Japantown/Fillmore Restaurants

Located in the heart of Japan Town, this magnificently constructed restaurant, bushi-tei, dates back to 1863. The old wood used was carefully removed... More about Bushi-tei

Cafe Kati sits right off Fillmore St. Since it's not on the main walkway, many people walk by not knowing that they've just passed one of the best restaurants... More about Cafe Kati

Imagine you are able to transport yourself to Japan in an instant. You climb weathered wooden stairs to a balcony where, though there is no sign in English,... More about Kappa Restaurant

Although quiet and austere, the food will win you over if you're open to spicy, curiously crunchy, and basically great tasting food.

The Japanese noodles are incredible. Choose either soba (slender noodle) or udon (thick, chewy rope noodle) - this is a noodle house that will treat you... More about Mifune

If you're looking for affordable Italian food with great flavor, this is definitely the place for you! The fettuchini with pine nuts is just one of the... More about Pasta Pomodoro

Wham, happy hour at 10 pm. Two for one pizzas and $11 pitchers came in handy after a recent mindnumbing movie screening around the corner at the Kabuki.... More about Pizza Inferno

The home of great, greasy fried chicken and fixings has moved to the lower Fillmore district (now renamed the Fillmore Jazz District) from its former... More about Powell's Place - CLOSED