Akira – Japanese
Akira unfolds as a sleek haven of Japanese artistry, where the rhythmic precision of the chef’s knife transforms pristine seafood into a visual and culinary feast. Guests embark on a sensory journey through a curated omakase, savoring the rich, velvet texture of ankimo and the bright, citrus-kissed notes of hamachi carpaccio amidst an atmosphere of quiet sophistication. From the delicate, silken warmth of agedashi tofu to the vibrant oceanic colors of a fresh kaiso salad, every dish reflects a harmonious blend of time-honored tradition and contemporary elegance.
1634, Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109 +14158008498 https://akirasf.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, diabetic, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, tlc, volumetrics, raw-food, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, renal, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Wednesday - Monday
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday - Monday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Omakase - $120: 7 pre-fixed courses in kaiseki style including Kobachi, Tsukuri, Yakimono, Nimono, Owan, 7 pieces of Nigiri, and Dessert Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Ankimo - $14: Monk fish pate, onion, spicy radish, scallion and ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Beef Tataki - $17: Grilled medium rare beef ribeye with thinly sliced onion, spicy radish, scallion and tataki sauce over spring salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Hawaiian Poke - $20: Spicy tuna or tako over spring salad with special Hawaiian sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Volumetrics
- Hiyayakko - $7: Cold tofu with soy ginger dipping sauce topped with bonito Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Kaiso Salad - $7: Seaweed salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Spoon Special - $24: Quail egg, scallop, ankimo with ponzu and scallion topped with uni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Hamachi Carpaccio - $24: Thinly sliced Hamachi, sliced avocado with ponzu sauce and truffle oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Agedashi Tofu - $10: Deep fried tofu in dashi sauce topped with bonito Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Edamame - $6: Soy bean sprinkled with sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Gindara Miso - $18: Grilled marinated miso black cod Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Hamachi Kama - $20: Grilled yellow tail collar with ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Tori Karaage - $10: Marinated fried chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kakuni Pork Belly - $14: Braised pork belly simmered in sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sashimi Moriawase - $66: 15 pieces - Chef's choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Maguro Sashimi - $23: Big eye tuna (5pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Maguro Nigiri - $11: Big eye tuna (2pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Raw-Food, TLC
- Sake Sashimi - $19: Salmon (5pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sake Nigiri - $9: Salmon (2pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Uni Hokkaido - $60: Sea urchin, Japan Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Detox, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Akira Cucumber - $19: Tuna, hamachi, sake shiso leaf, avocado wrapped with cucumber and ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Black Spider Roll - $21: Tempura battered soft shell with unagi, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, shiso leaf, gobo, kaiware, black tobiko and sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Roll - $19: Snow crab, avocado with 5 variety of raw fish on top Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory
- Chirashi Don - $35: Chef's selection of sashimi over sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Unagi Don - $25: Barbecued eel with special sauce over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Nabeyaki Udon - $19: Shrimp tempura, chicken, egg, fish cake, clam, and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ten Zaru Soba - $18: Tiger prawn, vegetable tempura, cold buckwheat noodle with dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Miso Soup - $4: Dashi broth with tofu, seaweed and scallion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Steamed Rice - $4: Side of fresh rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Ginger Crème Brûlée - $9: Rich custard with hint of ginger topped with a layer of caramelized sugar and fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Green Tea Cheesecake - $7: Green tea cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Asahi - Large - $10: Japanese Beer
- Ramune - $5: Japanese carbonated soft drink
- Roasted Rice Tea - $3: Hot tea