One of the few places open late around the area! Love the teriyaki chicken and the chicken katsu curry

Pros: great service, friendly staff, amazing vibes, 9.99999/10 Cons: uses AI flyers .................... read more

Taisho is top tier! My friends and I come back all the time. The food and service are always perfect, and we never leave disappointed.

Celebrated my birthday here with some friends. My partner rented out a large private room where we got to sing for a couple hours. You get two mics and can order food and drinks that come to the room. Room is big with a large bench that wraps around a table. You can control the room temperature and also the sound of the music and mics. Everything is easy to use. Food is delicious and made hot. My favorite foods are the shishito peppers, spam fries, and edamame. The edamame and shishito peppers are season to perfection. We mainly got appetizers and drinks. Drinks are strong. I'd def come back for more food and singing. As we were leaving the front room was crowded with ppl all enjoying karaoke. We met the owner who is very sweet and treats everyone like family. read more

Review is mainly Karaoke even though we did spend a lot on food. We came for a birthday party and 12 of us ended up here for Karaoke. They have different rooms but we opted for the "VIP" one on the second story. If you come during happy hours its much cheaper but the cheap price ends at 7 pm. We ended up staying from 5:30 to 10:30 and had an amazing time! You cannot connect to youtube or the internet so you won't get 100% song selection but you will end up with something everyone knows. The machine has separate volume for mic and song, the only hard thing was song searching was a bit challenging. We ordered a lot from their menu and I remember huddling over the fries and gyoza and eating them but most of the night was rightfully a blur thanks to the continuous pitchers and sake our group ordered. Thanks for making it a night to remember! read more

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Great place for karaoke. Easy and straightforward to queue up songs. The food came out pretty quickly as well. They're very friendly and generous with drinks. They serve mostly Hawaiian food with sake, wine and beer. It was on me for not looking at the menu beforehand, I had assumed it was mostly Japanese food based purely on the name read more

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We went on a wednesday night. They were a bit understaffed but they gave us some sake to compensate which is really nice. good amount of seating and a bar. The asian cabbage salad had so many red onion lol. tempura was too battery. I like the spam fried rice even though it was a little too moist. I think they used normal rice. it heated up so good at home after frying in the pan. Loved the karaage nice and crispy. Would love to come back to try karaoke. read more

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Loved the vibe of the restaurant! The staff was very nice and accommodating to our large party on a week day. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry. The curry has a mild flavor. I wish that there was a touch more curry. Like another half a ladle full at least. The chicken was cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. A few coworkers ordered the Curry Loco Moco, the Pattie looked homemade, but in need of some moisture. The spam fried looked really good. I think the price was fair for the portion size. The price is low enough to share several dishes. There is karaoke in the back. Which I would love to try next time. I would definitely come back and try other items on the menu. read more

Taisho - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

It feels like we stepped into Japan the moment we walked in. We came after 9:30pm on a Saturday, and the ambiance is unmatched with people singing their hearts out. Shoutout to our server Lindsay! read more

Taisho - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Even on a night where they were understaffed, we felt very supported and service was fast and very friendly. As a party of 6, we didn't make a reservation and very appreciative they were able to accommodate us. In terms of appetizers, the asian cabbage salad and spam fries were so good! I ordered the kahlua pork quesadilla and just one half was so filling! When we ordered hot sake, the waiter recommended cold and boy, was that a great move. The sake went down so much smoother. read more

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Came here on a Thursday night around 10pm and this place was live. There were people all around the restaurant participating in kareoke as they have multiple microphones. They also had pokemon playing on another tv and another anime moving playing on a third tv in the main room with the kareoke that was going on. We waited a few minutes to be seated, server greeted us with water after a few minutes and took our order shortly afterwards. For the restaurant being so busy, we didn't wait that long for our food. Food was good, nothing special. Will come back to try other things on the menu and maybe kareoke too! I think they also have private kareoke rooms too. read more

Taisho - Gravy Egg Sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What a spot! Laid back in its assumption, but full of character and optionality. You can enjoy a karaoke booth or simply enjoy a meal. Most of the curries were similar, but incredibly warming and hearty - especially in the SF fog. The highlight may have been some sake though! I'd never been a particularly big fan when I've tried it before, but theirs was light and easily drinkable, especially when in their mixed drinks. read more

