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, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Akira
Dairy-Free at Akira
Akira in San Francisco has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Tataki, Kaiso Salad and Steamed Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Akira
Akira in San Francisco has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Tataki and Kaiso Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Akira
Akira in San Francisco has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamachi Carpaccio, Ten Zaru Soba and Maguro Sashimi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Akira
Akira in San Francisco has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ankimo, Maguro Sashimi and Beef Tataki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Akira
Akira in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kaiso Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Akira
Akira in San Francisco has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kaiso Salad and Ramune. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Akira
Akira in San Francisco has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kaiso Salad, Steamed Rice and Roasted Rice Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Akira
Akira in San Francisco has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger Crème Brûlée, Kaiso Salad and Green Tea Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Akira
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Chirashi Don | 125.1 g | 75.5 g |
| Hawaiian Poke | 38.8 g | 64.6 g |
| Maguro Sashimi | 0 g | 28 g |
| Nabeyaki Udon | 87.8 g | 27.8 g |
| Hamachi Kama | 5.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Green Tea Cheesecake | 119.8 g | 24.4 g |
| Sake Sashimi | 0 g | 23 g |
| Beef Tataki | 38.4 g | 22.3 g |
| Gindara Miso | 0 g | 20.5 g |
| Spoon Special | 0.3 g | 16.6 g |
| Sashimi Moriawase | 0.9 g | 15.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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: Halal, 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: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Poke - $20: Spicy tuna or tako over spring salad with special Hawaiian sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hiyayakko - $7: Cold tofu with soy ginger dipping sauce topped with bonito Dietary tags: Halal, 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spoon Special - $24: Quail egg, scallop, ankimo with ponzu and scallion topped with uni Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Carpaccio - $24: Thinly sliced Hamachi, sliced avocado with ponzu sauce and truffle oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Agedashi Tofu - $10: Deep fried tofu in dashi sauce topped with bonito Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6: Soy bean sprinkled with sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Kama - $20: Grilled yellow tail collar with ponzu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, 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 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Sashimi - $23: Big eye tuna (5pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Nigiri - $11: Big eye tuna (2pcs) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Sashimi - $19: Salmon (5pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Nigiri - $9: Salmon (2pcs) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni Hokkaido - $60: Sea urchin, Japan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC 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: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Donburi
- Chirashi Don - $35: Chef's selection of sashimi over sushi rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Don - $25: Barbecued eel with special sauce over rice Dietary tags: 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Miso Soup - $4: Dashi broth with tofu, seaweed and scallion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice - $4: Side of fresh rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Green Tea Cheesecake - $7: Green tea cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Roasted Rice Tea - $3: Hot tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics, Renal, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Akira
- Is Akira dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Akira has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Tataki, Kaiso Salad and Steamed Rice.
- What can I eat at Akira on a dairy-free diet?
- Beef Tataki, Kaiso Salad and Steamed Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Akira have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Kaiso Salad and Steamed Rice.
- Is Akira gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Akira?
- Rainbow Roll, at roughly 75.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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