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a modern hawaiian eatery

Book your āina reservation on Resy

 

Join us for our next Aina Bento popup Sept 15-16 ! 

 
 

WHAT'S NEW 

*Look out for some special tasting menus in November!

*We love hosting special events - Contact us in advance for private events/buyouts, at reservations@ainasf.com. 

*We were recently named Best Chefs Table by San Francisco Magazine. Our latest Plantation Tasting Menu is available Thurs-Sat with limited counter seating.   

*Lunch is served Wed–Fri and Brunch on weekends. We recommend the NoWait app to join our waitlist remotely. Dinner reservations highly recommended. For large groups (over 5 people), email: reservations@ainasf.com. 

*Gift certificates available online under our Store tab, as well as at our restaurant. 

 

 

CONTACT
415.814.3815
info@ainasf.com

LOCATION
900 22nd St
San Franciso, CA 94107

BRUNCH
Sat–Sun 9am–2:30pm

LUNCH
Wed-Fri 10am–2:30pm

DINNER
Wed–Sun 5:30pm–10pm 

Everyday is a duck day. 🦆 Kiawe smoke duck breast, baked char siu duck manapua, fried duck egg aioli with @thejapanesepantry smoked sesame oil, duck liver mousse. ——- Sneak peak of our new PLANTATION tasting menu, honoring the diverse cultures which forever influenced modern Hawai'i to what it is today. Available Thursday @ 7pm, Friday & Saturday @ 6pm & 8pm Make a reservation now thru resy on our IG page or website. 📸 @el_chino_grande When food is art 😍🌺 You haven’t had street corn like this. North Shore street corn with umami mayo & korean chili 🌽 available during our dinner service #theattofplating 📸 @no_takeaways Mahalo everyone for coming out to our bento pop-up today at @harmonicbrewing 🍱🍺 We’ll be back again tomorrow with bento boxes, Hurricane popcorn, plus Li Hing Mui peaches! Sunday 9/16 1-4pm. Tickets from the link in our bio or at the door. We’ll also be selling our new bento shirt that celebrates Hawaiian ingredients - design by @sumofishdesign Modeled by our little heavenly blessing, Leia. #ainabento Look at the passion orange guava custard oozing out of the malasadas. A thing of beauty. 😍🌺 Stop by for our weekend brunch and treat yourself to these babies. Available Fri-Sat. 📸 @stuffbeneats for the awesome pic! Have you bought tickets to our bento pop-up at @harmonicbrewing this weekend?? September 15-16th between 1pm-4pm. 🍱 We’re serving 4 different kinds of bento (pick one) and it’s paired with a drink of choice for only $22. (Plus limited edition tees!) ——— Purchase tickets on eventbrite through our link in bio. The link is for Sunday, scroll down the page for Saturday tickets. See you guys there & Mahalo for the support! 😊🌺 A meal for a cause! 🥦🌳 We are going carbon neutral with @zerofoodprint 🤗 Dine with us this week 9/10-9/16 to help the environment. We’re so happy to be a part of this cause! @ggrasf #gcas2018 We’re so happy to see so many puppers coming to try our brunch. 🐶😍 Our weekend brunch service is pet-friendly on the days that we can offer outdoor seating (subject to the weather gods)! Bring one, bring all.🌺 ——- -Punalu’u Bakery taro french toast -kalbi loco moco 📸 @konathecoton. #dogsofinstagram #puppylove #myfab5 #food52 #buzzfeedfood #dogoftheday #doggoals Spam fried rice is such a good comfort food. It’s one of our favorite! 🐷🤗🌺 only available during lunch on the weekdays. [Massa farms whole hog spam, English peas, crispy shalllot, umami mayo] Mahalo to everyone that came to our pop-up dinner on a Friday. It was a special event for us to cook, talk story & bring Hawaii to you. 🌺🙏🏽 Big shout out to @lifestylenetworktv and @lanai and @destwination for making this all happen! The show at the chefs counter was so much fun! and @stevenespaniola for the 🎶 ! Join us at our next pop-up 🤗🤗 —— 📸 @nomasticfoods 📸 @what.nate.ate 📹 @lifestylenetworktv ___ #aloha #popuplife #cheflife #truecooks #food52 #thekitchn #popupdinner #cookinghawaiianstyle #onogrindz Ready, set, go! Grab a bento box at our next Aina bento pop-up at @harmonicbrewing september 15 & 16. Tickets are on sale now, link in bio. For only $22 you can get 1 bento box & 1 beer 🤗🍺🍱 Bento options -Aina Spam
-Kalua Pork
-BBQ Kalbi Ribs
-Huli huli BBQ chicken 📸 @betweenballoons Sending you some Aloha vibes this holiday weekend. 😍🎂 Treat yourself to our Haupia Tart Coconut pudding, chocolate shortbread, berries, sweet potato vinegar ice cream Only available during dinner service.
No need to worry about whether the chicken or the egg came first, because you can get both at the same time here 🤗🥚🐣 Try our chicken katsu for brunch this weekend —— mary’s chicken, rolled omelet, japanese curry carrot purée, udon mac salad, katsu gel, grilled broccoli de ciccio 📸 @hungrybitchesbelike We love getting Keikis and families in for brunch! Mahalo @foodbabyny 👧😍 cuties - Mahalo for eating so many items on our menu! Come back anytime 🤗 —- -Passion orange guave custard malasadas -kalbi loco moco ___ #keiki #ohana #modernhawaiian #thatwhichfeedsus WORLD CHAMPS! Congratulations to Hawaii on winning the 2018 Little League World Series. 🥇🏆 many more to come. Fun fact: our executive chef, @jkeao used to play baseball in Hawaii! He was part of the Waiākea Uka Tigers. 📸 @tantriqhawaii #LLWS #teamhonolulu #teamhawaii #littleleague #baseball EXCLUSIVE 5-COURSE DINNER WITH WINE Join us for a pop-up dinner in a lovely surprise space by @lifestylenetworktv this Friday, August 31st. 🌺😍 Experience the old with the new as our executive Chef Jordan Keao, @jkeao carefully crafts a special menu that juxtaposes the classic Hawaiian cuisine with the modern. Winner of the Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race, Host of Cooking Hawaiian Style and Emmy Award winning host, Lanai Tabura @lanai , completes this unique dinner and storytelling experience. #popupdinner #popuplife #onlyinsf #howsfseessf —— Menu -Spam musubi -Pipikaula -Lomi lomi salmon -Kalua pork belly with hand pounded poi -Lillikoi haupia Pavlova —— Buy tickets now, link in bio! __ #cheflife #chefsofinstagram Looking for an unique dining experience? We’ll be participating in this #LNPopUpDinner Friday, August 31st 7-9pm under @lifestylenetworktv ! Get your tickets now. Link in bio. 🤗 Join Emmy-winning TV host @lanai and our Executive Chef Jordan Keao, @jkeao as they share and talk mo’olelo (story) on Hawaiian cuisine. Seating is limited and the location is a secret one in San Francisco that will be revealed upon purchase! (PS: this dinner will be filmed for broadcast..) Our thoughts are with everyone in the path of the hurricane in Hawaii #HurricaneLane 🙏🏽 please stay safe. ❤️ hopefully the beautiful islands we call home will be able to make it through this time. 📸 @authorhalle Ohana means family, family means nobody get left behind or forgotten. So, everyone get their own plate during brunch 🤗🌺 📸 @bri_umbay Mondays can be tough....If only we were octopus so we can give hugs to 8 people at the same time 🐙🤗 —- Octopus luau, Kalo cream, vadouvan roasted almonds, marble potatoes, coconut gel Available during dinner service.

