Kabuto, Geary
11 people recommendvia r/AskSF11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many diners recommend Kabuto, and those who name a location point to the spot on Geary. One diner highlights the special rolls, another finds it pricey but says the quality is excellent, and one calls the omakase their favorite nearby place. Another calls it an excellent, traditional Japanese option, and one urges a visit, counting it among the city's great meals. Two others simply name it, and two say it was their pick in the past.
Address
Kabuto Restaurant, 5121 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Anti-Charm-Quark in r/AskSF · Jan 2024
Names Kabuto on Geary as a sushi pick, without giving details.
- Recommendsu/CrazyWhammer in r/AskSF · Jan 2024
Gives Kabuto as the single answer to this request, with no details.
- Recommendsu/Yourmomsbentobox in r/AskSF · Sep 2025taste
Says they usually order here and find everything very good; highlights the special rolls.
- Recommendsu/bobotronic in r/AskSF · Aug 2025taste
Calls this Geary spot the top pick for unagi; admits it's pricey but says the quality is excellent.
- Recommendsu/whogotmeintothis in r/AskSF · May 2024service
Had an incredible meal at Kabuto and became a regular after the chef adapted a dish for takeaway.
- Recommendsu/InterestingOven1349 in r/AskSF · May 2024
Recommends Kabuto on Geary as an excellent, traditional Japanese option.
- Recommendsu/Thescenewheremufasa_ in r/AskSF · Feb 2024
Says the omakase is their favorite nearby place and calls it a real gem.
- Recommendsu/SquareRoot4761 in r/AskSF · Jan 2026service
Strongly urges a visit; says the chef chats at the bar and counts it among the city's great meals.
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- Recommendsu/downthecornercat in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Says it was their favorite back then.
- Recommendsu/jiceman1 in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Says they preferred this place to Ebisu back in the day.
- Recommendsu/r1z3n in r/AskSF · Sep 2025
Seconds the earlier Kabuto suggestion on Geary and calls it awesome.
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