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Just a word of warning. This is actually a bar but their kitchen goes by a different name - so Unco Franks is their kitchen but it's not a Hawaiian sit down restaurant. Very confusing from the outside since it's a bar but you can order from the menu. They have various dishes like Mochiko Chicken, Kalbi and spam fries but I ordered the fried rice which has yummy seaweed sunny side eggs on top of spam fried rice. It's not bad though there seems to be somewhat uneven concentration of spicy stuff on one side of the egg. I wouldn't expect to have concentrated spots of spice in my Hawaiian fried rice (which usually ain't spicy at all). Very filling for sure.
Spur of the moment early dinner at Unco Frank's! When we arrived, the restaurant was quiet with just a few people having cocktails. We sat in the back with the only table that seats 4. Their menu is limited and they were out of Teri Chicken. And looking at reviews, I noticed their menu seemed to have shrunk having fewer choices. So we only ordered 3 dishes. ***OUR PICKS*** GRILLED KALBI ~ small platter of kalbi without any rice, salad or anything. I thought this came with sides and was a complete meal. Flavor was on point and meat was good, but the value wasn't there and it felt like we got an incomplete dish. 2/5 PUPU PLATTER ~ this is like a sampler platter that was perfect as a taster, since there was 4 of us. I enjoyed the mochiko chicken best. Fries were crispy, though nothing out of this world with the addition of spam and kimchi. Just made it salty. And the pork sliders were ok. The main portion of this dish was the fries. We got 3 pieces of chicken and 2 small sliders. 3.5/5 MAC SALAD ~ You have to order this separately though I should be included with the entrees. Although this Mac salad was creamy, I only tasted black pepper. Pretty one note. And it was grey in color which isn't appetizing. 2/5 When you order kalbi at any restaurant, you get sides and do not have to order them separately. It should have been a meal especially if we didn't have the pupu platter. That was so disappointing. I guess it's more of a bar and Hawaiian tapas kind of spot. Can't say I'll be back when there are plenty of other Hawaiian restaurants to choose from that give better portions and food.
When I heard there was Hawaiian food to be devoured on Clement, I just figured it would look like a plate lunch joint like on Oahu but maybe with atmospheric touches like retro tiki wallpaper, murals of pipeline surfers, and twangy ukulele music coming out of the speakers. I must be living in an Elvis 'Blue Hawaii' fever dream because it's nothing like that here. Instead it's a darkly stylish wine bar that happens to have a Hawaiian food menu. Surprisingly it all goes well together. For instance, I started with a $16 specialty cocktail called Death in the Afternoon which mixed champagne and absinthe cordial into an effervescent libation (photo: https://yelp.to/ROPW68ABxm). You might be surprised to find out champagne is compatible with... Auntie Rob's Fried Rice for $16. It was a classic rendition with Spam, ginger, scallions, mushrooms, and a sunnyside up egg (photo: https://yelp.to/BSXmNY3xHC). I was quite satisfied, and it was encouraging to see plenty of other local grindz on their menu like mochiko chicken, kalua pig sliders, and coconut shrimp. I think everyone deserves a little champagne with their fried rice, don't you? FOOD - 4 stars...local grindz done pretty well COCKTAIL - 4.5 stars...a bubbly delight AMBIANCE - 4 stars...modern and not too crowded in the afternoon SERVICE - 4 stars...friendly bartender who handles the food orders TOTAL - 4 stars...a different way to have Hawaiian RELATED - Exploring the Richmond? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HvkBu7
Pupu platter is definitely a must try. The Pupu platter at Unco Frank's was delicious. It came with kalua pork sliders, spam fries, and fried chicken. The highlight of the dish was definitely the fried chicken. It was really juicy and crispy! The flavor the fried chicken came with was similar to honey butter almost. The Pupu platter derives from the Hawaiian word pu-pu which means appetizers. Essentially, it's a tray of appetizers! Our friends also order other assortments such as the edamame, macaroni salad, and coconut shrimps! They also said they really enjoyed it! Overall, great experience, staff was super friendly, and it wasn't too busy as well. We were able to grab a seat immediately.
