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AKIKOS, San Francisco, CA

AKIKOS

4.8
4.8
1607 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 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 11:30–13:30 Tue–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    US$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.
    AKIKOS Omakase photo

  • Nigiri Focus Omakase

    US$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.
    Nigiri Focus Omakase photo

  • Lunch Omakase

    US$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.
    Lunch Omakase photo

Menu

Otsumami

  • Salad

    • Chawanmushi

      egg custard, snow crab, lobster

      • Shokupan

        milk toast, toro, golden kaluga caviar

        • Sunomono

          stone clam, giant clam, kyuri, sanbaizu

          Nigiri

          • Hirame

            halibut

            • Buri

              yellowtail

              • Gensei Sake

                chum salmon

                • Uni

                  sea urchin

                  • Buri

                    matured yellowtail

                    • Ji Kinmedai

                      goldeneye red snapper

                      • Toro

                        bluefin belly

                        Last updated: 21 November 2024

                        What 1,607 people are saying

                        Overall ratings and reviews

                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                        4.8
                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.8Food
                        • 4.9Service
                        • 4.8Ambience
                        • 4.1Value

                        Noise • Moderate

                        Loved For

                        • San Francisco Bay Area

                          Japanese

                        • San Francisco

                          Best Service

                        • San Francisco

                          Best Ambience

                        • San Francisco

                          Innovative

                        • San Francisco

                          Japanese

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        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

                        1. OpenTable Diner

                          Vancouver

                          5 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          5 reviews

                          Dined 5 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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                        2. Jai

                          San Francisco

                          4 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          4 reviews

                          Dined on 12 November 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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                        3. Ricard

                          New York City

                          1 review

                          1.0

                          1 review

                          Dined on 10 November 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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                        4. Jason

                          Las Vegas

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined on 10 November 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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                        5. Philip

                          San Francisco

                          8 reviews

                          3.0

                          8 reviews

                          Dined on 10 November 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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                        6. Brittany

                          San Francisco

                          8 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          8 reviews

                          Dined on 8 November 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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                        7. Barry

                          San Francisco

                          3 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          3 reviews

                          Dined on 8 November 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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                        8. Alex

                          San Francisco

                          3 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          3 reviews

                          Dined on 31 October 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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                        9. Scott

                          Charlotte

                          5 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          5 reviews

                          Dined on 26 October 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Phenomenal food. Great service. Outstanding evening.

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                        10. eatpdxfood

                          Portland

                          13 reviews

                          5.0

                          13 reviews

                          Dined on 24 October 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 4.8 stars by 1607 OpenTable diners.

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

                        Make a booking

                        2 people
                        19:00
                        Booked 11 times today
                        Experiences are available.
                        Google Map for AKIKOS

                        430 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105

                        Additional information

                        • Area
                          SOMA
                        • Hours of Operation
                          Tue–Fri 11:30–13:30 Tue–Sat 17:30–20:30
                        • 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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