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Its a trendy, noisy, swank restaurant in the marina. The pomegranate margarita was delicious (would recommend ordering a pitcher and ask your server to go light on the ice). The salsa and chips were a great starter since the salsa tasted very fresh with the organic ingredients used. We tried two of the sides (mexican corn and rice) both of which were great. The scallops over corn were grilled to perfection and incredibly flavorful. We also ordered the chicken enchillatas which were great. Total bill including 2 pitchers for 5 of us was $150 (not including gratuity). Would definately go there again!
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Mamacita
Cuisine: Mexican Nuevo Latino
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Marina |
9/23/2007
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One of the best Thai restaurants that I've been to. We ordered the chix satay and basil eggplant and they were delicious. The chx was tender, flavorful and moist and the eggplant dish was well displayed. We had the pumpkin, scallops and shrimp over noodles, red curry and the rainbow trout and they were all good. The black sticky rice with mango was an excellent way to end the meal. Rates were not bad- for a round of drinks, 2 aps, three entress and one dessert- the damage was $95 including tip (party of 4=~$25pp).
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Suriya Thai Restaurant
Cuisine: Thai
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Mission |
8/31/2007
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We were there for dinner on Sat and got seated right away. The Kashmiri chicken kebobs were probably the best kebabs I have eaten in a while- very well marinated and cooked to perfection. Most of the other grilled food was standard, the biryani wasn't much different from other Indian restaurants but I'd surely go back for their kebobs.
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India Clay Oven
Cuisine: indian
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Outer Richmond |
8/30/2007
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Food was fantastic! we had the salmon curry which was very well spiced, the basil and garlic naan which was delicious, and the okra which was cooked to perfection. The appetizer plate of pakoras and samosas (priced at $6 and serves two) was really good too!
I've heard their lamb chops are delicious as well but our bellies were too full to order any more food!
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Aslam's Rasoi
Cuisine: Pakistani Indian
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Mission |
8/30/2007
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Ambience was intimate, authentic and cozy however the food was atrocious. We ordered the appetizer that was written up as having 7 fresh ingredients to be wrapped in butter lettuce- the ingredients consisted of ginger, peanuts, dried coconut to name a few and left much to be desired. The pah ki mao was flavorless and so was number 40 (roasted egg plant with minced chicken). We had to sprinkle loads of salt, chili and peanut sauce to make the food edible. Wouldn't recommend it unless you want to enjoy an ambience but not the food.
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Khan Toke Thai House
Cuisine: Thai
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Outer Richmond |
8/19/2007
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We went there for a birthday dinner and were very disappointed. The carafe wine was good and the tortelli dessert was amazing. However the entrees left much to be desired. First off, vegetarians be warned- there are only a handful of dishes on the menu to serve your liking. Secondly, the ravioli were laden with grease which took away the taste of the stuffing. Lastly, the traditional pasta with meatballs were soggy with no flavoring. I would go there again but only for the wine and dessert.
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Farina Focaccia & Cucina Italiana
Cuisine: Italian Bistro Ligurian
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Mission |
8/19/2007
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We went there to eat after seeing their ad for bbq meat on the menu. The food was ok compared to the king and I which is right around the corner. Neither of our rice dishers were flavorful although they were warm which convinced us that they were made to order. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you are extremely hungry with no other options.
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Bangkok Noodles
Cuisine: Thai Noodle Shops
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Downtown |
8/12/2006
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Definitely a gold mine!! We went there for dinner and had a swell time! We ordered the cevice mixto which was very well spiced per our request. We also ordered the pollo that was prepared mole style and very tasty. We topped it off with dessert (passion fruit mousse with waffles) which was delicious. Portions are plentiful and the total cost of the dinner was $43 for two. The wait staff was extremely friendly and accommodating to us even though we arrived 5 minutes before the kitchen closed- I highly recommend this swank, upscale restaurant with rich colors and fab food for intimate dining!
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Mochica
Cuisine: Peruvian
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SoMa |
7/21/2006
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We had dinner on a Sunday at 8pm and fortunately we were seated right away. We had the tea leaf salad for an appetizer which was OK (compared to burma superstar). We had the sizzling lamb which was cooked in some delicious spices but was too greasy. The coconut rice was flavorful and moist. overall, I'd rate this restaurant as an average with much to be desired.