Only because I was looking for Richmond District food and drinks on a Monday evening did I stumble upon Unco Frank's, a purveyor of Hawaiian "grindz" operating inside a Clement Street wine bar (High Treason). It's a mash-up that sounds unworkable as I've never once craved Hawaiian fare alongside my Cabernet but remarkably, it does work, quite well. I waffled between Furikake Fries ($11) and "Da Works Fries" ($17) before looking at another table and seeing the size of the latter. As much as I love fries - all fries - this was dinner and I wanted something a little more varied. The Pupu Platter ($28) over-serves two, and includes Da Works Fries, 2 Kalua Pig Sliders, and a few delicious pieces of Mochiko Chicken. I think it's the perfect thing to order here, allowing you to sample a few different things without tiring of any of them. It was a delicious combination. If you're still put off by the idea of grindz with wine do know that High Treason's menu, despite it being a wine bar, includes beer and other drinks, some featuring no alcohol at all. Unco Frank's is a delightfully tasty discovery that one would likely have to know of to unearth. And now you do.
May 2025 - This place is such a hidden gem! Really hard to find, but the food was good and I've had it twice now! If you're craving Hawaiian food, this is a great spot!
We had Unco Frank's cater my wife's birthday party. She grew up on Kauai and this is the best local grindz around! Loved the Kalua Pig, Mochiko Chicken, Mac salad, fried rice - everything :) Frank made everything really easy to work with too - highly recommended!
My friend and I ordered to go. Apparently there is a separate togo menu that offers different things. If you order to go, the sliders come with fries. The pupu plater is not offered for togo orders. The food was amazing, however I might only grab the carb options again, as 17 for three tiny sliders didn't feel great. I would have just gone for the fries on their own and the mac salad. While we didn't eat there, we waited in the dining room. Everyone working there was super kind in helping explain the differences between togo and dine in orders. The location itself looked beautiful and newly opened. The place had a San Diego feel to it. It had a chill vibe early in the evening when the dinner rush hadn't set in.
That macaroni salad, the best part, but this meal is on time. That chicken is out of this world. The presentation meets Michelin star standards. The service was great. The place was so packed with people enjoying their selves having nice times it was pretty enjoyable to any looking for comfort food.
I should have read the yelp reviews before ordering the mac salad. I was thrown off by the not traditional Hawaiian mac salad taste. You better LOVE black pepper to get this. I honestly thought they messed up by adding soooooo much pepper! I had to ask our waiter is this normal or a mistake? Haha We got the pupu platter to try it all, Michiko chicken good! Spam kimchi fries delicious! Now the fish in the fish sliders, hmmm was super fishy and dry kinda tasted like frozen fish. If I went back, fries and chicken for sure.
A hidden gem! What an amazing place. We visited on 9.9.26 after going to the deYoung museum. We had to try the Hawai'ian cuisine. Small dining area with one server who was attentive, pleasant, and knowledgeable. I chose the lumpia--it was excellent. My late mother-in-law was Filipina--and this lumpia was even better than her recipe as I recall. It was crunchy, not greasy, had an absolutely delicious meat center, and was twice as long as what she made. It paired well with the Italian arneis by Angelo Negro Vino Blano, as well as my companion's Kahlua pulled pork sliders. Beautifully plated. The tall ceilings feel expansive and provided a great venue for the old school albums spinning very interesting collection of music such as New Low by Mk.gee. Huge cool art on the wall, with a playful tiger. Huge wall art display of wine crates. Lovely open-air seating as you walk in through the entrance. Very happening place. What a delightful find. read more
was thrown off at first since the inside was a bar, but high treason serves unco frank's food alongside their bar drinks. came on a saturday around 7pm and it was pretty busy when we came in, so our large party of 9 was seated along the wall bar seats. our group was doing a food crawl down clement, so we didn't want to order too much. we ordered 2 pupu platters, a mac salad, fried rice, and 3 drinks. after we ordered, a high treason staff member came up to our group to give some of us menus; they say we didn't order enough food and that they wanted more on our tab. this made me and others in my party feel very uncomfortable, and it made me feel that we weren't welcome/took up too much space. someone from my party was honest with them by giving them