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Rintaro is a must-visit when you're in SF.
The restaurant is decorated with beautiful Japanese keepsakes and its wooden architecture mixed with plants and thoughtful lighting make you relaxed and feel like you're immersed in a new place while on travel. I did the tasting menu, which allowed me to try out a lot of the "hits" on the menu. I got to sit along the bar facing the kitchen, where you can interact with the chefs and watch as the chefs grill seafood, plate food beautifully, and blend ingredients impeccably. Everyone on staff, including your server, the hostess, and beyond, treat you so kindly and warmly. I loved every step of my tasting menu. Some of my favorite parts included the sashimi, the hand-rolled udon, "bathing" daikon and fishcake, korokke, and the charcoal-grilled chicken. The dessert has a delicate green tea flavor that truly wows you. As you can tell, I pretty much enjoyed every part of my meal. For a tasting menu, you come away pretty full, extremely satiated, and very satisfied with a wonderful experience. I thought the price was also reasonable for SF, especially with the amount of food you get with the tasting menu. Worth a try and I look forward to visiting again soon!
Be the first to ReplyLove the vibe! Wonderful, attentive service.
Delicious food. Got lucky as a walk-in on a busy night.
Be the first to Replywe had a dinner reservation at 5:00pm and we were seated
we had a dinner reservation at 5:00pm and we were seated right away. very quick service and loved the ambiance: think a fancy japanese cars land. if mater from cars land had generational japanese wealth and opened a restaurant. kanpachi no sashimi: this was amazing. they give 2 different types of ponzu. mix the fish with the ponzu and the GREEN SAUCE. this was life-changing hanetsuki gyoza: only OK, wouldn't order again. it's made with chicken jelly, but honestly this wasn't that special furofuki daikon: this oden soup was brewing for 3 days, according to the waitress. AMAZING! an earthier, richer cousin to the miso soup. the daikon was an added bonus kurobuta tonkatsu: this dish was nice. also nothing super special, but the chicken was very fresh and juicy! halitosis tsukune & inner thigh yakitori (off the menu): these 2 skewers were amazing. the meat literally melts on your tongue, and combined with the spice powder... perfection. kama tama udon: their most popular noodle dish, and i can see why. a combo of ginger, onion, butter, sesame, yummy goodness. order this!! hojicha pacotta: simply delicious! only wish they give bigger portions of this because this dessert is something i could never get tired of
Be the first to ReplyI wanted to like this place, but it was by far the most
I wanted to like this place, but it was by far the most expensive AND worst tasting meal of our week-long trip to San Francisco. My husband and I did the set dinner menu. The yakitori, I'm sorry to say, was disgusting. It was all gristle and crunchy fat/grease. When I remember that dish, it gives me chills at how gross it was. The other dishes were bland and bitter. The one good dish was the panna cotta dessert. I feel bad leaving a negative review but the dishes were complete misses here and I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Be the first to ReplyHighly recommended, the sashimi is sourced from known
Highly recommended, the sashimi is sourced from known fishermen, the options are unique and well paired with the menu, would totally come here again -smoked buckwheat tea on ice
Be the first to ReplyEverything went well.
The food was spectacular. Did the tasting menu. Since I went during Lent and it was a Friday, I wanted to do the tasting menu but not have any meat. They offer a pescatarian option for the tasting menu also did the sake pairing which was truly the best sake I've had. Service was fantastic. The vibes were so great. We sat in their outside courtyard area which had this cover very high over the top and so many well-working heaters so we weren't cold at all. And it was late February. Cannot speak more highly of this place.
