Tucked away in a small, unassuming corner just off Valencia, Fenikksu is a true hidden gem. My friend and I were wandering the area, struggling to decide where to eat, when a sign on the restaurant's front door caught our eye. It read something along the lines of, "We do not serve fancy American sushi rolls." That was all we needed to see--we knew we had to try it. Arriving right at opening, we were seated immediately and opted for the omakase. Our meal was prepared and served by what I can only assume was the head sushi chef, who was both attentive and efficient. The pacing was brisk but satisfying, allowing us to fully enjoy each bite without feeling rushed. As for the price, it was right in that sweet spot--neither too expensive nor too cheap--making it well worth the experience. If you're looking for an excellent sushi spot near Mission and Valencia, Fenikksu is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

This place is truly such a hidden gem. I've never had anything here that wasn't excellent. From the perfectly seasoned rice to the gorgeous fresh fish and all the savory flavors in between, everything here is unique and delicious

Holy hell this place was good. It was giving authentic Japanese cuisine baby, there wasn't a California roll on the menu. Fantastic Japanese tapas and everything was so Delicious. Me and my mansss enjoyed the Valentine's Day pre fix menu which came with a variety of dishes, including sashimi, omakase nigiri, hamachi crudo, udon, yuzu brussel sprouts, trip tip katsu I mean I could go on. We particularly enjoyed the thiccc and saucy enoki mushrooms. The flavor was buss down! The service was quick! The sake was flowing! I need to come back asap!

I only took one photo but the omakase nigiri here is always so incredible! I've come several times and every time the food is so yummy. Also got the Brussels with apple, miso soup, and gyoza. I recommend it all. If you're looking for delicious omakase - this is the place.

Cozy sushi and tapas spot in Mission. Service was great, very attentive. Food we tried were all good. We ordered- Hamachi carpaccio - 5/5 a must! $13 Mentaiko udon - 5/5 a must, chewy noodles so flavorful I would come back for these! Waygu carpaccio- $15 Unagi don - flavorful $26 5-piece Omasake nigiri - $28 this was my least favorite as somehow the fish was flavorless. Overall a great Japanese tapas place with sake.

Have been coming here for years now and this place has my heart. Each bite is an experience itself. Every piece is flavorful and hand crafted with not just love but deep intention. I'm so thankful to have been introduced to this beautiful place. Incredible atmosphere and a wonderful team doing what they love. Always will come back

This place checked all the boxes of an excellent SF sushi place, especially the all-important one: fresh, delicious fish. But what really sets this place apart and makes it special is the almost three-page tapas menu, which includes light bites categorized by cuisine (seafood, veggie, or "meat," e.g., beef). For mains, I ordered the chirashi and my wife ordered the 10-piece omakase nigiri -- each was delicious, with little further explanation necessary. But the tapas, oh man. So good, and such a fun part of the dining experience here to mix it up from your everyday great sushi (not that there's anything wrong with great sushi, of course!). We ordered a variety of items from the seafood and meat tapas menus -- carpaccio, scallops, ika and uni, and smelt fillets. All were excellent, but I especially loved the smelt fillets, which came with a side of salt that made them especially flavorful. All in all, a wonderful meal, made so -- in my opinion -- because of the diverse array of tapas to complement the stellar sushi.

Fenikkusu serves some interesting dishes that you wouldn't find at your typical Japanese restaurant. As the name says they serve tapas (ie small portion) dishes and specialize in sushi. The mini kaisen don is the real star of the menu and is a well thought out balance of sashimi rice, aromatics and salmon roe for some brininess. The mentaiko pasta is also a really awesome dish. I would come back here for these two dishes. I also enjoyed the corn fritters and the mackerel. I would stay away from the oxtail pot and is the main reason why I didn't give a five star rating.

The ambience of this place is so cute and cozy. We got the matcha IPA which was so smooth. Then we got the mushroom in miso sauce, escolar, and 8pc omakase. The chef makes it in front of you if you sit at the bar and he was super sweet! Amazing service and even more amazing food.

Before we walked in we noticed the sign outside the restaurant stating they don't offer, "Fancy American style rolls." I thought that was interesting to see. Once inside there was another sign stating they only use koshihikari rice. When I asked the chef what's so special about the rice he said it's nothing special just that it is short grain while other sushi restaurants use medium grain. I actually never noticed that, (except at some buffets) and I appreciated that he explained it to me. We came in on a Friday night shortly after they opened without a reservation and sat at the chef's counter next to the wall mounted fireplace. The interior had a cozy ambiance. My partner ordered a 10pcs omakase and an anago nigiri. Well actually he ordered it for me. We tried anago for the first time in Tokyo recently and absolutely loved it and prior to arriving we knew they served it, which was the reason we came here. I ordered the miso walu, anago tempura and squid legs. The food arrived quickly. The squid legs were tender and lightly fried as was the anago tempura. I didn't expect the miso walu to be cooked but that's my fault because it wasn't listed as a nigiri but as a tapas instead. I later realize I prefer my walu eaten raw and my anago grilled. When the anago nigiri arrived my partner tried a bite and the chef immediately told him to eat the whole piece and by taking a small bite he "destroyed" the experience. We were both completely thrown off by the way he said it. He seemed obviously offended. We are sorry! Prior to visiting Japan we knew to eat sushi in one bite but we are not in Japan and we like to share our food. We felt really bad and honestly that killed the whole dining experience for us. Though he did offer another anago nigiri on the house for my partner to try which he declined at first. After I ate it in one bite I wanted him to try it and the chef gladly made one for us. The anago nigiri was one of our favorite things we ate. My partner enjoyed his omakase.