This place is modern Japanese food with bentos, soups, and lots of snacks. We tried a variety of items: - bento: picture pretty and had a ton of variety, but not very filling - tuna roll and salmon roll: so good and such big pieces! - katsu chicken: crispy, delicious - potato croquette and shrimp croquette: possibly our favorite from the batch! - salmon chowder: so so good, perfect for a cold foggy day - rice balls: just okay, felt like they were missing something and the packaging wasn't great, making the seaweed soggy Overall, this place has good food, but the prices are really high compared to other spots. read more

Delica - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Extremely disappointing. I ordered the regular beef curry and it was basically a container of salty curry sauce and rice with three small pieces of beef. I genuinely thought there had been a mistake, so I asked the owner about it. Apparently, three pieces of beef is the normal portion for a regular size. That's honestly ridiculous for something being sold as "beef curry." The curry itself was also overly salty, so there wasn't much redeeming the meal. If I'm paying for beef curry, I expect an actual reasonable serving of beef--not mostly rice and sauce with three token pieces of meat. Terrible value and an incredibly stingy portion. I would not come back. read more

Delica - Beef Curry - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

NOMd: - potato croquette. ok... it was just a potato but a good. ass. potato. thats def my new go to at the ferry building. like you guys..it was literally just a freakin potato but it HIT. harder than it needed to and i ate that cold asf. still smacked. i thought it was gonna have veggies or something in it but i did not care. the little sauce packet was like an asian bbq sauce which was really good with it too. GET ITTT service,etc.: the only reason i knocked a star is for the girl at the register. straight muggin and seemed annoyed that i didn't want a fork? read more

okay forgot my lunch today so one of the clients i work with said go here they are a good deal and pretty good and affordable yes what right well i went over $3.50 each for a piece of either tonkatsu pork or the chicken thigh and a potato croquette also $3.50 also one of the person behind the counter was very nice and attentive she greeted me and was able to answer questions tbh i was pretty annoying lol and she was still very nice it's not a lot of seating here but it's the ferry building go sit outside and enjoy the view $12 for my lunch tbh that's a really good deal for the ferry building also they serve it with rice too and it's just a little over $10 read more

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Got a custom bento box with eggplant & minced meat, chicken meatballs, and salad (forgot the exact name). The chicken meatballs were yummy but the portion was pretty small (the katsu portion is way bigger). The eggplant side was also pretty good but quite oily. The rice portion feels disproportionately huge. The place is conveniently located in the ferry building so this would be a nice grab & go spot to get food for picnics. read more

Delica - bento - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My favorite was the eggplant salad with chicken. It was super tasty. I would buy this by the lb and just eat it. The spinach was not as tasty but seemed pretty healthy. I didn't like the green bean salad at all. Also ordered a gyu-don, which was a little dry. Would come back for the eggplant salad! read more

Delica - Green Bean Salad, Eggplant Salad, Spinach and Sesame Salad - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite lunch spots in SF, I used to frequent with coworkers and sit outside by the water to eat. Whenever I'm at the Ferry Building I stop by and get fresh bread at the bakery also. I love their Japanese salad selection and variety of consistently made bento options. It's hard to find Japanese bentos and salads and they always taste great. Either the 9 variety bento or the protein plus two veggie sides bento with rice were my go to choices. It's very time consuming to make myself so it is nice to have Delica in the neighborhood! read more

I was in the neighborhood and thought I'd pick up something quick to eat at Delica. This was my first time ordering the Sweet & Spicy Chicken ($3.50)--all-natural chicken marinated in sake, soy sauce, and ginger, then tossed in a mild sweet-and-spicy chili sauce--and the Pork Cutlet (Tonkatsu) ($3.50), pork tenderloin cutlets breaded in panko made with ACME Bakery Pain de Mie bread and drizzled with house tonkatsu sauce. The Sweet & Spicy Chicken wasn't spicy at all. It seemed like the soy sauce marinade, or perhaps too much soy sauce, made the chicken overly salty, which overpowered any sweet or spicy flavor. The Pork Cutlet was the same as I've had before, and I still enjoyed it. Hopefully, the next time I order the Sweet & Spicy Chicken, it won't be as salty. I'll come back because I'm often at the Ferry Building, and sometimes I just need something quick and convenient to eat. read more