Be the first to ReplyThe food is excellent, nice heated patio, we tried the set
The food is excellent, nice heated patio, we tried the set menu and it was great. It's hard to find the restaurant and parking is hard so take a Lyft
Be the first to ReplyCame for an early dinner on Friday evening for 2 in their
Came for an early dinner on Friday evening for 2 in their courtyard seating section. Should def try to get a reservation in advance as it's quite busy. Got recommend 5-7 dishes for 2 people and that was a solid amount of food: Tuna croquette- 3/5 tasted good but kind of reminded me of what a fried tuna meatloaf would taste like Kama Tama udon - 3/5 al dente udon for sure, kind of plain tasting though Yakitori - 4/5 wish I got more options like the chicken thigh and pork Crab salad - 3.5/5 generous portion of crab and the kumquat was a nice garnish, but the lettuce was bitter Mabodufu - 3.5/5 solid and cozy with nice balance of ginger and green onion Overall 4/5 since the ambience is wonderful and staff is attentive. Came here for bday and multiple staff wished us happy bday. Will come again to try other menu options
Be the first to ReplyMy husband and I loved our experience here! We were seated
My husband and I loved our experience here! We were seated at the counter, which we love because we enjoy watching all the kitchen action. We were browsing the menu and saw that Rintaro had a $75 set menu option that looked really good. We ended up ordering that! The set menu was delicious and super filling! My favorites were the chicken & cheese katsu (juicy chicken + light and crisp batter was a match made in heaven), the ikura don (their ikura was SO good), and the hojicha panna cotta. I cannot explain how delicious the hojicha panna cotta is--so perfectly creamy, not too sweet, and had the fragrant hojicha flavor. Overall we had a great experience and would love to come back to try more of the menu!
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been
Absolutely one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to! Sustainable and locally sourced, utilizing Japanese techniques and tastes, perfect blending of traditional preparation with a California twist. Along with the delicious food, the artistic plating and impeccable service beg you to hurry to find the next evening you can return to try more dishes. How lucky we are to have such a wonderful place !!!
Be the first to ReplyFood was good.
I was disappointed that they sold out their set menu. It was to celebrate my son's birthday and we were looking forward to the set menu.
Be the first to ReplyLocated in San Francisco, parking can be hard to find here
Located in San Francisco, parking can be hard to find here so just a heads up. Upon entering the restaurant, they have a beautiful outdoor seating with heating available. If you sit outside, you can see someone make the oden meals. The interior inside is gorgeous, gave me a cozy vibe that brought me back to Japan. Service here was top notch. I really liked that they were attentive if we needed more water or had any questions regarding the menu. Everyone was super friendly here and welcoming. They have a variety of food on their menu where they are under different types of meals: Sashimi, Dressed dishes, Ryo Unagi, Oden, Fried dishes, Yakitori, Final dish (rice/udon), and Dessert. If you feel like you can't pick and choose they do offer a set menu with their popular dishes that costs $75 per person. All the food we ordered ended up being so delicious! The maguro was so fresh, the udon and the broth tasted so good that you can tell it was cooked for a long time since the broth was so flavorful. The oden really brought us back to our time in Japan. Luckily, when we went there was someone from Japan who was grilling the unagi. The unagi tasted so different from what one typically gets from a japanese restaurant. Try it, you won't forget it. Unfortunately, we ended up ordering so much food that we didn't have room for dessert. Definitely coming back again to try out more dishes AND the dessert!
Be the first to ReplyWalked in two weeks ago on a Saturday at 5PM sharp to ask
Walked in two weeks ago on a Saturday at 5PM sharp to ask if they had any availabilities for walk-in at the bar but was turned away because they were all booked for the whole night. We left disappointed but still wanted to give it a try because of the raving reviews. Booked a reservation for Saturday night dinner and came in excited to see what the hype was about. Our waitress was extremely attentive and gave a thorough walkthrough of the menu. That was a plus!Now moving on to the food...We ordered:Ume fizz: plum cocktail with a hint of sweetnessVerdict: loved it!Yosedofu: silken homemade tofu with side condiments and soy sauceVerdict: this was a huge let down. This dish was a whopping $15 but it tasted extremely bland and for the price it was just not worth it. You could get 4x the silken tofu at a local grocery shop Yakitori sori & yakitori momo shansho: fancy chicken skewersVerdict: this was my favorite part of the meal. The chicken skewers were tender and flavorful Mochi kinchaku: fried tofu with mochi on the inside and tied with a mushroom to make it into a lucky bag Verdict: it's cute and all but lacks flavor and honestly nothing specialKani tonyu udon: their special udon with crab & Napa cabbage Verdict: extremely salty and heavy. After the third bite, I was over it. San ten more: their sashimi dish for 2, came with tuna, hamachi and yellowtail Verdict: the hamachi was delicious, everything else was alright For two people, the bill out out to be $175. For the quality and quantity of what we ordered it was overpriced and not worth it.
