Maki rolls & sashimi share table space with a variety of cooked dishes at this Japanese restaurant.
Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7001 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 668-8699
Menu Photos
Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
Kufu-Ya: A Cozy Japanese Hotpot Haven in San Francisco
Discover Kufu-Ya, your destination for authentic Japanese noodles and AYCE shabu-shabu in San Francisco. Enjoy a delightful menu featuring fresh sushi, …
Kufuya Japanese Restaurant – SF – San Francisco, CA on OpenTable
Kufu-Ya Japanese Restaurant is a trendy sushi bar in San Francisco. The interior is decorated with wooden beams, big screen TVs, comfortable seating.
Kufu-Ya – Japanese restaurant in San Francisco City – Website
Kufu-Ya presents an inviting culinary haven that emphasizes quality and fresh ingredients in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Reviews
Deanna Leung
I made a reservation and was seated immediately. Basic AYCE Shabu with one broth for your table, choice of lamb or beef and a bowl of veggies, and noodles for $35. The house sauce elevated the flavors when the broth isn’t too rich. The attentive service and private lot adds to my positive experience. Despite the full house and hectic environment, I never had to wait for more than a few minutes for something. I heard their sushi was good, but I was too focused on targeting their meat plates to try.
… morePasha Gleyzer
Wow, what a great restaurant. Half of the guests there were old-timers who would buy drinks for the chef and the waitress and drink together. That created this wonderful neighborhood restaurant atmosphere. The food was also very good: fresh fish, flavorful rice, masterfully made and presented. It was also reasonably priced. I will definitely be back for Shabu-Shabu.
… moreJohnny Auyoung
Perfect post workout for a high dose of protein! Came here hungry and the food came within 60 sec of sitting down. AYCE of 2 meats (beef + lamb) with a special sauce; veggie bowl and noodles to even it out. They were out of oysters but the uni shooters were bomb. Super quick and friendly service, plates of meat were replenished immediately after clearing them, never really had to go out of the way ask for anything. Granted, we were just one of 4 parties there and it’s chill for a date or group of friends to catch up. The broth isn’t as flavorful as other places and the selection does have less variety. Everything (meat, veggies, sauce) is brought to you, so once you sit down, just focus on eating. Overall a 4.5/5 experience with a neighborhood bias of living closeby; wouldn’t travel far for it but if you’re closeby, definitely worth a shot.
… moreTara Kelly
I loved the whole cooking everything at your table experience. It’s fun and it’s social. Perfect for a group setting. Food was really good. The restaurant itself is not that large so it is definitely a more intimate setting. I recommend making a reservation, going there ready to eat and you might as well just wear sweats because you will stuff yourself.
… moreDerrick Lin
We had the all you can eat shabu shabu, and it’s very basic. No buffet, no options, just a single hot pot with the same veggie bowl & meat plates over and over again.
It’s not bad, just super basic. Solid 3-star.
It also has a very weird parking lot.
… moreIt’s not bad, just super basic. Solid 3-star.
It also has a very weird parking lot.
Graham Leininger
Absolute let-down. I used to come here for generous portions of very fresh fish; tonight the maki rolls were extremely tiny.
The saba was awful. Probably two days old at least; almost inedible- I LOVE fresh Saba… this was so bad…
Only the spicy toro maki was good; everything else was truly mediocre, and prices are way higher than last time I came here two years ago.
Prices way up, portions way down… I’ll never eat here again.
Server was nice though.
Skip eating here. Sad that a former diamond in the rough sucks so much now.
P.s. the karaage was cooked well but they didn’t finish it with salt. It was very bland.
Edit: yup, the old Saba gave me diarrhea. Thanks for knowingly serving spoiled fish.
… moreThe saba was awful. Probably two days old at least; almost inedible- I LOVE fresh Saba… this was so bad…
Only the spicy toro maki was good; everything else was truly mediocre, and prices are way higher than last time I came here two years ago.
Prices way up, portions way down… I’ll never eat here again.
Server was nice though.
Skip eating here. Sad that a former diamond in the rough sucks so much now.
