My family and I stopped in for the first time on our way out for the day to run errands last week. 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. read more

This is the saddest food hall I've ever been to. 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. read more

Honestly really nice venue overall, but the unpredictable evening hours and lack of food vendors nowadays (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. read more

Bright, clean and airy vibe at the new food hall next to IKEA on Market St. We grabbed a beer at the downstairs bar with complimentary popcorn. The bartender was friendly and provided great service. Food vendors looked amazing on a Sunday afternoon. We will be back! read more

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Limited food choices, was hoping they had more variety but basically a bar, dessert/bakery place, and a sandwich place as choices. Service was prompt at the 2 places we tried. Overall nice venue though with lots of space, seating, and a shuffleboard which was fun for the kids! read more

Very impressed, great spot to catch World Cup games during the week. Huge projector just past the bar. Smish Smash and Spirited have great deals right now, burger and lager for $10?!?!? Nice loyalty bonuses too through your cell/Cash App. Very fast WiFi. read more

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I recently had the chance to attend a special James Beard-related event at Saluhall, located inside the 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. read more

Saluhall - So unique and glad I tried it. - Food Court Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has so much potential if the IKEA management would get out of the way - this is an ideal for pre- and post- show eating and drinking for visitors to the Warfield and Golden Gate theater plus - could do some amazing cross promotions - they also could host different events highlighting SF Bay area restaurants, chefs and local foods. Could also be an ideal rent out for hosting corporate and personal events - would love it if they stayed open later - and provided incentives for new tenants for a broader variety of food - they need to extend hours to cater to the pre- and post- shows that are on in the area!!! A place with such potential!!!! Management and landlord needs to listen to their tenants! read more

I attended a ticketed event last night celebrating James Beard Foundation nominees and award recipients at Saluhall which was used as the venue. Never having visited Saluhall before, I found the space very appealing - modern, Scandanavian décor with wood. There were tables set up for each nominee's restaurant to offer " bites ". The food was delicious! The crowd included celebrities such as Tyler Florence and MC Liam MaClem. I have to shout out these restaurants and food vendors: Mama (Oakland) chef Priscilla Przygocki's Capeletti with Porcini Mousse with Parmigiano Regiano ; 7 Adams' Porcini Meringue with Cold Pressed Venison Tartare bite ; Azalina's Pumpkin Noodle (sheet) with Dungeness Crab, octopus, sweet potato dressing, crispy chicken and green chimichurri sauce (wow!)...so many wonderful restaurants, wineries and vendors such as Charles Chocolates and Graffeo Coffee. An astounding event. Thanks to the James Beard Foundation for recognizing San Francisco Bay Area gems read more

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Oh that was a disappointing experience. While I still love the overall idea of having the saluhall on market. It's is such a refreshing new spot for this landmark but challenged street and I thank IKEA for investing in the city. So why was I disappointed- they change the bakery - instead of great sandwiches, rolls, inspiring pastries and great great (whole wheat ) bread that they baked in house they now use those oven for another pizza place and only serving pastries where they once had all the great items. Now it's nothing great only sweet on sweet with mostly something sweet on addition. The only thing they had "savory" at the time of the review (July 2025) was prosciutto brie - sounds good right? Well thy messed it up cause they lit it on a sweet croissant:( Please reconsider that change. read more

Saluhall - Veggie burger with slaw and a drink - Food Court Near Me - San Francisco, California

Saluhall has something for everyone. I tried the veggie dog for a quick bite. Vendors include curry up now Casa borinquena Momo El ultimo baile Sate t soto (coming soon) Of course there's your standard ikea fare of salmon and meatballs. read more

Saluhall - Veggie dog - Food Court Near Me - San Francisco, California

I heard about this food hall and actually stumbled upon this Ikea/food hall as my boyfriend and I were walking back to our car. My boyfriend and I went straight to Saluhall since we didn't need anything from IKEA. The food hall is two floors. Both floors has a bar and food items. Each floor, there is a little directory to show you what spots are on each floor. My boyfriend and I decided on sharing a bowl of noodles from Momo noodles. We ordered the Momo's spicy noodle. The noodles were pretty good and flavorful. Overall, the noodles were pretty good. read more

Saluhall - Momo noodles - Food Court Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Tasty food and drink options on two floors, friendly service, clean modern space, keypad entry to bathrooms. read more

