Delica

This place was very busy, but well worth it. Food was absolutely delicious (I had the Modern Norwegian sandwich and my friends had the Egg sandwich). European restaurants are much more relaxed so don’t expect immediate service or the waiters/waitresses to be at the will of all your requests. However, our waitress, Victoria, made sure we were well taken care of and did an amazing job helping us! 10/10 would recommend!

Highly recommend stopping here if you're in the ferry building! The quality of food is incredible, service is extremely quick as you would expect from a deli, and outdoor seating is easy to come by. The Bay breeze and mountain landscape created a picturesque environment for eating. The Hijiki and Soybean Salad and Beef Ginger Onigiri were by far the best of the items I tried.

Very yummy food at this Japanese delicatessen! The 9-piece bento box was a lovely sampler, but I do wish it had more fish. The poke was also yummy. The salmon and avocado rolls were generous portions and lovely bites, the perfect lunch! Don’t forget to grab a rice ball, they’re easy to miss but really lovely eats. Service was kind and quick.

Great range of food. theres something for everyone. SF lunch is super expensive, but delica is my go to because you can get a lot of food under 8$ from their food bar. white rice, sweet and sour chicken, pork cutlet, rice balls,all 3$ each. highly recommend. opens at 930 too!

Perfect grab and go spot with tasty fresh Japanese options. Lines can get pretty long at peak lunch hours but if you’re not in a rush, the food is great. They have grab and go dishes, bento boxes and hot food like udon or curry as well. I love the spicy sushi rolls, generous portions of fish, perfectly seasoned and not too spicy. The onigiri is also very good, with savory salmon and edamame.

To be exact this place is located inside the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Three stars for now. We came in to this Japanese Deli at the latter part of the afternoon so the food maybe not be as fresh as if you were to come earlier in the day. We came for dinner. They serve bento box like meals, small plates and some sushi, other stuff, and drinks. We got some sushi, a small plate of curry beef with rice, and a potato/vegetable fry thing. The food was okay. The staff weren’t really that friendly and they seemed to not hear us well because we kept repeating our order. The potato/vegetable fry thing would have been really good if it was served hot. They didn’t offer to heat it up. There are plenty of community tables but you have to be aware of your surroundings!!!

This place has great authentic food that is very healthy. However there is not much space to move around in the store during rush times and it's hard to find a place to sit down outside as well, but worth the wait!

Got the bento box, it wasnt great. It's quick and convenient but I wouldn't come again.

The food here is absolutely on point. Very classic Japanese take using California ingredients. You can tell everything here is fresh and you can absolutely taste it in the food. I got a bento 1 with 2 deli salads and a main. They have multiple different options for bentos so pick your own adventure. In my bento I got the wasabi potato salad, the green bean salad, and the chicken meatballs. I also got a side shrimp cake which despite being under the heat lamp was extremely crispy even after walking to our table by the end of the pier. Would absolutely come back and recommend. This is simple food that's meant to showcase good ingredients and Japanese flavors.

I've walked by this Japanese deli countless times and finally decided try their food. There was a short line on a Tuesday afternoon but it moved by relatively quickly. Since I wanted to try a variety, I picked the No. 1: 1 Salad + 1 Soup + 1 Main ($14.00 + $1.00 upcharge for Salmon Chowder) +Hijiki and Soybean Salad was crunchy and refreshing. +Salmon Chowder was served hot: It was comforting with soft carrots and potatoes. +Tofu Chicken Patty was flavorful and tender. -Salmon Chowder was topped with a small amount of fishy salmon. -Tofu Chicken Patty was served cold. -Portions were on the smaller side. Side notes: 1.) No spoon provided for Salmon Chowder. 2.) No seating available, but there are spots inside and outside the Ferry Building. *Verdict: I'm glad I finally tried this spot, but I don't plan on returning.

