Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Francisco

311 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Miyabi Sushi
Miyabi Sushi
75/100 (369 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Salmon
Fish Soup
Tempura
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
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Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"After battling crowds on the pier and being told at every restaurant that the wait is 30 minutes to an hour, we gave up and tried to find something..."
Vineeta Dhingra
"Our family of four loved this place. We got all different kinds of rolls and sushi. Very fresh. Very good. Surprised how affordable it was. Would..."
Soni Kapoor
"I've got to say, this was honestly one of the highlights of my Sam Francisco vacation. Best sukiyaki I've ever had. Screw that, best dinner I've ever..."
Hannah
"They have fantastic service and a delicious menu. I highly reccommend the big mouth roll. Although, they could stand to change the radio..."
Heather Etherton
"Really amazing sushi. The sashimi was very fresh and the rolls super tasty. Service was also very good. Also, the place has a BYOB policy and..."
Pablo Alvarez
"I got the chirashi which had a good amount of really fresh fish that one would expect in a chirashi bowl. The rice tasted a little older but was..."
Paul Volk
"The vegetable tempura and the combination plate that came with the spicy tuna roll and the California roll were both really good. FYI, we wanted to..."
El Bro
"I went here every weekend over the summer 2010, when I was working San Francisco. The $10 lunch special is an awesome Sunday afternoon meal, and..."
Max Heinritz
"Great service. Lunch bento is huge and great value for money. The spicy tuna salad though is my pick. Super super..."
Paul Hemmings
"We were pleasantly surprised at this little gem. Very reasonable prices, food was great, and it wasn't loud. Udon was..."
Paul DeCoursey
"Good sushi affordable and great service. It was walking distance from the Sheraton hotel we were staying at so a good location for..."
Malaika K
"Great place for authentic sushi in friendly surroundings. Everything was delicious and great..."
Helena Horsburgh
"Exelent Sushi and Superb service!! I went there with my family and while I was having some delicious tuna and salmon the Sushiman prepared as a..."
Jaime Apreda
"Amazing. Extremely fresh and traditional sushi and great service, even during the busy lunch..."
Roger Cobb
"Great place for a casual lunch or dinner. not fancy, prices are reasonable. Def..."
Cassidy Wilber
"Good, inexpensive local sushi place. BYOB. Open late, usually no..."
Lenny Raymond
"Good sushi and, most importantly, reasonably priced. I enjoyed eating..."
Riccardo Fabiani
Shabu Bar
Shabu Bar
75/100 (85 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
"All you can eat for $32. Had 2 Kobe beef and ribeye along with veggies, steamed rice and an ice cream at the end. All..."
Kimi Tsukagoshi
Godzila Sushi
Godzila Sushi
75/100 (613 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have always wanted to go to this place ever since I found out about it. Its right up my alley. Godzilla 🐲 Sushi 🍣 was a quient little place..."
Hamilton Hayes
"Amazingly cosy and welcoming sushi bar! The owner of the restaurant was incredibly nice and very sweet. The service was fast and friendly and the..."
Borair Elyacy
"So cool to have such a specifically themed sushi bar!!! Upon entry I was greeted by very friendly staff and surrounded by posters and action figures..."
Leanne M
"The waiter and chef are so kind! I love the service and food here! Really great place for sushi. 10/10..."
Maria
"Best sushi in town. They are very kind and the combo menu for 2 is perfect. Amazing..."
Ana Rojo Burgos
"I love this place! I usually flight in town for business from London, and visiting Godzila Sushi became my ritual in the city! The food and..."
Adrian
"Very few cooked options, all about the sushi here! I've lived everything I've ever had, even though I have a set order every time. I've been going..."
MC Party Mouth
May's Coffee Shop
May's Coffee Shop
75/100 (38 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Breakfast
Lunch
"6/19/13 SOUP AND SALAD FOR BREAKFAST, THAT'S ME After a wonderful night of bachelorette party festivities with the girls, we woke up with our first..."
