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    Aedan Koji Kitchen

    4.9 (45 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Joanne H.

    Updating my review- my husband made multiple dishes with their dark umami miso and they all came out delicious! Such a versatile and fresh ingredient- really a gem of an ingredient that you can't get elsewhere. Fresh Miso hotpot, miso soup or any miso salmon fishes the miso paste (although higher in cost than ordinary miso) is worth every penny for the depth of umami wow wow! Will be back anytime I'm in the city to pick up some of the miso paste

    Chicken bento... slightly eaten hehe
    Maya K.

    A must-try for Japanese food lovers!! Whether you're visiting or live in the city, this cute, authentic japanese bento shop absolutely should be on your list. The Food: Healthy (no preservatives or added sugars), creative and just DELICIOUS! I swear you can't get this kind of homemade bento taste anywhere else outside of japan! I tried the poke special and it was the best poke i've had in cali. Everything is fresh and perfectly seasoned! The Service: The staff here are all friendly and sweet! Mariko the owner has a true passion for fermenting with Koji and it really shows through in both the food and service. The Ambiance: The shop doesn't have any seating, but we sat on the bench outside and they gave us complimentary tea **Bonus: They also are at the Ferry Building farmers market on Saturday!! I'll be back and will be recommending Aedan to literally everyone XD

    Salmon bento box $20 - yum!
    Kathleen S.

    This place is an absolute gem! I am so lucky that my work is walking distance from here. Only problem is that I want to eat here every day.  Imagine if you had a Japanese mom or grandmother and say their love language is food, it would literally manifest itself as an Aedan bento box.  Aedan how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.  The menu is small. You pick your choice of protein. They have tofu, chicken, salmon, and usually one specialty item. Last time I went the special was a miso buttered salmon with mushrooms. I'm a huge fan of the salmon. Get those omega-3s in. The side dishes that come with the bento are often marinated in their magical miso sauce and it is so flavorful! Each bite is an absolute delight! If you are starving, an Aedan bento box might leave you wanting. Get double protein for an extra $6. I think the box is the perfect amount for a bit of a lighter lunch and will leave you feeling nourished from the inside.  Bento boxes also come with a choice of miso soup or a mini cup of a sweet turmeric drink called amazake. Both are delicious! Amazake is something unique and special I've never seen anywhere else but Aedan so I usually go with that.  There is no seating inside but there is a little bench outside that wraps around a tree. I've sat there before with coworkers and the Aedan ladies would offer us complimentary cold tea. Every time I stop by this place looks a little bit busier than the last. I think the secret is getting out but service is always top notch here and so friendly, I'm so happy to see it! They also host miso making classes so you can attempt to replicate some of their dishes at home.  Highly highly recommend!

    Salmon Loki
    Yves C.

    Great bento for lunch. Good service. Shaded tree outside to sit and eat. Recommend if you're in the area!

    Jennifer L.

    wait this place is actually such a gem. I was walking in the mission and my friend rec'd we try this bento place and we went there right before closing and were able to snag their last roast beef bento and also a salmon bento. both were so incredibly and thoughtfully made. there was the option for either this tumeric drink v pumpkin soup so we got one of each. both were incredibly unique and divine and apparently good for our gut health. we also got some delicious barley? tea and the bento itself was immaculate. the whole experience was very lovely and just browsing thru their fridge cases i know i def have to come back soon!!

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    Erika C.

    Cute spot that looks like they take a lot of care in their craft. You can buy some ingredients like miso for cooking. Their focus seems to on making food with no additives or preservatives, and low sugar. You get a good variety with your bento and the food tastes like a bit like a home cooked meal. Keep in mind it's a light, not hearty, bento box. Tbh, it's not really for me, but I'm glad I came to check it out and I am rooting for this new spot.

    Fresh combo salmon/chicken bento and salmon egg bento
    Rachel G.

    So glad this takeout spot opened up! I was so excited for some fresh and authentic bento for lunch and have passed by this spot at the Ferry farmers market but never ended up trying it. We ordered the salmon egg bento and the chicken bento with added salmon. Each came with a set of pickled vegetables, fresh miso soup, sweet mochi, and tamago. While we waited for our food, we chatted with the owner who was so friendly and gladly shared their story. The food was perfectly cooked and very flavorful - simple but filling!

    Shio Koji Bento Box
    Lucy H.

