Love the gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce... and anything Mario recommends is always good (food and wine). After dinner, check out the Purple Onion.
Bask, a new edition for the tapas crowd, is slated to open on May 1st. We expect not only good food and good wine but actual authenticity, as Suzanne's family is from the Basque region of Spain Read more.
Best Dishes Under $10: Italian deli sandwich. Choose your own freshly baked bread, and select from high quality charcuterie and cheeses. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH
Golden Boy Pizza serves up amazing square Silician slices so good that even this native NJ/NYer loves. Don't miss the Garlic & Clam Slice and read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Best Dishes Under $10: a slice of New York style pepperoni. They also have incredible Sicilian ricotta and meatball, or California-style quail egg, potato, and guanciale. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH
Love the rotisserie chicken, juicy, crispy and full of flavor! Seafood pot pie is delish! Must get mojito and or sangria, so refreshing! One of my fav places in SF!
Serving "elegant mouth watering dishes," Z & Y serves up spicy favorites such as Chicken with Explosive Chili Pepper and Spicy Fish with Flaming Chili Oil. Pretty self explanatory.
Try the Southern Vietnamese-style pho, with its hints of star anise and roast shallots and its panoply of aromatic herbs, or the spring rolls, rolled to order with either shrimp or pork skin: Read more.
10) Stewed beef brisket & wun-tun noodle soup and 29) Beef tendon noodle soup are tasty
The salt and pepper chicken wings are awesome. Their weekday lunch specials are $4.60 and includes rice. Also super awesome.
The dumplings here taste like how my parents make them! If you're feeling adventurous, ask for them to be panfried instead of boiled. Also try the spicy beef noodle soup.
Quick slices and meatball combos does the job. Full menu is available from the slice house.
Try and find a place nearby that u can eat the yummy dumplings while they're still hot. $2.49 gets u 3 yummy dumplings and 1 giant BBQ Bun so come hungry!
It's all about the short rib tacos and pitchers of the grapefruit margaritas! Their watermelon marg is pretty good too.
huge fresh salads. my fave of all time was their heirloom tomato salad with fresh corn. since they no longer offer that, i get make-your-own with mixt greens, tomatoes, beets, goat cheese, balsamic.
Everything is miraculous...especially the garlic noodles. And the dumplings. And the calamari. Skip the shrimp packets.
Go-to menu is Salt & Pepper Fried Squid, Roasted Duck, and Chicken & Salted Fish Fried Rice #nomnom
Paninis, salads, pastries from Mission Beach Cafe and Blue Bottle Coffee. Panini specials of the day are to die for. Much needed lunch place in the neighborhood.
Pig and a Biscuit is awesome. Pot Pie is a must. And Barkeep's Whimsey is epic (you give them some direction, i.e. 'i like whiskey' and they make you a whatever drink tickles their fancy).
The house special eggplant is delicious! And the complimentary tea and soup is a nice bonus.
Best Dishes Under $10: Chicken Tikka Masala. Hidden amongst strip clubs, this restaurant will certainly crush any craving for a non-Italian dinner. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH
Get the damn meatball sandwich and wash it down with a local draft beer. That focaccia sandwich really is as good as they say. Finish with an espresso and read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This place is very small although still good for take-out. The ramen is excellent and the service is fast.
Bun rieu and raw beef salad (bo tai chanh)! Cash only. Don't look at the kitchen or use the bathroom ;)
Best Japanese curry in the city!!! Order some extra pickles with your curry and come early or pre-order to avoid waits at the fantastic downtown lunch spot
New location is great! While the burgers are obviously super, don't sleep on the chicken sandwich and the veggie burger - both excellent choices
Eggplant is my favorite onigiri and pork belly is the best rice bowl topping. Try their house green tea lemonade, its to die for (i do not say such things lightly)
Try the croque monsieur - Pressed like a panini between brioche bread. Buttery, dense and delicious.
pretty good Americanized Chinese food ;) reasonable prices n portions. - cheap n fast!
