“I recently visited Basecamp (Nepalese restaurant) and had a delightful experience. The vegetable Momos and kale chaat were particularly outstanding, with their flavors and textures blending perfectly. They were definitely the highlights of the meal. I also tried the vegetable tofu chowmein, which was decent but didn't quite match the excellence of the Momos and kale chaat. However, the restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian options, which is impressive. Compared to other Nepalese restaurants I've been to, this one stands out for its flavorful and tasteful dishes. I would highly recommend trying their vegetable Momos and kale chaat for a delicious culinary experience and other dishes as well.“
“Such a beautiful and special experience in a gorgeous setting. Azalina and her team create innovative menus that you can't get anywhere else in the city with fresh produce that all comes from the area. The sauces, curries and meats are to die for and the portions are so much larger than a tasting menu should entail. The staff and owners are so thoughtful and make you feel so welcome. The interior of the restaurant is also gorgeous and transports you far from the bustle of the city. A must-stop on your list if you live in San Francisco!Vegetarian options: Menu can be made completely vegan“
“Must try!! I love this restaurant! Amazing food, lovely ambience, great service and staff :) every time I come here I always have a good time. Thank you to Sung and everyone at Kothai for a great birthday dinner!! Bonus - its right on the N haha ❤️Dietary restrictions: They offer vegan and vegetarian options“
“i got the bbq lovers chicken rice plate for 15 bucks, and they flew past all expectations for both flavor and portions. the chicken was cooked well and had a nice grilled flavor. it came with fresh chopped vegetables and rice. definitely a repeater for me!“
“If you are craving Burmese food, which if you are unfamiliar is the best of Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisines, B-star is a reliable workhorse. This is part of the same chain as Burma Superstar in SF and East Bay, i.e. same menu.Tea leaf salad is the must-have go-to dish at any Burmese restaurant. And B-star does not disappoint. For vegetarians, you can skip the fish sauce if you let your server know. The salad is prepared fresh by your table and adding some lemon brings out the best of the green tea leaf paste and the crunchy accoutrements that compliment the lettuce, garlic and sesame seeds.Another classic is the palatha with dip, which is the equivalent of a fried roti with chicken (usually) or coconut curry in B-star's case. Or you can skip it for a samusa soup (Samosa soup) that's hearty, savory and can be a meal by itself.If you have any room left, there's a bunch of mains, from Tofu to Catfish (Mohinga - that's a specialty), with flavors reminiscent from the Thai or Chinese cuisines.Parking is always a challenge on clement street and you need to call your parking angel to find metered parking.Tip: Try their $25 lunch special M-F available until 2.30 pm that includes an appetizer, main and a drink. Best value.“
“Literally my favorite place in the city- I have yet to be disappointed by any dish after trying like half the menu. The best part is that instead of braving the brunch crowds on the weekends you can get the brunch dishes any time! Super nice staff and always such an amazing spot“
“Brought parental units here for a weekday late lunch. The environment is chill, food was good, service was warm and friendly. | Ambiance | There's ~8 table here, with benches for seating; each table can comfortably seat 4-6, possibly more with kids. The restaurant is bright and delightfully decorated. | Food | Given this was our first time here, we ordered two #1 Original: one with shrimp, one with beef. The meat/bone broth has been cooked for hours and has a delicious depth to it. We had regular noodles (imported from Yuana) in one and kale noodles in the other. Both were delicious. The bridge of toppings that come with each order of noodles, albeit gimmicky, was fun and added texture to the dish; atop the bridge were corn, preserve vegetables, yuba, goji berries, ham slices, a shrimp, wood ear strips, chives, and a quail egg. The protein ( slices of beef and shrimp) came out raw, along with noodles on the side, and piping hot broth for us to cook everything in. All in all, a very satisfying meal. We also got the tofu + ground pork cold dry noodles and a wood ear appetizer. The dry noodles were unique and I liked the tofu flavors in them, though I still preferred the version with broth. The wood ear appetizer was good - vinegary and had a little kick. | Service | The manager/owner (?), having learned that this was our first visit, welcomed us and shared her recommendations. It was clear she's passionate about the food and takes pride in their offerings. She and the other waitress were both great in ensuring we were well taken care of; service was quick. Despite this being a restaurant that has been opened for only 5 months, everything is operating smoothly. When the bill came, I opted to pay with a credit card. These days, the tip portion of the credit card workflow at restaurants can get quite confusing, often ranging anywhere from 15-25% or more. Unlike other restaurants that default tip to 18% or 20%, I appreciated Oodle defaulting theirs to 15%. For that, and for the delightful service, I was happy to increase the tip to the next tier up at 18%. They earned it!“