Be the first to Reply3/9/2023.
This was the first ever dining experience that compelled me to write a negative review. We came with extremely high anticipation for Rintaro for a casual anniversary dinner, but left feeling disappointed and misled by the descriptions, restrictions, and price of the menu. Here is the good and the bad. PROS: Excellent waitersCleanGood Interior AmbianceHojicha Panna CottaCONS: Shockingly small portionsLong wait timesNeeds more clarity in menuQuality was not worth the price We were planning to have one set menu and then order a la carte for a party of two. Did not want to order more than we could eat. Waitress asked management if that was allowed, and told us we couldn't. However, it was not stated anywhere that the whole party must participate in it -- unless if it was a party of 6. We didn't want to make a commotion and felt rushed so we we ordered two set menus, one yakitori chicken thigh, and one kurobata tonkatsu. Everything tasted of dashi and Japanese mustard. Udon broth was great, noodles were very undercooked. The sashimi plate served in the beginning was the best dish -- halibut and tuna were fresh and tasty, but the yellowtail we received felt rubbery and lacked its usual flavor. Mabodofu bowl and the tamago roll were the most disappointing. There was no mapo tofu flavor, overwhelmed by the taste of ginger. 90 percent of the bowl was rice and looked like some sauce spilled over it-- there were four cubes of tofu. I made this dish using a packet mix that morning and it frankly had more flavor. Tamago roll was 1.5 by 3 inches. We had the Chiizu tonkatsu and kurobata tonkatsu from the menu. These were worth trying! Loved the pork and the flavors in Chiizu. Pretty good, and only normal sized dishes of the night. The yakitori tsukune and negima were nice as well. The hitokuchi oden was the size of my PALM. Description of the oden said fluffy fishcakes-- it came with half a slice. They took 'hitokuchi' literally and in a 'one bite' sampler i expected the flavors to be a lot more exciting. It did not feel right to be paying an exorbitant price for this. Hojicha Panna cotta was AMAZING. Last course of the night. Presentation was on point and it was creamy without being heavy. Flavors was powerful and balanced and what I expected of the rest of the dishes. We had at least four servers throughout the night, who were all helpful and nice. They had a lot to juggle. As someone who grew up with Japanese food, the two set menus, sake pairing, one yakitori negima, and one kurobata tonkatsu added up to almost $300 that we sadly felt was unreasonable for the size and quality of the food.
Be the first to Reply1) service : service was so amazing, and the host and
1) service : service was so amazing, and the host and everyone was super accommodating. 2) price: kinda pricey compared other teishoku Japanese places, but very normal for SF and especially since the vibe is more upscale 3) food: we ordered around 5 dishes a la carte, which was the right amount of food for two tech boys, but I wouldn't say we were stuffed at the end. We ordered the1) rintaro oden, 2) chicken thigh yakitori 3) cheese chicken katsu 4) a udon and 5) the rice plate with sashimi. Overall, all the dishes tasted really good, and each dish was unique and memorable compared to the other! I think this place is very very pretty and swanky and perfect for date night! Overall, would recommend this place to someone who's looking for a cute spot to dine
Be the first to ReplyLucky me I was able to snatch the last 5:30pm courtyard
Lucky me I was able to snatch the last 5:30pm courtyard table for a Friday evening on Monday night. Lucky us we were able to find a parking space right across the street from the restaurant. Looked like the stars all lined up for us! The restaurant decor looks like a little Japanese hut and the outdoor courtyard has a canopy above and heat lamps next to the tables so it kept us warm. The oden food cart is parked next to the courtyard outside the main dining room.We decided to order a la carte over their set menu and our bill came to just about the same price of the set menu (~$150 for two pre tax, 5% SF mandate, and 20% service charge). San Ten Mori ($40 for 2)Sashimi plate with tuna, yellowtail, amberjack, halibutQuality was fresh but portion on the smaller size (thin slices)Nano Hana To Awabi No Nibitashi ($20)Cooked veggies with abalone slicesThin slices of abalone. Veggies soaked in tsuyu (soup base) giving it a super umami flavor.Yakitori Tsukune ($12/2 skewers + $3 add on raw egg yolk)Minced chicken skewers It was good but not as good as what I had in Japan which it was made with minced chicken mixed with chicken cartilage that gave the skewer a soft yet crunchy texture. The egg yolk add on is a must although $3 was rather steep.Yosedofu ($15)Homemade tofu - it was more creamy than silken almost like a pudding. It's not bad just different mouthfeel.Karei No Karaage ($30)Deep fried whole crispy fish - BEST fried fish dish I had. The entire fish including the head, tail, bones were all edible. Must order if you like fish!Kamojiru Udon ($25)Cold udon with side of thin slices of smoked duck breast and broth for dipping. Flavor was excellent though it was just difficult to dip the udon into the bowl of broth.Overall excellent quality except the thin slices of sashimi, abalone, and duck. Still I'd return to try out other dishes.
