1
Shizen
Vegan restaurant
Vegan fare from faux-sushi and ramen to meatless small plates, in an inventive and wood-decked space.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.6K reviews)
2
Mensho Tokyo SF
Ramen restaurant
American spin-off of Tokyo’s standout ramen brand brings a variety of combos to petite, modern digs.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.3K reviews)
3
IPPUDO SAN FRANCISCO
Ramen restaurant
Japanese small plates, ramen & upmarket sake are dispatched in this simple yet stylish outpost.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.9K reviews)
4
Benihana
Japanese restaurant
Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
$$$ $
3.90 (1.5K reviews)
5
Marugame Udon
Udon noodle restaurant
Hip spot where an array of udon dishes are prepared with noodles hand-pulled in an open kitchen.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.5K reviews)
6
Ozumo San Francisco
Japanese restaurant
Creative sushi, robata grilled items & an extensive sake menu in a contemporary space.
$$$ $
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
7
Sanraku
Japanese restaurant
Small, popular chain spot serving sushi, bento boxes & other Japanese staples along with sake.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
8
Roka Akor - San Francisco
Japanese restaurant
Upscale Japanese restaurant & bar supplying steak, seafood & sushi in a contemporary setting.
$$$$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
9
Ebisu Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Long-standing Japanese eatery serving sushi & classic entrees in a cozy, streamlined setting.
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4.60 (1K reviews)
10
Rintaro
Izakaya restaurant
Japanese izakaya serving traditional menus in a hip, buzzy space decked in exposed woods.
$$$ $
4.60 (1K reviews)
11
PABU Izakaya
Restaurant
A sleek space with a buzzy ambiance, this high-end spot offers classic Japanese cuisine in style.
$$$$
4.40 (1K reviews)
12
Maru Sushi
Sushi restaurant
Basic sushi spot with a large menu of rolls, bento boxes, noodles & teriyaki dinners.
$$ $$
4.10 (972 reviews)
13
Sushirrito
Asian fusion restaurant
Sushi house known for burrito-size rolls with Asian & Latin flavors, plus bowls & sides.
$ $$$
4.30 (876 reviews)
14
Akiko's Sushi Bar
Japanese restaurant
Small Japanese eatery offering raw fish plus some hot dishes such as udon & teriyaki.
$$$ $
4.30 (833 reviews)
15
Cha-Ya
Japanese restaurant
An all-vegan/vegetarian menu sets this eatery apart from typical Japanese options.
$$ $$
4.40 (819 reviews)
16
Saru Sushi Bar
Sushi restaurant
Carefully sourced & presented fish stars at this miniature, art-splashed sushi & sake bar.
$$$ $
4.70 (655 reviews)
17
Izakaya Sozai
Japanese restaurant
Ramen, yakitori & other traditional Japanese small plates in simple, casual surrounds.
$$ $$
4.30 (585 reviews)
18
Kiki Japanese
Japanese restaurant
A casual Japanese outfit serving straightforward sushi in a bright setting lined with anime posters.
$ $$$
4.30 (554 reviews)
19
NARA
Japanese restaurant
Contemporary storefront for sushi & a variety of Japanese entrees, from teriyaki to noodle soups.
$$ $$
4.40 (541 reviews)
20
Domo
Sushi restaurant
Tiny counter spot with a few tables for straight-up sushi, sashimi & sake plus creative rolls.
$$ $$
4.40 (521 reviews)