Really love Delica as it is a kind of like a Japanese style deli! There are many food options like bento boxes, soups, sushi rolls, croquettes, curries and rice, onigiri, etc. All are pretty reasonably priced as well. If there is ever a line, it goes pretty quickly and the staff members are quite efficient. There is no seating in Delica's specific area but you can find seating options within the ferry building or outside their patio areas. Ambiance can be either busy or quiet depending on when you come. Weekends are usually very busy. I got the carrot and ginger soup which really had intense ginger flavor which was delightful! I have also gotten the shrimp cake, the potato croquette, the pork tonkotsu and beef curry and they were all quite delicious as well! My favorite was probably the big slab of pork tonkotsu for only $3, what a steal for SF! I hope to be back to try their mixed salads which include seaweed salad, burdock root, etc.

This is such a great spot for a quick lunch pickup, and they have a great selection of Japanese style bentos and bowls. Their prices are super reasonable and they're located conveniently in the ferry building!

I really enjoyed my lunch at Delica. I was attending a conference nearby and when we broke for lunch the ferry building was the best place to find something for everyone. Our group ended up here, and I was impressed by the variety of fresh offerings, and the price point. I chose the curry, and it was exactly what I needed to recharge me for the rest of a busy day. It should be noted that while some spots in the Ferry Building offer seating, this one doesn't so you'll need to find somewhere to seat yourself if you're not taking it to-go. We found some seats outside near the water, and had a really lovely lunch. Overall if I worked in the area on a regular basis I'm sure this spot would be in my regular lunch rotation.

The sweet and spicy chicken is where it's at! It wasn't spicy in the slightest but where it lacked in spice it made up for it in flavor. Also the eggplant and spinach salad. Perfect pairing to the chicken and just as yummy. The problem... too many delicious things to choose from. I mean you can bento box it, but still there won't be enough room in the box. Ordering a protein and several sides was the way I went and it was way too much food to finish. Came here for a quick lunch in between sessions at our work conference. When walking in the ferry building and running head first into the long line that whipped outside of Delica, I was intimidated but I knew good things awaited. It's a great spot in a perfect location. Pro tip: grab your food and head to the tables that reside right outside by the water. Allows you to enjoy your meal with the gorgeous view.

This was a veryyyyy popular spot among my coworkers and I can see why. If you see a line, don't be deterred, they move QUICK. My suggestion is to check out their Yelp page before you go so you have a rough idea of what you might like. I, a first timer, didn't and was a littleeee overwhelmed by all of the options. I went for the 4 item bento box so I could try a little bit of a lot and can absolutely say that is the way to go. The eggplant salad stole the show for me and the other sides I got (some kind of seaweed salad I think) was also so delicious. It came with quite a bit of rice and I went with the shrimp cake as well. There is no seating but luckily you're just a short walk from a hundred tables with umbrellas (alllllll the way at the end of the ferry building to the right) and on a perfect sunny day, who doesn't want to sit on the water and eat? Enjoy!

I always see this place with a line out the door at lunch! A little while ago we decided to pop in for a quick, to-go lunch and now we keep coming back! They have simple lunch that packs lots of flavor. If you are looking for a lot of bang for your buck - COME HERE! Not saying its super cheap, but good prices for SF! My go-to order is the pork katsu with sesame spinch salad. One time they gave me one pork katsu (which was a lot) but more recently they have been giving me two! This feeds me for 2 meals sometimes! There isnt anywhere to sit inside the deli - so i would reccomend sitting outside the ferry building and watching the boats/bay!

What a special place! When visiting San Fran, a few of my teammates and I decided on Delica for an afternoon lunch and what a great choice. Located in the Ferry Building, Delica serves Japanese food in a grab & go/DIY kinda way. With a line out of the door when we arrived, we were definitely not the only folks who were interested in what Delica was serving up. Before we visited I had done a bit of research and my Yelp searching, but still wasn't prepared when I arrived! They were moving like a well-oiled machine behind the counter so I had to get myself in order so that I didn't hold up the line of hungry people behind me. The menu makes it super easy to understand how to order and the possibilities, but once you see the delicious options in front of you, it's easy to be swayed away from your original plan. You can go with some singular options that are already prepared, such as bento boxes, soups, rolls, etc. Or you can make your own combo of goodies. I initially planned to do a combo but once a team member showcased their bento box that contained NINE different bites, I knew it was perfect for an indecisive foodie like myself. We grabbed our boxes and headed outside to eat, as there's no seating inside of Delica but tons at the Ferry Building. I can't name everything that was in my bento box, but let me tell you, it was delicious! I didn't get past 5 of the bites before I was stuffed. The rolls were super fresh, the salmon was so yummy, and the veggies were delicious. Everything tasted freshly made and although it was a bento box, it was beyond filling. Such a great choice for lunch!

