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Stylish, rustic-chic bistro for classic & contemporary sushi rolls, plus other Japanese seafood.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 430 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 397-3218
Website: https://akikosrestaurant.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Nikolai Oreshkin
Akiko’s Restaurant is a solid omakase spot that I’ve visited twice—once at the bar and once seated at a table—and the experience does vary depending on where you sit.
The bar seating clearly stands out. Portions felt more generous, and the personal interaction with the chef made a noticeable difference. Watching each nigiri being prepared and served directly to you adds warmth and intention that elevates the meal. The table seating is more comfortable, especially for a longer dinner, but the experience feels slightly less engaging.
Some of the nigiri were truly outstanding. The coffee-cured bluefin and the chocolate-cured ocean trout were both memorable and creative without being gimmicky. The toro tuna belly was also excellent—rich, clean, and perfectly balanced.
Same-day reservations were possible on both visits, which is a big plus for an omakase of this caliber in San Francisco. Overall, Akiko’s offers high-quality sushi and a reliable experience, with the bar seating being the way to go if you want the best version of the omakase.
… moreThe bar seating clearly stands out. Portions felt more generous, and the personal interaction with the chef made a noticeable difference. Watching each nigiri being prepared and served directly to you adds warmth and intention that elevates the meal. The table seating is more comfortable, especially for a longer dinner, but the experience feels slightly less engaging.
Some of the nigiri were truly outstanding. The coffee-cured bluefin and the chocolate-cured ocean trout were both memorable and creative without being gimmicky. The toro tuna belly was also excellent—rich, clean, and perfectly balanced.
Same-day reservations were possible on both visits, which is a big plus for an omakase of this caliber in San Francisco. Overall, Akiko’s offers high-quality sushi and a reliable experience, with the bar seating being the way to go if you want the best version of the omakase.
Nadya H.
We had such a great experience, from the moment we walked in to when we left. We were greeted warmly when we entered, and the hostess acknowledged the special occasion we were celebrating, which was such a nice touch. We were seated exactly where we had requested, had our coats checked, and sat down at the bar where our menus were already waiting. The menu even included a note recognizing our celebration, which really made us feel welcomed.
The set omakase was excellent. We loved it all but particularly enjoyed their signature dish,and the coffee cured nigiri as well as the chocolate one. Every course was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Our meal was well paced. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. We also added a few pieces from the regular menu and those were just as good. The ice cream dessert was the perfect end to the meal.
What stood out as well was the service. The staff were attentive without hovering and clearly very experienced. It felt relaxed, polished, and genuinely welcoming.
Highly recommend Akiko’s if you are looking for incredible sushi and thoughtful service.
… moreThe set omakase was excellent. We loved it all but particularly enjoyed their signature dish,and the coffee cured nigiri as well as the chocolate one. Every course was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Our meal was well paced. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. We also added a few pieces from the regular menu and those were just as good. The ice cream dessert was the perfect end to the meal.
What stood out as well was the service. The staff were attentive without hovering and clearly very experienced. It felt relaxed, polished, and genuinely welcoming.
Highly recommend Akiko’s if you are looking for incredible sushi and thoughtful service.
Karl Zheng
Came here recently to celebrate with work colleagues. Food and service were excellent as usual. Atmosphere is probably still my favorite part about Akikos. It’s modern and open versus a more traditional counter experience. Highly recommended for groups. A la carte menu ensures everyone is satisfied including providing an opportunity to order another bite of something particularly enjoyable on the menu.
… moreCHURAN LIN
Before going this time, I looked it up again and saw that the reviews were extremely polarized.
I honestly thought I’d end up on the good side of that divide… but nope.
It made me realize that maybe my taste back then just wasn’t that great.
Not a single dish was memorable or impressive.
And the service — honestly? It felt like if you weren’t actively watching the server, she’d roll her eyes at you behind your back, like you somehow owed her something. It was incredibly unpleasant.
