Rintaro

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82 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Rintaro is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant in San Francisco, CA, offering a unique blend of traditional Japanese cuisine with a California twist. Owned and operated by Sylvan Mishima Brackett, Rintaro is known for its grilled pasture-raised chicken, hand-rolled udon, and homemade tofu, pickles, and umeshu. The restaurant's rustic interior, built by Sylvan's father using traditional carpentry techniques, adds to the authentic Japanese dining experience.

Since its opening in 2015, Rintaro has gained recognition as one of the top new restaurants in the city, receiving a Michelin recommendation and coverage from various media outlets such as The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. With its focus on quality ingredients and meticulous preparation methods, Rintaro offers a memorable dining experience that combines the best of Japanese and Californian flavors.

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4.01,145 reviews
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Alvina L.
1/2/2026

We ordered the tasting menu with a few off menu yakitori skewers and the carbonara udon. Portion of the tasting menu was big, everything on the menu was impressive. I especially enjoyed the...

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Lori R.
1/2/2026

Second time coming here and can't wait to come back!! Ambiance: very quaint and cute indoor/outdoor setup. Have only been outdoor so can't comment much on the inside. But even though the...

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Ryan J.
12/25/2025

My wife and I made a reservation at Rintaro for her birthday celebration. We live outside the city and drove in; street parking nearby is a little challenging, but we found a spot two blocks away,...

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Shelby M.
1/6/2026

This was a fun omakase experience for us. It was very interesting to see all the creativity in the dishes the chefs chose. We loved getting a little bit of everything and the ambiance only added...

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Amy L.
11/10/2025

Highly recommend rintaro and would say overall it is NOT overrated! Food: Negima (fave) - Chicken + onion skewer grilled to perfection. Juicy, smoky, and full of flavor. The sauce was delicious...

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