Kusakabe
Japanese (Omakase) · San Francisco · Michelin One Star · Chef Mitsunori Kusakabe
Kyoto kaiseki meets creative sushi by Chef-Owner Mitsunori Kusakabe (ex-Sushi Ran). SF's first omakase-only pioneer (opened 2014), Michelin-starred since 2014. Features stunning live-edge elm counter, fermentation and torching techniques. Known for bluefin tuna parade, live ikejime halibut, and signature toro shabu shabu. 18 courses including nigiri.
584 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94111, San Francisco
- 1 Michelin Star
Menu
Dishes
- Wagyu Upgrade (35) — Add-on for 13-course Petite Omakase. Source: Tock
- warm kelp tea
- sashimi parade of bluefin slices served with a yuzu-onion-sesame sauce
- softshell crab soup in a corn and sweet miso broth
- Santa Barbara sea urchin atop Hokkaido scallop
- snapper with cured egg yolk shavings
Tasting Menu
- Petite Omakase (158) — 13-course abbreviated experience. Available Tuesday-Friday only, auto-upgraded to Grand on weekends.
- Grand Omakase (210) — 18-course Kyoto kaiseki-inspired creative omakase with Edomae sushi. Duration ~2.5 hours. World Sushi Technical Competition winner Chef Kusakabe. 20% service + 5% SF Mandate.
Phone: +1 415-757-0155
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