Saluhall - Smish Smash curly fries, crisp and tasty, perfect with a beer - Food Court Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time here as we were trying out some dinner at Casa Boriqueña. Overall very clean food hall, quiet, not over crowded, and a busboy that works very hard on keeping all tables clean. With the Ikea also connected, you can't beat those vibes. I would bring my laptop to work on and then test out some furniture afterwards while taking a break. The type of cozy working conditions I love :) The food at Casa Boriqueña was amazing! I would love to come back to try other restaurants. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and cleanliness overall. read more

Saluhall - mofongo cups with impossible beef - Food Court Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is such a unique concept for Mid-Market. Saluhall means market hall in Swedish. Makes sense when the adjoining business is IKEA. Although this is not the typical IKEA you are probably thinking of. Separate review. Saluhall houses different food vendors, a cooking school, and also hosts private events such as monthly Drag Bingo and weekly Trivia Nights. While many vendors here mainly serve vegan-focus dishes, you will also likely find plenty of plant based dishes and a few vendors also offering meat dishes. It's two floors of Euro-style food hall experience located on Market St between 5th and 6th Streets. read more

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This food hall is attached to IKEA in SF, and offers one hour parking validation in the garage downstairs with a $15 food purchase at Saluhall. There are plenty of vegan eateries and several different bars among the offerings. My partner picked up a sampler plate with skewers and plantains, from Casa Borinquena upstairs, while I tried a cheeseboiga and fries from Smish Smash eatery (both the burger and fries were delicious and filling). No complaints about the food or service. We enjoyed our meals while playing Drag Bingo near Lagom Bar on the first level of the food hall this past Sunday, with Elsa as the host, and drag performances by Dixie in between games (be ready with your dollar bills). It was entertaining, with simple bingo patterns to follow -- regular bingo 5 in a row, two sets of 5 in a row on the same card, and 4 corners bingo. Prizes for each game were a Saluhall tote and free pastry/dessert from one of the Saluhall businesses. I won a game, and picked up a brownie from Smorgasland to go along with my new bag. It was fun, and free to play (2 cards per person, to reuse for each game on the same day, already set up on the tables at arrival). Love how they do special events here throughout each month. They even have shuffleboard on site, downstairs. The space is lovely, modern and bright with so much seating on two levels. A great place to grab a snack, and perhaps a cocktail or two. read more

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Love that they added this new food hall downtown to bring some more foot traffic to the area! It's directly connected to IKEA so you can stop for some food after doing your home furnishings shopping. There's a good variety of spots in here from pizza to burgers to Indian food, Swedish food(ofc), Chinese food, and more. There were also some places coming soon so looks like they'll be adding even more variety! There's a coffee shop downstairs and a bar upstairs so really this place is like a one stop shop! My bf and I opted for Momo noodles. He got the Momo's spicy noodle and I got the hot & sour noodles. Both bowls come with some arugula on top which I thought was a nice touch. My bf rated his 4.5/5 stars I'd give the hot and sour noodles a 3.5/5. Overall pretty good. All the sauce pools at the bottom so you really have to make sure to mix throroughly and consistently while you eat. When I first started eating I thought the noodles tasted a bit bland but by the time I got to the bottom where all the sauce was they were much more flavorful. The noodles themselves were on the thicker side and chewy which I liked. The star of this food hall rendezvous for me would have to be the soft serve. You can find the stall downstairs by the entrance. The girl who was working the stand was the absolute sweetest. She offered samples of all the flavors. I opted to get a swirl of the watermelon and lime flavors which she recommended. It was soooo freaking good I would go back just to get it again. You can also get toppings with it at no extra charge but I opted not to since it was already so good on its own. It seems like the owners of this hall are pushing for it to become a community space. I saw a calendar on the wall for upcoming events. There's a big tv downstairs for watching sports I presume? They host cooking classes upstairs. And there's even a small play place for kids upstairs as well. I hope this place breathes some life back into the downtown area that so desperately needs it! read more

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I walked 1.5 miles in a unfortunately now sketchy SF to get to where I thought I might be able to sit or grab dinner to go. I had high hopes but a bunch of the restaurants are closed early before dinner time even..... I basically wasted my time coming here and they should post the hours of the places somewhere easy too find and update them properly online....I wanted my time going upstairs to find the places I wanted to try were closed earlier than they should be... I can't say anything else good about this place other than it was clean inside... read more

