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Fermentation Lab Japantown, San Francisco, CA

Fermentation Lab Japantown

4.3
4.3
18 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Japantown, San Francisco, our second location is a tantalizing fusion of global tastes, featuring an exquisite array of fermented beverages and comfort food from diverse cultural backgrounds. Step into a world where innovation meets tradition, where a full liquor bar elevates your experience, and where community connections thrive. Here at Fermentation Lab you'll find something for everyone.
Cheers!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Californian, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 757-0667
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • New Years Eve at Fermentation Lab Japantown

    $81.47 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    6:00 PM
    Ring in the New Year with a luxurious Prix-Fixe Menu at Fermentation Lab Japantown! Enjoy exquisite dishes featuring Uni, Caviar Toast, Prime Ribs, and more. Don't miss out on the chance to kick off the New Year in style with us. See you there!

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Kid-friendly

  • San Francisco

    Kid-friendly

  • San Francisco

    Good for groups

18 Reviews
  1. Naomi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was excited to check out this new place in Japantown and it did not disappoint. We had duck tacos and pork belly Benedict & they were delicious! Duck tacos were my favorite - savory and complex. The menu is mostly Asian fusion and the kimchi is house made (obvs in the name) and sooo good. Who knew kimchi & hollandaise combine to delicious effect. Cocktails were great too. Best of all was the server. So kind, friendly, and super fast. Also, we went for brunch and there was an entire baby group in there and it was not even loud. So everyone go check out the Fermentation Lab!!

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  2. BakerR

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a milestone birthday. This was exactly the vibe I was looking for. The chose the duck fat fries and ahi with taro chips for appetizers. Entrees were a decent portion. Everyone finished their plate.

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  3. Christine

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. We celebrated our co worker’s promotion and we had a blast! The ambiance, the food and the service was truly amazing! Phoebe our server took good care of us🥰. We’ll definitely come back!

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  4. Dennis

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid experience and great cocktails. will be back again

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  5. Cupcakecrazy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! Beautifully decorated. Good vibe. The fancy drink selection was creative and delicious! The chicken sliders were spicy abd yummy. Chicken katsu loco coconut was piled high!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice spot for a Saturday night. Food was ok but pork belly was more like roast pork with kimchi. Good but not as expected. Better as a tapas / small plate place.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and decent cocktails. Loved the Raichi Martini

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  8. Gina711

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We all enjoyed our dinner at Fermentation Lab. Everything was delicious and service was exceptional. We will be back for happy hour in the future.

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  9. vvb32

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the FERMLAB burger and tapas. Looking forward to trying the brunch menu selections soon.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience, great food at affordable prices, imaginative selection, wonderful staff.

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FAQs

Fermentation Lab Japantown is rated 4.3 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Fermentation Lab Japantown

1700A Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Western Addition
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Californian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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