How is Chika & Sake restaurant rated?

Chika & Sake

4.6

18 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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Chika & Sake is inspired by Chika Ohata, a sake sommelier from Iwate, Japan. At Chika & Sake we would like to share the joy of craft sake (Jizake 地酒) and home cooking style small Japanese plates (Koryori 小料理) with you. We offer a variety of different sake that takes your sake adventure to the next level; classic sake, new Japanese trends, and seasonal specials. Japanese sake is a reflection of its people, local weather, topography and food. Our team brings the experience of sake and koryori with a strong and fun personality to your table.

Minimum charge of $70 per guest after grand opening (11/22/22)

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 658-7388
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1700 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Neighborhood
Western Addition
Parking details
None

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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18 Reviews

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Jordan
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extremely unique, tasty, and personalized! Will be coming back for my next celebratory dinner.
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Cait
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An intimate and delicious experience — thoroughly enjoyed my evening at Chika & Sake!
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AlanaW
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Food was fair. The most flavorful thing was the cucumber salad. Most if the rest was kind of bland and unmemorable. Quality of the sashimi was good. In such a small and intimate setting one would expect some interaction with the chef, fun details about the food, anything, but there was none. The owner wasn’t there, maybe that would be different. The server that was there was a bit pushy when we didn’t order as quickly as she’d like, even though we were the only people there and they didn’t have any other reservation coming later for our seats. Cute place for a great sake selection and snacks, but with a $70 minimum per person you might think twice.
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GorettiD
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A beautiful experience with Chika and the Chef! Beautifully prepared and delicious plates paired thoughtfully with an amazing variety of sake. LOVED it, thank you Chika!!
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ColinR
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little place, we've been a couple of times and they've now added an omakase option - a la carte is still available. Great sake selection with either a pairing for the omakase or tasters of different types. Very knowledgable sake 'sommelier' and great chef.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fantastic evening. Chika and chef Daisuke really know how to pair the tasty dishes with sake. Always something new to look forward to on the menu!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chika makes you feel at home as she pairs sake with delicious food.
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Michelaffb
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Intimate unique experience. Talk to the chef and Chika they have great stories and food and food knowledge.
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JohnN
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good but very expensive
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AndrewK
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chika and Sake is a wonderful little sake bar. The staff was so wonderful and nice. The hostess at the bar was very knowledgeable about each saki she brought to you. She took her time and didn’t rush. The second hostess from France was also super nice and kept making sure our tea and water was taken care of. The beef tongue melts in your mouth and the scallop with a dollop of uni was amazing. Chika and Sake is a must go if your in Japan town but you might need a reservation as the place is really small and intimate.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can’t wait to return to chat with Chika about her selections!
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Sannn
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to go back Again.
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PriscillaM
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
First time here. Restaurant is very small, 10 seats. Food is good, nothing outstanding! Portions are small for what you pay for. Emphasis is on buying sake, versus the food. Probably will not return.
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ChandraT
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All I can say is WOW, what an amazing experience! Everything was perfect, service, food, sake...what more can you ask for. Such a special treat!
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Jark
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place! Cute and charming, food is authentically Japanese. Sake selection is fabulous. It feels like you are transported to japan. Great for drinks and small bites.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service, delicious food paired with the perfect sake. Excellent experience ❤️
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ReaseW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was excellent! The staff was very accommodating and informative, and there were more food options than I expected. I will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The host was welcoming and knowledgeable Sake sommelier and attentive staff with cozy 70s & 80s atmosphere. Highly recommended!!!
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Chika & Sake is rated 4.6 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

1700 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Additional information

Neighborhood
Western Addition
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Phone number
(415) 658-7388