Try your hand at Trivia on Tuesday nights. Order fish & chips from the place down the street.
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
Order the seven-course beef meal that is worth the $16 and inevitable food coma. Read more.
Best authentic Indonesian I've had in a long time. Everything we had was amazing - spinach with shrimp paste, honey chicken, beef rendang and fried fish. Sedap!
The carnitas burrito is fantastic, as is the green salsa (you usually have to ask for the salsa). Their burritos are huge. Also, a great selection of Jarritos soda.
Their pastrami Ruben is mouth watering. The matzo ball soup has dill in it for the perfect touch of flavor.
Chorizo torta is crispy and well seasoned. Try the Vampiro drink with carrot, orange, pineapple, and beet juice.
La Taqueria continues to lead the pack with unwavering rave reviews for its sublime, spot-on Mexico staples. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST SEITAN CHEESESTEAKGrilled with mushrooms and onions, topped with Swiss cheese and choice of condiments, on toasted French bread… Read more.
Sure Lers Ros is the only authentic Thai restaurant with rabbit, frog and venison on its regular menu, but even the pad Thai rivals the best you'll find anywhere in Thailand. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Ever had an Ostrich Burger? Go here and they'll flip you "the bird"in a burger bun with aged white cheddar, bbq sauce, oil & vinegar slaw, and jalapeño relish. Read more.
Definately the best Dungeness crabs in SF. Try their roasted crabs, garlic noodles and banana fritters. If you are adventurous, skip the cab and take the Muni which stops in front of the restaurant Read more.
A great, casual spot to get your dim sum grub on in Chinatown. The hill is also a fantastic precursor to carb overload.
The way the menu works is a really simple choose-your-own adventure. Just pick a type: Flipped, Fake (tofu), or Fried (fried). We're not saying fried should be your choice but, well, just look at it! Read more.
Fresh, hand pulled noodles are the star of the show, and the atmosphere is worthy of date night. Don't miss the Qishan Minced Pork Noodles.
This Korean restaurant is known for using home-grown ingredients and staying open late! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
The soup dumplings are to die for...they're # 13 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen has created an entire cake made out of grilled cheese sandwiches that you can order from either of their shops. Read more.
You'll love the porchetta sandwich...it's #12 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Serves favorites like Hawaiian poke, oysters, pork, mushroom ramen, and fried chicken. Yep, Chinese-meets-oyster-bar-meets chicken shack. Read more.
Tied for 1st w/LK for most authentic + rich Indian/Pakistani food in the city. Perfect amount of spices. The dhaal, kofta, makhani, all YUM. Also, they offer brain masala on their menu.
Cash only. Definitely one of the best fish and chips places I've ever had.
Giant Primanti Bros.-style Pittsburgh all-in-one sandwiches stuffed with meat, provolone, french fries, and cole slaw.
This cozy, little bar serves experimental beers along side outstanding El Porteño empanadas. Loved the oyster-flavored Chowderhead Stout and mushroom empanada. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
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: Meatball Sandwich. Filled with gooey cheese, marinara, and onions on freshly made onion focaccia from a refreshing, no-frills beer and sandwich joint. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH
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
They famously won the Bobby Flay burrito-off on the Food Network and with a wonderfully griddled tortilla and attention-grabbing size, it's easy to see why. Read more.
Incredibly juicy, non-intimidating, and perfect for both the hungry local and the tourist who’s never had a carne asada SF burrito. Read more.
The cumin lamb belly? Fiery and addictive. Warm egg custard with duck confit and sea urchin? Brilliant. Hot-and-sour pork dumplings made to order? Further proof that MCF is no accident.
Those off-menu offal loaded boat noodles really are quite unusual. The cheap bowl of Thai noodle soup is funky, fun, and challenging all at the same time. Read all about them on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
One of the most popular Chinese restaurants in SF Chinatown. Their egg tarts have centers that really taste of egg, and their dimsum are exceptionally good. Even President Obama recommends it.