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Ordered their beef curry (large) for pick up. Order was ready when I arrived but no utensils provided for take out, unfortunately. I was deciding between their bento boxes or their beef curry and ended up with beef curry because I wanted a warm lunch. Seems like most of their food is served cold! Excellent flavor, portions (I recommend paying the extra and upgrading to large size), plenty of beef and potatoes. No seating, take out only. read more

Delica - Beef Curry (large) - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

A great quick lunch at the ferry building, service is great and everyone is incredibly friendly. The 9 piece bento is a great deal and comes with so many delicious options, including fresh fish and the wasabi potato salad. The salmon onigiri was also a hit! read more

Delica - 9 item bento preset - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fantastic food great prices! Not much to say besides that. It's amazing for what it is an Asian delicatessen. Highly recommended! read more

Delica - Bardoc salad and hijiki salad - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Enjoy their shrimp croquette and salmon bowls. Great for enjoying the views and people watching. No frills, pick up and go. read more

Tried their Bento-box with a pork katsu and a salmon onigiri on the side. It wasn't bad, food is decent, but nothing super special. It's a bit pricy for the amount of food. But if you don't eat much, may be a good deal. read more

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This spot is amazing. I got a little bit of everything from a couple salads, the soup and a salmon onigiri. Everything was so fresh and delicious. I want to try more of their menu! And it's perfect if you're looking to pair it with other food spots around the ferry building, as you can get small or big portions as desired. read more

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Got to enjoy a lunch at Delica and it was so yummy! I ordered a number 4 with the asparagus salad and sweet and spicy chicken. All dishes were fantastic! The service was speedy and friendly. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Delica - Asparagus Salad, Rice and Sweet and Spicy Chicken. #4 - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has a huge line during peak hours. I love that this place has fresh selections. I love that they have hot and cold options and that it moves quickly so you know they're constantly bringing out fresh items. Price point is reasonable and perfect for a quick casual lunch. Love that they also switch up some of their items so you get newness. Great option for those that take the ferry as it's nearby. Driving here and parking is a bit more difficult as that area gets pretty packed. read more

It does my heart good to see Delica seemingly unchanged by time. The cases are still lined with cold salads and sushi specialties. Vegan options are admittedly still sparse, but graciously, clearly labels. Priced are death but you're buying into the experience. The hijiki salad is always a nice oceanic palate cleanser, something unique to the scene at the Ferry Building. I'm glad I can stop in for light snacks, if not a full meal. read more

Delica - Menu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delica is my go-to lunch spot when I'm in the office and I appreciate the convenience that it's just a short walk away! I can always rely on their quick and friendly service and consistently delicious and authentic Japanese flavors. Though they're located at the heart of the Ferry Building and can get really busy during peak lunch hour, the line moves fast and I've never had to wait very long. This time around, I ordered the 2 salad + 1 main: eggplant and wasabi garlic potato salads and the sweet & spicy chicken. So yummy, filling, and flavorful and you can beat the price ($14) for such quality items. Delica has also catered for a couple of my office events and their portions are very generous and reasonable for their price points. I've also tried their other options such as their pork cutlets, salmon chowder, and sushi. All spot-on so you really can't go wrong with anything here! read more

Delica - sweet & spicy chicken, eggplant salad, wasabi garlic potato salad - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was so hungry after my flight to SF and this hit the spot. My friend and I each got the number 4: main, salad, rice. We got eggplant salad, white rice, and sweet and sour chicken. It was so good!! The breading on chicken wasn't too much and the sauce was not too sweet. read more

