ANZU

Solid sushi at a reasonable price, ANZU might just have become my go-​to sushi joint when I’m craving fresh fish.

Went to Anzu Thursday evening for dinner and had a wonderful time. Food was excellent. I had a steak dish and my boyfriend had lamb. If you have a big appetite definitely get one or two appetizers. Got the Fog for dessert which was such a pleasant surprise! Very fun and yummy. Their basic Nigori ($ 17) was really pleasant as well. Our server, Brian, the hosts, and bread man were all very attentive and friendly. Clean restaurant in a beautiful hotel. We will be back.

Great place for a nice Sunday brunch. A very nice variety — omelet station cheeses apple sausages bacon Danishes fresh fruits coffee and orange/​cranberry juices.
You can enjoy a bottomless mimosa for $ 15.
Will definitely come back again.

We ordered the ‘Dragon’ roll (crab, avocado, cucumber, eel, shrimp tempura), The ‘Rock’, and duck breast. Thinly sliced wagyu beef coulette was cooked at the table on a sizzling Japanese river stone, served with spicy Korean, Kizami carrot, and cilantro sauce. The crispy skin duck breast was served aside baby beluga and raspberry vinegar. The food came out promptly and the duck meat was cooked to a tender perfection. I would have preferred a crispier skin on the entrée, but the meat was presented so well, that I could look past it.
Courtesy of The Chemistry of Pink

I do a good amount of fine dining, so I think my expectations are a bit on the higher side, but I didn’t really leave this restaurant thinking I had a great dining experience. I think 3.5 stars is the accurate rating for this restaurant.
To start, we ordered a half dozen oysters and the rock (wagyu beef cooked on a hot rock). The oysters were solid — nothing really special but still good oysters. The rock was really cool to see and fun to cook at the table, but I thought as a dish it was pretty lacking in flavor.
We also ordered the 15pc sashimi platter. I think this was definitely one of the better dishes of the night. They give you a lot of variety and the fish is pretty good.
We also ordered the ANZU roll, which they forgot to give to us so we ended up eating it after all our entrees which was not a big deal, but not ideal either. The roll itself was okay — I had high expectation for it but I was a bit disappointed.
As for our entrees, we got the black cod, the risotto, and the beef strip loin. The black cod had good flavor and came in a nice broth with a bunch of vegetables, but it was really small. And all of us left the restaurant not really full, and I think that’s mostly because of how small the cod was (we all shared). The risotto was great, definitely one of the better dishes. They don’t use rice — it’s something with more of a wheat texture, which actually made it really interesting. The beef strip loin was good. Some bites I thought were great and some were just okay. Although I do feel it came out kinda lukewarm.
For dessert we ordered the pot de crème, pavlova, and bread pudding. My personal favorite was the bread pudding, but a lot of us also really liked the pot de crème. Pavlova was pretty good as well.
None of the dishes were bad, but the fact that all 5 of us left not really full (some still wanted to eat afterward) was the biggest thing, especially since we ordered so much (4 courses).
The ambiance and the service, however, are really nice — so it’s definitely worth a visit.

My husband’s aunt organized a Christmas brunch here for the whole family. Hotel Nikko is definitely a nicely decorated hotel. It took a few rounds around the block and we finally got street parking across the street. It’s tough guys, so most likely you’ll be looking for garage parking.
It had the standards of bacon, sausages, pancakes, fruits, pastries, cereals, yogurt, scrambled eggs, and there were made to order eggs (orders to be placed with the waitstaff). Everything was fine, but I was just wanting more. Perhaps an omelet station, or Belgian waffles? Or just a few «lunch ish» options. None of the Japanese food options interested me (tamago, porridge, rice, and a few other options). Service was nice and attentive. If you are truly looking for a breakfast buffet in the area Anzu won’t disappoint, I just wanted some other selections.

