Full Okaeri Japanese Bistro menu prices for 2026 — every category priced, from $9 tobiko nigiri to the $72 Omakase Tasting and the signature $63 Okaeri Don (o-toro, uni, A5 wagyu). Below: the at-a-glance highlights, full priced menu, signature roll spotlight, the cheapest items, nigiri variety guide, and 9 common questions answered.
Signature items
The most frequently searched questions about Okaeri's menu, prices and signature items.
2-piece order of flying fish roe or house egg omelet nigiri.
O-toro, uni, A5 wagyu, ikura and tiger shrimp over rice with miso soup.
4 nigiri + hosomaki + 2 unagi uramaki. Good entry into the chef selection.
Salmon and cucumber topped with avocado and negitoro. Consistently top-rated.
Ranked by price. Even at the low end, this is an upscale sushi bar -- but plenty of entry-level options exist for sampling the kitchen without a large spend.
Ranked by customer rating on delivery platforms. All four carry consistently high ratings. Prices reflect current in-restaurant pricing as of 2026.
88-100% positive rating across delivery platforms.
91% positive rating. A crowd favorite for salmon lovers.
100% positive rating. Rich and savory.
100% positive rating. A textural specialty.
Okaeri's fish-focused menu naturally rotates with season and supply. These are the standout items to know about in 2026.
Cold starter featuring sea urchin, ikura, scallop, crab and ponzu jelly. Availability tied to uni season and supply.
$27Yellowtail with seasonal fruit and garlic shoyu. Fruit pairing changes with season.
$17The full chef's-choice experience: 3 sashimi, 12 nigiri, 1 hosomaki, 2 tempura. Fish selection rotates with seasonal availability and market.
$722-piece order of Japanese A5 wagyu beef nigiri. Import supply can affect availability at times.
$26Okaeri offers 28+ individual nigiri and sashimi varieties -- one of the wider selections in the San Francisco sushi scene. All prices are for 2-piece orders. Fish selection may vary by season and market availability.
| Cut | Type | Price (2pc) |
|---|---|---|
| Tobiko | Flying fish roe | $9 |
| Tamago | House egg omelet | $9 |
| Ebi | Cooked tiger shrimp | $11 |
| Bincho | Albacore tuna | $12 |
| Hotate | Hokkaido scallop | $12 |
| Unagi | Fresh water eel | $13 |
| Hamachi | Yellowtail | $13 |
| King Sake | King salmon | $14 |
| Maguro | Bluefin tuna | $14 |
| Hirame | Halibut | $14 |
| Sawara | Spanish mackerel | $14 |
| King Sake Toro | King salmon belly | $15 |
| Kamasu | Seared barracuda | $17 |
| Amaebi | Sweet shrimp | $17 |
| Chu-Toro | Medium fatty bluefin tuna | $18 |
| Shirayaki | Grilled fresh water eel | $20 |
| O-Toro | Supreme fatty bluefin tuna | $22 |
| Wagyu | A5 Japanese beef | $26 |
| Uni / Hokkaido | Hokkaido sea urchin | $28 |
Prices verified April-June 2026. Seasonal fish (e.g. Hamachi Truffle, Crystal Uni) may not always be available. Confirm with your server.
Four donburi options anchored by the flagship Okaeri Don. All come with miso soup.
Grilled fresh water eel over rice, served with miso soup. The most accessible donburi on the menu and a reliable introduction to the kitchen's eel preparation.
Salmon, salmon belly and ikura (salmon roe) over rice with miso soup. "Oyako" (parent and child) refers to the combination of adult fish and roe from the same species.
Four varieties of tuna over rice with miso soup. Features the progression from lean maguro through chu-toro and o-toro -- a comparative tasting of the whole tuna.
The flagship bowl: o-toro, uni (Hokkaido sea urchin), A5 wagyu beef, ikura and tiger shrimp over rice with miso soup. The most ordered and most photographed item on the menu.
All menu categories with item counts.
Okaeri's menu is primarily seafood-focused. Dedicated vegetarian items include Miso Soup ($7), Spicy Garlic Edamame ($8, also vegan), Agedashi Tofu ($12), Tamago nigiri ($9) and the Veggie Dragon roll ($18).
For guests with serious seafood or shellfish allergies, be aware that the kitchen prepares all items in a shared environment. Cross-contact is possible. Inform the server of any allergies before ordering.