Our Philosophy:

āina is a Hawaiian word meaning
the land which feeds us.

Aloha! ‘āina is a modern Hawaiian food concept that serves food with a distinct Hawaiian influence with a breath of the classics. Everything we serve is from the land and rooted in what the land has given to us. We cook with the seasons and with love, using fine dining techniques and local ingredients from the Bay Area as well as specially imported ingredients from Hawai'i. The ‘āina concept strives to be a love letter to the islands, by merging the attraction of Hawaiian-inspired cuisine, the warmth and hospitality of the island spirit with a refined sensibility and great service in a casual and welcoming atmosphere. 

 
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MENUS

 
 

*Because our menus are based on local and seasonal produce, items and prices may change.

 

TASTING MENU

This is our story of Hawai’i, honoring its rich traditions while showcasing the farmers, specialty ingredients, flavors and experiences only found in Hawai’i.

Our Tasting Menu is a unique multi-course experience that was recently named Best Chef's Table in the Bay Area by San Francisco Magazine.

Our Plantation Menu is an homage to the different nationalities that were brought to Hawai'i to work the Plantations in the early 20th century.  This forever changed the landscape of Hawaiian culture and cuisine. 

Our tasting menu is generally offered only at our limited seating chefs counter at 7pm on Thursdays and 6 and 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, bookings available in multiples of 2 only, up to 6 people.

