Keiko Fish — Larkspur's Extraordinary Sushi Bar Where the Best Chef in Marin Shows Up Every Single Day Keiko Fish pairs elite sushi technique with neighborhood warmth: top-tier fish, meticulous nigiri, and a chef-owner behind the counter every day in downtown Larkspur.

There are sushi restaurants, and then there are places where the fish is so fresh, the technique so precise, and the person behind the counter so genuinely dedicated to their craft that eating there feels like a privilege. Keiko Fish on Magnolia Avenue in Larkspur is firmly in the second category. Since opening in 2021, it has quickly become a community favorite through old-fashioned word of mouth from diners who cannot stop recommending it.

The Chef - Twenty Years of Excellence, Now Yours in Larkspur

The story of Keiko Fish begins and ends with Chef Yoshi Abe. With more than twenty years of experience at acclaimed sushi institutions including Sushi Sasabune in Los Angeles and Morimoto Napa, Chef Yoshi brings high-level discipline, precision, and fish-selection standards to Larkspur. He is also the owner and is present every day, personally preparing nigiri and maintaining consistency plate by plate. That direct daily involvement is a major reason the quality stays so high.

The Omakase - Trust the Chef, and the Chef Will Reward You

One of the best moves at Keiko Fish is omakase: the chef's multi-course progression built around what came in freshest that day. It can include premium cuts and rotating seasonal highlights, and it is the clearest way to experience Chef Yoshi's approach to balance, texture, and timing. Even when ordering from the regular menu, checking the chalkboard specials is essential - that is where many of the best pieces appear first.

The Menu - From Classics to Stunning Originals

Beyond omakase, the menu spans comfort classics and standout originals, from familiar rolls to premium nigiri and crudo preparations. Favorites frequently highlighted by regulars include yellowtail jalapeno crudo, crispy rice spicy tuna, black cod nigiri, toro, uni, and rotating specialty bites. Service is quick and attentive, and the room itself is bright and thoughtfully designed, with soft lighting and music that keeps the energy calm and focused on the food.

Sit at the Sushi Counter - It's Where the Magic Happens

Keiko Fish is intimate, with limited table seating, so the sushi counter is often the best seat in the house. Watching Chef Yoshi work - the economy of movement, quiet focus, and exacting knife work - becomes part of the meal. Chatting is optional, but if you ask what just came in, you will usually be steered toward the strongest bites of the day.

Keiko Fish holds a strong local rating profile and is consistently ranked among top Larkspur restaurants, reflecting what Marin sushi lovers already know.

250 Magnolia Avenue, Suite B, Larkspur, CA 94939 (415) 891-8395 keikofish.net @keikofishlarkspur on Instagram

Open Tuesday-Thursday 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM · Friday 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM · Saturday 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM · Sunday 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM · Closed Monday · Dine-in, outdoor seating, takeout & delivery available