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 Japanese Restaurant
Miyabi Japanese Restaurant
78/100 (259 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
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"Miyabi is a neighborhood classic that has been around since the 1980s—you can’t say that about too many restaurants in SF anymore. They have a..."
Anna Hiller
"Always been a top favorite the waitress is a sourpuss but the food is excellent!!!! A friendly reminder though they do not serve alcohol anymore due..."
Rissa Connmanley
"The food is good, but it's the really nice people that make this a great restaurant. Not loud, not bustling, in no way trendy. But if you want to be..."
J B
"One of my favorite places in the city. The tempura is never too oily, the fish is fresh, the service is solid. The sort of place I take friends from..."
Scotty Fister
"Miyabi is a restaurant I visit regularly, mainly for its well priced lunch specials. My repeat dish is mostly the Salmon Teriyaki Combination Box,..."
Martin B.
"I rated this four stars because for what it is it is really good. If you go to this place with the expectations of a middle ground sushi restaurant..."
Scott Zawalski
"Going here for years, the portions are getting smaller and smaller, but the food is still awesome. Your best bet is to go on weeknight as weekends..."
Jerry Herrera
"Sushi was delicious. Best sushi to try, Hamachi Toro, it's good quality fish, not the best but tasty for sure. Shiro maguro Toro was my favorite, it..."
E J
"Very fresh food. Reasonable price. I had the lunch special. Plenty of food and great variety and options. I am visiting SF but will probably come..."
Robert Hall
"Great service and good food! Expect to spend 12 to 30 usd to eat well. Only options a la carte. The fresh salmon sashimi is..."
Lucas Gardezani Abduch
"Great little Japanese restaurant! Perfect location, great food, fish always fresh. Also all their sushi is prepared by pro Japanese chefs...."
Pamela Howell
"Very casual, but good and inexpensive sushi. The chef is also willing to personalize orders. The jalapeño poppers are..."
JustChillin B
"One of the few restaurants I have made a singing jingle for when I think of it. "Miyabiiiii", with sort of a nice pitch variety. Some fantastic..."
Taylor Savvy
"Good sushi, with some unique items. I love the baked scallops "Muni Roll". They've been there for many years..."
David Armillie
"Love this place ! Food is amazing and fresh, service nice and fast. Definitely the best sushis place in the..."
Claire Chomier
"excellent value for sushi right in fisherman's wharf area. great service, fresh fish. totally..."
John Jonz
Tekka Japanese Restaurant
Tekka Japanese Restaurant
78/100 (165 ratings)
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Japanese
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"I waited in line for 2 hours and managed to snag a seat at the bar for their second seating. The people behind us waited 2 hours as well, but did not..."
Const
"Tekka, a longtime sushi restaurant run by an old Japanese couple, is one of those places people don’t want to talk about that often – because..."
Shutter Bug Ben
"Important to note: - CASH ONLY - Limited seating (seats up to 8 at a time), first come first served A very intimate experience. It felt like I had a..."
Diana
"We were lucky and didn’t wait a minute in the line. The restaurant format is similar to restaurants I visited in Japan. Sushi are very good, the..."
Kristina
"If I can give 10stars🌟 I will~ Fish is super fresh and delicious!! Loved the grilled hamachi and eel nigiri 价廉物美 Will definitely come..."
Ying Jiang
"This place is a hidden gem. It’s a very small but cozy place so go early to get in line. We ended up chatting with all the people in the room like..."
margaret l
"What an experience. Sitting right in front of someone who's been making sushi/sashimi for decades. And incredibly affordable for portion sizes +..."
Claire Stamborski
"Super good food, the fish is fresh and melts in mouth. Totally..."
Marie Guillemette
"Very good value and fun experience if you are lucky. The couple seemed very cold at first but they ended up being friendly in the end. It was a..."
Raymond Carbonneau Robles
"I’ve attempted to dine here 2 or 3 times over the course of a few years and finally on Monday I was about to do that. We were a party of 3, and..."
Sean K
Pabu Izakaya
Pabu Izakaya
78/100 (2760 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Japanese
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Gluten Free Options
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Drinks
Scallops
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Shabu Shabu
Okonomiyaki
Oyster
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)
Tuna
Cod
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Meatballs
Tempura
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)
Beef
Fish
Sashimi
Pork
Gyoza
Sit down
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Discover
Full Bar
Drinks
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Fine Dining
"I make it a point to come to Pabu at least once every time I am in San Francisco, and it never disappoints. Fabulous food, sake, and service- what..."
Tim Lowinger
"Pabu has not missed a single beat since its untimely departure from the Four Seasons Baltimore, which is to say it's nothing short of spectacular...."
Josh Faby
"The food was amazing, the cocktails were tasty, and the staff was incredibly helpful and attentive. Even Chef Kevin came over and shared some of..."
Tiffany Thomas
"Our experience, at Pabu, was memorable. The staff is extremely professional, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The menu and food was both..."
Lewis Fejarang
"Came here for my birthday and everything was fantastic. Fish in the ngiri and sushi was impeccably fresh and the robotayaki dishes were on point!..."
Christopher Wood
"This place is incredible! Food good! Sake good! Friendly and helpful staff. I will always try and get to this restaurant if i'm in San Francisco and..."
David Elliott
"Truly an amazing restaurant and experience! From the moment you walk in the ambiance and decor are amazing. We started off at the bar with the Sake..."
Angela Maria
"One of the highlights of my trip. Had never had sushi this good before. I ordered the bluefin medium fatty tuna and honestly, it was possibly the..."
Stephen McElhinney
"The best sushi and atmosphere in the Bay Area. If you like truly memorable sashmi, check it..."
Mike Fenn
"It doesn't get any better for Sushi in SF. I had the good fortune to dine at the original Pabu in Baltimore when Chefs Michael M and Ken first came..."
Christopher Hunsberger
"Great service- amazing food and delicious cocktails! Great place to celebrate my..."
Aprille Houldson-Coursin
"This was one of the best meals I ever had. I had the omakase dinner with sake and luxury pairing. It was exquisite. The staff really took care of..."
Edward Michael
"Everything was exquisite! Love being able to try everything because portikns weren't too big. The Wagyu skewer was so tender and delicious and the..."
Kris Joyce
"Deliciously varied menu and wonderful service! I will return for the chicken skins...."
John O'Shea
"Had a great time there. Delicious food and very friendly..."
Reiko Hirai
"Very delicious � food � , servers very polite and courteous !!! Love � the sushi � and sashimi and their delicious desserts �..."
Rosario Franco
"Amazing food and great service. This restaurant is a gem in..."
Charlz Vincent Laccay
"Absolutely fabulous restaurant. Yes a bit on the spendy side. But we still talk about how awesome it..."
Rick Deruyter
"Amazing customer service and food was..."
Lora Lipman Beatzboutique
"Wow, do the premium tasting menu. That is all you need to..."
Audra Skaryd
"I have been waiting to dine here for quite some time and must say I had such an amazing experience. The presentation was impeccable and the flavors..."
Lan Nguyen
"The food here is phenomenal. I sat at the bar and let Carlo be my guide through both the food and drinks inside the restaurant. he started me with..."
Nate Laird
"Freshest sushi, amazing ambiance, great place for business..."
Ami Par
"Everything was fresh and tasty very good sushi just love it it was the delicioso..."
Mercedes Barrenechea
"Everything was delicious! Great drinks, awesome sushi, and the all the staff members were cooler than the..."
Sean Saffle
"Just order the spoons! Over and over and over. Unbelievable..."
Jorgen Gustafson
"O Toro Sashimi!!! Beautiful decor, excellent..."
Mike Baker
"Delicious, but overpricedThe food is absolutely amazing, loved everything we ordered. The okomiyaki and robatayaki was delicious. However,..."
Isha Ghai
"While I am expanding my ability to cook Asian food at home, I am nowhere near the level of many restaurants, and I just don’t know if I would ever..."
