About Ricky Yap

Ricky Yap is a the sushi chef for KRU Contemporary Japanese Cuisine. He studied at California State University, Sacramento, and fell into the world of sushi when he landed a part-time job at Tokyo Fro’s. He went on to star in San Francisco and turned heads when his food at Akiko’s Restaurant earned a glowing review in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Where I Go Out

Behind the Scenes

At My Venues

Chef
Ricky Yap

San Francisco

Where I Go Out

Behind the Scenes

At My Venues

Accolades

Three Stars
San Francisco Chronicle
Top 10 New Restaurants
San Francisco Chronicle
Seven Top Sushi Spots Around San Francisco
7x7 magazine
"Raising the Sushi Bar"
San Francisco magazine
ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in SF

My Venues

Kru
3135 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA

Where I Go Out

Hot and spicy garlic chicken wing

China Station Restaurant

Chinese, Asian, Wings

Fremont

1 Recommendation

Gal bi jim

Muguboka Korean BBQ

Korean

Inner Richmond

1 Recommendation

Chicken thigh oyster

Ippuku

Japanese, Wine bar, Sake bar

Downtown Berkeley

1 Recommendation

Pasta

flour + water

$$$

Italian, Pizza, Wine bar

Mission

4 Recommendations

Black baguette with cultured butter curds and whey

Lazy Bear

$$$$

American, New american

Mission

1 Recommendation

Behind the Scenes

"My day one dude. I wish you the best in your future. Keep grinding, keep striving for better and never settle. Be the best #engineer you can. 👆"

"This guy single handedly operates this food truck/trailer and offers the best Mediterranean kefta #kebab and chicken #shawarma I've hand. #respect #whoknew #austin"

"Saikyo-zuke #salmon chazuke. #orakingawards"

"Meet Mr. keiji Nakazawa. Aka the chef that kicked out the Michelin guide cause he felt they wouldn't understand his food. But some will call him Grand Master or living legend, and I will fully agree without any doubt. If you ever get a chance you eat at his or any of his apprentices establishments I highly recommended it."