Taisho - Veggie curry - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had a great fun evening Thursday night. We were party of six arriving for HH; then karaoke. Our friend reserved a private karaoke room for 7pm. HH bar bites were great, and moderately priced. And it wasn't deep fried bites only. HH between 5p-7pm. Parking can be challenging. We had our good luck parking karma hat on, and found metered parking across the street. Service was great. And food items were warm out of the kitchen. We had so much fun we all agreed we'll come again. And by chance we met the owner who was a very gracious host. read more

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Came here as a group of 6 people on a busy Santa Con night and it became our group favorite. Luckily we were able to squeeze into a table and order our food. We got two Katsu Curries, Curry Loco Moco, Angel Wing Gyoza, and Furikake Fries. Service was understandably slower and it took a while for our last Katsu Curry to come out. I believe as an apology they gave us sake on the house and that night they were giving out complimentary Dole Whip & Tajin...which was delicious! Would come back here if we're in lower nob-hill again and the portions were plenty to share, as well as tasty! More generous than expected! The owner of the establishment was very warm and sweet as well. read more

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We stumbled around the block looking for soul food and a place to eat. We found Taisho. Supes fun, low-key crazy karaoke and kitchen! Real talk. The karaoke slaps right away. Just scan the QR code and go. Pro tip: get on the karaoke list before you order! Also you can track the queue from your phone. The kitchen is open late and the katsu is legit good. Beer and sake hits the SPOT! Here's what I'm saying: you'll have fun if you come here. Bring a group and stay a while! "Don't threaten me with a good time!" read more

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Taisho SF... where to start? Food: I'm just visiting the area and this place caught my eye, Open late, Japanese food, and Karaoke! I ordered Spam Musubi, and the Curry Loco Moco. Very delicious fusion of flavor! And I'm a big Original Loco Moco head! The service: Man the staff was so inviting. We stepped in for dinner right around 10pm, Karaoke was going and the staff was able to seat us right away. Due to the music volume, I guess I misheard the waiter Confirming my order. And I said yes to the wrong order. I got Katsu Curry instead of the Loco Moco. I informed the waiter and they made it right no questions asked. Superb. I wish I had more time to hang for the night and do some Karaoke but it was getting late lol. 10/10 would recommend to friends and family visiting the SF area for food or fun. read more

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Really cheap happy hour, you'll get big portions for about $5-$10 bucks. They have a very limited gluten free menu, and it looked like they forgot to omit the fried shallots on the furikake fries. I just didnt eat the egg, it was overcooked anyways I also ordered the edamame dip and chips and really enjoyed these. The dip was tasty read more

Taisho - Furikake Fries with a Fried Egg - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It's ways too loud. However, the food was great! Service was just ok. Kind of slow but acceptable.

We happen to come upon this spot for my birthday and it did not disappoint! They have a good variety of sake along with some wines. The food is on point and there is a good amount of seating for large parties. They also have karaoke. The food is SUPER flavorful. Feel like we ordered almost everything on the menu. Japanese egg salad sandwiches, Japanese curry, etc. Will definitely be going back!!! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu read more

Taisho - Egg salad sando - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have no complaints, and honestly, you're not going to get better prices for the area. I couldn't believe I was paying under $20 for each entree, but that's what you'll get here. If you know SF, you can't even get a sando for under $20 these days, so to get a whole katsu curry box for well under $20, I would call that a good deal. They take their time cooking here, so you know things aren't just frozen and getting reheated. The atmosphere is also awesome. Loud music, Pokemon episodes in the background, great service, and just a good time overall. If you like spicy, the kalua pork burrito has you covered. Will be back for sure. read more

One of the better meals that I've had in sf recently and great place to share. Kind of a rowdy spot (or at least loud lol) cause they do karaoke in the back but kind of fun. Reminds me of japan and lots of fun fusion, comforting food. The oxtail porridge and taisho fries were my favorite. The fries was SO well seasoned. Honestly, a great spot for a big group for shareables and good vibes. read more

