Japanese
Japanese
Page 2Japanese Tea Garden
Overlooking a pond inside the Japanese Tea Garden is a serene tea house serving tea, mochi, and snacks.
Saru Handroll Bar
Saru Handroll Bar in Russian Hill specializes in uncomplicated (and fantastic) handrolls.
Oishinbo Sushi
Oishinbo Sushi is a takeout-only sushi spot in the Richmond serving excellent rolls and donburi. It's perfect for lunch.
Friends Only
Friends Only is a 10-seat omakase counter in Nob Hill that feels like a relaxed dinner party.
Shoshin Sushi
Shoshin Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in the Richmond serving nigiri and fantastic baked rolls in a low-key space.
Torraku Ramen
Torraku Ramen is a counter-service Japanese spot in Potrero Hill with a great katsu sandwich.
Muracci's
Muracci’s is a takeout window in the Financial District specializing in no-fuss Japanese curries and noodles.
Moku Yakitori-Ya
Moku Yakitori-Ya is an izakaya in the Richmond serving perfectly charred yakitori in a tiny space.
Yoma Cafe
For fantastic Japanese curry and other quick dinner options, head to Yoma Cafe in the Sunset.
Akikos
The new Akikos location in the East Cut is an excellent option for blowout omakase. Prepare to eat a sashimi course off a ceramic fedora.
Masa Ramen Bistro
Masa Ramen Bistro in Berkeley serves great Japanese and Hawaiian dishes, from tonkotsu ramen loaded with fresh parmesan to spam musubi and moco loco.
Izakaya Sozai
This izakaya in the Inner Sunset is a good option for quick weeknight dinners involving ramen and sake.
Noka Ramen
The sister restaurant of Farmhouse Kitchen is making excellent tonkotsu ramen at Noka Ramen in Jack London Square.
Ippudo
Ippudo, on the blurred line between the FiDi and SoMa, is the first SF location of a popular international ramen chain.
Waraku
This casual Japantown spot has a variety of excellent ramen, from tsukemen and tonkotsu to a vegetarian version with Impossible meat.
Coco's Ramen
When you want to pair excellent ramen with izakaya standards like agedashi tofu, Coco’s Ramen in Bernal Heights is the answer.