Machiya

Cuisine	Japanese
Price	$$$$ (51-100)
Rating	4/10
Last Visit	July 11, 2022
Location	SFBA: San Francisco: Downtown + SoMa

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General Notes

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Overall pretty solid food but way, way overpriced. I would consider coming here for lunch, for which they have some pretty solid lunch specials, but definitely not for dinner in the future. I would suggest trying Ebisu as an alternative, which has similar quality food but is much, much more affordable.

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Dishes Tasted

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• ★☆☆☆ Miso Gindara -- Way too sweet, and could use a bit more heat on the skin-side to crisp it up slightly, which had a somewhat unpleasant texture. But the fish itself was so incredibly tender and juicy.
• ★☆☆☆ Amaebi -- I was a bit disappointed, it was a bit more slimy than I was hoping for, the texture wasn't as great. There was also too much wasabi.
• ★★★☆ Hotate -- The hotate itself is delightful, the nigiri itself is a bit underseasoned though, and the rice could use a bit more vinegar + be a bit warmer
• ★★☆☆ Salmon Skin Temaki -- The salmon skin is actually a bit too crispy for my taste, and doesn't really have much savory feel to it. But overall pretty solid
• ★★★☆ Mixed Tempura -- Beautifully fried; lovely texture. I would have liked the vegetable tempura to be seasoned a bit more, but otherwise fantastic.
• ★★★☆ Wakame Salad -- Solid dish; very nice flavor