Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Japantown, San Francisco

Linda Y. • April 22, 2019Premium short rib soup with the classic milky broth!! Kalbi bibimbap is also good.

Ben B. • August 31, 2017Wide-ranging, well-priced wine list, great ambience, and solid menu options including the tomato soup, tagliatelle, deviled egg, and delicious bread.

David H. • August 24, 2022The eggplant curry is incredible and the cocktails are also great. I used to love the chef/owner’s Chez Pim blog back in the day. So good to try her food in person!

Stephanie W. • April 19, 2018Tried the matcha latte float! It was good but wish their soft serve had a stronger matcha flavour

Anish B. • February 26, 2023Don't skip out on the chai

Connie C. • August 14, 2018Delicious omkase with a flair! Really unique combinations and flavor accents, like gold flakes, herbs, foie gras, etc on traditional sushi. Small station but great chefs. Def do the 12 piece.

Sharon P. • March 26, 2018The most amazing vegetarian broth and most delicious ramen I've had hands down!

Lorcán • March 25, 2018House ramen was superb, especially with the Tabera mix served tableside. Half salad is delicious and generous. They have plain, ume, and yuzu distilled barley drinks, too!

Simon W. • August 2, 2017The passionfruit mochi (a "seasonal flavour") was super tasty.

Vanessa B. • August 15, 2010got the thai tea with/ boba. their bubbles were fresh and delicious!

Amy M. • July 27, 2012Best mango and passionfruit macaroon I have EVER had.

Vincent T. • January 28, 2019Don't be shy and try all the flavors. Kind staff and wonderfully creamy gelato. Grab some before walking up Fillmore!

Sean H. • October 1, 2022Love the Orange foam coffee. I combine kalbijim croissant and injeolmi croissant to stack the rice cake and the kalbi like a magical croissant sandwich.

Alex L. • June 23, 2014Awesome fish n chips. Dungeness crab sandwich is delicious too!

Kelly . • October 1, 2012Japanese crepe has green tea ice cream, red beans, and macha sauce. Delicious! Make sure you add ice cream to any crepe you get. You need to balance out the dry crispy crepe with something creamy

Lynn H. • May 27, 2017I enjoy eating Saag Paneer with Serrano Chili Naan!

Eater • March 30, 2017Tucked under a stairway in the mall, attractive views aren’t on the menu — but if you order a matcha latte, you can enjoy high quality Sayaka-no mukashi served in a chawan traditional Japanese bowl.

Dave J. • April 16, 2015Some of the dishes are Western influenced Japanese food and it's so good and comforting.

Eric J. • October 24, 2019Come early, we got here 7pm and lots of flavors were sold out

j z. • January 15, 2010A little more pricey than Eastern Bakery in Chinatown, but worth it for the best coffee crunch cake in town!

Amy • August 23, 2013Delicious, go for the spicy brooth. Delicious.

Neel H. • November 28, 2022Great espresso drinks and cute outdoor seating

Andrew S. • June 11, 2017Omakase is excellent. Toro nigiri was super good

LaShea R. • May 10, 2013The ham and brie sandwich with apple slices was delicious. It came with a tasty salad and chips. The Strawberry Fields green tea was delicious as well.

V • November 25, 2012Huge song list in English, Japanese, Tagalog, and Spanish! Fun crowd and excellent service.

John G. • February 27, 2017Enormous bowls of delicious udon. Curry udon with pork katsu was GREAT and too much food.

Steve C. • February 24, 2021The ramen is excellent! This is a really good spot with lovely outdoor seating that catches the sun. And... did I say the ramen is amazing!! 😁🍜

David S. • September 17, 2014Stay for dessert. The fried banana with coconut ice cream is excellent (and cheap - $5)

Andrew B. • November 25, 2013The fire squid is delicious and pretty spicy! The marinated beef is great and you can keep ordering more plates