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    Kuma on Valencia

    Japanese
    Closed12PM - 10PM
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    Chirashi and Chef's Choice
    Starters
    Small Plates
    Sushi
    Maki
    Kuma's Pantry
    Beverages
    Sake By the Carafe
    Dessert
    By the Bottle

    Featured Items

    • Miso Soup

      Awase miso with a kelp, mushroom, and shungiku leaf soup base; creates a flavor that’s almost tea-like.
      $5.00
    • Salmon Avocado Roll

      Salmon, sesame seeds, lemon slices, and avocado.
      $12.00
    • Sake

      Salmon, US Atlantic
      $8.00

    Chirashi and Chef's Choice

    • Chef's 4-Piece Nigiri Tasting

      Four pieces of sushi selected by the chef. Types of fish may vary depending on season, but we generally like to start with lighter flavors and end with a belly cut.
      $26.00
    • Chef's 8 Piece Nigiri Tasting

      Eight pieces of sushi selected by the chef. Types of fish may vary depending on season, but we generally like to start with lighter flavors and end with belly cuts.
      $52.00
    • Chirashi

      To fully embrace take-out, we've replaced our chef's choice sashimi with Kuma's chirashi. Inspired by one of our favorite dishes and the idea of a casual night in, you'll get 14 cuts of today's best fish, ikura snap peas, and kinshi tamago scattered over a house blend of nisihki rice and wild grains.
      $58.00
    • Chirashi Deluxe

      All the goodness of our house chirashi with the addition of a few more luxurious items for when you're feeling fancy. Includes local uni, toro, and assorted shellfish.
      $76.00
    • Sake-Masu Chirashi

      A filling dish utilizing all parts of both salmon and ocean trout. 12 slices total, cuts from the back and the belly, cured roe, and salmon skin chicharrones, all served over our wild grain rice blend, with assorted veggies and kinshi tamago.
      $54.00
    • Sashimi Sampler

      A pared down version of our dine-in sashimi platter designed to handle the bustle of take-out. A selection from the chef of 3 fish, 2 pieces each for 6 pieces total.
      $30.00

    Starters

    • Edamame

      Blanched soybean pods tossed with coarse sea salt.
      $6.00
    • Furikake Edamame

      $8.00
    • Kuma's House Salad

      Massaged kale, salt pickled cucumber and local seaweed. Optional addition of salmon skin chicharrónes.
      $11.00
    • Miso Soup

      Awase miso with a kelp, mushroom, and shungiku leaf soup base; creates a flavor that’s almost tea-like.
      $5.00
    • Osuimono

      Slices of shiitake mushroom and tofu suspended in clear soup made from this morning’s fish bones.
      $7.00
    • Seaweed Salad

      A mix of both local and Japanese seaweed marinated in sesame oil.
      $7.00
    • Sushi Rice

      $3.00

    Small Plates

    • Great Balls of Fire

      Panko breaded tuna and hamachi roll, topped with sriracha, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, green onions, tobiko, and our house furikake.
      $14.00
    • Tako Karaage

      Tender baby octopus coated lightly with seasoned flour and fried crispy. Served with our spicy dipping sauce.
      $18.00
    • Kama

      Choice of yellowtail or salmon fish collar seasoned with sea salt and steam broiled until perfectly tender and juicy. Served with a garlic ponzu dipping sauce.
      $18.00
    • Local Tofu

      Firm tofu produced here in SF, topped with crunchy garlic oil dressing, scallions, chopped shiso and ponzu
      $10.00
    • Side of Ponzu

    Sushi

    • Ama Ebi

      Spot Prawn, British Columbia
      $15.00
    • Hamachi

      Yellowtail, Kagoshima
      $9.00
    • Hirame

      Fluke, US East Coast
      $11.00
    • Hon Maguro

      $11.00
    • Hon Chu Toro

      $18.00
    • Hotate

      Scallop, Hokkaido
      $12.00
    • Inari

      $7.00
    • Kanpachi

      Amberjack, Hawaii
      $10.00
    • Kama Toro

      OUT OF STOCK
      $28.00
    • Kurodai

      Black Sea Bream, Miyagi
      $10.00
    • Magurozuke

      Soy marinated tuna, Pacific Islands
      $12.00
    • Masu Toro

      Ocean Trout Belly, Loch Etive
      $17.00
    • Pirikara Hotate

      Scallop dusted with our house 7-spice blend and seared, Hokkaido
      $13.00
    • Sake

