A. Cafe Alley. Find…read more Tucked between red brick buildings, uncovers a cafe situated in a outdoor patio setting, a pseudo cafe stand that appeared to have been a copper built flower shop posing as a cafe restaurant. Enjoyed an almond latte, ( no soy ). Almond is an extra charge, some cafes are charging extra for these. Here is no exception. Order at a host podium stand, felt a bit odd for me, thought I was going into a restaurant. Service is cordial and efficient that's it. But everything is outdoor. Great vibe, nice break from city exploring. I'll bring friends here for some coffee, palm tree decor, and respite.

I've been wanting to try Cassava for years. I missed out when I lived in the Richmond District…read morewhen they were on Balboa. I missed them in North Beach as I was passing by to do time sensitive errands and there was no line miraculously. Finally I got to try them when I just happened to be near Jackson Square, where they are now located. First off, what a beautiful space! I don't know much about architecture, but I'm a sucker for exposed brick. It feels like an oasis in the middle of downtown. The host asked if I was dining with them, which I said yes. And the I couldn't quite understand her next question, partially my fault. It was Star Wars Day and the background music was from one of the episodes. Not as epic as the Duel of Fates, which I rate a 10, but I'd rate the music playing at around a 6 for intensity. So my ears were tuned to that. Turns out she was asking if I wanted a table, which confused me because I had stated I would be dining there. The next set of patrons also had the same exchange. After some thought, I realize that she must get a lot of questions as they're in the epicenter of the building. There's businesses all around, so the must get a lot of questions for directions. And I'm detailing this because I have a bit of social anxiety and appreciate details like this in other reviews, as a way to mentally prepare myself. But this doesn't affect my rating. The hostess was really nice. I got the egg salad sando, which came with a potato salad. I wasn't expecting the traditional Japanese sando, and I think that helps going in. This sando was more herbaceous from the chives. It also has more texture from the crunchy lettuce. The bread itself was soft, but still had structure. My only wish is that the eggs were creamier. I wanted the kewpie mayo to have more of a presence. But overall it was a good sandwich. And I really enjoyed the potato and cauliflower side. The potatoes were soft and the cauliflower had a good bite. And the bright acidity balanced the richness of the egg. I paired it with an earl grey tea, which was also good. I really want to go back and have a nice cup of coffee and a pastry, and to enjoy the space. They even have blankets as I'm sure it gets chilly. But bring something warm to wear anyway.

Throwback to the 90s with good food, fun atmosphere, and friendly staff. Imagine all the 90s HK pop…read morestars and movie stars, they're all here on the walls! We ended up ordered 1/3 of the menu, probably. Everything from their speciality squab to the limited time menu items like Singaporean chile crab. Everything was really delicious (only complaint is the crab sauce drowning the bread, order the bread to be on the side to avoid this situation). The popular dessert item was the red bean shaved ice, which was very nice to balance out the meal.

WHAT A GEM in SF Chinatown!…read more Hubby secured hard to get reservations and the very next day, I see a friend post her visit on IG Stories. I asked her, "What's good?" Her response... "Everything!" That's all one needs to say. At the entrance, clearly marked are signs reading, "Reservations" and "Walk-ins". Since we had reservations, we waited only a few minutes to get seated at the bar. The bar makes it easy to converse with your partner and to peer over as the fire from the range springs up from the kitchen. Our server brought us some "Free Bites" of roasted peanuts and smashed cucumbers. She was such a pleasant lady with quite the wit that made me laugh between courses. We ordered a full bottle of Negori sake. Note: if you do not finish the sake bottle, they cannot pack it to go for you, so drink up! Obviously, we couldn't order everything on the menu. For our first visit, we definitely wanted their special dish, Fried Squab. It was delicious! The meat was moist and the dipping salt with Sichuan peppercorn paired perfectly! Just don't focus too much on the visual... the head and claws. Hot Mustard Jellyfish Salad ~ I loved the "crunch" of the jellyfish and the hot mustard marinade was just spicy enough to start a slow burn up the nose. Beef Chow Fun Noodles ~ Delicious and so very savory. I was amazed at how flavorful this dish was without being salty. Clay Pot Rice w/Chinese Sausage & Bacon ~ Loved how the entire pot was seasoned nicely. The sauce did not only sit at the top, but penetrated deep down into the rice. XO Escargot w/Milkbread ~ I've only had French Escargot and these are just as good, if not better! Fish Fragrant Eggplant ~ Another savory and very umami dish. Red Bean Shaved Ice ~ Always a refreshing dessert. Dig in for the surprise in the center. We had such a nice, cozy dinner here. Even while at the bar, we never felt for lack of space. They paced the dishes out perfectly, so there was always room to eat and enjoy. Looking forward to returning and trying more items on the menu.

Tried their chicken parm sandos at a popup downtown and they were fantastic! The chicken parms are…read moreserved on fluffy milk bread and the chicken was nicely fried and crispy. I tried both the Classic parm and the K parm, and loved both! The tomato sauce on the classic parm was bright and delicious. The gochujang sauce on the K parm was a cool twist on a classic, I really enjoyed the spiciness it added. Both were great sandwiches. I would definitely come back to have them again! Also they occasionally do different twists on chicken parms which is cool. They've done butter chicken parms, chicken cesar parms, I have tried it but I would have if they were closer to me! I follow them on Instagram so I can stay updated lol

Bette's was a fun little pop up! Sad to see it go! They opened only after work which was a touch…read moreless than ideal and I will say they were not the fastest but can't really expect too much with the space they have. We luckily got in line pretty early and were toward the front when they opened. The sandwiches were delicious. The bread was just soft enough but offering decent structural integrity and their different flavors were quite fun. I will say the vodka sauce one and Korean ones were my favorite. Just wish had something to make it a bit spicier. The chicken was crispy and juicy. Like I said sad to see them go.

