Kaiyo Menu – San Francisco, CA

Type : Peruvian restaurant

Location : San Francisco, CA

KAIYŌ, Peruvian Nikkei, is an exploration of two cultures, immersed in flavors and ingredients, prepared to delight your senses. Kaiyo seeks to share a story of immigration and embracing a new culture, while conveying the passion of one’s roots. Join us and we will share this story with you.

Peruvian & Japanese Nikkei flavors star at this playful, stylish outlet by John Park (Whitechapel). Based on 367 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Kaiyo 94123

Address:
1838 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Phone: (415) 525-4804

Website:

Social Profile:

Hours

Sunday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 3–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 5–9:30 PM
Thursday 5–10 PM
Friday 3–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 3–10 PM

Menu

Dinner
12 Piece Sushi And Sashimi Combo (Miso Soup & Salad)
Chef choice of 12 pieces sashimi or sushi, served with miso soup and salad.		 $40.00
Kaiyo Roll
Canadian red crab, ocean trout, tempura asparagus, avocado, tobiko, onion, jalapeño, chili oil, and crispy garlic.		 $18.50
Brussels Sprouts
Huancaina sauce and breadcrumbs.		 $11.00
Lomo Saltado
stir fried teres major steak, roma tomato, red onions, papas fritas, soy reduction, jasmine rice		 $25.00
Spicy Miso Soup
Shiro-dashi broth, shiitake mushroom, tofu, shaved scallion, and chilli oil.		 $6.00
Veggie Gyoza
Spinach wonton, cabbage, tofu, shiitake, garlic, onion, fine herbs, and yuzu-sudachi ponzu.		 $10.50
Edamame
Lightly salted soybeans and toasted sesame seed.		 $5.50
Brussels Sprouts
Huancaina sauce and breadcrumbs.		 $10.50
Papas Fritas
french fries, aji amarillo sauce, togarashi, salt		 $6.00
Furikake Steamed Rice
steamed white rice, japanese seasoning		 $4.00
Roasted Miso Corn
corn rounds, miso-butter, chopped chives, and togarashi. 		$13.00
Miso-Yaki Black Cod
black miso cod (3oz), shiro-miso-sake marinade, baby bok choy, in a ginger dashi broth. 		$19.00
Ceviche De Cameron
black tiger shrimp, spicy rocoto pepper leche de tigre, choclo, avocado, fresh chiles, onions, cucumber relish, micro cilantro, cilantro and hot oil, cracked cancha, togarashi		 $20.00
Ceviche Classico
hamachi, house leche de tigre, smokey yam puree, seaweed, avocado, onions, fresno chiles, choclo, cracked cancha, cilantro oil		 $20.00
Tuna Ceviche
bigeye tuna, red miso leche
de tigre, peruvian onion
relish, black sesame seed,
seaweed, fresno chiles, shisomint oil		 $22.00
Salmon Ceviche
salmon, white miso leche de tigre, avocado puree, choclo, edamame, scallions, seaweed, cilantro & chili oil, crispy salmon skin		 $20.00
12 Piece Sushi And Sashimi Combo
Chef choice of 12 pieces sashimi or nigiri, served with miso soup and salad.		 $38.00
Akami (2 Pieces)
lean tuna, house aged soy, kizami wasabi		 $7.00
Chutoro (2 Pieces)
medium fat belly, house aged soy, kizami wasabi		 $11.00
Suzuki
japanese striped bass, garlic shoyu, micro cilantro, garlic chips		 $9.50
Tai Madai
japanese red snapper, pisco aged white soy, shiso leaf, yuzu salt		 $11.00
Hamachi
yellowtail, whisky aged shoyu, house pickled daikon, cancha		 $9.50
Kaiyo Roll
canadian red crab, salmon, tempura asparagus, avocado, tobiko, onion, jalapeño, chili oil, and crispy garlic.		 $18.50
Lima Roll (Torched)
shrimp tempura, yellowtail, avocado, rocoto aioli, aji verde, unagi sauce, lemon balm.		 $18.50
Spicy Salmon Roll
spicy salmon, crispy skin, daikon sprouts, cucumbers, cancha crunch, micro cilantro, chimichurri		 $18.50
IKA SUMI ROLL
squid ink-sushi rice, tempura shrimp, avocado, salmon, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, lemon, unagi sauce		 $18.00
Spicy Tuna Roll
spicy tuna, cucumber, rocoto aioli		 $13.00
California Roll
zesty canadian red crab, cucumber, avocado, sesame seed, tobiko		 $12.00
Shrimp Tempura Roll
shrimp tempura, cucumber, cilantro aioli, crispy quinoa		 $13.00
Union Street Roll (Vegetarian)
avocado, tempura asparagus, puffed quinoa, crushed Brazilian nuts, pickled burdock root, and yuzu kosho aioli (vegetarian).		 $13.00
Anticucho De Carne
grilled flat iron steak, purple potato, chocolo, onion relish, scallions, and aji amarillo sauce.		 $15.00
Anticucho De Camaron
grilled colossal shrimp, purple potato, chocolo, onion relish, scallions, and aji amarillo sauce. 		$17.00
Anticucho De Hongos
grilled king trumpet mushroom, purple potato, chocolo, onion relish, and aji amarillo sauce.		 $13.00
Lomo Saltado
stir fried marinated flank steak, roma tomato, red onions, papas fritas, soy reduction, jasmine rice		 $26.00
Nikkei Roasted Chicken
half roasted chicken, miso-mirin-sake marinade, aji amarillo & chimichurri sauces. 		$27.00
