Pabu – Japanese
Pabu invites guests into a vibrant, modern sanctuary where the rhythmic pulse of a contemporary izakaya meets the refined artistry of a master sushi bar. The air is alive with the scent of charred shishito peppers and golden chicken karaage, while plates of jewel-toned tuna poke and meticulously crafted rolls like the Michael’s Negitoro showcase a brilliant marriage of traditional technique and bold, citrus-kissed flavors. It is a space designed for discovery, where every bite—from the comforting warmth of miso soup to the playful crunch of a Cali 101—celebrates the soul of Japanese cuisine in an atmosphere of effortless cool.
101, California Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111 +14155350184 https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/pabu/san-francisco/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pabu
Dairy-Free at Pabu
Pabu in San Francisco has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cali 101, Battery Platter and Michael's Negitoro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pabu
Pabu in San Francisco has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cali 101, Battery Platter and Michael's Negitoro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pabu
Pabu in San Francisco has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellowtail (Hamachi), Miso Soup and Cali 101. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pabu
Pabu in San Francisco has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellowtail (Hamachi), Cali 101 and Shishito Pepper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pabu
Pabu in San Francisco has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cali 101. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pabu
Pabu in San Francisco has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Edamame and Japanese Negroni. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pabu
Pabu in San Francisco has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Edamame and Japanese Negroni. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Pabu
Pabu in San Francisco has 9 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellowtail (Hamachi), Miso Soup and Cali 101. 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 Pabu
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Citrus Salad | 63.3 g | 38.4 g |
| Genesis Roll | 37.5 g | 23.2 g |
| Horse Mackerel (Aji) | 12.3 g | 22.4 g |
| Spot Prawn (Botan Ebi) | 1.2 g | 22.1 g |
| Shishito Pepper | 0 g | 19.4 g |
| Salmon Roe (Ikura) | 0 g | 18.4 g |
| Yellowtail (Hamachi) | 0 g | 13.9 g |
| Cali 101 | 2.5 g | 10.5 g |
| Chicken Karaage | 6.1 g | 10.2 g |
| Spicy Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Scallop (Hotate) | 42.2 g | 8.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Cold Plates
- Tuna Poke - $26: Tobiko, Negi, Crispy Wontons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Citrus Salad - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Plates
- Chicken Karaage - $16: Karashi Mustard, Spicy mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $12: Silken Tofu, Hon Shimeji, Wakame 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
- Spicy Edamame - $10: Umami Soy, Togarashi, Sesame 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
- Shishito Pepper - $16: Katsuobushi, Lemon Ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Makimono
- Cali 101 - $19: 8Pc, Snow Crab, Cucumber, Kewpie Mayo, Avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Futomaki - $18: 5Pc, Tamago, Spinach, Gobo, Shiitake, Kanypo, Cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ken's Roll - $27: 8Pc, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Spicy Tuna, Toasted Pine Nuts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Michael's Negitoro - $33: 5Pc, Fatty Tuna, Scallion, Uni, Ikura Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $29: 8Pc, Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Avocado, Serrano Chili, Crispy Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Genesis Roll - $28: 8Pc, Tempura And Ebi Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber, Wasabi Tobiko, Spicy Mayo, Unagi Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri
- Salmon Nigiri (Sake) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Horse Mackerel (Aji) - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spot Prawn (Botan Ebi) - $18 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Medium Fatty Bluefin Tuna (Chu Toro) - $19 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail (Hamachi) - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fluke (Hirame) - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop (Hotate) - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Roe (Ikura) - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Platters & Bento Boxes
- Battery Platter - $110 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Bento - $73 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Japanese Negroni - $18: Suntory Roku Gin, Punt e mes Vermouth, Campari, Fresh Orange Peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pabu
- Is Pabu dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pabu has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cali 101, Battery Platter and Michael's Negitoro.
- What can I eat at Pabu on a dairy-free diet?
- Cali 101, Battery Platter and Michael's Negitoro carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pabu have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spicy Edamame and Japanese Negroni.
- Is Pabu gluten-free?
- 4 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 Pabu?
- Rainbow Roll, at roughly 75.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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