Fermentation Lab Japantown

4.4

23 Reviews

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Japantown, San Francisco, our second location is a tantalizing fusion of global tastes, featuring an exquisite array of fermented beverages and comfort food from diverse cultural backgrounds. Step into a world where innovation meets tradition, where a full liquor bar elevates your experience, and where community connections thrive. Here at Fermentation Lab you'll find something for everyone.
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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Californian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 757-0667
Website
http://www.fermlabsf.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1700A Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Area
Western Addition
Parking details
None

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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San Francisco
Good for groups
San Francisco
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23 Reviews

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Akira Palma
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Great atmosphere and even better drinks!
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Charles
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal, wonderful service and especially good cocktails. The penicillin (with gin, and healthy amounts of ginger) was particularly good. Pot stickers were authentically Japanese. We will definitely come back.
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Jordan
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best cocktail and food bar in the area! It’s my go to spot before or after a movie at AMC Kabuki. Not only are the drinks and food top tier and affordable, Jacob and his team take great care of their guests. You’re going to feel welcomed in a way you don’t find at many restaurants.
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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Ferm Lab …it’s like home…hahaha , whether they like it or not . Can’t fail with the Happy Hour Menu= Chicken Sliders , Duck fat French fries , Bees Knees cocktail My new favorite must have is the Poke w Taro Chips
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Naomi
VIP
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was excited to check out this new place in Japantown and it did not disappoint. We had duck tacos and pork belly Benedict & they were delicious! Duck tacos were my favorite - savory and complex. The menu is mostly Asian fusion and the kimchi is house made (obvs in the name) and sooo good. Who knew kimchi & hollandaise combine to delicious effect. Cocktails were great too. Best of all was the server. So kind, friendly, and super fast. Also, we went for brunch and there was an entire baby group in there and it was not even loud. So everyone go check out the Fermentation Lab!!
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BakerR
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated a milestone birthday. This was exactly the vibe I was looking for. The chose the duck fat fries and ahi with taro chips for appetizers. Entrees were a decent portion. Everyone finished their plate.
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Christine
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful experience. We celebrated our co worker’s promotion and we had a blast! The ambiance, the food and the service was truly amazing! Phoebe our server took good care of us🥰. We’ll definitely come back!
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Dennis
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Solid experience and great cocktails. will be back again
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Cupcakecrazy
VIP
San Francisco
96 reviews
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! Beautifully decorated. Good vibe. The fancy drink selection was creative and delicious! The chicken sliders were spicy abd yummy. Chicken katsu loco coconut was piled high!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Nice spot for a Saturday night. Food was ok but pork belly was more like roast pork with kimchi. Good but not as expected. Better as a tapas / small plate place.
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Fermentation Lab Japantown is rated 4.4 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

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1700A Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Additional information

Area
Western Addition
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Californian, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.fermlabsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 757-0667

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