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Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar
(Now Closed)Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and SFGate
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DensFebruary 20, 2015The omakase here is insane. Maybe best sushi I've had in the USA. Be sure to ask to try all the diff types of uni & eat something that's been blowtorched. (pic = wagyu, btw)
Mike WinstonNovember 20, 2014Go to Akiko's for incredibly high-quality sushi, sashimi, & rolls. They even import fish from Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan. Don't miss the Rainbow Roll and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
Time Out San FranciscoFebruary 22, 2018On a given night, the menu might include delicacies like madai, aodai, or kinki interspersed with sea urchin, shrimp, or awabi. Choose from a selection of over 30 sakes. Read more
Wilson Favre-DelerueMay 27, 2016Blindly follow the omakase: beautifully fresh fish, lovely preparations, the right balance between tradition and creativity.
eifehOctober 16, 2019Our regular omakase spot in the city. Chefs are always pleasant. Fish is always fresh and delicious. Sushi bar seating is limited. $$$$ but worth it for a nice occasion. Reservations recommended.
Fresh, yummy sushi rolls. Great 4 piece nigiri, miso soup, katsu with rice combo for $19. Feels like you're in a small sushi bar in Tokyo. Great place for a date or catching up with a friend.
Must order: Ji-Kinmedai, Aka Mutsu, Russian uni, Ensui uni (unprocessed), Nama Hotate (next day aired, fresh, never frozen scallop, Kuruma ebi, Wagyu nigiri with truffle shavings
- Elaine CourtneyJanuary 28, 2014Fresh fish flown in daily from Tsukiji market, Japan. I had the best hotate IN MY LIFE here—it just got in from Hokkaido and wasn't refrozen yet! Get the tasting menu—you will not be disappointed.
Natalie BauerNovember 12, 2013Fantastic restaurant! For evening dining you need a reservation, I was able to make a same day res. Food is incredible! Try the hamachi kama, fried ika, ebi ten, tako sashimi, shiro maguro, kaki.
Kattia HernandezJanuary 6, 2016Please do begin the night with the superb kuromago (black tuna) nigiri. Just perfect. And then shima-aji (striped jack) sashimi. All is delicious.
As with any sushi restaurant sit at the bar. Familiar fair on the regular menu. If you want the best, order off the nama menu. Some of the best prepared fish and other dishes I've EVER eaten!
- Jennifer Kjellgren ~ Nest Realty AtlantaJuly 10, 2013Absolutely incredible sushi! Best I have ever had. Most of what we ate was the chef's choose sashimi and sushi and it was the freshest, tastiest, melt-in-your mouth fish that I have experienced.
Claude HarrisonAugust 14, 2015Fish from all over the wotld. Just because it's maguro does not mean it's the same tuna... ask the chefs what's new in fish, and the waitstaff what new beers snd sake they have.
The spicy tuna roll was fantastic - probably the best I have had anywhere. High high quality tuna. The salmon was fine. The Hamachi was disappointing but sushi overall is clearly of the highest order
Anna TranDecember 9, 2012Volcano Roll!! Salmon & avocado roll covered in a mound of fried spicy tempura bits and topped with crab. Very filling and delicious.
Diana GilJanuary 4, 2015Everything, my favorite is spicy tuna roll and barracuda nigiri and the best sake is Junmai Daiginjo - Autum Elixer
Mel COctober 26, 2011saba shio-yaki is to die for...if you like mackerel. whatever you decide to order, you can't go wrong at this place: the food, the service, and the ambience keep me coming back for more! :)
Tao TaoNovember 20, 2018Very good, not my favorite in SF but still quite strong performance. A bit overpriced compared to other omakase spots in SF
April GubatinaDecember 28, 2016The fish here was fresh and delicious. I especially loved the uni, which they source from different places and just melted in your mouth.
The way to go is the Omakase. Ask for their different types of uni & their flame-thrower treated nigiri cuts. Great crew behind the bar.
EM H.May 23, 2017Pricey sushi that's worth it! Double digit single pieces so go with a business account ;)
Leway ShihDecember 31, 2013Great sushi at an even greater price. Btw the edamame is ONLY $3!! Make a reservation and treat your palate to an amazing experience!
Michael OsborneMay 28, 2014Fantastic sushi. Sit at the sushi bar and enjoy whatever is fresh, no questions asked.
Samihah AzimSeptember 21, 2014Omakase..also get the beef wagyu and uni. Their uni is some of the best I've ever had.
Going for lunch and pressed for time, sit at the bar. You'll get served much faster and conversation with the chef is an entertaining encounter!
Melon LApril 15, 2017Omakase not bad, priced a la cadre but 🐟 is very fresh. Recommend the sashimi and wagyu
make resos ahead of time, otherwise omakase at the bar. present favorites: kohada, mirugai. finish with a fatty tuna.
Danielle FNovember 6, 2012I am from NYC and came here with my two managers on a biz trip. Best sushi we have ever had. Get the Rainbow, Spider and Volcano. WOW!
Marissa B.October 22, 2017The best in town so far! Incredibly delicious and high quality flavors. Romantic and intimate ambience.
RachelNovember 3, 2015Make a reservation or go early for lunch to enjoy some of the best sushi/sashimi in the City.
Anne NJune 10, 2017The sashimi platter was absolutely incredible!!! We also loved the cucumber salad and subbed the octopus for scallops 😍
Pranay SethiDecember 3, 2014You really can't go wrong with any sushi that you order here. The place gets busy so make a reservation!
Russ AllisonMay 2, 2013Get the Omakase! Ricky took care of me. Highlight was the Seared Red Snapper and Sous Vide Monk Fish Liver. Great Sake tasting.
James NugentJanuary 10, 2015Simply incredible sushi. The best I've ever eaten. Reservations recommended. Try the amazing Wagu beef nigiri.
Libor M.September 13, 2017People, so this is probably the best sushi place outside Japan. Seriously, try it for yourself. Recommended.
Celeste ThayerAugust 17, 2014Came here for lunch one day. Excellent service, high quality local and imported fish, beautiful serveware, and A-OK sake selecting
Shantanu JoshiOctober 23, 2014Greta vibes great sushi. It's really hard to go wrong with akiko. Try and get there early it's a tiny place.
Henna Abbas MerchantOctober 20, 2017Amazing ! Go for lunch so you don't have to worry about reservations. Order the omakase !!
Graham HJanuary 29, 2016Amazing nigiri, plated beautifully. Just the right amount of wasabi. Warm rice. Perfection.
Try the Volcano Roll - Must have (spicy salmon, salmon skin, kani kama, avocado, crunchy tempura, scallion, toasted sesame)
Get the omakase and save room for the A5 wagyu as the finisher. And ask for Allen!
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Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar
431 Bush St (at Mark Ln.)
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
(415) 397-3218
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Yes
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"Everything is good here! The grilled octopus with a ginger citrus dipping sauce was divine. I could eat the seared salmon belly roll every day. Wait staff is so attentive and friendly!"
Kim Oswell - 8.6
"Everything is top notch quality. The starters are fantastic as well as the special rolls. LOVED Japanese grilled Cod! Also the tuna+crisps, tuna+seaweed "tacos", salmon+crab special roll."
Elad Ossadon - 8.1
"Staff was friendly and accommodating. Sat at sushi bar and they gave us a few free samples. Thoroughly enjoyable experience."
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