10 Best Japanese Restaurants in San Rafael

“The Chomage miso tonkatsu ramen was terrific. Even better than when I had this dish at a highly rated ramen restaurant in Japantown. Very flavorful. not heavy or greasy.

It was nice to sit in the outdoor patio near a fountain.“

“This family-owned gem is one of my favorite spots to visit. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. There's no sense of rush or over-attention, just a relaxed and pleasant vibe.

The menu offers a great variety of options, both cooked and raw. We started with miso soup and sashimi, paired with hot sake as an appetizer. For dinner, we enjoyed the Scope Special, Spicy Tuna Roll, Spider Roll, Dragon Roll, Lucky Stars, and finished off with the Chef's Special Roll. The fish was fresh, and every dish was absolutely delicious.

My friends and I had a blast, enjoying the food, sipping sake, and catching up, all without feeling rushed. If you're in the area, don't miss out on this hidden treasure. It's the kind of place that you'll want to return to again and again.“

“Good food, good service, clean atmosphere.

The sushi was good. I wasn't a huge fan of HOW you order the all you can eat sushi. It wall just kinda came out all at once and it was hard to tell what was what. Some stuff like spicy tuna or salmon were easy or anything with cream cheese. But I suppose we could have just ordered it differently or they could have given each guest their own individual order sheet.

Yessie O took great care of us, checked in frequently, was making jokes about us ordering more even though we had more than enough, and regularly taking empty plates.

The place was clean and bright.“

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

“Loved everything there, especially my daughter. Will always come back!“

“Even after a 4 year hiatus (work relocation) Tajikistan San greeted me at the door tonight with "So good to see you, two chicken bento, extra dressing!". Arigatou's is world class.“

“Sakura is a hidden gem! Their sushi is outstanding and the Miso soup with the tiny mushrooms is delicious. You are always "welcomed" when you walk in and checked on while eating, making sure you are well taken care of. Everyone I have brought there LOVES it!“

“A friendly and placenta place , I like the variety of dishes to choose .“

“Was here on Christmas Eve, and the food, service, and ambience couldn’t have been better. Had clay pot dishes, both beef and tofu, assorted nigiri, Dragon roll - all wonderfully fresh, edamame, a shrimp tempura roll, and sake. We we all delighted. Thanks for adding to a beautiful Christmas Eve!“

“Very good experience I highly recommend!!👍“