absolutely my fave ethiopian in the bay area. i get the vegetarian platter with the tibsie fish. i add on the beef dishes (both are great) if there are more than 3 people.
best pupusas in sf. get the pork/beans/cheese ones, slather with hot sauce, and eat with the slaw. there's a pupusa platter which comes with 2 pupusas and rice and beans. i just get 1 with a salad.
They did the most amazing "pork cooked like ham" that I've ever had. It was like bacon in every bite without the fat.
Margarita pizza or the one with prosciutto and arugala. The meatballs are great too. And- of course- all the cured meats.
I like the basic ramen with extra green onions. You can get a side of rice with fried pork for $5 or so.
Great popup with one of my fave prix fixes in the city. Everything we had was surprising and amazing.
My fave in-SF Korean place. I recommend the beef pancakes, grilled mackerel, and combo "Soon Tofu", medium spicy.
Bun Bo Hue if you want spicy soup. Cha Gio for spring rolls with lettuce and dipping sauce on the side.
My fave dinner+cocktail place in the city. Try the barrel aged negronis. And the kale salad, meatloaf, (and foie gras).
The Saigon sandwich as a salad. Instead of a roll, they'll put the salmon and toppings on an beautiful bed of mixed greens. I try to avoid the french fries because they're too perfect.
i love the special miso soup and the shira-ae salad. their tempura is great too.
really good cheap chinese. i recommend the orange chicken, basil eggplant, and chow mein.
still my fave brunch spot. i've finally stopped ordering the soft scramble eggs 100% of the time, and am loving whatever other special savory plates they're offering.
breakfast burrito. plain eggs and beans on a whole wheat tortilla. and at least 2 containers of the casera salsa.
great pizza, salads, pasta, and cocktails. just wish it wasn't so crowded all the time.
Not actually a restaurant, but their sausages are so good, I need to add it here (doesn't take long to prep anyway!). Try their housemade smoked duck, buffalo bacon, or their garlicaholics.