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Such a great spot!! Super spacious and nice to work from. Lots of great food options and quick service. The coffee and pastries downstairs are super delicious, and then upstairs has more filling food options. Will definitely be back! read more

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A small little food hall inside right next to IKEA in SF. Not much food options really opened. The two on the lower floor were the burger spot which was busy and a pizza spot, but no one was there ordering food. Upstairs there was a curry up now and another spot, but it was dead upstairs. Kinda sad to have a food hall and no one there. There are also tons of folks options elsewhere that is walking distance away. Lets see how long this spot will remain open for read more

Beautiful, spacious 2-story food hall with their main entrance on Market Street. My friends and I went to check out Saluhall last Saturday night around 6pm before heading over to SF Playhouse on Post (a few walkable streets over), and the hall was not too crowded yet still very vibrant. They have restrooms with multiple stalls on the first floor with staff member who keypads a code in to enter. With many options to pick, we landed on Kayma Algerian Eatery on level 2 for our mains including: 1. ALGERIAN SPICED FRIES for $7 which includes French fries seasoned with cumin and ras el hanout spices with garlicky dipping sauce. Added chicken for extra $9. (Thoughts: Crispy and we'll seasoned, and the garlicky sauce was the winner. Would skip the chicken next time, it wasn't bad, just felt it didn't mean much for me). 2. BLOSSOM LIMONADE | Orange blossom scented organic limonade with mint $6 (Loved this!! Lemony and packed with flavor ) 2. KAYMA BOWL | DAJAJ PARADISE BOWL for $20 which includes Chicken breast marinated in yogurt, tomato, onion, cumin, and ras el hanout couscous with fire-roasted bell pepper hamiss (friend said this was good and a great portion, had leftovers) 3. IKEA'S Swedish Meatballs (A classic) 4. Empanada with impossible meat Plenty of seats, food options/variety that can satisfy your cravings. Would come back! read more

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I am in town for a biotech conference and I'm eating by myself tonight so I wanted something near my hotel and ideally fast casual. I did t realize that an IKEA opened on Market Street and interestingly they opened a food court next to the IKeA and apparently they serve food there from IKEA earlier in the day. Their restaurant was closed when I arrived but the second floor has a number of fast casual restaurants including some familiar names (aka Curry Up) and those I had never heard of. Great reviews for the Algerian restaurant - KAYMA - so I ordered their flavorful chicken bowl w couscous and a smoked eggplant salad (banaganoush) and some delicious grilled red peppers - and it was a solid portion, and every element of it was delicious. Seriously delicious. I believe it was called the Pajaj Paradise Bowl - get that !! For S.F. a $20 bowl of delicious food is a bargain. And it was in a nice, secure and inviting location. The space is clean and nice, there were communal tables with plants and nice warm modern lighting and the bar area had glasses of water as well. This close to the Tenderloin on Market street - a nice surprise. We will be back when attending the nearby theatres !! We found a new place to get a happy hour drink (M-F) and a quick hardy meal on a safe and secure place. I might even wander aimlessly in IKeA next visit. It closes early on Sundays ! read more

Saluhall - The Afghanistan chicken and couscous bowl at Kamya ! $20 and delicious !! - Food Court Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Saluhall is a great new addition to the Market St neighborhood between Powell and Civic Center Stations, with a variety of food options available and plenty of space to gather with friends and community. THE SPACE // There are two floors, and you can enter from Market St on the ground floor or from the IKEA side on the ground or second floors. The ground floor has high ceilings and lots of communal seating, and friendly security staff at both the street entrance and to help open the locked restrooms. The space has been clean and well-maintained on every visit so far. THE FOOD // The ground floor has a variety of Saluhall-specific food options, including a baked goods and coffee bar, a dairy-free soft serve spot, a plant-based burger bar, and a beer bar. Upstairs are more varied food options from local restaurants, including Indian, Algerian, Mexican, Chinese, and Puerto Rican cuisine. You can also order from IKEA's food area from the Saluhall side if you're craving some $1-2 hot dogs or Swedish meatballs. A lot of the food options are plant-forward, e.g. vegetarian or vegan, but there are also meat options! So far, I've really enjoyed: + From Smörgåsland (the bakery/coffee area on the ground floor): the savory farm egg danish, flat white, and Chocolate Spandauer for a sweet treat! + From upstairs: the crispy Coca Hand Pie, Dajaj Paradise Bowl (which has chicken in it), and the hot Sahara mint green tea from Kayma; and Popo's sesame and peanut sauce noodles from MoMo Noodle. My friends have also enjoyed the vegan tacos from La Venganza and the sampler plate from Casa Borinquena. + From Snöberg (dairy-free soft serve made with oatmilk, on the ground floor): not quite as satisfying as dairy milk ice cream for me, but the chocolate soft serve swirled with crushed Oreos was still a nice light sweet treat. Portion was enough to share between 2. Strong Oatly flavor. We've also tried one of the cocktails from the upstairs cocktail bar and thought it was a bit watery - even as someone who doesn't drink much. I hope more people come to check out Saluhall and all that it has to offer! read more