Delicious, fast, and fresh option for a lunch in the Ferry Building Marketplace! When our work team was deciding on where to go, there was simply no question: we'd be following other teams and heading to Delica, too. With such a wide variety of options and perfectly portioned lunch Bento and boxes to go, how could you not? I opted for a salmon poke bowl, and it was delicious! However, I couldn't help but drool over my work team's choices as well. I loved the options for a small bite of multiple items in one box! The line went super fast - clearly the team has done this a time or two - and the friendly service at the counter and cashier stand. They didn't have silverware out to take - had to ask the cashier for it - and that would be my only suggestion to make the line go even faster. I think the line that wraps around the corner here during lunch speaks for itself! No seating options inside so this is really to-go only, but tons of great seating around the building.

This remains one of my favorite eatery options in The Ferry Building. The line may be long, but it moves quickly, the folks serving you are friendly, and just about everything I've eaten from them is quite tasty. You should just get whatever looks good to you, but if you're undecided, here are a few recommendations: 1. Sweet & spicy chicken. 2. Mapo tofu or eggplant salad. 3. If you're really into trying things, the nine-item bento box is adorable and has nine different bites for you. I found three to be amazing, three to be very good, and three to be fine. but overall, excellent. If you want to try even more things, go with some friends and mix and match. Going with friends is something I recommend all the time, too. As far as ambiance is concerned, Delica is mostly just a counter where you pick up your food. But if you do that and then find a spot to eat by the water (or walk back to Salesforce Park), it's a perfect lunch on a sunny day.

Delicious food at a super reasonable price in the Ferry Building! The salads and bento boxes are the star of the show here and a great option for our team lunch. I went with the pork cutlet box which came with rice, eggplant salad, and asparagus salad. Come up ready to order! Service here is lightning fast and you should know your order upon stepping up to the counter. I paid ~$15 for my whole meal which seems almost impossible to find as of late. We took our food outside and enjoyed with a view of the bridge, and in the future I'll look forward to trying the poke and more of the sushi options. Thanks, Delica, for the great and easy lunch!

Delica is a true gem at the Ferry Building. It is a Japanese food market. It has a grab-and-go section, featuring bento boxes and onigri. Then there is a combination section where you can choose a salad, soup, and main dishes from many good choices. Served cafeteria style. You choose at the counter and pay at the end. It does not have a sit-down area. You take your food and go to the hall or outside to enjoy your meal. The choices were plenty, and the food tasted good. The price is very reasonable and affordable esp at the Ferry Building where everything cost even more.

