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Taniku - Reviews
1035 Geary St, 94164 San Francisco
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- $11–$20
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- Short (6–15 min.)
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Small Place, Great Food!
My experience at this restaurant was positive. It's a small place with a limited menu, but the food items are very good. We enjoyed them.
Thank you very much.
- food items9
- small place6
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Couple
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- Couple
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- Dine-in
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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- Moderate
9
Awesome Spot with Friendly Staff
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was awesome, and the ramen truly hit the spot. The staff were super friendly, contributing to a great overall experience.
It's a cool spot that I'd recommend.
- food9
- ramen9
- staff10
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
10
Absolutely Worth 5 Stars!
It's been a while since I've been to a place truly worth 5 stars, but these guys absolutely earned it. The staff was lovely, the food was killer, and the portions were great. All of this at reasonable prices made for an honestly wow experience.
I highly recommend getting the black pepper chicken appetizer – it was incredible!
- staff9
- food10
- portions8
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Solo
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- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Excellent Ramen, New Favorite Spot
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I found it to be a really solid ramen spot and it has become my new go-to since Waraku closed. The broth has a good depth of flavor, which I really appreciated.
The atmosphere, service, and food all received a perfect score of 5.
- ramen9
- broth8
- atmosphere10
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Couple
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- Couple
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- Dine-in
9
Sublime Food, Amazing Happy Hour!
I'm not a big Google Maps influencer, but the food here is S U B L I M E. The happy hour prices are a steal. My experience was fantastic, with the food being the absolute highlight.
The atmosphere was also great, rated a 5 out of 5, and the service was equally impressive at a 5 out of 5. For a group of 2 people, the price per person was between $20–30, which felt very reasonable given the quality.
- food10
- happy hour prices10
- atmosphere10
Price per Person
- $41–$50
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Noise Level
- Moderate
9
Delicious Small Plates & Great Service
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I found the food to be delicious, especially all the small plates. The service was also great, and the prices were reasonable.
I would definitely recommend this place.
- food9
- service9
- small plates9
Price per Person
- $31–$40
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- Food Exploration
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- Friends
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Cozy Izakaya with Delicious Bites
My experience at this small and cozy izakaya was perfect for dining alone or with a small group of 3–4 people. I ordered appetizers from the special menu. First up was the Mentaiko Zucchini, which was so delicious!
The very first bite was refreshing, followed by the rich umami saltiness of the mentaiko. A little dip in Karashi mustard made it even better—definitely a must-try! Highly recommended.
Next was Kuramaebi, tiger prawns deep-fried tempura style and topped with tartar sauce. After that, I ordered Ba-ra Kushiyaki and Kobe Kushiyaki (served 2 skewers each). I especially enjoyed the Kobe—it was grilled perfectly and went really well with Shichimi Togarashi.
If it had the same green onion topping as the Ba-ra, I think it would have been absolutely perfect. 😋
- Mentaiko Zucchini10
- Karashi mustard9
- Kuramaebi6
Price per Person
- $31–$40
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
9
Great Food, Reasonable Price
My experience at the restaurant was very positive. The food was good, and the price was quite reasonable given the food taste and quality. The service and atmosphere were also excellent, both rated 5 out of 5.
- food10
- price9
- service10
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- Food Exploration
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- Friends
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
9
Excellent Izakaya with a Unique Menu
I had dinner here with a couple of friends and truly enjoyed our experience at Taniku Izakaya. It's a small spot with about 20 seats and operates on a walk-in basis, but we were seated without a significant wait. The menu offered a refreshing change from typical izakayas, focusing less on skewers and more on other dishes.
The skewers we did try – Kobe beef, pork belly, and chicken with yuzu – were all excellent, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. We also enjoyed the takoyaki and a selection of handrolls (amaebi shrimp, unagi, and hamachi), which were incredibly fresh and delicious. For my main, I had the Akamaru ramen with pork chashu.
While it's usually on the spicier side, they kindly adjusted the spice level for me, and it retained its great flavor. Overall, Taniku Izakaya is a fantastic find. The cozy atmosphere, quality food, and a menu that stands out from other izakayas make it a place definitely worth checking out.
I'll certainly be returning.
- small spot8
- Kobe beef9
- pork belly9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Moderate
10
Highly Recommend This Delicious Restaurant!
My experience at this restaurant was incredibly positive. The service was exceptionally warm and friendly, and the food was more than qualitative. I wholeheartedly and strongly recommend this restaurant.
I absolutely loved this experience and went twice in a row because it was so good! 😆
- service10
- food10
- experience10
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