Japanese Food in San Francisco worth going out for.

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

Top picks

Tazaki Sushi

Tazaki Sushi

Outer Sunset • $$

Generous family-run sushi

TBD izakaya

TBD izakaya

Union Square

Refined small plates & yakitori

House of Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen

House of Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen

Mission Bay • $$

Family-style Ethiopian feast

PABU Izakaya

PABU Izakaya

Financial District • $$$$

modern japanese izakaya dining

Club Mari's

Club Mari's

Japantown

Hidden izakaya bar

Mensho Tokyo SF

Mensho Tokyo SF

Lower Nob Hill • $$

Tokyo-style ramen import

Kuma on Valencia

Kuma on Valencia

Hayes Valley

Rare sake & Hokkaido seafood

Shoshin Sushi

Shoshin Sushi

Seacliff • $$

Cozy neighborhood sushi spot

Akari Japanese Bistro

Akari Japanese Bistro

West SoMa • $$$

Sukiyaki & hot pots

Kabuto Restaurant

Kabuto Restaurant

Richmond District • $$$

Classic sushi institution

Not everyone knows about these

Akari's Bluefin Tuna Cutting & Sake Night August Edition

Akari's Bluefin Tuna Cutting & Sake Night August Edition

Sat, Aug 29 · 6:00 PM

West SoMa • $$$

Live tuna spectacle & sake

Sunday Brunch at Restaurant Anzu

Sunday Brunch at Restaurant Anzu

Sun, Aug 30 · 11:00 AM

Union Square • $$

Japanese all-you-can-eat brunch

Tamago Sushi Conveyor Belt

Tamago Sushi Conveyor Belt

Fisherman's Wharf

Conveyor belt sushi adventure

Goemon Izakaya Bar & Karaoke Lounge

Goemon Izakaya Bar & Karaoke Lounge

Outer Richmond

Late-night izakaya & karaoke

Noodle in a Haystack

Noodle in a Haystack

Inner Richmond

Meticulous ramen in the Richmond

Hot Zushi

Hot Zushi

Duboce Triangle • $$

Thick-cut sushi, low prices

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Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick japanese food in San Francisco?

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.

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