The Best Japanese Restaurant in Bay Area

Hitachino Beer and Wagyu

Hitachino SF is a kappo-style spot, delivering a fully-balanced Japanese meal using the five primary cooking techniques (grilling, steaming, frying, simmering, and raw preparations), plus beer, sake, and wine. Old sake presses and other Japanese-infl... more

Hopscotch

An upscale diner serving seasonally inspired cocktails and regional. We serve American regional classics influenced by Japanese flavors and techniques. Our menu is always seasonal, always sustainably sourced and changes often.  A full bar and r... more

i'a poke - Castro

Poke bowls and sushi burritoes.  Yum. more

i'a poke - Design District

Poke bowls and sushi burritoes.   Healthy and delicious.   :-) more

i'a poke - Fillmore

Poke bowls and sushi burritoes. more

Ichi Ni San Sushi

An amazing, unassuming sushi bar. more

IPPUDO Berkeley

Since it was first founded, IPPUDO has been focused on creating a new ramen culture in Japan.  And now, starting with ramen, IPPUDO plans to introduce Japan’s beloved gastronomic culture to the world.  In the hopes that people all ove... more

Ittoryu Gozu

Chef/Owner Marc Zimmerman and partner Benjamin Jorgensen focus on Japanese Kappo-Style cuisine with a live fire, tasting menu restaurant and whisky lounge. They've elevated the Wagyu breed while displaying its versatility and nuance through the prepa... more

Iyasare

Everything that comes out of the kitchen at Iyasare has its roots elsewhere. Most of Chef Sho's cuisine is inspired by the flavors, textures, and cooking techniques of Japan's Tohoku region, where he grew up sharing rustic foods with his large extend... more

Iza Ramen

Established in 2013. Blowfish to Die For’s Executive Chef, Ritsu Tsuchida, unveiled the now-legendary ramen recipe at the Iza Ramen and broke the widely held belief by Bay Area’s ramen connoisseurs that one must venture outside the city t... more

Izakaya Hashibiro Kou

Japaneses Izakaya with a bit of Asian fusion. more

Izakaya Rintaro

Rintaro is a Japanese izakaya with modern, Northern California sensibilities. The hip, pacific cedar and redwood environment, is reminiscent of a shrine and the food is simple traditional fare, with an emphasis on ingredients and technique. more

Izza

Served on toasted milk bread from San Francisco bakery Breadbelly, each sandwich comes with pickled red cabbage, housemade katsu sauce, and a choice of protein: pork katsu, chicken katsu, beef katsu, shrimp katsu, and sweet potato and avocado. The re... more

JINYA Ramen Bar - Pleasanton

Anyone from Japan can tell you: Real Japanese ramen isn’t about the noodles, it’s about the broth. That’s why JINYA Ramen Bar’s signature stocks take center-stage on our menu. Slowly simmered for more than ten hours, we combi... more

Ju-Ni

JU-NI MEANS "TWELVE" IN JAPANESE Each night we combine technique, tradition, and evolution to transform 12 seats into memorable omakase experiences. Our sushi bar is designed so that every 4 guests get a personal chef to meticulously craft and... more

Kabuto Sushi

Lease problems forced Kabuto to close their doors and relocate in April 2003, and though only scheduled to close for a couple of weeks, four months passed before they opened again. In San Francisco, where one can hardly walk two blocks without encoun... more

Kagawa-Ya Udon

Our restaurant name, Kagawa-Ya, pays homage to Kagawa prefecture, the udon capital of Japan where there are currently over 600 udon shops, and the region's per capita udon consumption is seven times that of the national average. Kagawa-Ya emulates th... more

Kahoo Ramen

Even before the doors open at 11:30am, there's usually a line of people at the door waiting to get in. Those queuing up appear to be Japanese expatriates and ramen aficionados who know a good bowl of ramen when they find one. And they've definitel... more

Kaiyo - Cow Hollow

Kaiyō is the food and drink experience of the Japanese journey in Peru. It is an exploration of these two cultures, immersed in regional ingredients, notable flavors and skilled preparation to delight your senses. From fresh ceviche and sashimi... more

KAIYO Rooftop

Kaiyo Rooftop is a tropical oasis in the sky, an immersive Nikkei experience that transports guests the moment they walk through the elevator door. Plants, rich textiles, and stunning food & cocktails invite guests to explore the Japanese culinary in... more

Kamekyo

At the Cole Valley location, the sleek wood-panelled decor and fresh sushi give Kamekyo's an authentic flavor. If you're shopping on Haight Street and want a little break from the bustle, head up to Cole Valley for some delicious Japanese food. more

Kampai Sushi & Grill

Kampai Sushi & Grill Restaurant serves traditional Japanese dishes, and Korean B.B.Q. Try their grilled meat specialties, whether you prefer beef, pork or chicken. Seafood specialties are also available. You may want to taste the Kampai Sushi &am... more

Kazoo Restaurant

Kazoo is a popular sushi boat restaurant with specialty rolls, nigiri appetizers and more. Other options are available from an extensive lunch and dinner menu, including vegetarian items on the sushi menu. Expect crowds during peak dining hours. 20... more

Kenzo Napa

Kenzo presents exquisite presentations with premium ingredients and delicacies from the region that translate Japanese cuisine and culture in a most elevated environment with a concept totally unique to the Napa Valley. 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

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

Kitsho Japanese Restaurant

Authentic Japanese Dishes and Sushi Extensive Japanese Sake selection Varieties of Japanese appetizer dishes Homemade Desserts and more! 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

Kubota Restaurant & Bar

Kubota features a beautiful dining room and serves exquisite rice, luscious ribs and top-notch sushi. Known by locals as one of San Jose's finest Japanese restaurants, Kubota serves great Bento Box lunches and entrees for dinner. Call for reservation... more

Kumako

Kumako serves New York style Japanese noodles. "New York style" noodles come from the owner who worked in the restaurant business in New York and now makes the noodles especially for this restaurant. Ramen is the specialty, and dishes are served hot... 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

Kyora Restaurant

Well known Tobi restaurant is now Japanese owned and operated, and with our new management team is reborn as Kyora Restaurant. The name of "Kyora" is adapted from Japanese Ryukyu dialect meaning "beautiful." Ryukyu locates where consist of 169 island... more

Kyoto Palace

Win $100 to Kyoto Palace!  Kyoto Palace Japanese Steakhouse, nestled on the second floor of the Pruneyard Shopping Center in Campbell is celebrating its 36th year serving Japanese cuisine. You may know of Kyoto Palace by its original name, Fuji... 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

Marufuku Ramen - Temescal

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

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