    My favorite spot to grab a healthy lunch with seasonal produce. Aedan sells bento boxes made with shio koji that they make themselves. This adds a lot of health benefits to the food, as well as adding a nice savory, umami flavor. I love the protein options, and the sides are delicious as well. There's also a tiny dessert they provide as well, so you really get to satisfy all your senses from texture to flavor. Like most Japanese establishments, service is amazing. They always greet you when you walk in, are thoughtful with packaging, and even offer tea if you sit at the bench outside for lunch. My favorite item is the salmon + mushroom bento box. They rotate out the sides (different types of pickles and etc) and soup (different items in the miso soup from tofu to gluten balls). One day they even had a spicy curry soup that reminded me of Hokkaido soup curry. Currently it's $20 for a regular salmon bento box. The specials are usually $23. No seating except for a bench next to the entrance. It usually has a really nice, peaceful ambiance - the Mission is warm and sunny and it is shady under the tree. But the street is currently under construction, so it's been dusty and construction block most of the walking path.

    Chicken donburri
    Alice K.

    Newly opened in late spring, finally had a chance to try them (due to a lunch bag mishap). A few coworkers have made this spot part of their regular lunch time rotation. Simple menu, choice of bento box ($20) and donburri ($15) with choice of salmon or chicken, miso and drinks. A little pricier lunch but I'm treating myself today. To-go only. Chose donburri with miso marinated chicken, which came with small miso soup (rich, had pieces of kabocha). Tasty selection of sides (pickled carrot, guacamole mix, egg, eggplant and red.pepper). Wished there was brown rice option (staff said they're discussing it) and less rice/more veggies! Am curious about the amazake drink - next time. They offer various misos and Koji for sale, and miso making classes (sign up online!)

    Shio Koji Salmon Bento w/ rice, veggie sides, pickles, tamagoyaki, amazake | $20 + $2 amazake size upgrade
    Cherylynn N.

    All my AZN Peeps: Who used to be embarrassed of the lunches your parents packed for you? *Raises BOTH hands* Back in the day, all the AZN funk would scare some people way. Now that AZN food is trendy, people are ALL about that funk because they know the good good. Fermented funk = flavor AND umami. Plus, it's healthy for you (probiotics). Opening two weeks ago is Aedan Koji Kitchen from the folks behind Aedan Fermented Foods. Their brick & mortar shop sells an array of their small-batch fermented products: miso, shio koji (marinade), amazake (rice drink), takeout bento boxes, and teas. They also offer miso making and cooking classes. Hours of operation: Tuesday - Friday, 10:30 am - 2 pm. With the mandate lifted, staff still wears masks. No seating but there's a little bench outside if you want to eat your food. M E N U Rotating daily menu of don (rice bowls) and bento boxes. This is today's menu: https://bit.ly/3t1YnX4. F O O D * Aedan Bento Box: Shio Koji Salmon w/ rice, three veggie sides, pickles, tamagoyaki, amazake dessert ($20): https://bit.ly/3GlnGsy ***Upgrade to large size amazake (+$2) Wow, I was seriously impressed with the bento box. It was filling, healthy, and damn delicious. Packed with so much umami! The shio koji marinated salmon was moist and flaky with a savory nutty sweetness...served over a bed of warm Koda Farms rice. The veggie sides: bamboo shoots, eggplant, mushrooms+snap peas were fresh and tasty. The sagohachi pickles (cucumbers+ watermelon radish) were nicely brined and acidic. The tamagoyaki was soft, moist, eggy, and slightly sweet. And, the fresh berries in a fermented coconut sauce was so creamy and complex. The amazake was amazing! The fermented rice drink is made with turmeric, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and oat milk. It's creamy smooth, subtly spiced, and lightly sweet. Low key reminds me of a caffeine-free, Japanese rendition of chai. I'm glad the owner recommended that I upgrade the size...they need to sell this in jugs! S E R V I C E The owner, Mariko is super sweet and welcoming. My bento box was assembled within minutes. A M B I A N C E Casual, minimalist shop with grab 'n go items. P A R K I N G Street parking only. Overall, Aedan really knows how to showcase fresh, local, seasonal ingredients and let it shine....the traditional Japanese way. Looking forward to using the country miso I bought for soups, salad dressings, and sauces. If you're in The Mission, def check out this new local business!

    Salmon lunch box
    Michael G.

