Best place to shop in the city for cookware, dishware, and anything kitchen related! Especially…read moreanything Asian like matcha bowls, teapots, etc. Everything is well priced and affordable, and they have aisles and aisles of stuff! I could easily spend over an hour walking through all the aisles to check everything out. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for things for your kitchen or are nearby. Btw they are closed on Sundays.

This place, as the name implies, it's a restaurant supply company. They have an amazingly large…read moreselection of plates, bowls, and various types of cookware. We go here once or twice a year and shop for plates and bowls for our house. You can buy one or more of any style. The prices are excellent. The service is fast at the register. They wrap each dish in newspaper to keep it safe for your travels home. If you've never been here, I recommend checking it out. It's hard to imagine you wouldn't leave with a few things that you didn't know you needed. Lastly, it's worth noting that they are very consistent in their brands. So if you buy dishes and a few years later, need to replace one or two due to breakage or wear and tear overtime, they will likely still have the exact same item. This makes keeping your dishes, consistent as opposed to a mishmash of different types and styles.

I was sixteen the first time I visited Judy's original Cole Valley location on Carl Street. She…read moredubbed me "the Quiche Girl" after I bought my third tart pan in as many visits. Over the decades that followed, George and I made pilgrimages to her 2,500-square-foot treasure trove on Divisadero Street, emerging with German cheesecake pans, oyster plates, Taylor & Ng mugs, French Santa chocolate molds, madeleine pans, brioche pans, butter dishes, Revere Ware, Elsie the Cow creamers, French bread pans, manual nut grinders, and so much more. I wandered those cramped aisles with the reverence of a museum-goer. The appeal wasn't just the merchandise; it was Judy's encyclopedic knowledge of her inventory. She could identify makers, explain histories, and reveal hidden details that no internet search could provide. Cookin' was a place where you discovered what you didn't know you were searching for. Where cranky wisdom and culinary history collided in narrow aisles. Where a former English professor built something unreplicable: a shrine to cast iron, copper, and the conviction that older things are often better. Judy is a San Francisco original, and Cookin' represented a disappearing breed of specialty shop: impractical, idiosyncratic, and irreplaceable. For those of us who found the perfect brioche pan or vintage oyster plates within those cluttered walls, this closure marks the end of an era. Thank you, Judy, for decades of cranky brilliance. You and that jam-packed shop of wonders will be deeply missed.

my heart is missing a piece now that cookin is closed. years of going there and mystified at it's…read morecontents. Judy is the quintessential collector, traveler..with a bastion of knowledge. hanging out there and listening to her (if you were lucky enough) was tantamount to a worldly adventure, without leaving home. Judy is a SF treasure and icon .i wish her the best and miss hunting through that wild garden of a store.

"Hot fun in the Summertime" ---Sly and the Family Stone…read more I am a minimalist. Going to Costa Rica for a two weeks self retreat. Picked up a 22 hour countdown kitchen timer here to use as an alarm clock when I travel to unplug from my smart phone to go analog a bit like pen and paper turned to keyboard rhythm on my lap top for this review. Unfortunately no Yelp in Costa Rica so this is likely my last review until the cold San Franciscan June Summer time cometh. Coldest Winter I ever had was a Summer in San Francisco is what Mark Twain said. Forest Restaurant Supply rocks! They have it all and friendly staff so will give them three bonus stars for customer service. Thanks I will be back.

I had to prepare some dishes for a gathering, and I visited Forest Restaurant Equipment on Cesar…read moreChavez St. They assisted me in finding everything I required. I wanted to express my gratitude to Tanya for her excellent service. The prices were reasonable and they offered me a complimentary bag.

If you're a homeware junkie like me, this is your haven!…read more Tucked away in SF's Japantown, SF76 is a beautifully curated store featuring all things homeware, kitchenware, and cutie knickknacks. Walking in, it reminded me of an elevated Muji, but with more intentionally sourced goodies from local artists and makers. I could truly spend hours here- the selection is amazing! I ended up with a handful of adorable chopstick rests to take home.

Selection: Nice unique mix of goods. Service: Above and…read morebeyond! I bought some pencils that look like Twizzler sticks and said they were gifts. The clerk made a custom long slim gift wrap for them with loop bow and store logo sticker! So pretty & perfect!!