context on our food crawl plans, but it still felt awkward after. this left a really negative impression of both the establishment and my thoughts on the food. auntie rob's fried rice (5/10): ginger was very overpowering and sauce was too salty for me. not my fave mac salad (3/10): VERY mayo and pepper heavy. i prefer a slight sweetness, little pepper, and less mayo-overly dominant mac salad pupu platter: da works fries (5/10): sirscha aioli is just spicy enough for me (a subtle kick). fries weren't crispy enough for me. kimchi cut through the heaviness of the spam and aioli which was nice. kalua pig sliders (6/10): pulled pork was better than i thought; normally i don't like smoked meats but this was subtly enough but still balanced out the slaw/aioli well. mochiko chicken (4/10): thick breading and chicken was not the juciest. bit too dry for my liking. i would not come back again. the interaction we had was so uncomfortable and didn't sit right with me, and the food was mediocre. i was mainly disappointed by the service (and the food by association) which is unfortunate as i love supporting aapi-owned businesses. read more
1 month ago
Just a word of warning. This is actually a bar but their kitchen goes by a different name - so Unco Franks is their kitchen but it's not a Hawaiian sit down restaurant. Very confusing from the outside since it's a bar but you can order from the menu. They have various dishes like Mochiko Chicken, Kalbi and spam fries but I ordered the fried rice which has yummy seaweed sunny side eggs on top of spam fried rice. It's not bad though there seems to be somewhat uneven concentration of spicy stuff on one side of the egg. I wouldn't expect to have concentrated spots of spice in my Hawaiian fried rice (which usually ain't spicy at all). Very filling for sure. read more
11 days ago
Spur of the moment early dinner at Unco Frank's! When we arrived, the restaurant was quiet with just a few people having cocktails. We sat in the back with the only table that seats 4. Their menu is limited and they were out of Teri Chicken. And looking at reviews, I noticed their menu seemed to have shrunk having fewer choices. So we only ordered 3 dishes. ***OUR PICKS*** GRILLED KALBI ~ small platter of kalbi without any rice, salad or anything. I thought this came with sides and was a complete meal. Flavor was on point and meat was good, but the value wasn't there and it felt like we got an incomplete dish. 2/5 PUPU PLATTER ~ this is like a sampler platter that was perfect as a taster, since there was 4 of us. I enjoyed the mochiko chicken best. Fries were crispy, though nothing out of this world with the addition of spam and kimchi. Just made it salty. And the pork sliders were ok. The main portion of this dish was the fries. We got 3 pieces of chicken and 2 small sliders. 3.5/5 MAC SALAD ~ You have to order this separately though I should be included with the entrees. Although this Mac salad was creamy, I only tasted black pepper. Pretty one note. And it was grey in color which isn't appetizing. 2/5 When you order kalbi at any restaurant, you get sides and do not have to order them separately. It should have been a meal especially if we didn't have the pupu platter. That was so disappointing. I guess it's more of a bar and Hawaiian tapas kind of spot. Can't say I'll be back when there are plenty of other Hawaiian restaurants to choose from that give better portions and food. read more
9 months ago
When I heard there was Hawaiian food to be devoured on Clement, I just figured it would look like a plate lunch joint like on Oahu but maybe with atmospheric touches like retro tiki wallpaper, murals of pipeline surfers, and twangy ukulele music coming out of the speakers. I must be living in an Elvis 'Blue Hawaii' fever dream because it's nothing like that here. Instead it's a darkly stylish wine bar that happens to have a Hawaiian food menu. Surprisingly it all goes well together. For instance, I started with a $16 specialty cocktail called Death in the Afternoon which mixed champagne and absinthe cordial into an effervescent libation (photo: https://yelp.to/ROPW68ABxm). You might be surprised to find out champagne is compatible with... Auntie Rob's Fried Rice for $16. It was a classic rendition with Spam, ginger, scallions, mushrooms, and a sunnyside up egg (photo: https://yelp.to/BSXmNY3xHC). I was quite satisfied, and it was encouraging to see plenty of other local grindz on their menu like mochiko chicken, kalua pig sliders, and coconut shrimp. I think everyone deserves a little champagne with their fried rice, don't you? FOOD - 4 stars...local grindz done pretty well COCKTAIL - 4.5 stars...a bubbly delight AMBIANCE - 4 stars...modern and not too crowded in the afternoon SERVICE - 4 stars...friendly bartender who handles the food orders TOTAL - 4 stars...a different way to have Hawaiian RELATED - Exploring the Richmond? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HvkBu7 read more
