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Wako

Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Inner Richmond, San Francisco
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    Michiel J.
    "Omakase and the best sushi I ever had."(18 Tips)
    Ashley M.
    "wagu beef nigiri & the best otoro"(12 Tips)
    Jason H.
    "Amazing food by the now Michelin ranked chef."(2 Tips)
    Christian F.
    "Pricey but you get what you pay for from here, Quality."(3 Tips)
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  • Rafi R.heart icon on user image
    Rafi RomeroMarch 10, 2016
    This place is unbelievably good. Daigo is my go-to sushi place when I'm in SF, but this is mind-blowingly better. Come and just order 1 piece of everything on the a la carte nigiri daily specials menu
    Upvoted Mar 3
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    ReserveFebruary 3, 2016
    Wako seamlessly melds Japanese and Californian cuisines in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. The striking dishes are composed of locally sourced seafood and produce. Read more
  • Benjy W.heart icon on user image
    Benjy WeinbergerJanuary 6, 2017
    The Omakse may seem pricy, but $92 gets you very generous amounts of some of the best, most inventive food I've ever had.
  • Ashley M.heart icon on user image
    Ashley MowreyMay 11, 2015
    It's intimate, cozy, delicious, and wonderful. Perfect for an anniversary dinner. Get the omakase, it comes with wagu beef nigiri & the best otoro I've had since Maruya had their original sushi chefs.
  • Reserve
    ReserveJuly 6, 2016
    Wako seamlessly melds Japanese and California flavors, combining local seafood and produce in its omakase nigiri, which includes 12 pieces of nigiri (raw fish over rice) and other fresh small plates. Read more
  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfFebruary 15, 2015
    Sit at the bar. The omakase is excellent and their nigiri menu is more eclectic than most places. Definitely a fan.
  • Takeshiheart icon on user image
    TakeshiMay 28, 2015
    Truly authentic and cozy Sushi place. You should def try to hold the counter bar and talk with the chef!
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason HegyessyOctober 21, 2015
    Amazing food by the now Michelin ranked chef. Well deserved. Be sure to get a reservation a few days in advance.
  • Jacob W.heart icon on user image
    Jacob WolmanFebruary 27, 2016
    Nigiri Omakase. Amazing.
  • Christian F.heart icon on user image
    Christian FengJanuary 1, 2021
    Amazing. Kaisen Don for takeout was delicious. Pricey but you get what you pay for from here, Quality.
  • Agatha Y.heart icon on user image
    Agatha YuNovember 9, 2015
    I enjoyed the more contemporary style of nigiri seasoning. The Saba and ootoro is on point 👌🏻
  • Khanh N.heart icon on user image
    Khanh NguyenAugust 24, 2014
    Omakase is the way to go. This is what's waiting for you near the end.
  • Sherry L.
    Sherry LiMarch 17, 2015
    Love this place! My new favorite authentic mid-high end sushi place. Get the omakase!
  • Grace S.
    Grace S.November 19, 2015
    Sunomono, wagyu beef nigiri and the 7-course omakase
  • Grace S.
    Grace S.November 19, 2015
    Sunomono, wagyu beef nigiri, and 7-course nigiri
  • Kai C.heart icon on user image
    Kai CaoAugust 1, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Omakase. Do it.
  • Judy C.heart icon on user image
    Judy CariMarch 9, 2015
    The nigiri is very good here. Especially if you are a fan of fish pate, it's fantastic here.
  • Catarina L.
    Catarina LaiJune 7, 2014
    chirashi bowl is always a good start if you are unable to make up your mind. it is "Oishī" guaranteed
  • Kayo S.heart icon on user image
    Kayo S.February 7, 2015
    Expensive but totally worth it for quality, flavor and presentation. Omakase recommended.
  • Jeffrey C.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey ChiangNovember 22, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Best Japanese restaurant in Bay Area.
  • Odile R.
    Odile RoujolMay 27, 2016
    Great sushi. Eat at the bar
  • Andrej R.heart icon on user image
    Andrej RusakovNovember 26, 2017
    The 11 course omakase is great. Gets you really, really full.
  • Michiel J.heart icon on user image
    Michiel JanssenDecember 16, 2016
    Omakase and the best sushi I ever had.
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SteinDecember 20, 2015
    make a reservation at the bar. the tasting is great
  • Kathleen E.
    Kathleen EggeJune 7, 2014
    The Chowamushi and fresh Octopus were to die for
  • Eric P.heart icon on user image
    Eric PanJuly 23, 2017
    Omakase is beautiful
  • Michiel J.heart icon on user image
    Michiel JanssenDecember 9, 2016
    Best omakase in the city!
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MelnickMarch 22, 2015
    Go for the prix fixe kaiseki style menu.
  • O L.heart icon on user image
    O LOctober 13, 2019
    The best fish I’ve had in SF
  • Mary M.heart icon on user image
    Mary McbrideJuly 20, 2014
    Yummy!!!! Best Sushi in town
  • Yen M.
    Yen MMarch 6, 2016
    Sushi is good but expensive. Ichi Ni still wins by far in San Francisco.
  • Daveheart icon on user image
    DaveApril 20
    the anago is goated
    Upvoted Apr 20
  • Tania Z.heart icon on user image
    Tania ZapataApril 27, 2016
    Omakase, of course.
  • Anelya G.heart icon on user image
    Anelya GrantDecember 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Omakase is the best
  • Nat M.heart icon on user image
    Nat McCullyFebruary 4, 2015
    Best omakase ever. Really.
  • Urban Nomad
    Urban NomadFebruary 4, 2017
    One Michelin star.
  • Jeffrey C.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey ChiangNovember 22, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Michelin one star ⭐️ 2016
  • Jon R.heart icon on user image
    Jon RiceAugust 27, 2017
    Sublime sushi experience.
  • Sophie N.heart icon on user image
    Sophie NovatiOctober 26, 2015
    The nigiri!!
  • Ming M.heart icon on user image
    Ming MingJanuary 25, 2015
    Omakase, do it!
  • Steep B.heart icon on user image
    Steep BeachSeptember 5, 2014
    The omakase.
  • Jim Y.
    Jim YangMay 31, 2014
    100% Japanese !!
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