Aneighborhood dive bar that also happens to be an Ethiopian restaurant, should you want to chase your whiskey shot with injera.
The pupusas stuffed with cheese and pork are big, fat, and filling, without being overly greasy. They come with fresh pickled cabbage curtido.
The food is great. Get two or more plates and they bring them out family style. It's soo worth it.
For $3.75 you can get the roast pork banh mi with pate . Make sure to leave for lunch early, because there’s always a line out the door. The rest of the menu ranges around $3-$5. Read more.
buy uber-fresh sushi fish (hamachi, sake, mirugai, maguro, uni), seasoned rice vinegar, sticky cal-rose rice, then go home & make chirashi!
The Miso Ramen was pretty good. Not great, but worth stopping in for. Definitely get the spicy sauce add-on then head upstairs to Pika Pika for photo booth madness. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Melt in your mouth salmon teriyaki. Food was ready in less than 5, and all the ingredients were fresh:) Noms.
Chef-owner Sylvia Park Yi's burgers range from the traditional to the Hawaiian-influenced Bula Burger (Niman Ranch beef patty topped with bacon, Swiss cheese and pineapple teriyaki sauce).
Come here and eat noodles. Everything is expertly wok stir-fried imparting a great smokey "wok hay" flavor. Don't miss the Pork Pad Kee Mao. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Come for seriously epic sausage sandwiches & bring them next to Toronado to enjoy a glass of craft draft beer. Don't miss the amazing chili topping and read about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
For 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!! Read more.
This famed Burmese spot really is as great as people say. Don't miss the Tea Leaf Salad or Vegetarian Samusa Soup which both will keep meat-eaters happy. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Ridiculously good sausages and hot dogs. Hard to go wrong with anything but you don't want to miss the Roasted Garlic Sausage or California Dog Wild Style. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This cozy, family-owned restaurant cooks up home style Korean dishes. Be sure to try the garlic and soy sauce chicken as well as the spicy rice cakes.
Takeout Dim Sum. If the line is long, grab a pink order sheet on the way in and fill out the form while you wait. I order the Pork Siu Mai, Shrimp Dumpling, Pot Sticker, Steam BBQ Pork Bun, and Deep
The ladies taking and making your meals are also the co-owners and they are super friendly, too!
Perfect meal for 2: Samusa soup, tea leaf or rainbow salad, and vegetarian noodles. Bonus points for a pitcher of Burma Cooler and/or sitting on the back patio.
Go to Burger Bar and ask for the super secret table in the window... quiet space... amazing view of Union Square...
Get the garlic shrimp burrito. Everything else is fancy mex, but that burrito is standout fancy mex. -Ryan B.
Nothing better than a corned-beef sandwih with Gruyere...it's #74 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Mongolian Cheesesteak + fries = $6 of delicious, unhealthy, heart-stopping lunchtime goodness.
Try the buttery, flaky scones and mince pies, both perfectly pair with a nice cup a' tea. Read more.
The Rebel Within, a soft boiled egg inside a savory muffin/biscuit is spectacular. The kimchi financier is pretty good too.
Han's may look like a dump, but this cheap breakfast spot is a perfect hangover killer. Don't miss the Korean-American crossovers like the Bulgogi Omelette. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
It's really all about the chicken wings... If you're in the mood for a crispy addiction, go for it...
Spice things up with San Tung's notoriously hot dry-fried chicken wings swimming in a sweet and peppery sauce studded with chiles. Read more.
Order the katsu curry...it's #16 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Superfood smoothie is the best, tons of acai, goji, cacao with a kicker of cayenne, ginger, etc. Raw food doesn't come fast, expect 10-15mins per order
This is not a generic tacqueria. It's gourmet Mexican food from big bro resto Mexico DF. Quesadillas Mexico City are like nothing I've ever had before..... And so good! Guacamole is also A+.
