Pretty solid smash burger! Fries are delicious as well…read more Added on the chicken bites - mild spice. Paired it with their orange sauce + jalapeño sauce. Great cider on tap while we waited. I'd give yourself some wiggle room to hang but the sweet spot is coming for a late lunch/very early dinner to beat the crowd. Lots of indoor dining space but very limited outdoor space. A1 service is the cherry on top!

This is a unique spot in the Sunset and a good one, I might add, due to its shared space with Two…read morePitchers Brewing. (I wrote a review for them as well). I was super excited upon learning that a brick and mortar was in store for Maillards. I've been coming to the Outer Sunset Farmers Market forever, so I'm familiar with the ultra busy, ultra long lines of peeps waiting for their super popular smash burger and fries. Because of its popularity, we knew we would fare better coming on a weekday rather than chance an impossible crowd on a weekend. It's safe to say that even at opening time on a Thursday at 4pm, the line was out the door and growing by the minute when we pulled up at 4:10pm. The Sunset District is a well rounded, chill vibe neighborhood that is super family friendly and dog friendly, so it is no surprise that there were several families with babies (and when I say babies, that includes newborns) and dogs inside and outside. My daughter and I already know we love the smash burgers and fries. Though I wanted to try the cauliflower bites, the ice cream, and perhaps a sando, we were in dire need of familiar comfort. We ordered two Maillards burgers (single for me, double for my kiddo). I also ordered the Garlic Crunch Caesar which was divine. It had the perfect consistency of a salad with added texture. It was about 40 minutes from getting in line to getting our food (15 minutes to get to the register, another 25 to get the food). Our pager buzzed a bit earlier, but when we went to the counter to pick up our order, they assigned the wrong pager to our order. It wasn't a huge deal, but we were starving lol. We probably waited another 10 minutes after that. By the time we left (some time after 5pm), the line was halfway to the street corner. There are plenty of tables, but as busy as it gets, there may not be a place to sit. Something to consider. The food is five stars. The experience combined with the food altogether is four stars.

Delicious food, especially the al Pastor tacos. The…read moreCaesar's salad was made very well.

The food here is exceptional and it's all vegan! It's technically a vegan bar, but I don't drink…read moreand I still had a great time. There are tables in the back room that's quite dark, so it would be a nice date spot. But the front area has tables that are more well lit. The only thing I wasn't into was the music. But I'd still go back.

Just had a great pop-up experience with these chefs via feastly (they have a monthly pop-up). The…read morecuisine is interesting and is a fusion of Asian and Mexican influences with a focus on sourcing materials locally (within 100 miles).

I've been to several of their events. Such amazing food and a unique experience! The chef takes the…read moretime to share the inspiration and preparation for each of the dishes. My favorite dishes include the tuna poke on plantain pancakes, braised pork belly, salad, and spring rolls. I highly recommend that you check out one of their events. I leave each dinner looking forward the next.

I was shocked to read about the long waitlist years ago and I never bother to put my name on it…read more Not only I have to wait for years but I also have to cook the noodles myself - thanks but no thanks - especially I spent way too much money on kickstarter for a series of failed projects/scams in the past. But my sister had enough faith in him that she put her name down in the waitlist a couple years ago. A few days before Valentine's day in 2026, my sister got the email asking her to confirm her order quantities and to pick up on Valentine's day. Apparently, my sister completely forgot her order. lol! This guy have more integrity than kickstarter projects and to keep his promise and to fulfill the orders!!! It's my first time having sweet water noodles. I have never visited Cheng Du in China (it's on my bucket list) so I cannot tell how authentic this really is. As a noodle dish, I really love it. I would buy the sauce itself and toss with any other noodles. (Business opportunity there!) The instruction to cook the noodles is super clear and it's a very simple and easy dish to make. If you can boil water in a pot, you can make the noodles based on the instruction with this noodles kit. The rice crispy gave an excellent crunch. (Now I can see why Paik Jong Won added the uncooked instant noodles crumbs from the package to a bowl of instant noodles). The noodles texture is lovely, it has a chewy (or the Taiwanese/Chinese known as "QQ") bite to it. The portion is quite generous too - it's one of those satisfying portions :) I don't think I want to wait for 2 years for this again. But when he opens the store or start selling the sauce, I will be there for sure!!

I've never had noodles like this before! They were so good - nutty, garlicky with the perfect…read moreamount of crunch from the toppings. The instructions were extremely clear. I would recommend dusting off some of the flour before tossing into the boiling water. The pickup was straightforward- it was easy to find the location. William threw in a snack along with the order which was highly appreciated! :)

I can't say enough good things about this burger spot. I decided to try it after seeing that it was…read morerated in the top 100 restaurants in the bay this year, and a burger joint at that. The burgers were absolutely amazing, perfectly cooked, jam packed with flavor, and seriously filling. Gotta get a side of Vic's Mac sauce. On top of that staff was friendly and welcoming and the owner was behind the grill himself. Even came out to greet us. Definitely the best burger spot in the city. I'll be coming back for sure!!!