      Salmon, US Atlantic
      $8.00
    • Sake Toro

      Salmon Belly, US East Coast
      $16.00
    • Sanma

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Sawara

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Tai

      Sea bream, Kagoshima
      $11.00
    • Umi Masu

      $9.00
    • Uni (Hokkaido)

      $26.00
    • Uni (Santa Barbara)

      $24.00
    • Walu

      Yuzu marinated escolar, Korea
      $11.00

    Maki

    • Avocado Maki

      Large slices of avocado and coarse sea salt.
      $7.00
    • California Roll

      Real crab, avocado, and sesame seeds.
      $12.00
    • Ebi Tempura Roll

      Tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado, perilla leaf, daikon radish sprouts, red leaf lettuce, and spicy mayonnaise.
      $14.00
    • Faceplant

      Jicama, avocado, cucumber roll topped with marinated Japanese eggplant and crushed sesame seeds.
      $16.00
    • Fresca

      A unique citrus twist and refreshing flavor has made this one-of-a-kind beverage a crowd favorite since the first sip. Enjoying a Fresca is the quick and easy way to elevate the everyday. Fresca is a sparkling soda water that loves turning any dull moment into a moment of celebration and effervescent fun. It's that perfect blend of zero sugar and caffeine-free sparkling sensation that can be enjoyed in a cocktail or all on its own. And it's that refreshing ability to always freshen the vibes by adding in a little extra zero calorie fancy to any occasion. ​Let's be honest, the Fresca life is the refreshing side of life we all love and crave.
      $19.00
    • Half Baked

      Baked crab and avocado roll topped with salmon, green onions, tobiko, spicy mayo.
      $19.00
    • Hey Girl

      Tempura shrimp, cucumber topped with layers of tuna and avocado, spicy mayo, and unagi sauce.
      $21.00
    • Jackalope

      Hawaiian amberjack and pickled jalapeno on top with spicy hamachi and fried green scallions inside
      $20.00
    • Negi Hama

      Yellowtail and green onions in toasted seaweed.
      $9.00
    • Rainbow

      California roll topped with various fish chosen by the chef.
      $18.00
    • Salmon Avocado Roll

      Salmon, sesame seeds, lemon slices, and avocado.
      $12.00
    • Spicy Tuna Roll

      Spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, perilla leaf, daikon radish sprouts, and red leaf lettuce.
      $13.00
    • Sweet Potato Roll

      Tempura sweet potato and (vegetarian) unagi sauce.
      $8.00
    • Tango

      Fresh tuna and mango topped with ocean trout and yuzu kosho.
      $19.00

    Kuma's Pantry

    • Umami Soy Sauce (8oz)

      $10.00
    • House Ponzu Sauce (8oz)

      $10.00
    • Kuma's Shira Ae Salad Dressing (8oz)

      $10.00
    • House Spicy Mayo (8oz)

      $10.00
    • Kuma's Everything Furikake (1oz)

      $5.00
    • Kuma's Everything Shichimi (1oz)

      $5.00

    Beverages

    • Asahi 0

      $6.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $7.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $5.00
    • Large San Pellegrino

      720ml
      $7.00
    • Echigo 12oz

      koshihikari rice lager 12 oz
      $9.00
    • Echigo 16oz

      $14.00
    • Pinot Noir

      $20.00
    • Sauvignon Blanc

      $16.00
    • Orion

      Okinawan premium draught beer 22oz
      $12.00
    • Hazy IPA

      $12.00
    • Pale Ale

      $13.00
    • Hot Water

    • Golden Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00

    Sake By the Carafe

    • Funaguchi One Cup

      Honjozo -- Kikusui’s undiluted, unpasteurized honjozo sake. Served in a “one cup” size as unpasteurized sake is light sensitive. Big, bright and boozy, Niigata 200ml
      $11.00
    • Suijin Ultra