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Mandalay Restaurant
Cuisine: Burmese Chinese
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Inner Richmond |
7/16/2006
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We went to Massawa for dinner on a Sat night and the wait staff immediately seated us. The chardonney from cape town, Africa wasn't impressive at all and had a very unusual aftertaste. However, the food was good- we ordered a combination vegetarian and combination meat platter and enjoyed it with some chili paste that we requested on the side. Overall, it was a good experience to be eating in communal style but I wasn't too impressed by the food.
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Massawa
Cuisine: Ethiopian Eritrean
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
7/16/2006
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This up scale Vietnamese restaurant opened up at the old Max's diner on May 17th. The ambience is trendy and hip and the wait staff is friendly and pace your meals so that you're rushed to eat and go. The ginger martini was quite good and so was the beef pha that we had as a starter along with the shrimp apps. Dining is family style and we shared the Caramelized Black Cod which was mouth watering and the pork that was served with unique tasting taro cakes. Overall, a great experience to have (price per person for a cocktail, appetizer and entree $40). I highly recommend making reservations since it gets quite busy.
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Bong Su Restaurant & Lounge
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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SoMa |
6/11/2006
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Dinner there was fabulous! we had baba ghanoush which was rich, creamy and mouth watering. they served it with wheat pita which was a nice change from the traditional white pita bread. We ordered the chix in filo dough which was an amazing mix of cinnamon, raisins, chx and filo dough. The lamb kibbi was OK but could have been more moist. The turkish coffee was good and helped overcome the need to order desserts :)
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La Mediterranee
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Mediterranean
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Upper Fillmore |
5/21/2006
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After hearing much about Tokyo Go Go, I decided to check out for dinner on a Monday night. The cucumber gimlet was refreshing and quite good. We ordered a bunch of sashimis and the golden gate roll (it was OK) and the Azteca roll. The Azteca was my favorite since its a bit spicy and comes with jalapeno toppings :)
The dessert looked good (included ice cream and mochi to name a few) but we were too full to order any more food :)
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Tokyo Go Go
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Mission |
4/27/2006
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I went to Kokkari for a business dinner and absolutely loved their appetizers. Their sample platter with hummus, tahini and pita was great. The friend aubergines were also quite delish and not greasy at all. They have a good selection of wines as well but be careful if you're on a budget because the tab easily adds up to quite a bit!
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Kokkari Estiatorio
Cuisine: Greek Mediterranean
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Downtown |
4/27/2006
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Ti Couz is one of my favorite creperies around town. Their savory crepes are pretty good but be aware of the portions because we barely had room for their delish desserts. I highly recommend the brandy flavored dessert crepes since they are flambeed in front of you!
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Ti Couz
Cuisine: French Dessert
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Mission |
4/27/2006
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if you're looking for a hole in the wall eatery with not much to ambience but great tasting Pakistani food at an inexpensive price, Pakwan's the place to go. Their traditional Nihari and Haleem (approx $7 served in lamb and chicken) are amazing. If you're on a diet, try the tandoori which is moist and succulent.
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Pakwan
Cuisine: Indian
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Mission |
4/27/2006
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I won a gift certificate for $50 (thanks for sfsurvey) and enjoyed a hearty meal for three at the restaurant. The proscuitto with mozzarella was pretty good and the portion was quite large. We didn't enjoy the minestrone soup as much but would recommend the pizza with the pesto sauce sans the tomato sauce. It was unique and quite delish. There was no wait for our table at around 7pm which made the dining experience so much more fun.
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Viva Restaurant
Cuisine: Pizza Italian Seafood
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North Beach |
4/25/2006
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Its one of the bigger Korean restaurants in the area. The food is good, service friendly and the prices are reasonable. Parking is the only drawback to this location.
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Brother's Korean Restaurant
Cuisine: Korean Barbecue bbq
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Inner Richmond |
3/30/2006
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My best friend is Korean so we often go to Korean restaurants in search of the most authentic mom's cooking :) PIne has by far exceeded our expectations. The kim bab reminds us of mom's dinners and the kimchi chige is amazing! Definitely one the best found jewels in the city!
