Akira Japanese Restaurant San Francisco Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Akira Japanese Restaurant in San Francisco, a delightful hidden gem located at 1634 Bush St. Akira artfully blends traditional Japanese flavors with contemporary sushi craftsmanship, making it an inviting spot for sushi lovers. The menu showcases an impressive selection, featuring unique special rolls such as the Black Spider Roll, a delicious combination of tempura soft shell crab and rich unagi, and the vibrant Cherry Blossom Roll, topped with big eye tuna.
For those craving the essence of sushi, the nigiri offerings like Kani and Sake Toro are must-tries, prized for their freshness and quality. The sashimi, including Maguro and Sake, offers a taste of pristine seafood. Diners rave about the cozy atmosphere and friendly service, enhancing the overall experience. Akira is perfect for casual dining with a touch of elegance, inviting you to enjoy a memorable culinary adventure.
Nigiri (2 pieces)
Unagi Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Freshwater barbequed eel.
Anago Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Sea eel.
Amaebi Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Sweet shrimp.
Kani Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Steam red crab.
Ika Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Squid.
Ebi Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Steam tiger prawn.
Hokkaido Hotate Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Fresh scallop from Hokkaido.
Spicy Hotate Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Scallop mix with spicy mayo tobiko.
Ikura Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Cured salmon roe in red wine.
Tobiko Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Flying fish roe.
Tamago Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Japanese omelet.
Inari Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Sweet tofu skin.
Otoro Nigiri
2 pieces of nigiri. Blue fin tuna belly.
Hon Maguro Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Blue fin tuna.
Uni Hokkkaido Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Sea urchin from Japan.
Uni Santa Barbara Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Sea urchin from Santa Barbara.
Maguro Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Big eye tuna.
Hamachi Toro Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Yellotail belly.
Hamachi Nigiri
2 pieces. Yellowtail.
Hirame Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Halibut.
Sake Toro Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Salmon belly
Sake Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Salmon.
Kanpachi Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Young yellowtail
Madai Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Seabream.
Bincho Maguro Toro Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Albacore tuna belly.
Bincho Maguro Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Albacore.
Wallu Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Butterfish.
Saba Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Norway Mackeral.
Tako Nigiri
2 pieces nigiri. Octopus.
Sashimi Moriawase
15 pieces. Chef's choice.
Otoro Sashimi
Blue fin tuna belly
Hon Maguro Sashimi
Blue fin tuna
Uni Hokkaido Sashimi
Sea urchin from Hokkaido, Japan
Uni Santa Barbara Sashimi
Uni from Santa Barbara
Maguro Sashimi
Big eye tuna.
Hamachi Toro Sashimi
Yellowtail belly.
Hamachi Sashimi
Yellowtail.
Hirame Sashimi
Halibut.
Sake Toro Sashimi
Salmon belly.
Sake Sashimi
Salmon.
Kanpachi Sashimi
Amber jack
Madai Sashimi
Seabream.
Bincho Maguro Sashimi
Albacore.
Wallu Sashimi
Butterfish.
Saba Sashimi
Norway mackerel.
Tako Sashimi
Octopus.
Maguro
Big eye tuna.
Bincho Maguro Toro
Albacore tuna belly.
Engawa
Halibut fin.
Engawa Sashimi
Halibut fin.
Sashimi (5 pieces)
Special Rolls
Akira Cucumber Roll
Tuna, hamachi, sake, shiso leaf, avocado wrapped with cucumber and ponzu sauce.
Atlantic Roll
Spicy tuna, cucumber, topped with salmon and sliced lemon.
Caterpillar Roll
BBQ eel, cucumber topped with avocado and tobiko.
Cherry Blossom Roll
Fresh salmon, avocado topped with big eye tuna.
Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, avocado deep fried in panko topped with spicy mayo, spicy sauce, scallion and sweet sauce.
Kobe Dragon Roll
Asparagus tempura, gobo, kaiware, shiso leaf topped with kobe beef garlic, scallion and ponzu sauce.
Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura, snow crab, topped with barbecued eel and avocado.
Black Spider Roll
Tempura battered soft shell crab with unagi, lettuce, avocado, shiso leaf, gobo, kaiware, black tobiko and sweet soy sauce.
Peacock Roll
Tuna, sake, hamachi, unagi, gobo, ikura, cucumber roll in soy paper.
Pink Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura, avocado topped with albacore tuna, garlic chip, scallion and ponzu sauce.
Pumpkin Tempura Roll
Japanese pumpkin tempura topped with fresh albacore, fresh garlic, scallion and sweet soy sauce.
Rainbow Roll
Snow crab, avocado with 5 variety of raw fish on top.
