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    4.3 (178 reviews)
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    Jana R.

    Quality is really good and i would dare say matches the price point. i love salmon roe so much! my friend also enjoyed his skewers. Service took a while i don't know if it's cause we sat outside on a busy weeknight. but the servers were nice! thank you for the dinner

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    Sheree B.

    Waitress was very nice and helpful. Very small and quaint place. Not crowded. Light noise level. The food was very delicious. Great menu options.There was not a long wait time fir food. Arrived 430pm on a Wed.

    Holiday special December 2025
    Lizzie S.

    Pretty busy on a dark, rainy Tuesday night and they also do a pretty good takeout and delivery game! Service was fine. Could've been faster but they were just busy. I took Unagi Don and Spicy Chirashi Don to-go. Portions were large and yummy, lots of fish and also a diverse array of vegetables. They have a pretty good happy hour menu so I will be back for that!

    Crepe cake
    Pascal L.

    They didn't have the item I had seen on the menu the night I went, the Uni Spoon :-( But it was a good izakaya experience. Space is limited so better have a reservation, even for a 2-top. Service is attentive and the ambiance is great for a date night. It's a bit of a splurge, but the quality and execution justify the price. recommended.

    Matcha IPA
    Shikha S.

    Service: great Happy hour: yes please Matcha beer: amazing Spicy garlic edamame: duh Rainbow roll: yum Everything was great, especially the Kyoto matcha IPA for happy hour. I will come back to have an actual meal here rather than a snack.

    Garlic Edamame and Rainbow roll
    Ashish K.

    We went there for happy hour on a Friday evening and it wasn't hard to find seating. But I would recommend reservations for dinning. There's only 6-7 tables. Place is very modern and kept clean. Happy Hour is everyday 4-5:30pm We got the matcha IP was very good and Orion (light beer). They were around $8. (that's HH pricing in downtown for you). For food we got the garlic edamame which was so good but the chilli oil probably gave me the heartburn later. The rainbow roll was decent too. Overall would recommend giving it a try!

    Maureen D.

    love this place! we came happy hour time and got the sushi sample and skewer sampler and both were amazing! Also tried the garlic edamame and it was so yummy. Our server was so nice as well, great service. It was a pretty intimate vibe, and loved the decor. overall great experience, will be back if we are in the area.

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    Alisa B.

    An intimate restaurant that is perfect for an evening dinner date. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Known for their skewers, but we left enjoying their donburi (rice bowls) much more!! The Unagi Don and Sake Don were really delicious, and if I were to come back? I'd order either of them again! The unagi was SOOOOO tender and flavorful. The pickles really added a nice contrast of tanginess to the fatty eel. After a while, it does get a little heavy. The Sake Don definitely had more versatility in flavors! High quality salmon and ikura. Lots of cucumbers and veggies. So yummy! NOTE: Parking is very slim, but there's a paid garage across the street.

    Jasmine M.

    Great service with an absolutely lovely staff. I would definitely go back. My favorite cocktail was the yuzu drink. Yum! The food was very fresh and I enjoyed the choices. Good place with terrific casual vibe. Parking in street only. I was close by so we walked which was much more convenient.

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    Kody N.

    I came on Friday night half and hour before they were closing and they were taking last orders when we walked in. (I apologize for walking in late but we made sure to finish our meal in an appropriate time) There was no wait and it didn't seem busy at all. It has a very modern and cool feel inside. The gyoza was very standard and I feel like the bacon mochi skewer stood out the most to me. It was definitely tasty however I feel it wasn't really worth the price.

    Miso soup
    Chani A.

    Went on a Saturday evening. Place closes at 10 and is right next to china town dragon gate. The server was polite. But service is a bit slow. Got the miso soup which was perfect for the cold day. Also got the Chicken Karage. The sauce was very tasty and the chicken succulent The Mango Salmon roll as well as the Crunchy tempura roll were good. Fresh ingredients

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    Joanne L.

    Food: Amazing food overall and the ikura don came with plenty of salmon which i appreciated. It was my first time trying chawamushi and that also was warm and comforting, very umami. The dishes were definitely on the saltier side, including the ikura don. Service: The staff are all friendly and polite, giving good recs for the small plates. Ambiance: Great for a night out or a date night! Nice seating area upstairs that makes it feel more intimate and away from the business of the downstairs. The restaurant is well lit and decorated. I would recommend this place, it is definitely worth a visit!

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    Arrived on valentines weekend without a reservation. Initially thought the door was locked with a…read morefull house of customers inside and almost walked away but looks like you need to shove the door open. Ambiance was so cute very intimate but not much conversational privacy. Ordered the chicken, wagyu steak, beef tongue, okra, eel, scallop, and pork belly skewers. Also had the yuzu cheesecake. All skewers were juicy and delicious 10/10 every item was a hit. Wagyu was soft and not too welldone, scallop was flavorful and soft, chicken was so juicy, tender, and had strong flavor. Yuzu cheesecake - small light fluffy with a light caramel like sauce - emptied the plate 10/10 Would definitely come again.

    For those who know, Clement Street is lined with a ton of places to explore and eat…read more For those who don't, check out this link below: https://www.clementstreetsf.com I know that Moku isn't technically on Clement but is close enough that you can take a casual stroll after or search for coffee or a nice panna cotta. Okay back to the restaurant itself. Two words : hella cozy. We were jammed in this tiny corner next to another table of three. So much so, that we may should've just considered combining our space. And that would've been totally fine. Why? Because the food is super worth it, and the vibe is friendly and welcoming. Moku is totally cool and whatever the kitchen is grilling will have your mouth watering. Grilled chicken thighs - yup. order two. pork belly - that glaze. yum. bacon wrapped mushrooms - of course it's gonna be good. it's bacon wrapped for goodness sake. croquette - deep fried mash potatoes? yes, please. chicken karaage - much like the croquette but chicken instead. I regret not ordering the chicken meatballs. Although, it does give me another reason to return. Great spot. Good fun. You will mostly likely devour whatever you order at lightening speed. And don't sleep on their beer and sake selection. Lastly, tip your servers well. They're ninja-like service will make it seem like the food and drink are magically appearing while the empty plates and glasses are simultaneously disappearing.

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    Moku Yakitori-Ya - Inside from the back

    Inside from the back

    Moku Yakitori-Ya - Buta Bara ($8)

    Buta Bara ($8)

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