Rintaro

82 14th St, San Francisco
(415) 589-7022

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It was challenging to get a reservation at Rintaro before 7pm, but I finally managed to get one at 5pm about one month in advance. Got very lucky with parking across the street. There were about 12 people waiting out front just before they opened for dinner. Evidently half the people were lining up without a reservation, no idea how long it took before they were seated.

The space is beautiful. Gorgeous woodworking crafted all throughout the restaurant from...
Rintaro has completely captured the spirit of a contemporary izakaya in Japan. The food and drinks are both fantastic, with every dish feeling authentic and incredibly delicious. Sitting at the bar lets you observe the kitchen when sweat hits the stove! It's the perfect place to go if you're looking for an amazing dining experience that will transport you to Tokyo.
I came in with high expectations and left satisfied, though slightly underwhelmed. We opted for the tasting menu at $90 per person. The clear standouts were the black cod and chicken katsu—both beautifully executed and full of flavor. One of our friends, who is dairy-free, was served a substitute chicken karaage that ended up being another highlight, though unfortunately it arrived about 20 minutes after the rest of the table’s dishes because the kitchen initially forgot about...

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