The Marina isn’t exactly a hotbed of Japanese restaurants—you’re more likely to bump into a luxury dogwear store (an actual thing) than a great homestyle spot you might find in Japantown or the Avenues. But the neighborhood finally has an option for Japanese bentos that stand up against the best in the city. The rice on the salmon truffle box is sweet and vinegary, and chicken katsu drizzled with a velvety house sauce is flawlessly fried. Swing by this counter-service spot on your way to a sunny picnic at Fort Mason, or when you want a fantastic matcha latte and a rice-and-meat lunch that’s not Asian Box. Just don't come when you're in a rush—it's a small operation, and things tend to get backed up.
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