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Mmm, sooo good! Tycoon Kitchen is a hidden gem in downtown SF and I'm so glad I found it. My husband and I brought our kiddos to the city, and this place was pretty close so we came by. I made a reservation on Yelp and the table had a reserved sign when we arrived. We ordered on the kiosk which was tricky because we had a hard time making up our minds! We ordered the Thai Tea French Toast combo and Tom Yum omelette. We took our seats and the staff brought water, utensils and got settled. They let us know it was Free Drink Friday (!!!) so we ordered Thai tea, Thai iced coffee and they even added a taro milk for the kiddos. They even had the taro tea in to go cups to make it easier for my kids to drink. The food arrived soon after and took up most of the table space! They were super helpful in shuffling stuff around to make room. We dug in and it was absolutely delish. I tend to lean savory more than sweet when it comes to food, and as delicious as both dishes were, I actually preferred the french toast. The staff were attentive and helpful throughout the meal, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Really love the Thai twist this place has on typical dishes. read more

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Angelica S.

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My husband and I walked by Salesforce Transit Center and saw this newly opened place. You can order through the kiosk or through the cashier. There are tables inside and outside too. Casual dining. We ordered light for dinner and shared a hot fried chicken sandwich with garlic fries combo. The food came out fast. It was delicious. The servers were very attentive too. They refilled our water without asking. read more

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Adam T.

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What an incredible surprise. Had no idea this place was just a block away from me and so glad I tried it. I ordered here for takeout twice in a week after stumbling onto Tycoon Kitchen. The staff is super friendly, the food is fresh, pricing is fair, and portions generous. This is good food and may honestly be one of my favorites for fusion/Asian in the city at the moment for everyday fare. The chicken and rice entree is fire. Juicy fried chicken over a generous bed of fried rice. Absolutely delicious. Spring rolls are fresh and plump. Perfect with the peanut sauce. May go back again tonight.... read more

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Ryan L.

1 year ago

Very small business with amazing food. I usually do take out for lunch as there are just a few outdoor tables (I think). I love their fried chicken sandwich. Their rice dishes have a ton of healthy veggies with big portions. It's one of my regular lunch places! I love coming here. read more

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Jessica L.

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Full transparency: I'm writing this review for the single selfish reason that I want/desperately need them to stick around this neighborhood. If you live in the Rincon Hill area, you know there aren't many options for food. Tycoon Kitchen fills that hole in my heart when I'm looking for a tasty, reasonably priced, SF-casual, Asian-influenced meal. There are VERY few places in this city where you can get tom yum soup and garlic fries in the same meal--this is one of them. Plus, their service has always been friendly and attentive. If you're stuck on what to order for brunch, my favorite is the tom yum omelette. Tom yum shrimp + omelette + bacon + potatoes + salad with some kinda crack dressing? Perfection. read more

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Judy M.

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Found a pretty new spot near Transbay terminal! We first passed by this spot and was bummed out it was closed, so we came back the 2nd time after our workout ! Super close to Fitness SF ! I was looking at the brunch menu and I want to try their Thai tea French toast next time! We ordered fresh rolls, drunken noodles with beef and Tom yum soup! The spot is pretty small and tight if you dine in here. Drunken noodles was sooo good and flavorful ! The fresh rolls was crispy and delicious to dip in their sauce. Tom yum soup hit the spot when it was chilly that day. If you are craving some good comfort food , I would recommend this spot! read more

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This was part of our food tour and the owner was very generous. We got a rice wrapped spring roll with shrimp (or tofu) and a bowl of noodles topped with beef. I went back a few days later, today, Friday, and ordered the spicy chicken sandwich. (You have to pick crispy chicken sandwich on the menu, then it will take you to the choice to make it spicy). You get your choice of fries or salad. I picked salad and it was a good sized delicious salad! Super nice people work here and on top of helping me order, he announces while I was waiting for my food, that it was FREE DRINK DAY I asked for the Vietnamese Dalgona coffee with oat milk and it was delicious. Everything came out very quickly. Hot and fresh. read more

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Recent visited this restaurant and it was the place to go for a great Asian fusion meal that tasted fresh, quick and convenient. The restaurant is quite small but they have a cool to go order menu outside the restaurant doors or you can order by sitting inside the restaurant. The drunken noodles were delicious and packed with flavor. There is lots of vegetables and meat which was wonderful. The staff was kind and attentive. I would recommend anyone in the area to try and I would definitely be willing to come here again! read more