Taisho - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Overall experience: 100/10 The staff was welcoming, provided great service, and had such an inviting attitude. This is honestly some of the better food I've had since moving to SF and definitely a great spot to share with others. The food was amazing, and the atmosphere made the experience even better. I ordered the chicken katsu curry and a Spam musubi, and both were so good. The Spam musubi reminded me of back home in Hawai'i, and the katsu curry was flavorful and comforting. The prices were a little on the higher side, but honestly it was worth it for the quality and nostalgia alone. I'll definitely be back & I Highly Recommend! read more

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We came here after seeing a concert at the Chase Center since they close late. It's such a cute spot! They have private karaoke rooms but also a dining area. We ordered the egg sukiyaki & a side of macaroni salad. The sukiyaki was HUGE! we did not expect it to be this large. It was so flavorful and filling too! Would definitely get again. The Mac salad in comparison was so small. Would probably pass on that one. It also wasn't as creamy as I'd hoped. They gave us dole whip on the house for dessert as we paid. Sooo sweet of them! It was definitely spot on! Everything was street parking but was free when we went. The service was pretty quick and they were super nice. This may be our new go to late night spot in the city! read more

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Makao was amazing, the kitchen was backed up and gave us some complimentaries. I really thank his service and attitude for the entire meal. Would come back again! PLEASE PLAY MORE ROMANCE ANIME. Thank you read more

Taisho - Free beer - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for my friend's birthday celebration on a Saturday night. The kalua pork dinner plate $16 was really yummy and big portion. They add SF health care mandate fee and mandatory 20% tip for eating at the karaoke room though. I think my friend should've arranged eating dinner at their dining area, and then sing karaoke for 2 hours. Since we ate while singing karaoke, we barely talked. It was nice of them to provide water in the room and the lightening was good. The dining area has beautiful decorations. I noticed all of our plates have good big portions so I would come again, especially to try their happy hour menu 5-7pm from Sunday to Thursday. read more

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We Always have a great evening here. Owner is very loud, but generous and will stop by with drinks and toast your table. Food is served hot and crispy at very reasonable prices. At 7pm the place is pretty packed with happy faces. Each time we visit, New items are being added to the Menu so we will definitely be back! read more

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Came here on a Thursday night with a few friends for dinner and had a great time. The staff were pretty friendly though the food service was a bit on the slower side. I ordered the Kalua Pork Quesadilla and it was a solid fusion with the house sauce being a kicker. Overall, for the price, Taisho gives you a pretty decent value. I would totally come back for the late night vibes and try out their karaoke. Even though for dinner the music was already blasting and the energy was high! read more

Taisho - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

It was a delicious dinner! We ordered the most popular chicken dish and the curry sauce is subtle and absolutely delicious.

I came to TaishoSF on a weekend night for the first time with a friend. Their menu options are plentiful, ranging from curries to porridge to salads. I tried their Katsu Curry while my friend tried their Jenny's Oxtail Porridge. The portion size of the oxtail porridge was small but delicious! It satisfied my friend's soup craving for a cold SF fall day. The katsu was perfectly fried in my katsu curry, and it was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The curry sauce itself was rich, savory, and not too spicy. While the oxtail porridge was a bit smaller than we had hoped, the katsu curry portion size was generous, giving me food for leftovers the next day. While there's many great katsu curry places to try in SF, this is near the top of the list! read more

Great vibes and drinks and food! The crowd was ambitious singers and generally music selection was also rawrrrr read more

Taisho - Karaoke - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

excellent service , I would definitely recommend this place 10/10 baby :) Food's delicious and fresh out the oven, you know what mean !! read more

so I went during happy hour (menu attached) and despite the portions being smaller it was wonderful being able to try out a bunch of different things! everything was pretty good, the curry was kind of bland, but the OXTAIL PORRIDGE WAS AMAZING!!!! I'd definitely go back just for that, we ordered two of them. ive been here before and had the loco moco curry which I really enjoyed but the happy Hour made this visit so worth it. I love reasonably priced food. Service was nice, wonderful staff being pretty attentive and cheerful. the restaurant has a lot of booths and the ambiance is chill but they have the same scene from Naruto on repeat on the tv screens every time I go and it lowkey drives me crazy.... ignore that tho its still a nice restaurant read more

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Opens late and live public karaoke. The fries ez 5/5 great crisp and soft puffy center with fabulous bonito flakes and Japanese sauce. Chicken katsu 3/5. Chicken tasted funny. The curry sauce was ok. Portion was big though. Plenty of space and decent service. Just a bite long to wait for food when the place wasn't packed at all. read more

It was very good. I would come back for the curry loco moco. Fries were good as well.

