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Chīsai Sushi Club

San Francisco, California

Fifteen-seat Edomae counter in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, led by chef Takeshi Saito, a Jiro Ono trainee; one Michelin star, ten-course omakase.

Artfully plated sushi nigiri with nori, seafood, and garnish on wooden base
  • Chef preparing sushi behind counter with fresh ingredients in display cases
  • Chīsai Sushi Club photo 3
Photo: Chīsai Sushi Club via Google

At a glance

Price
$$$
Courses
10
Seats
15
Chef
Takeshi Saito
Sake pairing
$30
Dress code
smart casual
Reservations
book a few weeks out · 1 month
Price
Upscale

Chīsai Sushi Club sits on Mission Street in Bernal Heights, a fifteen-seat counter serving Edomae-style sushi under chef Takeshi Saito, who trained under Jiro Ono. The space holds one Michelin star, is Michelin-listed, and carries a Tabelog score of 4.5.

The omakase runs ten courses over roughly two hours, served at the counter with no private room option. A sake pairing is available for an additional $30. The menu is offered in English, and dress code is smart casual. Both dinner and lunch service are offered; dinner hours run 5:00–9:45pm on Friday and Saturday, and 5:00–9:00pm the rest of the week.

Reservations are handled by phone rather than online booking, and the restaurant recommends securing a table about a month in advance. Booking difficulty is rated moderate, meaning early planning helps but last-minute openings are not out of the question. The restaurant is not cash-only, and per-person pricing for the tasting menu is listed at 200 on the venue's own currency scale, which prospective diners should confirm directly given the mismatch between local pricing convention and the US location.

There's no listed phone number on file, so the most reliable way to start a reservation inquiry is through the restaurant's website. Chīsai Sushi Club fits diners looking for a compact, chef-led counter experience with English-language service and a documented Jiro Ono lineage, in a neighborhood setting rather than a downtown dining district.

Good to know

How do I book a table at Chīsai Sushi Club?
Reservations are taken by phone rather than through an online system; no phone number is listed here, so check the restaurant's website for current contact details. Plan to book about a month ahead, as booking difficulty is rated moderate.
How much does the omakase cost?
The tasting menu is listed at 200 per person on the restaurant's own pricing scale; confirm the exact amount and currency directly with the restaurant before booking. A sake pairing is available separately for $30.
Is there a dress code, and does the restaurant serve lunch?
Smart casual dress is expected. Both lunch and dinner omakase service are offered, with dinner seatings running 5:00–9:45pm on weekends and 5:00–9:00pm on weekdays.
Is the menu available in English, and how many seats are there?
Yes, an English menu is offered. The restaurant is counter-only seating with 15 seats total and no private room.
Who is the chef, and does the restaurant have any recognition?
Chef Takeshi Saito trained under Jiro Ono. The restaurant holds one Michelin star, is Michelin-listed, and has a Tabelog score of 4.5.

Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.

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