Izakaya-style bar whose name means smoke, with shareable Japanese plates off a binchotan grill, smoky cocktails, whisky, and sake. Omakase courses need advance booking.
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Sushi Ai
Japanese · Fine dining · $$$$
Reservation-only omakase near the El Camino end of Broadway: about 17 courses built on dry-aged fish, around $210 with the service charge included, at two evening seatings.
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Sushi Shin
$$$$Michelin-recognized omakase counter on Arguello Street where each piece passes straight from the chef's hands to yours. Seats are scarce, so book well ahead.
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Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen from the San Francisco shop, with a rich, long-simmered pork broth, thin noodles, and chashu, on Theatre Way. Good for a quick, warming bowl.
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