Grant Thiltgen
"Sushi with an urban flair. Unique sushi creations and a willingness to customize upon request. Ultra hip bar with fun concoctions...great happy hour..."
Supriya Sawhney
"Quite simply this is a pricey izakaya restaurant downtown that pumps out volume. You won't be served anything bad here, but it's really poor value..."
Marty
"Pabu bills itself as an Izakaya-style restaurant, although one could almost argue that sushi is its strongest point.  We find it hard not to drink..."
BarFlySF
"Why did we dine here? – Pabu is a Japanese Izakaya-style restaurant in San Francisco’s Financial District from Michael Mina in partnership with..."
Foodnut.com
"Very very good Japanese fine dining. I came here with a group from work at first we had problems finding places in the bar but we had a table booked..."
Paul Pettersson (Petersson Fersman)
"Ideally, I'd give this place a 4.5/5. My friends and I went to Pabu on a Saturday to try out their SF restaurant week. They had a happy hour going on..."
ayush kalani
"Pabu is one of the tastiest sushi restaurants in San Francisco. Upon arrival, the atmosphere is more trendy and feels like fine dining compared to..."
Jimmy Zhu
"Revisited this place and upgrading my review to 5 stars. It was much better this time. 👏👏 The cocktails were great. The fish quality was so..."
Susie S
"I loved everything about this meal from beginning to end. For starters we did the house made pork gyoza along with thr wagyu and shrimp skewers...."
Ikea Gibson
"Dishes, sake, service all excellent. We will be back. Dragon Roll is outstanding. Seating layout, acoustics and atmosphere make a large space feel..."
Blair Helsing
"Good food, service not so good they took time to get our drinks, instead of one guy there were 3-4 and it was sort of a mess. Nice restaurant for..."
Daniel Martínez
"Update: Came back here post pandemic. We didn’t have a reservation but got the last seats at the bar. Many places were closed and was glad that..."
Kay Bee
"Love this place! Red haired hostess sat me at the sushi bar right away and was very sweet. Sushi is really good I recommend Ken's roll and the Super..."
Brian W
"What is there to say beyond the food here is utterly stunning? Well, the decor is beautiful, the service is excellent and the cocktails are to die..."
Dan Quine
"The experience was very pleasant. The waiter offered to choose the food for us based on a budget my group gave them and they were happy to..."
Daniela Velásquez Garzón
"Absolutely phenomenal food. My husband and I went recently in Sept for our anniversary dinner. The newly renovated menu had an amazing assortment of..."
Elizabeth John
"PABU is a pretty cool restaurant to catch lunch at. Their best entres severed during this time are generally pricey anyway, and I almost walked past..."
Forrest Spellman
"Very tasty! They have all the Japanese Izakaya classics executed very well. Seafood was fresh and seasoned to perfection, although I prefer my..."
MCD
Fuji Japanese Restaurant
Fuji Japanese Restaurant
77/100 (446 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Fish
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was just a step below authentic, but considering their price it was worth it. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The ambience was right..."
Budoy Lim
"I have been here twice now with my daughters and we enjoyed it both times. Both times we got the specials for lunch. Service is good and the food is..."
Ghidossi Paul
"We are always greeted with a warm smile and a friendly hello! Fuji has the best sushi and Wakame salad I've ever had! I recommend the Liger roll if..."
Kylee Klemann
"Me and my SO went here for our anniversary just a few days ago. First thing we both noticed that it was a bit hard to spot the restaurant, but I..."
Mike Nguyen
"Came here for dinner with my hubby after work had Green Dragon sushi (recommend by the waitress) it was great! and 2 main entree ( Seafood Tempura..."
Baby Ng
"Great neighborhood restaurant. Very friendly service. Very fresh fish. Good prices. Went back for the spicy seafood ramen. It was definitely spicy,..."
Garrett Hayashida
"Excellent Japanese food. The bento boxes are great. It's usually crowded so book a table ahead of..."
Dan Quine
"Great quality sushi and..."
SooWan Jang
"Spectacular Architecture, great show..."
Jose Sanchez
"I have lived in the West Portal neighborhood for many years, and it’s only in the last couple of years that I have visited Fuji Restaurant for the..."
richard laskar
"This is an excellent place for sushi and Japanese food. All of the servers are super hotties. The Sushi and Japanese Cuisine items are fresh and full..."
Frank Kemmeter
"The food was fine, but nothing really excited me. The roll we had was okay, but the ton katsu was a little on the dry side. The service was quick,..."
Bryan Nabong
"Tonkatsu (sorry if I mispelled) was great. Service was great. Sushi rolls range from $7-$17, and bigger meals are more $17-$24 range but it's worth..."
Matthew Maduli
"Yeah this is a great place to eat. Very nice ambience and the people are very friendly. I have been going there for over 20 years. Always have very..."
Tommy
"Good service. The dinosaur foot is very interesting. The deep fried mint leaf, serving as a base, along with the cold topping on top is a great..."
D. Ip
"Great food. Service is good, even though One of our servers spent multiple sessions sitting with three patrons, guys in their 20s, who were doing..."
Mike Hagerty
Ippudo Sf
Ippudo Sf
77/100 (3041 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Vegan Options
Asian
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Vegetarian Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Pork Buns
Shishito Peppers
Takoyaki Balls
Tonkotsu Ramen
Spicy Garlic Edamame
Sapporo Draft Beer
Ippudo Buns
Miso Tonkotsu
Ippudo Chicken Wing
Noodle
Cucumber with Sesame Oil
Wasabi Tonkotsu
Ramen
Veggie Ramen
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came here for ramen while visiting San Francisco and it was good enough for me to return a second time. Be aware that some of the toppings, like egg..."
A II Z PRODUCTIONS
"A great place to enjoy authentic Ramen in a lively atmosphere. We ordered the Bushi special, Shiromaru and Akamaru Modern. The Bushi special has a..."
Zeke Lyles
"Best miso ramen! So tasty, and perfect for the cold weather! The karaage chicken and shishito peppers were also great appetizers! Nice atmosphere,..."
Kris Iwamoto
"Love me some delicious pork buns. Their meat to bun ratio was spot on. Then the ramen. It was delicious. That broth is fantastic. It is apparently..."
Chai A
"Arrived for a saturday lunch at noon. It wasn't packed. But the place has a fast turnover so there's always seats. Had the spicy Karaka ramen and..."
Vanessa Ganaden
"Excellent service. Ramen broth was rich but light, and the meat (chicken, pork) was tender and not dry at all. Cheesecake for dessert was also..."
Ben Zhang
"Pork bun: 10/10. Worth the visit just for that. Cocktail: 9/10 very creative, great taste. Lychee was a bit dry. Ramen: 6/10. Spice and style was..."
Samantha Seager
"11/2023: Absurdly had to wait for the whole party to be seated - why is that? We’re trying to use the table and order as much as anyone else would..."
Joseph Sanford
"This is the first Ippudo i had outside of Japan. The place is high end compared to the ones in Japan. Im very happy to say the ramen taste is exactly..."
Eddie Lluisma
"I remember my cousin recommended Ippudo in NYC but we never ended up trying, and then I saw an Ippudo right by my hotel so…why not! Decor is nice..."
Glen Yu
Ten-ichi
Ten-ichi
77/100 (378 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
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Mid-range
"I really liked the food Very tasty and fresh ingredients! Delicious rolls ! They are very..."
Sonja CNunez
"Favorite sushi spot. Great specialty rolls and super friendly & fun staff. Always a good night out..."
Kristine Severson
"A must stop every time I'm in town. Awesome, fresh and super..."
Alicia Trujillo
"I love my neighborhood sush��� love Ken, mom, pop, steve and the beautiful sister (I call "Sunny!" Best sushi � in this town..."
Whitney Louise Hayes
"The food was very good ! I would return again , next time I'm in town..."
Reba Sirwet
"The service and rolls are excellent! And the staff is friendly and..."
