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    4.6 (19 reviews)
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    Ed U.

    Owner Emily Tung made quite a career switch from microbiologist to convenience store entrepreneur, and her new venture in the former Humphry Slocombe space on Harrison shows solid promise. After a couple of failed attempts, I finally made it before their 2PM closing time. I have to admit I was initially disappointed that only two onigiri were left in her basket. I chose the $7 Fig Onigiri and promptly took it to one of her outdoor tables to devour it. As someone who prays at the altar of Family Mart, Lawson's and 7-Eleven, I should disclose that I'm very picky about my onigiri. She found the right consistency in her rice, avoiding the gooey stickiness of lesser rice balls and finding the right tender crisp with her nori (seaweed). The fresh fig filling was tasty and not overly sweet. I thought I might've tasted some of her housemade bacon jam in there as well (Photo 9). That was the only specialty of hers I could try. Apparently you have to come in the morning to try the Fan Tuan, her signature Taiwanese breakfast burrito with purple sticky rice and pork shoulder carnitas. The shop is open until 4PM on Saturdays when she offers specialty bento boxes. On the shelves were snacks like Pockys on one side and various Asian sauces on the other. A return visit is inevitable. I just need to get my butt over here earlier and on the right day. It's open from Wed to Sat only. FOOD - 4 stars...exceptional onigiri...I need to try her other specialties AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...no trace of Humphry here...clean, minimal space SERVICE - 4 stars...cordial TOTAL - 4 stars...shows the promise of things to come RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/y17UGnMZ3U

    Fan Tuan
    Vira P.

    My first fan tuan was in Monterey Park a year ago and I had been searching for them in the Bay Area since. The universe answered my prayers when I heard about the fan tuans at Konbini. (Though I just found out the Taiwanese restaurant near my first apartment in the city called them sticky rice rolls lol). And it was delicious! Every bite was perfect in taste and texture: umami, salty, crunchy, sweet, chewy, and more. And it is very filling. I didn't eat for most of the day, and ended up having fruit for dinner. I also tried their onigiri with avocado and garlic confit. The avocado was fresh and the garlic confit added a depth of savory flavor. It reminded me of something my roommate made in college when I studied in England. I lived in an area that did not have a lot of Asian restaurants nor groceries. But my roommate was missing sushi, and he found a place that sold nori and rice wine vinegar. He made sushi rice and scrambled egg, rolled them in nori with avocado and sun dried tomatoes. It was really good, and this onigiri definitely gave me a Ratatouille moment. Now getting back to Konbini lol, they also sell bentos, snacks, and some Asian pantry items. I saw coriander Doritos, and my bestie LOVES cilantro. So naturally I got her a bag. Even though she eats really healthy, she makes an exception for these because she loved them! I haven't seen them anywhere else, so now it'll be standard procedure for me to get them there whenever I know I'll visit her. I also got a bag of black sesame chex mix, and they were addicting. They were nutty and not too sweet. It's a small store, but there's a good amount of counter seats and a few tables outside if you choose to eat there. And it's very clean and organized. Service has been friendly and welcoming. And if you'll allow me to stand on my soap box this last time.. We live in a time and place where small business are experiencing a lot of challenges. A David and Goliath level of challenges if you will. An awkward situation here or there shouldn't be taken personally nor be a deterrent. A little patience and empathy can go a long way when interacting with anyone. Anyways, thanks for indulging me if you made it this far. Check out their insta for updates on their hot foods and other events.

    When the sun goes down it's After Midnight Taiwan snacks. The bun looks interesting
    Juan V.