Home to one of 2013's best sandwiches in SF, this Memphis-style BBQ spot focuses on dry rubbed meat and BBQ sandwiches. They offer fantastic sauces like the mustard-based South Carolina-style sauce. Read more.
Its large selection of soups, in particular, are as good as they come. Shredded duck meat wonton soup ($6.50) carries flecks of tender duck, with crunchy wontons afloat. Read more.
Great little hole in the wall, clean dining room but with a grungy-looking kitchen. Health Inspection scorecard is only 87, but their food is cheap, kind & generous service, the BEST Crab Rangoons!
Great wraps, sandwiches, salads, and breakfasts. Mediterranean menu decent prices and nice people. Try the 1/2 Italian rotisserie chicken special. very tasty
I generally stick with what they named themselves after. Super Burrito with steak. Comes to about $6. Toss in 3-4 containers of green salsa and I'm a happy camper.
Best burger spot in the city for the $$. Super friendly staff. Burger topping bar...awesome!!
garlic fried black tiger prawns: it is not ordinary friend prawns. The prawns are coated with salty egg yolk which gives great flavor.
The Hoodscope favorite is Special No. 2. For $39.99, you get sweet potato or Cajun fries, 3 lbs of crawfish, a plate of garlic noodles, garlic bread and dessert – easy to fill up a group of 4. Read more.
Cash only! Order the combination bahn mi sandwich ($4) and a meatball soup with no bread($4).
I can't go more than a fortnight without the Meatballs. Also, if you haven't added the Friday night Pop-up dinners to your bucket list, well then you know what has to be done.
Split Pea Seduction has awesome locally sourced sandwiches, soups, and crostatas, which change daily. if you find yourself on gritty 6th St. at lunch time this place is worth a try
Wednesdays from 4-8 are all-you-can-eat wings and they've got pretty cheap beers to go with 'em!
Come for the bumpin' nightclub vibe, stay for the incredibly delicious crispy tacos. Don't miss the Pescado Taco and make sure to use the key words "Nick's Way". Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST CRISPY CHEESE EXPERIENCEThe Cheese Toasties ($7.95) at Cowgirl Creamery's Ferry Building food stand are a dream come true... Read more.
Amazingly good sandwich, bacon is supreme quality and the owner/staff are super friendly. Read more.
go for the rotisserie chicken complete meal. Also, very good hummus and baba ganoush
The only place in the bay area that has Chilean-style empanadas (pino) and they are great! But please remember that this is a take-out place!
One bite of the fried pumpkin strips, coated to a light and almost sweet crisp with salted egg ($7.95), will reveal why it's a best-seller - and a must-order. Read more.
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 before 6 p.m. for the Pi "R" Special: a pizza slice and the beer of the day for six bucks and change. Read more.
The paddy is grilled just the perfect medium, with the two cheese slices hitting you upfront, a load of beef, and riding the rest of the way down with the vegetable textures and the trail of mustard. Read more.
Go-to menu is Salt & Pepper Fried Squid, Roasted Duck, and Chicken & Salted Fish Fried Rice #nomnom
Savor the huarache with cactus salad...it's #59 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
This is the place for a massive, cheap, delicious sub sandwich in San Francisco. Their Meatball Parm Sub really hits the spot when that particular craving strikes. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Go to this soccer-obsessed El Salvadorian cheap eats spot and get some pupusas with a beer. Griddled masa, meat, cheese - what's wrong with that? Nothing. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Smokestack's got you covered with that beer & brisket cravings. They're one of the newest, hottest restaurants bringing to you amazing B.B.Q's and even amazing brews and cocktails. Read more.
Grab a seat outside at this romantic Irish Pub and order up a perfectly poured Guinness and delicious Fish and Chip or Shepherd’s pie.
Enjoy your lunch at Enrico's covered patio at this eatery. The establishment's name pays a nod to the neighborhood's Beat heritage. Read more.