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So much potential. The location and the ambiance of the hall are great. What's lacking is consistency in their hours (we went on a Saturday night during the holidays and they randomly closed down the food stalls before 7:30 pm). We will come back when it's more hustling, which hopefully it will be! We need another good gourmet food court in Union Square. read more

Food is great. The problem here is value. The prices are too high for what it is; and in relation to other nearby options. So many shops have closed. Landlord probably needs to look at lowering rent; this locations crowd just can't pay enough. Drop the prices a bit and I am sure there's better traffic. read more

Actually very high quality place to eat! If you can brave the walk down market street, Saluhall has a large variety of vendors and many are vegan/vegetarian. The dining area is modern, clean, well lit with a calming atmosphere. The vendors were all extremely nice and we ended up ordering from multiple stalls. My group who are big meat eaters (think house of prime rib regulars) loved Casa Borinquena, which is a vegan take on Puerto Rican food. The noodles at Momo Noodle were delicious and full of flavor. Prices were reasonable all around. Excited to try the other stalls! read more

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Saluhall a new food hall that opened in April this year that's connected to IKEA. The whole food hall is VEGAN. Or was it all vegetarian? Either way, there's cuisine from all different cultures. Whether you're craving a spicy chicken sandwich, tacos, noodles, or naan & curry this place has it all. They also do trivia night Mondays! Ambiance is fast casual but also a communal vibe. We grabbed a (vegan) chicken sandwich from the burger place and sat at Lagome bar. The sandwich hit the spot but the drinks at Lagome were even better. Our guy Tony the bartender hooked it up with great recommendations & service! We got the FORT POINT CIDER & ROSE SOUR (Brokers Gin, Elderflower, Grapefruit, Aquafaba) & mannnn these hit the spot. Definitely coming by to try their coconut slushy next! And eyeing the vegan tacos upstairs for my next visit. Cheers! read more

Saluhall - Lagome bar (cider & rose sour) - Food Court Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love salulhal. Photobooths. Bars, diverse food options, open and expansive spaces.. what more can you ask for? It's a good spot to pop into after an IKEA trip, I've met people after work here and there's even a baking class tucked in the back. There's one spot with Asian-flavored noodles, another with Mexican (vegan options too), and those are the ones I've tried. All pretty solid! read more

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Love this food court with all the variety of vegan fare and cuisine from all over the world! The decor inside was spooky Halloween so I loved it even more. The people who work here are nice. Lots of smiles. There's even a friendly face at the bathrooms who enter the code for you to use the facilities. The dining area is very clean and gives off hipster vibes. You don't feel like you're at a food court. More like someone's enormous dining hall or a winery with all the wood furniture. Will come here anytime I can before heading to the theater. read more

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A bit of an old review but obviously had to try the new Saluhall to see if the hype was worth it! I lived off Market at the time so it was a quick trip down there. For those driving, there is an official parking lot for the IKEA but honestly it's really random and I only found it by following another car and going through some back alleyways. Google the address and save yourself the headache of trying to find it when you get there. Saluhall is huge - it's two stories and it's connected to the actual IKEA. Definitely food court style with lots of different storefronts. I think the best thing about this place is the variety! There's so many different types of cuisines and ones that are more ethnic vs just burgers and pizza.... But they have the latter too! They have a bar and dessert options as well. I got the Evergreen Collin's from the bar and some noodles from Momo Noodles! Both were delicious but so filling I didn't get a chance to try any dessert. Next time!! read more

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Cool space and lots of different options so it was perfect for our pre show dinner group. Despite the really long line at Smash Burgers, super fast service everywhere else and ample seating upstairs. Everything was kept well maintained and clean and most of the patrons we saw also cleaned up after themselves. I had a lovely bowl of Hot & Sour noodles from Momo noodles that was perfect. read more

