50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Larkspur

“Kitchen-made gyoza not from a box; fresh-grilled Unagi and just honest home-style Japanese food from a local family-owned restaurant. Doesn't get much better than this!“

“We love Keiko Fish! Always very accommodating of our kids and patient. The food is amazing! Recommend going if you are not on a tight timeline as it can get very busy which impacts pace of service. If you are not with kids, best to sit at the bar!“

“Miso soup was good; not super flavorful but at least not overly salty like so many. Donburi was served in a flat plate with protein on top, rather than in the traditional bowl. I like the change; easier to get a mixed chopstick full of protein and rice. There is a lovely outdoor space where you could enjoy watching the bike path traffic but unfortunately it was not usable during my visit due to yellow jackets.“

“This was a FABULOUS dinner - I could not have asked for more!! The atmosphere was calm but still lively on this Saturday night. There was jazz playing lightly in the background intermingled with the content chatter of the patrons. I sat outdoors with patio lanterns and kept pleasantly comfortable with warnth coming from overhead heating. My dinner was fantastic, plenty of vegetarian options and I was not feeling rushed but had only a short wait for my order. You know it is great offerings when there is a constant flow of take out orders.The service here was EXCELLENT - ABOVE AND BEYOND!“

“Food always exquisite. Excellent service. Consistent food quality. I visit at least twice every time I’m in town!“

“What a treat! Highly recommend“

“Best Japanese Curry in town !“

“Quality is key with any meal. Roger-San is all about quality. Sit at the bar if you can!“

“Eating is a kind of happiness, taste is a kind of interest“

“Highly recommend this hidden gem!
We had a wonderful Father’s Day dinner here, and everything exceeded our expectations. The waitstaff and the friendly girls at the door who seated us were all fantastic—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Everyone took the time to explain the specials and answer questions, which made the experience feel personal and special. 
The portions were generous and the food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. As a nice touch, they even took a Polaroid picture of us with their own camera to commemorate the occasion—what a thoughtful gesture!
This was a great dinner overall, and we’ll definitely be back. Perfect spot for a memorable meal with family. Thank you to the whole team!“

“Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! Perfection. The attention to detail and the warm service was great from the jump. The entire 17 course meal and sake pairing was one of the best meals that we've ever had. I don't say this lightly, it was flawless.“

“Omg! The Ribs are amazing!“

“I absolutely adore Lydia and Joe—they’re so warm and welcoming, always fun to chat with, and their food is DELISH 😍 I can’t get enough of the chicken curry and udon soup (add dumplings + all the toppings). Astonished that you can still have a full lunch near FiDi for $7, and it’s what I crave over any of my other favorites where lunch will run you $18++. Flavor per dollar cannot be beat anywhere else in SF.“

“woah. i dont really say real deal but real f***** deal. well balanced. superb quality. exceptional service and presentation. clean flavors. first time I have actually been left utterly speechless. 5 stars. 5 forks. whatever. this place is the jam......“

“First timers here, but it won't be my last. Absolutely one of the freshest and most tasteful sushi restaurants I have been to in a long time. I ate 6-7 dishes (try the scallops special off-menu), and everything was fantastic. The owner and her staff are very gracious making the dining experience even more pleasant. Go try it. You won't be disappointed.“

“Excellent food, excellent service. We loved it. We had Shrimp Tempura Roll, Sexy Roll, Edamame, Miso Soup, Kirin Beer. Can’t wait to go back again.“

“Delicious food and friendly staff“

“The food, the presentation, the service.“

“Ive been coming here for 16 years. Always as good. Best hamachi, uni, anywhere. There is no fresher, sor better ushi anywhere in the bay area. Exquisite, reasonably priced, generous portions. Simply amazing. !“

“Of all of our favorite places to eat, this is one my wife and I count as the very top tier.

The service is always excellent. We've never asked for anything to not receive it or have the item forgotten about, they are always quick to accommodate, and every person who works here is friendly and well mannered.

As for the food, it is the best sushi I've ever had next to Bamboo in Portland (and still, I think I prefer Sushi Tri). When we're travelling, we now frequently overlook sushi places simply because the fear is that we will just miss what we get at Sushi Tri.