Alan Portugal
"American Dream Roll ----> Simply Nothing..."
Paul A. Bracamonte
"Ten Ichi is a long tenured Japanese restaurant in the Fillmore area that serves up a variety of dishes, from sushi and sashimi to tempura and..."
norris tran
"Super fresh sushi. Tip: sit at the bar, name your budget, and let the shef feed you. Don't order from the menu. Bl: the atmosphere is just not right..."
Ilya Khasin
"Try the musubi! I bought some from this little pug, so cute and so..."
L
"Amazing experience with Steve! Incredible sushi and a personalized delicious dining experience. A must try sushi..."
Gabi
"This place is legit! The chef was very excited to have us and every single thing was on point. Highly..."
Chris Rebbert
"Great experience seating at the sushi bar, interacting with the owner, a sushi pro, true San Franciscan and passionate individual. Sushis and..."
Guillaume Huard
"Delicious sushi and wonderful, personable staff! Incredible nigiri with the freshest fish. We loved our meal and will be..."
William Sano
"I totally recommend this place the food is so fresh and..."
Tony Bermudez
"Our food was good but in a city with so much sushi, it did not stand out. The service was also okay, but our waiter wasn’t the most attentive. They..."
Jairo Villa
"Tenichi has been my 'go-to' sushi spot in SF since I was young. I've always thought that it was pretty good, but they've made little changes to their..."
Zachary Chen
"The food was really good the agedashi appetizer was delicious. The beef teriyaki was a good steak with light sauce and the miso was good as well...."
Jevrem Kboskovic
"Best Omakase around that I’ve had. Some of the best roll combinations anywhere and wow, their iron and ramen is phenomenal. Maybe the best hidden..."
Mark Bracamonte
Wasabi Bistro
Wasabi Bistro
77/100 (679 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Reasonable prices and great all you can drink deal for 10$! Salmon Teriyaki and California rolls were really good, but Soups lacked flavor, and the..."
Anna G
"We usually do takeout/delivery. Good, fresh sushi at reasonable prices. Every now and then I get a piece of sushi that isn’t great, but it’s..."
The Pooch Coach (Beverly Ulbrich)
"Sushi was fresh and flavourful. Server recommended some fresh deliveries of scallops and shrimp which were wonderful. Prices are reasonable and..."
Adam D'Alessandro
"I recently came to Wasabi Bistro for the first time for dinner and drinks with my husband and some friends. It never felt like it got "too" busy..."
Bianca Curutan
"Happy hour starts when they open at 1130 AM and is All you can drink! Plus the sushi and service is bomb. Located in the heart of the Castro, you..."
Joshua Bell
"The waitress is always so damn kind, fun, and super friendly. I love their agedashi tofu and double hamachi roll. This continues to be a go-to..."
Allen Conkle
"Solid sushi spot! My friends enjoyed the $10 all you can drink, which is truly an incredible deal. They have gluten free soy sauce available if you..."
Emma C Siegel
"I love this place and it's definitely worth checking out 👍 $10 all you can drink beer, wine, and sake for 90 minutes. 👍 Yummy food! The soup..."
Michelle Wong
"I always liked this place.Great food drinks $10/ person all you can drink. Great atmosphere. You can't beat that. Fan for many many..."
Kemal Elezovic (Zumba With Kemal)
"They packed my order so neatly and stapled the bag and covered it with a thank you sticker + gave me guava candies. The food is delicious and at a..."
Ping
"Such a good hangout spot, especially if you can get a booth! Great food and $10 all you can..."
Ant Wirjo
"Love this place! Will get all you can drink next time. Great..."
Selinay (Selin)
"Great food and drink for a reasonable price. I took 4 people to eat here and paid $74. ****EDIT, (previous review was from Spring 2019)**** I got..."
1John 2:27
"Looooove it here! Bento box addict here with a new favorite place to visit! Great service and amazing quality food at great prices! I love their..."
Paul Guerrero
"I love their chicken and salmon teriyaki. Sushi is very good..."
Sa Nja
"This place is insane. No wait time. And their unlimited drink offer is bold and really worth your time and money. Try the lychee cocktail. Also this..."
M D
"Ok so we decided to try the sushi triangle (it's what I call the area because it has sushi bars all around a triangle block. Of the 3 this one is my..."
Guru D
Balboa Teriyaki
Balboa Teriyaki
77/100 (473 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Kaiseki
Unagi Don
California Roll
Sukiyaki
Vegetable Udon
Sushi A
Samba Roll
New Rainbow Roll
Gyoza or Potstickers
sake
Sit down
Japanese
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best service!!! Great food, super fast, grey..."
Christy S
"Great Service. My wife and I eat at this spot once every other week. We enjoy the sushi rolls the best. The fish is always fresh. They offer free..."
Baron Jackson
"Items Ordered: Vegetable udon, vegetable potstickers, edamame, miso soup, beer, sake bombs, and two sushi rolls. The restaurant was run on the..."
Melissa Buckingham
"I love this little cozy space. I think they should have more unique name instead of balboa teriyaki. even hello kitty teriyaki would be better. oh,..."
Yuki Miyoshi
"Excellent! Albacore is the best we ever tasted. Absolutely non to loose. Open..."
kubo P
"Came here with my family of 5 to eat and the service was extremely friendly and quick. The food was nothing short of amazing and tasted just like it..."
Dominick Hera
"One of thee best Japanese restaurant in SF! Fish is always fresh, Magic Dragon Roll is to die for, bento box is priced just right and the service was..."
Steven
Shabusen Restaurant
Shabusen Restaurant
77/100 (669 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Shabu Shabu
Sukiyaki
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Authentic Sukiyaki Dinner! We had the Prime Beef and it was sooo good...no need for Wagyu upgrade. The beef slices were succulent and high quality...."
Gina Sussan
"Fancy Shabu Shabu experience. In my opinion, this place has the best ramen of all of jtown. It is a MUST try!!! Side order of ramen is $12, and they..."
Brian Kung
"This was my first time doing sukiyaki! Went here with my hubby and we both enjoyed it so much! The food was delicious and the service was really..."
Jade Fleishhacker
"Great service and presentation. The tempura is way over-battered, and the wagyu sukiyaki is merely okay- the sugary broth gets in the way of the beef..."
Richard Mar
"My friends and I came here for their anniversary. The service was great and the A5 Wagyu was definitely worth the price. Ordering was a bit..."
Trace B
"We got the A5 Wagyu course ($90) and the Ribeye course ($50) to share. The meal started with a sesame tofu appetizer, which was earthy and light...."
Nicholas Pasquale
"We made the mistake of getting the all you can eat, just too much food. We could have ordered the normal menu item and would still be enough meat...."
moby chu
"The owner is Japanese and makes his own Sukiyaka broth recipe. So, I can tell you that is it authentic as authentic gets! I have not had this good..."
JB Courvoisier
"I went here on a Sunday afternoon and thankfully it is not crowded. Their meats are worth checking out. They have very well thinly sliced beef and..."
Aaronray Antonio
"They recently?Re-opened with updated menu. Its still shabu shabu / sukiyaki but now a course menu. We honestly didn't think we'd be treated so well!..."
Danielle Sim
Sushi Rapture
Sushi Rapture
77/100 (464 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I could not believe how good the Sushi was here, and the service was out of this world. We are from the East coast, and this is our first time to SF...."
John Hudson
"FOOD The fish was very soft and fresh. All of it was super tasty and the chef took a lot of effort into plating it nicely. SERVICE Service could..."
Andrew Wong
"Small joint with great staff and great food. Quality sashimi and sushi rolls, excellent and speedy service, and a great place for a chill meal. Happy..."
Steve Toye
"Andrea served me for my birthday yesterday and she was *wonderful*! I got the tasty chirashi don and her presentation was beautiful. Flowers and..."
