Suggestions for Authentic places near Civic Center, San Francisco

H K. • December 8, 2018Noodles were little too sweet. This isn't really an authentic place unfortunately but still tasty 👍

Kansinee A. • November 19, 2011Authentic thai vegetarian food! Note: their medium spicy food is equal to very spicy at other places.

Natalia M. H. • January 2, 2015This is a must do for any #banh #mi lovers. It's a takeaway place and as authentic as it gets.

Freddy • November 15, 2015Very authentic place, try the Mojito.

Комманданте  Ч. • May 31, 2015Still one of the best and most authentic places to have breakfast:) go with the daily toast:)

Sherwin J. • April 23, 2015This place is not authentic. They specialize in over salted dishes. Use the same sauce for everything

Jole P. • November 18, 2014Yummy Ethiopian food, but not the same experience as more authentic places

Kevin G. • September 27, 2018Fun / authentic place for Korean BBQ

Leo P. • August 27, 2011As a Brazilian I can say that this place is the closest it can get to authentic Brazilian barbecue in the Bay Area.

Best of • August 26, 2014If you love authentic Italian food, 54 Mint is as authentic as it gets. The place is owned by Italians and offers great classics from Gnocchi to Alfresco. Be sure to try their Tiramisu for dessert.

katie n. • January 17, 2012Beware: this place will leave you smelling like a tandoori oven, but it has some of the most authentic indian/pakistani food in sf. yum.

Evgeniy D. • February 12, 2017This place is authentic and food is super delicious. Is on par with best city's pakistani places (pakwan, raavi, lahore).

Mike W. • June 5, 2014For incredibly authentic & spicy Thai food, this is the place. Don't miss the Som Tom Poo, Thai Herb Sausage, Pad Kra Prow Moo Krob, or Kai Pad Prik King & read all about it on WinstonWanders below!!

ivy♥ • August 15, 2015My goodness - this place is so legit. I finally found an excellent restaurant that makes PERFECT papaya salad! It's pretty authentic and you'd better order it spicy, in the tray. Thank me later!

Tony K. • February 11, 2014Nothing fancy here, just really good authentic Indian food. Crowded, even on a Monday evening. Give this place a try!

MetroSeeker.com • August 20, 2011Conveniently located near Van Ness, this is one of the best places in the city for authentic soul food. Check it out for a little taste of New Orleans.

Alley H. • March 4, 2015Hot pot is amazing. Great medium priced, non-tourist, authentic place in the middle of town

Joey C. • January 20, 2016Not the most authentic German place in the Bay Area, but their currywurst was on point. Get the pretzel too!

Elisa • November 2, 2021I think people like this place because they’ve never had authentic Greek food. Unfortunately the food here lacks flavor and the meats are dry. There aren’t many options in SF so it’s understandable.

K-Þórır D. • July 2, 2018What a great new place. If you're looking for an authentic, healthy, modern, good tasting Scandinavian brunch or lunch, or a good cup of coffee with Danish Pastries, then this is the place.

Shoko Y. • November 3, 2013Real authentic sushi place. I'm Japanese and felt at home. Great service and perfect sushi! Not all tables are reservable through OpenTable. Call the restaurant for more options.

Marvin • November 25, 2018Had the Grilled Five Spices Chicken. Extremely tasty. Don't let the neighbourhood fool you, this place is authentic.

Husain B. • December 26, 2013Would definitely go again however it's not the best of places to have Indian authentic food. Chicken tikka n butter chicken taste the same!

Sabina • January 23, 2016This place is fantastic and authentic w/ a rotating selection of organic wines. Come on Fri/Sat nights when they have a DJ playing chill music, get a bottle, and head to the cute upstairs area

Daniel S. • June 17, 2017Get some tasty Pho at this authentic Vietnamese place!

Alessandro M. • July 3, 2016Everything is delicious here. Some ingredients—like kale—are not traditional, but it's definitely authentic ramen. You don't find many places that make good shoyu outside of Japan, so I'd go for that!

Pawel C. • February 21, 2017It might be the best burger I have ever had... and I am big on burgers. Place feels shady and underground which actually gives it more of authentic rough feel. Super cool

Anna F. • September 29, 2019If you like authentic ramen, this is the place to go! We were so happy w/our choices, it was worth the wait in line. I will say b/c they are so busy the service wasn’t that great but it didn’t bug us.

Jenny U. • April 18, 2016This place was dirty & underwhelming. It might be rated well bc it's a whole in the wall, but it's not authentic. Flies were flying into my food and I saw a roach on the wall beside my table. Avoid.

John H. • November 14, 2010This is the best place in the city for breakfast. Tiny and awesome. Forget going to some corpo restaurant. This is authentic and fresh. I tell everyone to come here.