Kibatsu is a counter-only Edomae sushi spot in Lower Haight, San Francisco, run by chef Roy, open Wednesday through Saturday evenings.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Chef
- Roy
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Moderate
Kibatsu sits on Haight Street in the Lower Haight, serving Edomae-style sushi at a moderate price tier. The restaurant operates as a counter-only setup, with chef Roy preparing nigiri and other dishes directly for guests seated at the bar.
Service runs Wednesday through Saturday, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. The restaurant is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Reservations are taken by phone rather than through an online booking system, so calling ahead is the way to secure a seat.
Guests who have eaten at the counter describe an omakase-style experience where Roy serves a sequence of nigiri based on what's fresh that day, along with some conversation at the bar. The setting is informal rather than a strict multi-course tasting menu format, and the counter-only seating means the meal is built around direct interaction with the chef.
Those planning a visit should call (415) 872-9636 to check availability and confirm current pricing, since the venue's own materials describe the pricing as affordable but do not list specific omakase costs. The Lower Haight location puts it within the Haight Street corridor of San Francisco.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at Kibatsu?
- Reservations are made by phone at (415) 872-9636; there is no listed online booking system for the omakase counter.
- What are Kibatsu's hours?
- Kibatsu is open Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, and closed Sunday through Tuesday.
- Who is the chef at Kibatsu?
- Roy is the chef and owner, and he serves guests directly at the sushi counter.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The price tier is listed as moderate, but exact omakase pricing isn't specified; confirm current pricing when calling to reserve.
- Is there a la carte menu or is it omakase only?
- Kibatsu lists a regular menu alongside the counter experience, so guests can ask when booking whether they want a set omakase sequence or to order individually.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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