Sarah Doyle
"Amazing hidden gem of Nob Hill! A small place run by the friendliest couple with great decor and incredible service. Really feels like a classic..."
Anuj Patel
"It is a small place with only 3 to 4 workers. As long as you are not in a rush then it is a great place to eat. Everything was prepared fantastically..."
Zac Hinkel
"Amazing sushi in a great spot. The wonderful people running this gem are doing it right...."
Jacob Mehlhouse
"Great neighborhood spot for eating in or taking out. Lots of regulars and good happy hour deals. Giants roll and cherry blossom roll are my..."
Jack Valentine
"Best sushi I have ever tried in US tbh. Very good service and friendly. Rainbow Kirin is the best one...."
Nicolas Verbeke
"I recommend the melt in your mouth roll and happy hour..."
Linda Feng
"One of the best sushi quality I’ve had in SF. Small restaurant in a non crowded area. Definitely will go back and recommend to..."
Jennifer Ferrante
"Love this place! Saw it on check please. My sister moved to the city so I said let's try it . It's all of like 6 tables.OMG! We said just let the..."
stacy smith
"Quaint corner sushi spot! Empty when we walked in which made us nervous, but the food was delicious and service was quick. Couldn't find anything to..."
Clare Cashen
"So glad I found this place elephant sushi is always so crowded. Mackerel = amazing big fat chunks of scrumptious fish. Rolls I had were great except..."
Mikee535
"Great little sushi spot. Never had a bad roll. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I have only been there weekdays and early on a Friday so my..."
william crouch
"Everything is great. Cherry blossom roll, NYC, hamachi nigiri, hamachi Kama, albacore nigiri is butter, the creamy roll🤤 I’ve ever had something..."
Cheri
"Getting sushi with a friend on a Friday night in SF can be a mission but this little gem right up the street made the whole process a breeze. My..."
Bret Johnson
"Convienent location near my house and quality fish, can't go wrong here. Great place to watch the game and have amazing sushi! Love you guys and..."
Andramaches Papa
Sakana Bune
Sakana Bune
77/100 (697 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Salmon
"Approaching the place is simple. Getting a seat is simple and even casual. Then, you see it: boats. BOATS. Tiny ones. Actual tiny wooden boats..."
Devon Casey
"Very good sushi and nice servers. You better have sushi with a Sintao beer or Sapporo or sake...."
Frisco Trucho
"I loved the sushi and service was great. My daughter enjoyed the boats! We even brought sushi home to my husband and he loved all the sushi! We're..."
Anna Scherbakov
"My friends and I love this place! Very fresh sushi and entrees are delicious! When we want sushi this is our go to..."
Linda Mattos
"The best sushi EVER!!!! Doesn't hurt that I live upstairs.. And that they have a rotating boat serving the food... Go..."
James Whitney
"My gf and I love this place! Food is good and the price isn't expensive at all, really more bang for my buck but that's me its up to you to find..."
Bryan Bernardo
"My favorite place for sushi boat. Totally fresh fish n many variety to choose by. Love this..."
David Chin
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Manuel Mendez
"So much fun and..."
John Staley
"I recently visited Sakana Bune with friends for a girl's night. The atmosphere is quite kid-friendly, and the theme of the restaurant is enthralling...."
Hailey Hughes
"Prior to the COVID era this was our staple sushi boat place in the city. We look forward to the day when it returns. Til then you can still find..."
Luis Turrubiartes
"What every family needs: an unpretentious spot for super-fresh sushi prepared expertly and promptly by friendly staff. Our family ordered takeout..."
Mark Davis
"This is the greatest, awesome sushi place I've ever been to!!! It is fresh and the whole point is that the sushi is on a boat and you grab what you..."
Alex Smirnov
"Great little sushi place especially if you are in a hurry. The sushi just keeps coming out one boat after another. Tastes pretty good though some..."
Marcus K.
"Absolutely amazing. Lots of choices at really great prices. Everything we picked off of the boats was delicious and the options were rotated very..."
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"A bit too much rice on the salmon lover roll The Nigri had good proportion. Next time I'll probably just get that instead of rolls. Was disappointed..."
Billy M
"Lovely food and atmosphere, friendly staff and price is reasonable. Highly recommended!! Not sure how my blowfish friend is feeling. The fisherman..."
Mr. Starks
"I had a very good experience here. Although finding a parking spot was a challenge, the sushi definitely made up for it! There were a lot of sushi..."
Benjamin Esquivel
"It's a bit of a "hole in the wall" - but the sushi here is really good and they probably had the best gyoza I've ever had! I hope they get the sushi..."
Patrick Davis
"I'm sorry to report that the boats are still not floating. I hope they come back soon. Overall the sushi here is surprisingly good and the sushi..."
Joe
Miki
Miki
77/100 (276 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Spider Roll
Agedashi Tofu
Tako Karaage
Tempura
Cold Sake
Negihama Roll
Tonkotsu Ramen Pork Broth
Bento Box Salmon Shioyaki with Tonkatsu
Assortment of Rolls
Spicy Tuna with Avocado Roll
Garlic Tonkatsu with Pork Belly and Corn
Ramen
Unagi and Avocado Roll 3 Piece
Sit down
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
"I love of place that lets you get tempura with your udon. It feels like free appetizer. The broth was also..."
Joshua Cerniglia
"Food 4; Ambiance 3.5 (my chair felt like it was about to break); Service 4; Chirashi had some different ingredients you normally don't get. Karage..."
Jason Dare
"So delicious! Got the agedashi tofu (stir fried tofu) and tonkatsu ramen. My friend got the cherry blossom roll and it was just..."
Abigail Dustin
"Small cozy spot, bomb sushi and great..."
Kimberly Ortiz
"Delish food, friendly service & cozy restaurant. Got gyoza, California rolls &..."
Joan Falleiro
"First time trying Miki even though I’ve lived in the area for a while. Got vegetarian ramen and assorted tempura for take out. The tempura was the..."
Jackie Siegel
"This place was awesome! I posted this review just to combat the review saying the ramen tasted like it came from a kit. The ramen was fresh and had a..."
Holly Lewis
"Very cozy and laid back, the staff are always great too. The food is good, and you get more than what you pay to (in this city). It’s probably the..."
Jake
"Had the most amazing sushi roll from this place. It's a super cute little neighborhood spot that I really hope survives COVID. I'm very excited to..."
Koby Conrad
"There was a wait list. Expect to wait a little bit because it's a small joint. However, once we got our table, we were happily greeted by our waiter..."
Joseph Gouveia
"Delicious and perfectly sized portions. Their ramen is a lovely comfort on a foggy day! We're so glad that Miki is part of the..."
Ella Presher
"Understated spot with really great Japanese food. Chicken Katsu Curry is my go-to, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the..."
Dillon
"I love to come here when I'm under the weather for their garlic tonkatsu ramen. It is so delicious garlickly that I smile even when I'm not feeling..."
Jenny Chan
"Come here for ramen. In my opinion, this place has the best ramen in SF. The noodles are flavorful (not the dry/bland taste of most other ramen..."
Johnny C
"Nice little place and wife was surprised at the quality of the food. Portions did feel a tad on the small side, but even though we were hungry, we..."
Benjamin Chung
"Great little place for ramen this side of..."
Eric Yan (naycire)
"Best ramen in the city in my opinion with great noodles, broth and a perfect soft boiled egg. I go for the Garlic Shoyu every time and sometimes I..."
Grantland Chew
"Great ramen in a tiny little place. The noodles were chewy, and they had a variety of broths available. The soft-boiled egg was perfect,..."
Jade Wang
Mikaku Restaurant
Mikaku Restaurant
77/100 (912 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Fish
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Sashimi
Udon
Gyoza
Salad
Crab
Sit down
Asian
Sushi
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Probably the best sushi I ever had in my life. Service is very nice and the people there is lovely! Don't miss the Tempura Udon, their signature..."
