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KEN San Francisco Reviews
Second time back at Ken after our first visit in 2022, and
Second time back at Ken after our first visit in 2022, and the meal was still as incredible as the first time if not even better. We came back to celebrate my birthday (again!) and to see Chef Ken being a master at his craft is such a delight. We bro
Ken is a small sushi omakase on Divisadero St.
The restaurant is simple and tiny, with just seven seats at the counter, which makes it quiet, and intimate. Chef Ken used to work at Kusakabe, another well-known omakase restaurant in San Francisco. During my visit, Chef Ken himself prepared everyt
Chef Ken had a great assortment of fresh fish carefully
Chef Ken had a great assortment of fresh fish carefully selected and aged to perfection. I came when they first opened and the service and sequencing of courses has improved. My company was also A+ and loved all the fishes as well. If they have it,
This was one of the fancier meals I have had in a really
This was one of the fancier meals I have had in a really long time. It's omakase which is a set menu. Everything I had minus the dessert, was insanely good. I didn't care for the dessert but I also might have been too stuffed. The chef i
Easily the best omakase in SF, but it may also be the best
Easily the best omakase in SF, but it may also be the best restaurant period. Exceptional food, exceptional ambiance, and an extremely kind and welcoming chef
The name speaks for itself.
Ken- he's the man who's going to give you a memorable experience. Every piece of sushi is carefully handcrafted right in front of you, as it is a sushi bar seating area only. It's makes it better because Ken can relate to anyone. It�
Creative omakase experience.
The restaurant is named after the chef. It's a pretty intimate setting where he only serves 6-7 people per time block. He caters the experience to maximize your flavor and carefully balances the flavors to give you a one-of-kind experience. For
The food was exceptional and really creatively prepared.
I've never had a scallop. I wanted to eat 1000 times, but I did last night. I really enjoyed talking to the chef asking questions and figuring out which sake was the right one for the meal. Just a really special and wonderful occasion with excel
Amazing food.
Chef is very creative. So fresh and delicious! Chef is very friendly. Highly recommend!
quality food with no frill.
great conversation with head chef, and ambiance is understated but nice. we loved it. will be back again!
Amazing service from the moment you enter the intimate
Amazing service from the moment you enter the intimate restaurant to the moment you leave. We came on Sunday night at 5:30pm as that was their only seating for the night. The chef asked what we wanted to drink, any drink preferences, and if we had an
I came here for my birthday dinner back in March.
Having tried a good amount of the omakases in San Francisco, Ken is definitely among the top few here! The fish was fresh and we definitely were full by the end of the meal. The chef was friendly and made conversation with us through the meal. The re
Absolutely incredible.
One of the best Omakase experiences I have ever had in my entire life - amazing! Just seven seats at the bar every single dish was beyond amazing. Make a reservation and go - Ken answered any questions, was fun and funny and it was beyond evident h
Ken is wonderful in many ways; the service is fantastic,
Ken is wonderful in many ways; the service is fantastic, food is outstanding throughout. The ambiance is friendly and truly authentic Japanese - just 6 at the counter, and everything was perfect, freshness of the fish , presentations. I could feel Ke
Really amazing omakase in the city! Chef Ken was engaging,
Really amazing omakase in the city! Chef Ken was engaging, informative, and very gracious. All of the dishes served were fantastic and high quality. The chef really wanted to make sure we got a variety of flavors and he explained how he prepped the f
Ken was OK at best.
For a price of $250-300 per head, the food and experience should be exceptional. The food: there were probably 2-3 stand out dishes. The quantity of food was good and quality was good (not amazing), but the overall coursing felt a bit flat. The fir
This is one of the best meals I have had in my life.
Everything was delicious and expertly prepared but that wasn't the end of it. The entire night felt warm and inviting. Impressive from a food, service and creativity standpoint. Just a great time. Highly recommend
Such an incredibly special place.
Every bite was outstanding and Ken's vibes were second to none. I have spent a lot of time in Japan and this felt just like a spot in you would find tucked away in Tokyo. Phenomenal and worth every penny, thank you Ken and can't wait to come back.
Ken is the ultimate omakase experience.
