This food court is NOT like any other that I have ever seen! Wow! I want one of these closer to…read morewhere I live, for sure! We were using the BART for most of our public transportation on our recent vacation in San Francisco (based in Daly City for the week at an amazing AirBnB). The Westfield Centre is at an extremely convenient location when using BART. Just get off BART at Powell Street and walk up and right into the mall and this amazing Food Emporium is right there. There are SO many wonderful choices. It was so hard to choose. It isn't a simple collection of fast food types of food. These are places you really want to go to: Lobster Me, Hot Spud, Korean Barbecue, Ghirardelli, Bazille, Fire of Brazil, Loving Hut Vegan Cuisine, Sarku Japan, Pressed Juicery, and so many more! Hubby and I chose to share a Lobster Roll meal and Clam Chowder from Lobster Me and a Shrimp Spud from Hot Spud. We loved it all.

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.

My family and I stopped in for the first time on our way out for the day to run errands last week…read more The ambiance is very welcoming and offers modern, new age cafeteria vibes. We had Smish Smash burger and the service and food were great. A nice new addition on Market St for lunch or a quick bite with a great variety of options.

This is the saddest food hall I've ever been to…read more We came to eat noodles or swedish meatballs. Noodle shop was gone. Swedish meatballs closed up early! We did not stay for other offerings. Otherwise, it has a very cool vibe and feels hip. If only there were more places available.

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.

Had the garlic pork and broccoli. It wasn't bad, but a bit pricy (like $16) for the amount of food…read moreI got. In such a small takeout container, I'd expect more food honestly. Food came fairly fast. And there were some places to sit. It's like in a basement so it feels very hole-in-the-wall esque.

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.

Yep... another reason to LOVE SF. Culture, community, and somehow... magically clean?! Like I don't…read moreknow what spell they cast over Japantown but the usual city "aroma" is nowhere to be found lol. Just good vibes, music, anime, cosplay sightings, and me absolutely losing it over a Japanese vintage shop like it was a life event. Gifts everywhere, manga on manga on manga... I blinked and suddenly I needed everything. You can literally watch fresh udon being made, bounce between ramen spots, sip tea like you have your life together, and yes... plenty of veggie and vegan friendly options so we're all thriving. And the history? Not just cute... it's legit. This is the OLDEST Japantown in the U.S. and one of only three left, built after the 1906 earthquake when Japanese communities relocated here and made it their cultural home (Japantown Cultural District⁠). It was once a booming hub with hundreds of businesses before WWII internment basically wiped it out, and the community had to rebuild from scratch after . So yeah... what you're walking through now is resilience with really good snacks. Hit the mall, the Peace Pagoda, the paper stores (origami, stationery, art... obsessed), and all the Ghibli love. Cute AND historic... we love a neighborhood with depth.

Just learned that Japan Center is isn't going to house KOHO anymore. JC needed an organization like…read morethat to give it heart & soul. The whole place felt different with KOHO there, better. When I first moved to the SF area over 20 years ago, I felt that JC had a lot of potential. It had some good shops & restaurants, but needed to be reinvigorated. It's improved to a certain degree over the years, in certain ways, but has also lost some good anchor stores that gave it a more authentic Japanese feeling, like Genji Antiques, the Kotobuki ceramics shop, and Sain Saine traditional anma massage. There are so many shops, ideas, and products that could have been brought over from Japan over the years; it made me wonder if any of the JC decision makers have ever been back to the mother country! KOHO gave JC a cultural base, with creative people, which, over time, could have positively influenced the development of the entire mall. I'll be attending KOHO's Obon event in Golden Gate Park next weekend. Having a large space to organize from in the heart of Japantown has made important events like that possible. Before KOHO moved in, there was just another dollar store there. Then it was empty for a long time. I imagine it will be empty for a while after KOHO moves out, so the rent money JC is seeking won't be coming right away. And who will move in? Another uninspiring shop w/ a weak connection to Japan and its culture? Or another Korean cosmetics store? (I'm not against Korean cosmetics, but there are so many interesting Japanese products and brands that could be promoted via JC.) Anyway, money wins out over heart & soul yet again. It's sad.

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

I came to Spark Social over the weekend for a baby shower. Before going, I looked through all of…read morethe food trucks online and decided on Rasa Rasa since I love Indonesian food and have had it many times, including while traveling abroad. I ordered the beef rendang, which came with rice, jackfruit, greens, a boiled egg, and a shrimp chip. Overall, it was a good, flavorful meal and definitely hit the spot compared to the other options at Spark Social. My only feedback is that the rendang could have had a little more depth and umami. The flavor was on the lighter side, which I assume is to make it more approachable for people who may not be familiar with Indonesian food. I also ordered the wings, and they were good. They were crispy and came with a sweet chili sauce that paired well with them. Nothing especially unique, but still tasty. I'd definitely come back if I was at Spark Social again and wanted Indonesian food.

