Japanese Food in the Bay Area worth going out for.

I follow japanese food in the Bay Area closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.

Top picks

626 Night Market

626 Night Market

Fri, Oct 9 · 3:00 PM

Alameda County Fairgrounds

Pleasanton

Street food after dark

TBD izakaya

TBD izakaya

Union Square

Refined small plates & yakitori

NORIA Winery

NORIA Winery

West Berkeley

Artisanal wines for sushi pairing

Tazaki Sushi

Tazaki Sushi

Outer Sunset • $$

Generous family-run sushi

Hot Zushi

Hot Zushi

Duboce Triangle • $$

Thick-cut sushi, low prices

MJ Sushi

MJ Sushi

Sausalito

Neighborhood sushi joint

Kuidaore Handroll Bar

Kuidaore Handroll Bar

Jack London Square • $$

Crispy nori handrolls

Kuma on Valencia

Kuma on Valencia

Hayes Valley

Rare sake & Hokkaido seafood

Ichiko Sushi

Ichiko Sushi

Martinez • $$

Creative stuffed rice balls

Tane Vegan Izakaya

Tane Vegan Izakaya

Downtown North • $$

Plant-based sushi bar

Not everyone knows about these

Kimochi Saimin to Go Fundraiser

Kimochi Saimin to Go Fundraiser

Fri, Jun 26 · 6:30 PM

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California

Japantown

Comfort food fundraiser

Sunday Brunch at Restaurant Anzu

Sunday Brunch at Restaurant Anzu

Sun, Jun 28 · 11:00 AM

Restaurant Anzu

Union Square • $$

Japanese all-you-can-eat brunch

Oka Cocktail Launch Party

Oka Cocktail Launch Party

Sun, Jul 26 · 4:00 PM

Umami Mart

Temescal

New spirits tasting party

Meet Rintaro: Bentos + Book Signing w. Sylvan Mishima Brackett

Meet Rintaro: Bentos + Book Signing w. Sylvan Mishima Brackett

Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM

Umami Mart

Temescal

Chef stories & Japanese bentos

Goemon Izakaya Bar & Karaoke Lounge

Goemon Izakaya Bar & Karaoke Lounge

Outer Richmond

Late-night izakaya & karaoke

Jungdon Katsu

Jungdon Katsu

Emeryville • $$

Crispy katsu made fresh

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Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick japanese food in the Bay Area?

I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

Are these picks up to date?

Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.

Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?

That's the whole point. Tell me what you're into once, and I'll send you things that fit, by email and chat.

Do I need to download an app?

No. I live in your messages and inbox. Start from here, and we can keep the conversation going from your phone.

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