Japanese
Japanese
Page 4Saru Sushi Bar
This tiny, casual sushi spot in Noe Valley is one of our favorite places for nigiri and rolls.
Oma San Francisco Station
Oma San Francisco Station is one of the city's more unique omakase experiences—the casual counter is located at the end of a long hallway in the Japantown mall.
Okoze Sushi
Come to this Japanese spot in Russian Hill for quiet weeknight dinners over fantastic nigiri and rolls.
Sushi Urashima
Sushi Urashima in Duboce Triangle is a great Japanese spot to drop in for a weeknight dinner filled with excellent nigiri.
The Shota
The Shota is one of the more expensive omakase spots in the city, but it’s absolutely worth the high price of admission.
Nisei
Nisei is a Japanese fine dining restaurant in Russian Hill churning out dishes with flavors that are big, bold, and let every ingredient shine.
Volcano
Volcano Curry is a counter-service spot in the Richmond making excellent Japanese curry and chicken katsu sandwiches.
Elephant Sushi
Elephant Sushi in Russian Hill usually has a bit of a wait, so try to head there on the early side.
Kaiyo
Kaiyo is a Peruvian-Japanese place where you should go for one of the best meals in Cow Hollow.
Onsen
Onsen is a Japanese restaurant attached to a communal bathhouse in the Tenderloin. And it’s definitely better than it sounds.
Pabu
A fairly corporate Financial District Japanese spot that's perfectly suited to dinner with your boss.
Robin
Head to Robin in Hayes Valley for excellent omakase and a choose-your-own-adventure price range.
The Game Parlour
The Game Parlour in the Inner Sunset has more board games than we've ever seen in one place, and great waffles to eat while you play them.
Soba Ichi
Soba Ichi in West Oakland is one of the only places in the country that makes soba by hand. And it's incredible.
Aburaya
Aburaya in Downtown Oakland is a punk-inspired space serving excellent Japanese fried chicken.