Delica - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food here is absolutely on point. Very classic Japanese take using California ingredients. You can tell everything here is fresh and you can absolutely taste it in the food. I got a bento 1 with 2 deli salads and a main. They have multiple different options for bentos so pick your own adventure. In my bento I got the wasabi potato salad, the green bean salad, and the chicken meatballs. I also got a side shrimp cake which despite being under the heat lamp was extremely crispy even after walking to our table by the end of the pier. Would absolutely come back and recommend. This is simple food that's meant to showcase good ingredients and Japanese flavors. read more

Delica - Bento 1 ( 2 salads & 1 main) - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've walked by this Japanese deli countless times and finally decided try their food. There was a short line on a Tuesday afternoon but it moved by relatively quickly. Since I wanted to try a variety, I picked the No. 1: 1 Salad + 1 Soup + 1 Main ($14.00 + $1.00 upcharge for Salmon Chowder) +Hijiki and Soybean Salad was crunchy and refreshing. +Salmon Chowder was served hot: It was comforting with soft carrots and potatoes. +Tofu Chicken Patty was flavorful and tender. -Salmon Chowder was topped with a small amount of fishy salmon. -Tofu Chicken Patty was served cold. -Portions were on the smaller side. Side notes: 1.) No spoon provided for Salmon Chowder. 2.) No seating available, but there are spots inside and outside the Ferry Building. *Verdict: I'm glad I finally tried this spot, but I don't plan on returning. read more

Delica - Menu (1/2025) - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delica gets a lot of things right, from generous portions to expedient service to the freshness of the food, but ultimately the flavors are just lacking. Both the Hijiki Salad and Eggplant Salad (I was delighted to find they have a vegetarian version not listed online) have all the right players but they don't cohere into something truly delicious that would get me running back, especially within the context of the vast Ferry Building food offerings (there is simply not enough stomach real estate for all the dishes I'd like to try!). Nonetheless, the lightness of the food and the quality of the ingredients are appealing, especially given that they are dishes not easily found elsewhere, especially the Hijiki (for an exceptional version of this dish, try Ebisu in the Sunset). The amount of food is excellent, though given that it's not a full service restaurant with seating or complimentary water, the price point is high in that it is as costly as non-deli eateries. Overall, Delica is a strong option for a vegetarian enjoying the atmosphere of the waterfront with a quick meal, but it's not a destination unto itself. read more

Delica - Salad Combo Plate with Hijiki and Soybean Salad and Vegetarian Eggplant Salad - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have patronized Delica for many years . In fact , I had them cater my son's baptism party . But sadly , the quality has really gone way down of late. A couple weeks ago I got a shrimp cake, one of my favorite items and it had so much breading and the shrimp was completely over cooked that I threw it out. Then today , I was back and decided to get it again , and again it was not the delicate , crispy covering that I always got but a thick , bland , tough breading . But the real moment that sealed the " I will not return" deal , was when I found a hair in said shrimp cake. Ugh . so sad . read more

Line was very efficient. I only had to wait about two minutes to get my food. I asked if the mains were hot since I see them just sitting at the display counters and the staff told me they can heat it for me if I'd like. My two salad plus one main combo was the mabo chicken eggplant salad and hijiki soy bean salad with two pieces of tonkatsu (fried pork). The tonkatsu flavor was fine, but as expected this is more of a deli and so it's not freshly fried and crispy. The salads were very good. Healthy and flavorful. The restaurant is very clean. I would totally come again. I want to try some of their rolls and the croquet looked decent. read more

Delica - 2 salad plus 1 main: Eggplant salad, hijiki soy bean salad, plus tonkatsu combo. - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tried this place for the first time today. The mushroom curry was PHENOMENAL!!! Best curry I've ever had. I also had the miso soup. Both of these tasted homemade from scratch by your grandma who loves you. read more

Fresh, delish food and friendly - and quick - service! Always clean and always efficient. Family run enterprise. I wish they had an in-house sit down area! read more

