Thomas S.
9/13/2025
Exceptional dining experience! From the first hello to the goodbye (the Chef thanked us and held the door open for us) the meal was a 9.6/10 in my book. Even the visit to the bathroom was quite...
SHOWA Le Gourmet Tonkatsu
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1550 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
SHOWA Le Gourmet Tonkatsu is San Francisco's premier destination for Tonkatsu, blending traditional Japanese culinary art with innovative techniques. The restaurant's nostalgic ambiance, inspired by a vintage Japanese home, invites guests to experience a refined dining retreat enriched with authentic antiques from Japan.
Led by Chef Koji Endo, whose culinary skills are nationally recognized in Japan, SHOWA offers a menu that celebrates high-quality ingredients, including luxurious Iberico pork and seasonal produce. Each dish is a modern interpretation of traditional flavors, meticulously crafted to evoke the comforting essence of home-cooked meals while introducing avant-garde elements.
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Cyn C.
8/9/2025
This place was such a nice surprise! Our server was fantastic -- super attentive and shared that he and the chef spent eight months DIY-ing the interior. You can really feel the love they've put...
Amy H.
6/19/2025
Just wow. From beginning to end, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The service was top-notch, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food, absolutely unforgettable. Each...
Melissa W.
6/13/2025
First, Joe, our server is great! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and checked in on us at the perfect amount of times (not too often but often enough). The other server that day was also helpful...
Andrea Z.
6/2/2025
Made reservations for a Sunday night for two to celebrate a birthday. Arrived right before 5 pm and were greeted by the server who seated us and gave us a brief overview of the menu. Drinks:...
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