The menu is priced at $90 per pax, plus 8.5% in SF taxes, 5% SF surcharge, a 20% gratuity and a 3% Resy booking fee, totaling $122.85 per seat all inclusive, pre-paid in full at the time of booking.  At the end of your dinner, you will only receive a bill if you order any additional items. A $35 beverage pairing may be added.

We will begin serving the courses promptly, please plan your arrival time accordingly to ensure the highest quality experience for yourself and out of consideration to other guests. 

To book, please select the option for CHEF'S COUNTER on Resy. Reservations open up 30 days in advance. Bookings are non-refundable but fully transferable. 

As we are not able to offer any substitutions, please review the menu carefully.

Questions? Email us at reservations@ainasf.com. 

We look forward to sharing our story with you! Our Plantation Menu below as of August 2018.

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THE TEAM

JORDAN KEAO CHEF/OWNER

JORDAN KEAO
CHEF/OWNER

CHERYL LIEW CFO/OWNER

CHERYL LIEW
CFO/OWNER

CHRIS YANG CHEF DE CUISINE

CHRIS YANG
CHEF DE CUISINE

 
KELLY LENNON SOUS CHEF

KELLY LENNON
SOUS CHEF

RAI CALMA GENERAL MANAGER

RAI CALMA
GENERAL MANAGER

 
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'āina is proud to partner with the following providers:

 
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Stayed tuned for the latest on Aina Bento!

'āina bento is inspired by the iconic Hawai’i plate lunch shops offering Hawaiian BBQ with Japanese sensibilities. 'āina bento is a reflection of the people and cultures of Hawai'i through food, which make Hawai’i such a fascinating melting pot. Our goal is to bring a little more Aloha to the Bay Area by sharing our food and love for all that is Hawai’i.  All our food is sourced responsibly with respect for the land that feeds us. 'āina restaurant will continue to evolve as a story with depth and focus on Hawai’i and the Hawaiian culture as well as its unique ingredients and rich traditions. 

A sample menu from our delivery pop-up with Caviar is attached below. For inquiries on Aina Bento, email: cheryl@ainasf.com. For updates, follow us @ainarestaurant on Instagram and join our mailing list.

 
 

CONTACT US

DOGPATCH
900 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
415.814.3815
info@ainasf.com

HOURS: 

Lunch:
Wednesday-Friday: 10:00am to 2:30pm

Weekend Brunch:
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am to 2:30pm

Dinner:
Wednesday through Sunday 5:30pm to 10:00pm

 We are closed on Monday & Tuesday.

GIFT CARDS
Gift cards in various denominations are available online via our Store page to be emailed to any lucky recipient. Or come by and pick up one in person. 

SPECIAL ORDERS & TAKE OUT
We offer a limited take-out menu, 
available only for in-person orders and at our discretion. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS
info@ainasf.com

CAREERS
If you would like to join team 'āina, please email info@ainasf.com with a resume cover letter. More information on open positions can be found here.

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JOIN OUR TEAM

Currently hiring for a Lead Pastry Cook at ‘aina restaurant in Dogpatch.

We are also hiring an Operations Manager and AM Line Cook for a new separate concept we are launching.  Please send us a resume and a few words about yourself to: info@ainasf.com if you are interested to meet.

'āina looks for motivated and genuine people to join our team, who can support the vision and direction of our brand by providing excellent hospitality and a friendly positive attitude to coworkers and customers alike. We serve food inspired by Hawaii. We provide competitive salaries and staff meals, as well as health, dental and vision benefits.

POSITIONS

Lead Pastry Cook for 'āina restaurant
Looking for someone with good work ethic and attitudes, who are looking to grow and expand their knowledge base. They will have exciting opportunities to work on an innovative bread, pastries and dessert program, focused on fresh seasonal and local ingredients.

We seek team players who can communicate well with co-workers & customers. Strong emphasis on food quality and presentation, great knife skills, cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail are a must, Also responsible for setting up, organizing, cleaning & sanitizing stations and the kitchen.

Operations Manager & AM Line Cook for new 'āina concept

Please refer to our Craigs List posting for more info:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/fbh/d/aina-modern-hawaiian-new/6612839770.html

Front of House Positions for 'āina restaurant
Looking for genuine and friendly front of house staff that are passionate about food and hospitality. We want a team that works well together to help each other realize a wonderful dining experience for our guests. Knowledge of food and wine; and willingness to understand ingredients, and where they come from, is very important to our concept. Servers should be hospitable, organized, a sense of humor, and a willingness to learn and grow. This will be a fast paced environment so keeping calm under pressure and multi-tasking is key.

 

 

 

 

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