San Francisco | Akari Japanese Bistro – A Surprising 4.9⭐

📍1155 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Planned to try Okane but — classic P move — didn’t book ahead 😅. Ended up at Akari Japanese Bistro, a 4.9-rated spot so authentic it was filled with Japanese diners… and we easily scored a walk-in table! 🍣 Deluxe Chirashi Bowl The appetizer alone stole the show: Sea Bream with Yuzu & Cucumber – lightly grilled, crispy outside, tender inside Tempura – perfectly fried, with translucent, juicy shrimp Three traditional side dishes – refined, flavorful, and healthy The sashimi? Thick-cut, six kinds plus uni and roe — generous and fresh. 🍲 Sukiyaki The real star 🌟! I haven’t had sukiyaki this good in years. Even the non-Wagyu version was outstanding — deeply savory-sweet broth, tender meat, and silky tofu. It made every other sukiyaki I’ve tried taste like… just hot pot. No wonder locals call it the best sukiyaki in SF. 💵 ~$90 per person Not exactly Otoya East Coast pricing, but the quality and authenticity make it worth it. 👘 Vibe: Low-key, traditional, full of Japanese locals ✅ Ideal for: An authentic sukiyaki craving without the reservation hassle #AkariSF #SukiyakiLove #WagyuSukiyaki #BestSukiyakiSF #JapaneseFoodSF #BayAreaEats #SFFoodFind #NoReservationNeeded