Aedan Koji Kitchen

Aedan Koji Kitchen is a fantastic spot for a quick, healthy, and fresh meal! I stopped by for a quick lunch, and it exceeded my expectations. Their bento boxes are a perfect choice if you're looking for something wholesome yet satisfying, and the quality of the food truly stands out. Every component of the bento was thoughtfully prepared, from the perfectly cooked proteins to the fresh, flavorful sides.The service here was excellent, fast, efficient, and mindful. The staff made sure everything was taken care of without feeling rushed, even during a busy lunch hour. Their attention to detail, both in the food and the service, really makes the experience stand out.The space is cozy and welcoming, with a clean and minimalist vibe that reflects the care they put into their food. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go, the efficiency of the operation is impressive.Aedan Koji Kitchen is definitely a place I can see myself returning to often, especially when I want something quick, healthy, and delicious. Highly recommend for anyone who loves bento-style meals or just appreciates fresh, high-quality food served with care!

Updating my review- my husband made multiple dishes with their dark umami miso and they all came out delicious! Such a versatile and fresh ingredient- really a gem of an ingredient that you can't get elsewhere. Fresh Miso hotpot, miso soup or any miso salmon fishes the miso paste (although higher in cost than ordinary miso) is worth every penny for the depth of umami wow wow! Will be back anytime I'm in the city to pick up some of the miso paste

This amazing little spot specializes in koji and other fermented foods. I've eaten here numerous times and taken a miso-making class. The owner is very passionate about her craft, and about sharing it. She's also very kind and generous.I should mention that everything they make and sell is delicious, and most things are quite delicately flavoured. Aedan is a true SF gem.

A must-try for Japanese food lovers!! Whether you're visiting or live in the city, this cute, authentic japanese bento shop absolutely should be on your list. The Food: Healthy (no preservatives or added sugars), creative and just DELICIOUS! I swear you can't get this kind of homemade bento taste anywhere else outside of japan! I tried the poke special and it was the best poke i've had in cali. Everything is fresh and perfectly seasoned!The Service: The staff here are all friendly and sweet! Mariko the owner has a true passion for fermenting with Koji and it really shows through in both the food and service. The Ambiance: The shop doesn't have any seating, but we sat on the bench outside and they gave us complimentary tea**Bonus: They also are at the Ferry Building farmers market on Saturday!!I'll be back and will be recommending Aedan to literally everyone XD

This place is an absolute gem! I am so lucky that my work is walking distance from here. Only problem is that I want to eat here every day. Imagine if you had a Japanese mom or grandmother and say their love language is food, it would literally manifest itself as an Aedan bento box. Aedan how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. The menu is small. You pick your choice of protein. They have tofu, chicken, salmon, and usually one specialty item. Last time I went the special was a miso buttered salmon with mushrooms. I'm a huge fan of the salmon. Get those omega-3s in. The side dishes that come with the bento are often marinated in their magical miso sauce and it is so flavorful! Each bite is an absolute delight!If you are starving, an Aedan bento box might leave you wanting. Get double protein for an extra $6. I think the box is the perfect amount for a bit of a lighter lunch and will leave you feeling nourished from the inside. Bento boxes also come with a choice of miso soup or a mini cup of a sweet turmeric drink called amazake. Both are delicious! Amazake is something unique and special I've never seen anywhere else but Aedan so I usually go with that. There is no seating inside but there is a little bench outside that wraps around a tree. I've sat there before with coworkers and the Aedan ladies would offer us complimentary cold tea. Every time I stop by this place looks a little bit busier than the last. I think the secret is getting out but service is always top notch here and so friendly, I'm so happy to see it!They also host miso making classes so you can attempt to replicate some of their dishes at home. Highly highly recommend!

