Akari Japanese Bistro

Restaurant · JapaneseWest SoMa

No dishes marked gluten free

8 dishesmenu read 9 Novakari-japanese.com

Always confirm with staff

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Lunch Menu

Served daily between 12-3pm; closed on Wednesday (footer lists Fri & Sat 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Tue-Thu closed)

Starters

Tuna Chirashi Sushi$33
Tuna sashimi with sushi rice. Served with miso soup
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna, sashimi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)
Organic Spinach Salad$6
Organic spinach salad, sprinkled with parmesan & pine nuts
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists parmesan): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pine nut, pine nuts, nut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)
Sweet Potato, Zucchini & Carrot Fries$8
Oven roasted sweet potato, zucchini & carrot fries
Fresh Tuna Tataki$12
Fresh tuna tataki, sun gold cherry tomatoes & organic greens
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tuna): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)
Aubergine Rolls$9
Aubergine rolls (4 pieces) stuffed with ricotta, tomatoes, scallions & nutmeg
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)

Mains

Penne Aglio e Olio$12
Penne, fresh garlic, herbs & cheese, topped with basil
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists penne): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)
Handmade Pumpkin Ravioli$12
Handmade pumpkin ravioli, tossed in sage brown butter sauce with parmesan. Sizes: 300 gr (+$3), 400 gr (+$5)
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ravioli): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)
Potato Gnocchi$13
Potato filled gnocchi with mozzarella, fresh tomatoes & basil leaves
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (akari-japanese.com)

Good to know

Restaurant

Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: wheelchair=yes

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	1157 Folsom Street, West SoMa, 94103
Area	San Francisco
Kind	Restaurant · Japanese
Website	akari-japanese.com
Booking	Online through Book online
Menu read	9 Nov 2026 from akari-japanese.com
Hours	MondayClosed Tuesday11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–9pm Wednesday11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–9pm Thursday11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–9pm Friday11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm Saturday11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm SundayClosed
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

akari-japanese.com/lunchdinnermenuHTML · read 9 Nov 2026
akari-japanese.com/menuHTML · read 9 Nov 2026

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Akari Japanese Bistro

Does Akari Japanese Bistro have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Akari Japanese Bistro coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Akari Japanese Bistro open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–9pm. Wednesday: 11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–9pm. Thursday: 11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–9pm. Friday: 11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Saturday: 11:30am–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Akari Japanese Bistro online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.akari-japanese.com/reservation

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