We are creatures of habit, so usually, we order any combination of the pork gyoza, the California hand rolls, the King Dragon Roll, the Mount Fuji Roll, and the spicy tuna tacos. More often than not, we will order all of these things, if we aren't trying something new, and often, we'll walk out considering coming right back in for more in a disguise, so we don't look as shameful as we feel wanting more when we're full (but looking ridiculous isn't off the table). Their ramen is also fantastic, and among my favorites.

The dining area is always spotless, and is very comfortable. If you're worried about missing an important game when having dinner out, they've got that covered, too. We've never had too much trouble getting a seat here, but it does get busy, because it is, indeed, the best.

We recommend Sushi Tri to literally anyone who comes into Marin.“

“I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. Their ramen keeps me coming back for more. They have the best ramen in Marin county. Whenever I get the chance to eat here I will and I hope to more in the future. Their staff is so kind and make amazing food.“

“Nara offers one of the best sushi experience I had in San Francisco. The sashimi bites were fresh and tasty. The staff were so friendly. They made great suggestions tailored to our needs. I highly recommend the Hamachi Truffle (on the spoons), I could have 100 of those!“

“The ramen tastes very good, the soup base is rich and the noodles taste great“

“9 items 🍱 bento & udon are awesome 👏“

“Best sushi in the Marina District!“

“Everything. Best of everything.“

“Super cute atmosphere and decorations. I got the chicken katsu, would 100% recommend. Tried the chef’s choice sashimi and all the fish was great quality and delicious. The service was fast and reliable. A nice late night spot and worth stopping by!“

“Came here after a long work day and it was so awesome.

Good:
- The sushi was amazing- we just split 5 rolls amongst 3 of us and it was just enough food
- I liked the sunflower roll and the lion king roll and the baked rolls - the baked ones come with smaller portion sizes though
- The staff are very nice and service comes quick - especially for some of the more popular rolls
- Tasty cucumber salad and edamame
- Very clean interior

Bad:
- The place is pretty small so limited seats available
- Gets expensive

Overall this place was so tasty and would come again!“

“Only stopped by this place for a quick drink, but it definitely left a great impression. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu next time. The drink menu features plenty of options including those from Japan.

The edamame ended up being the highlight of our visit, which was done really well!

Service was great throughout, and we really enjoyed the overall vibe of the place. It had a relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to settle in, even for a short stop.

Would definitely return and recommend checking it out!“

“Amazing experience Superb Food! A Must Go and a definite Must RETURN!“

“The best sushi place in the city!! Quality of food is 10 out of 5......“

“An amazing bar. Significant list of drinks, all unique and intriguing. A significant number can be made non-alcoholic and are delicious in that form as well. The staff is incredible (Paolo was great, as were everyone else whose names I forgot).

The atmosphere is wonderful, as is the food. Even the bottle list is fantastic if you're looking for something neat.“

“Tokyo Express, back in the early 2010's, used to be really popular with a line during lunchtime. Some of my old co-workers used to enjoy coming here. Business has sure when downhill since the pandemic. There was only one other table occupied at lunch time on a Wednesday. The staff was really busy however packing up to-go orders. I had their Wednesday special, the tonkatsu $13. The pork fillet was a bit dry and not juicy, tender and properly cooked. The panko had a nice crunch. It did come with an alright tonkatsu sauce. With this dish, it should come with shredded cabbage served with a miso-ginger dressing or Japanese sesame dressing, but it didn't come with it. Since this is not an authentic Japanese restaurant, I didn't knock off stars for that. Service was non-existent as this is an order at the counter style restaurant and no tea or water was served. There was a free cup of miso soup and my food came out in a reasonable amount of time.“

“I've been a regular at Saru Hand Rolls for a while, and the food is always a 10/10 hit. My favorites are the eel and spicy scallop. Absolutely delicious as well as excellent and fast service.

But what happened tonight was next-level hospitality. I realized after leaving that I accidentally left my retainer on the table. I went back to check if it was still there, but it wasn't of course—thrown away during table clean up. As I was leaving, Christian (a staff member at Saru) literally chased me down the street, told me to come back, and went to dig through the trash for five minutes. He found it, washed it, and gave it back to me (I washed the retainer thoroughly after as well of course).

Shoutout to Christian for going completely above and beyond, and to Kevin who was super welcoming and chatted with me during my dumbfoundedness at Christian’s unreasonable hospitality.