Fresh, housemade pasta. They're more than happy to answer any questions you have about Italian cooking here. A great addition to the neighborhood.
So many good options. Try the ablt - better than you might even imagine. Pea soup on the side.
What a hidden gem for great tasting south east asian cuisine. I would know best having grown up in Singapore!
Peter and Jenny are the best! I could, and do, eat a spicy pastrami every day. You should too!
The blackened rockfish made for a fabulous lunch, with perfectly cooked, spice-dusted fish on a baguette with pineapple slaw and chipotle cream. Read more.
My favorite med food in the city. I go with the chicken shawarma 99% of the time because it's insanely good
The chicken tikka masala burrito is as delicious as it sounds, but the samosa & tofu burrito is the real win here. Find the truck in Fidi @ 225 Bush St. Tue, 9/9, 11-2pm. Read more.
Ask for the lunch special menu (it's also posted on the wall). They have different specials each day of the week!
Tucked away on a hidden little back alley, this authentic cafe serves authentic Parisian cuisine. Don't miss the Escargot En Croute or Steak Tartare & read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
The warmth of the flickering hearth in the kitchen, great service, an innovative fixed price wine program, and Michael Tusk's pasta throwbacks make this one of the best Italian Restaurants in SF. Read more.
Even though the sushi is good-ish, you'd want to get the grilled/seared meats here. That's what they do right.
Adventurous vegans would do well to explore the more exotic items like the faux shrimp in a walnut sauce and veggie shark fin soup, which is guaranteed to contain exactly zero actual shark fin. Read more.
Pretty unassuming, tucked away into a back alley. As soon as you turn the corner though - the fresh bakery smell wafts through the air. Pulled pork sandwich is perfect, light & tangy.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST MAGAZINE SELECTIONThe city's premier Parisian bistro and take in the dazzling selection of high-end magazines from around the globe... Read more.
Grab and go. Cash will save you time at checkout. If you're claustrophobic, avoid during lunch rush.
The California and Tuna rolls tend to be underwhelming during lunch times. But if you order some of the less common rolls off the menu (like the Alaskan Maki etc), you will not be disappointed.
Definetely recommends dim sum was authentic, get the pig intestines with green beans, char siu shou and egg tarts
really delicious simple soup. i get the full size with soba noodles, fresh tofu, and seaweed, plus a dash of hot pepper at the end. the couple who owns the place are incredibly sweet as well.
Best sandwich in the financial district for five bucks. Try the chicken salad sandwich on sourdough with no lettuce no tomatoe
shrimp dumplings (hargow) n shrimp& chive dumplings (gow choi gow?) are pretty good n they are pretty cheep!
Decent place in fidi for Vietnamese noodles or rice place. Come early because there is always a huge line!
The menu is similar to one at Marengo on Union Street, but there will be new sliders and salads soon. The new spot is in a space in which, as the name implies, is on an alley-like street. Read more.
A little take away spot that helps you realize how bad Chipotle is. The Pollo Al Horno bowl is amazing.
The German hofbrau, which had been in business since 1893, got a redo by the team behind Press Club. There's a lot of love for the place that goes beyond nostalgia. Read more.
Their eggplant fulfills my every fantasy. Tender and sensual, it’s indescribably lovely. Read more.
Venture down a tiny alley to find this Chinatown gem, then continue your adventure with a clay pot - the crust is irresistable! Also noteworthy: shrimp-filled wontons in noodle soup.
Tom yum noodle soup (as opposed to regular tom yum soup) is epic. Might be one of the best dishes in all of SF.
The white sauce is mayonnaise based, whereas the other white sauce with the greenish tint is yogurt-based
It's a great hideaway place where you can a decent sandwich. Just walk downstairs past the fountain.
The turkey club is the way to go in wrap or sandwich form. But the real kicker is the pickle that comes with your meal! Perfectly cold and crisp.
The Pad Kee Mao was a little greasy but delicious! Can this place fill the void for a decent thai restaurant on Kearny? Time will tell.
Focaccia flavors like piney rosemary, slick with olive oil and scattered with garlic, or pizza focaccia, which is chewy and soft with its pockets of air and layer of bright, fresh tomato sauce. Read more.