“Super quick and delicious meal! My friend and I walked in on a Friday after early cocktails nearby and were immediately greeted & seated! We ordered the chicken dumplings, wagyu dumplings, chicken chow mein and stir fried string beans. The green beans were the star of the show! They were amazing. We also really enjoyed the chow mein. Next time I'd like to get a different type of dumpling, as the chicken dumplings were just okay.“
“Everything about this restaurant is incredible. Before you even walk in the door, you can watch them making the dumplings, which is so cute. When you order, they come almost immediately back with drinks, even if it's tea. I cannot recommend the xiao long bao enough. They're so tasty, and so soothing after a windy day in San Francisco. Although it is a little pricey because portions are small, it's worth the splurge.“
“Staff were super attentive and helpful. We were told to order mild level of spicy and were greatful for the suggestion, as that was plenty spicy for our group. Also their vegan mushroom broth was so flavorful we took some home! Quality was really fresh and I would reccomend this place to my friends as well as plan on coming back!Vegetarian options: Their mushroom stock is super flavorful and an excellent option for everyone!“
“The soup dumplings were delicious. Another in the group ordered the Bao and really enjoyed it as well. The staff might be some of the best in all of California. They were insightful when it came to ordering and the food came out extremely fast. Absolutely fantastic!“
“10/10 this place is hidden gem The price is so affordable and i would say all the meat is really come in high quality! They even provide free lobster tail that's crazy! In that price 40$ something both hotpot and grill comes with wagyu beef! You will never find anywhere like this in sf in this price !!!“
“One of my favorite places in the city. Everything but the roasted chicken/fried rice is outstanding (they don’t have a big menu). The roasted chicken and fried rice are average. Their price has increased by 20-30 percent compared to about two years ago. So sad that inflation got to this little neighborhood restaurant too. Highly recommend their spicy chili sauce, it makes everything better. For this particular location, there’s probably not a good ventilation system so you might walk out smell like the smoke from cooking. Their other location on clement st has better air. Will still come back in the future.“
“Stopped in for some pho the other day just before they were closing. They didn't seem to mind and served us with a friendly demeanor. I had the beef and my friend had chicken. Both were decent but nothing super special. I like the place though. It has a good vibe to it and the prices are reasonable. I'll certainly go “
“Went there after dinner and it was 1/2 full.Two of us ordered, plain crepes noodles, served with soy sauce and peanut sauce, sesame paste and B kid grass jelly with ice creamCrepes was pretty good. I had better sesame paste but b kid grass jelly with ice cream was pretty good.“
“We're so excited to explore the new restaurant, since we have been eating at Burma Love for so many years. Only gets better and better. Meat lovers can actually consider what we ordered today. Lamb, ribs and Teakwood fried rice. Platha is a must. Then the soy shoots to fresh up your taste. Lamb shack curry was extremely tender and flavorful, definitely a highlight of our dinner today. I will just come back for the lamb and soy shoots as a regular. Ambiance, service as great as usual. We should have come down earlier.“
“Great service, food was excellent--it would be better if not all the food came out at one time, and we didn't have enough space at our two-top to hold all the plates. But overall, excellent corn fritters and spare ribs, spring rolls, calamari. And again, great service, thank you!“
“Such a tasty treat! We went for dinner and had the Samusa, Tea Leaf Salad, and some veggies. Everything was so delicious. The server was very friendly. The restaurant was very clean and welcoming. Definitely will go back. It’s also affordable.“
“Went to Matsuyama for a late Valentines dinner this weekend and everything about the experience was wonderful!!! My girl and I each got the AYCE A5 wagyu menu and this is one of the few times in my life where a $100 meal felt like a bargain. The menu was filled with so many unique items and everything was top quality! I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a fancy and fun date night experience!!!“
