Blowfish Sushi
2170 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-3848
blowfishsushi.com
I just went to this place on Monday because it was my birthday and because i love the food and atmosphere. Understand that i really LOVED this place. There are anime cells on the walls and anime playing on three screens. Anime figures displayed. It is a restaurant for anime dorks. I did enjoy it but unfortunately, i think the economic times have hit them hard too. I think they closed the one they had in Los Angeles near “The Magic Castle” (a fancy, members only classy club NOT Disneyland). They also cheapened their food, which was worst of all. One was the Ritsu Roll. They started using cheaper grade tuna thinking no one would notice. The tuna prior just melted in your mouth and had a wonderful flavor. The tuna they replaced it with certainly does not melt in your mouth and had a slight fishy flavor. I also noticed they changed their tempura batter. They went from a nice sharp and crispy batter to that soft and doughy type of tempura commonly associated with crappy buffets and cheapskate Chinese restaurants.
I also do not think they are properly advertising the place. Every time I go, i hope to see anime dorks but i NEVER have. It is all well-to-do yuppie douchebags. I am certain that if you asked them to name ANY of the anime playing or from the cells on the wall they would have NO clue. They may even have a “WTF is anime?” look on their faces.
EDIT: Forgot to mention that the service was not good. The guy forgot the inari. I literally saw him write it down and then he repeated it to us and when we ask him about it says that he did not hear us! Then he brought us the inari an there was only two pieces when the menu says three. At least the inari was free…
I wonder if things get better for them whether they will switch back to the finer ingredients. Unfortunately, that usually is not the case.
I will now think twice about going there again. As much as i love the atmosphere of the place, the quality of the food does not deserve a 30-minute drive, a $4 toll and the time it takes to get a little dressed up. I will have to start exploring nearby sushi places.