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Wako Japanese Restaurant San Francisco Reviews
Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary with our first
Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary with our first omakase experience! Wako delivered!! Very intimate little restaurant with not too much seating but I loved the peace. The service was incredibly attentive from carefully explaining each dis
Terrible quality food, I immediately felt sick to my
Terrible quality food, I immediately felt sick to my stomach and got food poisoning. The food was also very basic and tasteless. We mistakenly thought this was a Michelin star. They used to be in 2022 and for some reason still charge like it. I am o
Owner changed from Japanese to Chinese, and there is no
Owner changed from Japanese to Chinese, and there is no japanese chef now. Food is good but not for that high price. It's not the same as the true Japanese place owned and cooked by japanese. This place used to be good but not anymore sadly.
My partner surprised me with Wako's omakase for my birthday
My partner surprised me with Wako's omakase for my birthday and it was Chef's kiss! All fish and dishes were good quality, fresh, and made with love. Chef Jin was super fun to watch and talk to. All staff were attentive and really nice. The
Enjoyed our dinner at Wako with Chef Jin.
I love their omakase and would definitely come back for more. Don't know what else to say.... Food, service and ambiance, worth the money and the trip.
This place used to be good.
Now it's average. Nothing really stands out. And I can tell the chef is Chinese that pretending to be Japanese. Not that I have issue with that, just makes me feel weird. The service is great, the food is ok. The price is too high for that quali
Didn't get too many photos cause we were sitting at the bar
Didn't get too many photos cause we were sitting at the bar talking to the chef but a super pleasant experience. We came here for an anniversary dinner and they made us a little card. It was some of the freshest fish I've had and there were
Stopped by here for Omakase with our friends who were
Stopped by here for Omakase with our friends who were visiting from Wisconsin. Had no problem getting a seat at the sushi counter for omakase for four of us about 3 weeks in advance. Everything was delicious - honestly top 2-3 omakase I've had
My boyfriend took me here for our 3 year anniversary and it
My boyfriend took me here for our 3 year anniversary and it was AMAZING! Every new item I tried I thought was the best one, the seafood was so fresh, and the service was exceptional.
A few pieces of nigiri came with warm rice.
.. I was in complete shock. Quality of the food was average as an US sushi restaurant, yet overpriced.
Enjoyed a lovely omakase experience at Wako for my birthday.
We made reservations ahead of time and the restaurant was fully seated-both table seating as well as bar seating. I was greeted by a relaxed cozy atmosphere and an adorable birthday card-a sweet gesture for the occasion we were celebrating. The prix
Amazing Omakase
Singularly the best Omakase experience I have had. The service is elegant. The space is quiet. The food is creative and crazy-delicious. We will definitely be back.
Wako is my favorite sushi restaurant in SF when I want to
Wako is my favorite sushi restaurant in SF when I want to treat myself to some high quality omakase. It can be hard to get a reservation because the place is really small, but I randomly check here and there to see if there are any last minute cancel
I went here for omakase and the restaurant was so cute,
I went here for omakase and the restaurant was so cute, cozy, and small. Omakase here was $95/person so a little cheaper than most omakase places but for really good quality. It costed more for us because we had add-ons. Some of their ingredients cam
Visited this place to celebrate an early Valentine's Day
Visited this place to celebrate an early Valentine's Day this year, and we had an exceptional experience. Most items on the omakase were thoroughly enjoyed, with fresh and high-quality ingredients. The ambiance added to the enjoyment of the meal, and
Super impressive what they are doing here.
For a very special occasion but very well worth it for the experience!
An amazing omakase experience in SF and reasonably priced.
All the sushi was so fresh and paired well with the different flavors. Even their non-sushi dishes were wonderful and their ice dessert was amazing. Make a reservation because they're very small and fill up quickly
We always love a wako visit.
The sushi chefs are super knowledge, kind, and funny. The fish is always so fresh and delicious. This is a very classic take on omakase and great value for the price!
Quite the enjoyable experience.
