Best Restaurants for Foodies in Cow Hollow

Outstanding service, incredible and perfectly curated omakase from start to finish, without a doubt the best meal of the year. Sushi Hakko is hands down my husbands and my favorite place to enjoy omakase. Chef Alex is so talented and we feel so grateful to have such a wonderful experience every time. Sushi Hakko has the perfect ambience to celebrate special occasions. Their attention to detail is impeccable from the selection of fishes, to the best and biggest truffles, to noticing my husband is left handed and switching their chopsticks to special left handed ones. Five stars all around! Im salivating just thinking of the meal we had.

The food is always good, but the short rib dish was amazing. Our waitress was outstanding.

Nopa is a really special place. It does everything SO well. I will start with the food. Their menu stays interesting over time with new dishes regularly introduced with the seasons and what’s seasonally available. The ingredient quality and preparation are really next level and I don’t think there is a single thing on the menu that anyone would not enjoy. The flavor of every dish is always surprising in a wonderful way with interesting combinations and textures. And plating is, of course, just beautiful. And my god, don’t just order one dish per person; share! You will be wowed. Their mainstay burger should not be missed either. If you’re into mixed drinks or wine, again, Nopa is standout. And even if you don’t drink, there are mocktails that I’m confident you’ll enjoy. Next let’s talk about the staff. Nopa has such a special and wonderful culture. Their entire staff is very well versed in the ingredients and preparation of their food. They’re also extremely kind and accommodating. There seems to be a genuine enthusiasm and shared belief that they make great food, and I would agree. They have opinions and can definitely suggest wine and beverage pairings to what you order. They know where ingredients were sourced from. And their attention to detail is also remarkable. I made a note on our reservation that we’d love a table instead of the high table if one came available and true to form, they came through. Someone took time to read the comment I had left! If you have a chance to dine here, take it. Even if you don’t have a reservation, there is a high table and bar area that may be able to accommodate a drop in. It’s a lovely atmosphere and always a joy to be a patron here. Thank you Nopa staff for the unique place you’ve created here.

Everything was perfect except a bus person tried to clear the table before one person was still eating.

Outstanding food, particularly the signature duck and the Guinea hen. Kai is a superb waiter. He should own his own restaurant. Price reasonable for San Francisco.