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 34 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Animeshi Food Truck
Japanese restaurant
5.00 (5 reviews) (~19.53 km from centre)
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MexiHibachi
Japanese restaurant
5.00 (5 reviews) (~20.05 km from centre)
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Sushinista
Japanese restaurant
Stylish counter-service eatery with build-your-own sushi burritos & bowls, plus salads & sides.
$ $$$
4.90 (137 reviews) (~16.44 km from centre)
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Taniku Izakaya
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Amazing service, and the happy hour is incredible value. $13 for scallop miso ramen (which had a very delicious broth) and $2 beers! Definitely will be back.
$$ $$
4.90 (126 reviews) (~0.75 km from centre)
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Hanazen
Japanese restaurant
Family-run Japanese eatery handcrafting a variety of sushi selections in an intimate setting.
4.90 (50 reviews) (~23.22 km from centre)
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Hana Izumi Japanese Kaiseki Food
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Hana Izumi is like taking a little trip to Japan only it's in Millbrae . We enjoyed an amazing Kaiseki meal during their soft opening. They officially open Jan 17. Every bit of food was amazing. The fish was fresh and the meat cooked perfectly. The veggies were amazing too. Chef Koji-San has...
4.90 (29 reviews) (~19.94 km from centre)
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EOS Sushi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Very nice ambience and wonderful customer service. This place had some of the best sushi (got the Tiger roll and TNT roll) I've had in a long time, and the Japanese chimichangas were such a unique treat. Loved the mochi ice cream too!
4.90 (7 reviews) (~12.56 km from centre)
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Fukusuke Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Food is excellent and authentic. Mama San is the sweetest and the service is beyond exceptional! Definitely listing this as one of our favorite places to go when in town.
$$ $$
4.80 (92 reviews) (~20.25 km from centre)
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Tiny Sushi - Oh Baby
Japanese restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (88 reviews) (~10.22 km from centre)
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Oh Fish Sushi & Kitchen
Sushi restaurant
4.80 (58 reviews) (~28.71 km from centre)
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Bento Peak
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 This restaurant is brilliant and so reasonably priced! The food is fantastic, and the service is of the best I’ve ever had in San Francisco. If you haven’t been, add it to your list of must do’s.
$$ $$
4.80 (41 reviews) (~4.43 km from centre)
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BentoSprout
Caterer
👍👍 The bento boxes were a little smaller that what I was hoping for. I do wish the portions were a tiny bit larger. Overall it was still a good meal with all the Japanese staple ingredients to give people a wide variety of authentic ingredients to choose from.
$$$ $
4.80 (16 reviews) (~25.17 km from centre)
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Kiku Sushi & Vegetarian
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Delicious! Very good selection of Vegan options. Everything was delicious!
$$ $$
4.70 (72 reviews) (~28.91 km from centre)
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Chonmage Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Excellent ramen! 😋 They have been consistently excellent and similar to those in Japan.
$$ $$
4.60 (137 reviews) (~23.58 km from centre)
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Kani Kosen
Japanese restaurant
Japanese standards galore plus full dinners in a casual space with paper lanterns & Asian artwork.
4.60 (136 reviews) (~21.28 km from centre)
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Minako Organic-ish Japanese Cuisine
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Formerly in San Francisco, this mom/daughter serves up Japanese takeaway food. The mom herself cooks the food and daughter manages the front. Their most popular item is Katsu Curry and are an excellent choice if you have dietary restrictions. I tried the Teriyaki Chicken Bento, and the daughter des...
4.60 (105 reviews) (~23.47 km from centre)
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Masa Ramen Bistro
Ramen restaurant
👍👍 Great place for excellent ramen! We tried the Kilauea (spice level 4 - perfect!), the loco loco Moco and the Manini fries (so addictive!). Also got the Kahuku style shrimp for takeout (very good!). My 11 year old loves this place.
$$ $$
4.60 (104 reviews) (~16.56 km from centre)
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Hanami
Japanese restaurant
👍 Phenomenal!! The food was amazing, my husband had the Udon, he loved it. I ordered the poke bowl with crab and shrimp and it was so good. Definitely we will going back soon. 👌🏻
$$ $$
4.60 (97 reviews) (~23.84 km from centre)
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Waki
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Been waiting FOREVER for this place to open and it was definitely worth the wait. Had lunch today and all the different cuts of fish in the Chef's Sampler were fresh and delicious. Miso soup had mushrooms in it, which I have not had until now. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Will definitely...
$$ $$
4.60 (77 reviews) (~12.59 km from centre)
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San Mateo Onigilly
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 I believe this place is operating as a "ghost kitchen" or side gig of another business -- a quick search shows that there's also a "Curry Ninja" and "Tokyo Poke" located at the same address, with the same food photos. In addition to a catering company. I got a "build your own" poke bowl with salmon...
$$ $$
4.60 (60 reviews) (~25.15 km from centre)
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