San Francisco · Izakaya · casual
Moshi Moshi
IzakayaIzakayaSushiDogpatchLegacy BusinessJapanese-AmericanCasual Japanese
Dogpatch's original Japanese restaurant since 1987, owned by Mitsuru 'Mits' Akashi, offering a welcoming menu of teriyaki, katsu, sushi, and noodle soups that has nourished generations of east-side SF residents.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Dogpatch
- Since
- 1987
- Chef
- Mitsuru Akashi
Plate № 39
About
Moshi Moshi was founded in 1987 by Mitsuru 'Mits' Akashi — a Japanese-American restaurateur who opened the restaurant on the corner of 3rd and 18th streets before the Dogpatch neighborhood had a culinary identity of its own. Recognized as a San Francisco Legacy Business, Moshi Moshi has outlasted countless waves of restaurant trends by anchoring its appeal in honest, approachable Japanese-American cooking: rotating teriyaki and katsu plates, fresh sushi and maki rolls, noodle soups, and classic donburi bowls at prices that have remained genuinely accessible. The restaurant's longevity and neighborhood loyalty speak to Akashi's decades of personal investment in the Dogpatch community.
Neighborhood & visiting
Moshi Moshi sits in Dogpatch, one of San Francisco's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- San Francisco Legacy Business operating since 1987 — one of the city's oldest Japanese restaurants
- Founded by Japanese-American owner Mitsuru Akashi before Dogpatch became a dining destination
- Reliable, unpretentious Japanese-American comfort menu spanning sushi, katsu, teriyaki, and noodles
- True neighborhood anchor — generations of east-side SF residents have made it their regular table
Authenticity: Japanese-owned
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Frequently asked
About Moshi Moshi
- Is Moshi Moshi an authentic izakaya restaurant in San Francisco?
- Yes — Moshi Moshi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in San Francisco: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Moshi Moshi located?
- Moshi Moshi is located at 2092 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107, San Francisco, USA in the Dogpatch neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Moshi Moshi?
- Moshi Moshi does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in San Francisco we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Moshi Moshi?
- Moshi Moshi sits in the ¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in San Francisco.
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