Akari Japanese Bistro

Name: Akari Japanese Bistro
Address: 1155 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.9

SOMA · Japanese

1155 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103Directions

4.9114 reviews

Diners like this Japanese restaurant's authentic cuisine, including exceptionally fresh sashimi, flavorful sukiyaki, and well-prepared bento boxes. They also highlight the engaging live bluefin tuna cutting shows and the attentive, thoughtful service. Guests mention the high quality of the food makes it worth the price, despite being a bit expensive.

Intimate Japanese splurge with Blue Fin tuna and weekend Blackbird activity.

Akari Japanese Bistro is a $$$ Japanese restaurant in SOMA, San Francisco. It has logged 759 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Sashimi, bento, and chirashi bowls are among the offerings at this traditional Japanese restaurant.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

Akari Japanese Bistro reads as a high-confidence Japanese splurge: $$$$, a 4.9 Google rating from 124 reviews, and 759 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The review record points to an intimate, homey room where sushi, skewers, kaiseki, sukiyaki, and precise Blue Fin tuna service drive the conversation.

The Blackbird pattern has a clear weekend pulse, with Sunday and Saturday ranking as the busiest check-in days. Reviewers call out the Blue Fin Tuna Cutting Experience, omakase kaiseki, beef sukiyaki, yakitori, karaage, tempura, and an addictive okra salad—less a one-dish destination than a full-table Japanese feast.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

Akari holds a 4.9 Google rating from 124 reviews.
Blackbird has recorded 759 all-time check-ins here.
Sunday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
One reviewer praised an intimate, authentic, homey atmosphere.
Reviews mention omakase kaiseki, sukiyaki, sushi, skewers, and Blue Fin tuna.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Akari’s Blackbird activity is weekend-weighted: Sunday and Saturday are its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWine

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian

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The room in motion

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Flynet check ins

759

Neighborhood

SOMA

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Akari Japanese Bistro

The experience

Sashimi, bento, and chirashi bowls are among the offerings at this traditional Japanese restaurant.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.9

114 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Akari Japanese Bistro?

Akari Japanese Bistro has logged 759 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Akari Japanese Bistro busiest?

Akari Japanese Bistro is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Akari Japanese Bistro serve?

Akari Japanese Bistro serves Japanese cuisine.

How expensive is Akari Japanese Bistro?

Akari Japanese Bistro is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Akari Japanese Bistro?

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