Amy Palmer
"You have try their Taiyaki which is a fish shaped pancake with three types of fillings, sweet black bean, chocolate and also banana. They have many..."
Ahmad Nasim
"Do you know that there a fish pancakes - and they are sweet? Ok, they are not really from fish, but shaped like one and come with a red bean paste,..."
Nic Kleemann
"This small coffee show is a great place to relax. It's not as crazy busy since the shop is in the back and people don't always find their way back..."
Tu Lam
Niji Japanese Grille
Niji Japanese Grille
75/100 (29 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Lunch
Sit down
Japanese
Lunch
Sarku Japan
Sarku Japan
75/100 (698 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Yemekler gozunuzun onunde hazırlanıyor,karides+teriyaki tavuk lu menu mukemmel; deneyin.pilav yerine fiyat farkı verip noodle..."
Cem Buyuran
"Sarku Japan’s Bento Boxes are impressive. I tried their Beef Bento Box and it was filled with tasty treats. I like my food..."
Ivan Martinez
"Fresh, delicious, and very flavorful food that is reasonably priced and comes in good-sized portions. I highly recommend the Shrimp Bento, which..."
C G
"We had the just had the beef teriyaki and we really liked it. It was super tasty. Honestly I can comprehend the low rating. I would definitely eat..."
Andrej
"Ok food for the price. I typically go for chicken teriyaki because it's around $10 to get meat, boiled veggies, and rice. I wouldn't really recommend..."
Liz Donut
"I never had teriyaki sushi rolls before and it was excellent. I also liked the spring rolls. I plan to ee visit and try other items on their menu..."
Christine Dong
"Cheap and delicious food. The miso soup is much better than another Japanese restaurant also in..."
Shusaku You
"Their food is good, but sometimes their service sucks. You ask them for extra sauce and they look at you like you crazy like they make the sauce them..."
Venson Beelee (#moneymynewbbfriend)
"Great food and fast service. Liked how they cooked the food right there to order. Had the beef and shrimp but have tried chicken too It’s all..."
Hou Leong
"really nice Teriyaki, but the portions are quite..."
Thomas Gassmann
"The chicken is awesome, and the price is good..."
Tony Tseng
Sushi Fantastic
Sushi Fantastic
74/100 (270 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Sushi Friend
Sushi Friend
74/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Tanpopo
Tanpopo
74/100 (1896 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Noodle
Ramen
"Amazing dining experience. The Gyukotsu Ramen + Short Rib is delicious. The kitchen was filled with a savory aroma while it was prepared. Tender meat..."
Ivan Martinez
"The food is delicious. For the price, there aren't enough noodles for me. The flavor was rich and savory. The ramen, compared to Ichiran in Japan, is..."
Michael Chang
"This place was busy even for Friday lunch. We got spicy miso ramen and kurobuta pork bowl with rice. The food was tasty and really well made. The..."
Shruti
"We’re welcome at 20:45, even though they close at 21 - something completely unimaginable in EU. Black Garlic Ramen portion is huge and the noodles,..."
V Y
"Really good food, the ramen broth for the tonkatsu was light and flavorful. The curry rice was filling, and the broth for the agedashi tofu packs a..."
Keirwin Nguyen
"Great spot for a family or casual date, with friendly service, nice decor and low-key atmosphere, and tasty ramen (we really enjoyed the black garlic..."
Jennifer Teu
""Where do you want to eat? How about that place? I dunno, how about THAT place?” That’s the “You Decide” game we all play when there are an..."
Steve Ramsey
"food was hella good, ate there with my mom. her meal is the first picture, mine is the..."
Mari
"Amazing food. One of my fav Japanese spots in SF. We were impressed with everything we ordered: gyukotsu ramen, pork belly rice, takoyaki, and pork..."
Emily Chen
"It's a great ramen but not the best in town. The broth was amazing but I have had a better chashu..."
Jidapa Thanabhusest
"We came in a few minutes after 6 pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. We ordered the takoyaki fries, chicken karaage, black garlic ramen with..."
