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KUSAKABE
Elevating Omakase in San Francisco with artful sushi and premium sake pairings.
4.2(5 reviews)
japanese
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Elevating Omakase in San Francisco with artful sushi and premium sake pairings.
KUSAKABE is a premier Japanese restaurant in San Francisco, offering an exquisite omakase dining experience that blends traditional techniques with innovative flavors. Located at 584 Washington St, we specialize in meticulously crafted sushi, featuring fresh, high-quality fish enhanced with unique toppings and sauces. Our intimate setting includes coveted counter seating for an interactive chef-led experience, complemented by curated sake pairings. Ideal for special occasions, we provide a luxurious yet welcoming atmosphere where every detail, from the savory custard to the yuzu sorbet, is designed to delight discerning diners. With a 4.7/5 rating from over 759 reviews, we are dedicated to exceptional service and culinary artistry.
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A multi-course chef's selection featuring 19+ items, including sushi, appetizers, and desserts, with seasonal ingredients and creative toppings.
Expertly curated sake selections designed to complement each course, enhancing the flavors of the omakase experience.
Interactive seating at the sushi bar for a personalized chef-led dining experience, available with advance reservation.
Custom catering for events and special occasions, offering premium Japanese cuisine and omakase-style presentations.
High-quality sushi and Japanese dishes available for takeout or delivery, perfect for enjoying at home or office.
Pretty good Omakase, although was disappointed by the communication in their service. I called earlier in the day to confirm my reservation was for the counter, to which they confirmed over the phone. When we arrived, they sat us a table when there was clearly space for 2 at the counter. I let the host know and it seemed like an inconvenience to him, yet he was able to move us to the counter. He let us know it would be an additional amount to sit there, which is fine, however the person on the phone failed to mention it whatsoever. Overall, the dinner was good.
Visited for my birthday this past weekend! Kusakabe did not disappoint. We had heard lots of great things about the food and everything exceeded our expectations. The sake pairing was generous and delicious. My only hope is that next time I can sit at the sushi bar! Can’t wait to come back
Ugh, really really wanted to love this place. This was my fifth omakase (not at this restaurant); the staff were super friendly and attentive but the sushi and flavors were lack luster to off. I also got very very sick as soon as I walked out….that has never happened to me before with sushi and like I said I have sushi from a wide range of places often (and I actually had sushi 3 times this very week already). The space is really small and it doesn’t feel like there’s any special effort to make it fit the price tag…just dim lights, wood chairs, not even a minimalist edge or anything chic. This would not be a place to dress up. The super high rating is a bit confusing. I paid $400/pp for the sushi and sake pairing, which I was happy to do but I do wish the sushi had been worth it . The sake pairing was excellently selected, the flavors went together very well. Altogether, a bit disappointed and very confused as to why I essentially threw up most of it up upon leaving. I’m typically an easy sell and I wish this had been great so I could come back often. I parked in a garage pretty close by, there were a few.
Beautiful restaurant for an evening's entertainment! The short Omakase tasting menu had 19 different items!!! They were all so varied and delicious! I especially loved the savory umami custard with tobiko fish eggs. The sushi was amazing and each had a different topping such as wasabi or shiso or ginger and chives. The sake and tea were also good. I loved the yuzu/shiso sorbet!
Took my sister for her birthday meal for an 8PM dinner seating! Booking: book via tock...if you need to cancel, you can call them, I believe 1-2 days beforehand for a refund. Requested for bar seating (did mention it would be $20/pp to guarantee) but seems like since i booked early enough and had a bday, so they were willing to accommodate without me needing to pay additional. 2 omakase $185/ea asahi draft $9 genmai cha $8 sf mandate 5% My sister thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I personally, probably because I wasn't that hungry, overall thought it was ok. In my opinion, the chefs here do put more sauce/extra flavors on the fish, which isn't my preference, as I like the fish to be the main highlight. Chef Leo was friendly and attentive. They deduct the tock deposit from the final bill. 20% auto gratuity. Street parking only.
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