Having passed by several times and never stopped, I found myself finally stopping in to check out Saluhall, and I'm glad I did. There are a few spots yet to be filled, but with a good variety among the vendors already there (pizza, vegan Puerto Rican, curry, burgers, etc) it seems like anyone should be able to find something to suit their tastes. There's also a bar on the first floor that makes some surprisingly unique and tasty cocktails at better than average prices for the area ($16-18). I'll be back to try more if the vendors and definitely suggest you do the same. read more

I randomly decided to try Smörgåsland bakery and cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner which I never heard of before. Apparently Claus Meyer, who started Copenhagen's famed Noma developed Smörgåsland conce Most of the restaurants here I am not familiar with unless they are the food trucks upstairs the momo and curry up now that I heard of before. I was excited to try Scandinavian food something I am not familiar with, so why not start with the pastries first? The almond Frøsnapper is my favorite! I bought some random pastries like the Pain au cinnamon and Spandauer because they looked unique. I enjoy their texture and unique taste. Not oily at all. I would love to come back to try their other products and come earlier in day to get the egg pasty. Previously I came with a friend and we split our Momo noodle dish from upstairs and Burgare Bar that offers meat-free burgers made with patties from Beyond Meat. I was impressed with both places, the vegetarian dishes were both quite lovely and I felt healthier just eating them. LOL Yup, I would plan to come back to try more cuisines out. Great addition to downtown S.F. to make things more vibrant. read more

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Saluhall is the newest food hall in Downtown SF that's located right next to the city IKEA. It's clean, fresh feeling, and has a variety of eateries to please a lot of different taste buds. La Venganza is located on the top floor as the only 100% plant based option inside the food haul, and I was happy to see them selling tacos, tortas, and fries to all the hungry vegans like myself. I couldn't resist and ordered their Carne Asada (made from seitan) Fries, which was absolutely loaded and a delicious meal with all the right fixings. It came out to $20 which is a bit steep but these are SF prices I suppose. Strangely, the hall does not offer any sort of compostable utensils so you'll have to bring your own if you are planning to grab takeout from the hall. read more

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I see the potential in this place but sadly they need more food options and more restaurant stalls - and more importantly, a way to get more people into the hall. It's hardly a foodhall when more than half of the places are closed by 8pm on a Saturday when there are multiple shows across the street at the Warfield and Golden Gate Theater. At this rate, whatever remaining places won't survive the slow pace. read more

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Came here almost at opening on a Sunday morning and it was pretty barren because most of the dining options are closed until a little later. We just wanted a quick bite before shopping at Ikea, so worked out for us. I got the Farm Egg Danish, which visually is so stunning -- love the bright yolk in the center and contrasting green garnish! I wish it came warm though. The pastry was nice and flaky, and it was the right amount of cheese without being too dominant in flavor. As a note, the egg yolk was not runny. We were a little confused at first about the clean up procedure here, but luckily the staff were super helpful in answering our questions. There's plenty of seating inside (though the benches can be heavier than they look), and there's a door straight from the dining hall into the Ikea. Love the convenience of this place! read more

