The dining format at this newly placed restaurant is sort of dinner party-esque. Each group pays a set price based on the number of dishes they want. Expect creative and unusual ingredients. Read more.
Legend says La Cumbre invented the mission-style burrito – the 2-pound, fully customizable chow-down staple copied in restaurants and fast-food joints around the world. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food
It's hard to deny its appealing meld of Cal-Greek fare, a wood-burning hearth, and urban vibe. The zucchini cakes, hearth-grilled lamb chops, and baklava ice cream are all perennials.[Eater 38 Member]
Super cute, authentic, and delicious Puerto Rican food. What better way to wash down that arroz con pollo than with a gigantic pitcher of heavenly sangria? The happy hour here is an absolute steal!
Best ramen I've had in SF, hands down (and I've been to 15+ spots in my search). Rivals Tsujita in LA which no other SF joint ha been able to shake a stick at imo.
Their Americana burger is like your dream Big Mac: two thin patties are seriously seared, with American cheese, onion shavings, pickles, and a zippy Thousand Island-inspired sauce.
The recently perfected, TOP SECRET, ramen-coated wings, which're like normal wings, except with a titularly crunchy exterior and a tangy aftertaste, thanks to the vinegar pour-on sauce. Read more.
The closest thing we've come to a reliable, New York-style bagel. They crisp up really nicely in the toaster and the flavor is great. We especially recommend the Everything bagel with lox spread. Read more.
Try the pastrami Pittsburgh-style sandwich, piled high with meat, melted Provolone, French fries and coleslaw: Read more.
Come in to one of the top restaurants in the Bay Area when it comes to delicious ramen. It has everything from spicy to sweet and will blow your taste buds away. Read more.
Great fish and chips. Don't forget to ask for the coleslaw. Or to ogle Mohamed Ali in his prime. -Thea S.
Curly fries, spicy chicken fried sandwich with house made pickles and siracha makes the best new lunch spot in soma!
The loaded breakfast burrito is amazing. It has tater tots which add such an amazing texture vs. potatoes. Say hi to the owner David Lee. Amazing dude!
Everything is so good, you really can't go wrong. The pineapple chicken green bean salad was especially tasty. Overall pretty expensive though.
Adding to the city’s growing "fine casual" scene, Little Gem is hitting Hayes Valley tomorrow with a counter-service menu of food that’s gluten-, dairy- and refined sugar-free. Read more.
Cindarella Bakery is a charming Russian cafe with outdoor seating, freshly baked pastries and bread for sale, and a great menu of sandwiches, soups, and Russian classics. Read more.
Great environment and vibe. The coin machines are such and old style touch to anything and extremely fun. Make sure you play pacman and the walking dead
Ask anyone about phở and they will tell you it's all about the broth, and they do it right here. Read more.
Generous portions, cute decor, free wifi! Favorite new local spot. AND they have Flamin' Hot Cheetos as a topping option!!
Get the lotus with sticky rice! And potstickers are huge! All the dim sum is amazing!
The chicken curry cannot be beat. The momo dumplings are also very good. Beware the spice level in the veggie side dish.
At last, a banh mi with head cheese. And it tastes really good - moist, savory and well balanced with the coriander and pickles.
PERFECT. All the best noodles in one place, a great Japanese craft beer selection, and excellent service. The Khao Soi and Yakisoba were both great. I'll be heading back to try the ramen!
Korean fried chicken is given its due at this surreptitious pop-up helmed by NYC chef Deuki Hong, who pairs his fried bird with soft-serve tea from Straus Family Creamery.
SF at last has some incredible Cuban food. Cuban sandwich, croquetas, and empanadas are all the best you'll find in the city. You can't go wrong. Their whole aesthetic is also 🔥
The Cuban sandwich is excellent. And don't miss the bottle of house made hot sauce on the table. It's good on everything!
The pizza is unlike any other pizza, and it's great. Just get the marg, or add prosciutto and arugola even.. start with the basics. This place is great.
The sabich sandwich is as authentic as they come. The pita-like bread is super-fluffy and the flavors of the amba (pickled mango) and intensely smoky hot sauce are excellent. WinstonWanders.com
Small plates such as chili pakoda with ricotta and mint chutney and Goan chorizo scotch eggs with house ketchup start at $5 each. As for drinks, there are $8 wines by the glass and $5 beers. Read more.
