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PABU is Chef Ken Tominaga‘s Japanese izakaya and sushi bar sourcing fish both locally and from afar, including Japan’s Tsujiki market. At the helm of Pabu’s cocktail program is Lead Bartender Nick Jones, and Head Bar Man of Mina Group Carlo Splendorini. With their combined experience and creativity the cocktail program is reflective of Japanese traditions and flavors highlighting unique spirits…

Modern Japanese Dining at Pabu San Francisco

From the partnership of Ken Tominaga and Michael Mina comes Pabu San Francisco, a modern izakaya style Japanese restaurant in the San Francisco financial district.  

We went and opted for the tasting menu: 

Happy Spoon - Kusshi Oyster, Uni Custard, Ikura, Tobiko, Ponzu Creme Fraiche  - One of the signature dishes

Kanpachi with yuzukosho, ponzu, tobiko, pine nuts and fried shallots

Inpira Burdock with Umami soy, togarashi chili

Madai - Sea Bream with Lemon and Salt

Medai - Butterfish with soy

Kinmedai - Alfonsino and Soy

Kamasu - Japanese Barracuda with ginger and soy

Aji - Horse Mackerel with Ginger and scallions 

Masaba - Japanese Mackerel with Kombu

Sayori - Japanese Halfbeak with ginger

Shima Aji - Striped Jack with Yuzukosho and soy

Maguro Akami - Bluefin Tuna with Soy

Bachi Maguro - Big Eye Tuna with Soy

Toro - Fatty Bluefin Tuna with scallion

Hamachi - Yellowtail with Soy

Hotate - Scallop with Lemon and salt

Zuwaigani - Seared Snow Crab with lime

Shira Ebi - Baby white shrimp with ginger and soy

Botan Ebi - Spot Prawn with soy 

Wagyu Shabu Shabu - Kombu broth, mushrooms, watermelon radish and goma-dare

Pomegranate sorbet with sparkling sake, almond and Shiso

Very nice meal indeed, the place can be packed on weekdays with business diners.  Reservation is recommended for main dining room.

Pabu  101 California Street San Francisco, CA