Curry Clam Udon
freshly made udon, curry clam dashi sauce, clams, peashoot leaves, aji amarillo, cilantro, and bull’s blood. 		$21.00
Braised Short Ribs
braised short ribs (8oz), aji panca-aji amarillo- soy marinade, corn ribs, choclo, cracked cancha, and daikon radish. 		$36.00
Vegetarian Scallop
eryngi mushroom, garlic peashoot, edamame, choclo pea-huacatay puree, cracked cancha, togarashi, cooked in miso butter. 		$17.00
Beverages $4.00
Tai Madai ( 2 Pieces)
japanese red snapper, pisco aged white soy, shiso leaf, yuzu salt		 $8.00
Hamachi ( 2 Pieces )
Yellowtail, aged shoyu, house pickled daikon radish, and cancha		 $7.00
Suzuki ( 2 Pieces )
striped bass, garlic shoyu, shisho		 $7.00
Sake ( 2 Pieces )
salmon, gooseberry puree, salmon skin		 $6.00
A5 Wagyu (2 Pieces)
seared miyazaki japanese black A5 wagyu, quail egg, seasalt, cracked pepper		 $15.00
Otoro
Fatty belly and kizami wasabi.		 $14.00
Maguro ( 2 Pieces )
Bigeye tuna, picked wasabi, and sea salt.		 $7.00
Brunch & Lunch
Brunch Salad
tofu, greens, daikon, radish, red onion, carrot, cucumber, white quinoa, purple yam, yuzu vinaigrette, poached egg		 $16.00
Sashimi Salad
sashimi trio, mixed greens, red onion, carrot, cucumber, daikon, crispy wonton, ginger-ponzu vinaigrette		 $20.00
Chirashi Bowl
leche de tigre tossed sashimi mixto, sushi-quinoa- furikake rice, japanese pickled veggies, daikon, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, nori, wasabi		 $25.00
Aji Amarillo Salmon Bowl
pan roasted salmon, aji amarillo glaze, edamame bean, sauteed baby bok choy, quinoa-furikake rice, daikon, micro salad		 $22.00
Lomo Saltado Bowl
stir fried angus beef, tomatoes, onion,
cilantro, lomo-sauce, rice, papas fritas, sunny side up egg		 $20.00
Tofu & Veggie Bowl
stir fried tofu, broccolini, mushroom, tomato, onion, quinoa-furikake rice, lomo sauce, poached egg		 $18.00
Karaage Chicken Waffle
crispy karaage chicken, corn-scallion waffle, aji amarillo cole slaw, chicha morada syrup, sunnyside up egg, aji amarillo coleslaw		 $20.00
Karaage Pollo Sando
crispy karaage chicken sandwich, japanese milk bread, aji amarillo coleslaw, pickled cucumber, side salad		 $18.00
Nikkei Bacon & Egg Hash
nikkei candied bacon, peruvian purple potato, green cabbage, carrot, cherry tomato, sunnyside-up egg, queso fresco, housemade spicy ketchup		 $18.00
Ube Pancakes
a full stack of japanese sweet potato pancake (6pc), chicha morada reduction, toasted coconut, orange-honey butter, compressed melons, kiwis		 $18.00
AVOCADO EDAMAME TOAST
Avocado – edamame spread, Japanese milk bread, watercress, cherry tomato, radish, sancho pepper, miso-balsamic reduction		 $16.00
Steak And Eggs
Angus skirt steak, crispy potato, sunny-side eggs, chimichurri		 $26.00
Nikkei Candied Bacon $10.00
Eggs (Any Style) $6.00
Crispy Potatoes $6.00
Side Salad
Mixed Greens		 $6.00
Cryispy Yucca $7.00
French Fries
served with aji amarillo sauce, topped togarashi salt 		$6.50
Arroz Chaufa
fried rice, edamame, bok choy, scallions, cilantro, shoyu, garlic, egg		 $9.00
Ceviche Clásico
seasonal white fish, house leche de tigre, smokey yam puree, seaweed, avocado, onions, fresno chilies, choclo, cracked cancha, cilantro oil		 $22.00
Ceviche Nikkei
bluefin tuna, red miso leche de tigre, pickled cucumbers, sesame seeds, cancha, avocado, fresno chilies, shiso-mint oil 		$25.00
Salmon Ceviche
salmon, white miso leche de tigre, avocado puree, choclo, edamame, scallions, seaweed, cilantro & chili oil, crispy salmon skin 		$22.00
Caldo De Pollo Ramen
chicken ramen, peruvian chicken-ginger broth, carrot, celery, potato, baby bok choy, hard boiled egg, rocoto paste		 $20.00
Pariheula Ramen
seafood ramen, peruvian seafood-tomato broth, shrimp, mussel, octopus, baby bok choy, hard boiled egg, yucca, seaweed		 $22.00
Kaiyo Roll
canadian red crab, salmon, tempura asparagus, avocado, rocoto aioli, onion, jalapeño, garlic chili oil, crispy garlic		 $18.00
Lima Roll
shrimp tempura, yellowtail, avocado,
rocoto aioli, aji verde, unagi sauce, cilantro aioli 		$18.50
Ika Sumi Roll
squid ink-sushi rice, tempura shrimp, avocado, salmon, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, lemon, unagi sauce		 $18.00
Kabocha Vegan Roll
kabocha (japanese squash), wild mushrooms, tofu, parsley, avocado cream, crispy vermicelli, noriko dust, house togarashi, micro beets.		 $16.00
Hamachi
yellowtail, whisky aged shoyu, house pickled daikon, cancha		 $10.00
Suzuki
striped bass, garlic shoyu, micro cilantro, garlic chips		 $10.00
Akami (Japanese Blue Fin Tuna)
lean japanese blue fin tuna, housed aged soy, kizami wasabi 		$11.00
Sake
salmon, gooseberry puree, crispy salmon skin		 $8.50
Beverages $4.00