Stumbled into this restaurant/bar last night while killing some time waiting for a concert last night. It turned out to be a good decision for our wallets, tummies, and spirits! We were walking around the Tender/Nob area in search of a comfortable spot to kill a few hours while waiting for a concert to start in the Civic Center area. What drew us to this establishment were the cute little string of lanterns outside, the video menu in the front window, and the name! The inside is a really cavernous space, with bars, tables, long hallways, and upstairs karaoke lounges & balcony. Decor is nice and seasonal, with a Halloween display front & center. They even had a cute little Street Fighter video game to get all retro and Japanese! Very clean restaurant, big, airy, and well-laid out. Greeted by friendly hostess and employees. Bathrooms were clean too. Discovered it was happy hour, and since we were en route to a concert, didn't want to get too bogged down with a big, heavy meal, so we opted for happy hour appetizers & drinks. Prices were very good for the portions offered. We ordered Furikake Fries, Taisho Fries, Edamame, and Seaweed salad and split a pitcher of Sapporo. The final bill was under $40, outstanding! The Furikake fries came with a surprise fried egg on top, sweet! Always love having some protein. The Taisho fries had a nice amount of bonito flakes & seasoning on them too, and tasted great. Brighter dish needed any additional seasoning to taste, as they tasted good as-is. The edamame was tasty, salty, and fresh. And seaweed salad was crunchy, lightly marinated, and fresh. And the Sapporo was cold, draft, and very satisfying! Service was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Thr overall atmosphere & decor of this place is very nice & comfortable. The bar area looked like a good place to camp out for a few hours, and offered a good view of the clean kitchen that was doling out the good food. Music was very modern & poppy, heard some Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan. While we're there, people started to get off of work and come in for dinner & karaoke. Even the karaoke prices have a happy hour discount, very cool. Anyways, finding this place was super random as well as worth it. Good food, good value, good service, and a comfortable spot to hang out and eat/drink for a few hours while waiting for an event. I'd definitely recommend it just one value & quality alone. Next time, will have to try karaoke and/or dinner entrees. They looked good too, and seemed to be priced conservatively. Nice, because everything is so expensive these days, always a pleasure to discover a new spot that is kind on the wallet, and satisfying to the stomach. Good time here, albeit it, more like a pit stop. Will explore more when I'm back in the area. read more

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we booked a large private karaoke room for ~20 people and it was great! there was ample space, we got 4 microphones, and there was a huge water dispenser in the room making it easy to hydrate. there was a bar/eating area downstairs but we could also order food to the room which was convenient. they gave us a free round "birthday" shots which was nice! the food was hawaiian fusion ish--taisho fries were pretty good, japanese chicken wings were kinda tough, and the kalua pork quesadilla was a bit too creamy, but the menu has pretty interesting flavor combinations and I would come here to try again! read more

Taisho - Taisho Fries, shots - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Place was great, lucky that I caught Happy Hour, some good deals. The Spam fries and Gyoza were excellent and the Chicken Katsu Curry with Beef Patty was very Hearty and delicious. Perfect for a Cool Or cold San Fran Evening! read more

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Great vibe here! Japanese, Hawaiian fusion. Sake, beer, and wine for drinks. Food is great. Would definitely come here again. Staff is friendly and attentive. read more

Taisho - Sake, Nachos - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went for happy hour (5-7 pm) and sat at the bar. The portions of the food and price were definitely worth it. We will definitely come here again. There was a bar area and plenty of tables. Their karaoke rooms are downstairs. For all this food, we paid around $30. read more

Taisho - Katsu Curry, Macaroni Salad, Spam Musubi, Taisho Fries, and Dole Whip - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went with my friend who was visiting from canada to perform. While looking around for something to eat this place showed up as number 1 nearby. The food was amazing and the store has a very friendly interior. They also have karaoke which I would have loved to go to but not that night. The one thing I would say is we ordered drinks first while looking for the menu but they took a little bit to bring it over. Portions are Huge though and would go back again! read more

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