6 Best Soba Restaurants In San Francisco Bay Area

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1. Cafe Shoji

4.7

Exceptional(24)

Price: Moderate

• Soba • SOMA

Booked 14 times today

Shoji's cafe program focuses on sharing our love for both traditional and modern coffee, as well as tea, to you. Through carefully curated local and international partnerships, we prepare these special offerings to highlight the producer's flavors profiles. We offer only coffee and tea during our cafe hours. *Reservations are required for indoor seating. Please note that parties of 2-3 guests may expect to be seated with another party in the same booth for a 60 minute block period (we will always try to accommodate so that guest can stay longer than their reservation but please be aware of the block period)

2. Nisei

4.7

Exceptional(106)

Price: Very Expensive

• Soba • Russian Hill

Booked 4 times today

At Nisei, nestled in the heart of Russian Hill, San Francisco, Japanese Speciality cuisine transcends into an art form, offering an "exquisite experience" that celebrates both tradition and innovation. The restaurant beautifully marries deep Japanese flavors with Northern California's finest ingredients, thanks to the brilliance of Michelin-starred Chef David Yoshimura. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" and "creative" dishes, meticulously crafted and served with warmth and passion. The ambiance, akin to dining in an art gallery, complements the visually stunning presentations. From "fantastic" sake pairings to delightful omurice, each bite is a testament to the authenticity and elegance of Japanese culinary artistry.

3. Okane

4.5

Awesome(461)

Price: Moderate

• Soba • SOMA

Booked 24 times today

Okane specializes in izakaya and sushi, providing the Bay Area with an engaging new dining and drinking option that affords guests one of the City’s most authentic Japanese izakaya experiences with an emphasis on traditional dishes.

4. Sushi Hashiri

5.0

Exceptional(227)

Price: Very Expensive

• Soba • SOMA

Booked 1 time today

Sushi Hashiri in San Francisco's SOMA district offers an unparalleled Kappou cuisine experience, drawing diners into the heart of Japanese culinary tradition. With its deep roots in Kappo and Omakase Edomae Sushi, Hashiri captivates with "hyper-seasonal ingredients and premium fish selections," directly sourced from Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. Renowned for its authenticity, one glowing review touts it as "the most authentic Edomae sushi" outside Japan, while another highlights the "incredible, intimate omakase experience" that leaves guests yearning for more. Chef Ono-San's "imaginative cuisine" and the "extraordinarily attentive service" ensure an exquisite dining journey that is truly unforgettable.

5. The Roll

4.9

Exceptional(11)

Price: Moderate

• Soba • SOMA

Booked 2 times today

All our dishes are created by Sushi Hakko Omakase’s Executive Chef Alex, and we started The Roll to share his incredible Japanese cuisine with more people in a casual and approachable way. Our main offerings include Futomaki (sushi rolls), Kaisen-Don (sashimi rice bowls), and Large-Sized Nigiri and Inari Sushi.

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6. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

4.1

Excellent(37)

Price: Expensive

• Soba • Berkeley

Booked 7 times today

Fish & Bird is a unique izakaya-style restaurant and bar specializing in modern Japanese cuisine, integrating fresh local, organic, and sustainable ingredients with curated traditional ingredients from Japan. The sophisticated interpretation of traditional dishes is a reflection of the current trends in metropolitan Japan. Enjoy dining in a casual yet comfortable dining room or at our full bar with Japanese whiskey and small-batch spirits, unique sake, wine, beer, and craft cocktails. Limited outdoor dining is available on the sidewalk, weather permitting. We are located six blocks from the downtown Berkeley BART station. Ample street parking is also available. Our accolades include Michelin Michelin-recommended list, San Francisco Chronicle's Top Japanese Restaurant in the Bay Area, Eater SF 38 Essential Restaurants in the East Bay, Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America 2021, San Jose Mercury News The Bay Area's Best Restaurants 2022: The Top Ten, and many more.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Shoji

2. Nisei

3. Okane

4. Sushi Hashiri

5. The Roll

6. Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

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