      Junmai -- Water God. is our driest sake and perfect for showcasing a sharp, powerful flavor of rice, Iwate
      $29.00
    • Ginban Banshu 50

      Daiginjo Silver Plate. A bold, fruity nose followed by a dry, spicy finish. It’s a sake that pleases all palates, Toyama
      $22.00
    • Koueigiku Sukai

      $32.00
    • Shinomine Azur

      Honjozo style sake. Brewer’s Pride. Sake maker, Masao Nakazawa’s favorite every-day sake. Balanced and refreshing, Kobe
      $28.00
    • Naotora JDG

      $25.00
    • Hakuro Suishu

      Junmai Daiginjo style sake. Winter Waters. Rich and fruit forward with notes of pear and just the right amount of funk, Yamagata
      $30.00
    • Sequoia Nama Genshu

      Nama Genshu means sake that has not been pasteurized or diluted. High alcohol and slightly effervescent with a deep rich taste. Sequoia’s best, San Francisco.
      $36.00
    • Sequioa Daiginjo

      $39.00
    • Sequoia Nigori

      Perfect spring nigori sake with a floral nose and flavors of yogurt and lychee. One of Sequoia’s best selling sake is a must try for fans of nigori, San Francisco.
      $34.00
    • Tamagawa Ice Breaker

      Nama Genshu style sake. A deep flavored cask strength sake from Tamagawa, designed to be served with ice, Kyoto
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00
    • Chokaisan

      $36.00
    • Tenbi

      $45.00
    • Ohmine 3-Grain Dewasansan

      $58.00
    • Hello!!!

      OUT OF STOCK
      $45.00
    • Dan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $45.00
    • Kikusui

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • Kizan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $22.00
    • Naotora

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • Sequoia 5 Year

      OUT OF STOCK
      $37.00
    • Sequioa BLUSH

      OUT OF STOCK
      $38.00
    • Heiwa Kid

      OUT OF STOCK
      $36.00
    • Kaze No Mori

      OUT OF STOCK
      $33.00
    • Wasanbon

      OUT OF STOCK
      $40.00
    • Tenbu

      Junmai Ginjo -- Holy Warrior. From the famous shochu distiller Nishi Shuzo. Drinks like a wine” category. Notes of watermelon, banana, and yogurt. Kagoshima
      OUT OF STOCK
      $21.00

    Dessert

    • Seasonal Ice Cream: Pistachio

      $6.00
    • Sorbet: Mango

      $6.00
    • Black Sesame Mochi

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Coconut Butter Mochi

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Ube Coconut Mochi

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Hojicha Basque Cheesecake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Matcha Basque Cheesecake

      $15.00

    By the Bottle

    • Sequoia Genshu Nama Genshu (Bottle)

      Nama Genshu means sake that has not been pasteurized or diluted. High alcohol and slightly effervescent with a deep rich taste. Sequoia’s best, San Francisco
      $92.00
    • Sequioa Daiginjo Bottle

      $98.00
    • Sequoia Nigori Bottle

      Nigori Sake. Floral nose and flavors of yogurt and lychee. A must try for fans of nigori. San Francisco
      $82.00
    • Naotora JDG Bottle

      $54.00
    • SUIJIN Ultra Bottle

      $64.00
    • Tenbi Bottle

      $100.00
    • Shinomine Azur Bottle

      $60.00
    • Koueigiku Sukai Bottle

      $69.00
    • Ohime Dewasansan Bottle

      $126.00
    • Pinot Noir Bottle

      $62.00
    • Sauvignon Blanc Bottle

      $46.00
    • Hanakaze Bottle

      $96.00
    • Yunxi Honey Lemon Wine 300ml BOTTLE

      $25.00
    • Dan Bottle

      OUT OF STOCK
      $100.00
    • Ohmine 3grain (Bottle)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $150.00
    • Kikusui Bottle

      OUT OF STOCK
      $60.00

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Monday12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    We’re Ryo and Cory, two lifelong friends and chefs, specializing in Japanese cuisine with a shared commitment to high-quality ingredients. Kuma features a focused menu with spotlights on the day’s catch, along with curated sake selections. Hope to see you soon!

    Location

    198 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

    Directions

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