“Updated review after giving it a second try: this place is really good at providing a tasty, spicy, enjoyable noodle with a garlicky hint; some great meat options. Tried chicken and pork MoMo Noodles, and I would highly recommend (pork being 1a, chicken being 1b - it's pretty close).“
“Ordered the GuiLin Noodles which is one of the only non-spicy options. The noodles were amazing and perfectly textured and the beef came right off the giant bone they gave. The taste was amazing and very tender. The soup was also really good but just a tad bit salty. The staff was very friendly as well. The only thing bad is that when I went to the back to use the restroom, I saw flies around the tub of noodles they had.“
“I wanted some dumplings and ended up on Irving Street. I wanted to try some mini dumplings, especially on a rainy day. I walked and was greeted right away with a menu. The place has an area for sitting down, and I see people enjoying the noodles. My order was to go, but they offered me an empty table to sit at with tea while waiting. The taste of the mini dumplings is fresh.“
“I ordered this dish through Fantuan Delivery for those seeking a flavorful and satisfying dry pot experience. I chose the Signature Dry Pot, featuring potato, cauliflower, celery, and soybean sprouts. My protein of choice was Griddle-cooked lamb, and the flavors were fantastic.The combination of medium spiciness and mala (numb and spicy) brought a perfect balance to the dish. The spice level was just right, and the numbing sensation added an exciting twist. The large pot size was ideal for sharing, making it a great option for group dining.“
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“Don't know what to eat, but want a quick and delicious meal?Paik's Noodle is such a solid option. Food is good. Portions are generous. My favorite would have to be their classic Jajangmyeon/Black Bean Noodle. The noodles are nice and QQ. The sauce is well seasoned and flavorful. It has a unique flavor from the fried black bean paste. Generous sauce portion too. I always have leftovers and add it on a bed of hot rice the next day. Love that they give you a side of pickled radish as a palate cleanser. Their jjampong and tangsuyuk is pretty good too.Staff are nice. Food comes out pretty quickly. Only thing to keep in mind is that the food court can get really busy during peak times making it hard to find a seat. Overall, 4/5.“
“Kam Lok is a classic SF Chinatown basement style restaurant. I've eaten here in the past and didn't post a review. Tonight, I had the runny egg shrimp chow fun $12. This was delicious with ample wok flavor. This dish can be challenging to make because chow fun and egg are kind of plain. That gravy has to be good. Their menu is limited if you are ordering fried rice, noodles and etc. It is more family style dishes orientated with only one page for rice and noodles. Not on the menu is crispy Hong Kong style noodles, which I love. If you ask, they will make it for you. So, don't rely too much on the written menu. Service was excellent.“
“Some great food, and excellent service. Not very busy when we went, but I imagine during a basketball game it could get pretty busy. I think we would have preferred a Chinatown experience over this, it was a little too modern and the basketball games all around let us know that basketball is the main focus of this area, not the food.“
“Chicken Rice ($14.75) poached chicken, rice, steamed greens, kmg sauce, ginger scallion sauce, & chicken soup: My second time having this! Love that they give both chicken breast and chicken thigh. I love chicken thigh so I always eat the breast first haha I wasn't a fan of the sauce on the greens, I prefer eating it with no sauce. The rice is super flavorful and they cook it using the chicken fat. It's a super hearty bowl and super filling!“
“I could eat here everyday. Everything hit the spot. GET THE BRAISED PORK IN BROWN SAUCE!!! I'm also a huge fan of salt and pepper fish -- I get it at every Chinese restaurant and this place is my favorite by far. Chefs kiss. I really liked their beef fried rice -- they cooked the egg different from other places so I enjoyed that too. Service was quick and they were all super nice. Restaurant was a good sized room and it wasn't too loud. Outside the restaurant, they played acoustic music which I liked - made the wait time go by much faster. Can't wait to come back!!!“
“I grew up in a Chinese restaurant so my bar for any kind of Chinese food is very high. There are rarely ever any Chinese restaurants that I'd return to, never mind feel confident in bringing other people with me... this is one of those rare gems. Not only is the food fantastic, but the service has been really nice. I love this place and would recommend a visit to try any of their items. My favorites are the pan fried pork juicy bao, braised beef noodle soup, green beans, and pig ears. All of their recipes are super authentic.“