Food Editor 

Lauren Saria

The Standard’s highly opinionated guide to the best sushi, ramen, and pastries at the Japan Center and Kinokuniya malls. 

Kiyoshi Hayakawa, the chef behind Koo and An Japanese Restaurant, is selling his omakase counter to a new owner.

Aji Kiji, the takeout-only restaurant on Fillmore, is relocating to the Financial District. 

Across multiple cuisines, all-you-can-eat specials and deals are seeing a resurgence.

Ebiko, with locations in Oakland and downtown SF, will open its latest outpost in August.