Great for a quick, delicious meal - the Chicken Burrito is amazing. Use Square Order to order ahead and avoid lines
Their chicken sandwiches are not the best, but anything with cold cuts on Dutch crunch bread will treat you right.
This popular sushi spot’s “10 for 10″ special happens every Friday and Saturday night. You can order 10 pieces of Executive Chef Shotaro ‘Sho’ Kamio’s sushi for only $10 from 10pm until close. Read more.
Monday-Friday, from 5:30-7pm, this sushi bar offers $2-$4 small plates and sushi rolls. You can also get the Tokyo trio for $7 you get one draft beer, one handroll, and one shot of Nagori sake. Read more.
Lunch special. $14 for noodle dish (raman,udon and soba) PLUS a rice dish. Had the Katsu don. So good and best value! Easily enough for two.
As a New Yorker, I was more than happy to find that my bagel with lox honestly wasn't that bad. It's not perfect, but it'll do the trick for SF. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Try the Combo Platter - One of the better (best?) Ethiopian places I've been to in SF. Very tasty and super authentic flavors!
Huge, juicy, spit-roasted meat-filled pita sandwiches are what you'll find here. Don't miss the Lamb Leg Sandwich, Greek Fries, & Harissa-Spiked Yogurt and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
On Triple D, Guy called the arepas at Pica Pica a "corn pocket wonder." The gluten-free tortilla acts as the container for dozens of Pica Pica's dishes. Read more.
When a "hole-in-the-wall" turns out to be a bright family-run stop with outrageously good tortas and super authentic Puebla eats; that's 38 material. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Cumin lamb, beef pancakes, and a very generous BYOB policy are the keys to its popularity, and while it's not the place to go for health food, it's spicy and reasonably priced. [Eater 38 Member]
Try the xacuti, a fiery Goan dry curry laced with coconut, white poppy seeds and a pantry's worth of spices. Read more.
Superb ramen (get the tonkotsu with both chashu and kakuni pork) and generally very good cooked dishes. Get the BBQ Kobe beef ribs and the fried shrimp with chili sauce.
This NY Jew has found his pastrami fix in SF. These sandwiches are damn good. Get one with brown mustard and a side of their incredible potato salad and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
I couldn't resist stopping into this liquor store for a Chorizo Super Burrito. It was huge, delicious, filling, & cheap and that tortilla was phenomenal. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Get enormous, cheap platters of rice & fire-roasted chicken at this Vietnamese hole-in-the-wall. Anything other than chicken & you're making a mistake. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
badass charcuterie plate and no-mayo potato salad. screw Flour + Water down the street, you can actually get a place to sit, eat and drink some german brews without too much waiting
Have you tried the cheeseburger with sweet potato fries?...it's #40 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Get the poke bowl and sub veggies in place of rice. Unexpectedly-good recovery meal: the nori, black sesame, pickled cucumber and side of avocado really bring the fresh tuna and veggies together.
Super fresh and healthy. Get the lemongrass pork fresh rolls with crispy goodness. Comes with lots of lettuce, like a salad... But better!
Follow everyone's advise & get the Northern Vietnamese chicken-based Pho Ga. Add an order of Goi Cuon & Vietnamese Coffee and you're ready to kill that hangover. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Cheesesteaks. That's what's good here. The bread itself is worth going for! Cheez wiz makes it legit. Gem of a place in the Excelsior.
We prefer Mandalay to the more famous and always an hour+ wait Burma Superstar. Great food without the wait.
Don't miss the fried softshell crab Po Boy at this tasty food truck. It comes heaped with pickled Old Bay coleslaw, tomatoes and remoulade sauce on toasted French bread. Read more.
Check out this Vietnamese greasy spoon that is enduringly popular with its die-hard fans (and formerly with Julia Child). Fried rice is a favorite. Read more.
Enjoy a wedge of Persillé du Marais, a goat’s-milk blue cheese from Loire Valley, on the shop’s soon-to-open back patio--with a slice of country bread (sold by weight) and a glass of wine (it’s BYO). Read more.