Delicious drink and even better service!…read more I had just finished a PilatesFusion workout class at the nearby Bay Club, and wanted a little treat for myself. I Googled ube latte and this came up. Though the Pop-Up by Porter was out of ube croissants, the Iced salted honey pistachio latte with oat milk I had was delicious and so unique. It wasn't overly salty and all the flavors melded together in a refreshing taste. Originally in Seattle, they are in this location temporarily in Levi's Plaza while they wait for the bigger space across the way to finish their lease. I will be back for sure! Come early before their baked goods sell out!

Highly recommend the Black Salted Mocha. I got it iced. Perfect for rare hot days in the City. You…read morecan also get it hot for cold days. Slightly sweet, chocolatey, and yummy. Really hits the spot. The quiche with ham was flaky and delicious, too. The Pop-up by Porter serves onyxcoffeelab. Service was friendly and efficient. Small space but with some outside sitting. Located inside Levi's Plaza on Sansome and Greenwich.

This place truly goes above and beyond. When I needed to replace a string of hearts that I had…read moreoverloved, the staff went out of their way to track one down for me. I always enjoy talking to them about plant care -- they are warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely feel like part of the community. The plants here are healthy and well cared for, unlike what you'd find at some big box stores. Do yourself a favour and support this shop!

You won't find a plant question Lauren doesn't know the answer to. Great selection of unique…read moreplants. Definite upgrade from home depot

Get Low Dumplings is a pop up specializing in won tons, dumplings, siu mai, small eats…read more offerings: classic dumplings, siu mai, "rice rice baby" (food on display in front) locale: eat real fest '19 eats: lamb siu mai (6, 5 pieces) -very juicy, fresh tasting lamb siu mai, -decided to pass on condiments, none needed take outs: -for whatever reason i got bottle of water gratis while waiting for food. maybe it was the sunglasses or someone recognized me.... -overheard prep. lady asking order taker what i ordered. told her "siu mai" in cantonese. got my order pronto. coincidence? maybe *notice dumplings cooked to order, siu mais premade, kept warm in bamboo steamers.

Loved this place!!! Great dumplings with actual homemade flavor. I got the classic dumplings. The…read morepork and chives were amazing and had clearly been prepared with thought. The staff were friendly and very quick. Great place and I'll be back!!!

For those who got to enjoy this, you know what I'm talking about…read more To those who never tried, you'll have to fly five hours and see their next adventure. Thank you, Kelly and Sean, for giving me the opportunity to try your food. Much Mahalo on where your next journey takes you. They provided their modern, upscale take on Hawaiian cuisine and partnered with other skilled chefs in doing popups throughout the City. I've never visited so many bars as a non-alcoholic beverage drinker because of you. Will miss you and hope to stay in touch.

Always fresh and delicious. I've had a lot of mid-bad poke in the city but this hasn't let me…read moredown!! Portions are good and staff is friendly and quick.

I saw the place on my walk back to my hotel and decided to give it a try. It was ok. I think what…read morehappened was I asked for light sauce and it was really light so not much flavor. I left already so I really couldn't go back for more. They have a variety of poki flavors which was nice. Also a variety of toppings. Definitely worth a try!

I don't think I've ever gone to a restaurant before where I thought each dish was so special,…read moreunique, flavorful, and so delicious in its own way. Liholiho is one of a kind with the kitchen central to the space, awesome servers (a few people served us our dishes), and the inside was set up so well. The front area is a bit more casual with bar tops and spaces for a fun date night, and towards the back are more areas for a bit larger groups. I came with a group of four others and we ended up trying so many of the dishes, probably would have been cheaper to do a tasting menu, but here we were doing the dishes family adults. EACH WORTH IT! Photos don't do Justice, but each dish tastes as delicious as it looks!

I've been here for many celebrations and it never misses! The service is always excellent and the…read morepacing of the food is really on point. Whoever is in charge of the music playlist should get a raise because I was not expecting to hear J. Valentine's "I'm Sprung (Bay Area Remix)" in a fine dining establishment but here we were! Duck liver mousse ($8/ea) Savory and sweet, the banana bread as a vehicle for the pate took me by surprise but it surprisingly works! My second favorite dish of the night. Give me 5 more! Poppyseed steam bun ($12/ea) Love the portion and tang of the house made kimchi. I'm just not a huge fan of the glaze on the beef tongue. Fried rice ($19) As an asian who eats rice with every entree, this is a MUST if you're eating any of the meaty entrees! The housemade spam was a nice touch but tbh I prefer the msg of good ol' SPAM. Zuckerman asparagus ($23) Who knew my favorite dish of the night would be a vegetable dish?! The creamy sauce with the crunch of the macadamia and asparagus... I didn't want it to end! This left me wanting to recreate this dish back home! Pork shoulder chop ($46) Porkchop cooked to perfection! Juicy, savory, and not dry. Loved the tang of the mustard braised cabbage. Was definitely satisfied with the portion. Baked hawaii ($15) *not pictured You can't go to LYC without getting a baked hawaii for dessert! If anything is POG flavored, I'm getting it! The fluffy meringue with light chiffon cake balances out the tangy sorbet really well.