I've been coming to Union square for years, and it never seems to get old. Right in the middle of…read moredowntown surrounded by big stores and busy streets, Union square just feels like a peaceful little spot where you can put a pause on the chaos of the city. The lawn is always green and beautiful, perfect for letting my fur baby run around and play (potty too) and you will always see people enjoying the space, stretched out reading or talking with friends or just soaking up the peaceful space. One of my favorite things about Union square is the art. The giant hearts are iconic in San Francisco and they're always being repainted and reimagined by different artists. So no matter how many times you come here, you will always see something new. I've seen so many versions over the years but I still stop to look at them every time I'm here because there is always something new to. The hearts the statues, the occasional pop-up installations or performances, the square always feels peaceful but alive. There is also always something going on. On my last visit here there were ping pong tables set up everywhere with people playing. I saw juggling classes being offered and arts programs for kids with people gathered around having a good time. There was a reading area and books brought in on carts. They even still had up there holiday backdrop that looks like it was put there just for people to use for the perfect insta shot. There are plenty of tables and benches scattered around so it's easy to grab a seat and stay a while. Even if you're just passing through and you need to rest your dogs for a few minutes, this is the perfect spot. I spent more than a few afternoons here people watching or enjoying a snack from the little stand nearby. It's really a great place to spend some time and a must do if you are in San Francisco. On the weekends you will find people trying to usher you onto bus tours or maybe sell you souvenirs, but you might also witness an event or see straight performers so you never really know what you're going to get. This is a place for visitors and locals with nice surroundings where you can really get a feel for and just to take in the city.

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

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).

Walking through San Francisco you run into international cuisines. Some foods from other countries…read moreother than the USA have many varieties of restaurants. When thinking of South Korean food you will find different varieties. There is one spot which serves more casual lunch boxes with South Korean dishes . It's located inside the Market on Market street and it's called Matko. On a Civic Center stroll I landed inside the Market on Market street. Inside the Market there are a few restaurants left after the former Headquarters of Twitter also known as X left the building. I decided to try the Matko which serves casual South Korean food. They sell many handy meals like the hangover soup. I got savory chicken bowl. It had pieces of chicken with no bones or legs and the meat was so tender. It had some noodles which wasn't angel hair and it had some corn like some in SF. I then added the purple rice which went paired well with the meal. A great spot where X use to mark the spot on Market street. Inside Market street Market there is a food court in the "complex" which was once the Headquarters of Twitter now known as "X"when it come to the future of San Francisco it's not even at its "apex" and everybody wondering and waiting on what's "next" Come on to Market before the Summer is "over"it's the middle of September almost "October"need something to get "sober"then grab some soup at Matko called the "Hangover"

For lunch, I was a bit overwhelmed with the amount of food, even for me. The portion sizes are…read morefamily style or at least for two people. My lunch started with a shrimp dumpling appetizer $15. This was a clean tasting dish with a good ratio of pork and shrimp filling. It was served on a bed of cabbage and came with a side of soy sauce, top off with cilantro to add flavor. Lighter dishes pair well with the heavier meat dishes like their double fried honey chili Korean fried chicken ("KFC".) They use a secret recipe batter that keeps the chicken crunchy when coated with the honey chili sauce. The meat was juicy and soft inside. This was a semi-sweet glaze with slice amount of spicy heat. My guess is they used Korean gochujang (fermented red chili paste) as part of the glaze. When my Hong Kong style crispy noodles shrimp $21 arrived, I knew I had to take some of this home. The chef knows how to make this dish well. Some places will saturate the noodles too much making it not crispy. I love how they put a medley of bok choy and choy sum vegetables in this dish to make it healthier. Service was excellent. Side notes: Jun the Korean women owner that created the menu, wasn't here today. Otherwise I would tell her in-person again how much I enjoyed her food. Luckily her husband Morgan was here and I told him. Sitting closer to the front counter will allow you to smell all the wonderful dishes coming out. Someone ordered a pork dish and that smelled great. I need to order that next time.

I'm from LA Koreatown so I feel like I've had pretty good Korean food and a lot of jjamppong, but…read morethis place was seriously SO good. I got the regular jjamppong and I was honestly surprised how good everything was. The meat inside was really tender and seasoned so well, and the seafood tasted super fresh. Especially the shrimp!! It was so plump and juicy. The broth was also really good because it wasn't just super salty or crazy spicy. It had a lot of flavor but I could keep eating it without getting tired of it. Also a lot of vegetables and the portion was HUGE. Even the danmuji was good lol. They had jalapeño with it so it had a little spicy kick and I loved that. Everyone working there was also really nice and friendly. I went around 5 and they already looked pretty busy with a lot of takeout orders, but everyone was still very kind. I'm actually sad I couldn't finish it because I had to go straight to the airport after this and fly back to LA, so I couldn't even take the leftovers I don't leave reviews that often but I really liked this place. I would 100% come back next time I'm in SF.

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 such a fun spot, especially when the weather is nice! I've been here many times and…read morealways have a good time. There are tons of food options, plus beer and wine, so it's great for a big group or even just hanging out with a friend. I've tried the sandwiches, dumplings, Mexican food, and empanadas and have really enjoyed everything. The empanadas are especially good, and the beer is even better! There are two different sections across the street from each other, and both have plenty to choose from. They also have mini golf, fire pits, and larger cabanas you can rent, which is great for birthdays or group events. It's all outdoors, so definitely come on a nice SF day. Good food, drinks, lots of space, and a really fun atmosphere. I've been back several times and will definitely keep coming!