Alfonso Rodríguez Alcocer
"Excellent food and service, I will never forget this meal nor the people working here! Highly recommended. You will definitely notice that they love..."
Alexandra Gonzalez
"Fantastic!! Arrived from Australia yesterday and found you today. Thank you for making our dining experience delicious and easy for our 2..."
Fiona Finster
"My son and I have had sushi on both the east and west coast of the US and from various price ranges. Mikaku costs more than many of the places we..."
Dr. Colleen Kragen
"Sat at the sushi bar, somehow the chef was both very focused on the arrangements he was preparing yet very engaging with me and the other patrons at..."
Dylan Zeigler
"Good! Very quiet at lunch, but today is also the day before Thanksgiving. Una ju was very fatty; personally would have preferred it a little leaner..."
Adell Hanson-Kahn
"Great place for Gluten Free sushi! You would think fresh fish should be gluten free naturally - and while you are correct, it’s hard to find a..."
Jules Fortlage
"Fantastic sushi, and they teriyaki sauce was the best we've had in a very long time. Highly..."
Andrew Nave
"Mikaku is a hidden gem for reasonable $$$ and awesome Sushi. Edamame to Spicy Tuna rolls were out of the world. We ended up with a group of 20 and..."
Sid & Nidhi Bansal
"Surprise find in San Francisco. Real janpenses chef and wasabi. With the fressh cut fish and friendly service. I highly recommend this place for..."
Tony Huang
"Wonderful food and nice service. Good over all selection of saki. I would highly recommend the Japanese mackerel. Get there pre-9 for a walk in..."
Michael Crowe
"We needed a quick delicious lunch before a 2 pm appt. We stumbled upon Mikaku and we were pleasantly surprised. We sat at the bar which was empty..."
Cristina Olano
"Decent quality food Price felt a bit high, but financial district SF might not be the..."
Tyler Lee
"Love the food here. Unpretentious and simple. Gets super busy so get in early to avoid the wait. Great selection of well made sushi, helpful staff..."
David Newton
"If you are looking for the full and engaging Omakase experience, look (and pay more) elsewhere. If you want solid Sashimi and Sushi in a..."
James Brown
"I had dinner here, buzzing atmosphere and very good service. I sat at the bar and watched the chefs. Everything was fresh and to order, very clean..."
Annette Leary
"LOVE this place! Best sushi ever! A must see location when visiting this..."
Barb Bird
"My husband and I eat here regularly and can honestly say it is consistently some of the absolute best sushi we've ever had. The staff are kind,..."
Mary Whitney
Mums Home Of Shabu Shabu
Mums Home Of Shabu Shabu
77/100 (1811 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
American
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Fish
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Shabu Shabu
Noodle
Beef
Fish Soup
Sit down
Asian
American
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Mid-range
"Good place for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Cocktails ! Good for Shabu Shabu, also Good place for Hamburger, Pancakes for Breakfast and like the..."
Roy Kauhi
"This place was amazing! I'd never done this before, and the waitress was more than willing to take her time and explain it to us, and there wasn't a..."
Nikki Schneider
"Legit shabu shabu, great experience. Highly..."
Nelly Peters-Campbell
"Legitimacy at a personal level. How amazing are you? If you are 5 stars. Then mums the..."
Andreas Nicholas
"Excellent experience. Great shabu shabu and fully worth..."
Aminda Ruwan Fernando
"Usually quick service, great fresh food. It gets hot in there, wear..."
Mary Lantz
"It was my first time there! I meet friends and we enjoyed all you can eat shabu shabu! Will definitely go..."
Gia Dattel
"from Detroit Michigan. great service. very nice staff. will come again ... one of these days. keep up the good..."
Diana Yu
"Best Shabu I've had so..."
Matthew Holcombe
"This place has quick friendly staff with good, well priced, food. During my stay, I enjoyed breakfast and lunch and tried the more quirky items on..."
Adam Munoz
"Shabu shabu was delicious. We tried all the meat by doing all you can eat. Food presentation is okay. The place seem not so popular so its..."
Aaronray Antonio
"Since it was my first Shabu experience, I'm no expert. But this meal was amazing! We did the all you can eat plan and just kept the food flowing into..."
Ben K
"Great place! Such friendly staff. I had a ton of rib eye, and some lamb. Very very good. For sauce my favorite was the peanut sesame. I put some..."
Maxfield Atturio
"Very friendly staff. We had not had Shabu shabu before, but the waitress was happy to explain, without making us feel stupid. Luckily I'd had Chinese..."
Roisin Grasby
"Randomly ended at this place when trying to find some lunch in the area. Had my first ever Omu Rice (as I don't eat meat and fish) and it was on..."
Hemant K D
"Not real Japanese style (according to my Japanese companion) but the taste of this Shabu-Shabu is still good. The meat was cut a little too thin even..."
Patrik Veith
"I love the atmosphere here. Workers are very kind and courteous. Just know the menu changes on the time of the day so there may be certain items you..."
Cindy N.
"Five stars for decent quality and a great AYCE price. The broth is a little bland, but they have great sauces. The service was also amazing and the..."
Ricky
"Good shabu shabu place. It wasn't too busy when we ate there, so service was quick especially when bringing out the meat. Good place,..."
Stacy Cunanan
"Awesome!! Amazing food, amazing service, and a great place! My sister and I couldn't stop eating. Six stars place, +1 for the carrot star..."
Aeraneth
"I don't know why more people weren't here during the day. Perfect traditional Japanese breakfast, with fresh fish, pickles, and Miso soup. ..."
Sarah Fink
"Super nice associates and really good food. Came in on a Saturday and got seated right away. They were not busy. The waitress was super friendly and..."
Bunny M
"Excellent service, nice Japanese breakfast menu. Will be back to try the Shabushabu..."
Amy Shepheard
"We ordered the Japanese breakfasts and loved them. The atmosphere feels like a diner from the 70s. The waiter has eagle ears and heard me mention..."
Ted Healy
"This is a great spot for big groups of friends ready to have a fun night. I have come here a few times with a group of 6 or more and it's been a good..."
Michelle Marbella
"Delicious shabu shabu and friendly staff. The restaurant is low key with all you can eat. The meat is very good and I recommend the beef. Staff were..."
Alex Chambers
"Spam donburi is so good and we also got the pancake and eggs dish - all very good. Service was great and very clean..."
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Kufu-ya
Kufu-ya
77/100 (592 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I loved the whole cooking everything at your table experience. It's fun and it's social. Perfect for a group setting. Food was really good. The..."
Tara Kelly
"It's good restaurant that sells Japanese udon. I ordered Nabeyaki Udon and its taste was really Japanese..."
Angela White
"Best sabu. But more over. The Akimo is to die..."
Kevin Lu
"There are times when service is slow. However, the sushi has never disappointed. The sushi has consistently been delicious and satisfying. Each roll..."
Ricardo Patron
"We had salmon teriyaki entree, crunch unagi roll, tiger roll, and union rolls. They all taste great. A lot of people order shabu shabu. There are 12..."
S H
"Good place for clean Japanese food at a reasonable price point. Restaurant was a bit empty when we visited on the weekend and service was good...."
Brijen Patel
"Place is a bit of a dive. They seemed under staffed. Service was below average. But if those things and dirty tables dont really bother you, check..."
Xochitl Koppelmeyer
"Excellent ayce shabu. Add $10 per person for all you can drink beer/sake! Can't beat the price! Excellent place for a casual dinner or a night out..."
James Rumohr
Sushi Toni
Sushi Toni
77/100 (761 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Salmon
Tempura
California Roll
Fish
Sashimi
Dumplings
Salad
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great team and food here. Very friendly and fun. Quick and fresh. Salmon nigiri was tasty! Gave three levels of rice options with the..."
D. de Silva
"Worth every penny. Probably some of the best sushi’s I’ve ever eaten. Great service..."