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Spring rolls Pad saew Egg plant tofu First time impression of Tycoon Kitchen was a bit confusing. I didn't know what cuisine it might be until I walk in to the restaurant. Maybe Thaicoon? Haha With that being said, I was impressed the first time eating here! The staff was extremely nice and knowledgeable of the menu. I got the Egg plant tofu and my coworker got the pad saew which were both amazing! Great flavor and cooked perfectly. We also both shared the spring rolls but to honest it wasn't anything out of the ordinary. The rice wrapping was a little tougher than I liked. Overall the ambiance was newly built and clean design. The restaurant didn't have too many places to sit so it seems more of a takeout place. Overall, this restaurant was delicious and they left me wanting to try new items on the menu (especially the Thai/American breakfast fusion). I definitely will be back! read more

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Got takeout from here since it was around the corner from the Salesforce Tower. I got the pad see ew with chicken and really enjoyed it, but the chicken was a little dry! It's a cute small place with some seating too, if you'd like to sit there and eat. I'd return to try something else! read more

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Jean ..

2 years ago

Food is so so so amazing. This is my second time having the signature fried chicken fried rice and it's mindblowingly good. The crispiness of the chicken with their house sauce is perfection. Also ordered the pad see yew with beef. Meat was tender and the noodles were just right. Definitely one of my fav restaurants in this area. The drinks are also delicious. I would come just for the thai tea even. The manager is really friendly and personable too! Always a joy to talk to. Thank you! read more

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Namrata K.

1 year ago

Invited this cute little restaurant today as we visited Salesforce park. I ordered Drunk Chicken Noodles and it was delicious! The service was excellent and also very nice. One thing about this restaurant is that they have promotional deals. If you order online through their website, you'll get a free drink every Mondays and Fridays! Can't beat that! I would highly recommend trying this place if you're in for some deliciousness!! read more

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Sayana S.

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Great place to have a lunch; their food is delicious! Around noon they get very busy, highly recommend to order in advance. They have a tiny place to dine in (I never did), serving looks nice and all employees are very friendly and fast. read more

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Nancy P.

1 year ago

Excellent food ready before promised. Extremely friendly host/cashier. Would definitely revisit next time we're at Salesforce Park.

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Giovanni R.

11 months ago

Really good they are really nice and friendly, gave me a free drink when I didn't ask, the food is fresh and good

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Vidhi P.

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Wow, this place is surprisingly good! It has a couple of seats in the Salesforce Transit center and is usually packed with professional from the nearby buildings during lunch. The Tom Yum Noodle Soup is comforting and light. The spices in the soup, well cooked noodles, and yummy shrimp all work together very well. I didn't expect the poached egg to be included in there. The Vietnamese coffee is also great. The service is fast and the price is not unaffordable. read more

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Peter M.

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I don't normally like Thai food but this spot is very good. The drunken noodles and chicken sandwich are both a slam dunk with great portions. Not a whole lot of inside seating, but there is outside seating. Also- a kiosk outside the store makes placing an order quick. read more

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Thank you Peter for us a try despite your aversion to Thai. Glad you…

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Ivan D.

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I've had the basil chicken and drunken noodles--both delicious! This is a very popular spot for lunch, so I'll need to try more items.

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Katherine H.

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You must come here!!! Breakfast was delicious and they even gave me a free thai iced tea which was so yummy. The location is a bit hidden but so worth it. Their portion sizes are big, presentation is beautiful, staff is so friendly, and food is just great and flavorful. I will definitely be visiting again when I'm back in SF! read more

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Bhavna T.

3 years ago

Great food. Imaginative presentation Helpful staff We often walk in the sales force garden We pick up good from here and it's really amazing every time Tom yum omelette ..... nothing like it! read more

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Priti M.

3 years ago

This is my favorite lunch spot. The food is good quality, and staff is so friendly. They offer a free drink on Monday and Friday. I had been tracking the opening when walking around the transbay terminals, and it quickly became a favorite. Favorites: drunken noodle with beef, chicken sandwich (the fries are sooo good). The presentation of the food is really nice as well. read more

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BeFree Y.

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I think they changed the chef, it's getting worse. The fried rice, noodles and beef are so soggy and wet, tasteless. Terrible.

