Yoma Cafe - Japanese Bento Box, Sushi rolls, Sandwiches, Snacks and boba Drinks

Japanese restaurant · Inner Sunset

Yoma Cafe - Japanese Bento Box, Sushi rolls, Sandwiches, Snacks and boba Drinks

Japanese restaurant · Inner Sunset

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1518 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Japanese & Asian fusion cafe with bento, sushi, curry & boba  

Featured in The Infatuation
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1518 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122 Get directions

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@yomacafe

$10–20 · Menu

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The Best Japanese Curry In SF

"The cheery green walls, tree decals, and hanging vines at this counter-service Sunset spot invite you to ditch the rest of your evening plans and forget about work tomorrow. That's easy, considering the hearty Japanese curry here is next-level. It's thick and smooth, poured over the standard grilled shrimp, chicken karaage, and pork katsu. We like that Yoma Cafe serves the curry plates with seaweed salad and pickled vegetables for added brightness. Go for the curry with chicken katsu, which is crackly yet still nice and tender. Just be prepared to curl up under a pile of blankets and nap for the next five hours. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez

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Yoma Cafe Review - Sunset - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Listen up, Japanese curry fans—or, really, anyone interested in finding a new go-to quick dinner spot—hyperfixate on Yoma Cafe in the Sunset. The very casual counter-service spot is built for low-effort weeknight meals or catch-ups with coworkers you can only spend 45 minutes max with before running out of stories about your shared work nemesis. We love this place because it’s efficient—and because the aforementioned curry, a centerpiece on every table, is rich and flavorful. Get it poured over crispy chicken katsu, which is fried to a crackly golden-brown, and served atop rice and pickled vegetables for an extra bright touch. Then make a mental note to “forget” to go grocery shopping next week so you have an excuse to come back." - Julia Chen

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Tartine Union Negotiations Heat Up in San Francisco Heading Into the Holidays - Eater SF

"Yoma Cafe just opened in the former Teapenter tea shop space at 1518 Irving Street. Boba tea is still on the menu, but this new business features a full sit-down dining space with Japanese curry, tonkatsu, eggette waffles, and more on the menu." - Paolo Bicchieri

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Mr. “Your Personal Satan” Foss

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Yoma Cafe brings joy. This has become my favorite sushi place in San Francisco. While this restaurant is tiny, it punches way above its weight. The quality of the fish is the best I have had since moving to the city in February. Yoma offers buy 1 get 1 Gyoza so your Large 10 pcs becomes 20 Gyoza! Wow. The fried gyoza is served with a sweet and sour sauce and is an excellent starting point for your meal. The Miso soup is on point, the perfect blend of savory and satisfying. The food is as good as it looks. I ordered the Double Hamachi Roll and the Double Salmon Roll. Both far exceeded my expectations. The spicy tuna roll is also a 2 for 1 offering and spicy hot and flavorful. Pork Katsu Bento is just as good. Spring rolls were delicious. Yoma Cafe is a wonderful experience and I recommend it with my heart and stomach. Enjoy!

Wolf Fivousix

Google
You definitely do not need to go to Japan to have Japanese service level! Yoyo is attentive, welcoming and detail oriented. And did I mention the food is delicious? You won't find a better deal in town for the quality or the quantity they serve here! Don't get fooled by the simplicity of the establishment, their fish is fresh, delicious and well served! I'm on a mission to try out all their dishes, and I still need to find one that disappoints! They have a huge selection of dishes, so take your time looking through it, you are sure to find something new and appetizing. Although they only have a few tables for groups, there are multiple counter sits, so it's great for an individual meal.

Sean

Google
Overall was really good. The food was tasty and fairly priced. Sushi/fish was fresh. We got bento boxes with tonkatsu, chicken katsu, spicy tuna (comes as a mound of it on top of nori lol), veg/shrimp tempura, California rolls, etc. Also got popcorn chicken, dragon roll, and rainbow roll. The menu was a little chaotic and confusing. Service was a little erratic, our food items came to us at various times, but the lady was very nice…it did seem a little busy. They probably need more help in the kitchen. The place was small, so not great for a big group. Would come again though.

