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Okane
IzakayaSushiIzakayaJapanese Comfort FoodMichelinBib GourmandSoMaDesign District
Okane is the Michelin Bib Gourmand sister izakaya to the acclaimed Omakase next door, offering shareable Japanese comfort food and top-grade sushi at accessible prices.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- SoMa
- Since
- 2016
- Chef
- Akifusa Tonai
- Owner
- Kash Feng
Plate № 29
About
Opened in January 2016 as the casual counterpart to the Michelin-starred Omakase, Okane occupies a lively, intimate space at 669 Townsend Street in San Francisco's SoMa Design District. Owner Kash Feng enlisted Japanese-born chef Akifusa Tonai — who was born and raised in Japan — to lead a kitchen that sources its fish directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market, matching the quality of its prestigious neighbor at a fraction of the price. The menu spans traditional and refined Japanese comfort food: pristine nigiri combos, sake-lees-marinated cod, and contemporary rolls like the Shinjuku (snow crab, A5 Wagyu, avocado). The Michelin Guide has awarded Okane its Bib Gourmand designation — good quality, good value cooking — every year since 2017, recognizing it as one of San Francisco's best izakaya values.
Neighborhood & visiting
Okane sits in SoMa, one of San Francisco's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2017 — Michelin's highest accolade for quality at an accessible price point
- Fish sourced directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market, shared with Michelin-starred Omakase next door
- Japanese-born chef Akifusa Tonai leads a kitchen that balances traditional izakaya classics with refined contemporary sushi
- One of the best-value Japanese dining options in San Francisco, with lunch service on weekdays
Authenticity: Japanese-led kitchen
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Frequently asked
About Okane
- Is Okane an authentic izakaya restaurant in San Francisco?
- Yes — Okane 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 Okane located?
- Okane is located at 669 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94103, San Francisco, USA in the SoMa neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Okane?
- Okane accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Okane?
- Okane sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in San Francisco.
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