Murasaki
- July 25, 2005
- Rated 4 of 5 by
quinty from New York, New York
Don't freak out when you walk in. Murasaki is unassuming, a bit run-down even, but a great place for sushi purists.
I was happy to see that the sushi chef is still the same guy who was working there when I was living in San Francisco years ago. He's just as courteous as ever, and the sushi is still top quality.
If you're looking for ramen, teriyaki, bentos, etc., this is not the place. Although they do have some non-sushi food on the menu, it's not their strong suit.
We had an assortment of sashimi listed only on the small white board by the sushi bar, one roll, a great eggplant appetizer, and two beers. That was plenty. They were also nice enough to give us some free green tea tiramisu.
I should also say that this area -- the Inner Richmond -- is really part of what I call New Chinatown, and as such, is rife with good ethnic food (the popular Burma Superstar is just two blocks down). Unfortunately, the parking in this area can be hell. If you see someone pull out and you're not sure if it's a valid spot, just swoop in for the kill and read the signs afterwards.
From journal Quick & Dirty in San Francisco