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Pine Restaurant
Cuisine: Korean Barbecue bbq
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Inner Sunset |
3/30/2006
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I had heard so many good things about this restaurant but was very disappointed by the reservations staff. I had left a VM on their reservation line to confirm dinner for two and never received a call back. When I called on the day of the dinner I was told that they hadn't received my request for reservations and were all booked for the night. I explained that my friend and I were celebrating an occasion and were looking forward to eating there- I received no help and was told not even to bother coming in for a walk in because they were all booked for the night. Truly disappointing because the staff was rude, didn't apologize for the oversight in my reservations and didn't make any attempt to help me with an alternate seating.
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Mangarosa Restaurant
Cuisine: Italian Brazilian
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North Beach |
3/4/2006
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Great place for some salsa classes with your meal. I went there with a friend and enjoyed the bollivian food with along with some salsa lessons. The waitstaff was friendly, although the food is mostly fried but good.
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Pena Pacha Mama
Cuisine: South American Bolivian
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North Beach |
2/26/2006
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We went there with a group of 10 friends and appreciated the prompt seating and relaxed atmosphere. It was our first time trying out this joint (we are die hard cha cha fans). The sangria was great but the food was alright. The chicken mole tapas was really good and so was the batata bravas but we were disappointed with the rest of the food. The steamed mussels lacked flavor and most of the other dishes were very greasy (you could see the oil floating around). I don't recommend the roasted eggplant because the oil factor killed the flavor. Fun place for drinks but not much can be said for the food.
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Esperpento Restaurant
Cuisine: Spanish Tapas
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Mission |
2/11/2006
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We had dinner at Blowfish because their sfdineabout town menu looked pretty good. For $31, we had an amazing dinner. We started off with some mango mohitos and cucumber coolers which were pretty deliciously made. The pyramid tar tare is an excellent appetizer (tuna, salmon and avocado) served with ginger and a soy blend sauce. The sushi platter was filling and pretty good (we recommend the spicy tuna & dynamite rolls). After a very heavy meal, we still managed to indulge in the desserts which had an excellent presentation. We recommend the chocolate ganache & the banana and run flambe desserts. The place is trendy and is a good spot for groups. Be aware thought that they hold your reservation for $50 which gets charged to your CC if there's a no show.
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Blowfish, Sushi To Die For
Cuisine: Californian Japanese Sushi
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Mission |
1/24/2006
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If you're looking for some flavorful, authentic, home style Pakistani food, Shalimar's the place to be. There isn't any atmosphere (very basic) and the food may appear greasy to some but it is cooked in the traditional Pakistani way. Try the Nihari or the Haleem both of which are local meat dishes and prepared to perfection. Definately one of my fav places to go to when I'm homesick :)
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Shalimar
Cuisine: Indian
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Polk St./Van Ness |
1/22/2006
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We went to Crustacean for dinner to check out their sfdineabouttown prix fix menu. Instead we landed up ordering ala carte and tasted the roasted salmon, the broiled catch of the day (red snapper) and sea bass. The sea bass lacked some seasoning and was somewhat bland but the salmon was well cooked and marinated in some delish spices. The red snapper was also pretty good (marinated in cumin and other south Asian spices) and the paper noodles could be replaced with their famous garlic noodles (we didn't find it good enough to recommend ordering a side). Overall, the ambience was good, the service pleasant and a great seafood dining experience.
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Crustacean Restaurant
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Polk St./Van Ness |
1/22/2006
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This place is surprisingly big- the narrow alley entrace is decieving- we weren't aware of the patio in the back until we explored the area while waiting for a table at the bar. The Ensalata gambe (shrimp with feta and lime vinegarette) is quite good. So is the bruchetta and caprese salad. The carpacio wasn't very flavorful and I wouldn't recommend it. Great place for big groups and inexpensive dining.
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Bocce Cafe
Cuisine: Italian
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North Beach |
11/12/2005
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A cozy neighborhood dining spot with a great selection. Be prepared to pay a little extra for the high quality food (dinner including soup, main course, dessert and coffee was approx $50)
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Chez Papa Bistro
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Potrero Hill |
11/10/2005
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I visited Americano for drinks and apps on a Friday evening and the restaurant was packed! Great crowd to kick back and enjoy drinks with- the crowd is much more mature compared to some other restaurants on the embarcadero (e.g Gordon Bierch). Great after hour mingling spot.
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Americano
Cuisine: Italian Californian
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Embarcadero |
11/10/2005
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I went her for a date and enjoyed it immensely. Its a cozy, dimly lit elegant dining venue with great dirty martinis- the sake list is extensive with good selections and I highly recommend the tuna tartar, the fab desserts and the mint tea. Definately a place to check out.
