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Nihon Whisky Lounge
Whisky Bar, Sushi Restaurant, and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
"Suntory is awesome"(5 Tips)
"This was my favorite place for whiskey cocktails."(3 Tips)
"happy hour for half"(3 Tips)
"Get the salmon belly and the fries during happy hour."(16 Tips)
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devaJanuary 26, 2015One of my favorite bars in SF. Great food and very friendly staff. If you're not in the mood for one of the hundred or so whiskeys, the mixed drinks are awesome too. Can't recommend it highly enough!
Although the whisk(e)y selection is staggering in size and quality, this is one of the few places where you can get Suntory beer poured from a Japanese-style tap, complete with a velvety-smooth head.- If there's a non-trivial sum of money burning a hole in your wallet, then a) lucky you, and b) consider purchasing a bottle, which can be stored in the locker upstairs and enjoyed later. Kanpai!
Nima Elyassi-RadJune 20, 2018Truly extensive whiskey menu. Also very expensive compared to other spots. Somewhat limited food menu. This said, good service and if you’re willing/can afford to 💸 then it’s a really good place
Tinna Hougaard KnudsenMay 1, 2013With 450 bottles of whiskey at display there's a lot to look at if you sit in bar. The staff knows what they are talking about and are very friendly and helpful. The whiskey cocktails are amazing too!
Patricia LeeFebruary 20, 2017Awesome whiskey selection and good takoyaki. I wouldn't eat dinner here given the great option next door. Only complaint is they were out of several of the whiskies we tried to order.
Cherrie CNovember 26, 2014Food is tapas-sized; I rec getting many plates and sharing! Bacon wrapped prawns: yes! Uni on a spoon: MUST! The Abnormals: not all that crackin'. Japanese wings: yes if you like fried chicken.
Amazing selection of single malt scotches. Half pours so you can try plenty of stuff. And knowledgeable bartenders to make good recommendations. This spot is one of my new favorites.
Kirk HerlitzOctober 28, 2015Of course, it's an amazing whisky selection, but the food is great, too! The pork belly skewers, sashimi and kurobuta sausages were standouts!
Caroline JackMay 18, 2015Lively & heaps of ambience. Have to shout at each other if it's busy :) Soft-shell crab roll and the tempura sweet potato fries need to be on your order list.
Best whisky selection in the city, great way to get introduce to the whisky world... just do tastes until you find D" one, mine is Glenfarclas 17 yrs.
Ming MingDecember 7, 2014Great selection of whiskey, the food is good too. A little pricy. if you are sitting at the bar, make sure you find out how much each tasting is before you commit.
Christel QuekAugust 7, 2014Fried chicken is mind blowing. Pork belly was orgasmic. Enough said. Looks nondescript but the selection of beverages and food are amazing.
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012With more than 400, lovingly curated and served, and a handful of super-serious whiskey drinks that pay tribute to the city's neighborhoods, this is paradise for brown liquor lovers.
板津 魁彦July 4, 2017Nice place nice fusion Japanese dishes. Toro avocado tartare, Kumamoto oysters and grilled cod filet were good.- The aged belevardier is a great alt. to a negroni, and is often served with a "sculpted" piece of ice. Top notch service and drinks.
- Frank DieboldAugust 30, 2015Dark exposed wood, dual-level interior with a robust menu. Ask about the whisky specials on the small board by the bar
Susan LohJuly 28, 2011Classy and intimate spot in the most random part of the Mission. Great selection of whisky, superb happy hour, and get the agedashi tofu with a side of rice.
Tim BradshawMay 6, 2017Tasty but pricey: they seem to serve doubles by default which when you're talking about $18 for a single (like this Suntory Chita) can get unexpectedly expensive quickly.
heidi harmanMay 14, 2015Amazing sashimi and heavely water sake. Weekdays are better than weekends in termos of getting tables.- ChristianaAugust 25, 2018This was my favorite place for whiskey cocktails. The premade batches for happy hour I tried was disappointing and their food quality was low. Barely cooked bacon, tiny chicken wings, etc.
Pete IppelDecember 19, 2011Come with friends who know their whiskey lounge and you'll leave enlightened. Bar staff is also well educated. Fun place to relax and chat.
Jess TaiFebruary 27, 2012Crowded, but all the servers are really nice. For a whisky cocktail, I recommend the Green Tea Man (but it's not part of the Happy Hour offers)!
JTApril 30, 2016Lots of whiskey selections obviously. Bartenders will kind of help you pick if you don't know what you're doing
Rob OwenAugust 7, 2014It's a whiskey bar that also serves sushi. Really good sushi. And exceptional list of bourbons!
Scott AndreasApril 22, 2018Great whisky selection, but the cocktails have started to stumble over the past few years.- Michael DempseyOctober 31, 2015Go for happy hour for half off solid Japanese cocktails and great appetizers.
- Elissa ShevinskyMarch 24, 2013Get the salmon belly and the fries during happy hour. Starred menu items are half price, downstairs seating only. 5:30 - 7pm.
Duck EJuly 19, 2013Try the Glenfiddich: Cask of Dreams. It has a interesting background to the cask and is a one of a kind.
Idan BenaimDecember 4, 2011Great service, amazing food an good atmosphere, that suits a well made whiskey cocktails. Try the Hamachi Shitake
MaxJuly 3, 2016Expect to pay about 50%-75% more for almost everything but the sheer size of the spirits collection might make up for that.
Josh WNovember 12, 2016Crazily wide selection of whisky, but terrible service from bartenders that don't pour what you order, mishear your food orders, and charge you incorrectly (and don't fix the bill properly when asked)
Eric PanNovember 30, 2015Go for happy hour for half off some items but know that HH is only does raids
DSquirrelySeptember 24, 2014Super overpriced whiskey markup to the point of insanity. Good happy hour on good though.
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Nihon offers contemporary Japanese food with a sophisticated twist on “izakaya” dining. We're renowned for amazing, house made whisky and champagne cocktails.
Open until 10:30 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(415) 552-4400
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.0
"Not too many places will let you sample before buying a shot, but this place does! You can really find your favorite!"
Kevin Lyons - 6.7
"A great large communal area with pool tables, TV's for sports, craft cocktails, and delicious southern food!"
Ian Huffman - 9.1
"Get the kale salad and fries and try a bunch of their seasonal cocktails"
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- 9.1
"Yakitori, katsu, sashimi... everything is amazing. Don't miss the "limited" items. Udon > donburi."
Alex Priest - 7.7
"Amazing bar staff. Always good lounge music. Great Manhattans. Good for parties too. My go to. Always solid."
Chuck Reynolds - 8.9
"Lively spot with outdoor seating and a great selection of sour beers"
Mark Munro
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