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Akari Japanese Bistro

SOMA · Japanese

1155 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103Directions
4.9★★★★★★★★★★114 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.

Japanese bistro with Washu beef sukiyaki and weekend Blackbird traffic.

Akari Japanese Bistro is a $$$ Japanese restaurant in SOMA, San Francisco. It has logged 754 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

MondayClosed
Tuesday5:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
SundayClosed
akari-japanese.com

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Why go

Akari Japanese Bistro is a $$$ Japanese restaurant with strong public signals: a 4.9 Google rating from 123 reviews and 754 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The Blackbird crowd leans weekend, with Sunday and Saturday registering as its busiest check-in days.

The praise is specific, not vague. Reviewers call out Makunouchi lunch sets, sukiyaki with Washu beef, skewers, sushi, Hokkaido scallops, and uni from Japan. Reviewers also mention careful preparation, fresh fish, and strong pacing and portions.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Fast facts

  • Akari has 754 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Sunday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google lists Akari at 4.9 stars from 123 reviews.
  • Reviewers specifically praise Makunouchi lunch sets and Washu beef sukiyaki.
  • One review notes Hokkaido scallops and uni directly from Japan.
editorial/ updated 30d ago

Did you know

Akari’s Blackbird traffic peaks on weekends: Sunday and Saturday are its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Amenities

Meals

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Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 30d ago

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The room in motion

Activity32
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Flynet check ins

754

Neighborhood

SOMA

Last 30 days

32 check ins

−18% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 17Oct 16

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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MondayClosed
Tuesday5:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday5:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
SundayClosed

Inside Akari Japanese Bistro

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Review signal

4.9

114 Google reviews

$

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Guide

Inside Akari Japanese Bistro

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Why go

Akari Japanese Bistro is a $$$ Japanese restaurant with strong public signals: a 4.9 Google rating from 123 reviews and 754 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The Blackbird crowd leans weekend, with Sunday and Saturday registering as its busiest check-in days.

The praise is specific, not vague. Reviewers call out Makunouchi lunch sets, sukiyaki with Washu beef, skewers, sushi, Hokkaido scallops, and uni from Japan. Reviewers also mention careful preparation, fresh fish, and strong pacing and portions.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Review signal

4.9

114 Google reviews

$

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWine

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Fast facts

  • Akari has 754 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Sunday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google lists Akari at 4.9 stars from 123 reviews.
  • Reviewers specifically praise Makunouchi lunch sets and Washu beef sukiyaki.
  • One review notes Hokkaido scallops and uni directly from Japan.
editorial/ updated 30d ago

Did you know

Akari’s Blackbird traffic peaks on weekends: Sunday and Saturday are its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 30d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Akari Japanese Bistro?

Akari Japanese Bistro has logged 754 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Akari Japanese Bistro busiest?

Akari Japanese Bistro is busiest on Saturday 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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