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Hung T.

I told my nephew MORE SAUCE! Did he listen? Nope! Don’t worry we…

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Alyson S.

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New spot in downtown serving a variety of quality dishes! We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich, florentine benedict, and hainan chicken rice. The sandwich had a generous large piece of fried chicken with a light crispy flavorful batter. The green apple red onion and carrot coleslaw in the sandwich was delicious too. The florentine benedict was a decent benedict. The poached egg was runny, which passed the test. The hainan chicken rice had the classic ginger garlic flavor which is great, considering some places where it can be bland. Can't wait to try the other dishes on Tycoon's menu! read more

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Carol D.

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Such an underrated place! Discovered this place near the salesforce park. We got their crispy chicken sandwich, spring rolls, and fried rice. The crispy chicken sandwich was so juicy and tender, i would def recommend the spicy one, it was the perf amount of spice. The staff were so nice as well. read more

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Bonnie H.

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Met some friends here for lunch during the work week. I ordered the drunken noodle. Overall it was decent but I will probably try one of their fried chicken dishes the next time. The portion sizes are really big here and service is fast. read more

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Phuong N.

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Such a great find in the transbay terminal and not only is the food super delicious but manager is absolutely wonderful. The service is always great and I always find myself coming back here on a Friday or weekend morning for some good eats! The place is a bit small but we've never had a long wait and was always seated right away. I would recommend for anyone looking for a good breakfast, lunch or even a quick bite to stop by! read more

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Philip S.

3 years ago

I was in SF for business. This is a physically small place with only a few tables inside and a few more outside. That's the worst I could say. The staff was friendly and hospitable. The presentation is eye pleasing. My food was hot and delicious. When I return to SF, I will go out of my way to have breakfast here. read more

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E C.

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I ordered "to go" the Fried Chicken with Fried Rice plate. It comes with a sweet sauce and veggies (Bok Choy, Mustard Greens, Pickled Carrots/Jicama). All the flavors tasted so well together. Definitely going to go back and recommend to others. read more

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Grace G.

3 years ago

I live in the neighborhood and have walked by this place several times on my way home from work. I finally stopped by to get dinner right as they were closing at 6pm and they accommodated me. The service was uber friendly. I ordered the drunken noodle dish and it was fantastic. The noodles were tasty and the right texture - chewy without being undercooked or overcooked. The beef was tender and the vegetables were fresh. Will definitely return. read more

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Kenzie R.

2 years ago

Shellfish allergies beware: I ordered the Tycoon Berry Salad yesterday for lunch. The website shows the salad comes with salmon, but no other types of fish are indicated in the description. About half way through my salad, I realized there was a large, raw piece of shrimp. I rarely leave reviews but because I have a shellfish allergy, I wanted to make other customers, who may also have shellfish allergies, are aware that there appears to be a high risk of cross contamination. Stay safe ya'll. read more

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Stacey G.

2 years ago

The Tom yum noodle soup with the side of crispy chicken is my favorite. So flavorful and comforting.

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Christopher G.

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3 years ago

Great food at cool spot. The customer service was good. Explained the menu well. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Leena P.

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Tried it for the first time a few days ago. I ordered "Pad See Ew" to go but when I opened my box later, it was something else. There were no flat noodles and no eggs. It was regular noodles with bok choy, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper. I didn't have time to go back and get the order fixed. The receipt said "Pad See Ew" so maybe they gave my dish to someone else and I got their food. The noodles were ok but I was disappointed because it's not what I wanted! read more

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Christie R.

2 years ago

I live in the neighborhood and this is my first time trying Tycoon Kitchen. I ordered the basil chicken and it was sooo good! I'll definitely come back to try other items on the menu. Great customer service! I ordered my food to-go but I was so hungry I ended up eating my food at one of the tables outside. The young man brought out a glass of water for me (I didn't even ask). Appreciate his kindness. read more

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Michelle C.

2 years ago

had pad see ew it was pretty good but like standard good. but they give u a free drink!!! and service is pretty nice. the place is a little small read more

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Sophia C.

