AKIKOS

4.7

1607 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Innovative

Located in the vibrant East Cut neighborhood, just a 15-minute walk from the Ferry Building, our diverse and sustainability-driven menu offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Omakase experience. We blend innovative takes on Japanese cuisine with local, seasonal ingredients and fish sourced from Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu Fish Market. Signature dishes, such as our Shokupan—grilled milk bread topped with toro and golden Kaluga caviar—and the aged, soy-cured bluefin tuna nigiri, showcase a harmonious fusion of premium seafood and thoughtfully curated ingredients, presented with creative flair.
Please note, we currently offer Omakase experiences exclusively for lunch and dinner, with no à la carte options available. For guests seeking to enhance their experience, additional nigiri selections are available a la carte from our nama menu after the tasting. The Omakase lunch experience is priced at $150 per guest, and the Omakase dinner experience is priced at $255 per guest.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 397-3218
Website
http://akikosrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ray Lee
Private party facilities
For large party reservations and private events, please contact Linda@akikosrestaurant.com.

Location
430 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Neighborhood
SOMA
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

AKIKOS Omakase
$255.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience a multi-course Omakase experience priced at $255 per person. Featuring a thoughtfully curated seasonal menu highlighting a two-part lobster course, caviar, and truffles. Our sushi is focused on seasonal seafood sourced from the renowned Toyosu Fish Market. Each fish is meticulously aged in our Dryager, ensuring optimal conditions with precise humidity and temperature control. In order for us to provide you the best dining experience possible, please do let us know if you or any of your guests have any food allergies or dietary restrictions that we should be aware of.
Nigiri Focus Omakase
$155.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience our Nigiri-centric $155 menu, which features a 10-piece seasonal curated sushi course accompanied by four Otsumami starters. It is available for dinner only Tuesday through Thursday.
Lunch Omakase
$150.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience a multi-course Lunch Omakase experience priced at $150 per person. Featuring a thoughtfully curated seasonal menu highlighting a two-part lobster course, caviar, and truffles. Our sushi is focused on seasonal seafood sourced from the renowned Toyosu Fish Market. Each fish is meticulously aged in our Dryager, ensuring optimal conditions with precise humidity and temperature control. In order for us to provide you with the best dining experience possible, please do let us know if you or any of your guests have any food allergies or dietary restrictions that we should be aware of.

What 1,607 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Japanese
San Francisco
Best Service
San Francisco
Best Ambiance
San Francisco
Innovative
San Francisco
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Review summary

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Akikos offers an extraordinary dining experience with its "phenomenal" omakase and impeccable service. Guests rave about the "best sushi" and "creative" menu, making it a must-try for special occasions. While it is "expensive," many diners agree it's "worth it" for the exceptional quality and memorable atmosphere.

1,607 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was at Akiko’s several years ago when it was still in its very small location. Most of the time when an amazing place expands the restaurant loses some of what makes it special. Well - that myth was busted. The staff was friendly, the service impeccable, and the Omikase experience was one of the top 10 meals of my life. My husband, son and I had a most memorable meal.
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Jai
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best omakase experience in the city. Aged fish beautifully presented. Exquisite favors. Plan to order beyond the set menu
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Ricard
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The sauce combination with the food was not working well
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Jason
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
18 courses of pure bliss! Every dish was incredible! Service was superb.
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Philip
San Francisco
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ingredient quality was excellent and several of the bites were truly superb. Presentation was immaculate. Service was excellent. However, some bites were quite over-seasoned to the point that the fish flavors were clobbered. The scallop is one example; it was over-salted to the point that it burned my tongue (but the toasted goma was memorable). The botan ebi tasted only of coconut, but the texture was perfect. Barracuda was salt and char-forward. The alcohol prices are, um, “aggressive.”For example, a pour of Nikka from the Barrel is $35. An entire *bottle* costs less than $70 retail in the Bay Area, and a typical price for a pour is $18, if memory serves.
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Barry
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful spot amazing food. They proudly display their aging boxes where they elevate the flavor of their offerings
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Brittany
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Omakase at Akiko‘s is one of the most amazing experiences for the palate. The creativity of the small bites is exquisite. The aged sushi melts in your mouth. We loved every minute.
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Alex
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Omakase experience! Everything was delicious and conveniently downtown. Certainly a bit pricey but also to be expected given the location and quality of food.
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Scott
Charlotte
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food. Great service. Outstanding evening.
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eatpdxfood
Portland
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a fantastic experience with amazing food and helpful staff. We had a great time. The sake pairing was perfect.
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FAQs

AKIKOS is rated 4.7 stars by 1607 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

430 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

Neighborhood
SOMA
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ray Lee
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://akikosrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 397-3218
Private party facilities
For large party reservations and private events, please contact Linda@akikosrestaurant.com.

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AKIKOS

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Experiences

AKIKOS Omakase

Nigiri Focus Omakase

Lunch Omakase

Menu

Otsumami

Salad

Chawanmushi

Shokupan

Sunomono

Nigiri

Hirame

Buri

Gensei Sake

Uni

Buri

Ji Kinmedai

Toro

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