The Food Emporium is located on the concourse level inside the centre mall. The food court has…read moreplenty of food style options, all tables are for public use. I like the variety and convenience, although I think it's a bit annoying you might need to clean the table yourself before use.

A wide variety of options, including Thai, Japanese, Mexican, Italian, and burgers, plus a decent…read morevegan option as well. Located on the basement level of Westfield San Fransisco. I chose the Pakistani food but there are so many varieties. Its clean!

I recently had the chance to attend a special James Beard-related event at Saluhall, located inside…read morethe IKEA San Francisco building on Market Street, and it turned out to be such a fun and unexpected experience. I had actually never visited Saluhall before, so walking in for the event was my first impression of the space--and it's beautiful. The whole place has a modern Scandinavian feel with lots of warm wood tones, clean lines, and an open layout that makes it feel both stylish and welcoming. For the event, tables were set up throughout the space with different James Beard-recognized chefs and restaurants serving small bites, and it felt like walking through a tasting tour of incredible Bay Area talent. The room buzzed with energy, great food, and even a few familiar faces in the crowd. There were so many standout bites, but a few really stuck with me: From Kristina Costa -- Babka Bread pudding with labneh creme anglaise and citrus supremes, which was rich and comforting in the best way. From David and Serena Fisher -- a super creative porcini meringue with cold-pressed venison tartare with a spring onion veil bite....I may have had 4. From Sana Rival -- cashew dacquoise with chamomile white rum buttercream was just a flavor explosion and the best way to end the night. There were also amazing vendors pouring and sampling, but if I'm being completely honest... the caviar was one of my favorite bites of the entire night. Simple, elegant, and one of those moments where you just pause and enjoy the indulgence. Helpful tip: If Saluhall hosts ticketed events like this again, grab tickets early. The space works really well for tasting-style events and it's a great way to experience multiple Bay Area chefs in one place. Between the beautiful Scandinavian design, the incredible food, and the energy of a room full of chefs and food lovers, it was one of those nights where you walk out thinking, wow, that was special. And now I definitely want to come back and experience Saluhall on a normal day too.

Honestly really nice venue overall, but the unpredictable evening hours and lack of food vendors…read morenowadays (most seem closed?) make it frustrating to visit. Good: - Great atmosphere: There is lots of open seating, making it a good place to sit, read, work, and chat with people. - Work-friendly: Wi-Fi is decent and I saw a few people with a laptop watching movies or working while eating. Frustrating: - Early vendor closures: Most of the food options, including the main IKEA vendor, were completely closed by 6:00 PM. And heck it's not like they have that many food/bars here. - Abrupt hall closure: At 7:00 PM, the entire hall suddenly closed without any announcements, or signage about an early closure. So I got asked to leave while still eating :(. The security folks said they just randomly close early sometimes.

I've tried two of the restaurants here. I had a gyro the first time. I had chicken from the…read morePeruvian restaurant. The food is good. The place looks a bit rundown but the food is good and there are options.

Pretty empty in the food court on a late afternoon. Seems like a good place for relatively cheap…read moreeats if you work nearby. There were a number of food choices, but there were at least two food stalls that were empty. Seems like the food court might be on the down turn. Got sweet and sour chicken from the Chinese spot and it filled me up (tasted ok; too much sauce). You pay, they give you a buzzer and you pick up your order when its read. The guy at the Chinese place was very nice.

Oh man! So I use to perform the Fire Alarm Inspection at the Nordstrom for about 7 years straight…read moretill they closed. Went back to do a job walk foe the entire center and boy was i shocked! I cannot believe how empty this place got. Super sad really. I remember the mall to be packed! One of the most iconic and beautiful Nordstroms. Bloomingdales. The most amazing dome. The upside down Christmas tree under the dome. Man, they use to go all out! And now it's all gone. A literal ghost town inside with scary homeless people running around. Well, at least, Panda is still open and we didn't have to wait in line at all, so that's a plus. I sincerely hope they can salvage this mall and that it would eventually come back to life! I really do hope so!!

Everything went downhill drastically after the iconic four-story Nordstrom and two-story…read moreBloomingdale's were gone. Even 90% of the food court is gone. The remaining eateries are Panda Express and Shake Shack. The movie theater is gone. Walgreens is gone. One entrance to BART/MUNI remained locked. It's so sad to see what happened post-pandemic. The memories of walking around the spiral escalators to Nordstrom, having frozen yogurt while waiting for my grandmother to arrive, sitting next to a Mexican family while eating food court sushi, and shopping for cute clothes at American Eagle Outfitters as a teen. Long live the past of shopping in the 2010s. The entrances on Market Street still smell like urine, though. The majority of SF residents blame the city officials for letting criminals and homelessness go free, which made most retail stores shut down due to robberies. Less than 28 stores remained in business. The best part is that the public restrooms are still open, and there's access to BART/MUNI near the GNC Store. The best shopping mall in SF is Stonestown Galleria, next to San Francisco State University, where you can take the MUNI train M.

