Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in San Francisco

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Francisco. This list contains 6 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Taniku Izakaya
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Amazing service, and the happy hour is incredible value. $13 for scallop miso ramen (which had a very delicious broth) and $2 beers! Definitely will be back.
$$ $$
4.90 (126 reviews)
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Bento Peak
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 This restaurant is brilliant and so reasonably priced! The food is fantastic, and the service is of the best I’ve ever had in San Francisco. If you haven’t been, add it to your list of must do’s.
$$ $$
4.80 (41 reviews)
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Elephant Sushi
Sushi restaurant
😐 Initially walking into this place, we loved the vibe and the interior design. The host was able to seat us before our reservation which was nice. We immediately could feel the volume of the restaurant and with the tables along the bench so close together, it was hard to hold a conversation. We then...
4.50 (133 reviews)
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Nisei
Fine dining restaurant
👍 Overall a disjointed experience. From the stiff formal service from our main waiter to the casual diners wearing tees or Midwest plaid shirts to an odd seating layout (if you’re in the middle tables) in a room awash in unattractive dark taupe brown tones, there was a lack of the magic that comes fro...
4.50 (112 reviews)
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Balboa Teriyaki
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Nice little quaint restaurant. Nothing fancy but very good food in this outer Richmond district location!
$$ $$
4.50 (91 reviews)
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Eat Sushi Restaurant
Sushi restaurant
👍👍 Don't let the non-descript facade fool you - this place is a first-class Japanese eatery! Garlic prawns, 49ers sushi, and tempura were AWESOME! Very friendly service and a nicer interior than the street view would lead you to believe. Highly recommend.
$$ $$
4.50 (83 reviews)
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