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Betelnut

(Now Closed)

Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, and Bar$$$$

Union Street, San Francisco

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The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and 7x7 Magazine recommend this place

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C VJune 18, 2012
Try the chi chi (a new drink as of June 2012).
Brittney LeighOctober 23, 2012
If you're at the bar, the Bali Hai is a winner.
JoAnne KaoJanuary 17, 2013
Try the Pad Thai with Tofu - Love
:)November 9, 2010
The chicken cooked in clay is soooo good and tender - it's a must!
BlackboardEatsMarch 8, 2011
Try the crispy chicken liver with black pepper sauce on the offal menu! Read more
Sailing Spoken HereDecember 6, 2010
Great location on Union, must order their green beans and lettuce cups!
Tom JonesJune 19, 2013
You got to try this place. Excellent.
Piong Yen YeeSeptember 15, 2013
The papaya salad is good
Erika TakayamaMay 20, 2014
$1 oysters happy hour!
Hugo BarraFebruary 17, 2013
Zagat 24. Recommended by SF magazine "top 20 noodle places"
Jason DennyJuly 4, 2015
Not as good as it was 10 years ago. Lettuce cups are a staple.
Debbie FournierJuly 5, 2012
Firecracker chicken, fantastic!
Lauren HannahMay 24, 2010
Szechuan green beans are to die for. The calamari is pretty scrumptious too!
Rose AJanuary 5, 2012
The Baby Butter Lettuces are a must...
Nicole LippmanMarch 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Hutong & Betelnut both mean street food.
Paige DuPontMarch 27, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The sui jiao spicy pork dumplings are amazing!
Karen ButlerApril 17, 2010
Did this...The Firecracker Shrimp is amazing! Not as spicy as the name makes it seem
EvelynSeptember 9, 2014
Spicy garlic chicken
Melissa TuftAugust 16, 2014
Brussels sprouts!!!
Brandon LandFebruary 27, 2015
It was def a meh experience. Food was ok but it may be what we ordered. Another pricey but average experience.
NycalaJuly 5, 2012
The schezuan green beans are the cats meow
ash casselmanOctober 20, 2011
Best tapioca pudding. Ever.
Doug ChavezMarch 13, 2011
Order a dark and stormy. They actually have Goslings!
Tal TurnerFebruary 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Edamame. A must have!
Russ LorensonJuly 10, 2012
Try the Banzai Martini
Shiven RamjiFebruary 6, 2010
Their tiger lily cocktail is awesome...perfect cooler for a warm day
Michan MJune 19, 2011
Must try the fried banana dessert!
Lears FoolJuly 20, 2015
Oysters were disappointing.
Valeria KholostenkoJune 3, 2012
Good place for a business dinner
Jason HardinDecember 23, 2010
Been here 100+ times
The clay wrapped beggars chicken is amazing!
Nikki ZimmermannJune 26, 2015
Calamari!!!!!
Tal TurnerNovember 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Check out the fried cauliflower.
Giorgia VirgiliNovember 20, 2011
The Mojitos are the best.
Gabriella DaherSeptember 4, 2012
BEST Bloody Mary!
Sterling WongAugust 30, 2011
Skip the xiaolongbaos ('little dragon' dumplings). Just not well done. Any decent Chinese restaurant will do it better, and cheaper.
Beau HaleMay 29, 2012
88. Malaysian Curry Laska Soup
Megan DeWittFebruary 23, 2015
My tip? Go to a different restaurant
FlavorBeatMarch 16, 2010
arrive early and ask for the beggar's chicken. (it's not on the menu) Read more
Vanessa KruzeAugust 10, 2010
Go for the Firecracker Shrimp and Short Ribs!
Eden RSeptember 8, 2011
Szechuan green beans are the beans knees
Motohiro TakayamaFebruary 18, 2013
Malaysian, Curry Laksa
Falguni BhutaApril 15, 2013
Portions are super small and veggie options are not so good.
7x7 MagazineJanuary 27, 2010
We crave the lettuce cups...they're #89 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more
MeredithJuly 8, 2010
Tuesday nights they do an incredible suckling pig.
Fran MirabellaAugust 29, 2010
Glazed pork short ribs. No questions.
Nicole LippmanMarch 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Closed to become Hutong
emilynoraMay 19, 2010
Been here 5+ times
szechuan green beans are my favorite! Read more
Joel AntipuestoJanuary 30, 2013
Beggar’s chicken
Kristin HaugDecember 21, 2010
Amazing sea bass!!!
HD LeeJanuary 25, 2012
chinese fusion.

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