Go here for hot pots of lamb with tart cabbage, an astonishing array of Chinese charcuterie (the five-spice head cheese is wonderful), giant pan-fried pork buns and braised pork belly with corn cakes: Read more.
Extra special sauce is a must. I had the pastrami and it's as good as any I've had. Get your sandwich toasted and you won't regret it. Clam chowder is good as well.
california burrito and carne asada fries!! its like, socal followed me here! well, not as good as socal, but close.
With a focus on Indonesian dishes, this pan-Southeast Asian cafe serves don't-miss roti pratha (flat bread) and martabak (flat bread wrapped around spiced beef, egg and green onion). Read more.
Xiao Long Bao and Kung Pao are the best I've had in SF. Everything tastes like it came straight from Shanghai. For a person who used to live in Shanghai for 7 years, this is my favorite place.
Only the greatest chicken wings you will ever eat. The classic 'KFC' wings are now called 'Go Go', same recipe, new name.
The angel wings appetizer is a garlicky take on chicken wings, and the pork panang, with a light drizzling of coconut milk, is delicious. Read more.
Host Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives discovered this whiskey bar that serves up a po' boy with a twist (avocado and fresh crab mayo). Read more.
One of the better places to get a bagel in SF. The bagel and lox called The New Yorker was tasty and scratched that itch, though the cream cheese was pretty runny. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This place is super yummy and they have generous portions and good prices. The ingredients are fresh and they offer a lot of healthy options.
Split a porchetta sando, garlic parm Split fries, and a salad with someone. You won't regret it.
This little hole-in-the-wall is perfect for a fast, fast, filling Mexican torta sandwich. The Al Pastor was my favorite, but the Carnitas was pretty tasty too. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
The tuna salad is dressed in a shallot mustard chia vinaigrette, but the real star is a generous scoop of the mock “tuna,” a blend of sprouted sunflower seeds, almonds, dill, celery and kelp. Read more.
As incredible as the Palo Alto original, this Burmese hot spot is a welcome addition to the Polk St. area. Don't miss the Palata, Tea Leaf Salad, or Rainbow Salad & read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Not a lot people come here, which means they're missing out on some great food. We keep coming back here everytime we come to Japantown. Try their any two item dish. Good food, great service!
Unreal Italian sandwiches packed with even more meat than Deli Board. Better than Ike's. The Salumi is piled high with salamis, served on a perfectly crunchy hero.
Great legit middle eastern food. Now my favorite in SF. Very nice staff. Falafel wrap is so fresh.
All of the food is so packed with bold flavor, you won't even notice the menu is completely vegan. Don't miss the Coliflor Frito or famed Quesadilla de Camote and read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Go for the Lomo Saltado sandwich. The great flavors of the original dish packed into a sandwich. Great success!
Gigantic Cuban tortas with pounded and breaded fried beef, chorizo, chicken, hot dog, egg, ham, bacon, avocado, tomato, mayo, guacamole, and cotija cheese. It's big. Really big.
The classic #1 Italian Combo is a great choice at this old-school deli counter. It comes piled high with various delicious, sliced meats and is surprisingly cheap. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
For cheap and extremely spicy Thai food, this is the place. For some killer heat, don't miss the Naked Ladies (raw shrimp) & Sai Oou (sausage lettuce wraps) and read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Generous portions, reasonable price. Their al pastor meat is one of the best I've ever had anywhere.
Indian Pizza? Have you tried INDIAN pizza? You will die for this. Trust me.
The Neapolitan-style pizzas promise to be some of the most bad-ass, tastiest you've laid your fingers on outside of New York City or Naples itself. Read more.
The vast high-quality beer selection is the main draw, but you're definitely not gonna want to miss that insane Pastrami Reuben Sandwich. It's incredible. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
7x7 mag recommends for variety including bahn mi dog, buffalo dog, cubano dog, Reuben dog and philly dog
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.
It's a modest little stand, not unlike the hawker stands in southeast Asia, and there are a handful of counter seats and take-out is available. Read more.
This is pretty good & cheap dimsum spot. bbq pork bun n shrimp & leek dimsum were pretty good :)
This Banh Mi Vietnam is a monstrous, meaty, masterpiece on the cheap for only $5. It's also one of the best sandwiches that SF has to offer. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
The staff was incredibly friendly and inviting. LOVED every bite of everything! I highly recommend it and will be back
Best roast duck in the City, no doubt. Their roast pork is up there as well. Small dining area with lots of traffic. Cash only!