Cindy Quang
"Was my go to ramen place. The short ribs ramen used to be $24.95 now it's a staggering $35!!! You have to be famished to sample this one of a kind..."
Rabendy Inc
"Food 4.8, Service 4, Ambiance 5; Short Rib Ramen was tasty and full of flavor. The portion is plentiful and worth the $35 when you want to treat..."
Jason Dare
"Good food and the wait wasn't too long even during the SF Cherry blossom festival! We got the short rib, kurobuta, and chicken katsu curry. All of..."
Elaine Wang
"Would highly recommend this spot in Japan town! Very delicious bento boxes with variety, veggies, and miso soup. The chicken and pork here are..."
Karly Falkenberg
"Came on a Friday evening and we were immediately seated. Service was spectacular but the food was even better. Everything was full of flavor and..."
Ryan George
"We ordered the black garlic tonkatsu and takoyaki and we loved it. The ramen broth is not too thick and oily, yet, it is still very flavorful. Chashu..."
June Darin
Sushi Umi - San Francisco
Sushi Umi - San Francisco
74/100 (147 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Lunch
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Lunch
Mid-range
Nara Sushi
Nara Sushi
74/100 (989 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Lunch
Dinner
Fish Soup
Tempura
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"An exceptional place to enjoy sushi in San Francisco. The service was excellent and the staff were friendly. The food was excellent and well put..."
John Pobursky
"What a gem! Unassuming small restaurant. Popped in on a random weekday for their happy hour hand rolls. They were carefully made and composed, very..."
Y L
"Nice vibe in the place. We went on a Monday night and it was busy anyway. It is open until 23.00 although on Google said it closed before. Service..."
Claudia Rasi
"There has only been a few places that their fish has been phenomenal and superb, separate from Japan, this is one of the places. There selection of..."
Vanessa Mac Leod
"Visiting from out of town and found this amazing little place. The freshest fish, menu is not overwhelming, and the friendliest staff. Saw the great..."
Mary Ann Velasco
"Nara is a really reliable sushi spot located on Polk, with another location in lower Haight. They have a really great fish selection as well as a..."
Jess M
"Fresh sushi! The auto sphere is nice place to chill or go on dates at. We had the hamachi truffle mmmmm, you can taste the best of both..."
MeStarz
"Our favorite sushi place did not survive the pandemic. Nara is close by, so we thought we'd give it a try. First time here. Won't be our last...."
Mike Wallach
"Came to Nara for the first time and was very pleased by the quality of this restaurant. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you are transported to..."
Omeed Moghadam
"I went here for happy hour and got the Jessica Alba and big boss. They were good! Give them a try...."
T P
"I attended their happy hour. All of this plus hot sake for $25 with tip. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The food comes out very fast..."
Steven Pegelow
"a solid, moderately priced sushi spot known for rolls. quick and friendly service which was great since we were in a rush. sake bomb roll was really..."
Andrea Santos
"Amazing place with awesome sushi and great chefs. My boyfriend and I loved the atmosphere there. Perfect for Friday date night. Each food had..."
Katie White
"I never leave reviews but this place is wonderful. The food is amazing and everyone is so kind. Great service- I took my mom who was visiting here to..."
Chloe Raines
"Gotta get the Saki bomb roll!!! One of the best rolls I've ever had. So balanced. Spicy, savory, flavorful...just perfect. The chicken karaage was..."
Jason Sanchez
"Staffs are nice, sushi and sashimi are both great, presentation is good. Except for the clam soup is a little bit too fishy, overall is a great..."
Isabelle
"It’s a charming place to have an artfully presented Japanese meal. They check vaccine when you arrive. The food is gorgeous, tasty, high quality..."
Ginger Orsi
"This is the best sushi place I’ve ever tried outside Japan. The fish quality and variety was amazing. Rolls are very innovative (not traditional..."
Helena Almazan (Helena)
"Imaginative sushi rolls, nigiri, and other specials that will amaze your palate. The best we’ve had in SF and certainly in our top 5 anywhere all..."