With just 7 seats, one enters and will immediately feel special. Ken is gracious and so welcoming, sweetly beaming as he shares details about each dish as he presents to you. The entire evening was exquisite - tastes we have never experienced before
Was very good comfy and the staff seemed like they were
Was very good comfy and the staff seemed like they were having a good time but value wasn't the best compared too much cheaper places with same fish quality and quantity
I've sat in sushi bars, really fine ones, and I know how
I've sat in sushi bars, really fine ones, and I know how hard this guy worked, how proud he is. I know you don't need sauce. I know he doesn't even want you to pour sauce. And I've seen customers come in and do that, and I've seen him, as stoic as he
Very intimate sushi experience.
We always have fun and usually drink too much sake. Of the SF omakase options KEN is among the top tier.
Intimate and detailed omakase experience! Reservations only
Intimate and detailed omakase experience! Reservations only with each seating limited to 7 people total. Ken is very interactive and explains each item when served. It's great being able to watch the items getting assembled and the opportunity to as
Just realized i forgot to review ken! Came a year ago for
Just realized i forgot to review ken! Came a year ago for my birthday and its was spectacular! delicious food and super friendly chefs. the pictures will speak for themselves. AMAZING!
Delicious food, intimate setting, great experience.
Came here for my birthday and they even printed a happy birthday message onto my menu! Ken does a great job explaining each dish and the nuances behind the taste. It was interesting and fun getting to see each dish being made and plated. Comes to
Two years after discovering their takeout, I was lucky
Two years after discovering their takeout, I was lucky enough to try the dine-in omakase experience at Ken. The place is tiny and seats only 6 people a night so it feels like you're eating in a friend's kitchen. Chef Ken (formerly at Kusakabe) is hum
Delicious Omakase - feels like being in Japan.
I loved their Uni and their depth of flavour in the sushi - some nigiris with cinnamon notes, some with with cherry blossom leaves. My favourites were the otoro and shima aji sashimi and the custard soup. The chef explains every single dish and is qu
A stunning Edomae sushi counter with a high price tag
A stunning Edomae sushi counter with a high price tag justified by an incredible meal with a superstar sushi chef. I loved my time at this beautiful spot that serves some of the best sushi in San Francisco (and I've been to most of these higher-end O
Each omakase restaurant is unique because of each chef's
Each omakase restaurant is unique because of each chef's past experience with sushi/Japanese cuisine/ and culture. Although I had a great time in this environment, I was disappointed with the food flavors and the quantity. I was actually quite hungry
Let me start by admitting that Ken's omakase experience is
Let me start by admitting that Ken's omakase experience is NOT CHEAP. Without drinks, their $225 omakase rounds out to just under $300 with tax and tip, so this is definitely a special occasion type spot. But special occasion it does deliver, especia
This was so absolutely worth the money.
Ken and his assistant were so attentive and easy to talk to. And each section of the omakase was better than the one before. At the end of the night my friend asked what my favorite part was and I truly couldn't decide. The ambiance is also so nice a
A sushi experience I'll never forget.
The food was, of course, amazing and delicious. I loved each dish and piece thoughtfully prepared by Chef Ken.The service was great too - Ken was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Him and his assistant really worked well together.I loved the am
KEN is an intimate, six-seat omakase restaurant where
KEN is an intimate, six-seat omakase restaurant where everyone gets a front row seat to Chef Ken's art! Beautiful and thoughtful dishes, excellent fish and don't skip the sake selection! Perfect date night spot!
Deli San Francisco
Staying at hotel. Was very hungry after traveling. Walked down the street and found this deli. I went inside and these two older guys were very polite. Asked what’s good. He said everything. Told him I wanted something like and Italian sub. The gu
An amazing and memorable sushi experience, with a unique
An amazing and memorable sushi experience, with a unique emphasis on aged fish. All the reviews that say it's like an intimate dinner party are spot on. Highly recommend.
A wonderfully intimate omakase experience.
I came by for dinner on Sunday, after luckily snagging reservations. For some reason, the seats are available on RESY starting around 11:30pm, so I missed getting a spot for Saturday. Anyways, parking in that area wasn't too difficult. The interior h
I have a higher bar for fusion as I feel it requires a
I have a higher bar for fusion as I feel it requires a mastery of the original cuisine with a vast understanding of ingredients and flavor for unique collaborations to truly shine... and Ken does it, and does it extremely well.It's an intimate resta
Ken Ratings: 4.
6/5 Food: 5/5 - My boyfriend took me to Ken just because I wanted to go, no special occasion. Ken definitely stands out from most of the city's omakase. There's perfectly prepared sashimi, flawlessly made nigiri pieces, and creative small plates. You
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