Michelle Xie

Google
I’ve never had a sushi burrito before, what an interesting concept! Realistically this was more of a 4.5/5 for me but I decided to round up to help their ratings, it’s really large portions so great value for money, I couldn’t finish the combo meal - the guy who works there is quite nice, he tried to help me decipher their menu which is a little overwhelming and complicated when you first look at it. Small cute spot, has dine in seating :)

Geetanjali Chugh

Google
Stumbled upon this little local Japanese food spot after a visit to Golden Gate Park, and I’m so glad I did! Yoma Café is a small, women-owned business with warm and welcoming hospitality. The space is cozy, clean, and inviting. I ordered a sushi burrito with salmon and tuna, and was blown away by the fresh flavors and generous filling, especially at such a reasonable price. It was light, satisfying, and full of quality ingredients. I wish I had time to try more from the menu, but that’ll have to wait until next time. If you’re in the neighborhood and looking for something fresh, flavorful, and budget-friendly while supporting a local gem, I highly recommend stopping by Yoma Café.

Le An Tran

Google
Heavenly food at an unbeatable price! I ordered the hamachi poke bento, and it was hands down one of the best meals I had during my trip to San Francisco. The fish was incredibly fresh, and every component of the bento was well-balanced and flavorful. The owner was warm and welcoming, and she proudly shared the story behind the ingredients, which made the experience even more memorable. I’ll definitely be coming back the next time I’m in town.

Doc Mel

Google
Great neighborhood option if you are looking for a no frills value option. Food is not Michelin 5 stars but it is solid and you get a lot of it. (Their BOGO options are great options.) Service is outstanding. They have a gluten free popcorn chicken which made the husband incredibly happy. Take note that they are not a gluten free facility so I would not recommend if you are celiac. Street parking. They were pretty busy with to go orders, with a few dine in folks. There are a few tables inside but it is not for big groups.

Holly Huang

Google
I ordered the seared hamachi bowl and it was delicious. I tried some popcorn chicken and it was yummy as well. The owner was friendly and treated us a roll and a Thai tea on the house!

Ralph A.

Yelp
Exceptional customer service; the food is excellent, the atmosphere welcoming, and prices reasonable.
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Ovsick H.

Yelp
Yum food Super fresh and big portions Super nice service Small but cosy environment Definitely going back again 3rd time
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Gabe Y.

Yelp
I would say that this place is a 3.5 stars. The staff is friendly and the portion size of one bento box is massive and easily but the popcorn chicken was pretty bland without the sweet chili sauce. For bang for buck, this is great. We also got the peach green tea bogo and that was great. Overall, I think that this is a fine place to go but just needs to season their chicken.
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Ian L.

Yelp
My new go to place for affordable Japanese food! We stumbled into this place on a whim on the weekend evening, and were immediately welcomed by a friendly hostess Yoyo, a clean restaurant, and a sprawling menu of options. We got a number of things, all of which surprised us with the quantity of food we were given for the price. While none of the dishes were extraordinary, every single one ranged from good to very good for an incredibly affordable price. I don't think I've ever gotten this much Japanese food for this low of a price in San Francisco. The standout was the Melting Salmon Roll, great proportions of fish with a fantastic sear on top. The sandwiches (or burritos) are large with generous servings of protein. This is absolutely worth a visit if you want to eat a bunch of good food for a fair price. Or just to have a normal amount of food for a low price. Or for none of that, visit incredibly friendly Yoyo and her gem of a restaurant.
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Lianni C.

Yelp
I wish I had taken a picture of our lunch bento boxes!! However, we quickly began digging in as soon as we got home. The hubby chose the chicken katsu bento with crab, veggie spring roll and gyoza as his 3 sides. I chose the 6 piece sashimi bento with avocado, veggie spring roll and spicy tuna. Tuna, salmon and albacore were the sashimi cuts. They are very generous with their sashimi! The bento also comes with miso soup, your choice of sushi or regular rice and greens (mixed green salad and seaweed salad) I am so impressed and proud of Yoyo for creating such a beautiful little restaurant. But don't be fooled - it may be tiny but there are so many delicious options to choose from! You order from the touch screen and it can seem a bit overwhelming because there are many tabs and options to choose from but once you know what you want I think JT's pretty easy to find the item. There was an older woman who stepped aside and mentioned that she couldn't figure out what to do. I should've helped her but we ordered and before I could offer to show her, she walked out. This is a great bang for your buck place. With hearty, tasty food. I continue to look forward to trying more of the different dishes as everything that I saw served looked really great. Thanks Yoyo!
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Justin H.

