The Best Japanese Restaurant in Downtown/Financial District

Akiko's Restaurant

Centrally-located in the heart of San Francisco, Akiko’s is within walking distance from the Financial District, Union Square, Chinatown and SOMA. We are a family-owned and operated restaurant, and have been providing classic and unique Japanes... 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

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

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

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

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

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

The Ramen Bar

A collaboration between Ken Tominaga, of the famed Hana Sushi Sonoma County, and Michael Mina, THE RAMEN BAR presents traditional ramen recipes, and a selection of market-fresh salads, rice dishes, and cold-pressed juices. The new fast casual concept... more

The Shota

The Shota offers an Edomae-style omakase sushi and a Kaiseki-inspired dishes. Using seasonal seafood items sourced and jet-flown from the well known, Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan to maintain the highest quality. Our chefs ensure authenticity u... more

Tokyo Hot Chicken San Francisco

Tokyo Hot Chicken is a pop-up from the culinary minds of Chef Michael Mina and MINA Group. Hot Chicken meets Japanese Karaage, Tokyo Hot Chicken is the best of two worlds, combining the Nashville Classic with Japanese flavors and ingredients. This un... more

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