a modern hawaiian eatery
Join us for our next Aina Bento popup Sept 15-16 !
WHAT'S NEW
*Join us for an Aloha-filled Summer BBQ as we team up with Harmonic Brewing on Sept 15-16! Advance tickets available from Eventbrite below, and on the Aina Bento tab.
*We love hosting special events - Contact us ideally at least ~4 weeks 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 starting August, Thurs-Sat with limited counter seating.
*Lunch available 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
![Spam fried rice is such a good comfort food. It’s one of our favorite! 🐷🤗🌺 only available during lunch on the weekdays.
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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.
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.
We are not able to offer any substitutions, please review the menu carefully.
Email us at reservations@ainasf.com with any questions.
We look forward to sharing our story with you! Our Plantation Menu below will be on offer starting August 2018.
THE TEAM
JORDAN KEAO
CHEF/OWNER
CHERYL LIEW
CFO/OWNER
CHRIS YANG
CHEF DE CUISINE
KELLY LENNON
SOUS CHEF
RAI CALMA
GENERAL MANAGER
'āina is proud to partner with the following providers:
Stayed tuned for the latest on Aina Bento!
Aina Bento Pop-Up at Harmonic Brewing
Sept 15-16
Aina Bento is popping up in Dogpatch on the weekend of Sept 15-16 (1-4pm) together with the awesome team from Harmonic Brewing. Join us for an aloha-filled end-of-summer BBQ! Children and dogs welcome.
$22 guarantees you a sample bento box and beer of your choice. Items available for purchase same day, subject to availability. Limited edition T-shirts will be on sale too!
'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.
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.
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.