Izakaya Restaurants near San Bruno, CA

Ichika Izakaya Japanese • $$$
851 Cherry Ave, San Bruno

Customers` Favorites

Yakitori of Waygu Beef and Beef Tongue
Double Toro Roll 8 PC
Omakase Nigiri 8 PC
King Salmon Nigiri
Deluxe Chirashi
Corn Tempura
Chirashi Bowl
Chashu Ramen
Tempura Udon
Chawanmushi

“Omakase tasting menu was amazing. This was my second time here, and it seemed even better than the first. The colours and plating were outstanding. The flavour profiles were delectable and riddled with subtle, yet distinct notes erupting from the aftertaste. It was surprise after surprise of flavourful tones. I was grateful that I selected the 7-course menu. My significant other had to surrender at dessert. The 10-course menu would have been too much (l experienced it the first time here). Overall, a memory to relish and cherish. Only one point of deduction: one of the desserts ordered was incorrect, but my spouse had already surrendered, it did not matter. Great job!“

4.3 Superb96 Reviews
Izakaya Ginji Izakaya • $$
301 E 4th Ave, San Mateo - 6.37 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Hamachi Collar Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes
Wagyu \u0026 Pork Blended Sausage Skewer
Wagyu & Pork Blended Sausage Skewer
Amberjack Sashimi from Japan
Buta Kimchi Carbonara
Mentaiko Carbonara
Quail Egg Skewers
Chicken Karaage
Agedashi Tofu
Unagi Donburi

“It’s always cozy and the food is good. Everyone is friendly.“

4.3 Superb97 Reviews
Ramenwell Ramen • $$
3378 18th St, San Francisco - 9.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Signature Pork Ramen with Level 2 Spice
Tonkotsu Ramen Prep Kit
Bao Chicken Bao Bao
Souper Spicy Ramen
Side Chicken Katsu
House Pork Ramen
Chicken Tantanmen
Vegetarian Ramen
Taro Soft Serve
Chicken Karaage

“Came here for a friend catchup and we got seated and had a reservation beforehand.

Good:
- The ramen came out very quickly - I got the classic ramen bowl
- The portion size was good - I was very full by the end
- A nice place to catch up - it's got japanese izakaya vibes and more dimly lit

Bad:
- The soup was really salty so it felt like it was unhealthy to drink too much of it

Overall this was a solid place to have an extended catch up and the ramen was quick and tasty.“

4.5 Superb154 Reviews
Izakaya Mai Izakaya • $$
212 2nd Ave, San Mateo - 6.24 miles

Customers` Favorites

Izakaya Original Champon Served Hot
Okonomiyaki Japanese Pancakes
Shishito Pepper Vegetarian
Deluxe Chirashi Bowl
Delux Chirashi Don
Spicy Scallop Roll
Katsu-Curry Rice
Caterpillar Roll
Salmon Sashimi
Sashimi Platter

“Excellent selection of sushi 🍣“

4.1 Good81 Reviews
Prime BBQ Barbeque • $$
33 W 25th Ave, San Mateo - 7.95 miles

Customers` Favorites

Charcoal Grilled Japanese Style Chicken Heart
Bacon Wrapped Lychee and Pineapple
Super Lemon Jasmine Tea w Tea Jelly
Prime House Crispy Pork Belly 2pc
Wagyu Steak Serve with Wasabi
Charcoal Grilled Beef Tongue
Yakitori Combo Five 19 95
Prime Crispy Chicken Skin
Deep Fried Whole Eggplant
Yakitori Veggie Combo

“Delicious food and great service! Second time here and my family keeps asking me home back. Staff provides great recommendations and services extremely fast despite having a full house. Definitely one of the better skewer places in the bay!“

4.7 Superb226 Reviews
Shokudou Sushi • $$
1000 Cortland Ave, San Francisco - 7.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Deluxe Sashimi Combination
Fried Chicken Drumettee
Bacon Wrapped Enoki
Kani California Roll
Seared Tuna Tataki
Ora King Salmon
Beef Asparagus
Nigiri Sampler
Seaweed Salad
Hamachi Kama

“Good for lunch. Really value for your money. I had the sashimi lunch set and my wife had the chicken wing and salmon sushi set and both were really fresh and good. Will definitely come again ! Weekdays - reservations not really needed, but I've come by on weekends and you should make reservations.“

4.5 Superb59 Reviews
Taishoken San francisco Ramen • $$
665 Valencia St, San Francisco - 9.61 miles

Customers` Favorites

Soft Boiled Egg in the Tsukemen
Spicy Ramen with Bamboo and Egg
Spicy Ramen with Thin Noodles
Taro Mochi Ice Cream & Donuts
Karaage Fried Chicken
Deep Fried Pork Gyoza
Sand Storm Calamari
Shimeji Miso Ramen
Vegetarian Ramen
Tokusei Tsukemen

“This restaurant l restaurant has a handful of minor flaws for their higher prices.

