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1. Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant and Bar
- Midnight Sushi
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Moderately Priced
- Russian/Nob Hill
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2. Kiss Seafood
- Feels like a high-quality Tokyo sushi bar
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Moderately Priced
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3. Kappou Gomi
- Japanese tapas
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Moderately Priced
- The Richmond
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4. Blowfish Sushi to Die For, San Francisco
- Post-modern sushi
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Moderately Priced
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5. Kappa Japanese Restaurant
- High-end traditional Japanese
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Expensive
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6. Sushi Zone
- Hip sushi
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Affordable
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7. Sakana
- Contemporary sushi restaurant
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Affordable
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8. Zushi Puzzle
- Traditional fresh sushi fused with art
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Moderately Priced
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9. Koo
- Non- traditional fusion menu
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Affordable
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10. Andalu
- Tempting tapas!
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Latin American
- Tapas / Small Plates
- Fusion
- Moderately Priced
- Mission/Bernal Heights
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Bento boxes beware - San Francisco Japanese restaurants import not only outstanding cuts of fish, but also chefs from the other side of the Pacific pond. As usual, the best Japanese cuisine for miles is not only limited to Japantown.
The best Japanese food and ambience combination in the city goes to subterranean Ryoko's. Next to a downtown alley, descend into the blue abyss and be greeted warmly by the chefs and servers and the DJ's lounge beats spinning on the piano. Check out the white board specials, no matter if you go for rolls or sashimi, the fish tastes fresh and the portions are generous. They've got some great vegetarian options as well.
When the line at Ryoko's puts you off, just stroll to the next block and take a seat at mellower Sakana, another superb choice. Across town, Blowfish Sushi competes with Ryoko's for best rock 'n roll atmosphere accompanied by excellent sushi. Ask anyone, every local has their favorite sushi joint in San Francisco.
Had enough raw fish? Kappou Gomi creates innovative Japanese tapas using ingredients like pork belly and black cod. Dinner here will always be an adventure.
Kiss is currently the toughest seat to get in town. The tiny restaurant gives an unmatched, intimate dining experience. Kappa is another tough seat to come by, but patience is rewarded with a unique meal based on what's fresh and what's in season.
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