# Rintaro: yakitori in the Mission, ask for the specials

> Rintaro review, San Francisco: the Mission izakaya that feels like Tokyo. Yakitori chicken skewers, daily specials, and a strong sake list. Book on Resy.

- **Restaurant:** Rintaro
- **City:** San Francisco
- **Neighborhood:** Mission
- **Cuisine:** Japanese
- **Rating:** 5/5
- **Price:** $$
- **Must order:** Yakitori Omakase
- **Ideal for:** Japanese food enthusiasts seeking authentic izakaya
- **Address:** 82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
- **Phone:** +1-415-517-8539
- **Website:** https://www.izakayarintaro.com
- **Instagram:** https://instagram.com/izakayarintaro
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=Rintaro+San+Francisco
- **Reservations:** https://resy.com/cities/sf/rintaro
- **Reviewed:** 2022-01-29
- **Author:** Christian Van Der Henst (Cvander)
- **Canonical URL:** https://www.cookfoodie.com/reviews/rintaro
- **City guide:** San Francisco: https://www.cookfoodie.com/wishlist/san-francisco

## Review

Rintaro is the beautiful izakaya we have in the Mission. Go for the yakitori. Ask for the specials. It really feels like Tokyo.

Chicken skewers first. They care about every cut. Sake list is strong. Reserve on Resy, or try the bar if you’re flexible.

Try more than the skewers once you’re in. You’ll have a blast.

## What to order

- **Yakitori:** Chicken skewers over binchotan. Ask for the specials.
- **Tsukune:** Minced chicken skewers with egg yolk and tare.
- **Hanetsuki gyoza:** Berkshire pork gyoza with crispy wings.
- **Kurobuta tonkatsu:** Berkshire pork loin katsu with cabbage and Hatcho miso sauce.
- **Yosedofu:** Housemade silken tofu with shaved katsuobushi, ginger, scallion, and shiitake shoyu.
- **Eringi:** Charcoal-grilled king trumpet mushrooms.
- **Daily specials**
- **Sake**

## Tips

Reserve through Resy; bar seats available for walk-ins

## If you're visiting Rintaro

### What should I order at Rintaro?

Go for the yakitori. Ask for the specials. Chicken skewers first. They care about every cut. Try more than the skewers once you are in.

### How do I book Rintaro?

Reserve on Resy, or try the bar if you are flexible.

### Does Rintaro feel like Tokyo?

Yes. Beautiful izakaya in the Mission. It really feels like Tokyo. Sake list is strong.

## Photos

- Hanetsuki gyoza: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/rintaro-hanetsuki-gyoza.jpg
- Yakitori: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/rintaro-yakitori.jpg
- Tsukune: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/rintaro-tsukune.jpg
- Kurobuta tonkatsu: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/rintaro-kurobuta-tonkatsu.jpg
- Yosedofu: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/rintaro-yosedofu.jpg
- Eringi: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/rintaro-eringi.jpg
- Shaving daikon: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/rintaro-shaving-daikon.jpg
- Octopus logo paper: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/rintaro-menu.jpg
- Ninja Turtles painting: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/rintaro-tmnt-painting.jpg

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Source: CookFoodie, https://www.cookfoodie.com/reviews/rintaro. Editorial opinion from a visit on or before 2022-01-29; hours, menus, and prices may have changed. Attribute to CookFoodie or Christian Van Der Henst when citing.