Yelp
Had a group hangout at this cafe and we arrived not expecting much. However we left filled with joy from the food and the welcoming atmosphere. Their menu is quite diverse and I tried their popcorn chicken and seared fish bento with salmon and hamachi. While we were waiting Yoyo the owner offered us miso while we waited which was light and delicious. The popcorn chicken was really crispy and hit the spot would definitely recommend. The bento box was massive and I liked being able to choose the sides I wanted. We also ordered a spicy salmon roll for the table which was buy one get one free -- super value! Overall i enjoyed the fish and its quality and you can't really go wrong with anything. Overall we had a lovely time here and would definitely this as a sit in spot if there's space or also take out.
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Ed U.

Yelp
This tiny Inner Sunset cafe is exactly the type of bustling spot you might find in a more vintage neighborhood in Tokyo like Yanaka Ginza. With a bright green awning and a colorful menu, it definitely has character and an ebullient owner who greets everyone with enthusiasm, even interlopers like me who aren't from these parts. It appears to draw local families, especially kids, appear to get lunch here. That sounded like a good idea, so I decided to assemble my bento box. It's a convenient a la carte operation where I could pick and choose what I wanted. Bento boxes cost $13.99, and I decided on a combination of Chicken Katsu and Spicy Curry as my entree (Photo 7). It came with pan-fried gyoza, pickled ginger, white rice with fukikake, and a big side salad. A hearty lunch indeed, and luckily there was an open table because otherwise I would've had to walk to Golden Gate Park to eat it. It's good to know it's here. Between this cafe and the sandos at Sakura down the street, I can have my motherland fix with little fuss. FOOD - 4 stars...satisfying homestyle bento boxes AMBIANCE - 4 stars...colorful and not overly crowded SERVICE - 4.5 stars...energetic owner makes you feel welcome TOTAL - 4 stars...motherland eats in the Sunset RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's my collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2El8elJ
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Sally Y.

Yelp
I wanted to eat salmon so I returned to Yoma and didn't introduce myself to comp my order based on my review a year ago. (See her reply.) I noticed the menu has changed more towards Japanese food and ordered a teriyaki salmon to go. Yoyo gave me a peach iced tea while I waited...thank you! This is a simple tiny shop with a few tables and bar seatings. However, they seem to have a lot of takeout orders and earned many regulars who knew Yoyo. Her hospitality is clearly the highlight of this place! At home, my cat took a sniff and wanted my meal. The salmon was a wee bit dry but was nicely crispy on the outside. The portion was good, with sauce, rice, kelp, salad, 5 edamame beans and a wedge of orange. It also came with a tasty miso soup!
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Allena C.

Yelp
Update: Another meal at Yoma Cafe! The owner is the sweetest! She really takes care of her customers and makes you feel welcomed. This was our 3rd time coming here and each time, we've been satisfied! We especially like the sashimi! And YoYo, the owner is aimed to please all her customers. You won't be disappointed!
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Emily D.

Yelp
This is a very small restaurant. We thought we had made reservations for 6 people, but when we got there they did not have our reservations made on Google? Luckily it was not busy so they were able to get a table of 6 set up for us. Big menu board above the cashier where you are suppose to order on a computer screen, which was a little confusing to us but the owner, YoYo, said she would take our order if that was easier. YoYo the owner was super friendly. After we ordered our meals, she brought over banchan dishes, which I think was on the house? She served us edamame, kimchee and seaweed salad. There are varieties of choices on the menu but most of us ordered bento boxes. The food was good, portions were generous and the service was excellent. We were all served a large cup of green tea in a to go cup with a lid! As we were ready to leave, YoYo made us eggettes to share with condensed milk dip. That was like a surprise dessert to us. All six of us agreed Yoma Cafe was a great find and would definitely be back to try other menu selections in the future. Thank you YoYo for a wonderful experience for our first time at Yoma Cafe.
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Marissa P.

