Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 1.
Ju-Ni
sushi · japanese · San Francisco
★ Michelin
michelin-level sushi craftsmanship that justifies the splurge—precise, refined, no filler.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
16 min · $$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.5Y4.6MS
Google4.7(509)Yelp4.6(548)Tripadvisor4.5(20)
Warning$$$$. this is a special occasion move, not a casual dinner.
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Rank 2.
Akari Japanese Bistro
japanese · San Francisco
serious ratings across the board at $ prices—akari's doing real japanese food without the markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
6 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:00G4.9TY4.8MS
Google4.9(114)Yelp4.8(84)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so early reviews might not tell the whole story yet.
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Rank 3.
YASIJANG
korean · japanese-izakaya · San Francisco
korean-japanese hybrid that actually works—izakaya energy with smart pricing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 00:00G4.7TY4.8MS
Google4.7(122)Yelp4.8(228)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglow review volume; hit or miss if you're looking for consistency.
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Rank 4.
An | Japanese Restaurant
japanese · sushi · #510 2nd Floor
tight sushi program with high marks across platforms—An knows what it's doing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
19 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:30G4.8T4.9Y4.6MS
Google4.8(176)Yelp4.6(212)Tripadvisor4.9(12)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size and $$$ price tag mean you're betting on reputation more than volume.
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Rank 5.
KEN
japanese · San Francisco
Michelin GuideInfatuation
michelin-approved japanese at $$ with near-perfect ratings—ken's the real deal and a steal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 21:00G4.9TY4.9MS
Google4.9(157)Yelp4.9(121)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Taniku Izakaya
japanese · yakitori · San Francisco
izakaya with range—yakitori, tonkatsu, ramen all in one spot, solid execution across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 16:30 — 00:00G4.7TY4.7MS
Google4.7(438)Yelp4.7(342)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Zentarou Sushi and Sake Bar
sushi · japanese · San Francisco
sushi and sake done right at fair prices—consistent 4.6+ ratings suggest they nail the basics.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 22:00G4.8T5.0Y4.6MS
Google4.8(250)Yelp4.6(213)Tripadvisor5.0
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Rank 8.
Wabi Sabi SF at Nob Hill
japanese · San Francisco
wabi sabi's nob hill location keeps the japanese fundamentals solid without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 13:00 — 00:00G4.8TY4.5MS
Google4.8(267)Yelp4.5(143)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Hinata
sushi · japanese · San Francisco
sushi with 4.7+ consistency—hinata's doing the craft right if you're willing to spend $$$.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
4 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 22:00G4.7T4.9Y4.5MS
Google4.7(459)Yelp4.5(851)Tripadvisor4.9(19)
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Rank 10.
Sushi Sheng 鮨昇
japanese · asian · San Francisco
sushi sheng covers ramen and sushi at $$ with perfect tripadvisor marks—versatile and honest.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.7T5.0Y4.5MS
Google4.7(516)Yelp4.5(398)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ju-Ni

Akari Japanese Bistro

YASIJANG

An | Japanese Restaurant

KEN

Taniku Izakaya

Zentarou Sushi and Sake Bar

Wabi Sabi SF at Nob Hill

Hinata

Sushi Sheng 鮨昇