Probably the best Japanese curry in SF. But beware: The Volcano spicy level of curry is HOT. Not like, white people hot (not racist) but Asian people HOT (like fresh jalapeños are for everyday snacks)
Get your brisket, ribs, & burger on at Ryan Farr's takeover of Divis' former Da' Pitt, where you'll be greeted with fried mac and cheese, draft brews, and other delights. Read more.
This place is a hidden gem in the Tenderloin. Chill atmosphere, laid back employees, and delicious sandwiches. Oh and beer on tap!
This place is a great interpretation of mexican food. They don't try to seem authentic and fail, they take the best of street mexican food and mix it with an american twist. Recommended.
If you’re going for the first time, go for pho. (I like the #17 five spice chicken.) Cash-only, but $10 is all you need for a delicious, spicy bowl of noodle soup. Perfect for a quick bite on the go.
Arguello roasts their turkeys on a rotisserie spit, yielding meat that's consistently moist & flavorful. The sandwich has layers of white and dark meat, & their Dutch Crunch bread is sweet and fresh. Read more.
Simple put, El Farolito makes the best damn burrito in the entire world as far as I'm concerned. That crumbled chorizo was seriously unbelievable. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This fancy butcher shop serves up some serious cuts of meat. But, if you're there, you're gonna want to pick up The Zilla, a kimchi and chicharrón topped hot dog. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Seriously, you need to get the Egg Custard Tart. It's the best, freshest, most-savory version of this eggy little pie that I've ever had. Delicious. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
The famed Angry Korean Wings really are worthy of all of the hype. The sweet and spicy gochujang glaze pairs perfectly with those moist, meaty, crispy chicken wings. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
The plate turnover rate at this super-fun and reasonably priced sushi boat restaurant is very high, so everything always remains fresh and delicious. Read more about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Perfectly cooked diner breakfast every time. Get the corned beef hash with eggs over easy and a side of pancakes. Sit at the counter. Done and done.
Don't expect great service or a spectacular clean score. Do expect amazing Pakistani/Indian fare with BYOB perks. Read more.
Super cute, authentic, and delicious Puerto Rican food. What better way to wash down that arroz con pollo than with a gigantic pitcher of heavenly sangria? The happy hour here is an absolute steal!
The crispy bánh mì and amazingly fresh veggie will perfectly melt in your mouth. Trust me, I haven't been able to eat this kind of bánh mì even in Vietnam.
Much less crowded than the other Chinese delis AND they also have a butcher shop in the back. Now that's fresh!!
They have 4 pancakes to choose from, and they take about 40 min to make. Be prepared to wait a long time! It is totally worth it. We've tried original and tuna; both fantastic.
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
Have the feijoada (Brazilian black bean & sausage stew - delicious, rare in SF). Saturday nights only!
Very fresh homemade noodles right at your table. Excellent dumplings. Great service.
Really nice place, surprised to see it tucked in a quiet corner across from Kinokuniya. The food was excellent, the oyako donburi tasted delicious, as did the Uni Ikura and crab donburi with Udon!
They have khao soi, a curry soup/noodle dish from Northern Thailand, and it is delicious and authentic. Also, the pumpkin curry is equally authentic and tasty. We'll definitely be coming back soon!
First time and a huge fan 👍 It's vegetarian but you can bulk up your bowl with healthy fat sources like nuts, avocado, and more. Also, get the chips - they are worth every calorie 😊
Awesome little cafe with the friendliest owners. Must try their Mexican mocha and tamales!
delicious Korean soups - the tofu soon doobu is great, with just the right amount of smoldering spice.
This 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.
Their ramen menu is 2 dishes long -- get the iza ramen spicy! Good level of crowdedness without a ridiculous wait.
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.
So good. Get the #1 with egg and extra veggies. Be sure to get plenty of their house made habanero sauce. It's amazing.
The Ethiopian food Oasis is now serving is fabulous! I'm obsessed with the veggie combo.
The namesake Hinodeya ramen was delicious. The dashi soup tastes lighter than pork-based broth, but it's still packed with flavor. The 5 pieces of tasty karaage won't fill u up before the main event.
Their 500 club is everything a club sandwich should be. Strapped for cash? There's a $3 bologna and cheese sandwich on the menu every day, and it's a good one.
The signature dish is mac & cheese. Tee Off Bar & Grill's version is studded with crispy sauteed pancetta and crowded with cheeses, including cheddar, Monterey, Asiago, fontina, Parmesan & provolone. Read more.
Really good Food. Stop by and support. We opted for mystery plates and everything was amazing. Family style preferred.
We know Arinell's doesn't look like much, but you can't get a better slice of NYC cheese pizza in SF.
Mac and cheese with pulled pork, bacon deviled eggs and pork belly over cheese grits + beer = mouth orgasm!
Small diner-style restaurant with a limited but delicious menu. It's all about the Mac and Cheese but everything is really good.
Great authentic Japanese - every dish is great. Try the fried chicken - yeah, that's right!
Don't let the long line daunt you - the dim sum at this cheap hotspot is well worth the wait. Cha siu bau and har gow are chosen off carts, or order a full dinner entree (try the salt-baked chicken).
There's a reason why the cumin lamb is on 7x7's big eat 2013. Do it. Spicy fried chicken wings are sizzling too :D
Reminds me of being back in the Philippines. Food here is very good. My favorite is corned beef Filipino style yum yum
Good pho (not like Turtle Tower but less scary than the Tenderloin), crepe is awesome as are garlic noodles. Better service than Mission, and better quality food. Worth the longer ride on the 22!
Lahore Karahi now lets you order and pay ahead with your phone. Download the OrderAhead App. Read more.
The Yucatecan food here has a little extra polish, thanks to the chef's higher-end training. The poc-chuc (marinated, grilled pork) is the dish to order. Read more.
Get the bolani, crisped on both sides, with a thin, creamy layer of leek-flecked mashed potatoes at its center. House-made yogurt & a few dots of spicy cilantro chutney set off the flavors. Read more.
creamy tom yum, pad kee mow, and pad see ew are all amazing. Spiciness is at the real thai spicy level. Definitely some of the most authentic thai food in sf.
great staff and food. ask for the Thai menu (actually in Thai) for real country cooking.
Really great atmosphere, service is good, be sure to wear socks, you'll have to remove your shoes
Nothing goes together like beer & pizza, and Long Bridge Pizza finally has both elements in place with the addition of a wine & beer license. They've now added brews on tap and a simple wine selection Read more.
Evenly hot pizza, slightly sweet, delicious sauce. Be patient with sometimes slow service, they have busy moments
Aux Delices serves the best Bo Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaken Beef) in San Francisco, because this is the only restaurant to use tender filet mignon for this dish. Definitely worth the price! Delicious!!
This Russian honey cake is now my favorite cake in all of the land. Also order the bagel w/smoked salmon.
Forget trekking out to the Richmond. You can get delicious dim sum here. Plus Mama Ji is super friendly and lives in the neighborhood herself.
If you guys do not know, the place was taken over the the guys from tempest. Way better bar and the food will knock the socks off. The best thing to happen to the downtown bar scene.
Try the Grilled Pork Bahn Mi - I prefer this bread to Num Pang's crustier bread in New York City!
Try La Mediterranea for cheap and quick entrees with friendly service. We love the Chicken Pomegranate!
The Kraken is a splurge, a delicious and decadent splurge. Get the special version if they're offering it.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST BANH MIThe fish-sauce pork marinade flavor & the meat stays on the grill until charred-sugar smokiness clings to its surface... Read more.