Be the first to ReplyWow - such an exceptional experience start to finish.
The most memorable meal from our weekend visiting SF. Our server Jasmine was incredible and also had great sake knowledge to help us pair our courses. Honestly she played a big role in our 10/10 experience. Can't wait to return someday! Already referring friends.
Be the first to ReplyBooked a last minute dinner reservation to this cute
Booked a last minute dinner reservation to this cute Japanese izakaya spot in SF! It was my first time here so we asked the waitress for recommendations and everything was so yummy!Super cute date spot! The ambiance and the aesthetics were spot on with an authentic Japanese feel. It felt like going to an izakaya in Japan. My favorite was the mochi kinchaku! It was so cute and different from what I've ever had. It was also dressed in the homemade dashi broth that was super light and flavorful. Not to mention, drinks were also great too. We tried the house-made umeshu and the yuzu seltzer. Both really refreshing!
Be the first to ReplyStopped by here for dinner a few weeks ago with my
Stopped by here for dinner a few weeks ago with my roommates and I have to say I was thoroughly impressed.We had made a reservation so when we arrived we were asked to wait for a little while our table was getting ready. After a few minutes, we were led to a booth that was actually really nice. The ambiance of the restaurant itself was cozy, the music was really fun, and the vibe was great.For food, we all shared a few small plates and each got an udon dish for our main course.For small plates, we ordered the Hanetsuki Gyoza, Duck Salad, Karaage, and a few orders of yakitori. And for our main we each got an order of Cold Udon with Mushroom broth, duck fat, and duckHighlight items for me were as followsDuck Salad - Extremely good. The salad itself was very refreshing and the duck was cooked perfectly. The balance of all flavors (Sweet, savory, smokey) was incredibleDuck with Cold Udon and Mushroom Broth - this dish was an experience. The dish comes out with Cold Udon Noodles, broth, and a small little container of duck fat on the side. Per the recommendation of our server, we were asked to try the udon without the duck fat first, and then go ahead and add it. The broth was savory and flavorful and having it with the duck and udon made every bite fantastic. Would highly recommend getting this one. Karaage - Fried chicken never goes wrong. And this is no exception. The spicy and sticky glaze on the outside of these wings was to die for. Super tasty and extra freshAll in all, this was an absolutely fantastic meal. Taking into account the ambiance, the quality of food, and the friendly service, I'd give Rintaro a 5/5.Looking forward to the next time I can swing by here
Be the first to ReplyFood are good but very small portions! You may go home
Food are good but very small portions! You may go home hungry. Very limited indoor seating. The music volume is way too loud. (Hard to talk.... ) They automatic add 20% tip without asking but they do let you know.
Be the first to ReplyRintaro has the best kurobota tonkatsu I've had outside of
Rintaro has the best kurobota tonkatsu I've had outside of Tokyo (at least in the bay...can't speak to other cities). Highly recommend to everyone Location is not the best, however, as soon as you walk in, you will find yourself to be somewhere in Japan... :) the ambience is 10 / 10. Incredible date spot or a yummy dinner with friends if there are just 2 of you, suggest for you to opt for the bar seats where you can see everything getting made. For a larger group, the booths seem quite fun. And you have the option to sit outside in the front which feels like a backyard - quite nice as wellFor my first visit, we did not opt for the pre-fixe meal as we wanted more things that were not part of the set menu. All dishes we ordered (except for the karaage) were incredibleI loved the sashimi, mochi, kanpachi kama (grilled yellowtail amberjack collar), and most incredibly the kurobota tonkatsu. I would go back over and over again just to have the tonkatsu which was fried to perfection and extremely fatty and tender on the inside. You get the perfect crunch and texture all in one biteThe udon caught my eye but we were so full that we couldn't eat anything elseI was recommended the hojicha panna cotta which will have to wait for the next visit :) Will be back soon!
