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Sushi Yoshizumi

JapaneseOmakaseEdomaeTasting MenuMichelin Recommended

Sushi Yoshizumi is consistently ranked among the finest sushi destinations in the United States — an 8-seat Edomae omakase counter in San Mateo, operated by Japanese chef-owner Akira Yoshizumi, with a $325 per person tasting menu available Wednesday through Sunday in two nightly seatings.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
San Mateo
Since
2015
Chef
Akira Yoshizumi
Sushi Yoshizumi — authentic japanese restaurant in San Francisco, San Mateo
Plate № 10
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About
Chef-owner Akira Yoshizumi trained across three countries — Kyoto, New York, and Tokyo — before completing his education under Edomae master Takumi Okabe, who had over 45 years of sushi experience. He opened Sushi Yoshizumi in San Mateo in 2015 and quickly earned a Michelin star, which he held until 2024 when the restaurant transitioned to Michelin Recommended status. The omakase is served at an 8-seat cypress wood counter in two nightly seatings, proceeding through approximately 20 courses of pristine nigiri, sashimi, and cooked dishes rooted in the Edomae tradition. At $325 per person, it remains the Bay Area's benchmark for Japanese omakase craft. Reservations are released every Wednesday at 9pm Pacific for bookings two weeks out on Tock.
Neighborhood & visiting

Sushi Yoshizumi sits in San Mateo, one of San Francisco's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Widely considered the Bay Area's finest omakase sushi, with chef Akira Yoshizumi's Edomae precision drawing comparisons to Tokyo's most celebrated counters.
  • Training under Edomae master Takumi Okabe — with 45+ years of experience — gives Yoshizumi's sushi a depth and technical purity rarely achieved outside Japan.
  • Just 8 seats and two nightly seatings create an intimate counter experience where every guest receives the chef's complete attention.
  • Former Michelin-starred and currently Michelin Recommended (2024 Guide), confirming an enduring commitment to excellence that has made Sushi Yoshizumi a Bay Area pilgrimage.

Reservations open every Wednesday at 21:00 Pacific on Tock for bookings two weeks out. Parties of 2 or 4 only; no solo reservations. Arrive 5–10 minutes early to choose your seat. — Format: Omakase counter. Authenticity: Japanese chef-owner Akira Yoshizumi trained in Kyoto, New York, and Tokyo under Edomae master Takumi Okabe (45+ years of experience); his 8-seat cypress counter in San Mateo is widely regarded as the Bay Area's finest omakase destination.

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Frequently asked

About Sushi Yoshizumi

Is Sushi Yoshizumi an authentic japanese restaurant in San Francisco?
Yes — Sushi Yoshizumi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in San Francisco: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Sushi Yoshizumi located?
Sushi Yoshizumi is located at 325 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, San Francisco, USA in the San Mateo neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Sushi Yoshizumi?
Sushi Yoshizumi accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Sushi Yoshizumi?
Sushi Yoshizumi sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in San Francisco.
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