A lot of kitchen supply from woks to plates to sauce plates. The whole place is mostly kitchen…read moreproducts. I came here for a squeegee and found some hardware items even insecticide. They did have a couple common squeegee found in a hardware store but when asked they even showed me the squeegee for the kitchen floor.

My go to place for paper to go bags, highly recommended. The price is fair and they have a lot of…read morethings in stock, you can get it right away, no need to wait.

Quality/Quantity - Product offerings: Restaurant equipment,…read moresmallwares (what we come for), glasswares, parts and services. Services offered are - Design and build restaurants, finance, equipment parts, etc. We/I come here for my kitchenware, I like using commercial grade products rather than residential. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Actually fairly large for a restaurant supply company in the Bay Area. Open 6 days a week from 8am to 5pm, closed Sundays. Plenty of parking. Service - Just okay. You have to ask for service. Our past contact finally retired, congrats. Price - Expensive. But you pay for convenience. Well not today as I got an ice scooper for only $2; Amazon would have been $4. Woohoo, balling. Livin' the life, lol. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1934 and with your two locations.

I heard about The Wok Shop through social media and happened to be in the market for a new wok, so…read moreI decided to stop by. Walking in can definitely feel overwhelming at first because the shop is packed wall to wall with kitchen tools and woks in all different sizes and styles. If you're not sure what you're looking for, I highly recommend asking for help. Tane, the older woman who works there, is definitely a character. She's very blunt, which caught me off guard at first, but I quickly realized it's just her personality. Having worked in a bank in a past life and dealt with all kinds of people, I didn't take it personally. Honestly, it felt like she was testing whether you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen. I even overheard her being very direct with someone else who clearly didn't, which was kind of interesting to witness. Once we got talking, we ended up having a great conversation about woks and cooking in general. She really knows her stuff. I left with a wok and a few other items, and since I spent a decent amount, she even threw in some freebies, which was a nice surprise. Overall, the whole visit was an experience in the best way. If you're looking for high-quality, special woks and don't mind a little personality, this place is absolutely worth checking out.

I absolutely loved my experience at The Wok Shop in San Francisco. Walking in, you immediately feel…read morelike you've entered a true local gem -- shelves stacked with every kind of wok and tool you could imagine, and the kind of no-nonsense energy you only get from a place that's been doing this forever. Yes, the woman working there is straightforward -- some might even interpret it as blunt -- but honestly? It was one of the best parts of the experience. She was incredibly helpful, hilarious in her delivery, and absolutely knows her stuff. After watching customer after customer ask the same questions, I completely understood her style -- it's her shtick, and it works. She tells it like it is, gives you exactly what you need, and doesn't waste a second of your time. I left there with more wok knowledge than I ever expected to have, and the perfect pan for my kitchen. I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for authentic tools and an experience that feels real, memorable, and uniquely San Francisco. I'll definitely be back -- sass and all! If you know you know, those complaining about her attitude just don't get it.

Randomly got a few things online and picked up on my way to a reading at SF Playhouse. So happy I…read moredid! I totally forgot what a warm and inviting holiday environment Williams Sonoma creates. It's the family feeling you wish your family had. Every single person is charming and friendly, starting with the offer of some peppermint bark the minute you enter. If you need a quick dose of holiday spirit, drop in!