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Reservations: kaiyosf.comresy.com

Reviews

kim walker
Fun rooftop with great music. Ceviche roll was amazing along with the ceviche trio and bao buns were our favorite. The Karaage fell flat, tasted like stale fried chicken bites. Cocktails were beautiful but somehow lacking a flavorful punch. The views and the vibe were amazing though!

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Аlisa Paludeti
Visited this Kaiyo location recently, with a group of friends to celebrate an occasion. We had a reservation, but unfortunately, we were seated near the restroom, which smelled a bit funky. We had to ask to move and were given an outdoor table instead. My husband and I tried a few different rolls – the Lima Roll, Ika Sumi Roll, and Rainbow Roll, which were all pretty tasty. I also ordered the Space Adventure Cobra cocktail, really loved a great combination of sweet and fresh flavors. The rolls were pretty generous in size, so we definitely got our fill. The only downside was that when we got the check, we realized that a 20% tip was already included, which was a bit of a bummer.

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Shell Lee
The staff are incredibly courteous and attentive. Food was extremely delicious! Every bite was filled with flavour. Music was also really good. I would definitely come back to to this place

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Jack Steverson Jr.
It was a great time, it was fun the food was amazing and next level. This was a real treat to try something different. I’m a sushi guy and I have never seen a sushi with steak in it, who does that, very delicious very amazing we all where very impressed with the level of food and service that we got. There were several types of sakes, I was in heaven. If you’re in San Francisco, this is a treat you won’t regret.

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Aaron Bosch
Seated in the back near the restroom which smelled like a bad men’s bathroom tarnished what was otherwise a great meal with my parents. Everyone loved the dishes, but the standout was the baos, cebiche sampler, and lomo. Low light was probably the spicy tuna which was dusted with chili powder for some reason.

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Lisa Garces
Beautiful view and bar. Bartenders are very talented. I like to have bartenders to create their own cocktails based on my requests. I asked for a mezcal drink, but something that is not sweet and will not overpower the mezcal but enhance it. He did a very good job of creating the right balance.

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Linnie McClellan
Cocktails were meticulously crafted and artfully presented. I had the Space Invader Cobra, which was served very very cold in a glass that looked like a Japanese girl with a real flower over her ear. My favorite dish was the Cebiche Trio. The scallops in the squid ink was new to me and clean to the taste. The difference between each offering on the trio was striking and unique. I liked that while Kaiyo is a fusion restaurant, it does not make you feel like they are just making stuff up. From the appetizers to dessert, when the chef is true to his craft, there is nothing better than that. This is a good place for discovery of new foods and the feeling of a special occasion. It was an experience, which is what we were looking for.

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Matteo
I had a variety of dishes including the pork bao, several nigiris, the Lima roll, wagyu nigiri.

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Jelica Gencel
So far this is the best Peruvian food I have tried in SFO. Extremely tasty, quite similar to the original Peruvian flavors and very nice presentation.

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Erick Gonzalez
Made reservations, I had to use my credit card to reserve a table. I took my wife out last night for a date Night thinking this place has to be really good based on the reviews and the fact they serve Peruvian and Japanese food. The ceviche was the worst we have ever had in our lives. It didn’t taste like ceviche at all. No flavor, not spicy, we ordered one sushi roll and we never received it. We told our waitress to remove it from our bill. The prices don’t justify the food. Too expensive for what we received.

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