KUSAKABE in North Beach, San Francisco serves an 18-course Edomae sushi and Kyoto Kaiseki omakase from chef Mitsunori Kusakabe, dinner $210, reservations by
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Dinner omakase
- $210
- Lunch omakase
- $158
- Courses
- 18
- Chef
- Mitsunori Kusakabe
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter onlyEnglish friendly
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushiKaiseki
- Price
- Moderate
KUSAKABE sits on Washington Street in North Beach, San Francisco, and describes itself as the city's first restaurant built entirely around an omakase format. Chef Mitsunori Kusakabe, whose lineage traces to traditional Kyoto Kaiseki, presents what the restaurant calls "Sushi in Kaiseki Style": an 18-course tasting menu that draws on Edomae sushi technique alongside kaiseki structure and presentation.
The dinner omakase is priced at $210 per person; the restaurant has also offered a shorter Petite Omakase at $158, though as of February 13th only the full 18-course menu is available, with no petite option. Pricing is in US dollars.
The restaurant is open for dinner seven nights a week from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, closed Mondays. Reservations are handled by phone rather than an online booking system; call (415) 757-0155 to arrange a seat. The dining format is counter-based, and staff are described as English friendly, which suits both local diners and visitors.
Mitsunori Kusakabe is noted as a World Sushi Technical Skill Winner, a credential tied directly to his sushi craft. Beyond the courses and chef, the restaurant's website does not publish a seat count, dress code, or corkage policy, so guests planning a visit should confirm those specifics when calling to reserve.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at KUSAKABE?
- Reservations are made by phone at (415) 757-0155; there is no online booking system listed on the restaurant's site.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The dinner omakase is $210 per person for 18 courses. A $158 Petite Omakase has been offered in the past, but as of February 13th only the full 18-course menu is available.
- What are KUSAKABE's hours?
- KUSAKABE serves dinner only, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, seven days a week except Monday, when it is closed.
- Who is the chef at KUSAKABE?
- Mitsunori Kusakabe is the owner and chef, trained in the traditional Kyoto Kaiseki lineage and noted as a World Sushi Technical Skill Winner.
- Is the restaurant easy for non-Japanese speakers?
- The restaurant is listed as English friendly and seats guests counter-side; specific details like dress code or seat count are not published, so it's worth confirming these when you call to reserve.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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