What a gem amongst all the restaurants in Japan Town! It's in the outside center near the…read morestationary store Paper Tree for reference. Been here a couple of times already and the service never failed. Even came here during the Cherry Blossom Festival and the staff were still friendly / accommodating. They even put a spicy sauce on the side of one of the katsu plates when we mentioned that my dad couldn't handle all that haha. This cozy spot mainly focuses on katsu plates, but I like how they had off menu or specials to choose from if you'd like another option. I will say though them katsu plates were just chef's kiss. The meat is pounded thin enough where it's still juicy and tender, but doesn't affect the exterior from being crunchy and a bit flaky. Nothing was dry here yallll! I also like how it already comes with miso soup and salad. Huge fan of that Hamachi Truffle special though. Think of a citrusy flavor from the ponzu, fresh fish, a bit of micro greens, and a thin slice of jalapeño that just ~works~ on a cute wooden spoon that you want to steal I could honestly eat like 5 spoons of this. I'd skip on the calamari as it was kind of skimpy to share with a large group. Only note was that their fried katsu curry was a bit underwhelming with having more slices of carrots than potato! Would love to come back if I am ever in the area.

Ganji is a solid spot for katsu in Japantown! The service was excellent--the staff were friendly,…read moreattentive, and quick to take our orders, which made for a great dining experience. The miso soup was a delicious way to start the meal, and when my katsu arrived, it looked amazing. The meat was hot, tender, and the portion was huge, so I definitely left full. My only suggestion is to ask for the curry on the side if you like your katsu extra crispy. I had the curry poured over it, and the breading got soggy pretty quickly. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the price. My dish was around $30, which felt a little expensive, although I can understand it given the quality of the meat and generous portions. Overall, it's a great place if you're craving katsu, and I'd definitely come back--just with the curry on the side next time!

A delicious sando spot. I got there around 2 PM, and there was a long line outside the store. I was…read morereally glad I had placed an order online in advance for pickup. The space is very small and has limited seating for indoor dining. I ordered two savory sandwiches: tonkatsu with pineapple, and potato & egg salad. I also got a musubi with unagi, spam, and egg. Everything was really good. Their bread was so soft and airy--perfect with the hojicha latte. I can't wait to go back and try their fruit sando series and matcha drinks!

This wasn't on my radar. I just so happened to walk past it. Of course the line outside peaked my…read moreinterest. Small space, consistent flow of customers, and busy workers fulfilling in-store and online orders. Had myself the Matcha Latte with Strawberry Cream. Not a huge matcha fan but I appreciate the smoothness in this drink. Not as earthy as other matcha drinks I've had. The strawberry cream for me elevated the drink. I tried their Katsu with pineapple sando. Katsu could've been more crispier and warm. Sure it tasted okay but it's a messy one to eat. With each bite the ingredients fell out. Making it challenging to eat. Thankfully I snagged the only high top table inside the shop. Hopefully I didn't look like a fool trying to eat it haha I doubt I'd order it again. Also ordered two onigiris: salmon and chicken curry. There was a bit of a wait for this order. Not sure why. My favorites out of the items I ordered. Both had a generous amount of filling and the rice ratio imo was just right. The salmon was just right, not fishy nor full of sauce. The chicken curry had a subtle curry flavor. I appreciated how warm it was. I didn't care to ask but I wish they had hot sauce available. Overall, decent spot for a matcha drink and a snack. Don't expect to eat there unless you want to wait around. The workers are so busy, that it took away the welcoming customer service one would expect (I know it ain't Starbucks but a smile would've been nice).

Omg genuinely such a beautiful and amazing cafe!…read more I had to try the matcha einspanner because it was so popular on tiktok! And wow was it delicious. The vanilla foam with kinako powder was SOOO good. The barista recommended us to eat the cream separately from drinking the matcha and omg that was life changing!! I've never tasted cream top this good, it did not have any milk/cheese taste! It also wasn't too sweet. The matcha itself was pretty strong, but not the best matcha quality I've had personally. Don't get me wrong, it was still really good! The hot hojicha latte was also good and strong, but nothing too special unlike the matcha einspanner. Matcha einspanner definitely the star of the show :) Space was beautiful and so aesthetic, it was bar vibes! At night they do serve cocktails :) Service was also amazing, workers were so kind! I NEEED to come back to try the dinner menu!!!!

This shop is served as a cafe in the morning and bar at night. I came here in the evening to check…read moreit out, and highly recommend to make reservation in advance. Their drink menu is full of unique creations, and their non-alcoholic cocktails were especially impressive. We ordered two: Cold Noodle and Dashi Apple. Both were delicious and totally my style - light, refreshing, and full of layered flavors. I honestly didn't have high expectations for the food, but it ended up being a pleasant surprise, especially the chicken wings. They were incredibly juicy, perfectly seasoned, and so good that I seriously considered ordering another plate. The oysters also stood out, served with a unique sauce that was bright, refreshing, and had just a subtle kick of spice to whet the appetite. We also tried their signature burger. The beef patty was cooked perfectly, staying juicy without being dry. To finish, we ordered the Matcha Affogato. The matcha is slowly poured over the ice cream tableside, making for a fun little presentation and the perfect ending to the meal. The interior design is modern, thoughtfully designed, and aesthetically beautiful. There's also a spacious, bright outdoor patio.

