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Sophisticated venue for contemporary Thai-Californian cuisine & inventive cocktails.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9:15 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9:15 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 868-6274
Website: http://www.narisf.com/
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Nari – San Francisco – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
This sleek retreat located within Hotel Kabuki delivers a one-two punch with a dramatic setting and accomplished cooking.
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Reviews
Steph Kwan
Overall the food and service was amazing. The decor was also nice. We chose the tasting menu so we can try more dishes. The stand out items were the duck curry puff, pork jowel, and ox tail curry. These were top notch. The other items we had were executed well, but not quite at a higher level. Our overall experience was great and we would return and probably pick from the à la carte menu.
… moreAndy Correa
I had dinner at Nari, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The restaurant has a beautiful, modern atmosphere that still feels warm and welcoming. Service was attentive, knowledgeable, and thoughtful throughout the evening.
The food was the real highlight—each dish was layered with bold, complex flavors that truly showcased the depth of Thai cuisine in a contemporary style. The presentation was elegant without feeling overdone, and every plate felt carefully balanced. Standouts included the creative small plates, the perfectly cooked proteins, and the way spices and herbs came together in harmony.
Nari is definitely on the higher end in terms of pricing, but the quality and experience make it well worth it. It’s a perfect spot for a special dinner in San Francisco.
… moreThe food was the real highlight—each dish was layered with bold, complex flavors that truly showcased the depth of Thai cuisine in a contemporary style. The presentation was elegant without feeling overdone, and every plate felt carefully balanced. Standouts included the creative small plates, the perfectly cooked proteins, and the way spices and herbs came together in harmony.
Nari is definitely on the higher end in terms of pricing, but the quality and experience make it well worth it. It’s a perfect spot for a special dinner in San Francisco.
Henry Shao
The food is a disappointment here. Half of the dishes, the waiter said are very spicy and the hotness cannot be adjusted. And half or more of the dishes contain cilantro that cannot be removed also. Together, there was not one dish that I wanted to eat and I pay $250 for dinner for two without alcohol. It was a pretty bad experience.
… moreJoshua Michael
Nari has a very nice ambiance, but unfortunately everything beyond that was a disappointment. While the space itself is polished and inviting, the overall dining experience fell far short of expectations.
Service was a major issue. Our server came across as rushed, unwelcoming, and disengaged. At first, I assumed it might have been an off moment, but after watching his interactions with nearby tables, it was clearly consistent. There was no warmth, no effort to explain dishes, and no sense of hospitality it felt as though he either didn’t want to be there or was overwhelmed with too many tables.
The menu itself is heavily pork-focused. If you are not a pork eater, I would strongly recommend skipping this restaurant, as the majority of the dishes include pork in some form, leaving very limited alternatives.
We ordered two beers, both of which were poorly poured, arriving with approximately three to four inches of foam more foam than beer. It looked like beer topped with whipped cream, which immediately set a negative tone for the meal.
For food, we ordered the Prik King Gai (crispy chicken stir-fried in sweet and spicy curry paste) and the Gaeng Bumbai Aubergine (crispy eggplant in spicy Bumbai curry). We were warned that the Prik King Gai was very spicy, so we planned to switch dishes if needed. When the food arrived, both dishes were equally and overwhelmingly spicy, with no depth of flavor beyond heat. The eggplant dish offered nothing but spice, and the chicken dish had the texture and taste of burnt crumbs tossed in dry chili no balance, no complexity, and no discernible flavors coming through.
Overall, this was not an experience I would return for or recommend to others. While the ambiance is nice, poor service, limited menu balance, poorly executed drinks, and flavorless, overly spicy food made this a very disappointing visit.
… moreService was a major issue. Our server came across as rushed, unwelcoming, and disengaged. At first, I assumed it might have been an off moment, but after watching his interactions with nearby tables, it was clearly consistent. There was no warmth, no effort to explain dishes, and no sense of hospitality it felt as though he either didn’t want to be there or was overwhelmed with too many tables.
The menu itself is heavily pork-focused. If you are not a pork eater, I would strongly recommend skipping this restaurant, as the majority of the dishes include pork in some form, leaving very limited alternatives.
We ordered two beers, both of which were poorly poured, arriving with approximately three to four inches of foam more foam than beer. It looked like beer topped with whipped cream, which immediately set a negative tone for the meal.
For food, we ordered the Prik King Gai (crispy chicken stir-fried in sweet and spicy curry paste) and the Gaeng Bumbai Aubergine (crispy eggplant in spicy Bumbai curry). We were warned that the Prik King Gai was very spicy, so we planned to switch dishes if needed. When the food arrived, both dishes were equally and overwhelmingly spicy, with no depth of flavor beyond heat. The eggplant dish offered nothing but spice, and the chicken dish had the texture and taste of burnt crumbs tossed in dry chili no balance, no complexity, and no discernible flavors coming through.
Overall, this was not an experience I would return for or recommend to others. While the ambiance is nice, poor service, limited menu balance, poorly executed drinks, and flavorless, overly spicy food made this a very disappointing visit.
henry l
I finally tried this Thai place after walking past it for ages, and I’m so glad I did! The food had an amazing, strong spicy flavor that really hit the spot. The service was also excellent, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. It’s a nice spot to enjoy a delicious meal, especially since the area is great for a walk afterward. I would highly recommend it!
