The Chairman Truck is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

1. The Chairman Truck

8.5
The Presidio Off The Grid, San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · 22 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: They have a small menu of steamed & baked buns with exotic fillings (including a great vegetarian offering), but everything is unique, well-prepared, & fresh. There's always a line but worth the wait. Read more.

Adam S.Adam Sampson: The Steamed Bao are delicious. Great mix of tasty protein, flavorful veggies and sauces. All are worth trying.

Jerry W.Jerry Wong: The Pork Belly bun is #31 on 7x7's Big Eat 2012 list!

Atelier Crenn is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

2. Atelier Crenn

8.9
3127 Fillmore St (at Pixley St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Union Street · 57 tips and reviews

JKJK: Speciality includes Seed and grains, English peas and mint, Striped bass, boudin noir and porcini & Honey, sapote and pollen, exotic fruit, coconut and pineapple

Adena B.Adena Brenowitz: Food and service were absolutely wonderful. The food was so artistic and beautiful. Special Caviar add on was the best thing I ever had!

TOWN&COUNTRYTOWN&COUNTRY: From Monterey Bay abalone with yuzu kosho dashi gel to an eel fumé with dill, cucumber, potato, pomelo and coriander, dinner at Atelier Crenn is sure to be the least boring meal you will ever eat.

Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

3. Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream

8.6
1447 Taraval St (at 25th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Parkside · 71 tips and reviews

Thom M.Thom Mahoney: Gelato, asian fruits and other exotic flavors (and the classics too!) arcobeleno, dark chocolate, strawberry are all good here.

Alan H.Alan H: The double chocolate gelato reminds me of the best brownies of my life

Taylor M.Taylor Miles: chocolate is best

Lers Ros Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

4. Lers Ros Thai

7.8
307 Hayes St (btwn Gough & Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Civic Center · 100 tips and reviews

Zaki M.Zaki Manian: Yummy Thailand food. Lots of exotic meats...

Dan G.Dan Gerbarg: Food is high quality with dishes you demand and many uncommon and exotic specials. They bring the heat with spice by default which I appreciate. Veggie red curry for me and I was pleased.

Joshua H.Joshua Haftel: Best phad see-ewe I've had in the Bay Area.

Mitchell's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

5. Mitchell's Ice Cream

9.0
688 San Jose Avenue (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Noe Valley · 270 tips and reviews

Greg W.Greg Wohlenberg: Killer ice cream in the mission. So many exotic flavors it will make your head spin. Parking and long lines add to the adrenaline rush!

Eduardo R.Eduardo Ramirez: Many many flavors, but definitely would recommend getting lucuma or one of their exotic flavors

Aid M.Aid Mendoza: Definitely avocado, caramel praline, banana, butterscotch and french vanilla. Yum! Totally craving now in this hot weather

Maruya is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

6. Maruya

7.7
2931 16th St (Capp), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mission District · 54 tips and reviews

Joe I.Joe Iuliano: Amazing selection of exotic fish straight from the Tsukuji fish market. A must for sushi connoisseurs

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Sit at the bar and do the sushi/sashimi Omakase. I think it now serves the best sushi in town. Also, the oyster stout is nice!

EaterEater: Pristine omakase is the name of the game at this tiny sushi spot, which boasts the talents of longtime local great Masaki Sasaki. Expect a Japanese-style sushi experience at Japanese-style prices.

Senspa is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

7. Senspa

8.8
1161 Gorgas Ave (Presidio), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Presidio National Park · 10 tips and reviews

Melissa M.Melissa Mandelbaum: Amazing massage with Mickey. Waterfalls, fire pits and more for relaxing. Pretty cool place. 👍🏻👍🏻

lara l.lara long: Definitely carve out time for a steam after your treatment...and sit near the waterfall try the tea and find an amazing stone

Ariel W.Ariel Waldman: Favorite spa in SF. If you can't arrive early, definitely plan on staying late. Great relaxation lounges with tea and treats to read or get some writing done.

Humphry Slocombe is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

8. Humphry Slocombe

9.0
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews

Aram A.Aram Armstrong: Sampled the exotic flavors of Humphry Slocombe and succumbed to temptation.

BommyBommy: Secret breakfast seems to be the most popular but my vote goes to the blue bottle vietnamese coffee flavor. Has lots of more exotic flavors too!

Minyi S.Minyi Shih: Combine Secret Breakfast (bourbon w/cornflakes) & Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee flavors to get the perfect cup!

Pancho Villa Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

9. Pancho Villa Taqueria

8.5
3071 16th St (btwn Valencia & Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 255 tips and reviews

Kyle M.Kyle Meyer: Amazing carnitas, be sure to try some of their more exotic meats and top off whatever you order with toppings from the salsa bar.

Laurea d.Laurea de Ocampo: Burritos of course, great people watching and a prolific Salsa bar!!!

David T.David Taylor: The very definition of a mission burrito.

Kabuki Springs & Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

10. Kabuki Springs & Spa

9.2
1750 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Fillmore District · 39 tips and reviews

Diana T.Diana T.: Go for peaceful solo experience, weekdays or weekend mornings or evenings. Weekend afternoons can be a killer wait. I recommend following with sushi at Isobune. Read more.

natassianatassia: Salt scrub in the steam room. Leaves u with baby soft skin :)

BravoBravo: $25 gets you an all day pass to a gorgeous beautiful spa. After 7 hours you're guaranteed to feel better. I try to go 1x month. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Smuggler's Cove is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

11. Smuggler's Cove

8.7
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 330 tips and reviews

Sailing Spoken HereSailing Spoken Here: Try one of the exotic cocktails with Mount gay Rum from legendary tiki bars or a traditional Caribbean drink. Smuggler's Cove is a celebration of all things rum. Check out their club for regulars th

Carol B.Carol Barg: Awesome drinks! The bartenders are so fast they are like wizards!

EaterEater: Bet you never thought a crazy kitschy den of all things tiki could actually serve high-fructose-corn-syrup-free, all-natural drinks. This one can, and the cocktails hold up to the best in town.

La Fromagerie is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

12. La Fromagerie

8.0
101 Montgomery St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 10 tips and reviews

Isabel S.Isabel Swartz: The duck salad is out of this world!

Borna M.Borna Moinpour: The Italian sandwich is to die for!

Annie 🌺 J.Annie 🌺 Jalota: Close by, not expensive. I had a grilled cheese... not enough cheese, the sandwich sides were misaligned, it did have salad and chips included though so at least there was that. Overall, so-so.

Burma Superstar is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

13. Burma Superstar

9.0
309 Clement St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 371 tips and reviews

Audra S.Audra Smith: Try the Tea Leaf Salad - Crunchy, #nutty #exotic goodness. The #fermented tea leaves are #indescribable.

sohailsohail: Tea leaf salad, chili lamb, coconut rice...heaven!

katherine k. r.katherine k. robinson: My last meal on earth will hopefully include a tea leaf salad, samosa soup, superstar vegetarian noodles and lots of sangria and coconut rice.

Spike's Coffee & Tea is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

14. Spike's Coffee & Tea

8.6
4117 19th St (at Castro), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Castro · 41 tips and reviews

Jesse T.Jesse Taggert: Best coffee in the hood. And good bagels too.

MaríaMaría: Lovely cakes! Try the New York Crumb Cake :)

ピーター オ.ピーター オルフィ: Bring your dog! It's as much of a dog cafe as it is a people cafe.

Internos Wine Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Exotic in San Francisco.

15. Internos Wine Cafe

8.1
3240 Geary Blvd (at Parker Ave), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Laurel Heights-Jordan Park · 22 tips and reviews

Lucas F.Lucas Florio: Had a nice pale ale beer and a prosciutto de Parma with arugula flatbread. Nice.

JeniJeni: AWESOME wine bar. Great wine, great food, and you can bring your dog.

MonteRio.info J.MonteRio.info Joshua Dale: Great little out of the way romantic spot