I had this on my bookmarks for a few months now and I wanted to try this place out with my coworkers since it was near our office. Their bentos and hot items really caught my attention when I saw the photos on Yelp, but I should have read some more recent reviews first. Delica is located inside the Ferry Building near Red Bay Coffee. My team had a quick morning meeting and we wanted to grab lunch since we were there. One of my coworkers and I wanted something light, so we decided to try Delica since we were craving bentos. Delica was not busy at all when we went. There were a couple folks that came in and out, but there was no line at all. Definitely a great time to go would be around 11am when people are still in the office and not on lunch yet. There are no tables - this is more of a pick-up and go type of place. They have assorted hot foods you can try, such as curry and soup OR you can pick up or make your own assorted bento. There are a few options for bentos, such as vegetarian, sushi, or an assorted 5-item bento. These range from $15-17 depending on what you get. I'd highly recommend making your own, so you can choose what you want instead of having an assorted option made for you. They had a good variety of soup, fried sides, and they also had onigiri too in addition to other sushi. They also had the option of getting a donburi, which is probably what I should have gotten. What I definitely need to try next time is their curry. What I ended up getting was: -9-piece assorted bento $17 -1 shrimp cake $6 -1 spicy tuna tempura roll $3 Initially I was not charged the shrimp cake by mistake, so in total I paid nearly $30 for everything + tip. REVIEW OF EACH ITEM: -9 piece bento variety: Honestly, I felt like this was lack luster. There were some items that were good, such as the salmon poke and the sweet spicy chicken sausage I believe? However I was SO disappointed with everything else in this bento. I thought most things were bland, did not taste as great, and the rolls themselves were just average. If I were to get a bento again, I'd customize one myself. 2.5/5 for me. -shrimp cake: honestly, this was really good! I really liked how there were chunks of shrimp throughout this fried patty and the sauce it came with was very delicious. It is very filling and I was able to save half of it for a snack later. Definitely would recommend warming this up and having it with your meal!! 4/5. -spicy tuna tempura roll: to say the least, this was not my favorite. I liked how lightly fried it was, but it was cold and it did not maintain that crispiness after sometime. The flavor of the tuna wasn't the best and I honestly did not like this at all. I'd pass on this, although you think it'd be good. Overall, I rate this place a solid 2.5-3/5. I think I would stick with the hot options instead or carefully read the reviews, so you know what would be worth getting. I was very disappointed after lunch, but I'll give this place another try and update my review when I try other things. Otherwise, I'd eat somewhere else in the Ferry Building if you're only going here for Bentos.

Wonderful Japanese spot for a quick grab n go lunch. They offer a ton of bento boxes that are already assorted and prepackaged ready to go, but also a small menu of made to order items including soups, salads, and deli items such as potato and crab croquettes. For the bento boxes, you can customize a 4-item box which is also a nice option. You can also order online or ahead of time if you're on a quick lunch break and trying to maximize your time. This is also located at the Ferry Building Marketplace so if you have the time and it's a beautiful day, go sit outside and enjoy the view!

Wow - I just realized that it has been 16 years since my last review of Delica. Time flies! Luckily, Delica is still going strong after all of this time... On my recent visit, I went in with a small group for lunch led by the one and only Diandra L. The majority of us ordered premade bento boxes, but I also ordered a side of an eggplant dish as it looked too good to pass up on! We took our food to go and enjoyed it over at Salesforce Park. I was definitely full after eating my bento box and several bites of the eggplant. They squeeze a lot of food into those boxes! There was quite the variety included, so if you're into that, you can't go wrong with this option. Prices seem reasonable for San Francisco, which translated means everything is expensive, but not jaw droppingly so. This place is popular so there is often a line, but it moves fast... service is efficient. They seem to have it down to a science after all of these years. Bottom line: If you find yourself at the Ferry Building and feel like some Japanese food, don't miss Delica!

Came here for lunch on a workday, there's a line but took less than 5 minutes to start ordering. I went with the combo that included 1 salad + 1 soup + 1 entree. Shrimp Cake - This was pretty unique and was the star of the show. The Steph Curry of the Warriors if I'd say. Crispy with a light and fluffy batter. Biting into it, you see a handful of full shrimp pieces inside. It's mixed together with a white creamy sauce which gives it a very balanced flavor. Bomb. 5/5. Wasabi Cabbage Potato Salad - It had lots of texture from the edamame and cabbage yet was still creamy from the potato salad. The wasabi flavor is light and not overpowering. All of this went straight into the tum, 4.5/5. Miso Soup - Flavorful miso soup. Tbh, hard to mess up miso soup and/or make theirs outstandingly better. It went great with the salad + entree. Solid.

Delica is located in the ferry building so the area gets pretty busy and it's hard to find a spot to sit down and eat. The food wasn't anything crazy either. I got a niku udon ($13) and it was pretty small. The udon was chewy but the beef honestly had such a dry texture.

The food is great, and the bento has various options to try, but I'm thrown off by the random white hair.

