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Benu
New American Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
The experts at Epicurious and Bon Appetit Magazine recommend this place
"The tasting menu is now $180 and worth every penny."(24 Tips)
"The lobster soup dumplings were my favorite!!"(8 Tips)
"Execution is perfect, service friendly, wine pairings perfect."(9 Tips)
"Corey Lee’s unique, eloquent, and lavish bridging of..."(5 Tips)
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- EnroutSeptember 24, 2011The conch dish is one of the most beautiful plates you will ever feast your eyes and taste buds on. www.enrout.com
Bradley LeimerFebruary 17, 2013Wine pairing was exceptional but pricey at $150. Meal was excellent but also recommend Coi as an alternative.
Try the Monkfish Liver Torchon, Apple Relish,Turnip, Ramps, Sorrel, Mustard, Brioche - Item 10 of Benu's tasting menu.The foie gras of the sea served with one of Earth's loviest buttery brioche. Y- Try the Thousand year old quail egg - Gelatinized eggy goodness balanced by the fresh, pickled ginger. First bite!
Condé Nast TravelerOctober 19, 2016“Corey Lee's menu commands attention.” - Myffy Rigby, editor of Fairfax Media’s Good Food Guides Read more
Jessica ChanSeptember 20, 2011get the tasting menu for a true dining experience - it's art + food combined.
Claudine CoAugust 12, 2010Leave some time if you're going for the tasting menu - it takes 3+ hours to get through it.
Gilt CityFebruary 4, 2011Head to Hawthorne Lane on March 17: the restaurant’s Head Sommelier, Yoon Ha, will be orchestrating an opulent nine-course dinner for twelve lucky guests in the private gallery.
- Try the Caviar, bone marrow, lobster - Dehydrated lobster cracker, diced bone marrow, caviar and specs of gold.
- Try the banana ice cream, burnt acorn, ginger - Item 15 of Benu's tasting menu.
- Try the Sea urchin, hot and cold vichyssoise, black truffle
- Try the Capuccino - Made by the barista, my classmate/friend Chris! :)
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Jenny YoonSeptember 26, 2010Tasting menu was good except for the "Eight Treasure Duck." The wine pairing is pretty pricey.
- Try the Birthday cake - Complimentary birthday cake! :D Happy birthday to me! :)
Andy StevensDecember 9, 2011Be careful if you ask them to order you a taxi - they put you in an overpriced "limo" for a $40 flat fee!
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Closed until 5:30 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
(415) 685-4860
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Table Service
Food & Drink
Menus
Tasting Menu
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 9.0
"One of the best tasting menu experiences in SF! All the courses were consistently good but the bread & butter was my highlight of the night."
Gavin Schulz - 8.9
"This place is phenomenal! You either choose a 5 or 9 course meal. Their service is superb. So worth the money!"
Jen V - 8.7
"Amazing service. No exceptions. The food was delectable. Order the chocolate soufflé with two sauces. Amazing."
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