About
Nari offers an extraordinary dining experience with its Michelin-starred status, set within the vibrant Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco's Japantown. This upscale eatery is renowned for its modern Thai cuisine, presenting dishes with unique and bold flavors perfect for sharing. The ambiance captures a tropical forest essence, accentuated by an upstairs swanky bar surrounded by lush greenery. The restaurant's attentive and friendly service further enhances an already exceptional experience, making it ideal for special celebrations like anniversaries. Indulge in recommended dishes such as the crispy chicken stir fry and Massaman lamb curry, alongside inventive drinks like the Nilaka, a delightful concoction of agricole rum, mango-lassi, and pandan. Nari promises a memorable evening, complete with the convenience of on-street or free garage parking and the option for outdoor seating - all for an approximate cost of $280 for two, inclusive of drinks and gratuity.
Price
Meals
Dinner
Cuisines
Asian, Modern, Thai, Vegetarian
Services
Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations required, Reservations recommended
Dietary options
Vegetarian options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine
- $$$$ 100+ $
- Dinner
- Asian
- Modern
- Thai
- Vegetarian
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Reservations required
- Reservations recommended
- Vegetarian options
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Serving cocktails
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Exquisitely
- Cozy
- Anniversary
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- On-street parking
- Garage parking
- Paid parking
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Friendly staff
- Toilet
- Welcomes LGBTQ
- Popular with tourists
Reviews and Ratings
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- Food: 4
- Service: 3
- Atmosphere: 5
Ok, this might be a hot take, but my friend and I didn’t enjoy our meal here nearly as much as another friend who went with the course menu. Since the course didn’t include some of their most popular dishes (like the Eggplant Curry), we stuck with à la carte. The logic? Popular dishes are often made more frequently, which should mean better consistency and dialed-in flavors. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case here. To be honest, I much preferred the elevated casual Thai I’ve had in Boston and NYC. Naem Khao Tod – Crispy sticky rice, so texturally it was fun. But it was way TOO spicy. Even my friend with a higher spice tolerance struggled to finish without chugging water. There were a lot of peanuts, which added a nutty depth, but overall, the heat just overwhelmed everything. I couldn’t remember any flavor details an hour later, only the fire. Miang Pla – Branzino was better, but again, the dish leaned way too heavily on chili sauce and peanuts. Like, an ungodly amount of peanuts. Squid & Pork Jowl – The only dish I genuinely enjoyed. The flavors were familiar. Very reminiscent of Korean charcoal-grilled marinated pork. Super tender meat and squid, and the leftover juices made for a great pour-over on sticky rice. Eggplant Curry – Good curry, but not worth the hype. The curry was too watery, and despite a creamy coconut base, it was still aggressively spicy. The fried eggplant added crunch but not much flavor. Maybe the kitchen was having an off night, but this didn’t come close to the best curries I’ve had. Gaeng Som Pla – Probably the most unique flavor profile of the night. The concentrated fat of the lightly cured kanpachi worked well against the sharp, tangy red curry. It was also very spicy, but unlike the others, the natural fat from the fish gave it some balance and contrast. Service was quite poor for a Michelin-starred restaurant. Arguably one of the worst I’ve experienced at this level. After taking our orders, our server was largely absent, and she seemed more engaged with her colleagues and resetting empty tables than checking in on us.

- Food: 4
- Service: 4
- Atmosphere: 5
biggest fan of the squid and pork jowl. I felt like the dish was a little too salty for my liking. For the second course we decided on the prik king gai (crispy chicken) and namprik kapi pla. The prik king gai was good and has a small kick to it; I did think it was a little too crispy as I couldnt really taste the meat. The namprik kapi pla was paired with jasmine rice, and was very flavorful. I'm not the biggest fan of spice and curry, but my friends seemed to enjoy this dish. We ended dinner off with dream of lod chong (pandan parfait) and wan yen which was an iced dessert consisting of fruits, sago, and jelly. I def recommend the wan yen, it was easy to share and had a lot of fun textures and a variety of sweet treats in the mix, making it a very delightful treat to end the night. The ambiance to Nari is very nice. It was the perfect atmosphere for dinner, with dimmed lights, and modern/contemporary interior. It's beautifully decorated. Overall I had a wonderful experience at Nari.

- Food: 3
- Service: 4
- Atmosphere: 5
The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with a vibrant, stylish vibe. Service was warm and attentive, definitely a highlight of the experience. That said, the food didn’t quite meet Michelin-level expectations. Most dishes felt overly oily and heavy, with the exception of one standout that was well-executed. Flavors lacked the balance and refinement I was hoping for. The cocktails, however, were excellent, creative and well-crafted. I’d recommend stopping by for drinks and ambiance, but overall, the dining experience felt more average than exceptional.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Nari?Nari is located at 1625 Post St, 94115, San Francisco, Japantown, USA.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Post St & Laguna St (93 m walk)
- Bus stop Geary Blvd & Laguna St (84 m walk)
- Bus stop Sutter St & Laguna St (140 m walk)
- Bus stop Sutter St & Buchanan St (140 m walk)
- Bus stop Post St & Octavia St (184 m walk)
- How is Nari rated by visitors?Nari has an average rating of 4.3 based on 496 reviews across platforms such as Google.
- What dishes and beverages are served?The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as beef, beer, cheese, chicken, chocolate, coffee, duck, fish, fried rice, ice cream, lamb, pad thai, pork, pork chops, bird, along with a variety of drinks.
- What is the average price for a meal at Nari?The average price for a meal is 100+ $ (it is moderate - $$).
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