this might be the quietest restaurant i've ever been to in SF. it truly feels like a cozy family-run restaurant you might find in the middle of japan. the specials menu had some items like garland that i'd never even heard of but we stuck to the regular menu this time. * homemade tofu (cold) - the tofu had an amazing texture but overall was a bit bland unless you love the taste of fresh tofu on its own * chirashi bowl - really beautiful and a decent amount of fish for the price. however one of the pieces was way too chewy and it came with a lot of tamago which i don't really like. * salmon skin salad - this was the highlight for me! it came in rolls which was a nice surprise and the crunchy veggies were a perfect offset for the rich crispy salmon skin. * daifuku mochi - this was a thin layer of mochi wrapped around a strawberry. a light refreshing dessert that wasn't too sweet. the service was very attentive (not surprising since we were only one of two tables there at the time). i'd love to come back to try more of their non-sushi items.

This place gives really cozy vibes; seating is pretty limited, the menu is kind of japanese tapas style, and there are daily specials. The staff seems super small (just 1 server) and she's really sweet! I wasn't super blown away by the food, given the price and quantity. Everything was good, but it came out to about $35pp and I wasn't very full. I think this is a great place if you're down to splurge a bit at a cute family business! I liked the strawberry daifuku and sushi roll the most! They charge a 4% fee for all card transactions, and you need to hit $14pp.

We came for their HOMEMADE TOFU and got to try a lot of their homey specials! Came on a saturday for lunch, and got seated right away. Of course, we had the Homemade Ankake Tofu which came hot and was extremely soft, silky, and jiggly. Special Miso Soup - from the photos it looked so milky and good but I could not tell what was special about it. It was a good miso soup, on the saltier side... maybe more miso soup? Idk I would pass. (But looking at the photos... the special miso soup that others had looks milkier and oiler like tonkotsu broth... maybe they gave us the wrong one T T we were definitely charged tho. Double check!) Eggplant with Walnuts - This was delicious!! The walnut topping was so good and honestly when have I ever cooked eggplant? It was great. Tasted nutty and healthy. Miso Black Cod - tender and delicious. Strawberry Mochi Ichigo Daifuku - simple and delicious. Mochi, red bean, strawberry were perfect. Definitely end on this note! My favorite was the mochi and the eggplant surprisingly. Next time I'd want to try their other homemade tofu that's made in front of you. And their sashimi or nabe!

Quaint & cozy neighborhood sushi spot known for their tofu. The setting is quite intimate with only ~6 tables closely spaced together. We tried their homemade ankake tofu that was sooo soft and umami. We ordered some various sushi rolls as well which we enjoyed. This is not the place to have a rambunctious gathering but more so a place to enjoy a peaceful meal with a partner, friends, or family. The service was lovely, and it really felt as if we were in a local family-owned restaurant in Japan.

TLDR: Weekdays are best, nigiri and miso soup is amazing, pass on dessert My friend and I stumbled in here on a Wednesday night before seeing a show at Café Du Nord. immediately felt like we were transported to a quaint Japanese countryside to a mom and pop shop. besides us, there were only 4 other patrons in the restaurant! We were ravenous so we shared edamame, miso soup, the deluxe, and a spicy tuna roll. it was more than enough food especially if you're inebriated (hehe!) we also got the purple potato dessert, but it was tiny...I could've easily swallowed it whole. The nigiri is the what I would come back for, as the pieces were so large, I could hardly fit them in my mouth! The quality was so fresh, and I got to try a few fish that I had never had before through the Deluxe. Finding out what you don't like is just as important as finding what you do ;) Highly recommend coming to check this place out on a weekday and having an intimate, authentic sushi dinner. I will be back to try some non-sushi options!

I imagine this restaurant is easily overlooked due to it being the quiet neighbor of Kitchen Story, but I'm so happy to have found it! It has homey traditional Japanese vibes, and is peacefully cozy. We ordered a couple sushi rolls (which were good but as you'd expect), the oboro tofu, and purple potato yokan. The homemade oboro tofu was cloud-like and silky (like soy milk just crossed the threshold to solid)- it came with little savory garnishes but I actually preferred it on its own, where I could really taste the subtle sweetness and enjoy the creaminess in its simplest/purest form. The yokan was smooth and surprisingly mild but it still held up well against the vanilla ice cream.

I visited on a Thursday evening and it speaks to Eiji's popularity that there was a wait out the door! My party of 2 was given a 30 minute wait estimate but it felt much faster than that - I think it was because it wasn't actually 30 minutes but maybe I just enjoyed my company. There isn't a yelp waitlist so you'll have to go there in person to wait for a seat. I imagine the wait times are longer on weekends so plan accordingly. My table got the ankake tofu as an appetizer and I got a chirashi for myself. The tofu was so soft I could barely feel it in my mouth. If you thought the silken tofu at the supermarket was smooth, wait til you try Eiji's homemade version. The chirashi was delicious and had a great variety of fish. The food came out very quickly and our server made sure our glasses were full throughout the night. My only issue with the experience was that it was exceptionally stuffy inside the restaurant. The interior is quite small but cozy, which would be lovely on a cold night but every other night, maybe not so much. To their credit, this was an exceptionally hot week and I'd bet money it's not usually that stuffy. Please note that the menu prices are assuming you pay with cash and there is a % fee if you decide to use a card. I would absolutely come back again with a friend or a date! Good food, attentive service, and a cute restaurant - what's not to like?

One of the charms of Eiji is the fun of walking into a small door and finding yourself transported to Japan. This cozy restaurant offers authentic cooking and the freshest sashimi. I can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu