Browse menus, reviews and photos of Japanese Restaurants in San Francisco.
Japanese · $$$$
252 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
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“I went to KEN for my birthday and it was absolutely phenomenal. The fish was delicious; so many new flavors and combinations; the chef was superb - talented and entertaining, with great attention to detail. The service was impeccable. I cannot say enough good things!”
Japanese · $$$$
2316 Polk Street, San Francisco
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“What a treat! Highly recommend”
Steak House · $$$$
61 Division Street, San Francisco
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“The ingredients, the flavors, they're all top-notch.”
Japanese · $$$$
22 Peace Plaza, Suite 510 2nd Floor, San Francisco
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“Best authentic Japanese restaurant in town.”
Japanese Curry · $
1518 Irving St (cross, 16th Avenue, San Francisco
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“I love Yoma cafe, the food is amazing, great price, the owner is always so welcoming and nice to everyone.”
Japanese · $$$$
433 Precita Avenue, San Francisco
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“If you can afford a $150 omakase, plus tips, plus tax (alcohol is optional), and you like Japanese food and sushi, you will not find a better dinner experience than this. Hands down the best omakase dinner in SF. What makes it exceptional is, when you are done you will be absolutely stuffed. And that is a rare with omakase dinners, you most likely leave other places kinda feeling like you have to eat some more to feel full. Not here.. Also, you get to enjoy some sashimi, a lot of nigiri pieces, some cooked food, a soup, and sweet treats. All exceptional quality ingredients, prepared exceptionally well, seasoned perfectly, and presented beautifully. You get premium nigiri like Hokkaido uni, otoro and A5 wagyu all included in the above price. No slicing and dicing and trying to get more money out of you for premium nigiri pieces. It is a cute 2 person establishment, one counter with 12 seating and 2 tables for 2 each..”
Sushi · $$$$
1737 Post Street Suite 337, San Francisco
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“I love how discreet this incredible omakase spot is in Japan Center. It is unfussy and beautiful in its flavors and carefully selected fish. If you find this review at all. It’s a sign. My wife and I had the Tsubame tasting menu and it was the perfect amount. I also tried their wagyu nigiri which was dusted in gold and brilliant.”
Sushi · $$$
1040 Polk Street, San Francisco
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“We've been here twice and enjoyed it both times. The sushi was fresh and well made, and the Hey Girl roll was our favorite. We'd order it again in a heartbeat. The flavors were balanced, the presentation was beautiful, and the portions felt just right. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was welcoming, which made it a great spot for a relaxed dinner. One thing we really loved: they offer free ice cream if you're celebrating your birthday. It's a thoughtful touch that makes the visit feel special. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back!”
Japanese Curry · $
3347 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
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“Best Japanese Curry in town !”
Japanese · $$
1283 9th Avenue, San Francisco
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“My favorite sushi spot in the city, and the service is fast and friendly!”
Japanese · $$
1035 Geary Street, San Francisco
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“Taniku is our favorite izakaya spot in the city. There can be a bit of a wait, but they do sometimes let you make a reservation if you call well ahead. The small dishes don't disappoint, especially the kinoko nimono and the agedashi tofu. Their ramen and handrolls are delicious too. Skewers have been just okay. Perhaps we didn't order the right items. Nothing hits the spot better than the first chug of cold beer in front of a table covered with appetizers.”
Japanese · $$
619 Taylor Street, San Francisco
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“awesome a must try, this is a hidden gem”
Japanese · $$$$
400 Haight Street, San Francisco
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“We had Omakase last night. 2 of us. The food was sooo good, and lots of it. Several times during the omakase, we had multiple portions per round, with one even having 6 pieces. The scallop was my absolute favorite. Lots of great flavors to think through. Unfortunately I don't think the service and delivery matched the omakase experience or price point ($500 for 2). The 2 staff that served the dishes were very busy elsewhere which meant that every dish was delivered with a 5 second turnaround. They were already running to the next table by the time our plates were down and barely gave us any description or overview of what we were actually eating. Most of the time their back was turned to me when telling what we were served as they were already on their way somewhere else. That's totally fine for an a la carte experience but for an omakaze, the entire point is that the chef chooses your adventure and the chef/server explains to you what you're eating. So while the food was great, the delivery of an omakaze experience is definitely not worth the price point. I'd advise to sit at the bar and if full like last night, just do a la carte.”
