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Kuma on Valencia

198 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
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.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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

    $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
  • Lolo

    OUT OF STOCK
    $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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $12.00
  • IPA

    $12.00
  • Pale Ale

    $13.00
  • Hot Water

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
  • Chokaisan

    $36.00
  • 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

    OUT OF STOCK
    $32.00
  • Hanakaze

    $33.00
  • 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
  • Ohmine Omachi Hiyaoroshi

    $56.00
  • Ohmine 3-Grain Dewasansan

    $58.00
  • 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
  • Suijin Ultra

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

    Honjozo style sake. Brewer’s Pride. Sake maker, Masao Nakazawa’s favorite every-day sake. Balanced and refreshing, Kobe
    $28.00
  • Tanaka 65

    $47.00
  • Tenbi

    $45.00
  • 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

Dessert

  • Seasonal Ice Cream: Pistachio

    $6.00
  • Sorbet: Mango

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00
  • Black Sesame Hojicha Mochi

    OUT OF STOCK
    $12.00
  • Choco Hazelnut Mochi

    OUT OF STOCK
    $12.00
  • Coconut Butter Mochi

    OUT OF STOCK
    $12.00
  • Hojicha Basque Cheesecake

    OUT OF STOCK
    $15.00
  • Matcha Basque Cheesecake

    OUT OF STOCK
    $15.00
  • Black Sesame Basque Cheesecake

    OUT OF STOCK
    $15.00
  • Pumpkin Spice Mochi

    $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

    OUT OF STOCK
    $69.00
  • Ohmine Omachi Bottle

    $120.00
  • 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

Jackalope

$20.00

Hawaiian amberjack and pickled jalapeno on top with spicy hamachi and fried green scallions inside

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Kuma on Valencia Location and Ordering Hours

(415) 520-8621
198 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Closed • Opens Monday at 12PM
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