So so good! Highly recommend for a casual but delicious dinner. All of the pastas are reasonably priced and cooked al dente to perfection!
Pork and three delicacies dumplings were good. Use the black sauce (not soy sauce) for dipping! Cucumber salad was flavorful. Their chopsticks are comfy to use 😊 👍
The Arsicault version is "preposterously flaky," according to Bon Appetit magazine, who put the tiny Richmond bakery in the spotlight after naming it the nation's best new bakery in 2016. Read more.
Fantastic rotating craft beer selection. Something for everyone including cocktails and wine on tap. Po' boys is their main eat. Try the bread pudding!
authentic. Chinese. family-style dishes. highly recommended. hidden gem in SF Chinatown.
Definitely order Chicken Momo, it's like the steamed dumplings with flavorful spice and goodies. :)
For an alternative take on Chinese fare, Old Mandarin is a beloved industry standby. Cumin lamb, beef pancakes, and a very generous BYOB policy (yes, despite the name) are the keys to its popularity. Read more.
Shaanxi/Xi'an food (spicy, sour Chinese) is the name of Terra Cotta Warrior's game, where everyone talks about the amazingly authentic hand-pulled noodles. Read more.
Those off-menu offal loaded boat noodles really are quite unusual. The cheap bowl of Thai noodle soup is funky, fun, and challenging all at the same time. Read all about them on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
The best xiao long bao in SF. Also the chicken wings are great, the hand cut pan fried noodles have an amazing chewy texture, and the salt and pepper pork knuckle is both tender and crispy.
as many note, the savory, sweet and crunchy beef pancake is a must try. the spicy beef noodle soup is a fiery bowl of star anise, chilies and szechuan peppercorn that reminded me of xian-style noodles
The smoked trout rilettes sandwich, the cinnamon bun. Finally: real Scandinavian open face sandwiches in the US.
Savor the huarache with cactus salad...it's #59 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Because Brett Emerson had a vision and he's stuck to it, creating the perfect neighborhood Bay Area-inflected Spanish restaurant. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The best sushi in the city, easily. The quality of the fish is beyond. There's no words to describe how good this place is.
Nashville hot chicken is spicy! Tater tots are greasy and can get nauseating after eating one too many. Mac n' cheese is a winner.
This popular Chinese spot has an array of delicious choices including some signature ones like the salt cod fried rice, tea-smoked eel, and kung pao pastrami. Read more.
One of the best if not THE best Tea Leaf Salad's I've ever had. Yamo House Special Noodle #protip: mix it WELL, let it sit for a few minutes and THEN enjoy (oh, and NO PICTURES! tee hee hee)
The double cheese was delicious. Classic style double cheeseburger with an excellent toasted sesame bun. Come hungry – it’s very filling.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Central American CuisineYou may have passed its grubby exterior a million times, but until you pull open the sliding door of Juana and Just... Read more.
I love the mystery of seeing what sushi comes floating around this small sushi boat bar. You never know what's coming next, but nearly all of it is very fresh and totally delicious. WinstonWanders.com
Great beer place on divis, former owner of Hamlet and Caskhouse in Noe. Like a larger version of Caskhouse.
Love the wide range of dumpling styles offered. Really enjoyed the Tom Yum Goong XLB, Seafood Gyoza, and Lamb Xi'an Dumplings with a pot of hot freshly brewed Pu'er Tea. WinstonWanders.com
Cool new spot right by 24th st Bart stop. Great plantains, oxtail, jerk chicken and mojitos. Definitely get the maduros, too!
Filipino breakfast! Silog plates with Longaniza, Tocino, and Beefsteak, garlic fried rice, achara. Arroz Caldo, corned beef hash, shanghai lumpia
The house bowl of Hinodeya Ramen is truly wonderful. Loved the chew of the noodles and rich, savory broth - all perfected with a heaping scoop of the chili garlic condiment, Tabera. WinstonWanders.com
There's only one shawarma spinner, so check the calendar before you go. It's chicken on Tuesdays and Fridays; lamb and beef the rest of the week. Read more.
By far the best restaurant we’ve been to since moving to SF from Brooklyn. Everything was wonderful. I nearly shed tears of joy at the table.
