Kuma Sushi + Sake

Restaurant · JapaneseLittle Saigon

No dishes marked gluten free

54 dishesmenu read 9 Novtoasttab.com

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Chirashi and Chef's Choice

  • Chef's 4-Piece Nigiri Tasting$26

    Four pieces of sushi selected by the chef. Types of fish may vary depending on season, but we generally like to start with lighter flavors…

    Likely fish

  • Chef's 8-Piece Nigiri Tasting$52

    Eight pieces of sushi selected by the chef. Types of fish may vary depending on season, but we generally like to start with lighter flavors…

    Likely fish

  • Sake-Masu Box$56

    A filling dish utilizing all parts of both salmon and ocean trout. 12 slices total, cuts from the back and the belly, cured roe, and salmon…

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Chirashi$58

    To fully embrace take-out, we've replaced our chef's choice sashimi with Kuma's chirashi. Inspired by one of our favorite dishes and the…

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Chirashi Deluxe$76

    All the goodness of our house chirashi with the addition of a few more luxurious items for when you're feeling fancy. Includes local uni…

    Likely fish

  • Sashimi Sampler$30

    A pared down version of our dine-in sashimi platter designed to handle the bustle of take-out. A selection from the chef of 3 fish, 2…

    Likely fish

Starters

  • Miso Soup$5

    Awase miso with a kelp, mushroom, and shungiku leaf soup base; creates a flavor that's almost tea-like.

    Likely soy

  • Osuimono$7

    Slices of shiitake mushroom and tofu suspended in clear soup made from this morning's fish bones.

    Likely soyLikely fish

  • Edamame$6

    Blanched soybean pods tossed with coarse sea salt.

    Likely soy

  • Seaweed Salad$7

    A mix of both local and Japanese seaweed marinated in sesame oil.

    Likely sesame

  • Kuma's House Salad$11

    Massaged kale, salt pickled cucumber and local seaweed. Optional addition of salmon skin chicharrónes.

Small Plates

  • Great Balls of Fire$14

    Panko breaded tuna and hamachi roll, topped with sriracha, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, green onions, tobiko, and our house furikake.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Kama$18

    Choice of yellowtail or salmon fish collar seasoned with sea salt and steam broiled until perfectly tender and juicy. Served with a garlic…

    Likely fish

Sushi

  • Ama Ebi$15

    Spot prawn, British Columbia

    Likely shellfish

  • Hamachi$9

    Yellowtail, Kagoshima

    Likely fish

  • Hirame$11

    Fluke, US East Coast

    Likely fish

  • Hotate$12

    Scallop, Hokkaido

    Likely shellfish

  • Kanpachi$12

    Amberjack, Hawaii

    Likely fish

  • Kuro Dai$10

    Black Sea Bream, Miyagi

    Likely fish

  • Maguro$11

    Tuna, Pacific Islands

    Likely fish

  • Magurozuke (Out of Stock)$12

    Soy marinated tuna, Pacific Islands

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Masu Toro$17

    Ocean Trout Belly, Loch Etive

    Likely fish

  • Pirikara Hotate$13

    Scallop dusted with our house 7-spice blend and seared, Hokkaido

    Likely shellfish

  • Sake$8

    Salmon, US Atlantic

    Likely fish

  • Sake Toro$16

    Salmon Belly, US East Coast

    Likely fish

  • Sunazuri (Out of Stock)$15

    Yellowtail Belly, Kagoshima

    Likely fish

  • Tai Kobujime$11

    Sea bream, Kagoshima

    Likely fish

  • Tombo Ahi$10

    Albacore, Hawaii

    Likely fish

  • Toro$24

    Bluefin Tuna Belly, Ensenada

    Likely fish

  • Umi Masu$9
  • Uni$24

    Sea Urchin, location varies based on season

  • Walu$11

    Yuzu marinated escolar, Korea

    Likely fish

Maki

  • California Roll$12

    Real crab, avocado, and sesame seeds.

    Likely sesameLikely shellfish

  • Salmon Avocado Roll$12

    Salmon, sesame seeds, lemon slices, and avocado.

    Likely sesameLikely fish

  • Negi Hama$9

    Yellowtail and green onions in toasted seaweed.

    Likely fish

  • Spicy Tuna Roll$13

    Spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, perilla leaf, daikon radish sprouts, and red leaf lettuce.

    Likely fish

  • Ebi Tempura Roll$14

    Tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado, perilla leaf, daikon radish sprouts, red leaf lettuce, and spicy mayonnaise.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Rainbow$18

    California roll topped with various fish chosen by the chef.

    Likely fish

  • Hey Girl$21

    Tempura shrimp, cucumber topped with layers of tuna and avocado, spicy mayo, and unagi sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Fresca$19

    Spicy tuna, pineapple, and avocado, topped with walu ceviche and spicy oroshi.

    Likely fish

  • Tango$19

    Fresh tuna and mango topped with ocean trout and yuzu kosho.

    Likely fish

  • Jackalope$20

    Hawaiian amberjack and pickled jalapeño on top with spicy hamachi and fried green scallions inside.

    Likely fish

  • The Saratoga$19

    Seared ocean trout sprinkled with lemon zest topping a roll of avocado, asparagus, and jalapeño.

    Likely fish

  • Half Baked$19

    Baked crab and avocado roll topped with salmon, green onions, tobiko, spicy mayo.

    Likely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Avocado Maki$7

    Large slices of avocado and coarse sea salt.

  • Sweet Potato Roll$8

    Tempura sweet potato and (vegetarian) unagi sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Faceplant$16

    Jicama, avocado, cucumber roll topped with marinated Japanese eggplant and crushed sesame seeds.

    Likely sesame

  • Ox and Tiger (Out of Stock)$19

    Spicy hamachi and jicama roll topped with walu ceviche and kumquat.

    Likely fish

Kuma's Pantry

  • Umami Soy Sauce (8oz)$10

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • House Ponzu Sauce (8oz)$10
  • Kuma's Shira Ae Salad Dressing (8oz)$10
  • House Spicy Mayo (8oz)$10

    Likely egg

  • Kuma's Everything Furikake (1oz)$5
  • Kuma's Everything Shichimi (1oz)$5

Good to know

Pub

  • Kids welcome (3)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menu (3)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026 · source
  • Seats outsidevenue menu, read 9 Nov 2026 · source
  • Wheelchair accessible, limitedOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (3)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address1040 Polk Street, Little Saigon, 94109
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Japanese
Phone+1 415 9627400
Websitekumasf.com
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from toasttab.com
Hours
  • Monday12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Tuesday12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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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 Kuma Sushi + Sake

Does Kuma Sushi + Sake 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 Kuma Sushi + Sake 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 Kuma Sushi + Sake open?

Monday: 12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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