The house special eggplant is delicious! And the complimentary tea and soup is a nice bonus.
the combo dinner is a great value! salad, miso soup, rice, green tea + 2 entree items for $11.50!
Finger-licking, lip-smacking, crispy and succulent—choose your own adjective. Then let the chicken do the talking. Read more.
Combo lunch meals are the bomb! If you get the BBQ chicken, you can request dark or white meat ...
all the pupusas here are solid, but the mushroom and garlic one is a definite winner. don't forget the salad and sauce! you might be waiting a little while, but it'll be worth it.
The best Sushi Boat restaurant in SF! Take your time as the chefs will change up their offerings over the course of the night! I recommend splitting one boat at a time.
Great lively happy hour, fresh fish, fun sushi roll! I don't like chains, but I like to call this our trendy SF seafood version of Olive Garden. Reliable, kid friendly, always good!
This place is awesome. Loved the spring rolls, duck leg wonton noodle soup, and #15 dry.
A New Orleans tradition coming to the Inner Sunset. So strap on a bib, decide if you want to go with crawfish or crab, grab some sides like corn on the cob & Cajun fries, & go to town. Read more.
Trending this week in SF is the brand new Poki Time, right next to Golden Gate Park. Our users are raving about the delicious poke and the even better prices since opening 2 weeks ago. Read more.
The Wooly Pig is worthy of its hype. The meat is tender, juicy, and flavorful. And the bread is the best.
Nostalgic breakfast to the max. All the classics executed excellently. Fluffy pancakes, salty crispy bacon, big omelettes, packets of jam, dinner coffee, & Aunt Jemima syrup. Simple and awesome food.
Hand pulled noodles (la mian), dumplings (sui jiao), grilled skewers (chuan)- per SFoodie
All you can eat for 20 bucks! Seriously this place is heaven and I ate so much! The flavor of the beef and pork was on point and the seafood pancake, yum-O! Highly recommend and will be back for more!
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
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
Must get the fish burrito. It's loaded up with light, flaky, tender white fish and all of the usually burrito fixings. Great flavors, cheap price, and very filling. WinstonWanders.com
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!
pretty much everything is great. bibimbap (in stone bowl), kimchi fried rice, and bulgogi plate are my faves. Don't forget the cheesy corn!
Super yummy chicken rice! I got the original and it was great. Portions are pretty big. Fast and friendly service. I also added a soft boiled egg to mine!
Everything is so good, you really can't go wrong. The pineapple chicken green bean salad was especially tasty. Overall pretty expensive though.
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.
Come here to satisfy your craving for NY style pizza - it does not disappoint. Try the meat-o and white pizzas. Cash only.
Great vegetarian and meat options, honey wine, ambiance, super friendly owners. (i.e. One of them saw me struggling to carry my bike up the stairs after a long ride and carried it up for me!)
Daily vegetarian pizza offerings feature seasonal veg and a chewy sourdough crust.
Paying $4 - $7 for toast may seem absurd, but there's no denying that these fancy toasts are ridiculously delicious. If their serving everything bread with pesto, don't miss it! WinstonWanders.com
The hash brown sandwich is Art's signature invention and it's absolutely delicious, especially when loaded with slightly sweet, shredded bulgogi beef and topped with runny eggs. WinstonWanders.com
Ask anyone about phở and they will tell you it's all about the broth, and they do it right here. Read more.
Like the hot sour chicken. Green onion pancakes also good. I like the smoked pork dish
The best falafel I've found in SF. The balls come freshly deep-fried and the sandwich is fully loaded with toppings. Inexpensive, too. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
One of the better bagel with lox sandwiches I've found in SF. Nothing unexpected, but simply done well and satisfyingly. WinstonWanders.com
The Pot Stickers and Soup Dumplings are legit. Not overpriced and really hit the spot when a dumpling craving strikes. Hot & Sour Soup is outstanding too. WinstonWanders.com
Stumbled across this pop-up eatery & really loved the Old Street Original Jianbing egg-crepe filled with crunchy wontons, sweet bean paste, garlic chili sauce, & fermented red soy. WinstonWanders.com
Generous portions, cute decor, free wifi! Favorite new local spot. AND they have Flamin' Hot Cheetos as a topping option!!
Truly Med is serving us some damn good Middle Eastern food. Try the falafel, or treat yourself to lamb or chicken shawarma, and you won’t be missing all that sour cream and guac. Read more.
Jeff Krupman's pizza popup now has a brick and mortar space, with lots of room at communal picnic tables and pies topped with freshly stretched mozzarella.
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.
