Rintaro has been a destination restaurant in San Francisco since it opened in the Mission District in 2015 by chef Sylvan Mishima Brackett. Formerly a chef at Chez Panisse, Sylvan is known for his impeccable take on Japanese cuisine that's heavily influenced by his California upbringing. Co-authored with Jessica Battilana, Rintaro: Japanese Food from an Izakaya in California features more than 70 recipes for sashimi, rice, homemade udon, yakitori and more.