Okaeri Japanese Bistro Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Okaeri Japanese Bistro, a delightful culinary gem located in the heart of San Francisco. This trendy restaurant offers a serene escape into the world of Japanese cuisine, presenting a diverse menu that caters to both traditional tastes and modern cravings. Whether you're in the mood for sushi, ramen, or hearty entries, each dish is crafted with precision and high-quality ingredients.
One of the standout features is their emphasis on inclusivity with vegan options and limited vegetarian dishes, ensuring that everyone can savor the unique flavors of Japan. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between casual and upscale, making it ideal for both dinner with friends or a special occasion. With options for outdoor seating and the convenience of delivery and takeout, Okaeri is designed to adapt to your lifestyle.
Be sure to experience their happy hour specials while enjoying a refreshing beer or wine. At Okaeri, every meal invites you back home to the comforting embrace of Japanese hospitality.
COLD STARTERS.
Crystal Uni
uni, ikura, scallop, crab, ponzu jelly
Hamachi Truffle
yellowtail, seasonal fruit, garlic shoyu
Salmon Tataki
seared salmon, yuzu salt, avocado mayo
Tuna Tartare
tuna, avocado, nori cracker
Ankimo
monk fish liver, ponzu
Miso Soup
green onions, seaweed
Spicy Garlic Edamame
Gyoza
panfried pork pot stickers
Agedashi Tofu
fried egg tofu w umami sauce
Assorted Tempura
2pcs shrimp and assorted veggie tempura
Shrimp Tempura App
Japanese style deepfried shrimp 6pcs
Chicken Karaage
Japanese style fried chicken
HOT STARTERS.
NIGIRISASHIMI TASTING.
Omakase Tasting
3pcs sashimi, 12pcs nigiri, 1 hososmaki, 2pcs tempura
Okaeri Moriawase
4pcs nigiri, 1 hosomaki, 2pcs unagi uramaki
7PC Moriawase
7pcs nigiri, 1 futomaki roll
4PCS Nigiri Tasting
Chefs choice
8PCS Nigiri Tasting
Chefs choice
12PCS Nigiri Tasting
Salmon Tasting
4 kinds of salmon family salmon hosomaki
Tuna Tasting
4 kinds of tuna family toro hosomaki
6PCS Sashimi Tasting
Chefs choice 3 different kinds of fish
10PCS Sashimi Tasting
Chefs choice 5 different kinds of fish
Maguro
bluefin tuna
ChuToro
medium fatty bluefin tuna
OToro
supreme fatty bluefin tuna
Bincho
albacore
King Sake
king salmon
King Sake Toro
king salmon belly
Iwana
artic char
Umi Masu
ocean trout
Umi Masu Toro
ocean trout belly
Tobiko
flying fish roe
Ikura
salmon roe
Hamachi
yellowtail
Hamachi Toro
yellowtail belly
Kanpachi
amber jack
Shima Aji
striped jack
Hirame
halibut
Engawa
flounder fin
Kurodai
black snapper
Kinmedai
golden eye Snapper
Kamasu
Seared Barracuda
Madai
red snapper
Ebodai
pompano butterfish
Sawara
spanish mackerel
Saba
mackerel
Amaebi
sweet shrimp
Ebi
cooked tiger shrimp
UniBoston
Santa Barbara sea urchin
UniHokkaido
Hokkaido sea urchin
Hotate
Hokkaido scallop
Unagi
fresh water eel
Wagyu
A5 Japanese Beef
Tamago
house made egg omelet
Shirayaki
fresh water eel
SASHIMINIGIRI. 2pcs per order
ROLLS.
