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🥩 Best Tonkatsu & Katsu Sando in San Francisco

5 spots ranked by what reviewers actually love. High mentions do not mean high quality.

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Rank 01 · The gold standard

SHOWA Le Gourmet Tonkatsu

SoMa · ★ 4.8 (79 reviews) · $$$$
Talked about 75Loved 96%
“Refined, thoughtful, inventive restaurant, service and food. From the restaurant decor's details, the serving platters, plateware, entrance design…”
1550 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Rank 02

Kawanoya

Noe Valley · ★ 4.4 (106 reviews) · $$
Talked about 180Loved 90%
“Tried their signature tonkatsu and sake toro. Both were really good but miso soup lacked flavors. Service was good too. FYI, there is no air…”
1689 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
Rank 03

Yoma Cafe

Inner Sunset · ★ 4.8 (437 reviews) · $$
Talked about 9Loved 89%
“Delicious food. Very kind staff. The sushi burrito has an excellent filling to rice ratio. It's a TINY place with limited seating, not ideal for…”
1518 Irving St (cross, 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Rank 04

Taniku Izakaya

Tenderloin · ★ 4.7 (488 reviews) · $$
Talked about 0
“Every item we ordered was magical. Absolutely loved all their small tapas style dishes, scallops, yam, pork belly, chicken, beef. Scallop and…”
1035 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Rank 05

Nippon Curry San Francisco

Marina District · ★ 4.7 (475 reviews)
Talked about 9Loved 89%
“Honestly the best Japanese Curry spot in the Bay Area. The curry is made with a beef base and has a deep flavor profile. You can add more…”
3347 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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