Rainbow Roll
Crab, avo, top with 4 different sashimis.
Caterpillar Roll
Eel, crab, avocado.
Kamikaze Roll
Asparagus, spicy tuna, albacore.
Alaska Roll
Cream cheese, eel, avocado, scallop.
Dragon Roll
Tempura shrimp, eel, avocado.
Folsom Roll
Ebi, avocado, tuna, hamachi.
Tuna Crispy Roll
Spicy tuna, cream cheese, mango.
Volcano Roll
Spicy tuna, avocado, fried roll.
Crazy Roll
Shrimp tempura, avo, spicy tuna.
Super Dynamite Roll
Spicy tuna, crab, fried roll.
Lion King Roll
Crab, avocado, salmon, baked roll.
Sunflowers Roll
Mango, eel, crab, salmon.
Veggie Sweety Roll
Tofu skin, avocado, wakame.
Veggie Dragon Roll
Tempura sweet potato, avo, eggplant.
Veggie Love Roll
Shiitake, avocado, spinach.