Karl Delaney
Benihana
Benihana
73/100 (5698 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Fish
Fried rice
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
Filet Mignon
Tempura
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fun experience, it's a show! A bit tacky, but still worth it. Fried rice is really tasty, and everything else is good quality... Make reservations,..."
Luca Revelli
"The food was delicious (including the soup, the lemonade, the vegetables, etc.), the chef (Mario) was very nice and the experience was, as you would..."
Tomáš Petrík
"Situated in Japan Center Mall, Excellent 1st time experience in Japanese foods. Ordered for a lunch set for sir 8 pertains. The lunch was really very..."
anilkumar dora
"There was a wait even though we had a reservation. When we sat down, there was a wait to getting started on our food and drinks. Our chef messed up..."
Fred Twum-Acheampong
"Came here for my friends Benihana Birthday Bash and our Latin lover, Antonio, was AMAZING. He did such a great job cooking the food and was an..."
Nuria Villanueva
"I don’t think there is anything anyone can ever say that’s not good about hibachi food. Excellent as expected. Great Mother’s Day meal courtesy..."
Harley Mom
"This place is very popular, and for good reason. The chefs are entertaining, the food is delicious, you get huge portion sizes, and the atmosphere is..."
Fred T. Acheampong
"Fun for the whole family. The food will be familiar for anyone who's eaten Asian cooking. Although Japanese by birth, the chain has incorporated..."
The Other Jim Hargrove
"Eric was our chef and let me say the way he seasoned the food was AMAZING. Our server (didn’t get her name) lil short sassy lady kept us laughing..."
Kay Ricks
"loved the experience of a chef cooking in front of u, although it did feel uncomfortable at times with other strangers there. I suggest u go there w..."
Jesua Sarmiento
"Fun place to take the family. The chefs are very talented with the theatrics they do when cooking right infront of..."
Evelyn Ibarra
"I was wondering why this restaurant got lower than 4 stars when I ate my lunch boat. The food is good and dining environment is nice. It should be..."
John Z
"Good food and drinks. We had a server running behind. An order forgotten. A wrong order delivered at the bar area and a wrong order delivered after..."
Margaret Santiago
"Not as crowded as I expected for a Sunday night before Halloween. I loved the hibachi steak with an extra shrimp appetizer and upgraded to the spicy..."
john STETAK
Fuku-sushi Restaurant
73/100 (24 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
"I go with my wife to this lovely place quite a bit! This is the best place to grab a bite. I go there many times. The meals are very tasty, the crew..."
Mark Berry
Live Sushi Mission
Live Sushi Mission
73/100 (68 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Sake Salmón
Volcano Roll
Shrimp Skewer
Uni Sea Urchin
sushi
Unagi Eel
Oysters Half Dozen
Baked Mussels 4 pcs
Sake Belly Salmon Belly
20 Piece Sashimi
Sake and Hamachi Belly Nigiri Fire Bergsneider and Dragon Rolls
SFPD Roll
Fish Crush and Sashimi
Spider Roll
30 pcs Chef's Choice Sashimi
Ikayaki
Short Rib Teriyaki
Baby Squid
Grilled Squid
Rainbow Roll
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Jade Cafe
Jade Cafe
73/100 (1193 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Cafe
Cafe
Chinese
Lunch
Dinner
Salt N Pepper Pork Rib
Soy Sauce Noodle w Chicken
Mongolian Beef Entree
Vegetarian Tofu Dish
Shrimp w Scrambled Eggs
Pan Fried Crispy Noodle
Wo Wonton Noodle Soup
chicken fried rice
Broccoli
Salt and Pepper Pork Chops
Chow mien
Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
fried noodles
Spicy Sauce
House special chow mein
Mongolian Beef Fried Rice
Salmon
Kung Pao Chicken
Wor Wonton Soup
Pan Fried Flat Noodle Hor Fun
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Café
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very delicious chinese food to go. They also make it very fast! Affordable..."
Rose Foong 冯慧慧
"Authentic food with big portions which is always..."
