Gintei Japanese restaurant

When coming up to drop off at SFO we found this little gem of a Japanese restaurant. It brought us back to our trips to Japan and tasted as fresh as it did over there. The sushi was made masterfully and displayed elegantly. I will be going out of my way to come here in the future but it'll be worth it!

This sushi treasure is hidden in the rear of an average strip mall, yet the atmosphere and service are anything from ordinary. Guests at this restaurant are in for a wonderful, friendly, and courteous experience. The interior is sophisticated and fashionable, including towering pressed-tin ceilings and a very desirable eight-seat counter. Naturally, making appointments is required, and this is particularly true for the omakase, which features dishes that are on par with the very finest that San Francisco has to offer. Fans of nigiri should make a beeline for the chef's selection, but those with a more discerning palate will find that market specials, such as silky Hokkaido scallops, sweet and succulent live spot prawns (with the traditional deep-fried heads served alongside), and firm yet delectable octopus, are more to their liking. Every detail is kept to a minimum, which serves the purpose of drawing attention to the superior quality of the product.

Excellent quality. We came here for lunch today on a Thursday and it was not packed; no need for a reservation. I spent a good 10 minutes trying to find parking behind el camino real though. The lunch specials were excellent. The menu is simple and elegant. The interior decor reminds me of when I was studying abroad in Japan. And the rice and ginger are excellent quality, and of course, the sashimi. Definitely worth it for lunch! Great service too.