Sakana – Japanese
Sakana invites guests into an intimate sanctuary where the delicate artistry of Japanese coastal cuisine is celebrated through vibrant small plates and masterfully seared seafood. The kitchen balances the earthy crunch of mountain potatoes and the silken richness of monkfish liver with the smoky, melt-in-your-mouth allure of grilled yellowtail cheek. Each dish, from the zesty tang of garlic ponzu to the tender bite of baby octopus, creates a sensory tapestry that captures the elegant, soulful essence of the sea.
605, Post Street, San Francisco https://sakanasf.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, 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, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Sakana
Halal at Sakana
Sakana in San Francisco has 37 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Mixed Seafood, Seaweed and Cucumber in Light Soy Vinegar and Green Tea Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sakana
Sakana in San Francisco has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Albacore Tuna w/Garlic Ponzu, Fried Squid Legs and Carpaccio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sakana
Sakana in San Francisco has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Squid Legs, Carpaccio and Shredded Burdock Roots and Carrots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sakana
Sakana in San Francisco has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Squid Legs, Carpaccio and Shredded Burdock Roots and Carrots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sakana
Sakana in San Francisco has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Kirin Beer - Small (12oz) and Tofu Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sakana
Sakana in San Francisco has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Green Tea Ice Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GLP-1 at Sakana
Sakana in San Francisco has 1 glp-1-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seared Albacore Tuna w/Garlic Ponzu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Sakana
Sakana in San Francisco has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Green Tea Ice Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream. 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 Sakana
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Carpaccio | 1.7 g | 58 g |
| Seared Albacore Tuna w/Garlic Ponzu | 18.1 g | 50.2 g |
| Sushi Combination - Regular (11 pieces) | 0.2 g | 48 g |
| Fried Chicken (Japanese Style) | 9.1 g | 44.5 g |
| Salmon-Don | 70.9 g | 44.3 g |
| Tofu Salad | 37 g | 29.3 g |
| Sushi & Sashimi Combination | 35.4 g | 28.6 g |
| Salmon, Seaweed and Cucumber in Light Soy Vinegar | 3 g | 27 g |
| Fried Squid Legs | 0.8 g | 25.1 g |
| Seared Bonito with Garlic Ponzu | 18.1 g | 18.6 g |
| Sliced Mountain Potato with Plum Paste | 83.4 g | 14.2 g |
| Fried Tofu in Tempura Sauce | 16.5 g | 12.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Mountain Potato - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Mountain Potato with Plum Paste - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline
- Mountain Potato with Spicy Cod Roe - $9.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Baby Octopus - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Monkfish Liver with Ponzu Sauce - $10
- Carpaccio - $16: Choice of White Fish or Scallops Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Seared Albacore Tuna w/Garlic Ponzu - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Seared Bonito with Garlic Ponzu - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Grilled Yellowtail Cheek - $17 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Mackerel - $10.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Silver Cod marinated in Flavored Miso - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Fried Chicken (Japanese Style) - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Fried Tofu in Tempura Sauce - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Tempura Assortment - $10.5: 3 Shrimps and Vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Vegetable Tempura - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Soft Shell Crab Tempura - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Fried Squid Legs - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Salads and Soups
- House Miso Soup - $3.5: Nameko Mushroom 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
- Seaweed Salad - $5.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Seaweed and Cucumber in Light Soy Vinegar - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Salmon, Seaweed and Cucumber in Light Soy Vinegar - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Octopus, Seaweed and Cucumber in Light Soy Vinegar - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Mixed Seafood, Seaweed and Cucumber in Light Soy Vinegar - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Mixed Baby Green Salad - $6: House Ginger Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Salmon Skin Salad - $8.5: Grilled Salmon Skin w/Baby Greens Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tofu Salad - $8.5: Tofu and Baby Greens w/House Ginger Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Shredded Burdock Roots and Carrots - $7: Sesame Oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Assortment of Pickled Seasonal Vegetables - $5.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sushi and Sashimi
- Sashimi Omakase Chef's Choice (12pcs) - $35 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sushi Combination - Regular (11 pieces) - $25: California Roll + 1pc each of Tuna, Salmon, Shrimp, BBQ Eel & Yellowtail Nigiri Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sushi Omakase (9 pieces) - $35: Chef's Fresh Choice of Deluxe Sushi ~ 9 pieces of Nigiri Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Sashimi Combination - $34: 3 pieces each of Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon and Albacore Tuna Sashimi; served with Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Sushi & Sashimi Combination - $34: 7 pieces of Sashimi with 5 pieces of Nigiri and California Roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Main Courses
- Unagi-Don - $28: Eel over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Salmon-Don - $26: Fresh Salmon over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Hamachi-Don - $28: Yellowtail over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Tekka-Don - $28: Tuna over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Ramen with Clam - $16 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Ramen Tonkotsu - $16 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Ramen Vegetable - $14 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
Sides
- Steamed Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Kirin Beer - Small (12oz) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Kirin Beer - Large (22oz) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Hot Sake - Small (6oz) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hot Sake - Large (12oz) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Soda - $2.5: Coke, Diet Coke or 7-Up
- Iced Tea - $2.5
- Oolong Tea (Cold) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water - $2.5
Desserts
- Green Tea Ice Cream - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Fried Banana with Ice Cream - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Sakana
- Is Sakana halal-friendly?
- Yes. Sakana has 37 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Rice, Mixed Seafood, Seaweed and Cucumber in Light Soy Vinegar and Green Tea Ice Cream.
- What can I eat at Sakana on a halal diet?
- Steamed Rice, Mixed Seafood, Seaweed and Cucumber in Light Soy Vinegar and Green Tea Ice Cream carry the halal tag, out of 37 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sakana have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Steamed Rice and Kirin Beer - Small (12oz).
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sakana?
- Carpaccio, at roughly 58g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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