Frédéric Levay
"Everything we had was so delicious! Their ikura in particular was otherworldly - it brought me right back to the summer I spent in Kanazawa. Our..."
pieps
"Whoever took our to-go orders 10 minutes before closing time on Friday was so kind and generous to us. We really didn't want to be those people who..."
Presley R
"This is my favourite sushi place hands down in SF and I’m SO glad I found it. It’s like a cute little mom and pop sushi restaurant. Very cozy..."
Matthew Kurtenbach
"Easily the best sushi in SF and probably the best I’ve ever had. Highly..."
AJ Niemiec
"Visited this place based on reviews and it didn’t disappoint at all. Tried the BTS roll which delicious and the sauce was amazing. Would definitely..."
Sai Nikhil Yandamuri
"Recently enjoyed sushi roll at a fantastic local restaurant, where both the food and service were outstanding. The sushi roll was fresh, flavorful...."
Chanyoung Park
"We just saw the place and went in. We were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance but the food really surprised us. So good! The best sushi ever! The..."
Mira Klintrot
"What a little gem! We were told about this place through a friend and were very happy to have had the recommendation. We started off with a cool and..."
Shelley Costantini
Elephant Sushi
Elephant Sushi
77/100 (1098 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Fish
Sashimi
Ankimo
sushi
Rainbow Roll
Rolls
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Tuna tataki
California Roll
Crab Legs
Whiteout Roll
Albacore Tataki
Truffle Hamachi
Sashimi Omakaze
Hamachi Nigiri
Red Dragon Roll and Salmon Nigiri
Himalayan Trout
Pocket Negihama
Flaming Sea Bass Roll
Ya Man Roll
Salmon
Chips N Dip
Hello Kitty Martini
Bass
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Excellent sushi! A long wait to get and they do not take reservations. But the sushi is worth the wait. Servers are not so friendly but again the..."
Stephanie Adams Donaldson
"Best. Sushi. Ever. Get the flaming seabass roll. Salmon and yellowtail is on point, melts in your mouth. Also a fan of the Ya Man Roll...."
Casey Castellanos
"This has been, hands down, the best sushi I've ever had! Excellent taste! Fish was so fresh and soft! Also, the service was..."
Frances Marie Pietri
"Everything we had was amazing. The flaming sea bass was a cool experience and our favorite. It's a hopping place, get their early or be ready to..."
Kathy Gallup Keating
"Ultra fresh fish that melts in your mouth. And the ambiance brings you back to that time you were in Kyoto eating shirako watching the cherry blossom..."
Michael Fagley
"Best sushi I've ever had! Long wait but totally worth..."
Mike Ruff
"Food was super tasty and complex. Service was incredible: fast, nice and always smiling. Wait was minimal for a 10 seats..."
Etienne Jacques
"I've been here since the opening night. It's consistently been extremely good. I prefer sashimi and nigiri and basics. But in that regard its..."
Niclas Comstedt
"Went for a work dinner so got to try a big portion of the menu. We ordered exclusively sushi, and it was all really really delicious and fresh. Hard..."
Kristina Inouye
"Very delicious meal. The miso soup was amazing. Each roll seems very intriguing and interesting. I got the White Dragon roll and it was really good. ..."
Nicole Auriti
"Sitting at the bar was great, the sushi was crafted in front of us and the chefs were very thoughtful. The food was..."
Elizabeth Malone
"Great service and solid rolls. Highly recommend the Negi Tori, White Out and Ya Man rolls. The spicy salmon and naked scallops were not as good. We..."
Tianhui Yang
"Visited from GA for the first time ever spending a day in San Francisco before driving down the coast. Stopped here for sushi based of the previous..."
Jeremy Mortenson
"Food was fantastic, really great sushi selection and super fresh. Enjoyed our dinner! Service was a bit slow, it was a busy Friday evening though...."
Jeff Turk
"Came here for dinner. Put ourselves on the Yelp waitlist while we had a drink at Habibi Bar down the street, which was super convenient. Rolls are..."
Gregory Ng
"Really nice little place in the hub of a few well known restaurants. Made a reservation, and let them know it was my daughter's 22nd birthday, they..."
Latham woodward
"Really great sushi! Highly recommend the flaming sea bass..."
Daniel Paik
"Great sushi in a tiny little restaurant! Food was delicious, but the kitchen and service staff seemed a bit overwhelmed. We waited for a table that..."
Stefan Tobler
"My hubby and I came here for dinner before a symphony performance. The cocktails were on point, the sushi was pretty good, but the service was really..."
Allie Kumar
"I really thought this place was going to be overrated since I had heard it's hard to get in on a weekend night. We came in on a Wednesday early..."
Diana Grossmann
"Wow! Friendly staff and awesome sushi! Staff even gave us some free tastings. Rolls were fresh and great quality. Couldn't recommend..."
Leslie Gibson
"The best sushi I have had in San Francisco. We ordered a Ya Man roll and the chef roll, omakase, and nigiri omakase. Chef Ureil gave us..."
Julie Nguyen
"We went here before the symphony; it's perfectly placed for the symphony, opera and ballet. The menu is very appealing, with both innovative..."
Diane Baker
"I almost never write reviews but this was such a great place. Located on the top of Russian/Nob Hill, with cable cars passing by. The staff is super..."
Henric Bogren
"Live right around the corner and always walked past this place without eating here. Sushi was very fresh and made right in front of us and each roll..."
Amaar Zafar
Sanppo Restaurant
Sanppo Restaurant
77/100 (943 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tempura
Ramen
Sashimi
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lots of restaurants in the area. We did not want to wait so we just got to this place. It was very busy when we got here around lunch time so I..."
Viola C.
"1) Authentic food 2) Center of Japantown 3) Best Beef Teriyaki I’ve ever tried!!! 4) Prices are very good for SF..."
Pol Miró
"I don’t understand how people can give 1 star reviews. This is my GO TO SPOT in Japantown and it’s never failed me. The service is fast and..."
Borair Elyacy
"Ordered takeout online. They were busy and still very attentive to my pickup order. I loved the delicious fragrance that filled the space. The Ninja..."
Nicholas Scofield
"Delicious! My friends from out of town loved..."
American Lover
"Our favorite place to eat. Affordable and very..."
Maya Lucas
"It was a pleasant Sunday lunch with good attention to service and the sushi was really..."
H Mau
"A simple go-to sushi place with all the classics. I wasn’t amazed, but was not disappointed either, however it is pricy for what it is in my..."
Paul-Elie Nauleau
"The most incredible sushi I’ve had in San Francisco. The eagledalphia and is absolutely hands down the best sushi combination. (Japalpeno!!) Koit..."
Serena Teague
"We all got a warm greeting here! Their flexibility with food was good, so we got some vegan dishes to our table, that was OK in terms of taste. This..."
Kristian Meijerbom
"Came in for a mid week lunch Ordered the 3 item combo of chicken teriyaki, veggie tempura and avocado roll . Portions were good and the food was..."
Lara Mays
"Very pleasant experience. Waitress was nice and service was prompt. Ordered the Bento w/ Teriyaki Chicken and Avocado Roll, both were great. Japanese..."
Jonah Rappaport
"Great chill atmosphere for a Tuesday lunch. The bento was delicious and very reasonably priced. The salmon and saba were excellent. Wait staff were..."
Phil “Fox” Watson
"I ate bento box... The price is good and the food is so delicious and well served. And I also ate Korean chirashi. It was plentiful and delicious. ..."
Elina LEE
"Generous portions of sashimi. Standard salad, rice etc. Hole in wall decor. Nice neighborhood restaurant (I live almost across the..."
Elise Rosen-Levin
"Loved the food and the service! Everybody were super nice and polite. Food was delicious and filling. I had tilapia meal over cabbage with a little..."