Saluhall - Farm Egg Danish - Food Court Near Me - San Francisco, California

Looking for a place to hide to get work done? Or, get your day drank on? Saluhall. It's 5 o'clock somewhere. Well, except if you're in payroll cuz if you're lit...$$$$ bonuses for everyone! Saluhall is a new massive food hall next door to Ikea, an ambitious project from sister company, Ingka Centres. There's 8 food vendors open for takeout and indoor dining only. And, 3 bars. They also have Cooking/Baking Classes: $65-$165 per class. F O O D V E N D O R S ***Self-serve water at the bars*** * 1st floor: Smörgåsland (new to SF) - Scandinavian Bakery & Café created by the co-founder of world-renowned Noma and headed by a Michelin-star alum (Coi, Restaurant at Meadowood, and Saison) My Pick: Merguez & Sage Potato Flatbread w/ california lamb sausage, red peppers ($12) // 2 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/2rtcxrhx So promising yet so disappointing. The flatbread didn't look like the display/media pics. It was overbaked, heavy, and hella greasy. I ate 1/4th and packed the rest. The lamb + sage had a good gamey herbaceous flavor but the flatbread's execution missed the mark. Friendly but slow service; 20 minutes for the flatbread (no line). Total: $16.09 * 1st floor: Burgare Bar (new to SF) - Plant-Based Burgers - Didn't try * 1st floor: Snöberg (new to SF) - Soft Serve - Vegan flavors (oat milk based): Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry - Non-vegan flavor: Straus Vanilla - Free toppings: almonds, coconut flakes, sprinkles, etc. - Free samples My Pick: Straus Vanilla + Vegan Strawberry Swirl w/ almonds (one size-$5) // 4 stars: https://tinyurl.com/4cec7e7y The creaminess of straus vanilla soft serve offset the slight iciness of the strawberry one. Not too sweet. It's a huge serving, enough for two. Friendly and fast service (no line). Total: $6.92 * 2nd floor: Curry Up Now (SF based, one of OG food trucks) - Punjabi Street Food - Other locations: several brick & mortars + food trucks roaming around the Bay - Didn't try this time but I've tried their other locations. - Rec: Deconstructed Samosas (samosa chaat) * 2nd floor: MOMO Noodle (SF based) - Bàn Miàn, Taiwanese-Sichuan "dry" noodles - Other location: Food truck at Spark Social - Didn't try this time but I've been a big fan from when they first started in 2019. They're consistently solid! - Rec: Momo Spicy Noodle (ground pork) or Popo's Noodle (pork belly) * 2nd floor: Kayma (SF based) - Algerian food - Other locations: Food truck at Tunnel Tops and Valencia St. (temporary closed) - Didn't try this time but I've tried their Coca, an Algerian puff pastry. Delicious! I prefer the mushrooms over the beef. * 2nd floor: Casa Borinqueña (new to SF) - Vegan Puerto Rican food - Started as a pop-up in the East Bay. - Rec by Saluhall/business: Mofongo Cups My Pick: Mofongo Cups: Deep fried green plantain, mashed into a cup, filled w/ chopped vegan chicken or impossible beef, drizzled w/ mama sauce ($13) // 3 stars: https://tinyurl.com/yu6cvztf A good value, the mondongo cups were like thick, starchy tostones, generously filled with impossible beef. While it tasted like legit beef, it needed more spices (mama sauce low key reminded me 1000 island). A side of pique (hot sauce) would have been great for flavor and to cut through the heaviness. Friendly service, order ready in 8 minutes (no line). Total: $17.42 * 2nd floor: La Venganza (new to SF) - 100% Plant-Based Taqueria Fare - Other location: Brick & mortar in Oakland - Rec by Saluhall/business: Carnitas Taco My Picks: Al Pastor + Carnitas Taco: https://tinyurl.com/yfe2nryt Tacos are served on griddled, double La Finca tortillas (good chewy, pliable texture) w/ choice of vegan protein, diced onions, cilantro, and mild + tangy salsa verde. * Al Pastor Taco: Sweet Chile Marinated Mushroom "Al Pastor" ($5) // 3.5 Stars Better of the two - the pineapples gave a nice, sweet contrast to the earthy mushrooms. * Carnitas Taco: Smokey Sweet Marinated Mushroom "Pork Confit" ($5) // 3 Stars The "pork confit" had a stringy texture and a very strong earthy flavor. I missed the real deal. Friendly service, order ready in 3 minutes (no line). Total: $13.63 // Grand Total w/ tax, 5% SF mandate, 18%-22% tip: $54.06 B A R S Three bars: Lagom, Punsch, and Sauna. Craft cocktails: $12-$18. $5 HH Beer on Monday - Friday, 4 pm - 6 pm S T A F F Hats off to staff keeping the food hall immaculately clean. A M B I A N C E Huge, two-level modern space with a focus on minimalism and functionality with clean lines and tons of natural lighting. Free Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets. There's even photobooths. On a Tuesday, it was quiet with mainly "working" solo diners and techbros who lunch. Top 80s playlist w/ MJ, Whitey Houston, Lionel Richie, etc. Restroom requires a code from security. P A R K I N G Take public transit or Uber/Lyft. Nearest garage: 440 Stevenson. Overall, awesome space and vibe to remote work. If you're here to grub and not a vegan, I recommend sticking with MOMO Noodle or Kayma. read more

