About
In the vibrant city of San Francisco, KEN offers an exceptional Japanese dining experience unlike any other. With an impeccable average Google rating of 5, this cozy and intimate restaurant is perfect for celebrating special occasions like anniversaries. Spearheaded by Chef Ken, KEN specializes in omakase dining, where each dish showcases the finest quality ingredients and meticulous culinary craftsmanship.
Guests can savor a remarkable selection of sushi and sashimi, with highlights including exquisite cuts of fatty tuna and octopus. The menu is a seafood lover's paradise, offering a variety of fresh fish, crabs, and succulent salmon dishes. Complement your meal with a choice of premium beverages, from fine wines and liqueurs to traditional Japanese beer.
KEN combines an elegant dining ambiance with the convenience of reservations, takeaway options, and outdoor seating. The entire experience is both delightful and sensational, leaving patrons with lasting memories. Highly recommended for those seeking a memorable culinary journey, KEN is a must-visit destination for Japanese food enthusiasts.
Price
Meals
Dinner
Cuisines
Japanese
Services
Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations required, Reservations recommended
Dietary options
Healthy options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Small plates, Serving beer, Serving wine
- $$$$ 100+ $
- Dinner
- Japanese
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Reservations required
- Reservations recommended
- Healthy options
- Serving alcohol
- Small plates
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Intimately
- Cozy
- Anniversary
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Toilet
Reviews and Ratings
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- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Simply amazing and not just the food, but the intimate experience with Chef Ken and his team. The wines were expertly picked. And wow the sake…

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
The best omakase experience I’ve ever had. Chef Ken led us through a journey full of different flavors, temperatures, and textures. Each dish was unique and delightful, and I walked away perfectly satisfied. Chef Ken and the rest of the staff were super personable, and I had a great time chatting/joking around with them. It was quite expensive, so it will be a bit before I come back, but it’s in the books for sure.

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
This was such a nice experience, Chef Ken and the entire team were kind and attentive the entire time. When it comes to the actual food, definitely one of the best sushi and omakase experiences we’ve had in the city. We learned about the thought and intention behind every bite, everything was so meticulously thought out. Highly highly recommend and would come back :) we came to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary, and had a lovely time! Thanks again to Chef Ken and the whole team.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of KEN?KEN is located at 252 Divisadero St, 94117, San Francisco, Lower Haight, USA.
- How is KEN rated by visitors?KEN has an average rating of 5.0 based on 105 reviews across platforms such as Google.
- What dishes and beverages are served?The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as beer, bouillon, fish, meat, rice, rolls, salmon, seafood, soup, sushi, wine, crabs, liqueur, octopus, along with a variety of drinks.
- What is the average price for a meal at KEN?The average price for a meal is 100+ $ (it is moderate - $$).
- Does the venue have outdoor seating?Yes, outdoor seating is available, making it ideal during warm weather.
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