    San Francisco is a diverse city and one neighborhood where you will find almost any type of food would be in the Mission District. Being born and raised in the Mission you always have many different convenient stores throughout the District. Most of the convenient stores carry fruits and vegetables and some just have mostly liquor. There a convenient store which sells mostly Japanese goods along with salmon musubi and matcha for Don Juan de la Matcha located at Harrison street between 23rd and 24th street and it is called Konbini. On a hot Spring sunny day in the Mission District stroll I landed at Konbini. You don't have to go to Japantown to find some Japanese products because you can find it at Konbini on Harrison street. They have curated treats from the land of the rising sun also known as Japan. They also have great chips available from Asian along with great drinks. I had their strawberry matcha and it was smooth and tasty. I also had their salmon and egg musubi and it was soft and delicious.You will also find the viral Fan Tuan which they also sometimes have is the purple rice Fan Tuan in the morning. They go quick and it's on the first come and first serve basis. Konbini isn't horsing around and it's not an one trick pony because it has breakfast and lunch treats for people of all ages. Go a few blocks on 24th street where Sean Penn shot the San Francisco classic "Crackers movie "there is a hidden gem like a diamond and a "ruby"they have berry good matcha for Don Juan de la matcha because it went down so "smoothly" and they have tasty salmon and egg "musubi" Go on a Mission stroll with "Don Juan "and find a purple rice treat from China and "Taiwan "come early and grab them before they are "gone"what I am referring to is the only place in SF to sell the purple rice "Fan Tuan"

    Dungeness crab salted egg onigiri
    Alex K.

    Salted egg and dungeness crab onigiri??? How awesome is that!!! Progressive offering on Asian classics, from onigiri, to fantuan, to elevated small batch soy sauce and seasonings... this can only exist in SF

    Salmon Bento

    The food here is awesome! The salmon bento got me hooked on this place. The salmon was so incredibly tender, nothing like I've ever tasted. You can taste the quality of the ingredients & the care that went into making the meal. I also got the fantuan which normally don't order because most places tend to be dry but this one is exceptional. I love how there is a thin layer of rice and stuffed with ingredients. It really changes the experience. Highly recommended.

    One of the walls of snacks
    Cherylynn N.

    4.5 STARS The hottest new trend in the US: Konbini. Japanese-style convenience stores selling fresh, higher quality food options like onigiri and egg sandos. A far cry from gas station food with shriveled schlongs rotating on the "grill" for hours. In late March 2026, Konbini opened in The Mission at the former Humphrey's location. They have an array of Japanese snacks, condiments, creative onigiri (available every day), and bentos (Friday & Saturday). No sandos at this time. A lot of their items are small batched and made by small businesses. For drinks, they have strawberry matcha latte and blood orange spritzer. Most things don't have prices. M Y P I C K S * Smoked Salmon & Egg Musubi ($9 x2) Tasty smoked salmon with a soft layer of egg. The rice is properly cooked but unseasoned. Wished there was a dipping sauce to bring everything together. Nori is wrapped in plastic so it stays crisp. * Strawberry Matcha Latte - Bold and creamy with a natural sweetness from the strawberry puree. * Pocky - Durian - White Chocolate w/ coconut, crushed cashews * Spicy Shrimp Crackers Total: $38.XX Service was very welcoming and gracious with the staff bringing treats out for TT and Biscotti (there's a water bowl for dogs). The store is minimalist and organized with a beautiful jade tiling. Window counter seats and two tables outside. Restroom available. Overall, Konbini is a cute addition to The Mission. I'm looking forward to see what else they have in store in the coming months!

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    Tastes like a savory Twix! Very kind owners and a smoothly run establishment, even early in the day. Great experience overall!

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    4.6(756 reviews)
    3.6 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill
    •$$

    Butter and crumble has me coming back almost every month for their monthly menus with seasonal…read moreitems and unique takes on food items, including the rice roll and patatas bravas. Never could score a preorder box, and instead, line up at 7:45 (earliest you can line up) and wait until opening at 9. Usually spend total 1.5 hours here after receiving the pastries. No matter what flavor the croissant is, it is consistently flaky and buttery. The classic pistachio cardamom sugar croissant is one of my favorite sweet items. Its not too sweet and the flavors are prominent. The rice roll was my favorite monthly flavor for september. The bun was pillowy and soft with meat, scallions and cilantro scattered throughout. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. There is a max 10 pastries, 3 of each pastries limit for each party. They're also able to separate pastries into different boxes if requested when ordering.