Seared Salmon Belly Roll
Snow crab, avocado topped with seared salmon belly and jalapeno.
Spicy Mango Roll
Yellowtail scallion, avocado, house spicy sauce topped with mango.
Spider Roll
Tempura battered soft shell crab, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, gobo, kaiware and tobiko.
Ankimo
Monkfish pate, onions, spicy radish, scallions, and ponzu sauce.
Beef Tataki
Grilled medium-rare beef with thinly sliced onions, spicy radish scallions, and tataki sauce over a spring salad.
Hawaiian Poke
Spicy tuna or tako over spring salad with special Hawaiian sauce.
Hiyayakko
Cold tofu with soy ginger dipping sauce topped with bonito.
Kaiso Salad
Seaweed salad.
Mixed Green Salad
Organic salad with homemade miso ginger dressing.
Sunomono Ebi
Cucumber and seaweed with vinaigrette dressing.
Sunomono Tako
Cucumber and seaweed with vinaigrette dressing.
Wasabi Squid
Thinly sliced fresh squid with yuzu and wasabi chips.
Oshitashi
Blanched spinach and soy broth topped with bonito.
Hamachi Carpaccio
Thinly sliced hamachi, sliced avocado with ponzu sauce and truffle oil.
Fresh wasabi
Horseradish.
Spicy Black Cod Belly Appetizer
Tempura battered black cod belly with fresh chili pepper and fried garlic over spring salad.
Appetizers Cold Dish
Appetizers Hot Dish
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu in dashi sauce topped with bonito.
Edamame
Soy bean sprinkled with sea salt.
Gindara Miso
Grilled marinated miso black cod.
Hamachi Kama
Grilled yellowtail collar with ponzu sauce.
Ika Sugataki
Grilled squid with lemon ginger sauce.
Spicy Soft Shell Crab Appetizer
Tempura battered whole soft shell crab with fresh chili pepper and fried garlic over spring salad.
Nasu Dengaku
Grilled eggplant with special miso sauce.
Shrimp Tempura Appetizer
Tiger prawns and assorted vegetable tempura.
Stuffed Jalapeno
Grilled jalapeno stuffed with spicy albacore tuna topped with spicy mayo sauce.
Tori Karage
Marinated fried chicken.
Yaki Asparagus
Grilled fresh asparagus with olive oil sea salt and black pepper.
Kakuni Pork Belly
Braised pork belly simmered in sweet soy sauce.
Nameko Akadashi
Red miso soup with mistuba, sansyo, and nameko mushroom.
Miso Soup
With tofu, seaweed, and scallion.
Steam Rice
Cooked using moist heat.
Sushi Rice
Sushi Rice
Anago Tempura
Sea eel and assorted vegetable tempura.
Kaki Fry
Panko battered fried oysters
Spicy Tuna Roll
Tuna, spicy sauce, cucumber, and sprout.
California Roll
Snow crab, avocado, and Japanese mayo.
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, and Japanese mayo.
Salmon Avocado Roll
Fresh salmon and avocado.
Spicy Hamachi Roll
Chopped hamachi, spicy sauce, scallion, and sprouts.
Unagi Cucumber Roll
Grilled fresh water eel and cucumber.
Unagi Avocado Roll
Grilled fresh water eel and avocado.
Salmon Skin Roll
Grilled salmon skin, gobo, cucumber, scallion, shiso, and kaiware.
Negi Toro Roll
Bluefin tuna belly and green onion.
Negi Hama Roll
Hamachi and green onion.
Tekka Roll
Tuna and sesame seeds.
Saba Gari Roll
Norway mackerel with pickled ginger.
Futo Roll
Omelette, shiitake, spinach, gobo, and cucumber
Philly Roll
Fresh salmon, avocado, and cream cheese.
Tuna Avocado Roll
Tuna and avocado.
Rolls
Vegetarian Rolls
Avocado Roll
Avocado and sesame seed.
Gobo Ume Shiso Roll
Pickled burdock root, pickled plum, and shiso leaf.
Horenso Roll
Boil spinach and sesame seed.
Kappa Roll
Cucumber and sesame seeds.
Natto Roll
Fermented soy bean.
Oshinko Roll
Japanese pickle radish and sesame seed.
Shiitake Roll
Mushroom and sesame seed.
Vegetable Tempura Roll
Japanese pumpkin and sweet yam tempura.
Nabeyaki Noodle
Shrimp tempura, chicken, egg, fishcake, and vegetables in dashi broth.
Beef Noodle
Beef and dashi broth.
Chicken Noodle
Poultry.
Tempura Noodle
Tiger prawn and vegetable tempura on the side, noodles in dashi broth.
Vegetable Noodle
Vegetables in dashi broth.
