Soko Hardware

Category:	Hardware Store
Address:	1698 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Phone:	+1 415-931-5510
Rating:	4.2
Working:	9AM–5:30PM 9AM–5:30PM 9AM–5:30PM 9AM–5:30PM 9AM–5:30PM 9AM–5:30PM Closed

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Ben Julian

Rude staff. Couldnt care less about what my friend wanted. And talked badly about him under their breath when he went to look around the store. The young girl, who looked like Tina Belcher from Bobs Burgers, did nothing but cringe as if we were interrupting her conversation with her male relative. Then she pretended to straighten items on a shelf that didnt need straightening instead of asking if we needed more assistance with anything. They didnt even try to sell us anything comparable to what they were out of stock. I mean, dont they have an exorbitant rent to pay? VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Wont be going back to this so-called "family-owned and run institution of Japantown."

Alex Lassar

This happens to be the closest hardware store to me and I couldnt be happier. Not only can you find high quality hardware, tool sets and not to mention ADVICE from the helpful staff-- you could spend some serious time outfitting your kitchen with imported Japanese electronics, tea sets, woks and other knick knacks. In fact, not only is this a great hardware store that goes head to head with the Aces of the world, but it beats out most of the souvenir selection in the authentic Japan Town shops surrounding it. A must go.

Karen V Chin

Cool store to browse. Besides hardware, Soko sells gardening tools and supplies for bonsai and ikebana, everything you need for cooking Japanese food (dishes, knives, rice cookers, bento boxes, etc., cultural items for Japanese holidays and ceremonies (Childrens Days dolls, tea service for Japanese wedding ceremony, etc.). There are two floors and a wealth of knowledge if you have questions. Family-owned and run. Truly a living history and a wonderful asset to the SF Bay Area Japanese American community

alex eisenhower

Extremely rude and disrespectful Japanese woman downstairs. I had opened a box, that wasnt taped, to see what I would be getting if I bought it. These days, there sometimes have been issues with things after purchasing, by myself and many other people. Everyone knows this. The Japanese woman at this store shouted at me about it and took it from me and began repackaging it. I told her that I was in the middle of trying to buy the thing, and that she was interfering with that.

Michael Champ

This is a stop every time I come to Japan town. They have a surprisingly large selection of regular hardware items, and also a selection of traditional Japanese tools for gardening and woodworking. In addition to hardware, they have a great selection of kitchen tools, pots, pans, bowls, cups, and beautiful iron teapots downstairs.

Roy Hashimoto

Soko Hardware is an institution, one of three remaining independent Japanese family owned business in Japantown. In addition to its historical significance, it is a fun place to explore and see what Japanese people use for everyday life. Soko Hardware carries both traditional tools and strange modern implements.

Stephen Schur

Three stars for the relatively pricey hardware but four stars as a fun place to browse kitchenware and Japanese tools. Come here to walk off your lunch and maybe splurge on some tea accessories.

A Private User

Great prices on tea sets, anything Japanese. Large selection, I always end up buying something every time I visit!!!

Ethan Kensler

Not just hardware but also appliances, dishware, cutlery and so much more. I find something new every time I visit.

Nicole Lohr

Awesome little Japanese hardware and nic knack store. They have all kinds of kitchen items, dishes, and cool finds.

Isabel Rubio

Always one of my favorite places to visit while in SFO - was not disappointed this time!

Adam Kusiak

Great selection of japanese hardware! Hand forged kitchen knifes!

Larry Peterson

One of my favorite places for Japanese items of all kinds.