Yakiniku Shodai
San Francisco
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Dining at Yakiniku Shodai was an outstanding experience from start to finish, seamlessly blending top-tier Wagyu cuts with thoughtfully crafted side courses. The curated tasting menu progressed beautifully, featuring highlights like delicate Australian Wagyu beef tongue topped with scallions, heavily marbled Japanese A5 Wagyu paired with fresh wasabi and kelp, and standout creative dishes like a rich Wagyu chawanmushi and a perfectly seared scallop over crisp nori. Paired with chilled Masumi sake, the exceptional meat quality, artful presentation, and well-paced menu make Yakiniku Shodai a top-tier destination for Japanese BBQ lovers. Definitely a must try.
This place truly exceeded our expectations! The food was outstanding, perfectly seasoned, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The service was just as impressive. Circle our chef was warm, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. The atmosphere was inviting and comfortable, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for excellent food and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be returning!
Pretty good place overall. The meat is very flavorful, tender, and juicy cooked well and seasoned just right. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The staff are attentive, friendly, and quick to check in without being intrusive, which makes the dining experience feel comfortable and welcoming. The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable, making it a nice spot to sit back and enjoy the meal
Glad I chose this spot for my birthday night with my girls. We got the reservation a few days ahead. It seems to be quiet popular. The chef and the host gave us such an impressive experience. The food and service are what I would expect from an authentic upscale Yakiniku place. I also enjoyed the conversation with the chefs and the host. The chefs here cook the meat in front of you and serve to you directly. All the meats are cooked to perfection with just the right amount of seasonings. I’m glad they don't over season the meat nor over complicate it like other American upscale Japanese restaurants.(I enjoy food creativity if they taste good and if the complexity makes sense but sadly a lot of upscale restaurants failed to make it makes sense to me.) Reading some other reviews on the bbq smell got me a bit surprised. I wouldn’t mind if the upscale bbq restaurant smells like a bbq place, so I am surprised ppl complained about the smoky smell in this kind of restaurant. Thank you Chris and Circle for the fun experience!
Hands down the best yakiniku experience you can find in SF. The food quality, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch. Every chef clearly knows what they’re doing — the way they handle and grill those beautiful cuts of wagyu is pure skill. They also have an impressive selection of wines and exclusive sakes that pair perfectly with the meal. Whether you’re coming for a casual night out with friends, a romantic date, or a special celebration like a birthday, this place always delivers. Every piece of meat was cooked to perfection, and they constantly surprise you with seasonal seafood dishes or special cuts depending on what’s available that day. It shows how much care and attention go into every detail. Definitely worth every dollar you spend here — the experience easily rivals any Michelin-starred restaurant, if not better. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience in San Francisco