Came right when they opened (which was the perfect time imo). Parking was difficult to find…read moreinitially - but after circling around a few times, I realized there is a garage in the same building. Now to the best park...the food! Easily one of the best smash burgers I've had in the bay. I got the cheeseboiga single. Shoe string fries had the best crisp. And take it from me - please don't skip the banana pudding! Service was prompt, and met with a smile. She was patient while we took a while to decide our order. Also, keep a look out for specials. I noticed the special signs right after i placed my order. Food also came out just as quickly. I hope they add more food spots in this food hall! Ambiance is modern, clean. (And there's a Photo Booth!) we will be back!!!

Overall, I really enjoyed my meal here and recommend others try it out, especially if you're…read morelooking for a lazy bear-esque experience without the lazy bear price. Pros: -good service and pacing of courses -incredible and interesting flavors -great company at the communal table -helpful descriptions in between each course and you can see them preparing each dish Cons: -location is out of the way in Bayview -the pop up is in a sake distillery and it was cold inside. Might be nice to add some mood lighting or something to improve the ambience as well.

Wonderful omakase experience for a crab lover. This is a 6…read morecourse meal. My fave is the chawanmushi with fish roe, clean yet super smooth Steam crab is sweet, fresh taste with wonderful butter sweet dip ( sambal is a nice side kick to clean the palate) Cold Soba crab with zest tangerine with mustard dressing. Enough portion, not to fill u up, but to awaken your hunger to taste more of the upcoming dishes Attentive services, not rush with informative of each dishes. Truly appreciate this! I wish I can have a warm green tea to pair with the meals Am I goong to come back or bring friend? Yes!

My bestie already celebrated my birthday with me, but she still wanted to take me out on a little…read moredate -- which was honestly so sweet. She surprised me with a reservation at Ox + Tiger and I was immediately impressed. The restaurant only seats 8 people, making the whole experience super intimate and personal. When Japanese and Filipino flavors come together, you get such a unique fusion cuisine inspired by chef couple Ej and Hatomi. Dinner was more than just a meal it was a 2 to 2.5 hour storytelling experience about their menu creations, how they met, and the grind behind keeping their dream alive. The menu changes monthly, so even if I told you what we had, you probably wouldn't get the same dishes unless you book now lol. It's a 3-course menu with optional add-ons, and definitely unlike any restaurant I've been to before. As a Filipino, I'll admit I can be picky with Filipino-inspired food because we grow up spoiled by our parents' cooking but this? I was genuinely impressed. Think familiar flavors recreated in their own creative and elevated way. Highly recommend.

First started as a pop-up in 2018, Ox+Tiger offers Filipino/Japanese fusion cuisine inspired by the…read morelives of the two chefs behind the kitchen. Situated in a small, 8 seat counter, dinner is intimate with dishes being prepared right in front of you. The menu features three courses, an appetizer, main, and a dessert - with the option for an additional add-on. Our meal featured a focus on fish, in particular mackerel and monkfish. Each of the dishes were deconstructions of familiar concepts such as Caesar salad and a California roll, but enhanced with new flavors. The mackerel was sublime, perfectly charred exterior with a still raw interior. The monkfish was tender, coated in a ginger, wasabi sauce next to crispy sweet rice and avocado. The dessert was by far the most unique, being a miso dashi, mushroom cherry coated coconut ice cream with a tupig-like mochi on the side. The savory, sweet, sour combination completely catches you off guard but becomes increasingly addictive the more you eat. So bold and absolutely memorable. Ox&Tiger takes familiar concepts, breaks them apart, then fuses them back together with a flair of Filipino and Japanese flavors. This results in dishes that are utterly unique and innovative. Additionally, with menus and playlists designed by family, this truly feels like the epitome of a family-run business and a meal cooked with so much care in front of you. This is absolutely worth a visit and an opportunity to try new flavors you've never experienced before.

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.

I was able to try the tri-tip and pulled pork, along with the potato salad and everything was…read moreabsolutely delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the side were just as impressive. You can always tell when food hits the mark because people actually go back for seconds, and in this case, they did!

Hired Mike for my husband's 50th birthday party. From…read moretalking with him months ago and organizing date, time and set up, Mike helped me every step of the way. Every single person who attended was raving about his food! Thanks Mike for making this such a rememberable occasion!

Exceptionally great food, customer service and great place. looking forward to visit again every…read moretime I come to SF.

The food was insannnne! Must try: Honey butter garlic chips, perilla oil noodles and fried chicken.read more