Freddy Gonzalez
"Tough times. Call ahead to understand coved..."
Daniel Daly
"Some places charge a fortune for duck in SF. This place has the best and most affordable duck I've found so far. Cheaper than 99..."
Lois Tan
"Delicious and quick. Affordable, great prices and specials. I was really torn between the eggplant/chicken dish and the one I ordered. No..."
Daniel Silberstein
Suzu Noodle House
Suzu Noodle House
73/100 (1118 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Noodle
Curry
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tempura
Ramen
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Pork
Udon
Miso ramen
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"You want noodles? They got noodles. They will seat you, take your order and feed you quickly. The speed to tastiness factor is what gives this a 5 in..."
Sarah D
"*Chicken Veggie Ramen + Karaage Don combo: lots of veggies!!!! Karaage don is wonderful to split among 3 since there's only 3 chicken on top of the..."
Michelle Cho
"This is a great spot in Japantown! I absolutely loved my kimchi udon. If you go for ramen then I think miso is the best bet. The soy sauce ramen was..."
Zane Maguet
"Very good udon broth, it's super flavorful and comes with a lot of veggies. There's a combo option to add a smaller rice bowl which was also really..."
Emily Wagner
"Came alone on a Sunday at ~11:45 and the restaurant was ~75% full. I was seated quickly, and was given an ice water. I ordered a shoyu ramen with a..."
Neal
"Super delicious!!! Food was served very quickly and the staff is very nice. I got the chicken katsu bento box and the chicken was sooo good. The..."
Lillian Hazel Pearce
"The best Japanese curry I’ve ever had. I got it with chicken. I also got pork tonkatsu on the side which was very good. Can’t speak to the..."
Matt
"A nice sit down ramen place at the mall filled with ramen places. Really good service and the food was delicious too. However, was a little..."
Gaurav Hegde
"Overall good ramen, fast friendly service. Small restaurant with tight..."
Jonathan Lane
"Me and my boyfriend have been coming here for over a year (so much so the workers recognize us) and every time it’s a pleasant experience! My..."
Vivian Tam
"Solid 3.77 stars. Fast service and decent ramen at a reasonable price. Bit of a wait on a Saturday midday to seat a party of six (almost an hour!). ..."
Abhi Shek
"Ok... you can get ramen anywhere... but you rarely can get ramen as authentic as this! It was like we walked into a little noodle shop in Tokyo. We..."
Nate Baker
"Disclaimer - I did not have noodles. 😜 I had the tempura curry and it was delicious. Very reasonable prices and big servings. I had enough left..."
Lyle Sweeney
"Like many, immediate hunger and the 30 people waiting in line an hour before the shop upstairs opened made Suzu seem like a good option. It was. ..."
Evan Nahmias
"Came here after a while since we live outside of SF, and absolutely loved it again. This time we were a party of 4 and ordered 2 bowls of ramen, a..."
Cecilia Chung
Kushi Tsuru
Kushi Tsuru
72/100 (985 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Fish
Sashimi
Udon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Salmon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
California Roll
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"In the middle of the Japantown mall there are any number of restaurants, but this one stands out for the variety on its menu, the overall quality of..."
Kiran Bajaj
"read a lot of good reviews and decided to try it. the atmosphere is good, the staff is polite. The food is average I would say. My husband liked..."
Aigerim Zholdospayeva
"Super fast and very tasty - Lion King Roll was juicy and flavorful. Miso soup on the house with every order. Refill green..."
V Y
"The salmon nigiri was so flavorful and fresh we absolutely loved it. The salmon lover roll has a good kick from the wasabi so be prepared for that..."
Thu Doan
"Going into this restaurant was a pleasant surprise. The staff was welcoming and attentive. Our family of 5 was seated immediately, and our drinks..."
Rose M
"The chicken katsu curry is amazing with a little bit of kick!! Customer service is great. And it's really nice and cozy eating here!! Definitely..."