1 year ago
Pupu platter is definitely a must try. The Pupu platter at Unco Frank's was delicious. It came with kalua pork sliders, spam fries, and fried chicken. The highlight of the dish was definitely the fried chicken. It was really juicy and crispy! The flavor the fried chicken came with was similar to honey butter almost. The Pupu platter derives from the Hawaiian word pu-pu which means appetizers. Essentially, it's a tray of appetizers! Our friends also order other assortments such as the edamame, macaroni salad, and coconut shrimps! They also said they really enjoyed it! Overall, great experience, staff was super friendly, and it wasn't too busy as well. We were able to grab a seat immediately. read more
Only because I was looking for Richmond District food and drinks on a Monday evening did I stumble upon Unco Frank's, a purveyor of Hawaiian "grindz" operating inside a Clement Street wine bar (High Treason). It's a mash-up that sounds unworkable as I've never once craved Hawaiian fare alongside my Cabernet but remarkably, it does work, quite well. I waffled between Furikake Fries ($11) and "Da Works Fries" ($17) before looking at another table and seeing the size of the latter. As much as I love fries - all fries - this was dinner and I wanted something a little more varied. The Pupu Platter ($28) over-serves two, and includes Da Works Fries, 2 Kalua Pig Sliders, and a few delicious pieces of Mochiko Chicken. I think it's the perfect thing to order here, allowing you to sample a few different things without tiring of any of them. It was a delicious combination. If you're still put off by the idea of grindz with wine do know that High Treason's menu, despite it being a wine bar, includes beer and other drinks, some featuring no alcohol at all. Unco Frank's is a delightfully tasty discovery that one would likely have to know of to unearth. And now you do. read more
1 year ago
May 2025 - This place is such a hidden gem! Really hard to find, but the food was good and I've had it twice now! If you're craving Hawaiian food, this is a great spot! read more
9 months ago
We had Unco Frank's cater my wife's birthday party. She grew up on Kauai and this is the best local grindz around! Loved the Kalua Pig, Mochiko Chicken, Mac salad, fried rice - everything :) Frank made everything really easy to work with too - highly recommended! read more
4 months ago
5 months ago
First time trying Unco Frank's, I must say I am so impressed with the wine and the food is awesome! The PuPu combination plate is excellent along with the Mac Salad and Fried Rice. read more
5 months ago
2 months ago
5 months ago
My friend and I ordered to go. Apparently there is a separate togo menu that offers different things. If you order to go, the sliders come with fries. The pupu plater is not offered for togo orders. The food was amazing, however I might only grab the carb options again, as 17 for three tiny sliders didn't feel great. I would have just gone for the fries on their own and the mac salad. While we didn't eat there, we waited in the dining room. Everyone working there was super kind in helping explain the differences between togo and dine in orders. The location itself looked beautiful and newly opened. The place had a San Diego feel to it. It had a chill vibe early in the evening when the dinner rush hadn't set in. read more
1 year ago
That macaroni salad, the best part, but this meal is on time. That chicken is out of this world. The presentation meets Michelin star standards. The service was great. The place was so packed with people enjoying their selves having nice times it was pretty enjoyable to any looking for comfort food. read more
I should have read the yelp reviews before ordering the mac salad. I was thrown off by the not traditional Hawaiian mac salad taste. You better LOVE black pepper to get this. I honestly thought they messed up by adding soooooo much pepper! I had to ask our waiter is this normal or a mistake? Haha We got the pupu platter to try it all, Michiko chicken good! Spam kimchi fries delicious! Now the fish in the fish sliders, hmmm was super fishy and dry kinda tasted like frozen fish. If I went back, fries and chicken for sure. read more
Unco Franks got the ono grindz! I really dig this permanent food pop up inside High Treason, especially since there's not much Hawaiian food in the city. Pupu platter was a great way to get a taste of the appetizers, and even better to wash it down with a nice glass of wine in a hip wine bar. I've frequently walked by this place on Clement St, so it was awesome to finally go in and enjoy the casual atmosphere and delicious food. read more
5 months ago
