Yoma Cafe - Japanese Kitchen: Bento Box, Sushi, Sandwiches, Snacks, Boba Drinks — Restaurant in San Francisco

Just… wow. I’m not normally one to leave text-based reviews, but this place is something to be commended for.

I came here at the suggestion of a friend, who had found it on some local restaurant review magazines. It’s a block away from the south side of Golden Gate Park. It was my last dinner before heading back to my home state of Minnesota.

As we approached the restaurant, we were able to spot it easily because of its huge neon green sign. Viewing it closer, it looked a little bit on the small side, with several tables and some wall seating. Don’t let this fool you, though - the place is bursting with personality with a tropical and enthusiastic feel all around.

The environment definitely paints a picture about the customer service. The woman who took our orders at the register was extremely friendly, and we had a short conversation about how I was ordering some extra food to bring back to the airport and how I was soon heading back. And she was being absolutely genuine when she asked me more and wished me safe travels back. It was a rare, pleasant interaction that you won’t find too often when eating out.

Most surprisingly, though, the food. Not what I was expecting, in the good way.

I paid around 17 dollars for the bento plate plus a side of curry. The portions were hefty, but thankfully, also delicious. I ended up getting a chicken katsu with gyoza and a side of curry, and that curry is some of the best Japanese curry I’ve had, even after having gone to Japan three times (the most recent trip being 4 months before this review). I ended up buying a few more items to bring back to the airport to eat, which honestly was one of the best decisions of my life.

Next time I’m in the area, I’m definitely coming back.

Honestly, I would give this place six stars if I could, but we all know that isn’t possible. Only if!

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I recently discovered Yoma Cafe while driving around Irving Street, and it quickly became my favorite spot. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry and Taro milk tea with boba, and I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portions of curry dish. The chicken katsu had a perfectly crispy coating while remaining tender inside and it's super super juicy moreover the curry was packed with flavor and just the right amount of spices. I was impressed with the quality of the ingredients such as fresh veggies and Yoyo, the owner, informed me that she sources the freshest ingredients from the community market every morning to ensure that she serves only top-quality meals.

The Taro milk tea was equally impressive, with fresh boba that was neither too hard nor too soft. It was just perfect boba I ever had. What's more, the price was incredibly reasonable for the amount and quality of food provided. For just $10-12, I received a huge bowl of delicious, nutritious food and plenty of snacks start with $4- $8.

The friendly staff and cozy ambiance contributed to my positive experiences plus the unisex restroom was immaculately clean, which demonstrated their commitment to hygiene.

Overall, I highly recommend Yoma Cafe for their Chicken Katsu Curry, Taro milk tea and other menu options. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's definitely...

For a tiny cafe - I’d give this a 4.5 star review because they are super nice here! Was looking for a restaurant on a Wednesday night and found this tucked between two Japanese restaurants! First off, it’s super small and not your typical wait service cafe. You order at the counter and if they aren’t busy they can deliver your food but be prepared to get it as well at the counter. We ordered the chicken katsu sando and pork cutlet sando as well as chicken cutlet curry, jja jang myun, mushroom and egg curry, friend and panko spam musabi. All washed down with beverages!

The pics of sandos you see are correct. It came as four halves and we could not finish it. The spread for the sando is a slight spicy mayo so if you aren’t into spicy, you may not enjoy this sando. My table mates could hand it but I enjoyed it heartily! The curry was decent and not spicy as was the jja jang myun. The noodles were a bit too soggy for my taste but my non-spicy, soggy eating noodle friends liked it! Not for me but it fit my pal’s palate. The panko spam musubi was a winner as well. This is a great place to grab a quick bite with no fuss or miss. They were so nice and open to feedback so we’ll be back to try other things on the menu since they have eggettes, fried calamari, popcorn chicken and...