Sushi Cupcakes at Mas Sake, $12
Even though there’s nothing technically saccharine about this roll, we think you’ll still be in for a treat. The Sushi Cupcake dish is the hidden gem inside this club-like Japanese-Mexican fusion resto that recently celebrated its 14th anniversary. Orange rice paper surrounds cuts of mango, jalapeno, and red onion — which adds a crunchy balance to the smooth cream cheese added in the middle. To give it that cupcake look, Mas Sake crowns the roll with crab, spicy tuna, and tobiko. We’ll take a dozen!

Mas Sake, 2030 Lombard Street (between Fillmore and Webster streets); 415-440-1505.