Server Kay showed highest enthusiasm as server Stina even she convinced me that my black cod will be well marinated with miso paste.
Not what I expected because I know how to make that dish with &20/​lb Chilean sea bass for 20 years and every one knows that flavor after ate it once.
My entire was too sweet for me but the Freshness of Cod was better than what I expected so… I may go back for sushi.
Ribs were smoked 48 hours and as tender as I expected.
The purple cauliflower was not what my eyes enjoyed.
Veggies were fresh with Cod but sweet purple potato cubes could be more fresh than baby foods.

Would I come here for a formal dinner experience? Well, probably not. But that’s mostly because I enjoy the bar experience here so much.
When I’m in SF, I love coming here to wrap up my night by sitting at the bar and treating myself to something tasty. I’ve only come here a handful of times across a few years, but the bartenders have always been on the exceptional side: friendly, accommodating, chill, and they can make a legit cocktail. There is also a TV in the lounge area so you can catch a game.
Preferred treats: carafes of sake to share (I like the wakatake), dessert (hello goat cheesecake), or a simple cocktail (I tend to order the classics).
Are the prices high? Well, yeah, you’re at a hotel bar in San Francisco. But if you’re looking for something classy yet casual, and social yet chill, you should give it a try.
Side note: I’ve had the buffet brunch a few times and it’s decent, but not noteworthy.

This review is only for their Easter Champagne Brunch. The service was very good all around from the hostess, server, busser and staff handling the food. We were extremely pleased with the selection of food choices. They had raw oysters, cold cooked shrimp, dim sum, sushi, lots of different salads with fish, without fish, with meat, without meat and hot entrees from different parts of Asia. They also had prime rib and an omelette station as well as a number of desserts and a chocolate fountain! Most dishes were Asian inspired but it is an Asian Fusion restaurant. We had a great time at brunch. The atmosphere was nice and it was cozy for just the two of us but there were also larger parties of 6 and 8 around too that seemed to enjoy the environment.

$ 350, dinner for four, which was a few sushi rolls, a couple of apps, and a couple of main courses (we ate family style). Oh, and one bottle of sake, a round of cocktails, decent food, and mediocre service. Yup, $ 350. WHAT???$?!
The appetizers: well, they were certainly small enough to whet the appetite, but way way way too small. Amongst the ceviche there was literally a single shaved slice of radish. One. Slice. Who does that?
The sushi: It was certainly decent as San Francisco sushi goes. Nothing blew my mind (for reference, my personal fave in town is Sushi Bistro), but everything was nice and fresh. Can’t remember the particular rolls we had, but they were the two the waiter picked as the house specialties.
The mains: No, just no. The cod was very tasty, and the rest of the mains were utterly uninteresting, as if they appeared out of nowhere from some other restaurants’ menu. I’m not sure why the pseudo-​Italian dishes are here, other than to appease tourists who found the Japanese dishes too daring? Seriously, it made no sense, and nothing even got us curious. And did I mention they were *quite* pricey? No thanks.
The drinks: Again, too weird a menu for my tastes. I couldn’t tell if I was in a bizarro hipster bar all of a sudden. Not a *bad* list, but it just didn’t make any sense in context to the food. And too expensive — I get that they are in a hotel, but it’s no excuse.
The service: I’ll chalk it up to «they were having a bad night» but let me tell you, we had a bad night. The restaurant was no better than half-​full, yet we waited at every step. First drink, first order, food, etc — nothing was zippy. We spilled a glass of water, nobody rushed to our table — which at $ 350/​four-​top is something I’d expect. Considering how much other reviews seem to praise the service, I’d be happy saying it was an off night, but for us it was just plain bad.
TLDR: considering the food quality in SF, this place was a total miss. You can do better.

Sleek, modern, romantic, classy… was the first impression I had upon entering Anzu. Located on the 2^nd floor of Hotel Nikko, there is a full bar and lounge area in addition to the dining area.
The servers were very attentive, responsive and genuinely NICE. I don’t think my water was every less than half-​filled for more than a few minutes. There’s a pre-​fix menu where you receive appetizer, soup, entrée and dessert so of course I had to indulge.
4 Course Dinner:
–The cute savory cone filled with spicy ahi tuna topped with tobiko… I wish they would have given me 5 and not just one. It was sooooo good!
–They move you on to the soup de jour, which was a white bean and veggie soup. Be careful — it’s hot! Paired well with the soft, fresh, warm bread and butter.
–The entrée comes as you finish your soup… macadamia encrusted king salmon. The fish is moist and fresh and sits on top of black rice and a poached egg. I forgot what kind of egg it is, but the yolk is rich and creamy and lends a great flavor to the rice. The entire dish is pulled together by the wasabi beurre blanc sauce.
— Just when you feel like you can’t eat anymore, they gently place the Sweet Ginger Panna Cotta on the table. And of course, you have to oblige. The thing is so damn pretty! Candied ginger pieces are sprinkled on top of the creamy and refreshing panna cotta. There’s a smear of tart raspberry sauce which balances the dessert and cuts through the slight richness of the panna cotta.
Doesn’t this sound so good? But WAIT… I saved the best for last. You have to try the misoyaki black cod… OMG. The perfectly cooked and seasoned cod sits on top of edamame wontons, shitake mushrooms, shaved leeks and carrots in a ginger dashi. You can taste each of the elements I just listed — it’s very hard to showcase each ingredient and then have all of them work cohesively together in one bite… but this dish does exactly that. I’m in love.

Came here for Valentine’s Day with my girlfriend.
Great atmosphere, great wine, bomb ass dessert and AMAZING food!
The lobby and restaurant are beautiful.
I am a fan and plan to come back here often.

2.5÷5− Rounded up for service and atmosphere.
As soon as I stepped into the hotel, my expectations shot up. The lobby of the hotel and the restaurant itself are modern and beautiful and I couldn’t wait to taste the food. I expected small portions and I knew for the $ 25 lunch pre-​fixe meal offered during SF Restaurant week, I wouldn’t be getting much in terms of portions and I was ok with that. Originally I planned on ordering items a la carte but their brunch menu isn’t particularly interesting so I stuck with the pre-​fixe.
The atmosphere and service are both above average. The service wasn’t overly friendly but they were attentive and professional and I appreciated that they gave me and my friend enough time to make conversation even though we stayed almost to closing.
The $ 25 lunch pre-​fixe basically gets you 3 lettuce wraps and a piece of chicken. I picked the restaurant due to the location and I was looking forward to seeing how the restaurant would elevate simple items but I was disappointed.
Our starter was the Duck Confit Lettuce Wraps. First thing I noticed was the lettuce. I could not figure out why they wouldn’t use butter lettuce. I went home and took another look at the menu and apparently they’re supposed to use butter lettuce so not sure what happened there. It seems like a small thing, but having the duck served on a piece of iceberg/​romaine type of lettuce takes the dish from restaurant quality to cafeteria quality especially since the filling itself was so subpar. The duck confit I’ve had before is tender and succulent, this was closer to the chicken from a salad place. The fried shallots were a good addition but the main highlight was the jalapeño lime dipping sauce which was the saving grace of this dish. (2.5÷5)
Our main dish was the tea-​spiced smoked chicken breast over the «risotto» (basically sauce with vegetables). The «risotto» and the sauce were both good. The potatoes, brussels sprouts, etc. all retained a nice texture and the sauce was good though not quite spectacular enough to make up for the chicken which was a big disappointment. The skin was barely crispy and the chicken itself was dry. The smoke and tea flavor were noticeable but not enough so to make the dish particularly memorable. Overall not a bad dish but considering how interesting their regular menu sounds, I don’t think I’d get it again. (³⁄₅)
Overall, rather disappointed with my visit here. I would love to give it another try for their regular dinner menu but the SF Restaurant Week lunch meal is a thumbs down for me. Maybe if I ever found myself staying at the hotel I’d give this place another shot.

I feel like I have to write a review here. It’s one of those places which has an oddly low and unfairly low Unilocal rating.
The hotel lobby is gorgeous. And the restaurant is classy and spacious and inviting.
The service is friendly and the food really shines here.
The cod is the best dish on the menu. Outstanding.
Beet salad with crab — very nice and a generous portion of crab.
Chicken was moist and well done. Chicken dishes are usually weak but this was quite nice.
The duck is great as well.
For dessert, the chocolate based desserts are well done and delicious.
I think the sushi is fine but not the best option on the menu. Perhaps that is why the rating is lower. For $ 17 a roll people expect a lot and I can see how this may not live up.
Overall, I have never felt let down here and be cod at $ 26 is really outstanding and worth the trip alone.

I visited Anzu for SF Restaurant Week with some friends and am so glad to have tried this gem of a restaurant! Anzu is tucked away in the glamorous Hotel Nikko and boasts a classy, upscale ambiance with fantastic service. The food, while on the pricey side is very good. I’m already planning my next trip back!
Food:
1. Unfortunately, the Restaurant Week menu was disappointing. For $ 40 you received a Bean Salad starter, Crusted Tuna Entrée and a Fondue dessert. The bean salad looked fresh, but uninteresting, and while the crusted tuna entrée was very generous, the tuna was under seasoned and tough. In short, I would not recommend coming to Anzu for Restaurant Week.
Their ala carte menu on the other hand, was very good. I started with «The Rock», a stone heated to 400 °F on which you could cook thin slices of Wagyu beef. It was fun, entertaining and delicious. We also tried the Ceviche sampler which was light and refreshing.
For the main, the waitress recommended the cod which was DELICIOUS. The cod was tender and cooked to perfection in a light dashi broth. I loved my dish and thought it was well worth $ 26 considering the quality and quantity served.
The highlight of the night, however was the chocolate fondue. It was a revelation. I have never experienced such deliciousness EVER. The chocolate fondue was nutty, creamy and yet surprisingly light. We polished off almost the entire pot and still wanted more and were extremely perplexed by how light, fluffy and addictive the fondue was. If I was on my own I’d have licked the pot clean: D I would definitely come back just to have their fondue again.
In short, I had a fabulous experience at Anzu and will definitely be back. I would say you can probably skip over this place for Restaurant Week (Lusk 25 has a much better RW menu), but you should absolutely visit on your own time to try the delectable black cod dish and of course, their fondue.

Wonderful service, great food, and amazing atmosphere. Every meal is a peace of little art, unique and tasty. Our favorite Japanese restaurant for a really long time!

Elegant venue inside Hotel Nikko. Everyone starting from the hostess to the waiters, is warm and friendly. My husband ordered prix fixe ($ 41) and I ordered the truffle hamachi and misoyaki black cod.
Fresh warm bread with softened butter was gracious way to start the meal. Gorgeous presentation of each dish.
Tiny poke presented in a silver cone: tiny but tasty. Truffle oil, onion, and caviar complimented the hamachi. The dressing was so good that we soaked it up with bread!
Caesar kale salad worked well. Parmesan cheese was generously distributed and salad decorated with radish slivers and fried chick peas. The flavorful dressing was perfect for kale.
Misoyaki black cod is not to be missed. Served in a broth with edamame ravioli, shiitake mushrooms, and slivers of veggies, it’s the quintessential Asian fusion dish. Black cod was perfectly cooked and just the right portion.
The pan seared salmon, which was prepared in a macadamia crust, was exquisite. The texture could be described as «fluffy». Delicate, moist, it was supported by the crust. Accompanying the fish was a very nice black rice, topped by a poached egg.
Final touch was panna cotta served with berries. Clean refreshing finish to a delightful meal.
Kudos to waiter Acen for excellent recommendations and to manager Robert for attention to customer service.

I don’t understand why the overall rating isn’t higher! Maybe we chose our food especially well, but everything I ordered for dinner was exceptional. We went with the 4-​course dinner with wine pairings (winning), striped bass nigiri (winning!), the mussels (winning!!), The Rock (winning), and the salted caramel pot de crème (extra winning!!!).
Did I mention the caramel?
Everything was perfect, from presentation to taste, the wine pairings well-​chosen, and our server, Liz, needs a raise or a bonus and a commendation and a vacation or multiples of whatever Anzu has decided to reward stellar employees with, because she was seriously one of the best examples of waitstaff that I have ever seen.

