In today’s Chronicle, columnist C.W. Nevius leaves us hanging with a less than complete description about a “sensational sushi place out in the Richmond that has devoted customers waiting outside the door for as long as an hour.”
A couple of caveats: incredibly small; a strict list of rules ranging from “No complaining” to “No fork, no Coke”; and not open on weekends.
One more thing – I can’t give you the name. First, because it doesn’t appear to have a name on the front. And second, when I asked if I could mention them in The Chronicle, I was given an emphatic one-word answer – “No!”
So, RichmondSFBlog readers, where is this sensational, secret spot?
Sarah B.
P.S. I really don’t know – I’m asking you guys! Someone emailed me with this: “I *think* he’s talking about the place on Balboa btwn 6th and 7th.” Could this be the place?
P.P.S. – It is indeed Tekka at 537 Balboa. SFAppeal has a good shot of the rules sign in the window. Gotta wonder what that third rule is that has tape over it…
Do tell!
No!
Hmmm… my guess is either Tekka or Okina?
@Alex – No, meaning that’s not the spot? Or you won’t share he secret? 😉
A tweeter seems to think it might be Okina Sushi at Arguello and Cabrillo…
Sarah B.
No, in the crotchety spirit of the place 🙂
It is definitely Tekka on Balboa. I lived two blocks away. The “rules” sign is posted in the window. I have heard that it was a gift, and that they aren’t strictly enforced; that said, I haven’t violated any of them.
LOL, Alex.
It is indeed Tekka at 537 Balboa. SFAppeal has a good shot of the rules sign in the window:
http://sfappeal.com/food/2010/06/cw-nevius-mystery-sushi-house-revealed.php
Thanks everyone for your help!
Sarah B.
I love Tekka. It is easily overlooked since Sushi Bistro is a few blocks down and much more popular. Usually try and get there right after work, and usually four or five people ahead of me.
Yes, i knew it was Tekka as well. Another similar place that is rarely open but very great is hidden next to the Arguello super market.
On a seperate note, this is one of the first things that the recent suburban transplant (Nevius) has expressed that he likes about the city.
Nate or anyone else: What’s the name of the place next to the Arguello supermarket, and what are its hours? I have run by there a number of times and always wondered if it’s any good. Would love to hear more about it.
Hi Susannah – The one on Arguello is Okina Sushi:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/okina-sushi-san-francisco
Sarah B.
Thanks everyone. We’re always looking for good sushi in the neighborhood.