Came here on a Tuesday to grab lunch. It's a takeout spot in the ferry building. The line was long, but they have lots of employees taking orders and helping customers, so it moves fairly quickly. I got a combo that came with one choice of protein, one salad, and rice. I think the price was mid to high teens, but I remember it being decent for SF prices, especially being in the ferry building. I tried the pork cutlet and wasabi potato salad. I also ordered a salmon onigiri which is by the cash register at checkout. You order with someone at the counter and the line moves along the counter down to the register. Everyone who helped me was nice. The proteins are sitting out, so unfortunately, they are not piping hot. But the pork cutlet was still crispy and had a good flavor. The wasabi potato salad was super different...it was almost like mashed potatoes consistency with wasabi flavor. And there were some green veggies in it like edamame and lettuce. Kind of random but interesting flavor! However, I'd probably get an actual salad next time. The salmon onigiri was ok...I've had better. Would definitely try other things on a sunny day because it's a nice walk from my office.

One of my favorite spots. Any time I have the opportunity to go to the Ferry Building, this is one of the first places I go to. The food is delicious-no matter what you choose. I've never been disappointed. My favorite though is the Salmon Poke Don (if you like the raw stuff). The bento is always a hit, too. If you're in the area and want some great Japanese cuisine-check out this place. Love love love

Delica is one of my favorite spots inside the Ferry Building. An absolute must-try is their eggplant salad w/ground chicken (also offered meatless) which is so hearty and flavorful, and great with rice or on its own. When I worked nearby, I often ordered the customizable bento box for lunch since you get to pick a main dish and two sides to go with rice for a quick & delicious to-go lunch. I usually got the tofu+chicken patty as my entree with the eggplant and green bean salads. My husband loves the savory Japanese beef curry, while my kids ask for the tonkatsu pork cutlet, poke bowl, and sushi rolls. During the week it's easy to grab a seat at a nearby communal table or you can sit outside on a bench by the water.

I was personally a bit disappointed in Delica when I went! Delica is a grab and go japanese deli in the Ferry building. They place is kind of big but doesnt actually have seating. They have a wide variety of items, and while I liked some of the items I got, I was ultimately a bit disappointed in the overall lack of flavor. They have combos and I opted to get one with a soup, a side and a protein. I chose to get one of the salads (didn't like it so much that I don't remember what it was), miso soup and pork katsu curry. I also got a salmon rice ball. The pork katsu curry was actually really good--everything else was a bit bland in my opinion. I went a bit before the lunch rush so it was fast. The service itself was meh. It was my first time and their soups weren't listed on the menu. I then asked what soups they had and she did not seem very excited to have to explain the menu to me. Oh well. That katsu curry was honestly so good though that I would still consider coming back to try their other options--but dont think it will be my first option if I'm in SF.

Highly recommend stopping here if you're in the ferry building! The quality of food is incredible, service is extremely quick as you would expect from a deli, and outdoor seating is easy to come by. The Bay breeze and mountain landscape created a picturesque environment for eating. The Hijiki and Soybean Salad and Beef Ginger Onigiri were by far the best of the items I tried.

The stuffs were friendly and service was good! The store is just to go but there are many tables and chairs inside and outside the ferry building. I really like their lotus roots salad. Good texture and a little bit spicy.

I never knew I needed a Japanese delicatessen until I discovered Delica on a recent trip to the Bay. All I can say is I wish I was hungry enough to order everything because it all looked that good, and maybe that's why they have their large 9+ item bento option! I love the Japanese food enjoyed daily by Japanese people, and from onigiri to croquettes and katsu, this place hits on all of it! The menu tripped me up a bit because I was looking for a way to try as much as possible but I landed on the two salad + main option, which was a great start! The salads all looked and sounded incredible but I NEVER miss a chance to enjoy Japanese eggplant, so naturally I got that one, and I also LOVE Japanese sesame spinach, so I got that too. For main I went with the "Shrimp Cake" which was a crunchy batter filled with 4-5 whole shrimp topped with katsu sauce. I enjoyed this and the flavor and texture was great against the tender veggies, but the batter ended up coming off and while I liked seeing the shrimp, I do prefer chopped or minced shrimp in these croquettes and might opt for another main next time. Seriously, every city needs a Delica. I loved the it so much and want to see one in Reno!