Ok... Was looking for a place for the fam to eat since we're not in this area too often. Saw this place on Yelp and was craving some Hawaiian food. Now, keep in mind, after seeing some reviews, I was expecting a Noelani's type vibe (San Carlos). Boy was we all wrong. We park and keep missing the front door. The sign to the place is real small - almost like a secret hidden spot. Walk in, and the ambiance is dark, and there is some funk/pop rock music playing in the background. This is weird I tell the mrs. So we grab some menus and sit towards the front, galley seating style. Ordered furikake fries, fried rice, mochiko chicken, mac salad, and some fish sandos. Fries-these were pretty good. You can taste the butter and olive oil and furikake thats doused in the fries. Might have been heavy handed on the sauce, but otherwise, these were good. Fried rice-probably the best dish and most in line with "traditional" fried rice when you're talking Hawaiian food. Spam, onions, garlic, and some umami taste I can't figure out. Oh and a sunny side egg. Pretty decent, but again, heavy handed on the oil. Mochiko chicken-was most excited for this one. But it's really a fusion dish. It's crispy boneless chicken, but waaaay too much sauce poured on it. The bottom was literally all yellowish sweet sauce. Dunno what it is, but this dish would have been awesome if not for the sauce. Mac salad - was okay. Similar in flavor and texture to local style. Fish - hard pass, no bueno. They do a brisk take-out business, which is weird. And it looks like full plates with rice and ish. TLDR - this place is bar first, then pupu style restaurant far second. Patrons younger and having a good time, but most were just drinking and picking on some fries. Don't expect any type of Hawaiian vibe at all. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
After going to Hawaii a few times, I am always on the look out for good Hawaiian food back here in the mainland and Unco Frank's hits the spot when you're craving good Hawaiian food! Everything is super flavorful, I couldn't stop eating even after I was full. Unco Frank's was located inside of High Treason Wine Bar (look for the bright Unco Frank's sign in front!) - a cute and intimate wine bar, perfect for date night or a quick bite. My husband and I got a few plates to share - mochiko chicken, Auntie Rob's fried rice, Hawaiian Mac salad and the grilled kalbi. Everything was honestly so good. I liked that you get that island flavor but with their own twist. My favorite has to be the mochiko chicken - it was crispy and saucy and had just the right texture. Service was amazing and I'll definitely be back when I visit SF! read more
Talk about a hidden gem! We took a spontaneous trip up to SF, without a plan for food (very unlike us). We intended to go to Burma superstar, but because the wait there was long I asked my husband to pick a place nearby. He stumbled upon this on yelp, and I was quite skeptical at first given the limited reviews. I was like "sure, I'm hungry and Hawaiian food is good" so I wasn't trying to be picky this time. We walked over to it and it was a bit hard to find since it was a pop up at a bar called High Treason (they had a sign outside for Unco Frank's). It was well designed, had real records playing for music, and had a very nice ambiance! Good for a happy hour or casual date night. We ordered their pupu platter (serves 2), mac salad, and coconut shrimp. Pupu platter and Mac salad came out right away, and it was all so uniquely flavored and delicious! The Mac salad wasn't too creamy or mayo based, and had a peppery kick to it which I loved. The pork sliders were flavorful, with super tender pork. husband loved it. Fries were crisp, fresh, and lots of flavor from the sauces and the seared pieces of sausage. The best part was the mochiko chicken. First bites were so juicy and flavorful, and I wanted to order more right away. Tasted like a more sweet version of chicken karaage. The best part here was the service and care. As soon as we arrived, our server seated us and took our orders. He even offered to make a side salad for me that I requested from seeing on the reviews. Furthermore, he forgot that we ordered the coconut shrimp and even offered it on the house for us. It was a sweet gesture given we came with our little one and were in a slight rush for our meal. It was a wonderful and delightful surprise after a day in the city, and so glad we stumbled upon it! I gave mad props to my husband that day that I need to trust him more with dinner decisions hehe. read more
1 year ago
The restaurant reminds me of a speakeasy because the whole time you question if you're in the right spot haha. I was not expecting a wine bar collab, but the atmosphere felt chic and elegant. I think people come for the wine and less for the Hawaiian food, but you'd be missing out! The pupu platter is scrumptious! The mini sandos literally melt in your mouth and I could eat five of them in a row. You know it's good because I don't prefer pickles on my sandwiches, but I left it in anyway! The coconut shrimp was not juicy or flavorful enough, so I'd pass on that. A great place to spend an evening alone or with friends. I saw several soloists, one was reading at the bar, and that was cool to see! read more