Jordan Nix
"Located in the center of Japan town shopping mall; this place reminds you of Tokyo streets; food are simple and tasty; ramen udon rice bowl and all..."
tony
"Loved dining here, our server was extremely pleasant and helped us decide on what we were..."
Carmel Cine
"Low key ramen + sushi + bento restaurant. Not a ton of choice, but enough. Not much sashimi choices, small but lovely, great cozy..."
Luca Revelli
"Miso soup was delicious and the ramen wasn’t to fatty or bland very good service wonderful..."
Little Goofy
"Our favorite place in Japan Town on SF. Yummiest Katsu chicken curry and katsu don. Good quality sushi rolls. Interior is cute and clean. Servers are..."
R P
"First time diner after walking by a million times along Restaurant Row... and I don't know why I didn't come here sooner. Firstly, the staff was..."
Rexlor Graymond
"I really enjoyed the food here! The curry tasted fantastic and the ambiance was nice. We didn’t have to wait in line on a Saturday at..."
Robbie Zhuang
"Fast service and great food! Definitely..."
Brick University
Izumiya Restaurant
Izumiya Restaurant
72/100 (246 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really tasty! Really pricey. Cute little spot with great atmosphere. You can sit at a quiet counter by yourself if you like. The okonomiyaki are..."
amehrer1
"Pros: we were able to get a seat within a couple minutes, they had a vegetarian friendly (no fish flakes either) option in the Vegetable Okonomiyaki..."
Sahil Gandhi
"I love the okonomiyaki at this place. I’ve had both the traditional and the modern and I’d say the modern is worth it and it’s really quite..."
Daniele H
"One of the few places you can get okonomiyaki, and it's quite good. The other appetizers and bento box type foods are above average. I would..."
Neal
"Take out on 3/18/2021. Izumiya is an authentic Japanese person owned restaurant offering casual 食堂 dining. We used to come here as a "safe bet"..."
Jeff Ho
"Very friendly waiter.. I tried the original okonomiyaki with chicken and cheese.. I was happy to eat okonomiyaki again after such a long time.. The..."
Loony713
"I spent 2 weeks in Japan and ate Ramen almost twice a day. Their ramen was very good. Best I've had in San Francisco so far. You're cooking is truly..."
Michael Beardsley
"This place does it all, and well! The only place I've seen with organic Boba, caring about the quality of their tea ingredients. And then alone a..."
Daniel Britt
"Great place. Went twice and took the agedashi tofu ramen, it was really good and..."
Julien Letonnelier
"Delicious okonomiyaki and many options at that! Reasonable prices and excellent, friendly service. Would definitely come back here..."
Danyelle
"Amazing food. Pretty cheap. Get the okonomiyaki or the 'modern yaki', which is twice the food for $2 extra. Very good, quick service. Definitely will..."
Dylan Quenneville
"All the food we tried were delicious: okonomiyaki, curry rice, donburi, etc. Very reasonable pricing. The service is good..."
Henry Shao
Wago Sushi
Wago Sushi
72/100 (1225 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Japanese
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tokyo Express Restaurant
Tokyo Express Restaurant
72/100 (202 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I love Tokyo Express. My favorite dish is the bowl with the raw sashimi on top. It's called Blossom Chirashi. Service is quick. Lots of seats...."
G K
"If you are looking for a decent sushi place that is not expensive and is clean this is a good choice. You order up at the counter. Good mix of rolls..."
Kiran Bajaj
"For an express style sushi joint, the prices and quality exceeded my expectations. If you want fine dining, this is not your place .., but with a..."
Welovefood
"Better than I expected. I am not sure why there are negative perceptions. I am not sure what folks expect from a place with "express" in the..."
MarkSF
"great lunch spot. quick delicious Japanese..."
Joe Cordova
"I came to this location as their other locations in the city have all closed, and this is presumably the original or only place of theirs left as of..."
Ryan Gabuyo
"I have been a regular patron for a long time. I love coming here for affordable lunches and I always go for the chicken udon noodles or the teriyaki..."
Lillian W
"I really like this place. Really good..."