Japanese · $$$$
211 Clement Street, San Francisco
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“Some of the most delicious and creative food I've had. The omakase experience was well worth it for how thoughtful the menu planning was, and I highly recommend trusting the chefs judgement. Staff were kind and helpful, the building was cozy and clean, and the chef was clearly skilled and passionate in his craft. Watching him work was a highlight of the night, next to the wagyu and tuna belly. My only regret is that the food was so good, I barely remembered to take pictures.”
Japanese · $$$$
584 Washington Street, San Francisco
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“Eating is a kind of happiness, taste is a kind of interest”
Japanese · $$
1581 Webster Street Suite 270, San Francisco
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“We had a great time at Yakitori Edomasa! The food was delicious, and our server, Oggy, made the experience even better. He was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout our meal. He took the time to explain everything to us, answered all our questions, and made sure we had everything we needed. Really appreciated his hospitality. Would definitely recommend!”
Japanese · $$
312 8th Avenue, San Francisco
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“FUN. We had a great date night here. Delicious flavorful food, nice ambiance - I wanna say laid back, with sexy divey vibes. Love their music choice, good volume level. We walked in and got seated at the bar. I felt comfortable, people were having fun around us. Shout out to Phillip for the great service!”
Japanese · $$$$
1910 Lombard Street, San Francisco
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“Quality is key with any meal. Roger-San is all about quality. Sit at the bar if you can!”
Sushi · $$$$
620 Gough Street, San Francisco
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“Best non-traditional sushi that I've ever eaten”
Japanese · $$
1581 Webster Street Suite 217, San Francisco
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“friendly service and tasty food”
Sushi · $$$$
1335 Fulton Street Unit 101, San Francisco
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“I cannot say I had a bad experience. Everything was my favorite”
Japanese · $$$$
1700 Post St k, San Francisco
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“Excellent Japanese cuisine, service and staff are wonderful and helpful”
Sushi · $$$
3856 24th Street, San Francisco
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“Watermelon 🍉 Roll; no rice, refreshingly good Fried seafood chips appetizer; I wanted it as a meal it’s a different yum 😋 Ice cream sandwich wow!”
Japanese · $$
704 Sutter Street, San Francisco
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“If you want the freshest fish downtown has to offer.... go to Sanraku”
Sushi · $$$$
3369 Mission Street, San Francisco
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“Best Omakase in town.”
Japanese · $$
3 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco
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“The ramen tastes very good, the soup base is rich and the noodles taste great”
Japanese · $$$$
1420 Market Street, San Francisco
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“Simply the best. The staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole experience feel so special. My friend and I had such a great night here. You can really tell they care about the quality of the meat, and they shared so much knowledge about how everything is grilled and prepared. Amazing food, amazing service, and such a memorable experience.”
Cafe · $
318 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco
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“Small business with good food and great prices, my husband bought some sushi rolls here and the rolls were quite fresh and tasted good, walked down to the park to eat our sushi as there is no dining inside, I would definitely go here again.”
Japanese
290 Sanchez Street, San Francisco
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“Service feels a bit chaotic and the tables are a little too close together but the food is good! Prices are a bit higher than some menu photos here - $40 per nabe now. Good portion size though, would come back. Make a reservation if coming on a weekend night”
Japanese · $$$$
518 Haight Street, San Francisco
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“Hidden gem in SF. I had the sashimi omakasei, it’s technically 14 pcs, 7 set and 2 for each person, but I think chief give us 1 more for each. It’s amazing and super fresh, the otoro and the wagyu are unbeatable. The house selection sake is tasty and very good value too, highly recommend it!”
Japanese · $$
951 Clement Street, San Francisco
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“Thank you Kevin! Came from out of town on a cloudy day, was craving something warm, this place hit the spot. Had the AYCE option, meat quality was great, sauce was super yummy, service was excellent. Kevin was so patient with all our first timer questions, brought all our food out quickly. Highly recommend and will be back when we’re in the area. If undecided on ice cream flavor, try lychee, was SO GOOD!”
Japanese · $$
118 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco
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“Ordered the spicy tuna roll, oh my god roll, Hawaiian roll, fried calamari, sunomono, and the dragon roll. The food seemed to be relatively fresh but nothing fancy. The Hawaiian roll was the best and the dragon roll was the worst. The fried calamari was well prepared but it was big rings instead of small ones so the texture was a bit different. Would have been nice to have some spicy mayo on the side to dip it in. Prices were okay for the quality. It was busy on the Thursday night we picked up food. Waited a long time without being helped by any staff, eventually saw our order on the counter, grabbed it and walked out.”
