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Short Rib Beef Noodle Soup - 5A5, San Francisco, CA

5A5

4.3
4.3
2317 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese (Izakaya)

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
5A5 Steak Lounge is reopening as 5A5 Izakaya.

Showcasing Chef Cat Wang’s Asian-inspired Izakaya bites

After graduating from James Beard Award-winning restaurant 'Animal' in Los Angeles, Cat won an episode on Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen hosted by Alton Brown. Catch her on Season 15, Episode 3! She travelled throughout Asia, staging at some of 'Asia's 50 Best,' including Nahm, L'Effervescence, and Gaa. In 2017, Cat moved to San Francisco to work at Michelin-starred Kin Khao and later, Akiko's Restaurant. The heart of Cat's food program is to showcase exciting flavors from her worldly travels and to marry them in nuanced, playful ways. Her new izakaya menu features premium A5 Japanese wagyu, fresh local seafood as well as the highest quality seafood flown overnight from the famed Toyosu Market, and the best of California's produce.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese (Izakaya), Asian, Taiwanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 989-2539
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cat Wang
  • Catering
    none
  • Private party facilities
    5A5 Izakaya has an array of event packages you can choose from. We are committed to making your event special.
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Parking Lots within 1 block
  • Entertainment
    music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Choice Menu

    US$115.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    "SOMEN" mentaiko, kaluga caviar, chives "XO CROQUETTE" satsumaimo, bresaola, katsuobushi "HAMACHI SERRANO" yellowtail crudo, ponzu, fine herbs "LOBSTER TEMPURA" curry sea salt, yuzu mustard aioli "CHAWANMUSHI" black cod, crispies, cilantro "MOMO TOAST" brokaw avocado, ginger scallion oil, chili crunch, soft-boiled quail egg "DUMPLING ROSE W/ A5 WAGYU " Our signature wagyu dumpling topped with a slice of A5 wagyu, served with black summer truffle-infused chicken broth "SHORT RIB BEEF NOODLE SOUP" Our rich broth and slow-cooked short ribs stewed all day with 31 ingredients, served with wheat noodles, pickled mustard greens, and tender bok choy
    Chef's Choice Menu photo

What 2,317 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 1.5Value

NoiseModerate

2,317 Reviews
  1. joy

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    For the price not worth going back. Thing more the add than that!

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  2. S

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Entertaining some guests from out of town, they remarked how this was the best meal they had in sf. Wagyu skewers, beef noodle soup, hamachi (best value!), and the a5 dumpling was our favorite.

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  3. FoodisCulture

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding, service was relaxed but good. Their beef noodle soup, wagyu, and uni were the highlights, but everything else we tried was excellent too. There was an event taking place that evening. Made it a bit livelier but didn’t interfere with our dinner.

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  4. luv2eatndrink

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    waited for 15 minutes in an empty restaurant and other than water no-one showed up. Food choices seemed very limited. waited 10 more minutes and walked out. No apologies, no words of how can we do better. I understand these are tough times, but having a restaurant in an expensive neighborhood, least you can do is have some service

    1 person found this helpful

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1 yr anniversary

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    There’s no sign outside so you have to look for the restaurant. The food was fantastic but the ambiance is weird. It didn’t feel like a restaurant. It felt like just a bar. It feels mediocre for the price but I’d say food was great…

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  7. MaryS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yum yum yum. Innovative dishes with really thoughtful and unique combinations of spices, textures, and ingredients. Drinks are awesome too!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There are so many places in San Francisco to spend too much money for okay food. This is not that. This is a thoughtful omakase menu by a wonderful chef who has poured her soul into each dish. A mix of uniqueness, fantastic taste, and love. We felt so privileged to get to experience this—on our list, it will be one of those few places that we discovered before everyone else did. We will be back, and will be telling our friends!

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  9. Shell

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Items in our order was forgotten, had to be reminded. Never got our water cups refilled.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. FoodIsCulture

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had chef's omakase tasting menu - our entire group loved it! Beautiful presentation and quite filling. Momo toast, Chawanmushi, A5 Wagyu were some of our favorites. Cocktails were creative and delicious.

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FAQs

5A5 is rated 4.3 stars by 2317 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 5A5

139 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese (Izakaya), Asian, Taiwanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Parking Lots within 1 block
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cat Wang
  • Entertainment
    music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 989-2539
  • Catering
    none
  • Private party facilities
    5A5 Izakaya has an array of event packages you can choose from. We are committed to making your event special.
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