This place was awesome! Located upstairs in the Hotel Nikko, it has a really cool/​exclusive ambience. Great spot for date night, on the pricey side but worth it. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious — we started with the hamachi tataki, dragon roll and spider roll, all of which were so yummy and generously portioned. My husband & I went on to share the harvest salad with the lightly breaded goat cheese and the lobster ravioli. The salad was great and perfect for sharing. Lobster ravioli was decent. Overall very nice experience and look forward to coming back again soon!

#basicfoodies #trippin on the buffet, shame on y’all. Thought I taught you better — go a la mario carte or go home, mzafzas. Only time you should buff-​to-​the-​ffet is if there’s a hotazz pile of bbq ribs, buttermilk biscuits, infinite froyo, or the words «sizzlin» or «corral» appear.
Hotel restos are kinda cool. Think about it: #sofreshandsocleanclean décor, overly nice service… food x prices can be #hitormiss, but that’s just the dining game, beezys. Everything at Anzu needed #morecowbell (read: flavor).
(^_​^) Iced Tea $ 4 (
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Bottomless + unsweet = yes.
(-_​^) Chicken & Waffle $ 17 (
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Green tea seaweed waffle, tender katsu.
(-_​^) Lobster Omelet $ 23 (
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English muffin cheap texture.
Had my food been less bland, I’d say 3 ½ or 4 stars. Bc where else do you get a dope katsu & green waffle and lobster ommie? Almost makes you want boba or ovaltine lava on the side. :p

I was in town for business and craved sushi! Of course I checked Unilocal and found Anzu at the top of the list! I couldn’t be happier with our visit.
Anzu is located on the 2^nd floor of the Nikko hotel. We were greeted with a big smile by someone who literally jumped at us as we reached the top of the steps. At first sight, the restaurant appeared to be trendy and dark. We were seated right away and overheard the couple next to us paying with a Groupon. So guess who followed in their footsteps?
We ordered the Local Motion roll and did their 4-​course dinner with wine pairing (a great value even without the Groupon). The sushi was fresh and every plate they brought out was well timed and more importantly, delicious! The wine and water was on constant flow and we were served to the tee. After settling in a bit (or maybe after the 2^nd glass of wine), I realized how cozy the atmosphere was — or maybe it was just the great service. They made us feel right at home.
This is a great location for date-​night and somewhat of a hidden gem!

Anzu is definitely a great place to dine for lunch because they are super speedy and they often offer what’s called an express lunch wherein you get a taste of many things/​courses all on one plate: cup of soup, salad, California roll pieces, selection of main dish, and a dessert. You can also get sandwiches for fairly reasonable prices ($ 14-​$ 17). Another great option is the vegan udon served with a large brick of fried tofu.
«The Fog» dessert is similar to a flourless chocolate cake shaped into a cone, with banana cream garnish and a tiny potato chip at the top. They bring it out on a bed of dry ice, which creates a fog that spills over the edges of the dish and swallows the table with graceful billows of, hence the name, fog. :)
The ambiance is fairly upscale, but it is in a hotel, so that’s to be expected. But the walk through the building to the restaurant is breathtaking, high ceilings, water fountains flowing along the edges of the steps, Japanese fans and art work displayed, and open lounge space with couches and tables.
Evenings can get pretty dressy and the bar is usually bustling. It’s nice to see the contrast between day patrons (mostly business folk having meetings) or shoppers stopping in for an elegant bite to eat, and the evening when the place really breaks out the fine dining and flashy cocktails.
Staff have always been very chipper and accommodating, especially the hostesses. I don’t think I’ve ever gone and had a «meh» experience with any of them, they are always very quick to seat.