Amazing location to buy goods and get a great bite. If you enjoy ramen, sushi or anything anime!…read moreThis is definitely the place to be. You can find anything here. Affordable skin products. Great ppl

There's always something new to see in Japan Center and that's what makes this place so special…read more Whether you want to get something for your home at Daiso (without breaking your piggy bank), or check out an awesome Japanese plant shop, or buy a book or enjoy some of the yummiest Japanese food, it's all here for you to see, taste and buy. Been here since I was little, it's still a wonderful spot to have a touch of everything Japanese.

This food truck is our favorite at Spark Social! The food is authentic, clean and well-priced. The…read moreowner is also very friendly! Rasa Rasa gets 4/4 stars for SAFV: Service Ambiance Food Value for Money

Was thrilled to see an Indonesian food truck when I was at Spark Social! I ordered the gado gado…read morewhich was delicious, I thought the peanut sauce was one of the most authentic I've had in the Bay Area and the portions of veggies were quite generous. Only thing I would change is to have a bit more tofu and tempeh and to drain the veggies a bit more since the bottom of the salad got a bit watery. Quick service and I loved the vibe of the seating areas around the food trucks, even got to watch the 49ers game that was going on! Definitely would return and order from here again, and hoping to try their recently opened restaurant sometime soon.

This is one of my favorite parts of San Francisco; the shopping is high-end. There is so much here…read moreto do and lots of restaurants to choose from. We always stay at St. Francis, a beautiful, perfect location. In winter, they have an ice skating rink and the big Christmas tree, a great holiday spot to get your Christmas celebrations started. As I said, the shopping is fierce! Cheers, my friends SYOY 04/01/26

The middle of everything in SFO!! It has my faves Macys, Tiffany's and Neiman Marcus! Plus the…read moreChristmas holidays here are wonderful with the big beautiful tree and the ice skating rink! Great ambiance and there is underground parking ! Love it !

This was one of the quickest options available to me in Soma area on doordash. Food was ready quick…read moreand end to end I was eating within 20 somethings mins of ordering. They have hangover soup so I wanna try it one time. The side dishes were all kind of the same and I'm really glad I got the kimchi add on. I appreciate they had purple (white + black) rice and japchae as well

Absolutely terrific!…read more Tasty little bowls that are customizable with fresh ingredients, well crafted and thoughtfully made. I got the spicy Bulgogi with half purple rice/half Japchae and all the fixings. Great service, with a cute little outdoor eating area on Valencia. One of those times where the food matches the ambience of the street life perfectly. If you're the mission and interested in something that isn't a burrito, I highly recommend this comfort food (can it be "comfort food", if I didn't grow up eating it? I don't care. It feels like love).

This place has been on my list to try for awhile. It's sometimes hard to believe when a business…read morehas this many great reviews, but I picked this place for our anniversary dinner. I ordered the Double Fried Chicken Wings, Spicy Raw Crab and the Spicy Seafood JJamPPong. The JJamPPong was so unbelievably good, so savory, spicy and packed with flavor. Everything was great, nice healthy level of spicy. Service was so friendly and nice, and accommodating. The food and service were prompt and it was just overall a good experience. I would definitely be back for more.

I came here expecting a solid Korean-Chinese meal, but the experience didn't live up to the hype…read more The customer service was disrespectful the staff came off as rude and inattentive, which set a bad tone from the start. We ordered jjamppong, jajangmyeon, and spicy marinated crab. The flavors were underwhelming, and nothing really stood out compared to other spots in the city. On top of that, the prices felt too high for the quality and portion size. Overall, it felt like you're paying more for reputation than actual food. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return.

SPARK Social SF is one of those places we end up at again and again, usually without overplanning…read moreit. It just works. Open air, a mix of food trucks, people hanging out, dogs everywhere, and that easy San Francisco energy where you can show up however you are and it fits. It never feels like a production, just a good place to land. We have eaten our way through a decent chunk of the trucks at this point, and that is half the fun. One day it is something messy and indulgent, the next it is lighter, but it always hits. Grabbing a drink, finding a spot at the picnic tables, and slowly settling in as the place fills up is kind of the rhythm. It is social without being overwhelming, lively without being chaotic. What keeps us coming back is how consistent it feels in the best way. It is easy, flexible, and always a good time whether you stay for an hour or lose an entire afternoon there. It is the kind of spot that turns into a routine before you even realize it, and honestly, we are not mad about it.

Spark Social is a great place to host an event. Big ones (company-sponsored), small ones (a group…read moreof friends huddling at a table), really any of them, because they have a couple different set ups that are open for reservations, but they can also accommodate walk-ins with the abundance of seating. Beyond that, the food and drinks are all food truck based. They are all quite good, and there's a wide variety of items. This also means a good variety for folks with different dietary needs, because they are mostly picking their own food. I have always enjoyed my time here, whether it's on company dime or if I'm just hanging out with friends. I do wish that there are more heaters around for the colder days but that's just life in the bay! It can be kind of cold and foggy all seasons here, so if you have a solid group of folks I'd recommend reserving a spot with a fire pit. One more note: parking can be tough. You either have to circle around for street parking, or rideshare here.