3 years ago

Best decision ever made in coming here. I wasn't aware of the restaurant until my friend mentioned the place after work. Entering the restaurant, we were greeted by a member of the staff who was ever so kind and generous throughout our entire time ordering there. The Chicken Pad See Ew was charred just right with the savory sauce enhancing the dish. In terms of the Iced Thai Tea, I couldn't have asked for a better refreshing drink. My friend and I LOVED the place and have already declared Tycoon Kitchen as a go-to lunch/dinner spot whenever we are free from work. read more

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Carol N.

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Just had the Morning Crispy Chicken Salad here as take out. Comes with fried chicken, kale, spinach, avocado, cheese, cherry tomatoes, and runny fried egg. It was SO good! The dressing was light and perfect and they give you two take out containers worth because the salad was so big they had to put some tape on the takeout box to make sure it stayed close. Literally can't wait to come back and try other dishes here! Can't imagine how much better it would be as dine in! The entire salad only cost $15 by the way! I split it up as two meals. read more

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Casey P.

3 years ago

Service was unacceptable and inappropriate. My girlfriend came back with her meal and the sausage and eggs were placed in a very inappropriate manner. She did not realize or pay attention until I noticed it when she sent me a picture of her breakfast. read more

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Katrina T.

2 years ago

Beef drunk noodles were amazing but I have to say that the tofu fresh roll was the best I've ever had. Beyond fresh, thoughtfully wrapped for ease of eating, and an excellent peanut sauce. Great customer service topped it all off!!! read more

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Shantana R.

3 years ago

A common stop when I am in SF. Never had a bad meal, always fresh, friendly and quick!

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47 Minna St
San Francisco, CA 94105
Financial District, SoMa
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(415) 429-6665
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Hours

What time does Tycoon Kitchen open?

Tycoon Kitchen opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Tycoon Kitchen close?

Tycoon Kitchen closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Tycoon Kitchen is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 10:30 AM - 5:00 PMSat-Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does Tycoon Kitchen take credit cards?

Yes, Tycoon Kitchen takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Tycoon Kitchen have catering options?

Yes, Tycoon Kitchen does have catering options.

Does Tycoon Kitchen have a drive thru?

No, Tycoon Kitchen does not have a drive thru.

Does Tycoon Kitchen serve alcohol?

Yes, Tycoon Kitchen serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Tycoon Kitchen allow dogs?

Yes, Tycoon Kitchen allows dogs.

Does Tycoon Kitchen have TVs?

No, Tycoon Kitchen does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Tycoon Kitchen have bike parking?

Yes, Tycoon Kitchen has bike parking.

Does Tycoon Kitchen have outdoor seating?

Yes, Tycoon Kitchen has outdoor seating options.

Does Tycoon Kitchen have parking?

Yes, Tycoon Kitchen has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Tycoon Kitchen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Tycoon Kitchen is wheelchair accessible.

Does Tycoon Kitchen have free WiFi?

Yes, Tycoon Kitchen has free WiFi.

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We're serving Asian-American fusion Brunch and Dinner.

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2.3 mi•Mission

Update: Iam so impressed with how this was handled. shortly after my first review, the management…read more(Judy) reached out to me personally. they were genuinely concerned about the mistake and the potential allergy risk, which I really appreciated. They quickly cleared up a mix up with the order number and issued a full refund immediately. The onigiri and sushi bake were already hits with my daughter, so we'll definitely be returning soon. My son is still looking forward to trying that taiwanese minced pork bowl

I came here at the recommendation of a friend in the neighborhood, and honestly, my thoughts about…read morethe place so far are that the food and experience were average. Everything about the ordering process and the quality of the food itself was good but not great. There was no wow factor or anything that left me feeling extra motivated to return, but I also wouldn't be opposed if I were nearby and craving onigiri. There's a single kiosk in-store to order at, but you can also place an order with the person working the counter if it's not too busy. I wasn't sure what I wanted immediately, so I waited for one of my friends to finish before ordering. I added 1 unagi eel, 1 unagi onigiri, and 1 crab onigiri to my basket and checked out. I have absolutely no idea what's the difference between "unagi eel" and "unagi onigiri", and when I went to pick up my order, the staff member told me my order was two unagi and one crab. However, I was charged $4.50 for the unagi eel and $4.30 for the unagi onigiri, so go figure. I could not detect a difference between the two, and the price of each averaged out to $4.40, so it's whatever. I unwrapped one of the unagi onigiris to eat in-store as we waited for a Zoox to arrive. It was actually pretty difficult to extricate the seaweed and rice ball filling in one piece to consume together, which I presume is because the onigiris are each made-to-order and due to the freshness, the separate ingredients haven't had a chance to marinate and congeal together. As I had not eaten all day, I quickly devoured the onigiris before and after our short ride back to a café where some of our other friends were waiting. The onigiris were, as I mentioned before, pretty standard minus the fact they kind of fell apart. I would say if you like onigiris, then these will get the job done, but they're nothing exceptional, so keep your standards at baseline.

