Japanese

Guide

These are the best sushi tasting menus in town.

Julia Chen & Lani Conway

August 21, 2023

Guide

Where you should go for incredible a la carte sushi meals and bucket-list omakase.

Julia Chen & Lani Conway

August 21, 2023

Review

Come to Shabu Club for excellent Japanese hot pot in the Richmond.

Julia Chen

August 15, 2023

Review

Saru Handroll Bar in Russian Hill specializes in uncomplicated (and fantastic) handrolls.

Julia Chen

August 3, 2023

Review

Mujiri is a casual sushi spot in Oakland with an excellent nigiri and maki combo for $25.

Julia Chen

August 1, 2023

Review

Oishinbo Sushi is a takeout-only sushi spot in the Richmond serving excellent rolls and donburi. It's perfect for lunch.

Julia Chen

July 27, 2023

Review

Noodle In A Haystack is a Richmond tasting menu spot centered around incredible ramen.

Julia Chen

July 10, 2023

Review

Katsuo + Kombu is a small counter-service spot in NoPa for some of the best udon around.

Ricky Rodriguez

July 6, 2023

Review

Kiss Of Matcha is an excellent matcha and soft serve shop in the Richmond.

Julia Chen

June 26, 2023

Review

Friends Only is a 10-seat omakase counter in Nob Hill that feels like a relaxed dinner party.

Julia Chen

June 23, 2023

Guide

Because who doesn’t love a katsu sandwich?

Julia Chen, Lani Conway & Ricky Rodriguez

May 10, 2023

Review

Shoshin Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in the Richmond serving nigiri and fantastic baked rolls in a low-key space.

Julia Chen

May 9, 2023

Review

Torraku Ramen is a counter-service Japanese spot in Potrero Hill with a great katsu sandwich.

Julia Chen

May 8, 2023

Guide

Where to go for the gravy-like sauce and rice.

Julia Chen & Lani Conway

April 24, 2023

Review

Muracci’s is a takeout window in the Financial District specializing in no-fuss Japanese curries and noodles.

Lani Conway

April 24, 2023

Review

Nippon Curry is a casual Japanese curry spot in the Marina featuring Hinoya Curry.

Lani Conway

April 24, 2023

Review

Moku Yakitori-Ya is an izakaya in the Richmond serving perfectly charred yakitori in a tiny space.

Julia Chen

April 12, 2023

Review

For fantastic Japanese curry and other quick dinner options, head to Yoma Cafe in the Sunset.

Julia Chen

April 3, 2023

Review

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.

Julia Chen

February 16, 2023

Review

Yonsei Handrolls in Downtown Oakland is serving solid temaki in a casual setting.

Lani Conway

January 12, 2023

Review

When you need a quick bowl of ramen in Nob Hill, head to Ramen Sho Ryu.

Julia Chen

December 19, 2022

Review

Masa Ramen Bistro in Berkeley serves great Japanese and Hawaiian dishes, from tonkotsu ramen loaded with fresh parmesan to spam musubi and moco loco.

Julia Chen

December 19, 2022

Review

Kusakabe in the Financial District is a high-end omakase spot for special occasions.

Julia Chen

December 15, 2022

Review

This izakaya in the Inner Sunset is a good option for quick weeknight dinners involving ramen and sake.

Julia Chen

December 7, 2022

Review

Come to this Japanese curry spot in Berkeley for quick chicken katsu curry lunches.

Julia Chen

December 5, 2022