The overall service vibe was bad, too.
And the music?? Straight-up pop music, like being in a bar — but isn’t this supposed to be a Japanese omakase? I genuinely don’t get it.
And then at the end, the bill had a 6% “mandate fee” added on???
My friend said it was only mentioned in tiny print somewhere on the menu.
In the end it came out to $300+ per person.
With that kind of money, there are so many better places I could eat at.
Why would I do this to myself again?
… moreI honestly thought I’d end up on the good side of that divide… but nope.
It made me realize that maybe my taste back then just wasn’t that great.
Not a single dish was memorable or impressive.
And the service — honestly? It felt like if you weren’t actively watching the server, she’d roll her eyes at you behind your back, like you somehow owed her something. It was incredibly unpleasant.
The overall service vibe was bad, too.
And the music?? Straight-up pop music, like being in a bar — but isn’t this supposed to be a Japanese omakase? I genuinely don’t get it.
And then at the end, the bill had a 6% “mandate fee” added on???
My friend said it was only mentioned in tiny print somewhere on the menu.
In the end it came out to $300+ per person.
With that kind of money, there are so many better places I could eat at.
Why would I do this to myself again?
Rosa Lee
Absolute delight and the best omakase and nigiri I have ever had. We sat at the bar. Each dish in the otsumami was incredible. I think my favorites were the Fuji Salmon, Sashimi, Robusuta, and Chawanmushi. I thought they had set the bar quite high with the otsumami but the nigiri did not disappoint at all. The rice is steamed very fresh and each piece was made in front of us. The fish intentionally at room temperature with the warm rice really made the flavors pop in a way I had never experienced before with nigiri. Just fantastic. Our chef was lovely to watch and everything she made was perfection. I think my favorites were Karei, Kanpachi, tokishirazu, and botan ebi. We liked all the items so much when they gave us the additional menu we ordered a few more pieces. Can’t wait to come back!
… morejosephine richburg
One of the most delicious meals I’ve had in a very long time. We had the Omakase and each course was unique and tasty. Service was impeccable and the ambience was perfect. Overall a great dining experience. Thank you!
… moreAnshul Mathur
One of the very best omakases on the West Coast. Their coffee cured blue fin tuna and their toro are fantastic.
… moreKen H
The Japanese sushi chef was knowledgeable about sushi down to where the rice was coming from and the different grades of uni. Food tasted great and really enjoyed it until the young waiter came to start collecting my dishes and took away my chopsticks holder while I was still eating my pickled ginger. It was a good meal though. Just the service could be more polished.
… moreYon Burke
Amazing experience. I went on a quiet evening. As expected, sushi was fantastic. I have been to Friends Only and wanted to try Akikos upon my next visit to SF. Had wonderful conversations with another guest and our chef. Sushi was tasty and attention to detail was 100%. The Toro, Zuke, Buri, and Uni were my favorite. It was so good, had to order a few more pieces. Will be back and thank you!
… moreElmer Ramirez
Recommended by our fav omakasein Virginia (Modan) we had an unforgettable omakase experience at AKIKOS (430 Folsom St, San Francisco’s East Cut). The meticulously prepared dishes were exquisite—pristine fish from Toyosu, innovative dry-aging, and standout touches like toro-caviar shokupan. Flavors were refined, fresh, and perfectly balanced.
Service was superior: attentive, knowledgeable, and warm, especially at the chef’s counter. The spacious interior and well-lit bar felt modern, elegant, and inviting.
Too bad another SF spot shares a similar name (Akiko’s Sushi Bar)—it’s nowhere near this level. Book the right one for top-tier Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended!
… moreService was superior: attentive, knowledgeable, and warm, especially at the chef’s counter. The spacious interior and well-lit bar felt modern, elegant, and inviting.
Too bad another SF spot shares a similar name (Akiko’s Sushi Bar)—it’s nowhere near this level. Book the right one for top-tier Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended!