i get asked this quite often, so i’ve finally decided to put together a short list of places that i like to go to in the city. these are some places that i would take friends from out of town.
if you see it on my instagram more than once, you know that i really do like it!
bakeries
they have THE BEST kouign amann. i prefer their original flavor but they also have seasonal flavors. their chocolate chip cookie is also quite good.
b.patisserie
2821 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
their almond croissant & ham & cheese croissant are a must. but i think everything there is pretty tasty.
arsicault bakery
397 Arguello Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
i love their super eggy egg tarts with their flakiest crusts. you have to check if they are open because they always seem to be on vacation. sometimes this site is updated to show if they are open or not.
golden gate bakery
1029 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94133
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noods
there is always an hour+ wait for this place because it is one of the better ramen spots in the city. i prefer the chicken paitan over the tonkotsu, but you should see for yourself!
marufuku ramen
1581 Webster St. Ste 235
San Francisco, CA 94115
quan ngon vietnamese noodle house
the star of the show is their chicken pho with the wide noodles. their chicken isn’t dry & their broth is very flavorful. sometimes the noodle to soup ratio is off, but if you like noodles, this shouldn’t be an issue.
quan ngon vietnamese noodle house
2511 Noriega St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
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casual dining
cash only & i recommend going during off peak hours [around 3-4pm] during the weekday. their crab back, crab cocktail, & oysters are my go-tos.
swan oyster depot
1517 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
the tom yum was flavorful and not too sweet. i also recommend getting everything spicy because they do not do things mildly !!!
house of thai
901 Larkin St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
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tasting menus
one of my favorite restaurants in SF. @chefrodneywages is very talented & i absolutely loved everything on the menu. my favorite dish is probably the hokkaido snow beef with bbq sauce. & the caviar bumps are delicious & fun to do!
avery
1552 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
my favorite sushi restaurant in SF. my favorite is their “uni taco” because their uni is sweet & the nori is extra crispy. i always get a few extra of those after the omakase is over.
wako
211 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
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dessert
not only are their desserts photogenic, but they are actually tasty! i recommend the pandan crêpe cake & the oolong cheese tea. their cheese foam is so creamy, just the way i like it.
u :dessert story
3489 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
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if you ever happen to try them, leave me a comment & let me know your thoughts! also, if you would like to see any other lists, please leave suggestions in a comment.