California Roll
snow crab avocado
Spicy Tuna Roll
house blend spicy tuna, cucumber
Rock N Roll
eel avocado
Shrimp Tempura Roll
tempura shrimp, avocado cucumber
Spider Roll
tempura soft shell crab, avocado cucumber
Angry Fish Roll
minced fish cucumber, topped w hamachi jalapeno
Scallop King Roll
snow crab, avocado, topped w baked scallop
Heavenly Salmon Roll
snow crab, avocado, topped w grilled salmon
Flying Dragon Roll
shrimp tempura cucumber, topped w eel, shrimp avocado
Salmon Lover Roll
salmon, avocado cucumber, topped w salmon
Snow Mountain Roll
white tuna avocado, topped w seared walu
Crunchy Spicy Roll
minced fish, cream cheese, cucumber, deep fried, topped w tuna tartar
Cyclone Roll
salmon cucumber topped w avocado and negitoro
Veggie Dragon
asparagus, sweet potato topped w avocado eggplant
Okaeri Don
otoro, uni, A5 wagyu, ikura, tiger shrimp over rice, served with miso
Tuna Oyako Don
4 kinds of tuna over rice, served with miso
Sake Oyako Don
salmon, salmon belly ikura over rice, served with miso
Salmon Shiozake
grilled salmon over rice, served with miso
Unagi Don
grilled fresh water eel over rice, served with miso
DONBURI.
Sake.
BTL Atago No Matsu
Aromatic, balanced, tart strawberries, Yamada Nishiki, Miyagi Tokubetsu Honjozo
BTL Gakki Masamune
Juicy, lush, medium bodied, bright, muscat grape, Yamada Nishiki, Fukushima Junmai
BTL Kamo Kinshu
Dry, full bodied, umami, dried plum, Omachi, Hiroshima Junmai Tokubetsu
BTL Koueigiku
Unpasteurized, lively, umami, bright, sunflowers, melon, Shunyo, Saga Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu
BTL Zaku
Smooth, fruitful, tangerine, sweet tea, Yamada Nishiki, Mie Junmai Tokubetsu
BTL Chogetsu
Smooth, elegant, grapefruit, anise, melon, Akita Komachi, Akita Junmai Ginjo Kimoto
BTL Akishika
Unpasteurized, dry, rich flavors, lychee, soft pear, white pepper, Yamada Nishiki, Kochi Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu
BTL Akabu
Light, sharp, dry, citrus, persimmons, Gohyakumangoku, Niigata Junmai Ginjo
BTL Matsu Azolla 50
Soft, creamy, tropical fruits, Yamada Nishiki, Kinki Junmai Daiginjo
BTL Yamato Shizuku
Clean, rounded, aromatic, fruity, pears, grapes, Akita Komachi, Akita Junmai Daiginjo
BTL Chokaisan
Soft, smooth, satiny finish, gardenia, grape, blueberry, pear, Miyaminishiki, Akita Junmai Daiginjo
BTL Kuheiji Sauvage
Rich umami, fullbodied, earthy, banana, citrus, Omachi, Aichi Junmai Daiginjo
BTL Brooklyn Kura 14
Gentle, balanced, lychee, blueberry, Ginginga, Iwate Junmai Nama Ginjo
BTL Dassai 23
Very clean, lucious, layered structure, deep, grapes, strawberries, Yamada Nishiki, Yamaguchi Junmai Daiginjo
BTL Shibata Yuzu
Yuzu flavor, refreshing, crisp, Ginpu, Aichi Junmai
BTL Mukade Nigori
Cloudy, creamy, smooth, balanced, powdered sugar, vanilla, Ippanmai, Wakayama Junmai
BTL Hakkaisan Sparkling
Refreshing, bright acidity, Gohyakumangoku, Niigata Junmai
BTL Raifuku
Apricot, cinnamon, medium bodied, slightly dry, aged 2 years, Ibaraki plum wine
BTL Heiwa Ume Suppai
Juicy, subdued sweetness, refreshing, best served on the rocks, Wakayama plum wine
BTL Alamacita
Valle De Uco, Argentina Brut
BTL Cep
Russian river valley, CA, 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
BTL Nigl
Kremstal, Austria, 2021 Gruner Veiltiner
BTL Schloss Gobelsburg
Kamptal, Austria, 2022 Rose
BTL Stoplman
Rioja, Spain, 2022 Tempranillo
BTL Appellations Cellar
Napa Valley, CA, 2019 Red Blend
BTL Abbazia
Trentino, Italy, 2023 Schiava