We started with their happy hour appetizers: TSK fries and fried cauliflower. The fries tasted great with the seasoning, but it kept falling off so most bites were plain. The cauliflower was well-executed but uninteresting. We also tried a sake flight, which was excellent and showed a lot of variety.

For mains, we ordered dipping noodles and spicy miso ramen. The ramen has excellent ingredients including lucious pork belly and a perfectly done egg. However, the broth was salty and oily enough to slightly upset the stomach. The dipping noodles were very high quality with flavorful broth, but we generally preferred the ramen on our return visit. The pork rice bowl is an amazing value at $10 and is a meal in itself; it's my new favorite dish. Most mains are $22.

The first time service was very attentive, verging on overbearing. The second time was better. The interior atmosphere is beautiful, although it gets pretty loud when busy. Finally, we were disappointed to see that all of their new promotional signs are made with AI.“

4.4 Superb170 Reviews
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Chome Japanese • $$$
3601 26th St, San Francisco - 8.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tonkotsu Ramen with Extra Broth
Northern Sea Royal Dumpling
Complimentary Potato Salad
Yuzu Scallop Ikura Sashimi
Duck Duck Udon Carbonara
Garlic Chili Tonkotsu
Hojicha Panna Cotta
Sweet Potato Fries
House Potato Salad
Salted Egg Kabocha

“It has a very interesting menu, I really enjoy the food.“

4.2 Good122 Reviews
Izakaya fusion grill Keitan Barbeque • $$
35 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo - 6.26 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tsukune Chicken Meatball w Egg Yolk 鸡肉丸
Zuri Chicken Gizzards 2pcs 雞胗 2pcs
Wagyu Steak with Bafun Uni & Pineapple
gyutan beef tongue 日式厚切牛舌
oyster w garlic sauce 蒜蓉生蚝
combo 7 skewers 经典炭烤套餐
Tori Kawa Chicken Skin 鸡皮
Gyudon Beef Rice Bowl 牛丼
Yakitori Lucky Combo
Eggplant Appetizer

“super yum! i had the garlic chili tonkatsu ramen and unagi chazuke and they were great! the chazuke was very satisfying and addicting to eat - the unagi was perfectly cooked and seasoned with a sweet sauce! i felt like the garlic chili tokatsu ramen was a bit overcooked but still very fragrant. a sleeper hit was the shishito pepper tempura - crispy and flavorful!“

4.6 Superb114 Reviews
Mokutanya Noodles • $$$
1155 California Dr, Burlingame - 3.65 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Black Garlic Miso Ramen
Wagyu Beef Salt \u0026 Pepper
Wagyu Beef Salt & Pepper
Hamachi Carpaccio
Spicy Beef Ramen
Matcha Cheesecake
Ika Sugata Yaki
Chicken Karaage
Fried Baby Tako
Tonkotsu Ramen

“Good food and fast service!“

4.3 Superb204 Reviews
Izakaya Sozai Ramen • $$
1500 Irving St, San Francisco - 10.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Tuna Tartar Wasabi Guzca'Nole Lotus Root Chips
Nankotsu Karaage Chicken Cartilage
White Pepper Chicken Wings
Braised Pork Belly Kakuni
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Ritsu Tonkotsu Ramen
Takoyaki Octopus Ball
Chicken Heart Skewer
Bacon-Wrapped Mochi
Miso Scallop Skewer

“Beyond the best Ramen in SF. It’s no wonder it’s always on the top 100 for the Chronicle. Michelin needs to review“

4 Good67 Reviews
Ultra Sushi Sushi • $$$
210 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo - 6.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chef's Choice Sushi Nigiri with Assorted Fish
Salmon Tuna and Hamachi Sashimi
Fire Bergschneider Roll
Fire Bergsneider Roll
2 Pieces Unagi Nigiri
Short Rib Teriyaki
Salmon Carpaccio
Chicken Gizzard
Sashimi Platter
Lion King Roll

“High quality food at fair prices. One baffling issue is that they charge for tea, but provides FREE saki and sida.“

3.7 Good90 Reviews