Yelp
We came to this small Japanese spot in the sunset for dinner on Sunday night and were pleasantly surprised with how much good food we were able to get for really affordable prices. Whether it's the very generous helpings of fish in the sushi burritos, the sandwich combos with snacks and drinks, or the buy one get one free sushi rolls and tempura, there's a ton of good, cheap options that'll fill you up and leave you satisfied. Although nothing was exceptional in terms of taste or fish quality, the value for your money is more than given with the lowest sushi prices I've seen in SF and the overall experience. Our waitress Yoyo was so incredibly kind and I would definitely come back!
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Vuoch L.

Yelp
Metered street parking only . Nestled between the inner sunset residential neighborhoods. Small close quarters dining room , seats about 24 pp. combination of bar stools / tables/ chairs type seating. We entertained ourselves with a round of uno card game & jenga while we waited for our food. The menu has quite a vast selection of food options from Bento boxes to sushi rolls , cold sandwiches, curry dishes , sushi burritos and sashimi. We order different options of bento boxes, each came with miso soup or salads. We all liked what we selected , noting the chicken katsu was crunchy and deliciously seasoned .
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Vicki A.

Yelp
I was craving for a quick bento lunch and happened upon Yoma Cafe. You just look up at the menu fast-food style, order from the cashier, and the food get delivered to you. There were several customers who ordered take out but I ate indoors. They offer board games for customers if you are so inclined. I got a bento with unagi teriyaki, which came with sides which were not the usual maki rolls but spring rolls and something like deconstructed sushi and added an upgrade of ikura sashimi (salmon roe) for $3. My hubby ordered a beef teriyaki bento and the burrito like sushi wrap with shrimp. Food was decent for the price, and table seating was simple, but unfortunately there was construction on the street nearby, making it noisy inside. No wonder everyone else got takeout.
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Crystal Y.

Yelp
If you like lots of variety this is the place for you. There are endless Japanese dishes for you to have from bento, sando, donburi, sushi rolls and appetizers, with endless combinations and options. We ordered a seared tuna bento with some toppings like ikura, avocado, and a crab salad hand roll on the side. Everything was really fresh and the fish quality was great. Same for the tonkatsu sando w/ spicy mayo which has mixed greens in it. The pork is thin spices but like the chunky pork you see in a usual Japanese sando. You can pick any drink or side to go with it for a combo that's less than $15. The ube taro milk I got for the side was nothing super special, kind of tastes like the nostalgic taro you got from quicklys. I will try something like their coffee boba next time. I definitely see this place as a casual hang out spot. There aren't too many tables but it is homey with board games to play if you have time. Be patient with the service here and you are good. They go out attention and care into the food.
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Chris B.

Yelp
What an absolute honor it is to be next door neighbors with Yoma Cafe. Big Portions, fair prices, and YoYo is a sweetie pie. They always give you free soups and edamame and other treats. They love their customers and treat everyone so well. The food is 10/10 & they have amazing drinks too--the menu is massive. Try the Ube Taro drink with boba! Highly recommend for pickup and they have a nice little seating area as well with touch screen order takers if you don't want to place an order.

Vareho Z.

Yelp
This rating is strictly based off the work ethic and kindness of the staff. Even though the food and drinks wasn't the best Japanese cuisine I've ever had in my life I felt warm and invited in this cozy cafe where I was treated nicely the whole time. Even though the food took awhile to come out I could see it wasn't the chefs fault as everyone in the kitchen was working hard every second with orders piling up. This place makes the best of what they have and that's why I choose to give this rating. Would come again.
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D L.

Yelp
Food was excellent, large portion. Yoyo is excellent. Very attentive and kind. Our family enjoy the this place.
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Fiona Y.