Jose Rosales
"Great food and friendly service. So many yummy items to choose from. I’ve been coming to this place for years and I am always satisfied every time...."
Shane Torres
"Delicious variety Japanese food with reasonable price and good..."
Soe Thiha
"Traditional Jpn style. Yummy food, Prices r good Try the udon if u have time. SOBA R ALWAYS OVER COOK!!!!!! Do remind them dont over cook..."
冇錢至奇
Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon
72/100 (1945 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Lunch
Dinner
Curry
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tempura
Udon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Japanese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Udon and tempura is amazing! The atmosphere is just like Japan. However they were advertising if download Marugame app they will provide $5..."
Ellie
"Very quality udon. Very chewy. The broth is also amazing. The best part is…it’s super cheap. If you just want the udon + broth, it’s only..."
Vicky
"Hidden mall gem! Great selection and portions. Very quick service and good for groups (plenty of seating). Only sticking point is that Google maps..."
Barba Mundial
"Solid udon spot. Noodles are very smooth and thick, and the beef broth/sauce is very flavorful. I prefer my udon thinner, but that's just my..."
Gill Tan
"Really good value for money. I got the gyudon, which I couldn't finish, and my partner got the large nikutama bowl with some tempura on the side...."
Elizabeth Cortez
"I was excited for this place when it opened in SF. I’ve tried the Hawaii location numerous times and SF just falls short by 1 star. It just tastes..."
Brandon Cadelinia
"Delicious udon noodles, tempura, shrimp, awesome selection. We love this place for the dishes and recipes. Absolutely perfect way to enjoy delicious..."
American Lover
"Generally I like to get kake udon (the cheapest, plainest noodle soup) and just get a lot of tempura on the side. I really enjoy adding the onsen..."
Mat Lit
"The best noodles! There can be a line here sometimes, so try to come right before lunch or before dinner. They have many noodle bowl options and a..."
Paul-Elie Nauleau
"Pretty good udon place, that is more expensive than it was a few years ago. The udon I got was a bit soft, not sure if it was just a bad batch, but..."
charles bai
Sushi Hunter
Sushi Hunter
71/100 (346 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Lunch
Dinner
Salmon
"The sushi here was amazing! Everything was fresh and well made. I especially enjoyed the fact that the nigiri was not overloaded with rice. The..."
Marabella
"First suggestion that turned up when I searched maps for eat all you can in San Francisco. Turns out they have a lot of options to pick from more..."
Femi Senjobi
"We had dinner at the Sushi Hunter and the food was delicious! We arrived a little after they opened so it was not busy. The sushi was fresh, the..."
Martina Savova
"Possibly one of my most favourite dining experiences in recent memory. Let me first start by saying the sushi is fantastic, and the price is..."
Fit U Yeske
"Delicious, we've eaten here over 25 times in the last year. Even introduced over 20 friends to this place!!! A hidden treasure in San Francisco!!!..."
Carlos Andrade
"This is the best all you can eat sushi in San Francisco! We went at around opening time on Saturday so we had the whole place to ourselves and the..."
Javin Miller
"We visited the place for all-you-can-eat sushi. The price is 27$ Mon-Thu, 30$ Fri-Sun and during Holidays. If you pay in cash, there is 2$ sale...."
Michal Havelka
"4 stars in general, 5 stars for their all you can eat Sushi. Ok, so here's the low down on Sushi Hunter. It's my local sushi spot so let's not blow..."
Andrew Randall
"Christy assisted us with a perfect evening recently. My parents were in town for my mom's birthday, and the staff here made it very fun for us.. they..."
Brandon Styles
"Sushi Hunter is centrally located in North Beach at Washington Square, and easily accessible via walking, car, or bus. I've been here on multiple..."
Robyn Eckersley
"The best value in drunken all you can eat sushi in San Francisco. It's not Michelin Star quality or anything but it's tasty and I always have a blast..."
Marc Steinberg
"Not a lot of vegetarian options, but I went with my sushi loving son. He ate most of the menu and loved all of it. I think it would be a fun place..."