Ekaterina Spiridonova
Ramen Yamadaya
Ramen Yamadaya
76/100 (2928 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Ramen
Pork
Gyoza
Tonkotsu ramen
Fried Squid
Takoyaki
Taiyaki
sake
Chicken Katsu Curry
Yamadaya Salad
Tonkotsu Ramen
Hiyashi Yakame Seaweed Salad
Buta No Kakuni Bowl
Sukiyaki
Hot Pot
Tsukemen Ramen
Yamada-Ya Buns
Noodle
Blistered Shishito Peppers V
Katsu Bento
Salad
Sit down
Japanese
Asian
Soups
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing as always. We drive 2.5 hours just to come here. That's how good this place is. If you are looking for ramen made the right way, this is your..."
Mikey Bringetto
"By far one of my favorite Ramen spots in the city. Always take out of town friends here and they've all loved it. 14 oz Tsukemen with extra fixings..."
Dez Kwok
"This place was awesome! Great service and the best ramen in..."
Louie Trenado
"I liked the food & ambience� 1st restaurant we tried this 2017...Goodvibes! One of the best, if not the best Ramen I've tried. Server we had was..."
Nenette Magtoto Victa
"Really good food! Apart from obviously the awesome ramen (I always get the special), you must also try their karaage, takoyaki, and their fish..."
Jess Fuentes
"Good food, good ambience, good service! One of the best ramens in town for..."
Lyza Pamela
"Been visiting this joint for years for good ramen near Japantown. To be fair, I have not tried the other ramen houses within the japantown complex..."
Wee Khim Lee
"This was my second time eating here and it was just as delicious as the first time. Four of my friends ended up getting the Yamada Ramen and we were..."
Lucas Chang
"I love that they have gluten free ramen! That is so hard to find! The pork belly is quite fatty for my taste (but that's pretty standard for pork..."
Elise Biancardi
"This place does Ramen right. The Black Garlic is the heavy hitter on the menu. Service is good but can be a bit hectic around dinner rush. It is also..."
Gnome Chomsky
"Gluten free ramen! My partner has a gluten allergy and this is the first place where we've seen gluten free ramen available. We ordered the Yamada..."
Sylvia Chia
"Must visit spot in Japan town. The restaurant is on the second floor. Have an extensive menu. We had fried squid, coconut ramen, and beef brisket..."
Pavithra l
"I have been here twice now. The first time was in the spring and I sat outside, the second time is in December and it was pretty cold. I dined..."
Neville Forsythe II
"This place is a vibe! Sort of hidden if you are new in the area it's upstairs. The food was out of this world amazing. The bento box has a delightful..."
Yazmin orozco
"Pleasant evening dining here. There was a wait list for a table upon arrival, but the list moved quickly. We had a table in about 15 minutes. The..."
Chrystal Foster
"Ramen Yamadaya is my absolute go to for vegan Ramen. I am a vegetarian and their vegan Ramen is rich and delicious. It is served quickly and it..."
Kim Hart
"Great little ramen place. Got there around 7:30 on a Wednesday night and there was no wait. Service was quick and attentive. Perfect portions for a..."
Janice Cheng-McConnell
"It was a unique place with unique flavors. Sake was delicious. I was the last one to leave. Not bad but I guess it's not my type of cuisine. I had..."
Fernando Beltran
"The food is absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and extremely tender. Service was wonderful and respectful and patient. The atmosphere was very..."
Alyanna Gonzales
"I got a pork belly rice dish, and overall I felt that the prices and portions were reasonable. Pork was cooked well, along with a light cabbage side..."
Justin Wang
"I would give between 4 and 5 stars as it depends on what you order. 5 star goes to the Sea salt based signature ramen as it got perfect broth! But..."
Joy J
Seaglass Restaurant
Seaglass Restaurant
76/100 (174 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Sushi
Japanese
American
Japanese
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Café
American
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Starving and wanted options that didn't include "hamburger". We got the Southwest Chicken Chili Verde, salad and sashimi. Chili was excellent,..."
Lyn Langille
"Located at nice sea view with variety choice of Japanese foods and nice chill beer and wines. Also good service and reasonable price for all..."
Soe Thiha
"Chirashi bowl. Pretty good variety of toppings. Fish quality is ok. For a regular restaurant I would probably rate it 3 stir but for such option in..."
Joy J
"The grill was pretty good, the cold food wasn't. Pricey but convenient when visiting the..."
Gina Johnson
"This is a cantine. The staff members were friendly enough.. It wasn't very busy and I got my food fast and well prepared. The price was..."
Nicolas Verschueren van Rees
"Great view out into the bay. Love the fish taco's with a beer. My dinning companion had the steak taco's and I will definitely be back to try the..."
Myles Rothacker
"Best pizza ever! Exec. Chef Keller and her team know what they're doing. Truly one-of-a-kind world class cuisine in a stunning setting. Worth the..."
Vince Prep
Tekkahouse
Tekkahouse
76/100 (607 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Japanese
Dinner
Kitaro Sushi
Kitaro Sushi
76/100 (1057 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Bento (Lunch Box)
Udon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great dining experience! Workers work really hard & give great service 👍. Servers helped multiple tables very efficiently. and refilled water..."
Leonard Suguitan (Len)
"Great value, descent taste and quick, friendly service! They have an unusual combination in lunch specials: Udon with salmon sashimi bowl. I also..."
Yuan LIU
"Service is good. Price is inexpensive. Ordered the assorted sashimi combo. It comes with soup and salad. From the menu, I should get 12 pieces. But..."
John Z
"Came here for lunch and got a really good portion size for the price. The Chicken Karage came on a bed of rice with some greens, and an additional..."
Angus Chang
"Great rolls for low prices. You can get 10% off by visiting the website, entering in some information, and printing out the coupon. I've been..."
Neal
"I came here with my (adult) son for a quick lunch and we both loved it. Fresh, tasty food and very friendly service. And even budget-friendly! My son..."
Suha Gehrer
"just a good no frill lunch spot. sit, stare at the menu then order away. chicken teriyaki was delish. parking can be challenging in this area..."
pepito pepito
"A classic place for cheap and simple sushi/bento boxes. The food here is really cheap and while the quality may not be the top, for the price it is..."
Mei Fu Lee
"This is a solid place for a good variety and amount of Japanese food at an affordable price. The sashimi quality is good and the staff are all pretty..."
Ty Lim
"Prices are low and food is pretty good for said price. Portions are pretty good and quality of fish is reasonable. Definitely worth coming here on a..."
Dima Aryeh
"Came here for years and through out everything they have been very consistant with quality of food and service. Even during covid they were a..."
Annelie S
"1) decently priced 2) the food comes out super fast 3) the staff is great 4) the food is..."
Donna Lucero
"You can tell that their kitchen is under supervision of a Japanese native who knows exactly how rice should be prepared for Japanese cuisine. A while..."
David Golden
"Cheap good Japanese food. Beware the wording on the menu. Combo bento box is both item prices added together. I was surprised when my bill was so..."
Jason Camillo
"I love coming here. Everyone is so friendly and the food is always..."
Monica Rangel
"Very fast, great sushi. Mexican roll and spider roll were both really..."
ehab shalabi
"This is the best Japanese restaurant in San Francisco with great service and a really delicious food plus is very affordable 👌 😋..."
Jaime Quintana
"Some of the best food and service in..."
Ben Williamson
Cafe Hana
Cafe Hana
76/100 (80 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Japanese
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Bamboo Asia
Bamboo Asia
76/100 (781 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Fast Food
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Fast food
Vietnamese
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Noodle Bowl
Burrito Bowl
Spicy Peanut Pork Bowl
Warrior Salad
Chana Chickpeas Curry
Lava Tuna Sushi
Tropical Banh MI
Salad
Poke Bowl
Sit down
Fast food
Asian
Japanese
Vietnamese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"If you want to take a quick lunch, this restaurant is a good choice. They serve Japanese, Indian, and Vietnamese dishes. Price is affordable and..."
YUMI
"This restaurant was very delicious! They have it set up to where whatever type of food you want, you enter that line for that type of food. I chose..."