Overall cost: $$ The agedashi tofu steak had a sweet sauce that went well with the mushrooms on top! It also had a small layer of a fried yet soft texture. $6 is a bit pricey for it though. It comes out cold, so I tried a bite but then took it home to put it in the microwave. Tbh I prefered the texture of the tofu & it's outer layer cold! The ginger beef rice ball was so good! Sweet sauce with decent beef pieces inside the rice ball. ($3) The service was great! The cashier was very nice & attentive to us.

Great Japanese option for lunch if you're in FiDi/Embarcadero. Their mushroom curry is excellent for vegetarians - so filling and lots of flavor. They also have a decent selection of sides like veggies, croquettes, and rolls. Service is great too. Their hours don't extend into dinner, so be sure to get here before and around lunch!

I Love The Bento Box As The Food Are Freshly Made And Love The Combination Choices Of The Different Bento Box!

It was an absolute thrill to get such a quick, fresh, and tasty meal at an affordable price. Located in the Ferry building, this Japanese deli is serving up all types of goodness. Their menu consists of a dizzying array of salads, donburi bowls, katsu, sushi, croquettes, udon, and more! If you want to try a little bit of everything they offer a nine item bento box for $17. I got a simply sakedon + shrimp croquette and was impressed with it's freshness. Paired with the fresh air + stunning SF views, it was the perfect lunch!

Delica is a nice place to stop in the Ferry Building for filling Japanese prepackaged food or prepared hot food. Weekdays at noon are busy but the line moves fairly quickly. I ordered salmon onigiri which was $3 and a regular seized Japanese beef curry for $13.50. The curries come in size regular or large. When you get to the front of the line you can see the prepackaged food in which include onigiri, croquettes, rolls, and bentos. There is no indoor seating, but there are places to sit outdoors by the ferry or indoors by the bookstore. I shared the curry with my sister, and there wasn't as much beef as I would have liked, but it was still good.

Pricey but I love their products. I got their remade bento boxes and also the eggplant salad with chicken. The bento boxes are great that we get to samples a little bit of their offerings. Love the eggplant salad, I add a little bit of crispy chili sauce to it for a nice little kick. Need to stop by more often when I get a chance.

Such a great grab-and-go place for lunch! Delica sits right next to the water in the Embarcadero ferry building. The line will always be long around lunch time (12-1) but don't let it fool you! It goes by quick, and next thing you know you're being asked what you'd like at the front. The display can easily influence you to buy multiple things as there's fresh bento boxes, udon, onigiri rice balls, etc. I went with the 5 piece bento and it was sooo yummy! I also ordered a ginger beef rice ball thinking I wasn't going to be full from the bento, but I was actually too full to eat the rice ball until later. For around $15, you get a nice variety of dishes including an avocado roll, chicken dumpling, fried shrimp dumpling, and two different vegetarian salads. I'm a huge grazer and love trying new things so this was perfect for me. Very excited for the next time I get Delica for lunch!

Delica always hits the spot for me when it comes to their Mabo Eggplant Salad. The added bonus is getting a Bento box along with it for $15, so I ordered the Pork Cutlet, Mabo Eggplant Salad & Spicy Burdock Salad with an added Potato Croquette for $3. My second new found favorite besides the Mabo Eggplant Salad is now the Spicy Burdock Salad. Quite opposite from the eggplant's soft texture, is the crunchy Burdock root which is comprised of Burdock Root, Kinnyako(yam) tossed w/thinly sliced onion, celery,carrot & mixed greens. The flavor is just enough to satisfy my palate, but the crunch is what keeps me wanting more. Delica is my go to place & because everything is prepared in trays, it makes eating in a rush pretty efficient.

Quick Summary: - Located in the Ferry Building in Embarcadero - Bento box style - I don't recall indoor seating, but there are benches outside and around the venue - During lunch time, the line goes out the door I was recommended by someone to come and try the food here. We arrived on a weekday an hour before lunch time. At this hour, the line was short with under five guests, but when we walked by it during lunch time, the line was out the door. There are two types of ordering styles; you can customize and make your own bento box or you can pick up the ready-made ones in the fridge. I picked the one that caught my eye because the presentation was pretty. Each of the little dishes are placed neatly in 9 squares. I also got rice balls to each with this beautiful bento box. This bento box included the name sushi, and around half of the dishes inside contained fish, but some of those I wouldn't categorize it as sushi. The rest were finely-prepared vegetable dishes. The flavor is light, subtle but all have a solid flavor. I feel this could be a good place to have lunch if one is keeping a track of salt content. Others, who prefer more flavor or more salt might not taste enough or could be bland, but for me this was a very good Japanese styled lunch. On the menu, I saw udon dishes as well, so in my next visit I will try that one out.

