PABU Izakaya
101 California St, San Francisco
(415) 535-0184
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frozen food restaurant- at least most items. A real joke serving customers frozen gyoza but charge Michelin level restaurant price. Quality of food is like a franchise sushi restaurant- way below the price charged.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Was disappointed, super expensive, too saucy, loud atmosphere. Expected more.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Always a solid location. Great for any occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Omakase wow! So delicious and plentiful that this first time patron/Hawaiian boy actually got full. The ambiance was incredible in the lounge area which is where all the stylish people were! 🤓 And the service was off the charts - every single staff, from the hosts, the servers, the managers (I just assumed they were as they had that sense of ownership/pride) and we lucked out with a Hawaii girl, Lauren of Kaimuki, as our waitress - St.Louis grad here (IYKYK) - who was amazing. It was my bday and the entire staff signed a birthday card (how cool was that?) and the envelope was actually a work of art by another staffer (Fi? Sorry if I got it wrong!). And since I’m on a 1 yr no alcohol trip, the Negroni mocktail by the tall bartender (sorry guy, I never got your name but we fist bumped 🤙🏽) tasted real and my brain thought so too because I could feel a buzz! 🤓 And since it was incredible, we immediately made reservations for the next month (2/14, tho no omakase that night, I’m sure the offerings will be amazing). I will be a regular here! Trust! 😎
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lively setting with first-rate izakaya fare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love Pabu. They are consistent and take good care of their customers. Love the food and drinks. Plan to book lunch for our team next week. Thank you very much 🥰
Everything was prepared with care
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got multiple dishes accross the menu to try. The food was unbelievably below average for me when it comes to Japanese food in the US. Music was loud so it ruined the vibes for me. This high price you pay is for location, interior and service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Amazing staff and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Lauren was our server and she was great with recommendations
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LOVE PABU! Atmosphere is amazing. Food is spectacular. Service is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun joint
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience Superb Food! A Must Go and a definite Must RETURN!
Fei did a fantastic job, we will definitely come again thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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