Sara Connors
"I had a great experience at Sushi Hunter. I went there on Monday and I opt for the all you can eat option. Very good food combined with a great..."
Ed Gomes
Nande-ya
Nande-ya
71/100 (481 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Lunch
Dinner
Tempura
Ramen
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We got the lunch special for $15 each person, noodles with side of rice bowl. The rice is great the karage is a bit dry. Ramen and udon taste..."
John Adrian Pile
"You can never go wrong with any spot in Japantown I think . Hand rolls were really good , fresh fish . Fast service , great prices , yummy..."
Nadè Bozhinova
"We really enjoyed our meal here despite the fact that we had never eaten Japanese food before and we're intimidated to go in. 🤣🤣. The waitress..."
Misty Mitchell
"I was in town with my family visiting Japantown in San Francisco. We were looking for a place for late lunch for a party of 7. I was at 2 other..."
Dan Lam
"Not sure what we had, but just see the pics and you’ll get it. How we chose this place was a line formed do we followed everyone else.Right in the..."
Eddie B
"This restaurant reminds me some Japanese restaurants in subway alley in kyoto. We got lunch special cold noodles. My partner got bulk wheat noodle..."
Nana
Mifune Bistro
Mifune Bistro
71/100 (210 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Grandeho's Kamekyo - Cole Valley
Grandeho's Kamekyo - Cole Valley
71/100 (143 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Lunch
Dinner
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Perfect lunch outside. Nice lunch menu either sashimi or bento box. Selection of beers and Sake. Excellent..."
Vicente Sanchez
"Solid sushi with some creative options for rolls. We grabbed the chicken teriyaki for our 5 year old and it was a..."
Terry unger
"I adore this restaurant very much. It has a special feeling. The kitcen is marvelous. the service is efficient and the waiters are well trained. The..."
Steven Madrigal
"Good vegan options like the vegan soba..."
Ani S
"Great neighborhood sushi place. Staff is always friendly and..."
Alex Plaum
Sankaku
Sankaku
71/100 (427 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Fast food
Sushi
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Fish
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Udon
Noodle
Shrimp
Salmon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Sit down
Fast food
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Hana Zen Sushi Bar - Pier 39
Hana Zen Sushi Bar - Pier 39
70/100 (1015 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Calamares
Salmon
Fish Soup
Tempura
Noodle
Bento (Lunch Box)
Shrimp
California Roll
Fish
Beef
Sashimi
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Calamari
Tuna
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Expected tourist trap but pleasantly surprised. The place was empty when we came in around 2pm on a Sunday, which almost made us go elsewhere. I'm..."
Josh Resnik
"This place was delicious! We try to eat as healthy as possible and they have a ton of healthy choices. They have one of the best veggie wraps I have..."
James Hembrook
"I went with my wife and 3 kids. So that we could still get happy hour food deals the bar tender sat us nearby and served as our waitress. She was..."
Nathan Collins
"Really good food. They are very nice in there and the view was..."
Rex
"This place is amazing, best Japanese restaurant service I have ever had. Recommend the gluten free options, very accommodating. Highly recommended...."
Christina Austin
"Quiet, ambient atsmodpthere. located all the way at the end of pier 39. If you have the city pass go to information cneter to pick up your coupons,..."
Alexandra Lee
"We were very happy with our grilled salmon salad and chicken teriyaki & tempura. Good pull of wine. Cold Ichiban. Impressive view. Oddly, two audio..."
Dan Sleezer
"Often eat here while walking around. Good place, wide variety. Tasty stone steak. Interesting to cook))). $120 for..."
Vera Z
"This place was one of best stops we had while visiting San Fransisco. The Sushi wasn't as good as what we get here in Colorado but definitely the..."
RattTrap Artistry
"If you're in the mood for sushi and find yourself at Pier 39, this is a solid choice for it. They have all the staples that will take care of your..."
Jem Cannu
"5 star for the food + breathtaking view. Definitely will come back on this..."
Rosemarie Capangpangan