The Best Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco

Katsu Kitchen

Chicken breaded with our house spice blend & panko then fried to perfection. more

Kings SF

Highly crafted sushi using the best ingredients, and tasty and wholesome cooked dishes, along with great sake; presented in an elegant and modern atmosphere. more

Kinjo

Kinjo is the culmination of our unwavering focus to the purity of the fish, and the expression of our devotion to traditional Japanese techniques. more

Kirimachi Ramen: Home of Gyokai Tonkotsu + Tsukemen in San Francisco Tsukemen, a house specialty and a must-eat favorite when dining at Kirimachi. We offer a variety of ramen -- shoyu (Chef Leo's favorite), tonkotsu, miso, and vegetarian miso. Ever... more

Koja Kitchen

KoJa (aka Korean-Japanese) is a special gourmet sandwich infused with a unique combination of Korean & Japanese flavors. To step it up a notch, KoJa Kitchen substitutes the traditional wheat buns with freshly made crispy garlic rice buns.  more

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

Authentic Japanese dishes made with fresh, premium ingredients. more

Kusakabe

KUSAKABE's course menu mainly consists of sushi along with a few other complementary dishes. Although it changes according to what ingredients are available, it will always reflect seasonality and harmony based on the kaiseki cuisine principle. Ka... more

Kushitsuru

Since 1978, serving delicious Japanese food in a relaxed atmosphere. more

Macha Cafe

Fair trade organic coffee and Japanese green tea from Ito En. We also serve espresso drinks and green tea drinks. Our special drinks if Macha (green tea) Latte. We also have a few kinds of green teas and Japanese desserts such as macha muf... more

Marufuku Ramen - Japantown

Be it San Francisco or its Oakland location, Marufuku has lines out the door—well beyond the appropriate ramen-consuming hours. The Oakland branch is especially hard to get into these days, due to its busy Temescal location, but the Japantown r... more

Maruya

Maruya offers an authentic Japanese dining experience hidden in San Francisco's Mission District.  There are  three different omakase to choose from: Chef's Omakase, Sushi Omakase and Otsukuri Omakase.  Each omakase is also presented w... more

Mokuku

A Japanese-style hot pot, shabu-shabu is a fun and healthy interactive dining experience. Thinly sliced meat or assorted seafood items along with various vegetables and noodles are cooked in a simmering broth in individual pots at the table. more

Moshi Moshi

In 2006, Mitsuru “Mits” Akashi got help he needed to realize a dream of Nihon-centric Cuisine with finely crafted cocktails. Mits often expounds about the wafu of Moshi Moshi and what it means to offer his heart to the patrons. Wafu is no... more

Mums - closed

Mums - Home of Shabu Shabu ("Mums") is a family owned Japanese restaurant located on the first floor of the Kimpton Buchanan Hotel in Japantown as an effort by Kintetsu Enterprises Company of Osaka, Japan, to bring Japanese culture to San Francisco.... more

Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

Muracci's is owned and operated by the husband & wife team, Yasuyuki and Tamiko Murata. Between them, they have over 60 years combined experience in the culinary business. They moved from their native Osaka to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000.... more

Namu Stonepot

Experience the bay area's newest style of cuisine inspired by Japan and Korea. Featuring boutique sake, beer and wine. The menu is inspired by the weekly harvests from our farm and the finest local bounty. Namu Stonepot and Sunset Squares together... more

Nara

A beautiful Lower Haight Japanese fusion and sake bar. more

Niku Steakhouse

Niku Steakhouse is a modern American steakhouse with Japanese influences. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Dustin Falcon, Niku offers a tasting-menu-forward dining experience with fresh, seasonal ingredients and kappo-style service. It is among t... more

Nisei

Restaurant Nisei offers contemporary California Washoku style cuisine in a fine dining setting, as well as a carefully curated wine and sake pairing. Nisei is a testament to Chef David Yoshimura's Japanese-American heritage. more

Nute’s

A great little neighborhood place for ramen.   Get there early to avoid the crowds. more

