5 stars just for the soymilk nabe. Wagyu is tender but not too fatty and delicious with the soymilk…read morebroth. Salmon chazuke was also good. I like that it comes with side dishes; I enjoyed the agedashi tofu side the most. Tried the special ayu sweetfish nigiri. This was skippable to me, but mainly because I don't think I'm that much of a sweetfish fan. Also, service was great; our server was really knowledgeable and explained the menu items thoroughly.

Our overall experience was okay. We made reservations for a Tuesday and they were able to seat us…read moreearly. We came for a casual dinner and ordered 5 rolls. Each had about 4-5 pieces. It's smaller than other restaurants but I will say the quality of the snow crab and tuna was clean. I asked for fresh grated wasabi instead of the standard green paste they provide. The server said yes and it looked like the exact same paste we already had at the table. Not a big deal until we saw our bill and they charged for it. That's what threw off our experience. It's sad that they charged for it when it wasn't what we actually asked for. All the other dishes looked great, but for us we likely will not come back here.

Miso soup is so good and flavorful. Ambiance is calm and clean. Chick katsu was flavorful. Staff is…read morefriendly and attentive.

Great experience with my family. We went shopping in Japan town and this was a great way to end our…read moretrip. Food was delicious!

If you're a matcha lover, Tadaima is worth checking out at least once. I kept hearing this was the…read morespot for all things matcha in the Bay, and it definitely lives up to the hype. We got there just before the line started, and by the time we ordered, it was wrapped around the block. It was wild! Don't sleep on the food, either. Their snack bites were delicious and made on the spot, great for the perfect fuel for a hike afterward. The matcha was smooth, not chalky, and flavorful - but personally, I don't think I'd wait in that long of a line for it. Would I go back? Probably not, but I'm still glad I got to experience it.

I really liked this place! It was super bustling on a Saturday afternoon, with a healthy line out…read morethe door. The store itself is very small, and there is no indoor seating - it is more of an order, grab, and go type of establishment. The line out the door went by quickly, waiting about 10 min in line and another 10 min for the drinks to come out. I got the matcha latte with pistachio cream (5/5), regular sweet. It didn't taste overly sweet. I also really liked the taste of the matcha they used. They also offer food and sandwiches, but we weren't able to try those during this visit. The only thing is, they called out my name for the drinks and the order wasn't completed yet - the 2 drinks came out a few min apart. Hopefully this was just a one off, but it did just make us confused. I also wish there was more seating inside or around the restaurant.

Cool place for drinks! I wish I had dressed better since the decor is so classy. It was a little…read morewarmer than anticipated inside but it may have been just that day. Service was really friendly and explained everything they brought out. I would probably only do drinks here next time, or food with a smaller group. The burger is definitely worth trying!

Really enjoyed our visit to Bar Shoji. The ambiance is intimate and moody, with dim lighting that…read moremakes it a great spot for a date night. We weren't very hungry, so we shared the wings and ceviche. The wings were crispy, with that perfect sweet-and-savory balance. The ceviche was bright and tangy, and the crunchy seaweed added the perfect texture. And of course, we had to finish with the horchata dessert, which was delicious. Drinks were tasty as well. Service started a little slow but picked up as the night went on. Overall, a lovely spot for drinks, bites, and a cozy evening.

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.

I love Rintaro and it's truly some of the best and most authentic Japanese food you can get in SF…read more I started with the yosedofu which is their housemade silken tofu served with shaved katsuobushi and shitake soy sauce. It's a great cold dish to start. Then we got the oden with the mochi filled tofu purse, beef tendon and fish ball. Really yummy and the tendon is so silky soft. Then finally we shared chicken oyster skewers, chicken thigh and green onion skewers, the pork katsu and tuna don. It was really fantastic meal and good progression ending with the final rice dish. The skewers have a great charcoal taste and we loved the seaweed they give you with the tuna rice to make little wraps with. It's a really delicious combination. My only complaint would be that the back room is a but stuffy and doesn't have much air flow. I'd definitely try to sit in the front room or on the patio if the weather is nice. Can't wait to come back!

Several people I know really hyped this place up and even said it was Michelin starred (really only…read morebib gourmand) so I came in with high expectations. It's quite difficult to get a reservation and my friend had to book it a month out. We ordered the $90 set menu and opted to get the $15 sashimi add on with 3 additional cuts that include Japanese uni. I thought it was a great deal for just the uni alone! Unfortunately it wasn't the best uni I've had - the flavor was pretty lacking, but at least it didn't taste bitter or foul. Can't really complain for the price. Most of the other dishes were pretty simple, but very well made. The chicken katsu had a perfect panko crisp on the outside. The udon was handmade with great texture - but had no additional protein besides an egg. My favorite part was the hojicha panna cotta at the end. Overall, the dishes were not very creative or memorable in any way if you've been to Japan before. But it's rare to find authentic and high quality Japanese meals in Bay Area and this is one of them. Also I was still a bit hungry after the meal :c