I have been a B2B customer of Williams Sonoma and its portfolio of brands for six years and have…read morespent tens of thousands of dollars with these companies on both personal purchases and business purchases for client homes. That history is why this review matters. Based on my experience over the past year and a half, this has not been one isolated mistake. It has been a repeated pattern of fulfillment issues, poor follow through, and online customer service that often did not lead to a meaningful resolution. As a result, I have lost confidence in Williams Sonoma and its portfolio of brands. What makes this especially disappointing is that my experience was not always this way. Up until about a year and a half ago, I found the customer service team friendly, personable, and helpful. That contrast has made the more recent decline in service and follow through especially clear and is the reason for this review. One example involved a wedding gift valued at around $300 that was delivered to the wrong address. A replacement was then initiated for the correct address and later canceled without explanation. After more than an hour on the phone, I was told I would need to work through UPS. UPS then declined to assist because too much time had passed. Whatever happened internally, the result for me was that the issue was never resolved and I did not receive that wedding gift. Last winter, I ordered stainless steel toasters for two clients. Instead, both clients received the wrong color and finish. I called customer service four separate times, and the matter still was not handled correctly. One client received the wrong item for a second time, and the other client's replacement was delayed for months because, as I was later told, it needed internal approval and had not been processed. I had to call again to find out why nothing had happened. This did not just consume my time. It also reflected poorly on me and my business in front of my clients. Other orders followed a similar pattern. Custom coasters ordered as wedding gifts, valued at over $100, never arrived. Instead, an oven mitt was sent. After speaking with customer service, I was told the correct item would be sent, but after six months and still no coasters, the order was canceled and I did not receive a clear explanation or resolution. I also recently experienced delays with bookcases because the delivery team was, according to what I was told, waiting on payment authorization before completing the delivery. The result was that our items remained undelivered while the issue sat unresolved for weeks. Recently, I received a white lampshade with what appeared to be blood on it, still sealed in the plastic. I reported it and was sent a return label, but I did not receive the level of follow up I would have expected for something of that nature. I have also found the over the phone customer service experience increasingly difficult to navigate. In my experience, many representatives sounded highly scripted and had limited ability to resolve anything beyond the most basic issue. The online chat directed me to a blank page for refund information, then offered to connect me to customer service, only to say they were too busy and instruct me to try again later. I also attempted to submit delivery feedback by text and received an error saying my response was too long, even though I had only answered the prompts provided. In my experience, there was a great deal of language suggesting customer care, but the process often led nowhere. These experiences have been especially disappointing because Williams Sonoma and its portfolio of brands present themselves as premium retailers. In my experience over the past year and a half, the service, follow through, and quality control did not match that standard. I understand that mistakes can happen with any company. What changed my view was the repeated nature of these problems across multiple orders and brands within the portfolio, along with the difficulty of getting straightforward resolution. Based on my experience, I would be very cautious about relying on Williams Sonoma or its related brands for personal items, weddings, client purchases, gifts, custom items, or important deliveries. Attractive branding means very little when the execution is this unreliable. From fulfillment to customer care, this has been one of the most consistently disappointing retail experiences I have had. I no longer trust these brands with purchases where accuracy, timing, and follow through matter. That is not a minor concern for a premium retailer.

I needed a new rice cooker...was going to go to Kamei, found rockstar parking in front of MV…read moreTrading and went here instead. I got a 3 cup rice cooker for a reasonable price. Rice cooker was cheaper than Kamei's or Amazon's prices so I was glad I saved some money. The owners were polite so no complaints there.

Greedy Shyster and Huckster. MV Trading is more concerned about raking in the money and less about…read morecustomer service or repeat business. We frequent the Irving Street corridor in our daily shopping mainly stopping at the vegetable market on 22nd/Irving. We've been in MV Trading in the past and made a few minor purchases. The place is jammed packed and at times it is hard to walk through. It is definitely a fire hazard. The clerk is generally an Asian male who gives people the evil eye as we enter the store. They sell mostly products made in China and some Japanese products. We avoid the abundance of Chinese made bowls as they are purported to contain lead that can leach out into your food. We picked our 4 Japanese made soup bowls and headed to the counter. The woman at the register wrapped each bowl and took our money. When we went home and unwrapped the paper, one of the bowls had a chip near the rim. The next day we took the bowl back and encountered the Asian male clerk. He started to lambast us and said we should have checked the bowl before we bought it. When we told him that his female clerk should also have noticed when she wrapped the bowls, he ignored us. He refused to refund our money or even give an exchange. We do not plan on shopping here again and recommend that our friends and family do the same.

Wow! This place is pricey. But they do have a great selection of top quality consumer kitchenware…read more If you are in need of a $200 pot, this is the place to come. The staff is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. They are able to order items that are not currently in stock. Parking at fourth Street can be challenging, especially on the weekends. But there is a lot directly behind this place. It is crowded though.

This was very much the visit that made me realize I don't especially like Sur La Table's vibe…read more I walked in looking for Le Creuset. They didn't carry much but what they did have was in Cerise and otherwise they heavily leaned Staub. I know Staub is a bit heartier, but it's so unattractive I can't get past how washed out their pink color is. Walking around the store after being greeted, I found it organized a bit oddly, with a minimal Valentines Day section. They didn't have the Stone Lain Stella Porcelain Round Dinner Plates I planned on checking out during my visit but they did have the pink heart plate, which I promptly noped out of when I saw how glitzy it was. The location has limited selection and in my opinion is only worth a drop in if you're in the area and a fan of Sur La Table. Personally I like the Williams Sonoma vibe and style more, so I likely won't be back.