Be the first to ReplyFood and service was great! We ordered the set menu with
Food and service was great! We ordered the set menu with the sake pairing! The curry croquettes were my favorite!
Be the first to ReplyRinataro has been on my list of places to try for a while.
To skip the wait, we made a reservation on Resy and sat at the counter. Watching the cooking magic unfold was a treat! We decided to do a date night here and ordered a bunch of tapas, including Kama Tama Udon, Yosedofu, Yakitori Eringi, Kabocha Korokke, Chicken oyster yakitori, Yakitori tsukune, and Yakitori Hiza Nankotsu.
Be the first to ReplyLet's just agree that this may not be the best neighborhood
Let's just agree that this may not be the best neighborhood but the moment you walk in, you are transported to a world worthy of "Memoirs of a Geisha" sceneries. The terrace is lovely, minimally designed with just the right rustic touches. Inside, the booths are positioned to get a view of the amazing kitchen staff who yield beautiful culinary creations that makes me that much more eager to return to Kyoto. Go for the tasting menu if it's your first time and trust that it was assembled to allow you the most wonderful experience, then order a couple of a la carte dishes that tugged on your heartstrings. Absolutely worth a stop on your SF itinerary...I can't wait to return.
Be the first to ReplyOverall an amazing experience with a generous portion of
Overall an amazing experience with a generous portion of "fancy" comfort food. We paid the same price for a set menu at a fancy French place several weeks prior, but I had a much better dining experience here with both the food and the atmosphere! Maybe because our palates are more adapted to Asian cuisines, and the vibes here are way more relaxed, fun and intimate. We had more than enough to eat. Super glad to have come here for a special occasion (my freshman year roommates and I's last dinner together before our official college graduations).My friend called to make a reservation for omakase. Monday showed up as closed on Google Maps, but they actually still open for omakase by reservation. Will come back to try the "regular" restaurant yakitori and izakaya sometime.A cute enclave in the Mission district with outdoor patio vibes and cool indoor seating options. The booths were very intimate, and they get super dark later in the evening with some candles and skylights. Would try sitting at the bar if I come here alone or in a party of 2. There were string lights and lanterns hanging across the walls.Here are the courses for the seasonal omakase menu on May 16, 2022:Zensai, ranked (refreshing, tasty)1. Monterey Abalone with Flowering Rapini2. Wadaman Sesame Tofu with Half Moon Bay Wasabi (pudding-like, not salty)3. Santa Barbara Spot Prawn with Tosazu Zeri (remember to eat the brains haha)4. Smoked and Grilled Sonoma Liberty Duck Breast (very interesting flavor, a little bland)Owan: Spring Chawanmushi with Riverdog Farm Eggs, gulf shrimp, sugar snap peas, asparagus and fava beans (not usually a huge fan of steamed eggs, but this actually tasted like a pudding. the beans and peas added to the texture -- crispy, naturally aromatic and succulent)Sashimi: Ehimi Sakuradai Sea Bream and Kuromaguro Bluefin with Half Moon Bay Wasabi (can't go wrong with this -- bluefin = both tuna and fatty tuna)Agemono: Soft shell crab and chrysanthemum greens tempura with ten tsuyu, grated daikon and ginger (yummy, crispy, juicy yet still light; don't forget to use the dip!)Yakizakana: charcoal-grilled California king salmon yuanyaki with meyer lemon (this was okay; could have been more tender. it looked like Sablefish)Okowa (was pretty full by the time this was served so we packed most of the rice to-go)- rice cooked with California bamboo shoots and shiitake with ume sesame (extremely delicious, comforting yet so unique. probably favorite dish of the meal)- Miso soup with Rintaro tofu and roasted Maitake (i usually don't like miso soup but i enjoyed this)- Karashi daikon, Rintaro umeboshi and takana pickle (mix it into the rice!)Dessert: parfait with bing cherry ice cream and langues de chat (very refreshing, melts-in-the-mouth sorbet, light cookie, sour & sweet cherries)
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