Empress by Boon

838 Grant Ave, San Francisco
(415) 757-0728

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I'll admit that I wasn't expecting much when we booked this place - expensive Asian food tends to disappoint when there are options at 10% the cost outside the door. What can I say, we Asians dominate Costco for a reason.

So this was a pleasant surprise - a yummy course of dishes that never strayed so far from the mainline that you would have to call it fusion. Empress gets the points of these flavors and textures and simply tries to express them...
Service was a bit slow and some of the food ok but not what I expected. I tried all but did not like everything. There was also an issue with the heater of the place, it felt like burning and they took a while to help us.
The food was a bit too rich for my blood. The restaurant itself is stunning, with a fantastic view and a great ambiance. However, the food didn’t quite live up to the setting. The flavors felt overly fancy and didn’t suit my palate. By the time the noodles and chicken arrived, I found myself wishing for something more traditional and familiar. While the dishes were okay, for the price, I expected something truly exceptional—and unfortunately, it just didn’t deliver.”

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