We did the sushi tasting and were impressed by the attention to detail and the quality of the fish and related offerings. Standouts were the wild mackerel, sea urchin, and tuna belly hand roll. In particular, the combination between the sea urchin
I really love this place! I ordered both the omakase and
I really love this place! I ordered both the omakase and the sushi tasting, so I can get double of all the nigiri, then added supplemental to make sure I didn't miss any of the nigiri either. The staff was pretty shocked I could eat all of it, but al
I came here for a Christmas Eve dinner and we had
I came here for a Christmas Eve dinner and we had reservations at the sushi bar. The restaurant is quite intimate as there's a finite number of seats at the sushi bar. There's also a handful of tables, but you don't get to see the chefs in action. We
I nearly cried eating here.
It wasn't just eating. It was truly an experience. A cozy and warm curated culinary hug. Everything was divinity. The service was immaculate but not pretentious. The chef was clearly more qualified than I could ever imagine, and what he placed in fro
This is truly the best omakase I've tried in SF.
The food was great and their menu changed daily based on what's in season and available. Chef tomo was happy to answer any questions we had on the dishes being served, and it was great to sit at the counter and watch the chefs at work. The restau
This once Michellin Star restaurant is one of my favorite
This once Michellin Star restaurant is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and fantastic food! I always recommend counter seating if you can get it, where the sushi chefs let you know about all the dishes an
Easily one of my favorite omakase places in SF.
I've been here twice now and both times did not disappoint. I would recommend this omakase to everyone I know. The fish tastes super fresh and the flavors go together very well. Service was great and the dining area was very clean.
I can't say enough good things about my dining experience
I can't say enough good things about my dining experience here. The very first bite of our initial course, the red snapper, literally put tears in my eyes. It was THAT good. And when the standards are that high off the bat, you can't help but wonder
Bf booked this veteran Michelin omakase venue for my early
Bf booked this veteran Michelin omakase venue for my early birthday celebration. I liked how they had an extensive a la carte menu. The nigri omakase was about 100$ a person, a la carte menu ranges from 10$+. Uni a la carte items were in the 15-25$ p
Chef Nakamura-san is dedicated to make the customer's
Chef Nakamura-san is dedicated to make the customer's experience exquisite. He devote his sushi making to the level of art. In particular, cherry tree smoked salmon is the one I have never tasted before and words just can not explain the taste and
MUST VISIT!! Tonight was my first time at Wako and this has
MUST VISIT!! Tonight was my first time at Wako and this has become my favorite Japanese restaurant. We were served by Chef Tomo and got the omakase plus a few handrolls. Chef Tomo is an absolute treasure and is so knowledgeable about the fish. The qu
I'm being generous with 3 stars.
Table service was lackluster and poorly executed time wise. Not comparable to other Michelin star sushi restaurants. The tasting menu was underwhelming for the price. While the fish pieces were great every single piece was served on rice that was
Excellent fresh fish, with late verities, service is
Excellent fresh fish, with late verities, service is awesome, small place but haven't had any problems getting a table pretty quick. We've been there twice. We pretty much stayed with sashimi, we did try the 49 roll which is very good.
Chefs were friendly and took the time to explain each piece
Chefs were friendly and took the time to explain each piece nigiri to us. Quality of the fish was top notch. I highly recommend the massaged Tako appetizer. We ordered the taste menu and everything was fresh and beautifully put together. The chefs we
Third time back for my birthday and still delicious as
Third time back for my birthday and still delicious as ever! My favorite this time was the cherry trout/Sakura masu, red snapper, and king mackerel/sawara! The Hokkaido uni was super fresh as well
SPECTACULAR omakase counter experience.
Every single piece was unique in flavor and texture. The sushi tasting is bomb. The chawanmushi and fried monkfish (the cheeks!) absolutely delicious. Jin and the waitstaff there were all very professional, friendly and considerate. Sushi Chef Jin wa
Made a dinner reservation at Wako for my birthday & got the
Made a dinner reservation at Wako for my birthday & got the $98/per person omakase and a few additional items! For $98 you get so much great value for freshness and a nice variety of fish. Loved especially the jalapeño marinated tuna, mackerel,
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