Suggestions for Japanese Restaurant near Showplace Square, San Francisco

Nitzan B. • July 10, 2019One of the best Japanese restaurants I've ever ate in!

Max • July 3, 2016Atmospheric Izakaya with bright salads, great yakitori and perfectly chewy udon. Nicely curated sake list.

ginny h. • March 17, 2021Super soft bread on the outside but then you get this amazing crunch with you bite into it. Beef rice was also tasty!

heidi h. • May 14, 2015Amazing sashimi and heavely water sake. Weekdays are better than weekends in termos of getting tables.

Val • April 27, 2018The tofu bowl and udon curry can be done vegan / vegetarian (ask for no egg).

Peter L. • August 28, 2015The 200 omakase is delicious. Do it once (if you like the additional items) and then you're good to do 150 on future occasions. Appetizers and sashimi is delicious. Nigiri is extremely fresh, chefs a+

Camille L. • June 21, 2023Salmon teriyaki is really good

Matthew R. • July 28, 2017Really enjoyed the short rib koja. It was simple but the flavors of each item were spot on. Add a little bit of sriracha too, if you enjoy some heat!

Jenton L. • June 18, 2016Best kaiseki we've had in the Bay Area. It's like chez panisse's farm to table sensibility meets traditional kaiseki style Japanese cuisine. Plus you get to eat an omakase style nigiri course as well!

Daniel M. • May 11, 2023Ramen, yakitori, and fatty tuna all great!

Ari S. • July 22, 2022Pandan Bibingka 10/10. Beef bun 9/10. Hodo yuba 9/10. Little gem salad 8/10. Chicken wing 8/10. Jewelery rice 8/10. Local cured halibut 7/10. Other mother spicy cocktail 8/10

Neel H. • December 2, 2022Very good, albeit not mind-blowing. They have maybe the best takeout packaging for ramen

Vivian L. • September 1, 2016Fan of the curry udon! Comes with chicken, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms in a big portion!

Nitzan B. • May 4, 2019Ippudo is always great, love their classic ramen and the shishito peppers!

Jennifer O. • March 14, 2015The spicy ramen is delicious, any of the special rolls and do get the mochi!

Alan F. • November 3, 2022Good flavor temaki (AKA hand roll sushi). Can be à la carte or multicourse (5, 7, 9), but the 7-course left us plenty full. We used our hands to eat it, the chopsticks for the spilled roe.

Bianca • November 3, 2021Oh my! All fresh and delicious sushi. Just try the Cherry blossom or Otoro special rolls. Same goes for any sushi or sashimi.

Max K. • January 24, 2018Great poke bowls! Get the house made spicy crab.

Jean Y. • April 16, 2019Wendy’s ceviche, Daigi shots, lobster dynamite— Undon soups, crafted cocktails and sake

Gautham K. • July 14, 2018The sparking sake is sooo good

Student • March 11, 2020Sushi were so delicious, service was excellent

jantje b. • November 29, 2018Miso vegan ramen for the win!