So glad this neighborhood finally has an AYCE sushi spot, and at a price that actually makes sense…read more For $40 a person you are getting a serious deal. One tip: get there early. The place fills up around 6pm so arriving ahead of that will save you a wait. They don't take reservations, so first come first served. The ordering experience is really smooth. Everything is done through an iPad at your table and the food comes out to you. They won't let you place a new order until your previous one has been delivered, which honestly is a smart system and helps with pacing so you don't over order right out of the gate. What sets this place apart from other AYCE spots is the variety. It's not just sushi. You can also order appetizers, salmon, teriyaki chicken and more, so there's something for people who want to mix it up beyond rolls. Delicious, easy, affordable and in the neighborhood. Highly recommend!

-Food is just okay. 3 stars. Some good value sushi and cooked food won't be available in menu. It…read morelimited to order every single round. In average, waiting time for food is 10+ minutes each round. -Hopefully this staffs will have more training in buffet style dining. Server will give you check when there's still have available time to order in system. -Environment is just okay too. They just stuck some paper towel underneath the leg of table to balance.

Amazing! I came here to celebrate my 6 year anniversary and immediately felt very welcome. The…read morehostess was very kind and even offered champagne to us which was very kind. We both got the pre fixed menu which was $90 a person and we added the $15 addition for more sashimi and uni. I also added separately the silken tofu. Everything on the pre-set menu was amazing and such high quality and thoughtfully put together. I especially appreciated a description of each dish when delivered and what best way it was to eat. My favorite of the night was definitely the sashimi and uni. Such incredible quality of the fish, some of the best I ever had. I will say that my only mistake was ordering the silken tofu as I was not a fan of this one much at all. I normally really like tofu but I do think this one was not for me. Overall amazing food, service, and ambiance. I especially appreciate what they have curated in the space at Rintaro.

Rintaro is a beautiful restaurant with gorgeous wood accents and thoughtful Japanese-inspired décor…read morethat makes the experience feel special from the moment you walk inside. As for the food, it was unfortunately just okay. We ordered the yellowtail appetizer, gyoza, chicken katsu, grilled mushrooms, and the tuna rice bowl. While everything was well presented, the flavors were fairly average and didn't stand out. The chicken katsu was a bit dry, and overall we expected more given the restaurant's reputation. Nothing was bad, but nothing really wowed us either. We made a reservation and ate quite quickly but we felt a bit rushed towards the end (understanding they probably needed our table). I'd still recommend visiting for the ambiance, but I was surprised that the food didn't quite live up to the beautiful setting.

Came here for happy hour and it was so worth it. We tried almost everything on the happy hour food…read moremenu, and everything was well portioned and under $10. Beer was $5 and cocktails were $12. The cocktails were quite yummy. Karaage 6/10- chicken was good, but sauce was too smoky for me Fried ika 9.5/10- the sauce was amazing and we pretty much used the sauce for everything else Sashimi taco 5/10- a little bland, could use more acidity Wagyu kimchi dumpling 7/10- it was good but I couldn't taste the kimchi Edamame- regular one is much better than spicy! Truffle parmesan fries 9/10- honestly can't go wrong with truffle fries But the best dish of the night was actually one of the main courses on the standard dinner menu - yuzu miso marinated black cod. It was soo flaky and tender and the sauce was amazing. A good date spot with the dim lighting for anyone looking to enjoy moderately priced happy hour.

We had business lunch and ordered business set lunch with yellowtail sashimi and New York strip…read moresteak Paired with Lingua Franca Pinot Noir from Oregon willamette valley Both food and wine were delicious Good value and service

Bon, Nene is a cute small Japanese spot with excellent food at a fair price for the quality. We got…read morethe Gyudon over udon noodles, curry with chicken katsu, and shared the Hokkaido cheesecake. The gyudon was excellent with a lightly sweet and savory flavor, I'd definitely get this again! The Hokkaido cheesecake was light and had what seemed like whipped cream in it which isn't my preference for cheesecake so I would skip this item next time. You put your name and number of people in your party at the list on the door, but the wait goes bye fairly quick. They have indoor and some outdoor seating. We loved their entree items and would definitely come back here!

Cute Japanese spot tucked away in the quieter part of the Mission District. The menu and style of…read morethis spot reminds me of a cafe restaurant that you can find in Tokyo. As a party of four, we made a reservation a few days in advance on a weekday with no issues. Even on a weekday though, the restaurant got pretty busy so it's definitely a popular pick for a dinner spot. We ordered the mentaiko spaghetti, champignon pasta, takoyaki, gyudon, and katsu curry. I also ordered the frozen beer which seemed to be their most popular beverage. It looks cool when it comes out but it melts fairly quickly and is just a regular cheap beer. A bit gimmicky so I'd skip this. However, the food was really delicious with the standout being the mentaiko spaghetti. Noodles were cooked al dente and although it's considered a creamier type of pasta, it didn't feel heavy or thick. It was light but packed with flavor at the same time. I'd definitely come back just for this dish! Everything else was good as well but nothing extraordinary that you can't get elsewhere. Not many places in SF sell mentaiko spaghetti so definitely drop by for this one!

The food is delicious. We have tonkatsu udon and mentai cream udon as well as the lychee soda…read morereally cute. Our server Jeff was really quick to take order and was always available to attend to you which was nice. Overrall quick service and affordable price would recommended!

I've been here a few times already and I always get the Zara udon! This time we tried the agedashi…read moretofu and it's wonderful, especially if you like takoyaki! Mattana our server was great too, and was there to refill our water a number of times (which was especially nice since we came on a warm day).