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Chaya Brasserie
Cuisine: French Asian
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Embarcadero |
11/10/2005
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Chloe has massive quantities but their food is OK. they don't substitue eggs for egg whites or egg beaters and only have scrammblies.
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Chloe's Cafe
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Noe Valley |
11/5/2005
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Fattoush has the best mediterranean cusine for brunch. they have a great selection of fritatas and scramblies and the mint tea is very refreshing and a great accompliment to a caffeine free meal.
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Fattoush Restaurant
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Mediterranean
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Noe Valley |
11/5/2005
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Great place for breakfast- they have the best begninettes on this side of town- you can grab a paper from the convenient store next door while waiting for your turn during peak hours. I highly recommend their eggs which are very delish.
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Mabel's Just for You Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners Bakeries
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Potrero Hill |
11/5/2005
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Great place for brunch- their eggs are quite good. Plenty of parking is available around the resutaurant.
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Jelly's
Cuisine: Cuban Barbecue Hamburgers
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
11/5/2005
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Great place for brunch on a sunny Sunday. The brunch menu is Ok although a bit overpriced- they have a live salsa band that plays every Sunday at around 3ish which makes it a fun place to be at.
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The Ramp
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Hamburgers
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Potrero Hill |
11/5/2005
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We had a party of 12 and had to wait for a half hour despite having reservations. The food was incredible however our wait staff could learn to be more courteous. Our payment was $1 short (over $600 bill) and she made it a point to raise this issue in a quite rude and obnoxiously loud manner when she could have handled it more tactfully.
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Fresca
Cuisine: Peruvian
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Noe Valley |
10/20/2005
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Having been a fan of Helmand in Cambridge, MA, I decided to celebrate my birthday at this quaint restaurant in north beach. The wait staff were very courteous and friendly and the meal was incredible! I highly recommend the eggplant bharte and koftes! and the turkish coffee is made to order right at your table and is delish! Great place to go on a Thursday since you can walk across the street to the Impala lounge afterwards to work out the food over some hip-hop and house music
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Helmand, The
Cuisine: Afghan
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North Beach |
10/20/2005
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By far the best place and only place to order Indian style pizza. The pizzas are prepared with indian spices and vegetables which make it so unique and delectable! Their serving sizes are enormous so watch out when you order the small pizza since it can easily serve 2-3.
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Zante Indian Cuisine & Pizza
Cuisine: Indian Pizza
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Bernal Heights |
10/20/2005
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Being Indian, I'm always on the look out for good and authentic indian cuisine. Spicy bite has it all- a great selection of dishes, affordable prices and indian-chinese (so hard to find in the US). They even have a website where you can order online and your meal arrives within 20minutes. Check them out at http://www.spicy-bite.com/
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Spicy Bite
Cuisine: Indian
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Bernal Heights |
10/20/2005
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Great neighborhood place for inexpensive chinese/thai food. They don't home deliver but provide take out services. Dont forget to check out the ice cream parlor next door if you're dining in-house.
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Eliza's
Cuisine: Chinese
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Potrero Hill |
10/20/2005
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Very cute bistro with a good selection of wines. Their prix fix menu for $25 is a steal- I highly recommend the duck confit and creme brulee! The wait staff is courteous but could benefit from smiling a bit :)
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Baker Street Bistro
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Cow Hollow |
10/20/2005
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This is a great bistro in the richmond. The atmosphere is funky, elegant and chic and reminds me of the lounge/restaurants in nyc. The food is inexpensive and excellent and the wait staff is extremely friendly and accomodating to your dietary needs.
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Be My Guest Thai Bistro
Cuisine: Thai
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Inner Richmond |
10/20/2005
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This is a great restaurant for inexpensive, wholesome, delish food. The rainbow salad and green tea leaf salads are to die for! Cons-parking can sometime be a problem and there's always a wait. Pros- you can write you phone number on the wait list and the friendly staff will give you a call when its your turn!
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Burma Superstar
Cuisine: Burmese
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Inner Richmond |
10/20/2005
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The prices are reasonable, the tom yum soup is quite yummy and the service is very pleasant- a great neigborhood thai restaurant!
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Siam Dish Thai Restaurant
Cuisine: Thai
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Glen Park |
9/27/2005
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