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: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Monday
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday - Monday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Omakase
Our omakase consists of 7 pre-fixed courses in kaiseki style using fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables.
- Omakase - $120: 7 pre-fixed courses in kaiseki style including Kobachi, Tsukuri, Yakimono, Nimono, Owan, 7 pieces of Nigiri, and Dessert Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Appetizers
- Ankimo - $14: Monk fish pate, onion, spicy radish, scallion and ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tataki - $17: Grilled medium rare beef ribeye with thinly sliced onion, spicy radish, scallion and tataki sauce over spring salad Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Poke - $20: Spicy tuna or tako over spring salad with special Hawaiian sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hiyayakko - $7: Cold tofu with soy ginger dipping sauce topped with bonito Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaiso Salad - $7: Seaweed salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spoon Special - $24: Quail egg, scallop, ankimo with ponzu and scallion topped with uni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Carpaccio - $24: Thinly sliced Hamachi, sliced avocado with ponzu sauce and truffle oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Agedashi Tofu - $10: Deep fried tofu in dashi sauce topped with bonito Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6: Soy bean sprinkled with sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gindara Miso - $18: Grilled marinated miso black cod Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Kama - $20: Grilled yellow tail collar with ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tori Karaage - $10: Marinated fried chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kakuni Pork Belly - $14: Braised pork belly simmered in sweet soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sashimi and Nigiri
- Sashimi Moriawase - $66: 15 pieces - Chef's choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Sashimi - $23: Big eye tuna (5pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Nigiri - $11: Big eye tuna (2pcs) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Sashimi - $19: Salmon (5pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, Raw-Food, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Nigiri - $9: Salmon (2pcs) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni Hokkaido - $60: Sea urchin, Japan Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Rolls
- Akira Cucumber - $19: Tuna, hamachi, sake shiso leaf, avocado wrapped with cucumber and ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $19: Snow crab, avocado with 5 variety of raw fish on top Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi
- Chirashi Don - $35: Chef's selection of sashimi over sushi rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Don - $25: Barbecued eel with special sauce over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Nabeyaki Udon - $19: Shrimp tempura, chicken, egg, fish cake, clam, and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ten Zaru Soba - $18: Tiger prawn, vegetable tempura, cold buckwheat noodle with dipping sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Miso Soup - $4: Dashi broth with tofu, seaweed and scallion Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice - $4: Side of fresh rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ginger Crème Brûlée - $9: Rich custard with hint of ginger topped with a layer of caramelized sugar and fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Green Tea Cheesecake - $7: Green tea cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Asahi - Large - $10: Japanese Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Ramune - $5: Japanese carbonated soft drink Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Roasted Rice Tea - $3: Hot tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics, Renal, Macrobiotic
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