KUSAKABE
584 Washington Street, San Francisco, California 94111
About the Business
KUSAKABE is a renowned Japanese restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco, California. Situated at 584 Washington Street, this establishment offers a unique dining experience with its delicious food and convenient meal takeaway options. Known for its fresh and authentic Japanese cuisine, KUSAKABE provides a wide range of traditional dishes prepared with the finest ingredients. Whether you're craving sushi, sashimi, or bento boxes, this restaurant has something for everyone. With its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, KUSAKABE is the perfect spot to enjoy a delectable meal in the bustling city of San Francisco.
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584 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
17:00 - 21:00
Wednesday:
17:00 - 21:00
Thursday:
17:00 - 21:00
Friday:
17:00 - 21:00
Saturday:
17:00 - 21:00
Sunday:
17:00 - 21:00
Reviews
"KUSAKABE is authentically amazing! I spent 3 years traveling to and from Japan in my mid-20s on a mission to find the best sushi in the world...from high class dining on the streets of Fukuoka, to "chefs choice" roulette in private gardens outside Kyoto, and down onto the very shipyard docks in Tokyo where they unload the fish. In all my time before those trips, and since, I was never able to find a sushi restaurant that could measure up ... until KUSAKABE. The atmosphere, the quality of the fish, the service, the diversity of flavors, the careful preparation of every bite...perfection! I would have sworn I was back in Japan if it weren't for all the English on the menu and the English speaking staff explaining the each course. I definitely suffered a bunch of sticker shock at the fixed price menu, but after my experience, I had to accept that it was not only fair, but necessary. While the cost of a dinner for four here can cost as much as a new smartphone (or even more!), that dinner is a whole heck of a lot cheaper than buying an airplane ticket to Japan in order to find anything close to this authentic. And with the intimate, high diversity, fixed course experience that they serve, the price is a necessary to cover their costs of staff and low table turnover. If you are a sushi snob (like me), you will not be disappointed. If you want to eat sushi like you would in the best sushi restaurants in Japan, you will save yourself a ton of time and money to go here. If you want to impress business partners with a fancy dinner, there is almost no better way. And if you simply want to have a quiet intimate date night, the atmosphere and service here will hit the spot just right."
"Service was very good, all the servers that brought out the dishes and sushi described everything that was being served. After you finish with your current course they clear your table expeditiously and serve the next course soon after so you’re not sitting very long without any food. Before our meal the server recommend a few sakes based on your personal flavor preference and let us sample some before we finalized what we wanted to drink for our meal. Atmosphere was your typical high end modern omakase interior that primarily comprises of wood. We were seated at a table and it didn’t feel as intimate as other omakase restaurants where you get to converse with the chef. The server told us that counter seating was booked two months out so plan ahead if that’s the option you want to go for. Food was good overall, they serve more non-sushi dishes than other omakase restaurants which reminded me of kaiseki style cuisine in Japan where they prepare dishes based on seasonality. The course where they bring you a plate of 9 different sides was plated really well and most of them were good and the ocean trout was my favorite. The zuke chutoro piece that came out first for the sushi portion was my favorite, all the others were good but I had better quality and flavor at other restaurants like Omakase or Hinata. Overall I would give this restaurant a 4.2/5 and I did appreciate that they incorporated more Japanese dishes throughout the course if the meal."
"Honestly one of the best omakase I’ve had in the States. And it’s inexpensive! $198 for 18 courses without sacrificing any food quality and in SF downtown is simply amazing. This is a place I’ll definitely come back."
"I just had the pleasure of dining at this gem of a restaurant, and I must say it was the best Omakase experience I’ve ever had. The dishes were not just fresh; they were a burst of flavors, each one meticulously crafted. I’d give it 10 stars if I could! One thing to note, they exclusively offer Omakase, an 18-course culinary journey (you can do a paring of wine or sake) While it might seem high-priced at first glance, when you consider the quality and artistry that goes into each dish, it’s worth every penny. If you’re a true food enthusiast seeking a memorable dining experience, don’t miss out on this culinary masterpiece! ;) (I got too excited and forgot the good pictures)"
"I was able to visit Kusakabe a couple weeks ago for their 8PM seating. There were a total of 18 courses (see pictures for courses, ordered from first to last). Each course is prepared by one of the sushi chefs at the counter, and placed in front of you. Each course was unique in presentation and taste, and the wait staff and chefs were enthusiastic in describing the fish used in each course, where they came from, and other such info. There are two options for seating - either at the sushi counter, or at one of the tables. The counter seating is my preference, but was on a first-come, first-served seating (which we were lucky enough to get). Unlike some other omakase restaurants, parties were served their courses when they arrived and were ready, so there was no need to wait on other diners to finish a course. This gave the whole experience a much more relaxed feeling, as you were able to progress through the menu at your own pace, without feeling rushed or pressured. Overall, this was an incredible experience, and well worth the price, in my opinion. Their menu changes once per season, so I'll look forward to seeing the differences whenever I next have a chance to visit."
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