"Israeli owned Taboon Bakery is now baking up challah, pita, buns, bagels, and more. Best of all? It’s entering the food scene as San Francisco’s only Kosher certified bakery."
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
I didn't expect much, but they make quite a respectable Bagel with Lox – especially for SF. They pile the lox high and the bagels actually have the right chewy and crispy texture. WinstonWanders.com
Safe to say, this is the best, most authentic Texas-style BBQ in SF. Love the level of moisture, smoke, & spicy bark in all the meats. Don't miss the Burnt Ends Baked Beans either. WinstonWanders.com
👏👏👏👏 for Polish food. Kshanna Kishka (aka blood sausage) is absolutely amazing. Try it. Plus the kielbasa and pierogis are a must.
At last, a banh mi with head cheese. And it tastes really good - moist, savory and well balanced with the coriander and pickles.
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
Between the extremely high-quality coffee-based beverages & baked goods from Manresa Bread, this cafe is an outstanding addition to the neighborhood. Beautifully designed space too. WinstonWanders.com
Yes, you should get the famed Almond Croissant. It has fantastic flaky, crispy, and custardy textures and a really nice almond flavor throughout. WinstonWanders.com
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.
Love the garlic noodles and miso ramen. Tried the homemade tofu, it's good with the wasabi salt, but too soft for me. Green curry is also great. No tips about droids though.
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 🔥
Xiao Long Bao is OK. Blown away by the orange chicken and Kung Pao Chicken. Ingredients were delish. White meat chicken only.
Best Mayan food I've ever encountered in the US. Panuchos and Salbutes were perfect. Cochinita Pibil and Pollo Pibil were great. Loads of fresh tortillas & spicy salsa top it off. I'll be back soon!
Pad Thai, BBQ chicken/pork, Panang curry, Pineapple fried rice are all great! Also do the lunch combo, the soup is awesome! Complementary salad for lunch is the best too!
Stopped by during the Cherry Blossom Festival and they were making a damn good rendition of takoyaki. The flavors & textures were spot on & they had a very nice portion of octopus. WinstonWanders.com
Everything I've had has been quite spicy and authentic. Don't miss the Crab Noodles – an amazing combination of Thai flavors & ingredients with local SF Dungeness crab meat. WinstonWanders.com
The savory burger was great; the bun was perfection - soft inside, but didn't get soggy while you're holding it. Fries were a little too crispy for my liking, but they were seasoned real nice.
Delicious and amazingly tasty empanada, steak and milanesa. Huge portions for cheap price. Highly recommended.
Feed two people for under $20 -- BBQ pork bao, shrimp and cilantro har gow, and tom yum goong xiao long bao.
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
Old-school ice cream shop serving up interestingly flavored scoops along with a back bar serving boozy concoctions. Definitely worth a visit when the weather is warm. WinstonWanders.com
At Lou's cafe you can get a breakfast sandwich at any time of day. While mixing it up is always encouraged, their Original Breakfast Sandwich is classically delicious. Read more.
The Kurdish flatbread panni is awesome. It takes awhile to make cause, Havin's flatbread are made from scratch.
El Gallo Giro's tacos are the stuff of legend, the kinds of tacos you make multi-block detours for. Try their roast chicken taco which is a favorite of Aziza chef Mourad Lahlou. Read more.
Awesome cheesesteak sandwich. The bread seals the deal. Four of us ate here via takeout to our hotel and everyone loved it. So awesome to have a place like this in SF.
You can get a vegan medium-ish sized pie (feeds 2) starting at $11, then add vegan cheese ($2) and vegan fauxsage ($3). So worth it. Oh, and the cocktail menu = lovely. Nice happy hour deals, too.
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
Excellent, simple burgers. Super friendly service too! Get the super burger with "everything on it" with a side of garlic fries. Don't forget to try their awesome pickles, too!
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
This tiny & practically hidden sushi gem punches way above its weight class. Prices are extraordinarily reasonable for the super-fresh fish they're serving. Rice is just right too. WinstonWanders.com
Make sure you get the best, most traditional tea leaf salad in the Bay here. It's not for the faint of heart--expect fish sauce, loads of peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and no sign of lettuce.
It says Wuhan style food but I came for the Xian liang pi and wasn't disappointed.
Very fresh fish and they were especially generous with their scoops of the proteins. Loved the salmon, scallops, and tuna I had in my mountainous bowl. WinstonWanders.com
In addition to having killer barbecue, this is the spot to start an exploration of the Bayview past, present, and future. Read more.
