Experience Ken Tominaga, of the famed Hana Japanese Restaurant in Sonoma County, brings forth a modern take on traditional Izakaya-style dining with PABU San Francisco.
101 California St (at Front St) San Francisco , CA 94111 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Menus | Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour |
Drinks | Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails |
Craving Sushi ? Check out the newly opened Pabu, a Japanese restaurant in the Financial district from Chef Michael Mina, the owner of the Hana Japanese Restaurant in Rohnert Park . Read more
A phenomenal dining experience. Every dish was incredible. The sake , the fresh fish , the different kinds of steak all set the tone for a perfect evening. All of their staff was lovely.
The citrus cocktail was exceptional, like everything it was gorgeously presented and had nuances and novel flavor a. Omakase was good, I prefer a traditional sushi Omakase over Izikaya style Omakase .
the BEST happy hour . Get the spinach and the chicken karaage + super drinks. Everything is super cheap and the atmosphere is killer.
Great for dates! The sushi is incredibly fresh - favorites include unagi nigiri , sea bream sashimi , Ken's Roll, and Crispy Spicy Roll . Start with a happy spoon and the fried chicken .
Esthetic and marvelous food, Japanese modern cousin. My favorite is Tempura mushrooms , whole meal was amazing. Don't be shy and explorer menu.
Ken's roll is my favorite! You can't go wrong with anything though. The service and ambiance are also exceptional. I come here at least once a month, and I have a wonderful experience every time.
Everything was good. Salmon , black cod , seaweed salad , mackerel sashimi . The lychee shaved ice dessert was refreshing and delicious.
This place is pretty incredible, with a sushi-focused tasting menu to rival what you might find in Japan. For example, there's a course of four different species of mackerel . Read more
Combining rustic , old-world Japanese charm with urban sophistication, Pabu is home to a chic black bar , surrounded by modern couches and giant windows. Read more
My favorite sushi in the city . Everything from authentic to unique rolls. Don't miss the sea urchin roll. Also the miso soup is unusually good.
Omakase is pricey , but delicious. Recommend getting the waygu and foie gras nigiri . Sooo good!
The oysters are a must but I recommend you add sriracha . Their yellowfin is really good and the dry rub ribeye steak is perfect!
HH: Mon-Fri, 3-6pm and Sunday; $5.88 sake , $6.88 22oz Sapporo , $6.88 select wine by the glass, $3.88 pork steam bun , $1.88 oysters , $5.88 hand rolls , and more.
Awesome bartender . Good sushi . Try the uni and row tuna sushi .
Tasting menu is well worth it - eight course Omakase sushi and sabu sabu with dessert ; make sure to get the sake pairing as well .
Happy hour and the Citrus cocktail ! Has flowers in the ice! Pretty ????
The citrus cocktails with fruit petals and lavender wasabi is effing amazing . Tastes like you are taking a drink out of a botanical garden
Amazing sushi in Fidi, drinks are awesome and service was excellent. Pretty pricey . Great for a nice work dinner
Clams steamed in sake were incredible. The spinach was delicious too. Really good happy hour deals !
Cocktails are delicious. Try the Citrus , it is pretty and soooo good!!
Get the spot prawns that are just in season now. They're spot on.
the supplemental plate to the omakase was amazing: o-toro, waygu, uni, foie gras
You won't regret ordering the shabu shabu . The little pot to dip the slices of meat is tasty and cute .
Ask for the secret Yakuza menu. Each drink has one type of Japanese whisky , a tea and a liquor .
Get the happy spoon ! It’s an amazing mixture of flavors.
Great sushi and cocktails . Open for happy hour if you don't want to order food.
get the omakase with the pairing and learn all about the different types of sake PANU has procured!
Sashimi platter with 10 pieces, nigiri platter with 6 pieces & shishito peppers . Skip plain seaweed salad .
Lovely Asian atmosphere and extensive menu. Excellent sushi ????
The happy hour deals are so much more affordable than their normal menu.
nice fresh fish but I can’t say that dishes were sophisticated and interesting
Big, loud , upmarket restaurant that could only exist downtown. The robata options are good.
The happy spoon is a must
The Omakase is expensive but delicious.
Food is okay. You may get a better meal with similar amount of money somewhere else in SF. I was drawn to the ichigoichie plaque . Cherish every moment because it will never reoccur.
Fresh sushi . Get the edamame
Food, great. Service not so. 20 mins til we saw our waiter or even given water. Ordered multiple items & not til after 1 hr into our meal we were told "oh we ran out of Hamachi , but we have Kanpachi".
The desserts are unique and may be the best part of the meal :D
One of my favorite places to eat! Never disappoints!
Don't do the group dinner menu. Just order separately and you'll pay 1/4 the price and actually get to eat.
This is the tasting menu for tourists of the Bay Area. Not foodies. Points for incorporating various cuisines. Meh for overall food and service.
Good sushi and nigiri
get the chicken karaage and seaweed salad
Skip tables and booths and head to the sushi bar . Much more interesting.
Veggie soba noodles were good
Come for hh! Good food, good drinks.
The happy spoon uni roe shooters .
Fish was excellent quality, but I found it to be a little too expensive for what one got. Value just isn’t there.
Grilled octopus was tasty
Fried chicken, and rice. Wasabi mashed potatoes are delicious too. - Chris Contreras
Downstairs ambiance is great - food is delicious (large portions - for one) - Janae S
Pandan Bibingka 10/10. Beef bun 9/10. Hodo yuba 9/10. Little gem salad 8/10. Chicken wing 8/10. Jewelery rice 8/10. Local cured halibut 7/10. Other mother spicy cocktail 8/10 - Ari Sigal
Great revitalized German beer haus. The sausage plate and mustards didn't disappoint! Highly recommend splitting it with a few friends. - Blake S
Get the Bird of Paradise! A sour cachaça based cocktail below a deliciously sweet whipped cream topping. - Will Bertelsen
Try the Local Edition Cocktail. Great place for drinks after work. Plenty of space so you don't need a reservation. - David ☕️ Klein