… moreEthan Lee
Context:
I took a date here for Valentines day on Feb 15th 2026. The restaurant atmospher was beautiful, but food was poor, especially for the price and status.
Food:
Overall everything was incredibly salty. We had the squid and pork jowl, namtok nuea and crab curry with garlic noodles. The pork and jowl was tolerable, the nomtok nuea was nearly inedible. We had to wrap it with a lot of lettuce and cucumber in order to stomach it. Crab curry was alright but fairly mild for curry. We only ate through half of everything and couldn’t stomach the rest.
Service:
Slow. Wait was about ~45min for the food. They gave us an extra appetizer as an apology which was nice, food was poor though. It was Valentines day and packed so more understandable.
Drinks:
We had the kanitha and utai. Not sure if it’s my fault for getting a more fruity cocktail but they weren’t very strong.
Price:
Felt like robbery, we could barely stomach half of it yet walked away with a 400$ bill for everything I listed above.
Overall: not worth the price, reservation logistics, or wait. I gave it 2 stars because the date went well gave us a fun story to talk about how overated the place was.
… moreI took a date here for Valentines day on Feb 15th 2026. The restaurant atmospher was beautiful, but food was poor, especially for the price and status.
Food:
Overall everything was incredibly salty. We had the squid and pork jowl, namtok nuea and crab curry with garlic noodles. The pork and jowl was tolerable, the nomtok nuea was nearly inedible. We had to wrap it with a lot of lettuce and cucumber in order to stomach it. Crab curry was alright but fairly mild for curry. We only ate through half of everything and couldn’t stomach the rest.
Service:
Slow. Wait was about ~45min for the food. They gave us an extra appetizer as an apology which was nice, food was poor though. It was Valentines day and packed so more understandable.
Drinks:
We had the kanitha and utai. Not sure if it’s my fault for getting a more fruity cocktail but they weren’t very strong.
Price:
Felt like robbery, we could barely stomach half of it yet walked away with a 400$ bill for everything I listed above.
Overall: not worth the price, reservation logistics, or wait. I gave it 2 stars because the date went well gave us a fun story to talk about how overated the place was.
may
We came here to celebrate a friend’s engagement and had a wonderful experience. Nari is a contemporary Thai restaurant that has won numerous awards, as well as receiving their first Michelin in 2023! They’re located inside Hotel Kabuki, which you have to enter through the hotel’s lobby. Upon entering you are greeted by the staff. We made reservations, and were seated quickly. The staff had special made custom menus for our friends, congratulating their engagement! We started off with the gaeng gradang tod (pork croquettes). I recommend this! The bite was so tasty and I wish it lasted longer, but the pork croquette pairs so well with the ajad pickle, making it one perfect bite. Within the first course we also ordered the Yum sum o (citrus salad), Miang pia (branzino), and squid & pork jowl. The salad consisted of some melons and fruits and was very refreshing! It was sweet and tangy, and the coconut flakes add some extra texture to every bite. The miang pia is a must try. It comes with a few veggie options as a wrap (lettuce, cabbage, etc). The branzino is cooked perfectly with the right texture and tenderness. I love that they added so much other ingredients with it. Each bite is so flavorful and the lettuce wrap makes it refreshing. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the squid and pork jowl. I felt like the dish was a little too salty for my liking. For the second course we decided on the prik king gai (crispy chicken) and namprik kapi pla. The prik king gai was good and has a small kick to it; I did think it was a little too crispy as I couldnt really taste the meat. The namprik kapi pla was paired with jasmine rice, and was very flavorful. I’m not the biggest fan of spice and curry, but my friends seemed to enjoy this dish. We ended dinner off with dream of lod chong (pandan parfait) and wan yen which was an iced dessert consisting of fruits, sago, and jelly. I def recommend the wan yen, it was easy to share and had a lot of fun textures and a variety of sweet treats in the mix, making it a very delightful treat to end the night. The ambiance to Nari is very nice. It was the perfect atmosphere for dinner, with dimmed lights, and modern/contemporary interior. It’s beautifully decorated. Overall I had a wonderful experience at Nari.
… moreTony Ren
Food was so good, it was one of the most memorable meals I’ve had! That’s why it deserves Michelin stars. I highly recommend squid and pork jowl, as well as miang pla
… moreNayeong Kim
We tried the tasting menu. There was not enough variation in the dishes. The pork in the different dishes tasted the same. It would have been better if the amount of food was halved and the taste was better. I was very full without satisfaction.
… morePooya Fayyaz
The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with a vibrant, stylish vibe. Service was warm and attentive, definitely a highlight of the experience.
That said, the food didn’t quite meet Michelin-level expectations. Most dishes felt overly oily and heavy, with the exception of one standout that was well-executed. Flavors lacked the balance and refinement I was hoping for.
The cocktails, however, were excellent, creative and well-crafted. I’d recommend stopping by for drinks and ambiance, but overall, the dining experience felt more average than exceptional.
… moreThat said, the food didn’t quite meet Michelin-level expectations. Most dishes felt overly oily and heavy, with the exception of one standout that was well-executed. Flavors lacked the balance and refinement I was hoping for.
The cocktails, however, were excellent, creative and well-crafted. I’d recommend stopping by for drinks and ambiance, but overall, the dining experience felt more average than exceptional.