Stopped by Delica while exploring the Ferry Building it's a convenient spot with a nice selection of Japanese-inspired deli items. Overall, the food was okay, but not super memorable. I ordered the beef curry, spicy tuna roll, and shrimp cake. The beef curry was hearty and had a mild, comforting flavor, but felt a bit bland compared to other Japanese curries I've had. The spicy tuna roll was fresh, but pretty basic for the price. The shrimp cake had a nice crisp texture, but lacked seasoning , I was expecting a bit more punch. Service was quick and friendly, and everything was nicely packaged, but for the price and the location, I hoped for bolder flavors. Not a bad choice if you're in the area, and it's difficult to find a place to sit down and enjoy other than go outside to find a table so i probably wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

Delica - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really love Delica as it is a kind of like a Japanese style deli! There are many food options like bento boxes, soups, sushi rolls, croquettes, curries and rice, onigiri, etc. All are pretty reasonably priced as well. If there is ever a line, it goes pretty quickly and the staff members are quite efficient. There is no seating in Delica's specific area but you can find seating options within the ferry building or outside their patio areas. Ambiance can be either busy or quiet depending on when you come. Weekends are usually very busy. I got the carrot and ginger soup which really had intense ginger flavor which was delightful! I have also gotten the shrimp cake, the potato croquette, the pork tonkotsu and beef curry and they were all quite delicious as well! My favorite was probably the big slab of pork tonkotsu for only $3, what a steal for SF! I hope to be back to try their mixed salads which include seaweed salad, burdock root, etc. read more

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The sweet and spicy chicken is where it's at! It wasn't spicy in the slightest but where it lacked in spice it made up for it in flavor. Also the eggplant and spinach salad. Perfect pairing to the chicken and just as yummy. The problem... too many delicious things to choose from. I mean you can bento box it, but still there won't be enough room in the box. Ordering a protein and several sides was the way I went and it was way too much food to finish. Came here for a quick lunch in between sessions at our work conference. When walking in the ferry building and running head first into the long line that whipped outside of Delica, I was intimidated but I knew good things awaited. It's a great spot in a perfect location. Pro tip: grab your food and head to the tables that reside right outside by the water. Allows you to enjoy your meal with the gorgeous view. read more

Delica - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was a veryyyyy popular spot among my coworkers and I can see why. If you see a line, don't be deterred, they move QUICK. My suggestion is to check out their Yelp page before you go so you have a rough idea of what you might like. I, a first timer, didn't and was a littleeee overwhelmed by all of the options. I went for the 4 item bento box so I could try a little bit of a lot and can absolutely say that is the way to go. The eggplant salad stole the show for me and the other sides I got (some kind of seaweed salad I think) was also so delicious. It came with quite a bit of rice and I went with the shrimp cake as well. There is no seating but luckily you're just a short walk from a hundred tables with umbrellas (alllllll the way at the end of the ferry building to the right) and on a perfect sunny day, who doesn't want to sit on the water and eat? Enjoy! read more

Delica - 4-Item Bento Lunch - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really enjoyed my lunch at Delica. I was attending a conference nearby and when we broke for lunch the ferry building was the best place to find something for everyone. Our group ended up here, and I was impressed by the variety of fresh offerings, and the price point. I chose the curry, and it was exactly what I needed to recharge me for the rest of a busy day. It should be noted that while some spots in the Ferry Building offer seating, this one doesn't so you'll need to find somewhere to seat yourself if you're not taking it to-go. We found some seats outside near the water, and had a really lovely lunch. Overall if I worked in the area on a regular basis I'm sure this spot would be in my regular lunch rotation. read more