3 years ago
Everything, you must try everything! Nestled within a wine bar is Unco Frank's, a fresh, modern take on Hawaiian food. And boy, everything single dish had me saying "Oh my god!" If you want a taste of all their classics, get the Pupu Platter -- it's perfect to share with two people. The coconut shrimp is hot, crispy and tender! The Mac salad has a peppery kick! All in all, a solid place for a quick bite and a glass of wine/beer. The service was stellar as well -- friendly and fast. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a casual place with solid bites and drinks. read more
7 months ago
First of all, placing an order for pickup is NOT EASY. Unco Frank's does not have a direct web presence. You need to place your order through: https://www.hightreasonsf.com/ Even getting to the website there is no easy link to order food from Unco Frank's. You need to type in "Unco Frank's" in the search bar on the website OK now for the food: The Chicken Teri Plate is really good, large chunks of juicy and tender chicken. The Mochiko Chicken Plate is even better than the the Teri Chicken. Crispy fried chicken. Juicy and tender; full of flavor. I cannot believe that its Mochi Flour. Da Works Fries - a bit spicy. Love Crinkle fries. The Spam and fries really work well together. The Kalbi plate is decent. Full of flavor; a bit chewy, but that is expected from Kalbi. Now all the meals came with 2 large scoops of white rice. A small side of green salad comes with a sweet creamy dressing. The mac salad is slightly creamy, but pretty peppery . I would have given 5 stars, but due to the difficulty of placing the order knocked them down a star. The food itself is 4.5 stars. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
I heard of Uncle Frank's by word of mouth so far and received a small flyer for their new Hawaiian joint on Clement inside High Treason. Their website showcases mouth watering meals and having came back from Maui not long ago, Im definitely craving Hawaiian food! Unfortunately their online link doesn't work for ordering as well as their hours aren't accurate. For example, yesterday was Tuesday and only shows they are opened for lunch from 11-3pm. I submitted a contact form to ask for ordering dinner on Wed 3/16 and someone texted me, (I assume the owner) that they are opened today at 4pm. I asked how do I order? He sent me a link to order from hightreasonsf.com. I ordered the Mochiko Chicken Plate which comes with 5 large pieces of marinated fried chicken with mochiko flour and sesame sauce. The meal also comes with white rice, mac salad and side salad. Lots of food for $20 and I was definitely stuffed. Every bite was delicious. I am excited for this place and think it has so much potential if it can work out a few small kinks. Looking forward to trying their coconut shrimp plate and fish sandos. The menu is small but love the food so far! read more
I follow Fleetwood, a cute boutique store, on Instagram, and they kept showcasing food from Unco Frank's on their stories. I had to go to the Richmond District one weekend, and so I took this as an opportunity to check them out. I believe they're currently a pop up, using the kitchen and space at High Treason bar. So it's not so Hawaiian themed in the decor, but the food speaks for itself. It's so delicious! So far I've had the fried rice and the mochiko chicken plate. The fried rice comes with lots of flavor with the furikake seasoning, Portuguese sausage, and fried eggs. I ate the whole thing, even though I was full half way through. This dish was so comforting, especially on a cold day. I recently visited with a friend, and I ordered the mochiko chicken. I like that it wasn't heavily breaded. You still get that chewy mochiko feel without having it be too chewy. It came with a slightly sweet, slightly savory sauce. The mac salad was peppery, which I thought was a good taste contrast to the chicken. And the salad made me feel healthy lol. They do have cocktails available, as well as the canned Hawaiian sodas. It can be cold inside, so bundle up. Also, only a few tables are open, and the rest of the seating is either bar, or in front of the restaurant where the speaker is, which plays really good music btw. So even though you see chairs stacked on the tables, they are open. The menu is small, but like I said, it could be a pop up. I want to come back to try their fish sandos and coconut shrimp plate. read more
1 year ago
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