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Halu
(Now Closed)Japanese Restaurant and Noodle Restaurant$$$$
Inner Richmond, San Francisco
The experts at Eater and SFGate recommend this place
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Suraj AcharyaNovember 19, 2014Great yakitori, and sake/shoju selection. Get the shiso beef (very rare kababs with a shiso leaf chutney) and Erichan's special (mochi pan-fried in butter and soy and, as delicious as it sounds).
Johnny AppleseedOctober 1, 2015Amazing authentic talk tori with a spin. The ramen is also great. I recommend to come here early because there's only room for about 10 people in the restaurant. Definitely worth the wait!
Halu's shining grace is not the ramen - but the yakitori. Juicy and delicious - the tontoro is a definite must order. The decor and the attentive waitstaff are another plus.
Vivian WongJanuary 24, 2016Meat lovers combo = 3 unique and delicious skewers. Their #karaageramen was also good. The broth was not as thick as other places. Still good, just different. Will return soon. So good!
Winson WongMarch 6, 2016This place is pretty good. Broth was not too heavy but has substantial flavor. Their yakitori is delicious. Tiny place so get their early or might be a wait.
Brook ShelleyApril 20, 2019Outstanding yakitori, and a couple of great shochus. This is now one of my favorite spots in the Bay Area.
Justin PakSeptember 29, 2018The beef tongue is unbelievably good. A thicker cut than most places but so so so beefy. Feels like you stepped into a legit izakaya in Tokyo. The Beatles theme sells it.
Great little spot! Service can be slow, but the ramen and yakitori are worth waiting for. Especially since you can pass the time perusing Beatles books and memorabilia.
The ramen here was a sleeper surprise. Delicious. Also, get the beef tendon skewer. Amazing!!
LanJanuary 18, 2014The okonomiyaki is good here! Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside.
Jingxiao LuSeptember 24, 2017skewers are really good. nice little shop that features a great beatles environment.
Peter BergApril 5, 2018Yakitori are amazing. The beef belly, wasabeef, chicken livers (grilled, not fried), and shizo chicken are all fantastic.
Srikanth RajuMay 23, 2018One of the best Japanese places in SF. Original yakitori and decor. Try the okonomiyaki and get some sake
Danny YuNovember 17, 2014Prepare to wait for at least 30 - 45 for your ramen. Add 10 min for each additional plate. Half kidding. Hearty ramen is worth it and satisfying.
Diana ArzAugust 9, 2017This place is pretty unique due to its Beatles themed decor and selection of yakitori. It's very tiny though and you might need to wait.
- Elaine CourtneyAugust 18, 2011Best robata in SF. Ramen is okay--the Beatles-themed restaurant makes up for it and really adds a chill vibe to the whole dining experience. They also have yuzu shu! :)
Guy NorenFebruary 25, 2016Yakitori is super rich and flavorful, try the tendon if you want a fatty, meaty caramelized overload, so good.
Grace S.August 28, 2015Pork belly and steak yakitori, pan-fried Mochi wrapped in seaweed, gyoza, spicy ramen, Halu Salad
Edna LoMarch 21, 2015Must try if you love yakitori or skewers. Interior design is awesome. Makes you feel like you are in another world.
Philip GarciaJuly 25, 2015Shoyu ramen is awesome. The specials menu changes often but the flavors are always amazing.
m dOctober 24, 2015Delicious yakitori. If you want to try the Japanese quality, go and grab some of their recommendations.
Jole PDecember 10, 2014Such good ramen! Though the outside may look like a drug front inside is super cool and cozy.
Brian LongtinFebruary 1, 2016Excellent yakitori! Grab a few orders per person and munch away. Loved the chicken hearts.
Anton ShusterFebruary 17, 2015Get the okonomiyaki and the pan-fried soy and brown butter mochi wrapped in nori.
Get the Horumon! Most Izakaya here in SF miss the point and don't have real Yakitori!
Jared NusinoffMarch 23, 2013Best restaurant in the city. Get mochu bacon, steak, fried chicken and copious amounts of unfiltered sake!
- Simon TanApril 14, 2017The okonomiyaki is the closest taste to Hiroshima you're gonna get in this city
Spicy karaage ramen, beef belly steak, avocado cilantro chicken thighs.
So good! Bacon rapped everything, especially muchi is killa
Sean LumJune 9, 2013I know its not the focal point of their restaurant, but i really like their butter corn ramen. Spicy, of course.
🐍SsstephanieNovember 16, 2013Absolutely love this place. The staff are amazing and the food never fails.
Iris NgJanuary 28, 2015Great hole in the wall izakaya! The mentaiko chicken thigh skewers and beef belly skewers are delicious! And I don't even like bellies! Come early, before 7:30pm for dinner to avoid wait.
Treat yourself with chashu ramen and a smooth glass of potato shochu
James YuSeptember 6, 2009Pork ramen is superb -- the pork is really well done. Also, all the Beatles stuff makes for a very cozy and eclectic environment.
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- Tue–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(415) 221-9165
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