Top Nigiri dishes in San Francisco

Sea urchin atop scallop nigiri, a Kusakabe signature combination

Buttery fatty tuna belly nigiri

Three courses of tuna with increasing fattiness, from lean akami to chu-toro to rich otoro — the emotional peak of the meal

Lightly torched butterfish that melts in the mouth

Eight pieces of chef-selected nigiri showcasing the day's finest fish. A curated journey through seasonal catches.

Sweet, tender scallop from Hokkaido showcasing clean ocean flavor

Dry-aged akami nigiri topped with Osetra caviar; the signature bite.

Rotating nigiri featuring fish not seen at most SF sushi spots

A curated assortment of nigiri featuring premium bluefin tuna — outrageous value at under $30

A chef-curated progression of seven pristine nigiri pieces — each one showcasing different textures and flavors of the day's best fish

Eight pieces of seasonal nigiri chosen by the chef, fish varies by day.

Ten pieces of nigiri with a negitoro roll, pickles, wasabi, and soy—each fish cut precisely, rice seasoned grain by grain

Buttery yellowtail belly lifted with yuzu zest.

Three preparations of bluefin tuna showcasing lean, medium, and fatty cuts — a solid showcase of the kitchen's fish quality

Fatty salmon belly nigiri repeatedly called out by regulars.

A rotating selection of seven pieces of nigiri showcasing the day's freshest fish.

A chef's selection of 10 pristine nigiri pieces — the best way to taste the day's freshest fish in one sitting

A rotating selection of impeccably seasoned nigiri—so balanced that even a dab of soy or wasabi would throw it off; often includes bonus pieces or fruit.

Tilefish lightly cured for clean, pure flavor — a recurring counter highlight.

Bluefin aged in-house and cured in soy, served as nigiri

Wagyu and otoro nigiri styled after a Big Mac — Chome's signature absurd hit.

Two pieces of yellowtail nigiri, clean and buttery with well-seasoned rice.

Edomae-style nigiri assortment, 9 pieces.

Well‑executed eel nigiri with a sweet, savory glaze and generous portion

Fresh, seasonal fish served as nigiri or in sashimi sampler—clean, high‑quality cuts