Au Sushi

Tried Au Chirashi and loved every single bite! Without doubt the sashimi is the best quality and at the most fresh point! Can't wait to try other yummy stuff in the menu. Oh I saw a wide delicious selection of party trays in the menu. Sushi party trays for Super Bowl Sunday!

I know I've said this about plenty of other places, but it feels especially true in this case - I doubt I would've ever discovered Au Sushi if not for Yelp. Quite literally, they had a direct hand in it, as it was the YEE that was held here last year that brought me out this way. For whatever reason, I've only been out this way a handful of times over the years/decades. Although, in my defense, it's not like there's a whole lot going on in Diamond Heights either...Tucked away in the corner of the relatively sleepy Diamond Heights Shopping Center, Au Sushi is one of the few eateries in the neighborhood. However, between their relatively late hours, wealth of parking spaces, and how they always seem to have seating available despite their modest size, it's also a cozy little gem that is super convenient whether you live in the area or you're driving in from elsewhere. Of course, that's to say nothing of the menu, which looks pretty typical on the surface (bento boxes, sashimi, sushi rolls, noodle dishes, etc.), but is rather eye catching once get deeper into what they have to offer. In particular, their nigiri and house sushi rolls not only sound good on the menu, but they look even better in the photos on Yelp!-- NIGIRI OMAKASE - Chef's Choice Nigiri (8 Pieces)...$68I enjoyed this both times I had it, though it was better and more unique before the menu change (see below). That time, the stand outs were the Uni, Toro, Hotate, and Wagyu. This time, the only real stars were the Toro, Sake Belly, and the Amaebi.-- DOUBLE TORO ROLL - Salmon Belly, Mango, and Avocado Topped with Bluefin Toro and Fresh Wasabi...$21Pretty solid, though, it'd be hard not to like a roll with two types of toro. Both the Salmon and Bluefin were equally delicious, though the latter stood out in part because of the size of the cuts. I was iffy on the mango, but these were perfectly ripe and added a nice sweetness.-- GOLDEN GATE ROLL - Avocado and Salmon Topped with Scallop, Ikura, and Soy Paper...$19I'm a sucker for salmon and scallops in sushi rolls, so this practically had my name on it. Thankfully, it was great! The scallops were large, fresh, and had a nice sweetness while the salmon and avocado made for a classic pairing - yum!-- CHICKEN KARAAGE - Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken...$15Ehh...not bad, but nothing special either. The chicken was decently crispy on the outside and somewhat moist on the inside. It could've used a little bit of seasoning, but at least they weren't all that oily and the aioli helped to add some flavor.-- KING DRAGON ROLL - Soft Shell Crab, Imitation Crab Topped with Unagi, Avocado, Tobiko, and Unagi Sauce...$18Cooked rolls aren't always the greatest, but this was really good. The soft shell crab was flavorful, had a nice crunch to it, and was complemented well by the imitation crab and the unagi, which was meatier than I expected. One thing worth noting is that in the time since Au Sushi opened, the menu has been tweaked. Not significantly, as most things are listed the same as before, but since my first visit here for the YEE last year, only a half dozen or so things have been removed/altered. Unfortunately, that includes their namesake AU SUSHI ROLL, which previously had Salmon Skin, Cucumber, and Shiso topped with Imitation Crab, Monkfish Liver, Scallions, and Special Sauce, that tasted AMAZING. Now, it has Imitation Crab Sweet Cream Topped with Garlic Mayo Baked Scallop and Unagi Sauce - not horrendous by any means, but definitely not as appealing to my tastebuds.Still, despite the loss of my favorite roll here (or almost anywhere, for that matter), Au Sushi is quite the gem. I can't really speak to their noodle dishes or bento boxes, but they seem perfectly fine based on what I've seen other tables get and how they read on the menu. Perhaps I'll try them at some point (they have a "happy hour" where many of their cooked dishes are discounted), but even if I don't, I'm happy to keep coming back for the sushi and nigiri omakase, especially considering how easy it is to come here!

Tried Au Sushi on a Thursday night, easy parking since it's located in a shopping plaza and was seated right away. We ordered several items, rolls, and dishes. Agedashi tofu was not very good though, not fried correctly and didnt have the typical sauce. Hard to describe the food here, maybe "standard" or "generic"? Kind of like getting hot food from the Japanese market, better presentation though. Not that that's a bad thing, but I want to say the food was ok but nothing that would make me rush to come back.

We got the nigiri combo and it was pretty good! The lion king was good as well. Great sushi, super fresh, super delicious. Good service, it's not a big place. There are about 5-10 tables. the bathroom is outside so you need a key. Lots of parking!

I really like this little sushi place! Our second time ordering from here and both times we found our food to be very fresh and tasty. Highly recommend. We ordered the bento boxes with tonkatsu, chicken gyoza, and hamachi-avocado and spicy salmon classic rolls. Staff was nice. The restaurant looked clean. Parking is great since it's in a shopping center.

