Kiki – Japanese
Kiki pulses with the energy of a modern izakaya, where the sizzle of golden chicken karaage and the delicate aroma of pan-seared gyoza drift through a stylish, intimate space. Diners share a vibrant tapestry of small plates, ranging from the cool, refreshing crunch of wakame salad to the comforting warmth of crispy vegetable croquettes and savory, sauce-drizzled takoyaki. This neighborhood haunt invites guests to linger over artfully prepared bites and chilled silken tofu, capturing the playful spirit and bold flavors of contemporary Japanese soul food.
1269, 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122 +14156615522 https://kikisushi.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Kiki
Dairy-Free at Kiki
Kiki in San Francisco has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Edamame and Fried Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Kiki
Kiki in San Francisco has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soft Shell Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Kiki
Kiki in San Francisco has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Salad, Rice and Godzilla Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Kiki
Kiki in San Francisco has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Salad, Rainbow Roll and Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Kiki
Kiki in San Francisco has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ramune. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Kiki
Kiki in San Francisco has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Edamame and Fried Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Kiki
Kiki in San Francisco has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Edamame and Fried Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Kiki
Kiki in San Francisco has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Edamame and Miso Soup. 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 Kiki
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Takoyaki | 24.9 g | 76.6 g |
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Seafood Salad | 33.8 g | 56.3 g |
| Caterpillar Roll | 20.7 g | 25.8 g |
| Tiger Roll | 9.4 g | 23.8 g |
| Veggie Croquette | 47 g | 18.7 g |
| Fried Tofu | 1.4 g | 18.6 g |
| Salmon Teriyaki or Shio-yaki | 23.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Green Salad | 0 g | 14.1 g |
| Chicken Teriyaki Entrée | 30.3 g | 12.9 g |
| Beef Teriyaki Entrée | 19.2 g | 10.9 g |
| Chicken Karaage | 6.1 g | 10.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $4: steamed seasoned soy beans 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
- Wakame Salad - $7: marinated seaweed salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Salad - $10: fresh salad w/ shrimp, crab salad & seaweed salad w/ house dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Croquette - $6.5: Japanese-style fried mashed potato patties Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hiyayakko Tofu - $6: chilled tofu topped w/bonito flakes, green onion & dashi sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu - $7.5: lightly batter-dipped, deep-fried tofu w/ teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $8: pan-fried pork potstickers 6 pc Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Gyoza - $8: pan-fried vegetable potstickers 6pc Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $8.5: octopus balls w/ special sauce, fish flakes and green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Karaage - $10.75: Japanese-style spicy deep-fried chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab - $9.25: deep-fried soft shell crab Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Rolls
- Rainbow Roll - $15.75: crab salad, avocado roll topped with albacore, tuna, salmon, shrimp and unagi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caterpillar Roll - $16.75: unagi and cucumber roll topped w/ avocado and tobiko Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tiger Roll - $17.5: shrimp tempura topped with eel and avocado Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spider Roll - $12.25: soft shell crab, lettuce w tobiko cream sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Godzilla Roll - $11.5: spicy tuna tempura w/ special house wasabi sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Teriyaki Entrée - $15.5: grilled chicken w/teriyaki, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki Entrée - $18.75: grilled rib-eye steak w/teriyaki, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki or Shio-yaki - $18.5: grilled salmon w/teriyaki or salted, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Entrée - $17.5: breaded deep-fried pork cutlet, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Udon & Donburi
- Tempura Udon - $16.75: shrimp and vegetables tempura with noodle soup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Udon - $17.25: noodle in curry broth, topped with chicken katsu and onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Don - $18: grilled eel w/ special sauce over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Don - $15.25: pork cutlet, onion and egg cooked in a special sauce over rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Miso Soup - $3 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
- Green Salad - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, 7Up
- Ramune - $4: fruit-flavored premium carbonated soft drink Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Small Sapporo - $5: 12oz Japanese beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sho Chiku Bai Nigori - $10: 375ml unfiltered sake
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiki
- Is Kiki dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Kiki has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Edamame and Fried Tofu.
- What can I eat at Kiki on a dairy-free diet?
- Rice, Edamame and Fried Tofu 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 Kiki have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rice and Edamame.
- Is Kiki gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 Kiki?
- Takoyaki, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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