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What a special place! When visiting San Fran, a few of my teammates and I decided on Delica for an afternoon lunch and what a great choice. Located in the Ferry Building, Delica serves Japanese food in a grab & go/DIY kinda way. With a line out of the door when we arrived, we were definitely not the only folks who were interested in what Delica was serving up. Before we visited I had done a bit of research and my Yelp searching, but still wasn't prepared when I arrived! They were moving like a well-oiled machine behind the counter so I had to get myself in order so that I didn't hold up the line of hungry people behind me. The menu makes it super easy to understand how to order and the possibilities, but once you see the delicious options in front of you, it's easy to be swayed away from your original plan. You can go with some singular options that are already prepared, such as bento boxes, soups, rolls, etc. Or you can make your own combo of goodies. I initially planned to do a combo but once a team member showcased their bento box that contained NINE different bites, I knew it was perfect for an indecisive foodie like myself. We grabbed our boxes and headed outside to eat, as there's no seating inside of Delica but tons at the Ferry Building. I can't name everything that was in my bento box, but let me tell you, it was delicious! I didn't get past 5 of the bites before I was stuffed. The rolls were super fresh, the salmon was so yummy, and the veggies were delicious. Everything tasted freshly made and although it was a bento box, it was beyond filling. Such a great choice for lunch! read more

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Had this as part of the food at sushi and sumo and it ruined what shouldve been an exciting cultural experience. Everything was extremely bland and fridge cold, I'm not sure how they got the gig for sushi and sumo, but it made me regret going to the event. I was really excited for the past few weeks. During the wrestling matches i kept thinking of how bad it is and why would they serve white people sushi at an event like this. I'm baffled - your food is bad and you should feel bad. read more

Delica - This was worse than safeway sushi - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious food at a super reasonable price in the Ferry Building! The salads and bento boxes are the star of the show here and a great option for our team lunch. I went with the pork cutlet box which came with rice, eggplant salad, and asparagus salad. Come up ready to order! Service here is lightning fast and you should know your order upon stepping up to the counter. I paid ~$15 for my whole meal which seems almost impossible to find as of late. We took our food outside and enjoyed with a view of the bridge, and in the future I'll look forward to trying the poke and more of the sushi options. Thanks, Delica, for the great and easy lunch! read more

Delica - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This remains one of my favorite eatery options in The Ferry Building. The line may be long, but it moves quickly, the folks serving you are friendly, and just about everything I've eaten from them is quite tasty. You should just get whatever looks good to you, but if you're undecided, here are a few recommendations: 1. Sweet & spicy chicken. 2. Mapo tofu or eggplant salad. 3. If you're really into trying things, the nine-item bento box is adorable and has nine different bites for you. I found three to be amazing, three to be very good, and three to be fine. but overall, excellent. If you want to try even more things, go with some friends and mix and match. Going with friends is something I recommend all the time, too. As far as ambiance is concerned, Delica is mostly just a counter where you pick up your food. But if you do that and then find a spot to eat by the water (or walk back to Salesforce Park), it's a perfect lunch on a sunny day. read more

Delica - Menu - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious, fast, and fresh option for a lunch in the Ferry Building Marketplace! When our work team was deciding on where to go, there was simply no question: we'd be following other teams and heading to Delica, too. With such a wide variety of options and perfectly portioned lunch Bento and boxes to go, how could you not? I opted for a salmon poke bowl, and it was delicious! However, I couldn't help but drool over my work team's choices as well. I loved the options for a small bite of multiple items in one box! The line went super fast - clearly the team has done this a time or two - and the friendly service at the counter and cashier stand. They didn't have silverware out to take - had to ask the cashier for it - and that would be my only suggestion to make the line go even faster. I think the line that wraps around the corner here during lunch speaks for itself! No seating options inside so this is really to-go only, but tons of great seating around the building. read more