Their minced pork rice is pretty legit, tastes just like ones in Taiwan :) The sesame oil chicken vermicelli is also good, the portion is huge, they definitely adjusted it for american size haha.
The brick and mortar location of the popular coffee truck serves up an excellent selection of breakfast and lunch options in addition to espresso drinks and coffee
Triangular rice balls wrapped in nori with your choice of protein- just like mom used to make
Froyo. Green Smoothies. Healthy and delicious salads and sandwiches. A bit pricier of the cafe options, but a good once-a-weeker.
A place for authentic Cantonese eats. Be sure to bring your game. Cuz the duck, crispy pork, and wontons is what locals are chow ing down on
These Indian curry-filled crepes are great for a filling, flavorful, vegetarian, Downtown SF lunch. Don't forget the packets of spicy mango sauce to spread on top for an extra kick. WinstonWanders.com
Ultra high-end sushi chirashi bowls served from a window? Sure enough, this place exists. It's not cheap, but the quality of the fish and portion size mostly justifies the price. WinstonWanders.com
The portion size is very generous and the fish always tastes fresh. Not the most traditional poke in the SF, but I really enjoy the wide range of flavorful toppings available. WinstonWanders.com
This Chinatown newcomer serves extremely authentic, spicy, sour Sichuan food. Noodle soups are very good, inexpensive, and filling — other dishes will leave your mouth tingling too. WinstonWanders.com
This inexpensive hole-in-the-wall serves handmade renditions of the Mexican usuals along with awesome, unusual Yucatan specialties like panuchos - all with their amazingly tender slow-roasted meats.
I can not imagine a better place for remote working. This is a coworking place on steroids with super delicious food what you can order by email or text, infinite electrical plugs and super atmosphere
The Korean Pork Tacos are fusion cuisine done right. The tender,spiced hunks of pork and rich, spicy mayo sauce make for an absolutely delicious, albeit petite, taco experience. WinstonWanders.com
This place makes a surprisingly good bowl of ramen and is tucked away on a quiet side street in Chinatown. This is an excellent lunch option for workers near the Financial District. WinstonWanders.com
Skip the rest of the menu items and stick to their namesake: pizza. Also, sodas come in cans; no refills.
The chicken is a solid rotisserie chicken but the real gem is the pork loin combo.
vermicelli noodle bowl with tri tip is the bomb. and banh mi of course.
The brainchild of former Costco execs Erica Welton and Dennis Hoover, the 100% organic fast food restaurant specializes in fried chicken. Read more.
What a deal! For only $11, you get a heaping portion of tender, slow-roasted, bone-in lamb shank meat over rice and with sides. Love the spicy, herby, green sauce too. WinstonWanders.com
Not cheap at $16.50 for a platter, but the Curry Goat is absolutely delicious. It takes a bit of work to pull the super-tender meat from the bones, but it's worth it. WinstonWanders.com
Diving headfirst into the trendy cross-over fusion world of food by combining the best aspects of sushi and burritos ends up with questionable results. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
Actually one of the best bowls of tonkatsu ramen I've found in SF. A nice, rich broth, large portion of tender char siu, a perfectly soft-boiled egg, chewy noodles, and more. Gyoza were good too!
This is the future of fast food. Don't knock it 'til you try it. Their system is incredibly efficient and the food is quite impressive, especially for health food. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This is best place to be excellent gyros love this place it's one of the best Mediterranean
Get the lotus with sticky rice! And potstickers are huge! All the dim sum is amazing!
Deep in the heart of Little Italy, you'll find authentic Ethiopian food worth coming back for over and over again. Forget that touristy Italian spot, and eat here.