Seafood pancake and tofu soup are both good! Currently offers free order of gyoza via Yelp check in. Open late until 2am. Service staff is nice and food comes out pretty quickly.
Broth: spicy miso, pork bone; veg: spinach, Bok choy, enoki mushrooms; noodles: thin rice noodle; dumplings: pork & chive; Shanghai dumpling; Meats: prime rib; other: tofu skin, Chinese donut
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
This place is a gem 💎- friendly service, delicious and innovative menu options. I️ always go for their latest vegetarian taco options and I️ am not even vegetarian! Their latest jackfruit one is 👍👍
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 cocktails are really sweet. The yokurt and the matcha monitor are amazing. The food is also really really good too. The dolsot is slightly too big for just one person. Definitely recommend sharing
The special roll with spicy tuna and taro chips is not to be missed. Also the spider roll. Don't be shy - ask one of the chefs to make them.
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.
Excellent string beans with tofu! This place is a surprising treat for vegetarians and has only been open for 4 months. A lucky serendipitous find when the line at Burma Superstar was too long.
Incredibly fresh sushi. Really enjoyed the sunflower roll. Reasonable prices!
Not as greasily delicious as a classic taqueria, but definitely the neighborhood's best burrito so far. Get extra salsa!
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.
Look through the vast menu carefully and you'll find all sorts of unusual and hard to find dishes rare to SF like the Xi'an Liang Pi Cold Noodles. WinstonWanders.com
This is the place to go for homey Eastern European sweet and savory baked goods as well as other traditional treats like borscht. Don't miss the indulgent Cheese Khachapuri. WinstonWanders.com
The tonkatsu broth is heavenly - above and beyond. Also the cha-shu. But the overall bowl was ... OK. Egg was overcooked. Noodles were undercooked. Similar for the chicken paitan - amazing broth, but.
The beef pho has really good flavor. A lot more meat than other places I’ve been. Also, there’s quite a lot of variety on the menu. Reasonably priced. Def would come back for the Combination beef pho
This has become my healthy quick dinner choice. I normally get the combo gyro but will get one of their larger dishes when I’m really hungry. And don’t forget to try the Turkish wine!
The smoked trout rilettes sandwich, the cinnamon bun. Finally: real Scandinavian open face sandwiches in the US.
Woah, this place is REALLY GOOD. Very authentic Mediterranean flavors. Loved the Lamb & Chicken Shawarma Wrap. Get it "spicy", the creamy chile tahini-type sauce is delicious. WinstonWanders.com
Burgers are delicious. And Junior, one of the nicest fellows.
Savor the huarache with cactus salad...it's #59 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Very good tacos for the price. Large veggie taco and Corona for $5 and the staff is SUPER friendly.
Smaller sized tacos but super tasty. Expect a bit of a wait after ordering. A popular spot.
Great local sub shop in Noe valley. Hard to find "regular" sandwiches in the city sometimes and this is one of the best sandwich shops in town.
Butter chicken is very tender and flavorful, chana masala, garlic naan. Also, unlike a lot of places, it's actually sort of spicy--even the medium has a nice little kick.
Nashville hot chicken is spicy! Tater tots are greasy and can get nauseating after eating one too many. Mac n' cheese is a winner.
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.
Well, pie. Plus pot pies. Traditional chicken variety, or change it up with a ratatouille pot pie, a vegan Moroccan lentil pot pie, or a Niman Ranch beef tamale pie.
Let's get one thing straight. This is not the best burrito in the country. Not even the best in SF. The filling is fairly bland, but that griddled tortilla is totally amazing. WinstonWanders.com
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
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
An oldie, but a goody. Sit at the extremely old wood bar top and have yourself an SF classic – a piping hot bowl of Clam Chowder served in a hulking sourdough bread bowl. WinstonWanders.com
These pastries really are some of the best in the world. Don't miss their outstanding Morning Bun and Frangipane Croissant. WinstonWanders.com
Chicken Burrito is my favorite when it's not (Thurs) Chile Verde: 1/2 the beans & rice, add avocado, jalapeño, spicy picante + salsa verde, onion/cilantro. No cheese. Weds: shrimp burrito, no beans
This is the real deal. Yes, that's grandma cooking. Garlic noodles, tender beef, 5-spice chicken, & hearty noodle soups are all excellent. Don't miss their comforting crab Bun Rieu. WinstonWanders.com
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
Delicious Ramen! Takoyaki was great-authentic to what you get in Japan! Really enjoyed the Black Edition Ramen with pork belly. Also the veggie ramen is tasty, as well.
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.