1.8 mi•Japantown, Lower Pacific Heights

Onigiris so yummy

New fave spot! Kind staff, yummy sushi bake (I ate it all ), refreshing drinks & great prices. Will be back--highly recommend!

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Taiwanese pork onigiri, salmon onigiri, honey chrysanthemum tea

Ganji

4.6(605 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

Yummy!! Food is great and the owner/server lady is super sweet! All the sides were good, too!read more

Very nice!!! It was very tasty and the waitress was kind. it comes with a free miso soup.read more

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Kothai Republic

4.6(471 reviews)

4.1 mi•Inner Sunset

I'm truly heartbroken to hear that this restaurant has closed and even more so that I didn't get a…read morechance to visit one last time in it's last days. I've dined here more than a handful of times and every visit was memorable. Sung and his team consistently delivered exceptional food, every dish was solid and clearly made with pride. You could taste the quality and it was consistent every single time. Beyond the food, what always stood out was the hospitality. Sung genuinely made an effort to connect with his guests, remembering faces, checking in at the table and ensuring everyone felt welcomed and valued. He made sure you had a good experience and you could tell he cared. One thing I've learned on my food journey is this: follow the chef. When you find someone who pours heart into their craft, you support them wherever they go next! Looking forward to whatever Sung does next. I already know it's for sure going to be just as good!

Kothai has been one of the Inner Sunset's most delicious and innovative spots for the past few…read moreyears, so it's truly bittersweet to be writing this farewell review as they head into their last day of service. Even before this most recent visit, I'd enjoyed intimate dinners here for its creative, Korean-Thai-inspired menu that always packed an impressive punch of flavor but, dare I say, the brunch might be even better. The steak sandwich was absolutely phenomenal, with the steak seasoned and cooked to perfection and pairing beautifully with the charred onion aioli, plus a side of expertly crisped smashed potatoes that were so addicting. The steamed mussels were sumptuous and packed with umami, and I loved the two large bricks of toasted sourdough focaccia that were perfect for sopping up every last bit of the delicious dashi broth. But the pièce de résistance was the custard French toast, which I can only describe as the love child of bread pudding and tres leches cake as it was crispy on the outside but uber moist on the inside, custardy, and simply divine. Kothai will be deeply missed in the neighborhood, but I'm excited to see what's next for chef/owner Sung Park and will be first in line for whatever future project comes next.

Crispy kimchi fried rice balls

Crudo

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Lapisara Eatery

4.6(2k reviews)

0.8 mi•Lower Nob Hill

The omelettes are out of this world good. The service was excellent, and we enjoyed the menu…read moreoptions.

Wonderful experience, I came on Mother's Day around 12:45pm and had to wait about 30 mins to get…read moreseated for a party of 6. The restaurant is beautiful with a lot of natural light, perfect ambiance for a brunch. They even had Mother's Day themed napkins which I thought was very nice. I really enjoyed the Lapisara burger though it's so humongous that it's actually a bit challenging to eat haha. The chicken and waffles were also very solid. I thought the Tom Yum burrito was a bit uninteresting. It was just a lot of rice wrapped up in a tortilla, the tom yum sauce it came with was good but it wasn't enough to make the dish amazing for me. Overall, excellent experience, I would highly recommend for a cutesy brunch.

Indoor area of the restaurant.

That bacon, tho...

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Strawberry Maple Croffle ($14)

Megan’s Table

4.6(87 reviews)

5.5 mi•Westwood Park

Great choice! I was going back home last evening and... you…read moreknow when you want to treat yourself after a long day? Well, I decided to look for something different than my usual favorite food and I decided to go to try some Cambodian food and I picked this lovely little spot in Ocean Avenue, so far away from my house. It was my lucky day, the food was delicious, fresh and made from scratch with a glass of great white wine and , SO IMPORTANT to me a lovely service, starting with a warm welcome smile from the owner and then with the outstanding kind service at my table from the young gentleman named (I think) Ethan. Now this little gem became one of my destinations. Great job beautiful people at Megan's Table!

