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PABU Izakaya
Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant, and Sake Bar$$$$
Financial District, San Francisco
"eight course Omakase sushi and sabu sabu with dessert"(9 Tips)
"The happy spoon is a must"(5 Tips)
"citrus cocktails with fruit petals"(3 Tips)
"favorites include unagi nigiri"(4 Tips)
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Staff PicksJuly 2, 2014Craving Sushi? Check out the newly opened Pabu, a Japanese restaurant in the Financial district from Chef Michael Mina, the owner of the Hana Japanese Restaurant in Rohnert Park. Read more
Paige CMay 30, 2018A phenomenal dining experience. Every dish was incredible. The sake, the fresh fish, the different kinds of steak all set the tone for a perfect evening. All of their staff was lovely.
- Ashley MowreyNovember 21, 2014The citrus cocktail was exceptional, like everything it was gorgeously presented and had nuances and novel flavor a. Omakase was good, I prefer a traditional sushi Omakase over Izikaya style Omakase.
the BEST happy hour. Get the spinach and the chicken karaage + super drinks. Everything is super cheap and the atmosphere is killer.- Sabina B.December 13, 2016Great for dates! The sushi is incredibly fresh - favorites include unagi nigiri, sea bream sashimi, Ken's Roll, and Crispy Spicy Roll. Start with a happy spoon and the fried chicken.
Ola DmitMarch 17, 2016Esthetic and marvelous food, Japanese modern cousin. My favorite is Tempura mushrooms, whole meal was amazing. Don't be shy and explorer menu.
Arielle ZJuly 16, 2015Ken's roll is my favorite! You can't go wrong with anything though. The service and ambiance are also exceptional. I come here at least once a month, and I have a wonderful experience every time.
Everything was good. Salmon, black cod, seaweed salad, mackerel sashimi. The lychee shaved ice dessert was refreshing and delicious.
Roxy AJanuary 30, 2015My favorite sushi in the city. Everything from authentic to unique rolls. Don't miss the sea urchin roll. Also the miso soup is unusually good.
Vicki TranOctober 7, 2018Omakase is pricey, but delicious. Recommend getting the waygu and foie gras nigiri. Sooo good!
Hanan MalSeptember 6, 2019The oysters are a must but I recommend you add sriracha. Their yellowfin is really good and the dry rub ribeye steak is perfect!
Chris MessinaOctober 2, 2018HH: Mon-Fri, 3-6pm and Sunday; $5.88 sake, $6.88 22oz Sapporo, $6.88 select wine by the glass, $3.88 pork steam bun, $1.88 oysters, $5.88 hand rolls, and more.
Awesome bartender. Good sushi. Try the uni and row tuna sushi.
- David LightAugust 8, 2014Tasting menu is well worth it - eight course Omakase sushi and sabu sabu with dessert; make sure to get the sake pairing as well.
Happy hour and the Citrus cocktail! Has flowers in the ice! Pretty 🤩- Elizabeth BursteinMarch 19, 2017The citrus cocktails with fruit petals and lavender wasabi is effing amazing . Tastes like you are taking a drink out of a botanical garden
Tanya NahoumSeptember 11, 2017Amazing sushi in Fidi, drinks are awesome and service was excellent. Pretty pricey. Great for a nice work dinner
Chris EdwardsAugust 18, 2014Clams steamed in sake were incredible. The spinach was delicious too. Really good happy hour deals!
Andrew GielAugust 14, 2017the supplemental plate to the omakase was amazing: o-toro, waygu, uni, foie gras
Anna LouFebruary 19, 2017You won't regret ordering the shabu shabu. The little pot to dip the slices of meat is tasty and cute.
Gnat BrainMay 1, 2017Ask for the secret Yakuza menu. Each drink has one type of Japanese whisky, a tea and a liquor.
Great sushi and cocktails. Open for happy hour if you don't want to order food.
Jennifer YipSeptember 20, 2014get the omakase with the pairing and learn all about the different types of sake PANU has procured!
Ms HeleneOctober 25, 2018Sashimi platter with 10 pieces, nigiri platter with 6 pieces & shishito peppers. Skip plain seaweed salad.
The happy hour deals are so much more affordable than their normal menu.
Tatyana MurenkoSeptember 22, 2018nice fresh fish but I can’t say that dishes were sophisticated and interesting
RachelFebruary 21, 2016Big, loud, upmarket restaurant that could only exist downtown. The robata options are good.
CJJune 22, 2017Food is okay. You may get a better meal with similar amount of money somewhere else in SF. I was drawn to the ichigoichie plaque. Cherish every moment because it will never reoccur.
Tone MosleyAugust 2, 2017Food, great. Service not so. 20 mins til we saw our waiter or even given water. Ordered multiple items & not til after 1 hr into our meal we were told "oh we ran out of Hamachi, but we have Kanpachi".
The desserts are unique and may be the best part of the meal :D
Don't do the group dinner menu. Just order separately and you'll pay 1/4 the price and actually get to eat.
Michael DavidsonMay 13, 2015This is the tasting menu for tourists of the Bay Area. Not foodies. Points for incorporating various cuisines. Meh for overall food and service.
Matteo FabianoAugust 17, 2014Skip tables and booths and head to the sushi bar. Much more interesting.
Jon B.April 15, 2018Fish was excellent quality, but I found it to be a little too expensive for what one got. Value just isn’t there.
- Timothy KempfApril 28, 2017The food is good, the drinks are good, but it's way too expensive for a restaurant with the acoustics of a high school cafeteria.
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Experience
Ken Tominaga, of the famed Hana Japanese Restaurant in Sonoma County, brings forth a modern take on traditional Izakaya-style dining with PABU San Francisco.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(415) 668-7228
View menu on http://www.pabuizakaya.com/sf/menus/dinner
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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