San Francisco | Akari Japanese Bistro β A Surprising 4.9β
π1155 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Planned to try Okane but β classic P move β didnβt book ahead π . Ended up at Akari Japanese Bistro, a 4.9-rated spot so authentic it was filled with Japanese dinersβ¦ and we easily scored a walk-in table! π£ Deluxe Chirashi Bowl The appetizer alone stole the show: Sea Bream with Yuzu & Cucumber β lightly grilled, crispy outside, tender inside Tempura β perfectly fried, with translucent, juicy shrimp Three traditional side dishes β refined, flavorful, and healthy The sashimi? Thick-cut, six kinds plus uni and roe β generous and fresh. π² Sukiyaki The real star π! I havenβt had sukiyaki this good in years. Even the non-Wagyu version was outstanding β deeply savory-sweet broth, tender meat, and silky tofu. It made every other sukiyaki Iβve tried taste likeβ¦ just hot pot. No wonder locals call it the best sukiyaki in SF. π΅ ~$90 per person Not exactly Otoya East Coast pricing, but the quality and authenticity make it worth it. π Vibe: Low-key, traditional, full of Japanese locals β Ideal for: An authentic sukiyaki craving without the reservation hassle #AkariSF #SukiyakiLove #WagyuSukiyaki #BestSukiyakiSF #JapaneseFoodSF #BayAreaEats #SFFoodFind #NoReservationNeeded