Okaeri Japanese Bistro opened at 3515 20th St in San Francisco's Mission District under new ownership in February 2023. The concept centers on precise nigiri and sashimi preparation -- "simple, beautiful cuts of fish" -- combined with a creative specialty roll menu and one of the strongest sake lists in the neighborhood.
The restaurant's Omakase Tasting at $72 is one of the more accessible multi-course omakase formats in San Francisco, offering 3 sashimi, 12 nigiri, 1 hosomaki and 2 tempura pieces in a single sitting. The flagship Okaeri Don ($63) -- featuring o-toro, uni, A5 wagyu, ikura and tiger shrimp -- is the most photographed item and a useful benchmark for the kitchen's premium ingredient sourcing.
The restaurant is dine-in focused with reservations recommended, and also available for takeout and delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats. Private events and catering are available by arrangement.
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Quick answers to common questions about Okaeri's menu, prices, reservations and what to order.
The Omakase Tasting at Okaeri Japanese Bistro is priced at $72 as of April 2026. It includes 3 sashimi, 12 nigiri, 1 hosomaki roll and 2 pieces of tempura, all chef-selected based on seasonal availability. For groups or special occasions, contact the restaurant directly at (415) 655-9588 or visit their reservation page.
The Okaeri Don ($63) is the restaurant's signature premium rice bowl. It features o-toro (supreme fatty bluefin tuna), uni (Hokkaido sea urchin), A5 wagyu beef, ikura (salmon roe) and tiger shrimp, served over rice with miso soup. It is among the most ordered items on the donburi menu. The Sake Oyako Don ($33) is the more accessible entry into the donburi category.
The most affordable items start with the Tobiko and Tamago nigiri at $9 each (2-piece orders). Miso Soup is $7 and Spicy Garlic Edamame is $8. For rolls, the Spicy Tuna Roll at $13, California Roll at $14, and Shrimp Tempura Roll at $14 are the lowest-priced options. The 4PC Nigiri Tasting at $22 and 6PC Sashimi Tasting at $28 offer good value for sampling multiple items.
Yes. Okaeri Japanese Bistro accepts reservations via OpenTable and through its official website (okaerisf.com). Reservations are recommended, especially on weekend evenings. Walk-ins are accommodated when space allows. The restaurant is located at 3515 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 in the Mission District, accessible from 16th Street Mission BART station.
Okaeri Japanese Bistro is open Monday through Thursday 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM and Friday through Sunday 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (lunch) and 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM (dinner). Hours may vary on holidays. Confirm current hours at their official site or by calling (415) 655-9588 before visiting.
Okaeri's menu is predominantly seafood-focused, but several items are vegetarian. Vegetarian options include Miso Soup ($7), Agedashi Tofu ($12), Tamago nigiri ($9) and the Veggie Dragon roll ($18 — asparagus, sweet potato, avocado, eggplant). Vegan options include Spicy Garlic Edamame ($8) and Sparkling Water. Guests with dietary restrictions should inform the server, as cross-contact is possible in a shared kitchen.
For value within the upscale sushi category, the Okaeri Moriawase ($32) offers 4 nigiri, 1 hosomaki, and 2 unagi uramaki — a well-rounded sampler at a lower entry price than the full Omakase. The Salmon Tasting ($26) and 6PC Sashimi Tasting ($28) are similarly good value for exploring the kitchen's fish selection. For individual nigiri, Tobiko and Tamago at $9 each are the most economical per-piece entry points.
Okaeri opened in February 2023 under new ownership with a clear focus on premium nigiri and clean fish presentation — a departure from roll-heavy sushi bars. The menu features 28+ individual nigiri varieties (including rare cuts like Kamasu/seared barracuda, Shima Aji/striped jack, and A5 Wagyu), a curated Japanese sake list of 13+ bottles, and an Omakase Tasting that functions as an accessible introduction to chef's-choice dining without the high price floors typical of dedicated omakase counters in San Francisco.
Yes. Okaeri Japanese Bistro is available for delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats, and takeout can be ordered directly through their Toast online ordering page at order.toasttab.com/online/okaeri-sf. Not all menu items may be available for delivery. Dine-in is the recommended experience for omakase and tasting platters. The restaurant also accommodates private events and catering — contact them directly for details.
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