Yelp
This charming cafe was a delightful stop along on long stroll around the Sunset. The interior has a few tables inside, but seating can be limited depending on how busy it is. We thankfully snagged a table after ordering and admired the food at our neighboring tables. Their menu is crowded and can be a bit daunting with how it's formatted, but you'll eventually spot the items that call out to you. We specifically walked in with what we wanted to try in mind, so it was a matter of looking for key words. FOOD: Even thought we only ordered one set, we were pleasantly surprised with two bowls of warm miso soup. It was a welcoming experience and made me even more excited for the food. Our katsu and sides came out quickly! The katsu was lightly breaded and not overcooked at all. We received a generous amount of spicy salmon and crab meat hand rolls, but I did think the seaweed wasn't as crunchy and a tad bit chewy. SERVICE: The individual serving was very kind and welcoming. If I were in the area of the sunset again, I'd definitely stop by to try other items on their menu!
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Jarren B.

Yelp
Service: lady was nice, sadly she did not make our drinks fast enough for us to drink it during our meal time of 30 minutes. The ambiance of the restaurant was busy. Menu was busy to read and confusing to navigate. Not much seating area. Food was a hit or miss. Chicken katsu sandwich was good. Beef teriyaki bento was not. It was too chewy and not much teriyaki sauce. Rice was hard. The fries sides dishes were really good such as the vegetable spring roll and the gyoza. Dragon roll was okay, not the best, but still decent. Avoid the boba drinks, even if it is buy one get one free. I got the Thai tea and it was watered down. The jasmine milk tea was too sweet even though we adjusted it to not be. Would like to give this place another chance and improve in the future, but for now three stars is what it gets.
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Stephanie Z.

Yelp
We were starving after a walk in GGP and found this cute place nearby. The place is small, but they're clever with how the seating is organized, so it doesn't feel too cramped. The menu is huuuge and the portions are great too. I highly recommend the popcorn chicken- we got a size small, but there was more chicken than I've seen at a lot of other places. It's also not too oily and full of that delicious crunch. They did forget about the drinks we ordered, but quickly amended it and gave us a bonus drink. We really appreciated the gesture as running a small business is hard and it can get really busy. I wish I lived closer so I could come more often :')
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Scott L.

Yelp
Went here for a Sunday lunch at 11:30. Only one person, the cook was on duty, and we barely communicated with him. YC is an order on your phone or at the counter kiosk restaurant. It's really a mostly take-out place with a very large menu, so large that the cook did not know where some of the ingredients or instructions were located. We believe he was the hot food chef as he didn't prepare the sushi rolls. Also didn't know how to make a Matcha Latte. He was talking on the phone with someone who was giving him instructions, likely a co-worker who was late. Forty minutes after ordering, the owner and the sushi roll chef show up and we start receiving drinks and food. We wondered why it said our order would be ready for pick-up at 12:10 when we ordered at 11:40 and we were the only customers?!! The owner makes the Matcha Latte and the other guy makes the rolls when they show up. The food was ok but we were very disappointed in having to wait for drinks, 40 minutes (lemonade, coke, and iced matcha latte), and a little more time for our rolls and warm food. There are specials listed on a board, like buy this and get this free or discounted, however, we couldn't find the specials on the electronic menu and the line cook at opening couldn't help us as he didn't know the computer system and we didn't know enough Spanish. Although we were able to communicate with him when he said he couldn't make the Matcha Latte and we changed it to a Brown Sugar Milk Tea. The owner came in subsequently and completed the Matcha order - she knew where the Matcha powder was located! TBH, she was out until around 12 noon purchasing ingredients and products for the restaurant. Tough to be a small restaurant / cafe owner. I wouldn't recommend coming here early for lunch and suggest they're best suited to be a take-out restaurant. Would not drive here to eat-in. Seats 10-12 at most?!?.
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Danny Z.

Yelp
Yoma seems like a local family run restaurant with very friend staff. We came in on a busy day, and the owner was very kind to us despite having to take care of so many customers. The restaurant is not big, so it can fill up, but we went in the afternoon and were able to find seats for 4. I got the chicken katsu sandwich. The portions were good, and well worth the price you pay for. You can also order the meal version that comes with musubi and a drink (although for 2 sandwiches instead of 4). The chicken is a bit dry,, but everything else was tasty!
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Wolf F.