    Solid place to grab a quick to-go lunch near where I used to live (Potrero Hill/Mission area). They have a rotating menu so it's always interesting to see what bento boxes they have available. I had a salmon one and it was really delicious. Like others have said, portions are definitely on the lighter side so you will definitely not be stuffed but I think for a weekday lunch it's more than adequate (who wants to food coma right before going back to work anyways...). I notice that they have a focus on fermented foods like Miso so I'd love to go back and try some of their homemade miso and other ferments.

    Em W.

    The most exquisite and non-ostentatious bento box in the Bay Area. So many bento boxes in other places unnecessarily feature gold foil, flavorless truffle, or caviar just for show, and I love how these bentos celebrate the fresh, seasonal, unique, and diverse flavors of various vegetables and meats. I loved the salmon miso butter mushroom special! The mini Kabocha cake was adorable and delicious. Loved the miso eggplant too. The tamago was delicious. The miso soup is the best miso soup I've tried in California, so earthy and umami. Highly recommend, especially if you're hungry or in a rush, as the bento boxes are prepared quickly! There is a little bench outside but no tables, so it would be a great idea to pick up bentos & picnic nearby!

    Shannon Z.

    Aedan Koji Kitchen or Aedan Fermented, is a small business tucked away on an unassuming block. They have a small grocery store (full of fermented foods), a restaurant for readymade to-go, and a classroom space for educational classes. The menu protein are vegan/tofu, chicken, or salmon. The portions for readymade food are Japanese-sized and run small. The grocery store section sells homemade misos, amazake, mirin, vegan dashi (soup base), and more. My partner ordered the vegan miso soup, it was hot weather outside but he insisted he needed a soup. He was overjoyed with just one sip, the soup contained his favorite, potatoes. He realizing that most miso soups he has tried up until now were "American style". I ordered the amazake (fermented sweet rice drink) which comes creamy and flavored with turmeric and ginger. It was also excellent. We shared a vegetarian bento box together, lots of creative vegetables, egg and even a dessert. Optionally you can replace the egg with more vegetables to make this order vegan.

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    It's really delicious food. I had the salad bento with salmon and ate every little bit. I could eat here every day!

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    This is our new go-to lunch spot! Delicious onigiri bento box :) along with miso soup and appetizers!

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    4.6(1.2k reviews)
    2.4 miFinancial District
    $$$$

    What an experience! We were celebrating an anniversary and planned a bit last minute, but were able…read moreto snag a reservation here pretty easily. Immediately, the ambiance and service was quite nice. We were seated at the table, but typically I enjoy sitting at the bar to watch the chefs make our food. The service was amazing and they were very attentive. They also offered to take photos and gave us a little gift of hojicha tea since we were celebrating. We got the omakase, which was massive and had 18 courses. They gave us a menu so we knew what to expect for each course, and we ordered some sake. The omakase was delicious and more traditional than other places, each course was so beautiful and delicately made. This is definitely a lot of food, I would recommend the petite omakase in the future as I was stuffed, but it was a great experience if you come hungry! Courses: - Chawan-mushi - super tasty and every bite was delicious and umami forward! - Otsumami - 7 seasonal appetizers presented in a beautiful box, there was a stuffed crab claw in there that was delicious - 4 kinds of sushi - each piece came out one at a time, the first piece was my absolute favorite and blew me away, it was a seared chutoro that immediately melts in your mouth and tastes smokey - Hamachi soup - very tasty and warming soup with hamachi inside, was perfect in between the sushi course - 4 kinds of sushi - A5 Waguyu shabu - this course was extra $10 pp but was so delicious, the wagyu was melt in your mouth and had some grated daikon on top in a ponzu dashi, the toppings help balance the meat so it's overwhelming since it does melt in your mouth, one of my favorite bites! - 4 kind of sushi - they brought out some really great sushis, including more chutoro and an unagi handroll, but I was so stuffed at this point that I felt I couldn't enjoy it as much - miso soup - this soup was so tasty and kind of revived me after all that food, it felt comforting and a great way to end - dessert- I got the hojicha ice cream in a waffle like cookie and it was delicious!

    WOW!!! That's it,…read morethat's the review. No, but in all seriousness, I visited Kusakabe for the 18 course Omakase (my first) and it was such a fantastic experience. Our server was so attentive and thoughtful and really helped make the entire experience so much fun. This was also some of - if not the best - sushi I have ever had. Everything was extremely fresh and the fish melted like butter in my mouth. Every course was extremely flavorful and just truly deliberate; there was a story behind everything. They also have a really great sake list and our server recommended delicious pairings that went well with each course. I genuinely cannot wait to go back and experience another Omakase here!

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