Oma San Francisco Station

Oma San Francisco Station is proud to present this simple, yet elegant way of dining to all of our guests. All of our small plates are carefully prepared and plated to achieve a harmonious flavour profile. more

Omakase

In Japanese, "omakase" means "chef's choice: and Chef Jackson Yu prides himself on making the dining experience remarkable and memorable for each guest. Whether he’s grating fresh wasabi root, slicing sashimi, or greeting guests, he engages gue... more

Onsen

As you enter Onsen, the eatery-meets-Japanese-bath-house in the heart of the Tenderloin, relaxation automatically sets in. Of all the heartwarming, comforting dishes on its menu, a new addition worthy of attention is the Brussels sprouts. Standing ou... more

Otoro Sushi

Otoro Sushi is a hidden gem in the Hayes Valley. Our sushi experts will go to great lengths to bring you the freshest ingredients to offer San Francisco Bay Area patrons Japan"s best traditional sushi and tapas. Otoro Sushi is perfect for small group... more

Ozumo San Francisco

Ozumo brings the spirit of contemporary Tokyo to San Francisco - hip, elegant, and exciting. The stylish dining room - designed by Tokyo's renowned Noriyoshi Muramatsu - overlooks the Bay Bridge and holds one of the city's largest sushi bars. Ozumo's... more

PABU - San Francisco

Chef Ken Tominaga brings forth a modern take on traditional Izakaya-style dining with PABU San Francisco. In partnership with Michael Mina this modern izakaya and sushi bar in downtown San Francisco is a dream brought to life for Tominaga and Mina. more

Pesce e Riso

Pesce e Riso is an Italian restaurant with a surprising Japanese twist. Here in the heart of "little Italy," chef and owner Joe Lin creatively weaves together Italian and Japanese culinary traditions by building on the elements that unite them: simpl... more

Poke Bar

At Poké Bar, we believe fast food should be fresh food. From our premium ingredients to our exceptional service, eating healthy has never been easier—or more enjoyable! more

Poke on Pierce

Poke on Pierce, in the Marina District, is a woman owned restaurant that focuses on sustainably sourced poke.  It is undoubtedly unlike any other poke place in San Francisco (higher end, better quality). "The freshest, chef-crafted, sustainably... more

Robin

Nothing says “I’m so into you,” like a perfect omakase dinner served on artisan clay plates. Robin, the new Hayes Valley sushi temple by chef Adam Tortosa, is the perfect spot to savor pristine, elevated nigiri and sashimi. (Bonus p... more

Roka Akor

Roka Akor San Francisco offers the unparalleled combination of thoughtful design and contemporary Robata Japanese cuisine. The restaurant's name is derived from two words: RO and KA. The meaning of the first word is hearth, a gathering place where pe... more

Ryoko's

What can one say when they stumble upon a slice of sushi paradise that has true urban charm? With Ryoko's I can only say, "I'll be back as soon as possible." Sushi chef Atsushi Matsuda is a young man with an artist's touch when it comes to making... more

Sakesan

Sakesan Sushi and Bistro serves delicious sushi and robata yaki.  Our mission is to give you a totally unique dining and entertainment experience. Sakesan features an extensive sake list and happy hour is daily 4pm - 6pm and late night S... more

Sanraku

A great little Japanese restaurant in Tendernob, conveniently located near the Red Room if you want to go drinking before or after dinner.  Good fresh fish at the sushi bar and cold Japanese beer to go with it. Monday - Friday:   LUNCH 11... more

Sanraku Metreon

Sanraku Metreon is tucked into Yerba Buena Gardens, located inside the Metreon in SOMA, just a short walk from several of SF's best museums, the Moscone Center, Imax and other movies. We serve only the freshest fish, with a great selection of traditi... more

Saru Sushi Bar

The tasting menu at SARU showcases a series of seasonal fish not only direct from Japan, but also the best seasonal fish from around the globe.   SARU serves lunch and dinner. more

Shizen

Bringing high-quality vegan sushi and Japanese small plates to San Francisco. Shizen is proud to be a fully vegan sushi bar and izakaya. We combine classic shojin and sushi techniques with local, seasonal ingredients to create healthy and flavorfu... more

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