Wisdom would say that the best Japanese food would be in a Japanese hotel (Hotel Nikko in this case).
We came in on a Monday night. There were several tables of Japanese business men no doubt celebrating a contract for the next UHDTV, SUHDVD or Walkman :)
Our server, Liz, was a spunky girl from Erie, PA. She verbally played with us throughout the meal and was well deserving of the 20+% tip we gave her. Her favorite thing on the menu is the miso black cod. I am not a FoC (fan of cod), plus we were there for sushi.
The menu is quite diverse: there is a four course fixe-​prix menu ($ 41) or $ 65 with wine. There are «japanese staples» like sushi and waygu beef. We elected to start with «The Rock», which was sliced beef that we cooked on a 400 degree rock. There were a trio of dipping sauces, but it was nothing to write home about.
The sushi was okay — not great and I hesitate to say it was good enough to order again here. There were a number of other entrees that I could try. It wasn’t bad, but for a japanese restaurant, I expect better.
The best part was dessert. I had the bread pudding, which was more like a pecan pie. Two guys in our party had the sorbet, which was nicely presented.
We had good service — not great. The sushi took a long time to come out, as did the dessert. I fear that dining patrons later on in the evening were overwhelming the kitchen. Poor Lize started off with just us and one other table, and then as the evening went on, she was running around like crazy.

«Only struggling restaurants have a groupon.» While this isn’t ALWAYS true, its true 99% of the time and Anzu is part of that 99%. The food was good, don’t get me wrong, but not for their prices.
Like lots of other couples, I came here with a groupon ($ 28 for $ 60 worth of food). Yet, I still managed to spend $ 80 on the night. How can this be, you might ask? Well, $ 28 for the groupon + $ 20 for the starter + tax + an 18% gratituity that THEY added to my bill that I didn’t dispute + $ 12.50 for parking. Quite a bit for a restaurant that is trying to pass off as an upscale hotel restaurant but is honestly subpar.
I promise that the food is good. Really, it was great. But if they could clean up their hotel’s operations and their tacky ways of adding to my bill, then maybe the experience could come somewhat close to the quality of the food.
If you see this groupon, keep scrolling.

Pretty interesting place here for a good business dinner. Some really good sushi including the marquee ANZU roll which we ended up ordering 3 of them. Excellent service and a good alternative if you’re looking for sushi last minute or staying in the hotel. Recommended.

Had high expectations for restaurant in a Nikko hotel. Poor execution; regret; warning to others.
The Rock — where one self-​cooks thin slices of Wagyu beef on a hot rock the shape and size of a bsked potato. The rock wasn’t hot enough to caramelize the meat, and cooled from there, so it was more warning meat than cooking. (In contrast, recently in the UK, we had a hot rock caramelize a steak & continue to cook it.) The beef, cut to the size of a postage stamp, was strangely tasteless. The three simple, lackluster sauces made a bad situation worse.
Kampachi Carpaccio — has jalapeño & lemon, but rather than spicy the mouth feel is unappealingly bitter.
72-​Hour Beef Cheek — billed as «like pot roast» it had a texture of tongue, with the additional charm of gristle. Sent back; staggeringly unappealing.
Crispy Skin 38 North Duck Breast — didn’t have crispy skin, not seasoned, but rescued by the accompanying sauce.
Titus Roll — honeybunny substituted mango for cucumbers: tasty roll, reasonable portion. Would eat again.
Tried to blame Groupon for a «mandatory 18% tip» added to bill. Upon being shown no such clause in the fine print, reluctantly removed unearned tip.
Verdict: with so many places with better kitchen execution & more attentive wait staff, take your business elsewhere.

We came here using a Groupon. I hadn’t heard of the place but the menu sounded great!
Food was just ok. Pretty to look at. But that was about it. The description of it was tasty but when we ate it, it lacked seasoning and flavor. It was a real let down but worse was the service. Our server took about 20 minutes to get to us, after fussing over a large group that came in AFTER us. Then she tried to tack on a mandatory 18 percent gratuity citing that it was policy of Groupon. When we challenged her, she backpeddled and admited it was the HOTEL not groupon that made the policy. Then she asked if we would like it taken off the bill. I think it’s tacky to assume what amount you should be tipped other than large groups. We were a table for two.
In any case, we will not be returning for mediocre food with terrible service.