For quick Japanese food, including made-to-order and grab-and-go items, Delica is a good option in the Ferry Building Marketplace. This is a Japanese deli with daytime counter service. It's not a sit-down restaurant and it's not open for dinner (open Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-4:00pm; closed Sunday). My sister used to come here when she worked at one of the office buildings nearby. That's how I found out about this place. Shortly after posting a photo of my 9-item bento box on Instagram and Facebook, I got the following comments from my friends: "I love Delica for lunch when I go into the office!" "I used to eat at this place all the time back in the day when I had to go to SFO a lot for one of my cases. I'd cycle through Delica, the grilled cheese at Cowgirl Creamery, and Korean burritos and soups from John's Snack and Deli (RIP)." When the restored Ferry Building opened in 2003, Delica was one of the original food tenants. Twenty years later, it's still going strong. Tenants have come and gone, but Delica remains. It's stood the test of time, including making it through the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. The deli has large displays with all sorts of ready-made Japanese foods. Examples include bento boxes, sushi rolls, poke bowls, onigiri (rice balls), salads (e.g., wasabi garlic potato salad, eggplant salad), and even things like tonkatsu (pork cutlets with sauce) and agedashi tofu steak. In addition, they serve soups like carrot ginger soup and miso soup with tofu, and dishes such as Japanese beef curry and gyudon (bowl of rice topped with seasoned, marinated beef). That said, they don't have anything too elaborate nor earth-shattering here. They keep it simple. Here are most of the items we got (I think I might be missing an item or two): * 9-item Bento Box - Assorted Sushi Bento - $16.50 * Poke Don / Salmon Poke - $13.00 * Pork Cutlet (tonkatsu) x2 - $2.75 each a la carte * Agedashi Tofu Steak - $2.75 * Tempura Udon Noodle - $12.00 * Tofu Miso Soup - $4.00 (cup) * Spicy Salmon Roll - $13.00 * Ito En Golden Oolong Tea - $2.80 Everything above was grab-and-go except for the tempura udon noodle. We had to go back to the counter about 10 minutes after ordering to pick that up because they had to make that one fresh for us. Generally, for grab-and-go food (temper your expectations), everything tasted good. The preset 9-item "sushi" bento box came with one piece of an avocado roll topped with spicy tuna, 1/2 a piece of inari (sushi rice wrapped in fried tofu), one piece of a shrimp and crab roll, hijiki and soybean salad, spicy burdock salad, green bean salad, and small samplings of the sweet and spicy chicken, salmon poke, and agedashi tofu steak. The preset selections can vary. Whether you get preset or customize, the bento boxes are a great way to sample lots of what Delica has to offer. What I thought was interesting were the tonkatsu pork cutlets that were already cooked and ready to go with sauce applied. The tonkatsu had been sitting out and the staff just used a pair of tongs to grab our cutlets and put them in to-go boxes. Unsurprisingly, the tonkatsu here didn't taste as good as the made-to-order tonkatsu I normally get at a sit-down restaurant. Expectedly, it wasn't as hot, crispy, nor savory. The texture just wasn't there, but the flavors were right and it still hit the spot, for the most part. The salmon poke was solid, as was the inari plus all the salads. They excel at the salads, I think. They were fresh and delicious. Service was good. This place runs like a well-oiled machine. Delica has no dedicated seating, but the Ferry Building has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating nearby. Some of the tables are communal. If you've never been to the Ferry Building before, this is a very busy and touristy spot with several shops and restaurants. Delica has a prime spot, located right in the center of the building.