Yelp
You definitely do not need to go to Japan to have Japanese service level! Yoyo is attentive, welcoming and detail oriented. And did I mention the food is delicious? You won't find a better deal in town for the quality or the quantity they serve here! Don't get fooled by the simplicity of the establishment, their fish is fresh, delicious and well served! I'm on a mission to try out all their dishes, and I still need to find one that disappoints! They have a huge selection of dishes, so take your time looking through it, you are sure to find something new and appetizing. Although they only have a few tables for groups, there are multiple counter sits, so it's great for an individual meal.
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LeeLee C.

Yelp
It's a small shop but it's got everything. A diversified menu, check; reasonable price, check; decorations on the walls, check; friendly staff, check. We tried BOGO of taro milk, hamachi hang roll and spicy hand rolls. I like that the hamachi hand rolls are stuffed with 2 big cuts of hamachi and fresh avocados. The staff forgot to ask us about the sweetness or ice level or boba of the drinks and didn't give us the free miso soups that he promised, but in all considerations it's a good stop.
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S B.

Yelp
Friendly staff and the seared salmon and tuna bento box is outstanding. This is my new favorite weekend lunch spot.
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Christopher H.

Yelp
Great well-kept secret! Sushi sourced daily from Norweigh and Scotland and really lovely staff!

Arunagiri A.

Yelp
Got the raw salmon burrito and the shrimp tempura which was buy one and get one! The salmon was super fresh and the tempura just had the perfect amount of crunch and the owner was super nice and gave us free miso soup and it was the best thing to wash down the burrito and the Shrimp Tempura !
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Elaine N.

Yelp
It was a cold and foggy day in the city and we were craving something hot. Went here over the weekend on Sunday around 3:20pm and there was no wait! I wasn't too surprised about there being no wait because of the music festival happening nearby. Anyways! We sat at the table furthest from the door because of how cold it was outside. At this restaurant, you order at the counter and they'll ask you if you want it "for here" or "to go." Now, I've ordered a meal for "to go" here before, but this time it was nice dining inside AND the experience was better too! We ordered the Chicken Katsu Sandwich Combo with Brown Sugar Milk Tea Boba and also the Shrimp & Vegetables Tempura Bento. Both meals came with complimentary tea and a bowl of miso soup too; that was a nice surprise! I totally wasn't expecting any of that so that made me happy. I liked how hot and crispy my popcorn chicken was and the sandwich is a good portion size. The bento box meal was cool too and I feel it would be a good place to satisfy my future bento box cravings. I'd recommend this place! This restaurant is very small with vibrant colors inside so the restaurant can feel a bit crowded. One highlight from my experience was the great customer service! Haha they noticed we were taking pictures of the food so they gave us a sauce bowl to make it look better! Most importantly, all of the food tasted good and I love a place with variety.
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Lisa X.

Yelp
Thanks to Annie W. for introducing this restaurant to me after a recent museum outing. And I tried it once again days ago via delivery. The food is good and they give generous portions. On our recent delivery, my husband and I enjoyed Chicken Teriyaki Bento with sauce on the side. We also enjoyed the wakame that came with the Bento. Delicious. The small popcorn chicken hits the spot for my fried food cravings and it isn't overly salty which I appreciate. We also enjoyed California rolls and some veggie tempura. I also got a generous pour of carbonated fruit punch. The restaurant is located on Irving between 16th & 17th Ave, and it's a small cozy space. The owner/staff seem very gracious.
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Karley L.

Yelp
Came here with a friend for their birthday and was BLOWN AWAY by the service, food, and ambiance. The owner Yoyo was SO kind and welcoming. She made sure to learn my name. You can really tell that she genuinely cares for her customers. The food was amazing and the fish was so fresh and definitely worth the price. Would for sure recommend to anyone wanting good food and fish at a good price.
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Kay O.