P.s. the karaage was cooked well but they didn’t finish it with salt. It was very bland.
Edit: yup, the old Saba gave me diarrhea. Thanks for knowingly serving spoiled fish.
S H
We had salmon teriyaki entree, crunch unagi roll, tiger roll, and union rolls. They all taste great. A lot of people order shabu shabu. There are 12 lots of parking next to the restaurant.
… moreChrista Carrera
one word AMAZING. Great deal on the all you can eat and also their sushi is FANTASTIC. I’m Japanese so I know! I was VERY impressed with their sushi! Get the unagi nigiri and the bluefin tuna! Fresh ingredients every time and the staff is so nice and welcoming. They’ve had regular customers for 15 years for a reason. Great local joint. If you know, you know
… moreLeonard Suguitan (Len)
Ordered Chicken Katsu entree, and I enjoyed it. The portion size was great for one person, and I even had some leftovers. Entree comes with side salad , miso soup , and rice .
My spouse got the beef & mushroom udon,, and the broth was good.
The place is known for their hot pot, so maybe next visit I’ll try it.
They have a small parking lot where the layout is awkward, because you risk someone parking behind you and may be blocked in. I’m sure that the staff with ask the patrons to move the car if a car is trying to get out.
I’d visit again to try the hot pot.
… moreMy spouse got the beef & mushroom udon,, and the broth was good.
The place is known for their hot pot, so maybe next visit I’ll try it.
They have a small parking lot where the layout is awkward, because you risk someone parking behind you and may be blocked in. I’m sure that the staff with ask the patrons to move the car if a car is trying to get out.
I’d visit again to try the hot pot.
Maria Birch
We visited Kufi-Ya and unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience.
Our friends had reserved a table for six, but my husband and I arrived earlier because we were hungry. The restaurant staff was aware that our friends would be arriving at 7 PM, as they know them well. Since we were early, we ordered a glass of wine, a bottle of sake, a cucumber salad, and one sushi roll while waiting.
Before our friends arrived, my husband specifically asked the server to provide a separate check for the items we ordered earlier. She agreed. However, when he went to pay, we were shocked to see that they had added a 20% service charge, which, according to their policy, is applied to groups of five or more. When he pointed out that there were only two of us at the time, the server responded, “But you were sitting at a table for six.” This is completely unfair and misleading.
Aside from this frustrating experience, the overall dining conditions were disappointing. The tables were sticky, which was unpleasant. There was a cold draft coming from the window, and in the restroom, the ventilation system was running instead of the heater, making it uncomfortably cold. In winter weather, the heater should be on, not a fan blowing more cold air.
As for the food, it was overpriced for the quality. There are plenty of places in San Francisco where you can find better sushi, fresher ingredients, and a cleaner atmosphere at more reasonable prices.
Overall, we left extremely disappointed and will not be returning. We cannot recommend this place based on our experience.
… moreOur friends had reserved a table for six, but my husband and I arrived earlier because we were hungry. The restaurant staff was aware that our friends would be arriving at 7 PM, as they know them well. Since we were early, we ordered a glass of wine, a bottle of sake, a cucumber salad, and one sushi roll while waiting.
Before our friends arrived, my husband specifically asked the server to provide a separate check for the items we ordered earlier. She agreed. However, when he went to pay, we were shocked to see that they had added a 20% service charge, which, according to their policy, is applied to groups of five or more. When he pointed out that there were only two of us at the time, the server responded, “But you were sitting at a table for six.” This is completely unfair and misleading.
Aside from this frustrating experience, the overall dining conditions were disappointing. The tables were sticky, which was unpleasant. There was a cold draft coming from the window, and in the restroom, the ventilation system was running instead of the heater, making it uncomfortably cold. In winter weather, the heater should be on, not a fan blowing more cold air.
As for the food, it was overpriced for the quality. There are plenty of places in San Francisco where you can find better sushi, fresher ingredients, and a cleaner atmosphere at more reasonable prices.
Overall, we left extremely disappointed and will not be returning. We cannot recommend this place based on our experience.