Best service (and hand rolls) in SF, hands down.“

“Been coming here for over 20 years. My absolute favorite sushi bar in SF. Do you want to be social with loud music and rainbow rolls? Then don’t come here. Do you want authentic sushi with only the best of the best fish? This is your place.“

“Honestly really great sushi very fresh and delicious, the salmon felt like it melted in your mouth and the umnekyo was the perfect kind of sour. Stopped by on a whim and delighted to have discovered it! Very reasonable pricing and extremely fast and friendly service too!“

“The best sea bass and the best sushi 🍣 Love it“

“Got lunch with a couple other people. There were lots good options but if you want to pick from everything get there when they open. I got a hand roll and a teriyaki salmon bowl and shared the special roll. I liked the hand roll the best and also enjoyed the cabbage in the teriyaki bowl. The special roll was just shrimp tempura topped with imitation crab, some sauces, and roe. I plan to try another roll next time I go there. It’s a pretty tight space and you have to go some else to eat it. Great place to grab something quickly and get back to work“

“We popped in here after yoga on a random Monday night and it was the best decision ever. Sat at the sushi bar and got the Rainbow Roll, Spicy Tuna and some nigiri and everything was melt in your mouth delicious. Could not recommend enough, and great date spot if you’re looking for affordable sushi and good vibes. Can’t wait to come back“

“I have been here 3x now and have had great food and great service. Mix and match Bento Box and Tempura are fresh. Everyone else around me always gets Sushi and I hear them say how good it is (I have not been adventurous enough to try Sushi). It is on Pine and Grant, extremely clean and nice view of Chinatown. Very reasonable prices. :)“

“Hands down the best katsu restaurant in San Francisco! I came in yesterday and ordered the hire katsu teishoku (pork loin cutlet set meal) — it was absolutely phenomenal. The katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly tender inside, and the set came together beautifully. I've also tried the cheese sando here before, and the combination of the soft, pillowy bread with the filling is simply outstanding. The restaurant itself is spotlessly clean and has a really welcoming atmosphere. If you're craving either Japanese or Korean food, this place is a must-visit. One more thing — their kimchi fried rice is the real deal. As a Korean, I don't say that lightly. Highly recommend!“

“We had the most wonderful dinner tonight at Noren Izakaya! Everything was fantastic from start to finish! From the service to the cocktails to the variety of food, to the dessert! Japanese yakitori and grilled street food and even sashimi! My new favorite! A must if you live or are visiting San Francisco! Oh! And tonight is not the night to skip dessert! 😘“

“This restaurant is obviously one of the finest place to eat in the area. Whenever I go there I am greatly pleased. They always keep their high level service and the highest level of dishes they give. You can never go wrong with this place. Highly recommended.“

“Best sushi I’ve had on the west coast!!! Delicious!!!! The service seems to need a little amping up but the tastiness made it worth it!!!! Ask the sushi chef for a “special roll” you won’t be disappointed“

“This place is definitely take out only type place. I would not recommend planning to dine in - the seating is not meant for it. The wait on my take out was literally absurd - I would recommend ordering ahead of time. The bento box was absolutely incredible tho.“

“fresh always my go to .. wonderful“

“This authentic Japanese food was delicious and beautifully served. The cocktails were wonderful. The staff was attentive and really nice. We throughly enjoyed our evening here.“

“Convenient, fresh, beautifully put together custom orders. What’s not to like?“

“Place is great. Great customer service. The sushi's are amazing and yes, all you can eat for $40. Place has people conversing and a soccer game showing but best of all is the sushi. Worth visiting. Park from behind 4th street, you'll get a 2 hour limit parking fee for 75 cents and hour. The place has a fair amount of tables. My Pastor referred me and I tried. At first the male waiter didn't recognize me as a customer until I spoke up but the female customer who took over was nicer to me. Didn't charge me for the extra dish I couldn't finish for this one time only but gave her a big tip. Even though some discrimination took place I enjoyed it.“

“Steve went out of his way to answer a question concerning the food selection choices.

Internet google search showed this SF location maybe close because of the Memorial Day Holiday, but took a chance to walk down from Chinatown and was pleasantly surprised.

Bought meals for the day for myself and sister.

Thanks SF, Kearney St - Onigilly“