Vegan · $$
762 Valencia Street, San Francisco
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“Good fresh comfort food, warm friendly family business”
Japanese · $$$$
801 Montgomery Street, San Francisco
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“Omg! The Ribs are amazing!”
Sushi · $$$$
430 Folsom Street, San Francisco
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“We celebrated my brother’s birthday here, and it was our first time dining at Akikos. We had one of the best omakase experiences and would highly recommend it! The atmosphere feels luxurious and perfect for a special occasion or fine dining experience. I loved seeing how the entire staff worked together as a team, and the chefs were very detailed in explaining each dish and how it was prepared. The nigiri was exceptional, with noticeably high-quality fish and ingredients. We also met one of their hostesses, Shaina, who was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made our experience even better. Overall, it was definitely worth the price. We had such a great experience celebrating my brother’s birthday here, and we would absolutely come back!”
Japanese · $$$$
5121 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco
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“Great food and great ambience � � love it so much”
Japanese · $$$
1009 Guerrero Street, San Francisco
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“Blown away! Sitting at the chef’s bar was an outstanding experience. The chef made recommendations; he is a true artist of his craft - what a delight to watch. The nigiri/sushi is classic with no frills, relying completely on the quality of the fish and the expertise of the chef. What a local gem!”
Japanese · $$
1515 Polk Street, San Francisco
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“A neighborhood kind of sushi bar. We tourists still loved it! The Shrek appetizer was so good we ordered two of them - an avocado stuffed with spicy tuna, crab salad and tempura shrimp with garlic sauce drizzled over it. YUM. My son and I loved the chef’s nigiri and the tasting nigiri. Good fish, seasoned with a light hand. Fairly priced and delicious - Nara’s a solid stop for anyone!”
Japanese · $$
466 Eddy Street, San Francisco
“This place is amazing!!! What a gem! I have never been to a bath house before and after this I’m addicted. The food was incredible and I loved the cocktails. Service was wonderful as well! Definitely going back a bunch.”
Japanese · $$$
5041 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco
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“Delicious sushi, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere. Felt like stepping into a sushi spot in Japan. I had the rainbow roll, a bowl of miso soup, sake, green tea cheesecake, and a cup of green tea to finish off the meal. I enjoyed every bite!”
Sushi · $$$$
474 3rd Street, San Francisco
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“Emma ,Julio and staff great!”
Japanese · $$
3015 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco
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“awesome service and amazingly fresh sushi! open from 4:30 to 9:30. on Geary near masonic”
Japanese · $$
1401 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
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“Jo's awesome. We had a great experience. Highly recommended for birthdays or just being together 👯♀️💯👍”
Japanese · $$$$
1501 California Street, San Francisco
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“That AAA uni though! 🤤 Great meal out. Food was fantastic and the staff was so gregarious. Nice to eat out and enjoy a social atmosphere with the customers and staff as if we were at a dinner party. Wear floral patterns if you go. We missed the memo, but everyone had their finest florals out tonight!”
Japanese · $$$
3601 26th Street, San Francisco
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“It has a very interesting menu, I really enjoy the food.”
Japanese · $$
501 Balboa Street, San Francisco
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“Great place food is super salty tho.”
Filipino · $$$$
552 Jones Street, San Francisco
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“The food smacks and the music they play always slaps.”
Japanese · $
202 Clement Street, San Francisco
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“Wonderful sushi thoughtfully prepared by a very nice man who is always there working hard. I love this place and go a lot to get fresh delicious sushi as I’m always craving it! Highly recommend! Its a tiny little carryout type place but there’s a little area to sit right outside the door if you like, otherwise he will pack your food carefully for you!”
Japanese · $
236 Townsend Street, San Francisco
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“Egg sando is mid. I’ve had the og convenient store egg sando in japan and it is similar in texture but not with the bread and the flavor. It needs more salt. I did like the house made yuzu soda. I am coming back to try other dishes like curry. I do wonder tho, how come the korroke curry is more expensive than just curry & rice + korroke addon? It doesn’t add up lol”
Japanese · $$$
2317 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
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“Delicious food and friendly staff”
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