We went there for lunch on a nice Saturday and got a table without a reservation.
The service was very nice to us and saw directly that I’m pregnant. The recommend many non alcoholic options to drink and even asked me what I can eat.
We decided both to get the quick business lunch for 21 $ each and it was amazing!
The butternut risotto was definitely my favorite on this plate, but everything was very tasty and light.
Perfect for a light, quick option to eat in downtown San Francisco!

A beautiful hotel restaurant. The ambience was quiet and classy, but being casually dressed was okay. I came here with a friend and we had no idea what to expect. We wanted to try the happy hour, but learned that it was only available at the bar and had already been seated.
We decided to order the rock, the pork belly, lobster ravioli, and crispy duck. It was my first time cooking food over a sizzling rock. Quite interesting. The quality of the beef was great. I also enjoyed the lobster ravioli which came in three pieces. The pork belly was alright. I thought the crispy duck was too hard to chew. I was worried that we would be too full because we had previously eaten a late lunch, but turned out to not get too full off dinner.
Overall this is a nice place with elegant food presentation and a slightly pricy menu. I would come back again next time and try the desserts.

We had a company lunch here. They offered a prix fixe menu for our staff to order off of. Love love love the Mary’s chicken. It was so tender and moist. I do wish it came with some starch because that would make my life complete. Other people ordered the salmon with black rice and a poached egg. You burst the egg and the yolk runs all over the plate. Ew not my thing.
Lemonade was great! Tastes freshly squeezed. I also liked to tomato tartar. We were also served crab sushi which people raved about but I can’t have since I’m allergic to crab. The servers did offer to make a veggie roll for me but I declined.
Overall, very yummy and service was great!

Ah… The hotel restaurant.
It’s an iconic thing.
It’s both meeting place & dining establishment.
Business meeting, romantic meeting, family meeting, what have you.
The space is often stunning.
Unfortunately, far too often the food takes a back seat to the space. I was very conscious of this when I entered Anzu. I was struck by how elegant it was.
San Francisco has some unbelievable sushi. The competition is fierce.
The space is distinguished. It’s refined. It is on the conservative side, making it ideal for business. But it’s the kind of space you’ll always remember. If you’re looking for hipster, this is not the place for you. If you appreciate the finer things, it is.
2 floors up inside the Hotel Nikko, it is the definition of oasis. It’s almost eerily quiet & removed from city life. That’s a good thing.
I had the sashimi, & it did not disappoint. It was fresh, w that buttery perfection factor I seek. My art colleague & I sat at the counter, enjoyed a glass of wine, discussed work & life, & happily noshed on sashimi.
Nice & simple.
This would be a great place for a swanky date.
It delivers all the components.
4 stars.

Anzu is tucked away in the upstairs portion of Hotel Nikko. It’s beautifully decorated and has an Asian aesthetic.
Food: Pretty good. I chose the four course dinner and was pleased by the presentation and the amount of food given. I was definitely full by the end of dinner and did not have room for the complimentary cupcakes we were given as a parting gift. My bf did the four course dinner + the wine pairings and he had enough wine that I think he regretted his separate orders of (additional) sake and wine. My bf’s parents ordered individual appetizers, entrees, and desserts, which ended up being more expensive than the four course dinner for the same amount of food… but there were of course more choices available to them.
Service: Needs improvement. The waitress was somewhat condescending and impatient when explaining the different menu and alcohol selections. It was honestly pretty annoying and unnecessary. She was also sassy when we asked for bread for the table. No bueno.

Nous sommes allés manger au restaurant Anzu hier dans le but de déguster des sushis. Nous n’avons pas été déçus. Ils sont vraiment délicieux et fait minutes. Nous n’avons pas attendu longtemps avant de pouvoir les déguster. Nous avons également pris des sashimis de saumon et de thon, un vrai délice. Je retournerais volontiers manger au Anzu restaurant. De plus, notre serveuse était patiente et pleine d’humour.