You’re in the middle of it all at Wabi-Sabi. The 12-seat dining room shares the same tiny space as the open kitchen. A meal at this cramped SoMa Japanese restaurant is far from relaxing, but it’s entirely worth it for their consistently impeccable sushi. To see the full array of their raw fish mastery, go with the moriawase. The $49 pre-set selection comes with 11 pieces of nigiri—an unbeatable deal in SF—and will often include a bonus piece or two and some fruit to end the meal. Small plates like the gyoza aren’t on the same tier as the sushi and only worth getting if you’re extra hungry. Wabi-Sabi runs a high-volume takeout operation, so there’s usually at least one free seat anytime on weekdays, but on weekends, call ahead and make a reservation.