Shrimp tempura roll topped with unagi, avocado, tobiko. $14
Wasabi Bistro, San Francisco CA
Dragon rolls served at most Japanese restaurants tend to be similar and they’re all pretty good. I mean it has fried things and salty things and plenty of different textures! It’s really a no-brainer as a crowd pleaser. This was a yummy version and a great size.
Skygate sculpture by Roger Barr, near Pier 39.
Fried pork cutlet with curry, vegetables and rice. With additional tempura side. $12
Wasabi Bistro, San Francisco CA
Japanese curries can be really rich and heavy, but this dish was nice and balanced. I liked the addition of the vegetables to help neutralize the richness of the curry sauce and fried pork. And you can’t say no to pickled daikons!
Fried shrimp and assorted vegetables.
Sutro Tower as the fog rolls in, Castro.
Shrimp tempura, topped with snow crab and walnut. $13
Wasabi Bistro, San Francisco CA
Ugh, I was not a fan of the abundant, goopy white sauce on top. It reminded me of condensed milk (among other things) and it tasted a little sweet too. It definitely turned me off. I tried a piece and left the rest for the table.
Side door, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Deep fried tofu served in hot tentsuyu broth topped with bonito flakes and nori. $13
Wasabi Bistro, San Francisco CA
Mmm, deep fried silken tofu! These blocks of goodness were delicious especially with the salty broth and fun, flaky toppings. Noms!
San Francisco Ferry Building.
With eggplants and miso sauce. $13
Wasabi Bistro, San Francisco CA
This was actually really good! I loved the thick eggplant medallions supporting each tender, juicy scallop. The miso sauce was also delicious.
Edamame. Complimentary
Served with rice, miso soup, and salad. $10.95
Wasabi Bistro, San Francisco CA
This was plenty of food for a lunch set, and decently priced too. I wasn’t a fan of the miso chicken – it was just grilled chicken slices with a miso glaze on top. The saba shioyaki (salt-grilled mackerel) was interesting. It was super crispy on the outside which was nice, but it was also way too salty! The interior was still moist and juicy though.
Side salad.
Miso soup.
Japanese pot stickers with pork and vegetables inside. $5.95
Wasabi Bistro, San Francisco CA
I came here for a random weekday lunch after hitting the gym and it was pretty empty. The food was pretty good though and decently priced. These gyoza were delicious, but I rarely meet a gyoza I don’t like. Hehe.
Edamame. Complimentary
Place setting. Omg, I just noticed that the chopsticks are from a different restaurant. Perhaps the same owner? Tacky…
Vittle Monster 