I got the assorted sushi bento with a potato croquette on the side. All the food tasted great and fresh. I really enjoyed the salmon poke, which was flavorful and had an amazing texture, the chicken dumpling, and the potato croquette. The workers were super nice and service was quick. I will definitely be back again. :)

Some food items are really good and some are just ok but the price point for all items is reasonable. In my opinion, the beef curry is their best item. It's super tasty and very filling. The pork cutlets and chicken dumplings are pretty good but they are served cold and I'm unclear if they are intended to be consumed cold or heated up first. Definitely worth a try if you are near the Ferry Building.

I love going here for lunch. It's a Japanese style deli at the ferry building. The servers there are super nice and the portions are very generous. My go to is the tonkatsu and two sides. I also like their soup.

I have had a few very good pieces of chicken and rice. Only 6 bucks for a very tasty and filling meal.

Surprisedly, very authentic Japanese food! Main dish was cold which reminding me having Bento on ship in Japan years ago. I purchased 3 side dishes, one main dish with Rice. This is the first time ever for me to have a taste of real Japanese traditional side dishes in US. The kind of seaweed mix with sesame is uncommon. It said 2 side dishes, but it is actually 3, with a thick thin sliced seaweed cold mix with soy sauce paste. I have chicken tofu for main dish, the taste is all well balanced. "Mapo" styled minced meat with Eggplant was delicious. My boy had beef curry , he loves it! We ordered the large size. Trust me, if he could lick the big box, he would. Only down thing to point out is, there isn't enough seating near. There is another restaurant serves beverage and light meal took-over the whole outdoor seating space under the roof. Not happy about this restaurant, it blocked the entrance and marked the table. So we seated in the plaza under the umbrella in front of the boarding area for ferry rides. It was very pleasant in a light wind and 72 degree weather.

Quick, friendly, and tasty Japanese food! They mostly serve premade grab-and-go items but also make things to order like the udon and onigiri. The ladies behind the counter are always so kind and their food tastes fresh despite being a to-go establishment! It's also such a great deal - most items a la cart are $3-5 and entrees and bento boxes start at $12. Definitely one of the most affordable dining places at the Ferry Building! I just wish they were open on Sundays.

Take this review with a grain of salt since I'm admittedly not the biggest fan of sushi or this cuisine in general. Their options feel very limited and there are only a few things you can get in the bento box. The sweet and spicy chicken is actually better than expected. I found the green bean salad to be the best of the salad options, and it wasn't too memorable. The shrimp cakes are pretty good and crunchy. My favorite dish is the mushroom curry, which has some great subtle flavors and is quite filling. Their delivery and preparation is quick. I definitely wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but if I had to, the only dish I would repeat is the curry.

Cute restaurant located inside of the ferry building, tons of options between premade bentos and made to order meals. I wanted a quick lunch so I decided on the 9 item bento as it has lots of variety, and quick to eat. I'm not exactly sure what everything was, all I know is that everything was fresh and delicious. My favorite was the chicken dumpling, right in the middle of the bento, it was very dense and filling, paired perfect with all the other components as they were lighter in taste.

A delightful twist from a traditional Japanese café/restaurant! Take out only. One of my favorite eateries at the Ferry Building Marketplace. Cold and hot options for food!

4.7 stars If you want a healthy delicious meals in San Francisco, Delica is your place !! The soup is the best during cold weather.

A healthy and delicious option in the Ferry Building! I ordered the bento with one main, two salads, and rice. The portion size is huge -- I got the pork cutlet and it came with two large pieces. I was definitely stuffed. One of the ladies taking the orders was pretty rude, especially to first-time customers. After snapping at me for not knowing how to order for the bento, another much nicer employee helped me complete my order.

Tried to give them a second chance... no meat curry and false advertisement on the rolls...

I ordered beef curry today at Delica, it was very sour it had gone bad, I took it back and lady said ok a as bd walked away, I called her back and said I want my money back she said no returns and asked me if I wanted to order another one, of course I said no. She tried to offer me food that was left there I'm guessing as long as the curry was, so I said no thank you. She financially agreed t refund my money but the customer service was atrocious! I worked in restaurant for 28 years and this is unacceptable, no sorry nothing I hope I don't get sick as this sour taste from the curry seems to linger, well lesson learned I'll never go there again id be scared.