This cute and cheerful sub shop, serves up tastes of East Coast Italian-American goodness like meatball, chicken parm, and roasted pork subs, house pickles, and housemade Italian ice for dessert.
This quality sandwich joint, hidden in a liquor store, is known for their Dutch Crunch. Their sandwiches are huge and hearty, making it a perfect place to gorge. Read more.
Get the hot pastrami and don’t forget the special sauce. The same family has been working in this sandwich shop for more than 20 years and the subs haven’t changed a bit. - Jeremy
The cheap sandwiches from this family-run joint are awesome, but don't miss tasting their own in-house french-fried potato chips. Read more.
ray's homemade hummus is the best hummus you'll ever have! it's in the fridge case along the wall with the cheese and beer.
Add avacado to make any good sandwich great! Also, tip these people nicely, their fantastic!
I'm in a bar... But it's also an Indian restaurant. Baffled. But I like it.
If you're from the east coast, this is the pizza you've been looking for. Sweet Frank's and the Da Vinci pizzas are the way to go
This place is super cheap and delicious, great for lunch. Better than Hayes and Kebab and less expensive. Plus the staff is very friendly and hospitable.
Hand made frozen dumplings ready for you to cook at home. About 20 in each order.
Big selection of beers and the fried pickles are the best. They make their own sausages too. Be sure to order the curry fries!
Head to the best-kept secret in the Mission. Los Yaquis specializes in the Guadelajara street food classic called a torta ahogada (salsa-doused sandwich). Read more.
The All American with pork belly is my favorite burger of all time. Of all time.
Omg, the brussel sprouts, which are DEEP FRIED in duck fat, are incredible. A must have for everyone at the table.
The hand-pulled noodle soup and wontons were truly outstanding, but I'd pass on the soup dumplings in favor of the steamed dumplings next time. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Pupusas are hella fat and good....quality and quantity. The chuchitos are straight up Guatemala style so a big plus for that
Everyone is completely right about that Pork Shoulder Fried Rice. It is so incredibly meaty, comforting, delicious, and nicely prepared. It's an SF must-eat. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
A joint specializing in Philly cheesesteaks is an accommodating one for Philadelphia Eagles fans. During games, Coors Light is $3/pint, and a Bud Light bucket is 6 for $15. Read more.
The more than three decades–old California institution has 10 outposts, each serving more than 20 vegetarian burgers along with Niman Ranch beef burgers.
With over 20 varieties of nigiri at $1.50 apiece, seven $2 hand rolls, and 14 six-piece maki rolls at $3 each. Everyday from 4:30pm-6:30pm, you can also grab $3 beers and carafes of hot sake. Read more.
Go to Marina Submarine and order "the Submarine". The owner makes all of the sandwiches himself. The place doesn't look like much, but there is line out door at lunch time! best subs ever! gotta try!
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.
Any sandwich with the soft sourdough bread is a must but the italian combo or the chicken salad is a must!
It's hard to go wrong here w/all of their offerings of wine, sandwiches (spicy turkey is my fav), cheese, olive oil, and the kouign amanns from Oakland's Starter Bakery. Next to do: Wine Club!
If you crave lamb brains, feet and nuts.... This is place....delicious.
Yes, it’s on 4 wheels, and the dining room is nonexistent. But El Tonayense happens to be one of this city’s most revered Mexican food fixtures. – Samantha Brown
This place opened in Aug '14. The owners are so nice (a mom-and-pop!) and are from Italy - MUST get the gnocchi, any type of pasta. Service top notch (they give you extra meatballs, etc.) INCREDIBLE!!
Truly excellent falafel--crunchy outside, tender inside, green with parsley. Killer hummus, baba, yogurt/tzatziki. Gyros are doner kabab/shwarma style, not the strips of sliced meat. Hot sauce ftw!
This place is awesome. Quite possibly the best baked potatoes we've ever had! Fresh ingredients. Try the BBQ chicken with hot sauce.
