Maguro Bluefin Tuna
$6Fatty bluefin tuna, butter-soft. From Tosu and Kyushu waters.
桜禅 · Est. 2012 · Tokyo-born
Sakura Zen
Authentic Japanese culinary art
In harmony with nature and tradition — the essence of Japan's most refined cuisine, prepared with meticulous precision and respect for every ingredient.
Omakase nightly
Daily fish from Toyosu
Sake cellar 80+ labels
私たちの物語
About Sakura Zen
Sakura Zen is more than a restaurant — it's a sanctuary where Japanese culinary tradition meets modern sensibility. Our chefs train for over a decade to master the art of sushi, preparing each piece with ritual precision.
Every ingredient is hand-selected. From the rice milled each morning, to the fish delivered daily from Toyosu Market, we honor the philosophy of shokunin — the lifelong pursuit of craft mastery.
- Daily fish from Toyosu
- Rice milled in-house
- 80+ sake labels
- Omakase counter
Chef no Philosophy
The chef's philosophy
"In Japanese cuisine, we believe that the soul of a dish lies not in complexity, but in simplicity and respect for the ingredient. Every grain of rice, every slice of fish tells a story. Our role as chefs is to listen to that story and present it truthfully."
— Chef Masaru Yamamoto
Head Chef, 15+ years in Tokyo's Ginza
お客様の声
Guest experiences
"The most authentic sushi experience I've had outside Tokyo. Chef Masaru's hands are true artists — each piece a meditation."
HT
Hiroshi Tanaka
Tokyo native
"Serene atmosphere, impeccable service, and every bite is perfect. A true zen experience in the middle of the city."
SM
Sarah Mitchell
Date night regular
"Worth every penny. The nigiri melts in your mouth. The omakase counter is a once-in-a-lifetime meal."
DC
David Chen
Food critic
"A meditation in food. Quiet, elegant, and deeply satisfying. My favorite sushi spot, by far."
LA
Lisa Anderson
Omakase guest
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Visit Sakura Zen
Dinner Tuesday – Sunday, 5 PM to 10 PM. Omakase counter seating at 6 PM and 8 PM, reservation required.
Sakura Zen
- 789 Zen Lane, Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115
- (415) 555-6789
- Tue–Sun 5–10 PM · Omakase 6 & 8 PM · Closed Monday
- hello@sakurazen.com