    Wow...this place is just a happy beginning!…read more Yes parking may frustrate you at times, and maybe the line is a bit long...even though it moves fast, it looks intimmidating..But this place DELIVERS! They have a pink espresso machine, a pink dough mixer, and the cup lids are pink. The staff is super focused, and friendly....Greeted with smiles and great suggestions, I got to try a number of treats. (Not 10, their max limit per order-customer). The Pistachio croissant...Pretty special, I never had it with a cream filling. The little flat bread with eggplant and pomegranates and harissa drizzle...super!. Tahini chocolate.....the list goes on...The olive bread. So if you are going to make it to any part of the northern CA area, specially San Francisco (Yes, there are great bakeries around here), I would put this on the top of the list, as the preparation is all from scratch, and the unique flavors and approach to some well known treats is something one must enjoy. Oh, and on top of that, I ordered a plain espresso, and the barista managed to do it justice. So dont be on the fence on the coffee making and quality. The location is on the steeper roads that I have no idea how people deal with living here. Good job, as once you stop in the middle of the climb, you will likely spin some tire to get traction, and that is on a dry day! The bakery is among a residential area.

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    OLIVE Specialty Grocery Store

    OLIVE Specialty Grocery Store

    4.6(32 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Inner Richmond

    There are a lot of places to grab drink and ingredients to make food. There is a specialty store in…read moreSan Francisco which has ingredients which are Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, European, and Asian. You will find Turkish sour cherry jam. This place specializes in olives (like the one you put in your dirty martinis). They have thirty different types of olive oils and sell it by the bottles. They also bottles of European wine from Italy and Spain and Middle Eastern wines like Lebanese wine along with Japanese sake. This place is located on Clement street and it's called Olive. On a Friday stroll in San Francisco's Richmond District looking for something to drink, eat, and cook. I landed on Clement street again but this time at a specialty store. Inside you find aisles of ingredients to cook with and bottles of olive oil and specialty wines. They have the Don Juan's favorite Pinot Noir . You will also find wines like Syrah, Sherry and Rosé. They carry artisan pasta for Don Juan's tofu spaghetti ( made with Angel hair). This is the place to create the taste international flavors of different parts of the world. San Francisco Summer is approaching next month some days you have to wear a hat or a "beanie"and some days are so hot you will see some by the beach in a "bikini" you can also get a taste of the world and -Americana-not talking about the movie with "Sydney Sweeney" so grab something at Olives like the ones you pair in a Dirty "Martini" Come get some wine from Armenia , Italy and "Greece "then some that are "Lebanese" which is wine from the "Middle East "and then some Spanish Sherry wine and sake that's "Japanese"

    A cute little specialty shop with Greek and Mediterranean foods available, as well as some other…read moreMiddle Eastern goodies! All good brands and quality and a few things that are harder to find in other stores, we picked up a few things as we were going by. Worth stopping in if you're looking for some a snack, ingredients, or just random stuff to taste.

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    Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace

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    4.4(181 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Inner Richmond
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    It's seems there is lots of places to grab sushi in SF. It has become common to see a California…read moreroll being sold at local store or being offered in lots of restaurants. Sushi has become available and there is some places also sell sashimi. There is one market which has offer fresh sashimi and fresh sushi. They also offer fresh cut of salmon for the Salmon Tobiko Don along with a variety of Japanese goods such as sake and mochi. It is located on Geary Boulevard in SF and it's called Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace. On a Summer stroll on Geary Boulevard in SF I landed at Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace. Inside there is a bunch chips and Hello Kitty candy from the land of the rising sun. You will also find bottles of sake for the party people and teas along with instant ramen noodles ( not Angel hair) .There are also rolls of sushi and sashimi which are made in house to take out. I got the salmon and avocado roll and it was fresh and delicious. I also got the sashimi and the fish was fresh and melted like butter. A good marketplace for sushi and sashimi. Summer is about to be over in a few days and a month so there is no time to "waste"and go to a "space"with lots sushi and sashimi with good flavor and "taste"and it's available at "Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace" Come to Hokkaido for the $10 sushi "deal"or get a sushi box "meal" with Ebi which is cooked shrimp you don't have to "peel"along with rice and with Unagi also known as "eel"