What a wonderful surprise this place was. I had an appointment a few doors down and am so happy…read morethat I popped in for lunch. Such a welcoming, nice space and their food was awesome. Their tom kha soup was creamy and flavorful and everything else I ordered exceeded my expectations. The food was as delicious as it was pretty. The service was great and I will definitely be retuning.

Inside, beautiful

Loc Lac $15 (shaking beef)

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Roti ice cream $12

Ollei

4.5(337 reviews)

1.4 mi•Russian Hill

The service is great and the servers are awesome. The restaurant is really loud so if you're…read moreexpecting a quiet place to sit down, do not go here. They have MVs projecting on the wall too so that adds to the noise. As for the food, everything is great! The pajeon is flavorful, light and crispy. It had a lot of kimchi so that was yum. The army stew was not too salty and warmed us up! The soy garlic chicken was not overly sweet and was crispy too. The spicy pork was good but there were a few pieces that was chewy. It wasn't that spicy though but it still tasted good. The creamy pasta and tteok was good too and lived up to its name. I did find that the tteok was chewier than normally, but my partner said it was fine so to each their own. Will probably come back for a third visit!

Seafood pancake - the batter is a bit dense, wish there was more seafood filling but otherwise…read morepretty solid but quite heavy Boneless chicken w sour garlic sauce - sauce is a bit salty and tasted more like a soy glaze than garlic sauce Staff friendly but there is a bit of a wait for food to come out. Nice fast Korean food vibes.

0.5 mi•Financial District

Dining Room

Seafood Pancake / 해물파전

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Corn Cheese Plate

Sisterita

4.5(1.1k reviews)

Locally sourced ingredients

Casual dining

Excellent service! My only advice is to come and see for yourself. When we called to ask about a…read morewait, they mentioned there was not wait... part of the reason they do that is because they don't keep a list. You either have reservations or you're a walk in and you stand in line until a table is available for you. At first this was strange, but I think it makes for a better experience. The team was incredible, they were so kind on a day that can be stressful for a small restaurant. We had incredible food. I was so happy to get my Eggs Royale and my husband said the French toast was the best he's ever had. (Even comparing it to French toast in Paris) No notes. This will be our Mother's Day place going forward next time with reservations.

My partner and I decided to go to the city one weekend and decided we wanted brunch. After looking…read morethrough some place, we came across Sisterita and it looked very promising. It seems like this place is an asian fusion brunch place incorporating french dishes into thai/asian themed dishes which is up our alley. We made a reservation at 1:45 PM and we had to wait for about an extra 30 minutes before getting seated. Initially, I wanted to try their crab fried rice but unfortunately they were out of crab. We decided to get the Alcatraz Escape and the Brioche french toast which were recommended by the wait staff. The staff was generally friendly and accommodating but I can tell they were swamped and stressed out with all the people they were trying to serve. The food itself tasted decent, the Alcatraz Escape had a tasty flavor which incorporates tom yum paste (sweet, sour, tangy flavor) into their scramble with about 4 shrimps. The side of crispy chicken was good but nothing that stood out to us. The brioche was soft but there wasn't much flavoring besides the fruits and caramelized banana. It was served with evaporated milk which made the brioche soft but not adding much flavor to it. The price however was quite pricey. For two dishes as a side we paid around $78 with tax and tip.

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Dumpling Story

4.5(465 reviews)

2.0 mi•Pacific Heights

We love the food and the service here. it's one of our favorite restaurants in our neighborhood.read more

Tried Dumpling Story for lunch and enjoyed this spot! Was seated right away and ordered the pig…read moreear, green onion pancake, xiao long bao, dan dan noodles and fried dumpling. Everything was good and I'd definitely come back. Our server was also attentive. -pig ear: crunchy and had good flavor -green onion pancake: thin and crispy, it wasn't oily or heavy -beef xiao long bao: I liked this compared to your usual pork version, was filled with a good amount of soup as well -pan fried dumpling: this dumpling was on the heavier side with thicker skin so I only ate one. it was tasty but I'd want to try a different dumpling next time -dan dan noodles: yummy and light, I liked the smooth texture of the noodles