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Village Sake
Japanese
A live-edge wood counter and closely spaced tables give this Fairfax izakaya the feel of a Tokyo side street, which is a reasonable trick to pull in Marin County. The small-plates menu moves through takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and a short but careful nigiri selection, with a sake list overseen by an actual sake sommelier. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand. No reservations, so weekend lines form early and move slowly.
The awards strongest first
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- San Francisco Chronicle Best Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle Best restaurants in Marin County: Sausalito, Novato and San Rafael
One number, weighted & current 81
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Takoyaki
“All the classic small plates are in full force here: crisp and creamy takoyaki (octopus croquettes), okonomiyaki, tataki (made with silky smoked hamachi) and coconut mochi cake complete with cardamom gelato.”
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Okonomiyaki
“All the classic small plates are in full force here: crisp and creamy takoyaki (octopus croquettes), okonomiyaki, tataki (made with silky smoked hamachi) and coconut mochi cake complete with cardamom gelato.”
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Corn tempura
“Corn tempura ($11) surrounds sweet kernels in a light batter that suggests fragile soap bubbles, and county fair-appropriate doughnuts ($11) are paired with miso caramel.”
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Pork belly skewers
“Slow-cooked pork belly skewers ($12) are delightfully fatty and get a sprinkle of citrus-forward sansho pepper to lighten the palate.”
San Francisco Chronicle
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