    It was a hot day, so my mom was craving something cold for lunch. She picked the salmon sashimi,…read moreand I picked the salmon salad bowl. I was surprised by how much their selection has expanded since my last visit. They now offer a great variety of sushi, sashimi, and other fresh options, and everything looked delicious. My mom said her salmon sashimi was incredibly fresh and sweet. I really enjoyed my salmon salad bowl, it came with avocado, cucumber, edamame, and seaweed. It was light, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day. My only complaint is that the portion was a little small. I honestly could've eaten two bowls! Lol! This place is small but clean and well organized, and the customer service was friendly and welcoming. I'd definitely come back for another fresh and satisfying meal.

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    Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace - Chicken Karaage

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    Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace - 5/8/25 FYI. Exterior, entrance

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    Diamond Head General Store

    Diamond Head General Store

    4.0(496 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    I just love this place. It's like a little piece of aloha in the middle of the bay area. I love…read morethe feel of the general store along with the shave ice section and the fusion hawaiian food. It's almost like a Matsumoto's meets upscale Zippy's feel. My favorite is the luau curry katsu...huge portion with all the yummy memories of being back home. My daughter loves the spam musubi and she always loves to pick out a small snack from the general store isles. Everyone goes home happy and we always look forward to our next visit to this little "diamond" in the rough.

    cute spot with good energy, but the musubi didn't quite live up to the hype…read more i got the tempura musubi and the bacon, egg & avocado musubi. first impression of the store was really good though. the space was super cute, there were people sitting down and eating, and the musubi were all lined up so it was easy to see what they had. the menu was clear, and the staff was around and happy to answer questions about pricing, which i appreciated. overall, it had a really welcoming and lively energy. the musubi themselves were a little disappointing for me. the rice was really mushy and didn't have much of an individual grain texture. it basically all stuck together, and the rice itself was pretty flavorless. i was expecting something more like sushi rice, although i know that's not necessarily how all musubi are made. the sauce was also kind of unevenly distributed. it was mostly on one end rather than throughout the musubi, so some bites had a lot of flavor while others were pretty plain. that said, i think some of this could just come down to personal preference. someone who likes softer rice or less seasoning might actually enjoy it. it just wasn't quite up to my standards based on what i was expecting. overall, really cute store and good atmosphere, but the musubi themselves were just okay for me.

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    Dining room

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    Wycen Foods - Lap cheong

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    4.2(61 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Chinatown
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    A cool shop in Chinatown, SF. They sell different lap cheung sausages and preserved meats. I got a…read morecouple of the rose wine pork sausages and it was very good. Sweet, and almost running close to becoming a taiwanese sausage. Strong on the wine. I also bought some preserved pork belly (lap yuk) and a duck leg (lap mei) but I haven't tried them yet. If you're flying back it would be a nice little souvenir to bring home.

    This is a local neighborhood institution, starting with a small store where the new MUNI Central…read moreStation sits on the corner of Washington and Stockton. They were the only business in that building on Washington Street before moving to their longtime store on Stockton between Clay and Sacramento, across the street from the Chinatown post office. About seven years ago, likely due to a rent hike, they moved to this location on Clay Street, one building below Stockton Street. They are known for their preserved meats, such as sausages, pork belly, duck, and a variety of legs, wings, and even a pressed duck. In traditional Cantonese cuisine, these are often used in steaming over pork or rice to pass those flavors into those foods. My dad used to stop here after his weekday Chinatown lunches and bring an assortment of meats home and ask the caregiver to steam them as mentioned as a dinner dish. Recent years, my friends from Hawaii stop here when visiting to bring items they can't find on the islands home, freezing some as emergency food. ** Side note, the family is continuing their legacy in other ways with the daughter being a James Beard touted baker who has a store and restaurant in the City.

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    Wycen Foods - Variety of preserved meats and Chinese sausage

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