The bao buns are quite good, but the Kim Chee Tater Tots are ridiculously delicious. A heaping portion of crispy tots come smothered in wasabi aioli, sriracha, and kimchi – epic. WinstonWanders.com
Love the addition of Russian food to my downtown lunch rotation. The Borscht was great, but don't miss the Beef Pelmeni – big portion of meaty dumplings in a rich, dill-laced broth. WinstonWanders.com
Really, really good authentic Israeli-style falafel. This place tends to build quite a long lunch line, but it's well deserved. WinstonWanders.com
I make it a point to go to the best pho spot in every city I visit and Golden Star was an absolute standout. If you don't end your meal with a Vietnamese iced coffee, I feel so, so sorry for you.
Funky modern little tea shop where the drinks are interesting and tasty (USD 4.50-5.50 for most) and the staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Fantastic sandwiches and grain bowls! Spring for a whole sandwich- pastrami, steak n bleu, Turkey bacon avocado... breakfast is spectacular. For grain bowls the beet and Apple and hatch chili steak.
Perfect place to go for lunch if you find yourself near the Ferry Building. Don't turn down the kimbap! The japchae is really good. If you're in the mood for a fusion spin, try a bulgogi sandwic.
It's big. It's messy. It's cheap. It's simple and delicious. It's exactly what you want from an old school griddled cheeseburger. WinstonWanders.com
Hands down! The best char-broiled chicken with the best fries! Fries feel like homemade and the chicke is cooked to perfection! A must-eat if you are in the area!
Best sandwich I have ever eaten! Lots of options, everything is fresh, and there is a good selection of drinks and specialty foods.
It's all about that Fried Chicken Sandwich!! It's a straight forward creation, but it comes piled high with perfectly deep-fried thigh meat and man, oh man is it good. Winstonwanders.com
Look around - see the platter that's on literally ever table? That's their famed Fried Chicken Wings and yes, you should absolutely order some. Best Asian wings in SF. So savory! WinstonWanders.com
Chicken, mushroom and sausage clay pot is delicious!! Comes with free soup, free lettuce side and free flavored rice. Oh and they will turn the leftover rice into a yummy soup for you at the end!
authentic. Chinese. family-style dishes. highly recommended. hidden gem in SF Chinatown.
An excellent new addition to the already packed downtown poke scene. Poke Delish differentiates themselves by their wide selection of interestingly marinated proteins. WinstonWanders.com
Good blend of original dishes and popular favorites. Staff is friendly and happy, and wait is short.
Tried their Tonkotsu Ramen during soft opening. Broth was a bit light for my taste, but noodles were nice and chewy – as they should be. A few kinks to work out, but has potential. WinstonWanders.com
While the view is great, the focus remains on the bar and open kitchen. The menu covers tapas, open-face sandwiches and family-style shared plates. Most dishes are strong, the paella is a must try. Read more.
Fog City is now offering lunch & dinner menus to go, as well as 4 special box lunches designed to be eaten in the nearby park: tuna salad, sesame chicken salad, fried chicken, & burger and fries. Read more.
Try the Farmer's breakfast sandwhich of applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, chive butter, fried over-easy egg and roasted potatoes on levain, every craveworthy breakfast component is already in the mix. Read more.
Add a side of kimchi to your BBQ Rice Plate (it doesn't come with). And don't forget to load up on Sriracha.
hey make, hands down, some of the best ribs you'll find in the city, we promise, and their corned beef sandwich isn't half bad either. Read more.
This place is like Lemonade - choose sides and/or protein. Not cheap but the food is pretty good
There's just something about those meaty, well-spiced lamb momo dumplings that I just can't get enough of. The Himalayan-spiced tomato achar sauce puts them over the top. WinstonWanders.com
Sure, the infamous tacro may be a gimmick, but it quite the delicious gimmick. Pulled pork and pineapple in U-shaped croissant works surprisingly well, especially with salsa. WinstonWanders.com
Sometimes I find myself with an unusual craving for chewy, Shanghainese rice cakes. The rendition at Bund is legit. I like to add soy & chili to them to kick the flavor up a notch. WinstonWanders.com
Great lunch spot in Financial district. Expect a line and a long wait. Hope it’ll get better. They take order over the phone if you want to skip the line.
One of my favorite chicken tikka masalas in sf. Lunch deal makes it a steal!
