Feels like a mini tropical oasis hidden in downtown FiDi. You enter through a dimly lit hallway,…read morewhere you can see the palm tree lined patio sitting in the distance. Great vibes. It's all outdoor seating, with sofas and small tables. Was not busy at all for a weekday lunch. You order at the front and they bring it to you. Food was solid, although on the pricier side. Strawberry matcha was good! Their lunch sets have a nice variety of sides. Duck confit was so smoky and tender. Hayashi rice with thick bacon was a rich curry dish.

Strawberry matcha was actually really good! Note it seems to…read morebe all out door seating Cute spot

Amazing service! I…read morecame as a party of 2 at 5:20 (just before opening) on a Saturday night and we were the last party to be seated as the first round of walk-ins! We got seated right by the window, so lovely! The ambiance is so nice and the decor is so cozy and cool. We got the free peanuts and cucumber salad first- so flavorful and a nice way to whet our appetite. The scallop vermicelli was SO buttery and flavorful. I wanted another order!! The claypot rice came steaming hot and full of meats! Get something to cut it with! The black bean clams were delicious but a tad salty so it's nice to have with the claypot, or even an order of veggies and plain rice! We ended our meal with shaved ice that was layered with black bean, custard, and boba! So refreshing and a perfect end! I would come back 10000%

Five of us dined here to celebrate a birthday. According to the one who managed to get the…read morereservation, it's quite popular and the reservation is one of the coveted ones in SF. Anyway, having tried it, I can say it was good, but not so good that I'd expend that much energy to secure the reservation. Have to say, service was really great. Servers were attentive without being overbearing, which is always welcome. We ordered several dishes and dined, as they suggested, family style. To start, we were given two complimentary dishes, the roasted peanuts and the smashed cucumbers; both were nice appetizers. We ordered the Chiu Chow green beans, the Mongolian beef noodles, the claypot rice with lop cheung and bacon, the salt 'n peppa prawns, and the whole fried petrale sole, the last two being on the day's "specials" board. The winning dish was definitely the green beans. All the food was good, but seemed to be a bit overly salted and highly spiced. The piece of beef I had from the Mongolian beef noodles was tender, but one of my friends thought her piece was a bit tough and too chewy; we all thought the beef could have been cut into smaller or thinner pieces. We also shared two desserts since it was a birthday celebration (there are only three options offered). We had the red bean shaved ice and the mango pudding. Both were good (not "oh, boy, yummy" good, but good). Nice to try. The price wasn't outrageous ($200 including tax and tip), but I think this will be a "been there, done that" experience for me unless a friend absolutely wants to go again.

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.

Waltz in to check this place out, glad I did! Easily one of the best plant shops in the city if you…read moreare an actual plant person or someone who is just looking for a desk plant. What stood out was how well curated the store was. A table full of airplants, a section for calathea, larger plants like money trees and rubber trees, special begonia, crystals and substrate like spagnum moss and perlite! Once my plant ban is over, I am going to come back here.

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!

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.

i really enjoyed the quality and taste of everything at hi city! i got a 3 scoop bowl with furikake…read moresalmon, teriyaki ahi, and classic ahi. i also got a spam musubi on the side. the fish was fresh and well marinated, my favorites were the furikake salmon and teriyaki ahi - they were super flavorful and delicious! the service is efficient but at peak lunch hour it can get quite busy. i went at 11:45 and there was no line. highly recommend hi city and will be back!

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!

All the food was amazing and I highly recommend…read more Definitely make a reservation because the restaurant is on the smaller side and it is packed. It is no longer impossible to get a reservation, but I wouldn't chance it and just try to walk in. Because the restaurant is so small if you happen to have luggage with you, they will store it for you, like a bag check, which I thought was pretty neat. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share because that's how you eat here. I really enjoyed the caviar taro puff. The duck liver mousse was the only dish I could do without. It ended up being on the sweeter side since it is banana bread, and I wasn't the biggest fan of the flavor combinations. The grilled zucchini was amazing as was the heirloom tomato salad. We also get scallion rice noodle and fried rice with the spam on the side. They do fried food very well. We got the fried game hen but since we had a table of seven we increased the dish to six pieces instead of four. We probably could've done with just the four cause they ended up being huge, which was surprising. We also got the swordfish Katsu, which is also fried. Out of the two I would probably get the swordfish Katsu. Mainly because even though the food is so deliciously fried, it was still a lot of fried food. We also got the chips and dip which I think will be a crowd pleaser even for pick your eaters because they are basically elevated potato chips with dip. For drink, I went with the carrot tea. If you like carrot juice, which I love this is a great tea for you. I would definitely get it again if I come back. Service was superb and very attentive and quick. I love the decor of this place with the open kitchen where you can watch everyone at work. If you have a chance to eat here, I highly recommend that you do.

First things first, I have a lot of great things to say about my experience, and if you're able to,…read moremake a stop to try out this place. This came with a stellar recommendation, and it definitely did not disappoint. The restaurant was beautiful and there's an open kitchen right in the middle. We were seated near the kitchen in a booth. I told our server that I am lactose tolerant, and she said something that I missed. She then walked away and came back with a pink slip with all the items on the menu on what I need to avoid and dishes that they can make modifications. I thought that was such a sweet touch that I've never experienced before. For appetizers, we got the tuna poke and pig head croquette. The fresh tuna poke on top of a crispy nori was a very tasty bite but the tuna was a bit chewy from the sinew. The pig head croquette was amazing. Perfectly fried and meaty bite. It paired well with the fresh cube of watermelon and fish caramel sauce. For entrees, the black cod was a huge surprise for me. I didn't think I would like it but it became the night's highlight. The fish was perfectly cooked and served on top of crispy rice with a very mild but impressionable coconut green curry sauce. The second highlight for me was the pork shoulder chop. Very tender and juicy cut with really good sauce. The miso cabbage and the candied pecans really gave that extra oomph to each bite. Lastly, the fried game hen was fried so perfectly and was super juicy inside. The pickled carrot was meh for me though. For desserts, we ended with a milk tea panna cotta with stone fruit granita and tuile. It was made with coconut milk which is for a lactose intolerant girly like me. Not a budget meal, but imo, well worth the gastronomical and hospitable experience.