Labor Day weekend in SF had us craving sushi and maybe a steak because apparently we couldn't make…read moreup our minds. So we landed here, and judging by how packed it was, we knew we were probably in the right place. There wasn't any openings in the dining room so only choice was patio(it was a cold night), the hostess graciously accepted our request to sit inside with only a short 10 minute wait. The restaurant is pretty. With so many options on the menu, we decided to let the chef do the work and went with the omakase. And wow, this was way more food than we expected! Course after course kept coming, and for the price, the value was honestly impressive. $158/per person. Everything was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. Service was also fantastic, friendly, attentive, and never felt rushed despite how busy the restaurant was. Definitely a fun find while visiting SF. Come hungry if you're doing the omakase because you're going to need the room!

overall 3/5 - food average…read more- service was uh interesting at times service - had a reservation, they seated us in the regular area that wasnt for happy hour, we let them know we are here for happy hour, then they seated us at the bar area - food was accidently served to us and then taken away - had a mishap where they had an extra order for us - speed of service was good tho - they offered to cut the slider in half to share, but didnt, and then gave us a knife for us to do ourselves later lol - forgot one of our orders lol (dumpling) we had to mention it when they gave us the check sashimi tacos 8/10 - best thing i had here - thin crispy shell, works really well with the sashimi inside - some very light vinaigrette sauce - overall good flavor, texture, everything worked well together karage 5/10 - average, not particularly good or bad - for me i like a crispy karage, this one was not - inside was acceptable levels of juicyness - good flavor with the spicy mayo(slightly different) and on the skin tho slider 5/10 - also quite average - the greens work well contrasting with the pretty large patty - however the patty was on the dry side, despite looking like a very good medium rare handrolls 6/10 - again very average for all 3 - fish are decent quality to be fair, but kind of pales in comparison in flavor to other handrolls ive had, just kind of plain - psa: the hamachi one comes with a big blob of wasabi flavored sauce lychee coctail 9/10 - very good, can hardly taste the alcohol just really tasty overall

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!

Bon, Nene is a popular spot! My friends and I stopped by for dinner on a Saturday evening about 20…read moreminutes before they opened and there was already one party of four ahead of us. If you want to avoid a 45+ minute wait and make first seating, you'll definitely want to show up a bit earlier. Between my friends and I, we all ordered our individual entrees but shared some karaage and some yaki onigiris. My wife ordered the mentaiko spaghetti while I ordered their special for the evening -- a salmon ochazuke. The karaage was lightly battered, blistering hot when it arrived at our table, but could have used some salt. The yaki onigiris looked very nicely grilled, but could have sat longer on the grill to pick up a more uniform layer of crispy rice on the outside. The mentaiko spaghetti was the crowd favorite of the night: the noodles were cooked perfectly, the dish was well-seasoned, and every bite was rich, creamy and full of umami. Unfortunately, the salmon ochazuke was one of the worst dishes I've ordered this year; this dish missed the mark on multiple points. To start, the rice was a mushy mess. The last time I had rice with this awful texture was at Giovanni's Shrimp Truck in Oahu. For a restaurant that specializes in Japanese food, I had much higher expectations for the rice. The amount of salmon included in the bowl is criminal. There's no more than a few ounces of salmon so you've effectively paid $22 for a bunch of rice in some broth. If this is the special on the menu on your visit, I would avoid it at all costs. Overall, I left Bon, Nene pretty disappointed. For a place this popular, I would have expected every dish to be a home run.

I really love their service, and especially my server Jane, Jenny. She is very nice and helped us…read morechoose the best food. The food is very delicious, and we will be back.

Udon Mugizo is a fantastic place to go if you're looking for good food, atmosphere and service in…read moreJapantown. There's so many options in the area, but I promise you cannot go wrong with this place. They were incredibly accommodating to my family, which includes a one year old who is still learning proper fork etiquette. The udon was the perfect portion and they have a unique take on potstickers with tempura as an outer shell. Make sure to stop by and ask for Jane, she's a fantastic server!

Don't know why they lost the Michelin star lol because we enjoyed the food here so much! We…read morerequested bar seating so we could watch the chef at work, and the chef is seriously the funniest person ever The whole vibe is just perfect for a special occasion. I also love that they offer a petite menu on weekdays, so people on a tighter budget can give it a try at a more affordable price.

How this place has high rating I'll never understand…read more I sat at the chefs counter and did the full omakase experience. All their soups were bland, their appetizer box was nasty - nothing tasted good so I didn't even finish it. I will say all the sushi I ate was incredible and I could've eaten that all night and been happy. Their dessert was a thimble of ice slushee. The service was good. Sushi chef was very nice but he barely spoke English and he kept trying to talk to me and I felt horrible because I couldn't understand him. For $300 I would expect a mind blowing experience and this wasn't it. Skip this spot and go somewhere else.