Yelp
It's been so long since I've had popcorn chicken, I actually forgot how delicious it taste!! Most places put MSG in their popcorn chicken recipe and sadly, I am highly allergic to mono sodium glucose! Being part Japanese/Hapa and being allergic to MSG really has its challenges!! I was thrilled to find out at this particular location. They did not put MSG in their chicken, and I was also able to get some sushi rolls without soy sauce, which also contains MSG. The lady behind the counter made a special roll for me similar to their sandwich, without the tuna and put popcorn chicken inside it for me. I was really excited to have the giant spam musubi like roll as a sandwich with popcorn chicken!! I loved it so much. I actually went back a week later and got an order of popcorn, chicken, the meal, as well as the BOGO and got two hand rolls of tuna and spicy tuna, the BOGO, there was pretty decent and for a good price as well as it being Bogo!! My boyfriend loves the spicy beef noodle soup down the street, so I'm pretty sure will be coming back to these two places weekly!! I'm very excited to have found this spot! They also have a discount card!!
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Alex L.

Yelp
Great place for a quick bite in sunset during g lunch hour. Got the tonkatsu sandwich and it was delicious. Very crispy and tender and flavorful. One order is actually enough for 2 meals. I'm a bigger eater and couldn't finish both sandwiches. Each sandwich is normal sandwich bread slices size and cut in half then multiply that 2. So it's really 4 halves. Definitely shareable with a friend. The boba was ok. Wouldn't not recommend the boba here as it's a to sweet and taste like power. The service was quick when I went as there was only one other person ordering ahead of me. Not many tables to sit inside but it's ok you can take your food and walk to Golden Gate Park to enjoy your sandwich My go to place for some sandwiches and the is very reasonably priced
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Jim S.

Yelp
Don't let its cozy appearance fool you - this place is a hidden gem with amazing food and super fresh sashimi/sushi on par w the best Japanese restaurants in the city. Further elevating your dining experience is the amazing hospitality from the owner Yoyo and her staff as they welcome each guest w VIP treatment. They genuinely put the utmost care on service and it's very clear that they have a passion for what they do and their customers. I dined there with my daughter and she was immediately drawn to Yoyo and insisted and giving her a hug on our way out. We left highly satisfied and can't wait to return to enjoy the rest of the menu, which appears to have no weaknesses.
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Claire C.

Yelp
Absolutely love the vibes at this cafe! My group of 6 was originally planning to go to game parkour nearby on a rainy Saturday afternoon, not realizing it would be so busy. We walked down the street in search of some snacks and one of my friends walked into Yoma thinking it looked cute. Popcorn chicken is delicious here!! Highly recommend. I also got a matcha latte and it was perfect on a cold day. We were only going to grab some food until we spotted a small selection of games under the counter. All older, less mind intensive games, which was exactly the pace we needed. We ended up drinking tea and playing Life for a couple hours with great Dua Lipa jams in the background. The owners/staff there are super nice creating a cozy environment. Definitely planning to go back again for a relaxing afternoon.
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Denise C.

Yelp
YoYo is sweet, fun, and I enjoy seeing YoYo at Yoma Cafe when I visit. I really liked the 2 for 1 deal with Korean chicken wings, tempura, egg rolls etc. I also got salmon teriyaki. There's so many items on the menu. The menu is fun. I got my card stamped and now I can get a free boba. Yoyo is a fun host and Yoma has been a wonderful addition to the community on Irving! Japanese, Korean bento boxes etc.
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Xenix Y.

Yelp
Super fresh and generous cut of chirashi. Great appetizer selection. Juicy beef teriyaki. Service is excellent. Seating is limited.
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Qi Quan L.

Yelp
I've only been here once, and for a cafe, this place delivers so much more. It's a hole-in-the-wall, but their menu is so extensive. The lady at the counter was very friendly despite a busy evening. She offered me a lemon sour plum drink which was refreshing and not too tangy/sweet. There was a miso soup that came with the bento and there's good flavor and decent amount of seaweed/tofu in it. As for the bento, the rice was cooked well, the gyoza/spring rolls were fried to perfection, and the little California roll/salad balanced out the greasiness. As for the unagi, the flavor is all there, but it's just a little wet/mushy. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! Lots of people take out from here too!
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Lizzie S.

