Pa'ina – Japanese
Pa'ina transports diners to a sun-drenched tropical getaway where the vibrant colors of fresh-caught poke and the briny sweetness of raw oysters take center stage. Pillowy baos stuffed with tender kalua pig and crispy, glazed wings offer a playful fusion of textures, creating a lively communal atmosphere that celebrates the bold, soul-warming flavors of the Pacific.
1865, Post Street, San Francisco, 94115 +14158292642 https://www.painasf.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Pa'ina
Dairy-Free at Pa'ina
Pa'ina in San Francisco has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kalua Pig & Cabbage, Macaroni Salad and Steamed White Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pa'ina
Pa'ina in San Francisco has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kalua Pig & Cabbage, Steamed White Rice and Raw Oysters (6 pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pa'ina
Pa'ina in San Francisco has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ube Soft Serve, Garlic Butter Shrimp and Garlic Noodz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pa'ina
Pa'ina in San Francisco has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Noodz, Oxtail Noodle Soup and Kalbi Short Ribs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pa'ina
Pa'ina in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Raw Oysters (6 pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pa'ina
Pa'ina in San Francisco has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Raw Oysters (6 pcs). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Pa'ina
Pa'ina in San Francisco has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice, Raw Oysters (6 pcs) and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pa'ina
Pa'ina in San Francisco has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice, Shishito Peppers and Sapporo Lager. 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 Pa'ina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seaweed Poke | 8.8 g | 44.2 g |
| Spicy Mayo Poke | 21.6 g | 43.2 g |
| Wagyu Burger | 26 g | 38.7 g |
| Totchos | 30 g | 33.8 g |
| Garlic Noodz | 18.8 g | 33.1 g |
| Spam Musubi (2pcs) | 58.6 g | 29.5 g |
| Kimchi Fried Rice | 31.4 g | 29.2 g |
| Island Style Poke | 10.5 g | 28.7 g |
| Halo Halo | 31.1 g | 26.1 g |
| Oxtail Noodle Soup | 0 g | 22.1 g |
| Kalbi Short Ribs | 0 g | 21.6 g |
| Tofu Poke | 38.3 g | 19.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Poke Bar
- Island Style Poke - $16: Raw Ahi Tuna, shoyu, sesame oil, onions, scallions, Alaea sea-salt, tobiko, limu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Poke - $16: Raw Ahi Tuna, shoyu, sesame oil, onions, scallions, Alaea sea-salt, wakame, nori-furikake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Mayo Poke - $16: Raw Ahi Tuna, shoyu, sesame oil, onions, scallions, Alaea sea-salt, tobiko, nori-furikake, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Poke - $13: Tofu, wakame, limu, nori-furikake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Nachos - $25: Guacamole, sriracha & citrus aioli, serranos, scallions, nori Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Raw Oysters (6 pcs) - $18: Fresh oysters Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spam Musubi (2pcs) - $6: Rice, teriyaki sauce, nori-furikake, nori wrap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pa'ina Wings (6 pcs) - $12: Sweet chili glaze, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalua Pig Baos (2 pcs) - $14: Lilikoi BBQ sauce, cole slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab Baos (2 pcs) - $20: Breaded blue crabs, pineapple salsa, citrus aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Peppers - $9: Shoyu, togarashi, Hawaiian sea salt, citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Tacos (3pcs) - $15: Guacamole, pico de gallo, queso fresco, kimchi, corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pig Sliders (2pcs) - $16: Kalua pig, lilikoi BBQ sauce, pineapple salsa, Hawaiian roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Totchos - $16: Nacho cheese, pickled red onions, serranos, nori, sriracha & citrus aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Oxtail Noodle Soup - $22: Egg noodle, bok choy, oxtail broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loco Moco - $21: American Wagyu beef (6oz), beef gravy, fried egg, steamed rice Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Burger - $17: Cheddar, sriracha aioli, arugula, tomato, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Butter Shrimp - $18: Oyster sauce, butter, garlic Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Butter Clams - $20: Clams, sake, butter, Hawaiian dinner rolls Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mochiko Chicken - $20: Fried chicken thighs, nori furikake, citrus & sriracha aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalbi Short Ribs - $22: Kimchi, ssamjang, furikake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta and Rice
- Garlic Noodz - $16: Lo mein, shoyu, nori, garlic, butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Fried Rice - $17: Portuguese sausage, bell peppers, fried egg Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Fried Rice - $16: Kimchi, nori furikake, fried egg Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Kalua Pig & Cabbage - $8: Slow roasted pork, cabbage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed White Rice - $2: Shirakiku medium grain rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni Salad - $5: Elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, carrots, celery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5: Potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6: Togarashi, Alea 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
Desserts
- Pineapple Bread Pudding - $10: Caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hawaiian Pineapple Dole Whip - $6: Dairy free pineapple soft serve Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Ube Soft Serve - $6: Purple yam soft serve Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Halo Halo - $12: Jackfruit, red mung beans, palm fruit, coconut gel, ube ice cream, pinipig Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Pai Tai - $15: Myers White Rum, Myers Dark Rum, Amaretto, Pineapple & Orange Juice, Pineapple Whip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Sapporo Lager - $8: Draft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Soda - $5: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
- Hawaiian Sun - $3: Lychee or Guava
Frequently Asked Questions about Pa'ina
- Is Pa'ina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pa'ina has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kalua Pig & Cabbage, Macaroni Salad and Steamed White Rice.
- What can I eat at Pa'ina on a dairy-free diet?
- Kalua Pig & Cabbage, Macaroni Salad and Steamed White Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pa'ina have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Steamed White Rice and Shishito Peppers.
- Is Pa'ina gluten-free?
- 3 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 Pa'ina?
- Seaweed Poke, at roughly 44.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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