Our Story

Our Story

Located in the heart of San Francisco, Hakashi Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill is a chef driven restaurant that is committed to only using the finest and seasonal fish, vegetables, rice and ‘made from scratch’ sauces.

Our cuisine is simple and delicate. Our Chef, Julio, learned from his master, Norihiko Suzuki, from Fukushima Japan. Chef Julio is excellent at inspiring and hand crafting every dish from Omakese to Nigiri to Sashimi. He is also great at customizing arrangements for special occasions to achieve something that is truly a reflection of honoring the traditional Japanese Cuisine.

Come visit Hakashi Japanese Bar & Grill for an unforgettable dining experience.

The Name


The Name

The Japanese translation of Hakashi = “You love to mingle, socialize and drink with other people and friends.”

The Chef

Chef Julio is a one-of-a-kind chef who has a very artistic and creative vision. He always comes up with unique ideas when making sushi.


The Cuisine

Hakashi is committed to only using the finest and freshest ingredients. Our cuisine is simple, delicate and unique.