Yelp
I come here whenever I'm around the Sunset because I love spam musubi, and there's not many places that serve it! Yoma also has a wide array of boba drinks (of which I am also a fan of) (including a diverse range of matcha lattes) and sushi dishes. I brought some boba drinks for my tennis teammates and they liked the tapioca boba texture. They have nice board games and games inside and also offer free wifi. The inside is warm and cozy and there's also a bench outside. Staff is very kind, appreciative, and personable, so I keep coming back!
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Linda T.

Yelp
I am glad find this small cafe in the neighborhood. The drinks are awesome, love the avocado drink, my daughter order mocha latte also very tasty. Another place we can get drinks. Bentos box is worth with the price. Monday lunch is busy took a little time to wait. The owner is super nice & friendly. Definitely will come back.
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Sean T.

Yelp
Overall was really good. The food was tasty and fairly priced. Sushi/fish was fresh. We got bento boxes with tonkatsu, chicken katsu, spicy tuna (comes as a mound of it on top of nori lol), veg/shrimp tempura, California rolls, etc. Also got popcorn chicken, dragon roll, and rainbow roll. The menu was a little chaotic and confusing. Service was a little erratic, our food items came to us at various times, but the lady was very nice...it did seem a little busy. They probably need more help in the kitchen. The place was small, so not great for a big group. Would come again though.
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Shanna P.

Yelp
This place exceeded my expectations! It didn't look much from the interior and the exterior but the food is packed with flavor. We paid about $22 for a bento and the BOGO boba drink. The drink was okay tho, but the food carries. It was enough for two people, so the price is so good! I would definitely come back if I was in the area.
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Becca W.

Yelp
The highlight of this place for me is the unagi and seared salmon. The sashimi slices are very fresh and thick too. The miso soup is also real miso soup and not the powdered instant kind. I have not been disappointed by anything I've ordered and the owner is really sweet. Melting salmon roll and double unagi rolls are my usuals. My friends and I also like to get the katsu musubis with a side of curry to dip.
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Landon A.

Yelp
A very lowkey spot that you can miss but when you've found it, you'll come back looking for it again. It's a small space but they make the best use out of it. Came here after walking all morning long at Golden Gate Park, it was such a reward. The staff is nice and the food came out fast. I always wanted a bento box so I ordered one and it exceeded my expectations. It all came out looking very nice and it tasted so much better. I really like oranges so the orange slice was a nice touch.
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Steph K.

Yelp
Great spot for lunch! Menu has a variety of beverages, bento boxes, sushi. The combo bento boxes are a great deal. Staff was welcoming upon arrival. Indoor seating tables were clean. All fried food was prepped after ordering, so very nice & hot when arrived at the table. Enjoyed the meal, the group had a satisfying lunch. Would return!
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Angela N.

Yelp
Best place to grab a quick meal or snack. They have a ton of options and menu choices. They have a tiny self-serving sauce station and the owner is very nice. If you are broke and want a cheap and quick meal, you definitely should come here!
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Christy G.

Yelp
My friends and I came here for some pre-karaoke dinner and it hit the spot! I got the popcorn chicken bento and a lychee refresher. The chicken was perfectly fried and seasoned. The sushi rice was tasty, and the lychee refresher was delightful. Customers service was excellent; would highly recommend!

Karen K.

Yelp
This is a small restaurant, i think there's just around two tables available, got a take away for dinner. But the owner is very friendly and the food quality is pretty good based on the price. Very reasonable price, just that the kimchi is much more spicier than I expected, forgot to take photo. Overall good experience and good deal!
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Makayla S.

Yelp
This was my first time at Yoma cafe. I needed something quick and easy for dinner. Yoyo greeted me when I walked in and was so sweet! The menu had a wide variety of items to choose from. I got the California roll and shrimp tempura roll. Both were fresh and fantastic. Would definitely stop by again! This is a very low key, chill spot that serves up some fresh and delicious food!
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Andrew H.

Yelp
My friend was craving early sushi and this spot was open at 10am. Super friendly staff welcomed us as we walked in and placed our order. Excellent portions and pricing for a tiny neighborhood restaurant.