Delica

The food here is absolutely on point. Very classic Japanese take using California ingredients. You can tell everything here is fresh and you can absolutely taste it in the food.I got a bento 1 with 2 deli salads and a main. They have multiple different options for bentos so pick your own adventure. In my bento I got the wasabi potato salad, the green bean salad, and the chicken meatballs. I also got a side shrimp cake which despite being under the heat lamp was extremely crispy even after walking to our table by the end of the pier.Would absolutely come back and recommend. This is simple food that's meant to showcase good ingredients and Japanese flavors.

I've walked by this Japanese deli countless times and finally decided try their food. There was a short line on a Tuesday afternoon but it moved by relatively quickly.Since I wanted to try a variety, I picked the No. 1: 1 Salad + 1 Soup + 1 Main ($14.00 + $1.00 upcharge for Salmon Chowder)+Hijiki and Soybean Salad was crunchy and refreshing.+Salmon Chowder was served hot: It was comforting with soft carrots and potatoes.+Tofu Chicken Patty was flavorful and tender.-Salmon Chowder was topped with a small amount of fishy salmon.-Tofu Chicken Patty was served cold.-Portions were on the smaller side.Side notes:1.) No spoon provided for Salmon Chowder.2.) No seating available, but there are spots inside and outside the Ferry Building.*Verdict: I'm glad I finally tried this spot, but I don't plan on returning.

Really love Delica as it is a kind of like a Japanese style deli! There are many food options like bento boxes, soups, sushi rolls, croquettes, curries and rice, onigiri, etc. All are pretty reasonably priced as well.If there is ever a line, it goes pretty quickly and the staff members are quite efficient. There is no seating in Delica's specific area but you can find seating options within the ferry building or outside their patio areas. Ambiance can be either busy or quiet depending on when you come. Weekends are usually very busy. I got the carrot and ginger soup which really had intense ginger flavor which was delightful! I have also gotten the shrimp cake, the potato croquette, the pork tonkotsu and beef curry and they were all quite delicious as well!My favorite was probably the big slab of pork tonkotsu for only $3, what a steal for SF! I hope to be back to try their mixed salads which include seaweed salad, burdock root, etc.

This is such a great spot for a quick lunch pickup, and they have a great selection of Japanese style bentos and bowls. Their prices are super reasonable and they're located conveniently in the ferry building!

I really enjoyed my lunch at Delica. I was attending a conference nearby and when we broke for lunch the ferry building was the best place to find something for everyone. Our group ended up here, and I was impressed by the variety of fresh offerings, and the price point. I chose the curry, and it was exactly what I needed to recharge me for the rest of a busy day. It should be noted that while some spots in the Ferry Building offer seating, this one doesn't so you'll need to find somewhere to seat yourself if you're not taking it to-go. We found some seats outside near the water, and had a really lovely lunch. Overall if I worked in the area on a regular basis I'm sure this spot would be in my regular lunch rotation.

The sweet and spicy chicken is where it's at! It wasn't spicy in the slightest but where it lacked in spice it made up for it in flavor. Also the eggplant and spinach salad. Perfect pairing to the chicken and just as yummy. The problem... too many delicious things to choose from. I mean you can bento box it, but still there won't be enough room in the box. Ordering a protein and several sides was the way I went and it was way too much food to finish. Came here for a quick lunch in between sessions at our work conference. When walking in the ferry building and running head first into the long line that whipped outside of Delica, I was intimidated but I knew good things awaited. It's a great spot in a perfect location. Pro tip: grab your food and head to the tables that reside right outside by the water. Allows you to enjoy your meal with the gorgeous view.

This was a veryyyyy popular spot among my coworkers and I can see why. If you see a line, don't be deterred, they move QUICK. My suggestion is to check out their Yelp page before you go so you have a rough idea of what you might like. I, a first timer, didn't and was a littleeee overwhelmed by all of the options. I went for the 4 item bento box so I could try a little bit of a lot and can absolutely say that is the way to go. The eggplant salad stole the show for me and the other sides I got (some kind of seaweed salad I think) was also so delicious. It came with quite a bit of rice and I went with the shrimp cake as well.There is no seating but luckily you're just a short walk from a hundred tables with umbrellas (alllllll the way at the end of the ferry building to the right) and on a perfect sunny day, who doesn't want to sit on the water and eat? Enjoy!

I always see this place with a line out the door at lunch! A little while ago we decided to pop in for a quick, to-go lunch and now we keep coming back! They have simple lunch that packs lots of flavor. If you are looking for a lot of bang for your buck - COME HERE! Not saying its super cheap, but good prices for SF! My go-to order is the pork katsu with sesame spinch salad. One time they gave me one pork katsu (which was a lot) but more recently they have been giving me two! This feeds me for 2 meals sometimes! There isnt anywhere to sit inside the deli - so i would reccomend sitting outside the ferry building and watching the boats/bay!

What a special place! When visiting San Fran, a few of my teammates and I decided on Delica for an afternoon lunch and what a great choice.Located in the Ferry Building, Delica serves Japanese food in a grab & go/DIY kinda way. With a line out of the door when we arrived, we were definitely not the only folks who were interested in what Delica was serving up. Before we visited I had done a bit of research and my Yelp searching, but still wasn't prepared when I arrived! They were moving like a well-oiled machine behind the counter so I had to get myself in order so that I didn't hold up the line of hungry people behind me.The menu makes it super easy to understand how to order and the possibilities, but once you see the delicious options in front of you, it's easy to be swayed away from your original plan. You can go with some singular options that are already prepared, such as bento boxes, soups, rolls, etc. Or you can make your own combo of goodies. I initially planned to do a combo but once a team member showcased their bento box that contained NINE different bites, I knew it was perfect for an indecisive foodie like myself. We grabbed our boxes and headed outside to eat, as there's no seating inside of Delica but tons at the Ferry Building.I can't name everything that was in my bento box, but let me tell you, it was delicious! I didn't get past 5 of the bites before I was stuffed. The rolls were super fresh, the salmon was so yummy, and the veggies were delicious. Everything tasted freshly made and although it was a bento box, it was beyond filling. Such a great choice for lunch!

Delicious, fast, and fresh option for a lunch in the Ferry Building Marketplace!When our work team was deciding on where to go, there was simply no question: we'd be following other teams and heading to Delica, too. With such a wide variety of options and perfectly portioned lunch Bento and boxes to go, how could you not?I opted for a salmon poke bowl, and it was delicious! However, I couldn't help but drool over my work team's choices as well. I loved the options for a small bite of multiple items in one box! The line went super fast - clearly the team has done this a time or two - and the friendly service at the counter and cashier stand. They didn't have silverware out to take - had to ask the cashier for it - and that would be my only suggestion to make the line go even faster.I think the line that wraps around the corner here during lunch speaks for itself! No seating options inside so this is really to-go only, but tons of great seating around the building.