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Address:
540 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Neighborhood:
SOMA

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Cuisine:
Japanese

Price: $30 and under

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Ki Sushi & Izakaya Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.ki-sushisf.com
Email: reservations@ki-sushisf.com
Phone: (415) 278-0495
Hours of Operation: Sundays - Closed Lunch:11:30am-2pm (Monday-Friday) Dinner: 5pm-10pm (Tuesday - Saturday) Izakaya Happy Hour: 5pm-7pm (Tuesday - Friday)
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Executive Chef: Brian Beach
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access
Entertainment: Temple nightclub offers three rooms of entertainment every weekend with special shows and events midweek. Ki Sushi & Izakaya showcases the talents of our resident DJ's nightly during dinner.
Special Events & Promotions: Ki is conveniently located inside Temple Nightclub. The restaurant is located just two blocks from Moscone Center, close to many of San Francisco's finest hotels. The LED’s create a full spectrum of different color lighting options to change the mood of the room. Three large LCD screens are programmed with custom graphics of reinterpreted Japanese art, inspired by wood block printing. The restaurant seats 30 guests with an additional 10 seats at the sushi bar. Ki is the perfect location for any private or corporate gathering. Our sales staff can assist you with full event production and party planning, from small intimate dinners to luxurious larger than life gala events. With such limitless possibilities, Ki/Temple is the perfect venue to hold your next private event. For catering inquiries or private event information, please call 415-978-9942 x309 or email dave@templesf.com

Getting there

Cross Street: 2nd
Parking: Public Lot

A word from Ki Sushi & Izakaya

Situated in the heart of Temple Nightclub in San Francisco, Ki is a modern take on a tried-and-true Japanese establishment: the venerable izakaya. In these times of climate change, resource scarcity, and consumer confusion, we must reconsider our behavior and question old paradigms. Ki is… the izakaya for the 21st Century: comfortable yet chic, delicious yet sustainable and unafraid to challenge the status quo. Through innovation, creativity and the betterment of the planet, Ki is the world’s first izakaya that is designed to be conscious of a greater purpose. Continued

Ki Sushi & Izakaya

3.8

36 $30 and under restaurant

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40 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

40 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(13)
hot spot(10)
vibrant bar scene(10)

good for groups(6)
neighborhood gem(6)
special occasion(6)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (40)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great if you want to hit the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2006

Dined on 03/09/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great if you want to hit the club Temple after"

Dined on 03/09/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was above average but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2009

Dined on 03/03/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was above average but not overtly amazing. Prices are reasonable. Very cool decor and ambiance. Service was good but timing of delivery for dishes was chaotic. Not a "happening" area/neighborhood on the weekend but still a lively atmosphere inside the restaurant. Meet for drinks at Kate O'Briens across the street prior to dinner."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent place for lunch.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2012

2007

Dined on 03/01/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent place for lunch. Good ambience, service and food. Staff was extremely friendly."

Dined on 03/01/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ki is Outstanding!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/18/2012

2006

Dined on 02/18/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"In a word: Outstanding! This was probably our 8th time dining here since discovering this gem about 6 months ago. Their “Real California Roll” is always a delightful surprise and gets reimagined every 3 weeks or so directly corresponding to daily catches and seasonal, organic, locally sourced ingredients. So you are definitely not going to get a boring old, traditional California Roll here. On this visit, we also experienced the “Hollywood Roll” and the Grilled Kampachi from the Specials board. The ultra fresh Kampachi was grilled to perfection! Initially, as described on the board, we weren’t so certain with the “Hollywood Roll”. I love all things young coconut, but I just couldn’t fathom it as a sushi ingredient. Well to our deligh"

Dined on 02/18/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Valentine pre fixe menu

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2007

Dined on 02/14/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The Valentine pre fixe menu was fantastic! $75 for two, with champagne, and a 4 course meal. The Kurobuta is especially exquisite."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food: 4 courses fixed Valentines

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Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food: 4 courses fixed Valentines Day men-what a deal! It was a great way to sample what all that Ki had to offer. My date and I had the 1st course: Seaweed Salad (a little too salty), and tastey mini shooters (too small oyster or clam?) 2nd course "Sustainable" Sashimi was fresh & fabulous and the Pork Belly (a little too gamy for my taste) ,3rd course Dragon Roll great way to ring in the new year (the best Dragon roll ever!) and Kobe Beef w/steamed white rice & Veges was clutch (K.O.'ed my taste buds) 4th course Dark Chocolate Fondu for two a fruit dipping assortment to die for but too much choco left over. Felt wasteful in a sustainable Sushi place (WOW wish we had more fruit!) Service slow at times, great ambiance music."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Friendly, but a bit noisy.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/08/2012

2012

Dined on 02/08/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Friendly, but a bit noisy. I did enjoy myself and the food was very good."

Dined on 02/08/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Rain of Cherry-Blossom Petals

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/20/2012

2012

Dined on 01/20/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"You *must* try the Geisha Roll! Put it on your bucket list, if nothing else. I told my husband "it tasted like a small Geisha standing in a rain of cherry-blossom petals on my tongue." Just be sure to taste it only with it's own sauce, no soy sauce.
Great artwork on the walls, especially the video art. This place reminds me of New York, but better."