The most exquisite and non-ostentatious bento box in the Bay Area. So many bento boxes in other places unnecessarily feature gold foil, flavorless truffle, or caviar just for show, and I love how these bentos celebrate the fresh, seasonal, unique, and diverse flavors of various vegetables and meats. I loved the salmon miso butter mushroom special! The mini Kabocha cake was adorable and delicious. Loved the miso eggplant too. The tamago was delicious. The miso soup is the best miso soup I've tried in California, so earthy and umami. Highly recommend, especially if you're hungry or in a rush, as the bento boxes are prepared quickly! There is a little bench outside but no tables, so it would be a great idea to pick up bentos & picnic nearby!

Cute spot that looks like they take a lot of care in their craft. You can buy some ingredients like miso for cooking. Their focus seems to on making food with no additives or preservatives, and low sugar. You get a good variety with your bento and the food tastes like a bit like a home cooked meal. Keep in mind it's a light, not hearty, bento box. Tbh, it's not really for me, but I'm glad I came to check it out and I am rooting for this new spot.

Service is EXCELLENT very kind, gentle spoken man whom took my order over the phone as well, cashiered me out at my pick up. Husband and wife ran small take-out only business. Open kitchen and drinks available in glass door refrigerator. Ordered the bento with beef which comes with choice of in-house made oakmilk beverage or small miso soup. I chose the miso soup, but, I purchased the beverage as well. You only choose the protein, the sides come with your choice. The beef is chopped wagyu, and ,looks like a small meatloaf . Everything was extremely flavorful with each it's own unique flavor. I was skeptical about the meat loaf at first, because it looked like it was covered in mustard seed, but you don't taste mustard seed, and they just melt in your mouth. They're not crunchy they don't pop. The flavor is absolutely delicious reading their menu. They tell you exactly how they use fermentation to make the dishes and the sauces, which is probably why everything is so exceptionally great. The sides that came with the box were also each unique and delicious. The only thing I wasn't fond of was the eggplant side because it hurt my tongue. I thought that the eggroll omelette was a cake roll, but it was not. The dessert in this dish was a red bean ,almost like Mochi cake, but not Mochi. The miso soup was very good. It does not taste like your traditional Japanese restaurant miso soup. This taste very homemade like some miso soup you would get at your mom's house. The beverage is an oatmeal based Hamakaze turmeric drink that has organic rice koji, Water, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, and nutmeg. Opinion, almost taste, like curry was not curry, but a sweet creamy beverage. It was nothing savory about it, but it was delicious..... I absolutely love this restaurant and very happy to have found it using YELP!!! #yelpsanfrancisco #yelpbayarea

So glad this takeout spot opened up! I was so excited for some fresh and authentic bento for lunch and have passed by this spot at the Ferry farmers market but never ended up trying it. We ordered the salmon egg bento and the chicken bento with added salmon. Each came with a set of pickled vegetables, fresh miso soup, sweet mochi, and tamago. While we waited for our food, we chatted with the owner who was so friendly and gladly shared their story. The food was perfectly cooked and very flavorful - simple but filling!

My favorite spot to grab a healthy lunch with seasonal produce. Aedan sells bento boxes made with shio koji that they make themselves. This adds a lot of health benefits to the food, as well as adding a nice savory, umami flavor. I love the protein options, and the sides are delicious as well. There's also a tiny dessert they provide as well, so you really get to satisfy all your senses from texture to flavor.Like most Japanese establishments, service is amazing. They always greet you when you walk in, are thoughtful with packaging, and even offer tea if you sit at the bench outside for lunch. My favorite item is the salmon + mushroom bento box. They rotate out the sides (different types of pickles and etc) and soup (different items in the miso soup from tofu to gluten balls). One day they even had a spicy curry soup that reminded me of Hokkaido soup curry. Currently it's $20 for a regular salmon bento box. The specials are usually $23.No seating except for a bench next to the entrance. It usually has a really nice, peaceful ambiance - the Mission is warm and sunny and it is shady under the tree. But the street is currently under construction, so it's been dusty and construction block most of the walking path.