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I had this on my bookmarks for a few months now and I wanted to try this place out with my coworkers since it was near our office. Their bentos and hot items really caught my attention when I saw the photos on Yelp, but I should have read some more recent reviews first. Delica is located inside the Ferry Building near Red Bay Coffee. My team had a quick morning meeting and we wanted to grab lunch since we were there. One of my coworkers and I wanted something light, so we decided to try Delica since we were craving bentos. Delica was not busy at all when we went. There were a couple folks that came in and out, but there was no line at all. Definitely a great time to go would be around 11am when people are still in the office and not on lunch yet. There are no tables - this is more of a pick-up and go type of place. They have assorted hot foods you can try, such as curry and soup OR you can pick up or make your own assorted bento. There are a few options for bentos, such as vegetarian, sushi, or an assorted 5-item bento. These range from $15-17 depending on what you get. I'd highly recommend making your own, so you can choose what you want instead of having an assorted option made for you. They had a good variety of soup, fried sides, and they also had onigiri too in addition to other sushi. They also had the option of getting a donburi, which is probably what I should have gotten. What I definitely need to try next time is their curry. What I ended up getting was: -9-piece assorted bento $17 -1 shrimp cake $6 -1 spicy tuna tempura roll $3 Initially I was not charged the shrimp cake by mistake, so in total I paid nearly $30 for everything + tip. REVIEW OF EACH ITEM: -9 piece bento variety: Honestly, I felt like this was lack luster. There were some items that were good, such as the salmon poke and the sweet spicy chicken sausage I believe? However I was SO disappointed with everything else in this bento. I thought most things were bland, did not taste as great, and the rolls themselves were just average. If I were to get a bento again, I'd customize one myself. 2.5/5 for me. -shrimp cake: honestly, this was really good! I really liked how there were chunks of shrimp throughout this fried patty and the sauce it came with was very delicious. It is very filling and I was able to save half of it for a snack later. Definitely would recommend warming this up and having it with your meal!! 4/5. -spicy tuna tempura roll: to say the least, this was not my favorite. I liked how lightly fried it was, but it was cold and it did not maintain that crispiness after sometime. The flavor of the tuna wasn't the best and I honestly did not like this at all. I'd pass on this, although you think it'd be good. Overall, I rate this place a solid 2.5-3/5. I think I would stick with the hot options instead or carefully read the reviews, so you know what would be worth getting. I was very disappointed after lunch, but I'll give this place another try and update my review when I try other things. Otherwise, I'd eat somewhere else in the Ferry Building if you're only going here for Bentos. read more

Wonderful Japanese spot for a quick grab n go lunch. They offer a ton of bento boxes that are already assorted and prepackaged ready to go, but also a small menu of made to order items including soups, salads, and deli items such as potato and crab croquettes. For the bento boxes, you can customize a 4-item box which is also a nice option. You can also order online or ahead of time if you're on a quick lunch break and trying to maximize your time. This is also located at the Ferry Building Marketplace so if you have the time and it's a beautiful day, go sit outside and enjoy the view! read more

Delica - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow - I just realized that it has been 16 years since my last review of Delica. Time flies! Luckily, Delica is still going strong after all of this time... On my recent visit, I went in with a small group for lunch led by the one and only Diandra L. The majority of us ordered premade bento boxes, but I also ordered a side of an eggplant dish as it looked too good to pass up on! We took our food to go and enjoyed it over at Salesforce Park. I was definitely full after eating my bento box and several bites of the eggplant. They squeeze a lot of food into those boxes! There was quite the variety included, so if you're into that, you can't go wrong with this option. Prices seem reasonable for San Francisco, which translated means everything is expensive, but not jaw droppingly so. This place is popular so there is often a line, but it moves fast... service is efficient. They seem to have it down to a science after all of these years. Bottom line: If you find yourself at the Ferry Building and feel like some Japanese food, don't miss Delica! read more

Delica - Picnic bento - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

With a name like Delica, you would not think it's a Japanese deli. It wasn't until some friends of mine told me that it's a Japanese deli that I decided to check it out. Japanese food does not have too many vegetables, so with the different salad and vegan options here, Delica is like a Japanese-San Francisco fusion lunch spot. The combos are great. 2 salads + 1 main entree = $15. The salads are unique, e.g. spicy burdock salad, eggplant and chicken salad, wasabi garlic potato salad, or hijiki seaweed and soybean salad. I really liked the eggplant and chicken salad. When ordering the salads by weight, be aware that a pint of one salad may cost much more than a pint of another salad. For example, the eggplant and chicken salad has a lot of liquid, so it will weigh twice as much as the spicy burdock salad. Don't surprised by this. The mains include pork tonkatsu or spicy fried chicken, which cost $3 if ordered individually. Only in San Francisco do salads cost more than meats. read more