2. Izakaya Sozai
8.5
1500 Irving St (at 16th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 187 tips and reviews
Lauren H: Wasabi tako, live scallop sashimi, oyster shooters, pork belly... yes, please!
Paula Williamson: Great ramen with pork belly, duck skewers and fried cheese
Minyi Shih: Try the Tonkatsu Ramen With Pork Belly And Spicy Miso - Best Ramen I have ever had. Super flavorful broth and perfect al dente noodles.
3. Kin Khao
8.5
55 Cyril Magnin St (Ellis St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 188 tips and reviews
Mike Winston: There's lots of bold, authentic Thai flavors to find at Kin Khao. Don't miss the Mushroom Hor Mak Terrine, Pretty Hot Wings, Brussels Sprouts, Pork Belly, or Curry. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Jinnie L: Their hot wings n pork belly r so delicious~ friendly staff n yummy authentic Thai food :)
Joshua Chan: Looking for an upscale Thai fusion restaurant with booze? Look no further. Wide selection of wine, beer, and cocktail to go with their wings, ribs, and pork belly. Try the fish if you're more than 2!
4. State Bird Provisions
8.8
1529 Fillmore St (btwn Geary & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 219 tips and reviews
Carlos B: Great atmosphere! Pork Belly citrus salad and the garlic bread with cheese was the best! Make sure you get a reservation.
Elyse Estrada: Get a group of 8 and explore the most eccentric tasting menu ranging from giant burrata filled garlic knots to yellow watermelon chili salad to pork belly and beyond. So much deliciousness!
Michael Heines: Pork belly, chawanmushi, sweetbreads, and everything else!
Jerry Wong: The Pork Belly bun is #31 on 7x7's Big Eat 2012 list!
Yuri Parsons: The pork belly bun is divine, you must get this
PureWow: Even with two CA restaurants, the Chairman draws a crowd during lunch hour. This Bay Area staple is known for its bao-centric eats, so order the steamed pork belly buns topped with pickled veggies. Read more.
6. Lolinda
8.9
2518 Mission St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Argentinian Restaurant · Mission District · 204 tips and reviews
Suzanne Holloway: Delicious! Share small plates. Favorites were the pork belly, bone marrow, croquetas and artichokes. Cocktails also good, service very friendly!
stew tong: New York, ceviche, corn empanadas, and the pork belly! Best pork belly ever
Amir Mirzaee: Everything is amazing. Get the ceviche, the pulpo, palm heart salad, pork belly, the outstanding pork chop, the gaucho rib eye, the peanut mousse and a daiquiri anejo.
7. Brenda's French Soul Food
8.9
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews
Sean Ferrer: Really good food! Beignets are a must try! Crispy pork belly over cheddar grits are yummy too!
Runqiu Cai: Crispy pork belly with cheddar grits, poached egg, spicy onion relish
Jenny: Pork belly and grits is so delicious, highly recommend. The crawfish is my favorite beignet.
8. The Sycamore
8.7
2140 Mission St (at Sycamore St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 186 tips and reviews
Grace S.: Brunch recs: Pork belly donuts for sure, Carnitas Benedict. Fried egg slider w/ sausage> the slider w/ bacon, French fries>home fried potatoes
Hannah Pearson: Awesome beer selection, great patio area and the pork belly donuts are out of this world!
SFist: A friendly staff serves a selection of about eight very well chosen craft beers alongside bar food like sliders and those infamous pork belly donuts. The bar's interior is cozy, if in a divey way. Read more.
9. Café Bunn Mi
7.9
417 Clement St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 83 tips and reviews
Rafael: excellent sandwiches & even better price, love the grilled pork & pork belly sandwiches. also try the bbq pho, enough for 2 ppl, it's fantastic!
LaShea Rowe: The imperial rolls are a must have! The pork belly banh mi is really good.
_: Try the crispy duck, pork belly and five spice chicken sandwiches. For some reason the lemon grass steak tasted extremely charred...like cigarettes...
10. Mission Chinese Food
7.5
2234 Mission St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Mission District · 314 tips and reviews
Gerardo Carrizales: The General Tso's Veal Rib and the Pork Belly are absolutely amazing.
Taran Alexander: Get there by 5pm for instant seating. Try the explosive chicken wings, the thrice cooked bacon, and the tiki pork belly. You will SO thank me.
Alisson Xavier: Try the tiki pork belly and the breakfast fried rice which is new on the menu!
11. The Willows
8.5
1582 Folsom St (at 12th St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · SoMa · 65 tips and reviews
Christine Bower: BEST JUKEBOX in SF; not a single bad tune: Bowie, Buzzcocks, Beasties; Misfits, Melvins, Magnetic Fields. Fried chicken is well worth the 20-minute wait; pork belly donuts WILL change your life.
Stephen Garcia: The pork belly donuts were kind of insane. Gratuitous but tasty.
Sarah Bruning Meron: Deviled eggs are a little bland and disappointing. Pork belly doughnuts though? Revelation. May die tomorrow with a chunk of said doughnut lodged in artery... But totes worth it.
12. The Alembic
8.8
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews
Tira Johnson: For food get the pickled quail eggs, bbq duck hearts, and the crispy pork belly. Pure heaven
Ivan Nieves: The pork belly slider is fantastic. Also, the Southern Exposure is a very special drink.
Masio Winston: The Fever Tree Ginger Ale is the real deal... you have to donthat and most of their starter menu, I.e., pork belly sliders, duck hearts, omg
13. Liholiho Yacht Club
9.2
871 Sutter St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 161 tips and reviews
Christophe Lamperti: Everything (but the pork belly) was light, subtle and very good. Highly recommended.
Sophia Liu: Absolutely delish all around. As a lover of SPAM, the homemade spam was amazing especially the fried rice. Highlight of my SF visit and will make an effort to dine here every time. Get the pork belly!
Mike D: The pork belly is good for at least 4 people. Cool open kitchen.