Visited for lunch with my aunt and my daughter on 11/29 as it was the nearest restaurant to the playground we went for the first time. We anticipated an ok-quality meal but turning out it was delicate and delicious. The fish was fresh and the rice was just right. The noodle was tasty with the appropriate amount of salt (less salty than many places which is good for young kid). Good service as well. If we go to that area again, I'll definitely visit AU sushi again.

This is a familiar spot for me.A former Burger King over twenty years ago, it evolved to this neighborhood eatery, offering lunch and dinner in the heart of Diamond Heights. They opened in August 2022, a challenging time as things are just opening up again. It was on my radar after seeing several hot and new Yelp notices and seeing Cherylynn N.'s (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=eKUGKQRE-Ywi5dY55_zChg) positive review.I was accepted an invite to and attended a recent YEE here on a Thursday late afternoon. Besides the YEE gifts, I ordered a few other menu items and, as I later found out, off-menu items to take home.Being tired after leaving the office, I decided to combine the gifted item with a few a couple of the items while saving some for future meals later in the week. Here's what I tried:1. Agedashi tofu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=SNgtkhdENWHq2y9bzP0fVg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - There were a good number packed in the box and they were neatly stacked in a clamshell paper box. I liked that the sauce was put on the side. I only ate one while fresh that evening and I enjoyed the flavors with the dipping sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=DBaQOqR7HyhKTLa3exTSwQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q).2. Yakitori beef tongue and scallops (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=LimhiL91k7QL1RCECaNbNw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - I ate these a few days later, reheating them in my toaster oven; they were packed nicely on a bed of lettuce and lemon garnish (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=EXU7iocMZLTjwRpPRJ3OMA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I placed them on foil and added a few drops of water in reheating them at 250F with the foil folded up but not covered so that they wouldn't steam (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nIoKSkeQuoORfYdTQQfcnw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). The beef tongue held up well and I liked that the seasoning was not salty. The scallops were pretty good too but a bit of the ocean flavor came into play so I suggest eating this fresh and not storing and reheating. 3. Unagi and avocado handroll and spicy tuna handroll (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=RZ0yiflIQ341nX5_RtGJ6Q&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - These were my off-menu orders as I didn't see them on the online or website menu. I enjoyed both of them as the rice had a nice shari flavor and was still moist (some may find it too moist). I was impressed by the spicy tuna filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=0Eb56VH3ZoXHPfmw4SoUAw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). the flavor and the portion generosity.A young lady took my order by phone as suggested in the YEE invite for my check-in as well as my takeout order. Justin greeted me, gave me my check, and graciously took my credit card for payment. I asked him a few questions about business and he explained that they opened late summer of 2022, not an easy time to start a business. My only suggestion is, for off-menu items, please tell the customer the pricing and confirm that they still want it before accepting their order. I was a little surprised when, looking at my itemized receipt, I saw an item as "2 Rock N Roll $24.00". Using my higher math, I scratched my head and pondered whether I'd normally order handrolls at $12.00 each. Perhaps, consider putting hand rolls, if you're willing to make them, on your menu so the diner can decide. Will likely try the ramen or udon next time.

To be honest, my expectations were not high for this place. They are truly the underdog. We had the omakase nigri and it comes with "appetizer" (2 pieces of sushi) and a very delicious fish (with bone) and tofu soup! Every piece of the omakase was delicious (because you know some places give you a lot and there's some mediocre pieces). The omakase is affordable (8 piece for $68(?)). We also ordered the mango salmon roll and I love that it was proportional and not overly sauced. We had another roll, but forgot the name but it also was proportional and delicious. The fishes were fresh. The service was excellent. Parking in the plaza is easy. Bathroom is around the corner with a key. Definitely will be back. Hope they keep it up!

Au Sushi was a really nice surprise!It's located deep in the sleepy corner of the Diamond Heights plaza and feels like a well kept secret. My friend and I spent several minutes perusing the menu and choosing a wide variety of rolls to share amongst friends at a dinner party later. We were very impressed that each roll was made fresh and we were also very appreciative that the vegetarian rolls extended beyond basic veggie maki rolls.Our favorites of the night were the Fish Tacos (the crispy tempura seaweed base was chef's kiss), the Double Toro (soooo buttery!), and the Walnut Roll (very pleasant vegetarian twist on a dragon roll). Honestly though, everything was of really good quality. They also paid great attention to still presenting the sushi very nicely despite it being a to-go order.Pricewise, it'll probably be about $30 a person if you stick to special rolls and appetizers. Some of the specials like the chirasi bowl or chef's platter will cross $50 easily.

Very creative rolls, attentive service, fun ambiance and everything we tried was delicious.