Koo Japanese Restaurant

4.6(340)

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Location & Hours

Address

408 Irving St
San Francisco, California 94122
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 9:00 PM

Monday5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Saturday5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(415) 731-7077

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About Koo Japanese Restaurant

High-quality sushi & innovative grilled plates in basic digs with tables & sushi bar seating.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 13, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 340 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Shivani Kaw

2 months ago

We always walk by but never tried this sushi place before but today we were on an adventure to try new restaurants in Inner sunset that we had never tried before. The sushi, Inari and sake were all r...

Ken Wong

7 months ago

March 2025: It has been over 15 years since I have eaten here. Was very excited to see if this restaurant has maintained their quality. I liked that they had a "catch of the day" menu to highlight spe...

Kenneth Chrisman

8 months ago

Amazing quality and preparation! The tempura shrimp in one of the rolls was freshly fried! Still warm and succulent. The nigiri was outstanding. Hot sake, I don’t know what they use, but had some real...

Jackson Gerard

a year ago

Recently eaten at Koo! We sat at the sushi bar where we could watch the chefs prepare rolls as we ate. The food was delicious! We had the "Best" roll which is the one topped with lemon, as well as the...

Paul Gilis

3 months ago

Love the atmosphere of the restaurant! Reminds me of smaller places we visited in Tokyo. The sushi is very good and is made to order. NOT a buffet. Order from the large menu and they'll serve you. $19...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers generally report a very positive dining experience, highlighting the delicious sushi and high quality ingredients. Many consider it a great local spot and a place they would revisit.

Customer Favorites

Popular choices include the Irving roll, various nigiri selections (Shima Aji, hamachi toro, tamago), and the "Best" roll with lemon. Shrimp tempura and the spicy tuna roll are also well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant's atmosphere is described as reminiscent of smaller places in Tokyo, relaxed, and high-end. Service is consistently praised as friendly and attentive.

Value & Quality

Customers appreciate the high quality and fresh preparation of the food, considering it a good value, especially the lunch all-you-can-eat option. The use of fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations is frequently mentioned.

Areas for Improvement

One customer noted that there is no carry-out and you have to pay extra for leftovers from the all you can eat option, which could be a negative.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to emphasize the high quality of the sushi and the enjoyable experience. Some customers are discovering the restaurant after walking by for a long time and becoming repeat customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Koo Japanese Restaurant located?

Koo Japanese Restaurant is located at 408 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA.

What is the price range at Koo Japanese Restaurant?

Koo Japanese Restaurant is listed as moderately priced.

Where can I find the hours for Koo Japanese Restaurant?

The listed hours for Koo Japanese Restaurant are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Koo Japanese Restaurant?

Call Koo Japanese Restaurant at (415) 731-7077. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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