Reviews for PABU Izakaya in San Francisco, CA
If you're like me, a menu this size can get overwhelming. For our party of 5, we let the hostess help choose and left satisfied... but not overly full. Miso soup is definitely one to try. It has a nice smoky flavor and easily the table favorite...and that wasjust an app! The spicy edamame wasn't too spicy but just enough. Overall a great experience and certainly worth trying out for adate nite! Read more
Omg. This place literally ruined all other sushi for me. It was SO good and SO fresh. Worth the price you will pay for a meal.... I wish I lived in San Fran so I could eat this more often. It was the best sushi I’ve ever had in my life. Amazing serviceas well. Will. be returning next time I’m in SF for sure. Read more
The food and service were amazing as always! One of my favorite restaurants. The staff's selections and picks were fantastic and... everything was cooked beautifully. The tomahawk and sashimi was amazing and they were more than accommodating of gluten free andnut allergies. I think it's one of the best sushi restaurants in sf! Read more
Definitely a treat at Pabu @pabusf Not an everyday place to dine, as it’s on the pricer end, but so good and worth it for a... special occasion! ?? Had their MISO-MARINATED BLACK COD, which includes porcini purée, and roasted root vegetables. The fishwas super moist, melt in your mouth. CRISPY PORK FRIED RICE, has charshu pork, garlic, and scallion. A comfort food item. Had anice sticky texture, but not too much! KAISO SEAWEED SALAD, san baizu, sesame dressing, and lemon. Simple, well-seasoned,texture seemed better compared to other seaweed salads I’ve had. MILK CHOCOLATE-SESAME CUSTARD, with black sesame sponge,cocoa nibs, red bean mousse. Nice mouth-feel, not too sweet. Also had, but not pictured: AHI TUNA POKE, includes tobiko,scallion, crispy wonton. The crispy wonton is everything. TOKYO FRIED CHICKEN 'KARAAGE', ginger-soy marinade, spicy mayo.Crispy exterior, moist meat inside. MAITAKE MUSHROOM TEMPURA, with dashi-soy dipping sauce. A little different from the usualshrimp and veg tempura, a nice change. Read more
The cocktails were great. The fish quality was so so. The ice cream and sorbets were excellent. We spent $400 for the 2 of us so... I expected to be wowed. I was whelmed. Read more
What is there to say beyond the food here is utterly stunning? Well, the decor is beautiful, the service is excellent and the... cocktails are to die for. Try the M Bison cocktail which comes with an ice cube the gradually sheds ash into the drink: it trulyis an experience. Ultimately it is the food that sparkles. The sushi is exquisite, even the house salad had us feeling like thiswas the best salad we'd ever had. Of course it is breathtakingly expensive. Definitely for a special occasion. Read more
Food was good. Don't mind paying high prices for dishes that are worth it. But two tiny skewers of skirt steak (cheap cut) and... chicken thighs (so cheap) should not be $14 each. Minus a star for that. Read more
The experience was very pleasant. The waiter offered to choose the food for us based on a budget my group gave them and they... were happy to accommodate around that. Food was fresh and very well prepared. The service was top notch! Read more