Shirene B.
12/7/2025
I dined here with my boyfriend for his birthday in August and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is pretty small and they also operate a takeout window for a second restaurant at this...
SHOWA Le Gourmet Tonkatsu
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1550 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
SHOWA Le Gourmet Tonkatsu is San Francisco's premier destination for Tonkatsu, blending traditional Japanese culinary art with innovative techniques. The restaurant's nostalgic ambiance, inspired by a vintage Japanese home, invites guests to experience a refined dining retreat enriched with authentic antiques from Japan.
Led by Chef Koji Endo, whose culinary skills are nationally recognized in Japan, SHOWA offers a menu that celebrates high-quality ingredients, including luxurious Iberico pork and seasonal produce. Each dish is a modern interpretation of traditional flavors, meticulously crafted to evoke the comforting essence of home-cooked meals while introducing avant-garde elements.
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5.079 reviews
Marisa C.
12/6/2025
One of THE BEST dining experiences we've ever had in the world (and I'd consider us pretty well versed in global dining). I love the ambience here, especially since it's such an intimate setting...
Lawrence L.
11/23/2025
What a SH*T SHŌWA I need to share the most unhinged customer service experience I've ever had the misfortune of witnessing. And I didn't even get a meal out of it. A few weeks ago, I made a...
Lisa T.
11/9/2025
Be forewarned that the neighborhood is rough. That being said, parking wasn't bad after 6pm. I parked on the street and didn't have any issues. The service was efficient and friendly. The chef...
Terence L.
12/9/2025
What a unique experience! Managed to snag a last minute reservation for a birthday dinner (2 person reservations are TOUGH). There aren't many tables so the vibe was very intimate and the service...
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