This late-night Korean spot is ideal for comfort food and drinks. They're open until 2 a.m., so be sure to try their uniquely flavored soju cocktails and chicken wings before you call it a night.
Check out The Ramp: One of the most unique places in San Francisco will make you wish you had a boat. Read more.
This mom & pop sushi shop serves surprisingly high-quality fish at very reasonable prices. Though with one chef it can be slow, for great cheap sushi it's worth it. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Try the Banyan -- Peanut butter and almond milk acai with bananas, granola, and honey
this is the place to visit if you want a traditional wonton noodles from HK. a few must try/specialties: beef brisket, pork's feet (yes & it is delicious) & liver congee
The only acceptable greasy hangover food spot in the hood. Hold out as long as you can to avoid all the hipsters. Everything's good!
Their fritters--both savory and sweet--are delicious! A warning though: the peanut sauce is VERY spicy!
Order the Dirty Old Man. It's like El De La Foto, But with the chorizo instead of the beef dog.
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.
You might find a line waiting for fancy toast on Josey Baker bread at this Divisadero bakery, with coffee by Four Barrel.
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.
Very very good falafel. All ingredients are fresh and cooked to order. The spicy half pita was delicious and surprisingly inexpensive.
Get the pupusa loco (it's huge, easily shareable). They take their time on the griddle, but it's totally worth it!
Great for cheap, filling, delicious, New Mexican, Southwestern burritos (Keyword: Christmas style) and hearty, flavorful stews like Red Chile Chicken Pozole. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Good selections of Filipino foods. They also have good desserts (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Now that that Adam Jo's Pork Sando is gone, the best play is the burger, which is sin on a bun.
Without a doubt, one of the best ramen joints in SF. The classic Iza Ramen has a rich, soothing tonkotsu broth, thick slab of tender char siu pork, and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. WinstonWanders.com
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
On Wednesdays, this BBQ shop serves up a pretty darned delicious pastrami sandwich. The meat is impressively smokey, thick-cut, & well-spiced. I just found it just a touch dry. WinstonWanders.com
This is where the Greeks eat their sandwiches! It is awesome! "Bomb Sauce" All Day Long.....
Ask for the bone-in-fried-chicken with the variety pack of waffles: whole wheat, sourdough and corn meal
You'd be hard-pressed to find better okonomiyaki in the city. Throw in the Beatles decor, the offal-laden yakitori, and the friendly family vibe and the tiny Halu's a win. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
If you go with the Sukiyaki soup, crack the egg into the broth and it'll hover on the top so you can dip your food in it... Read more.
Step aside Tanpopo, there's a new ramen winner in the hood. Get the tonkotsu, the broth is flavorful without being too salty. Seaweed salad comes with tomatoes and other greenery. Nicer interior too.
Don't be fooled by the rating. This place has great food with fresh ingredients. Also, the host is a gem. Start with the plantains and ask for any of the burritos as a bowl
Margherita with white anchovies (they add at end, so they stay "fresh"). Egg pizza also excellent. Plus they rotate in new toppings often. Great thin crust real Italian style pizza.
Tthere's a different six-layer flavor every day of the week. Wednesday's lasagna is a favorite, with wild mushroom and red wine sauce, cremini, and portobello mushroom sauce. Read more.
Everything was good including service. The restaurant is an awesome addition to the Sunset. Just what we needed! Casual but classy.
Try the bangers and mash, which is just as good – if not better – than anything I’d ever had at pubs in London. Read more.
The Cuban sandwich is excellent. And don't miss the bottle of house made hot sauce on the table. It's good on everything!
Stumbled across this place at SoMa StEat Food park and asked the owner for a recommendation. Gotta say, that "My BFF's BBQ Strip Sandwich" was beyond delicious & extremely filling. WinstonWanders.com
Authentic Eastern European comfort food is a bit of rarity in SF, but this place knocks it out of the park. Everything tastes homemade and the prices are extremely reasonable. WinstonWanders.com