Ten Zaru
Tiger prawn and vegetable tempura with cold buckwheat noodle and dipping sauce.
Zaru Soba
Cold buckwheat noodle with dipping sauce.
Noodles
Bento Specials
Sushi Bento
Our sushi combination includes 6 pieces of nigiri, California roll, spicy tuna roll, or Salmon Avocado Roll. Serve with salad and miso soup.
Akira Bento
Served with salad, miso soup and rice. Choose one protein item and one roll.
Kalbi
Grilled marinated beef short ribs. Served with salad, miso soup and rice.
Beef Teriyaki
Grilled beef ribeye steak with teriyaki sauce.
Chicken Katsu
Breaded chicken fried and served with special tonkatsu sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki
Grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce.
Saba Shioyaki
Grilled mackerel with sea salt.
Salmon Shioyaki
Grilled salmon with sea salt.
Salmon Teriyaki
Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce.
Shrimp Tempura Set
Tiger prawns and assorted vegetable tempura.
Tonkatsu
Breaded pork loin fried and served with special tonkatsu sauce.
Set Combination
Please choose any 2 items.
Sets
Donburi
Chirashi Don
Chef's selection of sashimi over sushi rice served with salad and miso soup.
Sake Don
fresh salmon sashimi over sushi rice served with salad and miso soup.
Tekka Don
Big eye tuna sashimi over sushi rice served with salad and miso soup.
Unagi Don
Barbecued eel with special sauce over rice served with salad and miso soup.
Ten Don
Tiger prawn and assorted vegetable tempura with special sauce over rice.
Curry Don
Japanese curry chicken cutlet or pork cutlet over rice served with salad and miso soup.
Katsu Don
Pork cutlet, egg, and onion with special sauce over rice served with salad and miso soup.
Oyako Don
Chicken, egg, and onion with special sauce over rice served with salad and miso soup.
Green Tea Cheesecake
Daifuku Mochi
Red bean wrapped in rice flour.
Desserts
Beverages
Coca Cola
Diet Coca Cola
Perrier Sparkling Water
Sprite
Ramune
Japanese carbonated soft drink.
Apple Juice
Bottle Water-Arrowhead
Bundaberg Giner Beer
Ginger beer, imported from Australia
Kamotsuru Tokusei Gold
Must be 21 to purchase. Rich and fragrant with gold leaf sakura blossoms. 180ml
Kiku Masumune Kaho Gura
Must be 21 to purchase. 300 ml. Crisp, fragrant, delicate, and aromatic.
Kubota Manju
Must be 21 to purchase. 720 ml. Clean, light, aromatic, and smooth.
Junmai Daiginjo Sake (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Nigori Sake (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Sayuri
Must be 21 to purchase. 300 ml. Refreshing aroma, natural sweetness, and smooth aftertaste.
Dassai Nigori
Must be 21 to purchase. 300 ml. Dry, light, refreshing, and sweet.
Ozeki Karatamba
Must be 21 to purchase. 300 ml. Light, clear, smooth, and sharp dry.
Kikusui
Must be 21 to purchase. 720 ml. Crisp and dry premium sake.
Hakutsuru
Must be 21 to purchase. 720 ml. Smooth and fragrant with a floral aroma.
Kurosawa
Must be 21 to purchase. Rich, deep and well-balanced. 300ml
Junmai Ginjo Sake (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Honjozo Sake (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Sho Chiku Bai
Must be 21 to purchase. Hot or cold. Light, smooth, and fragrant. 1.8L
Oni Koroshi Genbei
Must be 21 to purchase. Soft, semi dry and semi sweet. 1.8L
Hana Awaka
Must be 21 to purchase. 250 ml. Citrus flavor surrounded with tiny, tight bubbles, refreshingly delicious, and mildly sweet.
Awayuki
Must be 21 to purchase. 300 ml. Softly sweet sparkling sake with notes of peach, cucumber, watermelon, and just a hint of marshmallow creme.
Sparkling Sake (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Asahi
Must be 21 to purchase. Large. Fresh, crisp, and clear.
Kawaba Snow Wizen
Must be 21 to purchase. Unfiltered wheat beer, refreshing, and smooth taste.
Kawaba Sunrise Ale
Must be 21 to purchase. Unfiltered amber ale, slight biter, and sweet round taste.
Orion
Must be 21 to purchase. Clean, refreshing, and slightly dry lager.
Sapporo
Must be 21 to purchase. Crisp, refreshing, and clean finish.
Kirin
Must be 21 to purchase. Malt, smooth, rich taste.
Kawaba Twilight Ale
Ale from Kawaba Japan.