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I'm so happy to see this expansive food hall open next to IKEA on the formerly embattled block between 5th and 6th Streets on Market. It gives me hope that the Mid-Market renaissance might have legs if that's what you want to call a full-blown Nordic invasion since IKEA's parent company Ingka Centres is responsible for the new two-floor, 23,000 square-foot space. Jamie W. and I visited the first week and were quite impressed. The seating was well spaced out on both floors. We didn't mind there was no escalator since we needed the steps. There are eleven separate food and drink options, and most of them are plant-based which make them a nice fit for the local food scene. So far, I've tried three options, and they've been a mixed bag. Right off, Jamie and I tried the vegan tacos from La Venganza. Made with marinated vegan soy fiber 'chicken', the $6 Pollo Taco was rather middling, but the $5 Al Pastor Taco was better served by the sweet chile-marinated mushrooms (photo: https://yelp.to/WrYDUuGo4E). I came back a couple of weeks later for lunch and tried the Burgare Bar downstairs. This was a disappointing misfire. I've had delicious Danish smorrebrod before, so the $13 Smorrebun didn't work, an open-faced Beyond Meat burger covered rather messily with vegan roe, 'cheeze', fennel slaw, and crispy onion. It was a fork and knife production that just didn't satisfy. Marginally better were the $12 Salunuggets which weren't really nuggets since they were oyster mushrooms that needed to be crispier (photo: https://yelp.to/xZ_kP9dmSn). I came back today and had a much more satisfying lunch, the $15.99 Spicy Chicken Noodle from Momo Noodle. It was a pretty hearty bowl with the chunks of tender garlic chicken amped up to medium spiciness and the egg noodles al dente and quite flavorful topped with green onion, wood-ear mushrooms, and arugula (photo: https://yelp.to/zU0C4_jTeV). That was definitely worth the inevitable return trip. FOOD - 4 stars...kinda all over the map with the spicy chicken noodle the best and that open-faced burger the worst AMBIANCE - 5 stars...those Scandinavians know how to design SERVICE - 4 stars...staff is consistently nice TOTAL - 4 stars...there's hope for Mid-Market RELATED - Exploring Western SoMa? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2H0vGTV read more

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Not your usual food court! Right next door to the new IKEA is San Francisco's newest food hall with lots of non-typical but tasty choices from a variety of local and international cuisines. Self service of course, as this is a food court! As you walk in on the first floor is a Euro-inspired bakery/coffee bar on the left and "Smish Smash" which is a good smash burger place directly ahead. However for us, the best stuff is on the second floor where you will find many more eateries. Head on back and take the stairs up! Indian, Vegan Mexican, Korean Fusion, Puerto Rican cuisines await upstairs. None of the typical boring mall choices like Panda Express, Sbarro or whatever are NOT here. Don't laugh.. the Vegan Mex was actually really good! My current fave is the sampler plate with the fried plantains at the Puerto Rican place. If you are absolutely dying for typical mall food, the IKEA cafe is next door with their usual selections. :) G E T T I N G H E R E : Easy access via the Powell Street BART/Muni Metro lines underground station and Muni F historic streetcar and bus lines out in front. By car, park in the massive public parking garage at 3rd/Mission and walk a couple of blocks. Good security and clean bathrooms inside too! Highly Recommended! read more

Recently we sampled the variety of food and beverages from this location. It's basically a food haul attached to an Ikea that houses restaurant "kiosks" as well as soft serve and bakery items. It's a great idea, especially when you have a group of people that don't typically agree on what to eat. There are multiple levels with lots of different options for food and most of the places we tried were very good. There was plenty of seating available and the bathrooms were clean. I'm certain that I saw multiple people inside who were not even patronizing any of the establishments and just came in to sit and chat or get some work done at one of the tables. I had a good experience here but I feel compelled to take off a star for the fact that they are not dog friendly. I understand that food is served here, but the dining section where you are seated is basically an open area and my dog is a lot cleaner than many of the humans I saw seated inside. You would think in a place like San Francisco people would be working to make things more inclusive. That being said, everyone that was with me enjoyed their lunch and our ability to socialize while all selecting different types of foods that we would personally prefer. If you have some time to kill after you eat and you still want to walk around and chat with friends, you can wander through the attached Ikea and get lost. This is a big city, but I would still most likely return here if I was with a group of people who couldn't decide what they wanted if we all agreed that a very casual location would work. I would also love to see them work toward becoming dog friendly. read more

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