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: halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Cold Plates
- Tuna Poke - $26: Tobiko, Negi, Crispy Wontons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Citrus Salad - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Plates
- Chicken Karaage - $16: Karashi Mustard, Spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $12: Silken Tofu, Hon Shimeji, Wakame Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Edamame - $10: Umami Soy, Togarashi, Sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Makimono
- Cali 101 - $19: 8Pc, Snow Crab, Cucumber, Kewpie Mayo, Avocado Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Futomaki - $18: 5Pc, Tamago, Spinach, Gobo, Shiitake, Kanypo, Cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ken's Roll - $27: 8Pc, Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Spicy Tuna, Toasted Pine Nuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Michael's Negitoro - $33: 5Pc, Fatty Tuna, Scallion, Uni, Ikura Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $29: 8Pc, Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Avocado, Serrano Chili, Crispy Onion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Genesis Roll - $28: 8Pc, Tempura And Ebi Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber, Wasabi Tobiko, Spicy Mayo, Unagi Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri
- Salmon Nigiri (Sake) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Horse Mackerel (Aji) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spot Prawn (Botan Ebi) - $18 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Medium Fatty Bluefin Tuna (Chu Toro) - $19 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail (Hamachi) - $16 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fluke (Hirame) - $14 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop (Hotate) - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Roe (Ikura) - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Platters & Bento Boxes
- Battery Platter - $110 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Bento - $73 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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
Restaurants near Pabu
- Roka Akor — Japanese
- Kona's Street Market — Japanese
- Akiko's — Japanese
- Muracci's Japanese Curry and Grill — Japanese
- Kirimachi Ramen — Japanese
- Sushirrito — Japanese
- Ramen Hiroshi — Japanese
- Ozumo — Japanese
- Hinodeya Downtown — Japanese
- Kusakabe — Japanese
- Akiko's Sushi Bar — Japanese
- Hinodeya Ramen & Bar — Japanese