Alison Brokke
"Interesting Asian place serving Salad Bowls and Rice Bowls, from three flavor packed Asian Destinations - Vietnam, Japan and India. It's great to..."
Prashant Batra
"My coworker mentioned this place, that it was pretty good bowls. I saw that I could order online, giving 30 minutes for pickup. When I came to pick..."
Mei Fu Lee
"I came here with some coworkers and was using MealPal but at their 7th street location in SoMa. Hannah was awesome and absolutely amazing with..."
Wesley Ma
"I had not been to this place in a while & to my surprise they upgraded their menu, it's way better than before! Plus they got really friendly staff!..."
Kevin Davila
"Really cool, almost good court type place with Indian, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine options. Each cuisine had their own counter, with their own..."
Trevor Johnson
"Ate here for the first time with my boyfriend. I had the crab, they were very generous with the amount. Boyfriend had the lamb, was a nice..."
Mimi Lawrence
Kagawa-ya Udon Noodle Co.
Kagawa-ya Udon Noodle Co.
76/100 (464 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Asian
Asian
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura Shrimp
Chicken Karaage
Udon Soup
Tonkotsu Ramen
Noodle
Niku Udon
Soft Boiled Egg
Curry Plates
Beef Rice Bowl
Sweet Corn Udon
Cold Udon
Curry Udon with Chicken
Kitsune Udon and Croquette
Spicy Beef Tan Tan Udon
Chicken Katsu
Tonkotsu-Dashi Udon
Nikutama Udon
Edamame
Sobá
Spam Musubi
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Hawaiian
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Common Sage
Common Sage
76/100 (739 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
"This tiny little shop is an amazing find. We had lunch here which consisted of a very tasty miso ramen and onigiri for me and bi bim bop for my wife...."
Steve Ansell
"Common Sage is my neighborhood Japanese food shop. It was a convenience store before being transformed to a Japanese ramen, rice balls & more shop. I..."
Joanna T
"Great spot for a quick bite. I always stop here, especially when it's nice out, for the miso ramen and a beer. They have a solid drink section, lots..."
Mashhood Asalkhou
"Amazing customer service definitely one of my favorite ramen places Their bowls add huge and so delicious definitely tastes home made..."
Tania Solorio
"The menu is short and sweet! Pick a ramen bowl, add extra ingredients if you want, or grab a rice ball with your choice of stuffing. Plenty of Asian..."
Brandon Higley (nodBard)
"The onigiri we had were amazing and the Hoji-cha latte was elegant. Must try on this amazing street.. employees were nice and..."
Michael Guzman
"Nice deli on Polk street, very spacious. They have seating outside and also inside. They have many choices of drink and food items. Staff was..."
Jayasimha Nuggehalli
"The pork in miso ramen smells great and tastes great. Noodles were also good. But the flavor of the soup still no really..."
波安
Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant
Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant
76/100 (619 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seafood
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Sit down
Asian
Seafood
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It's a very nice cozy place for some Japanese dishes and sushi. I highly recommend their clam ramen as it is a very unique dish that is special to..."
Li MoChou
"Came across this place as we were going through the sunset. It was busy and for good reason! High quality fish at a fair price point. We loved..."
Eric Lau (Laud Media)
"2nd time we are here, order the Salmon dish , it was really well done , fresh , great seasoning the best no dry or burnt . Love it 😍😋. The..."
Lydia Gtrek W
"I’ve been coming here since 1990, and I’m not ashamed to say I have almost always ordered the Orange Roughy! It’s consistently wonderful! Thank..."
Mrshantidas8
"Cozy and warm place, the food is just outstanding! It is one of our favourite places now, we’re lucky to live just a block away. The staff is very..."
Yana V
"Nice place. Food was good. Service was fast. My family likes the sizzling fish dishes, which are very tasty. Clam ramen is a popular dish and that..."
Anela Lee
"The restaurant was very busy but we had reservations so we got seated immediately. The server gave us time to look over the menu and returned to take..."
Leeland L
"This place has been our go-to for Japanese food for years. The food is always very good. Friendly service. Ben is such a nice..."
3ofus
"Super yummy everything and a good value, too! Had chicken katsu, nigiri and sashimi, delicious! Beware of large portions - the chicken was twice as..."
David Air
"Seating is a bit cramped. Lots of varieties for sushi rolls. Their sizzling fish is why I would come. I personally like the..."
Allen Tam
Mifune Don
Mifune Don
75/100 (128 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)
Fish
Udon
Okonomiyaki
Noodle
Curry
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Ramen
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"While visiting San Francisco this was by far my favorite spot - visiting it twice in the four days there. The miso ramen dish was AMAZING served..."
Tara Moye
"The food was pretty good; I had the udon with tempura shrimp and I liked it. The price was decent as well. The place is very cozy and quiet. The..."
Alba Hernandez
"The food was pretty good and the price point was decent. Overall I think this place is pretty underrated considering every other place was filled to..."
Andrew Wang
"Such a cute place, super comforting and ramen tasted just like some ramen I had back in my town tasted so good and the beef was good too friendly..."
ashley
"This place is so good and friendly! They have delicious food at reasonable prices and extremely helpful staff. I ordered the ramen and curry lunch..."
Jeanette Perez
"Very small, intimate setting. Waiter was friendly. I had the katsu (pork) curry. A few minutes after putting in my order the waiter came back asking..."
Andrew Morris
"This has quickly become my go-to spot in the Japan Center for reliable Japanese food. Everything they make is good and I never have had a problem..."
Sarah D
"This place was fantastic. It's cheaper than most places in the area, but still a wee bit pricey. It's well worth the cost, however. I got the tori..."
Joshua Moore
"Delicious seaweed salad. The chashu ramen lunch combo is a good enough reason for me to be a repeat customer in the future. And the price is quite..."
Ryu Hayabusa
"Food was alright but portions were smaller than regular...."
Misha
"Great place to eat in a Japanese district. Udon was tasty indeed. They also don't cheap out the shrimp size neither. No okonomiyaki, mainly udons,..."
Joel Ramirez Jr.
"If you come on the weekend, you'll be in for a long wait. We come here for the noodles (ramen and udon), everyone does. The sushi isn't very good..."
Tu Lam
Mifune
Mifune
75/100 (305 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
Fish
Sashimi
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Udon
Noodle
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tempura
Ramen
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Decided to try sushi here after the actual restaurant I had been recommended to try was closed when I went to the Japan center, and am I ever glad..."
Celli Gonzales
"We've been eating at Mifune for years. We've taken the kids there when they were little and even now they're adults we find ourselves eating there...."
Leighton Lee
"Great service. Calm and uncrowned. And adequate food! And it’s close the bathrooms! They gave me salad on the side and changed the lettuce for..."
Julie Taeko
"Shrimp Tempura was excellent. I liked the Yuza Lemon sauce that made items tangy. Staff is friendly. The atmosphere could be more authentic which is..."
Ed Summerfield
"They have many choices of happiness dishes. Great for grabbing a quick meal. Reasonable..."
Henry Shao
"This place has the best Okonomiyaki and Yakisoba! I definitely recommend it! Those are the only food I get whenever I come..."
S S
"We came here for my husband's birthday and we love Japan town and sushi!! But we decided to go to a new restaurant. The service was good, and..."
Elisa C.M.
"Yummy food great price and..."
Rin Seth
"The best of three local Chashu Ramen and curry rice dishes I had in Japantown this trip. The real..."
Han Nachtrieb
"Great noodle place in Japantown. The quality of service does seem to vary based on your race. When I go with my Japanese friends, we get perfect..."
Amy Higgins
"Overall, a great noodle joint. They have good deals on bento boxes. Seating is a bit limited but feels cozy and private. You can also ask to be..."
Jean-Louis Nguyen
"Never got to eat there but I got a door dash order to pick up and I guess I should tell you guys the place was empty; no chairs, no equipment, bare..."
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