Was shocked about the reviews this spot had, and wondered how it could be so exceptional yet so under the radar. AND IT TOTALLY LIVED UP TO THE HYPE. If you're a fan of creative food and an authentic experience, and a unique 8 person seating arrangement that allows you to see the food being cooked AND chat with the charming owner-chefs the entire time, you'll LOVE this place. It was like visiting your incredible friend who happens to be a world-class chef, and getting fed their homecooked yet Michelin star-level food. Also, unlike any interpretation of Filipino food I've had - beautiful and nostalgic and eye-opening. This place was such a refreshing joy to dine at, after many exceptional recent meals that lacked soul and depth and imagination. GO. You'll be telling all your friends like we are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glen Thomas
Really a special experience. The food is delicious & the team behind it is so sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Groves
Exceptional. Can’t say enough good things about this place. Every bite was inventive and exquisite, and it’s clear the owner-chefs absolutely love what they’re doing, and bring their creativity and culinary expertise to every element of the experience. They were also very mindful about a food sensitivity I indicated ahead of time and gave legit substitutes, and generally seem to take great care in ingredient selection. I could go on, but suffice it to say, if there were a monthly membership to come back, we’d be their first to sign up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leonardo Buizza
Amazing meal, and super intimate setting with great hosts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felicia Chen
A really lovely dinner - I was here back in July 2024, and am looking forward to returning soon to try the new menu!
The location can be a bit hard to find, as it’s in/around the Tenderloin and just a small chef’s counter. Everyone is seated along the counter (so I’d recommend coming with just one friend if you want to be able to talk). A big part of the experience is being able to watch the chefs, which are a very sweet couple, prep each dish and explain the story.
We had four courses; salmon sashimi, tofu egg roll, duck, and fried mochi. My favorite were the first two courses. The sauce on the duck was a bit too overpowering for me, and I couldn’t finish the fried mochi (just not a fan in general). However, the chefs clearly have a lot of passion for their craft & overall a great addition to SF!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pauline
New favorite restaurant in SF! The food was amazing, with a great mix of different cuisines. We had a great time and can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kare Kare, Duck Breast
Beverly Leu
A truly special experience. The restaurant blends a laid-back vibe with gourmet cuisine that feels both inventive and comforting. The menu focuses on modern takes on classic dishes, and the quality of the locally sourced ingredients really shine through. The best part of the food are the owners' personal stories behind each dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy M
Dinner is RVSP only. Set reservations via Tock, or come for Sunday brunch (new) no reservations needed.
Aamod Raje
This Bondfire dessert changed my life. On par with: eating oysters for the first time (favorite food), and eating chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream (favorite general dessert) for the first time. A bon(d)fire blazed up into glory in my brain and all my senses were heightened for these few minutes. I almost cried when I was close to finishing it. I then prayed in remembrance of this small thing that gave me goosebumps with every bite.
Everyone should go to Ox+Tiger
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice Chan
Came here with my family. One of the best experience. You can tell the owners are passionate about what they are creating. They are creating an experience. We are happy to be part of this journey with them even though just for 1 to 2 hours. They intertwined their personal history with such delicious and multi-layered food. The whole experience is like having dinner with friends who happen to be excellent chefs ( :
A very special experience! You get to see the two owners and chefs cook everything in front of you while they talk about their passions and life stories! The food was phenomenal, very tasty and insanely original. Their menu changes every few months, I’ll be back for sure! 10/10 dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul-Frederik Schubert
Fantastic food and experience. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Klemens Schubert
Incredible restaurant with incredible food, great couple serving with awesome stories for each dish, and nice atmosphere :)
Dietary restrictions: You can tell them about any dietary restrictions and they will adapt your dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Yan
What a great and unforgettable, intimate experience! Very Japanese-feeling setting with such a personal presentation. Great and creative tasting menu at a very reasonable price, that changes seasonally and based on inspiration - we will be back!!
Was shocked about the reviews this spot had, and wondered how it could be so exceptional yet so under the radar. AND IT TOTALLY LIVED UP TO THE HYPE. If you're a fan of creative food and an authentic experience, and a unique 8 person seating arrangement that allows you to see the food being cooked AND chat with the charming owner-chefs the entire time, you'll LOVE this place. It was like visiting your incredible friend who happens to be a world-class chef, and getting fed their homecooked yet Michelin star-level food. Also, unlike any interpretation of Filipino food I've had - beautiful and nostalgic and eye-opening. This place was such a refreshing joy to dine at, after many exceptional recent meals that lacked soul and depth and imagination. GO. You'll be telling all your friends like we are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really a special experience. The food is delicious & the team behind it is so sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional. Can’t say enough good things about this place. Every bite was inventive and exquisite, and it’s clear the owner-chefs absolutely love what they’re doing, and bring their creativity and culinary expertise to every element of the experience. They were also very mindful about a food sensitivity I indicated ahead of time and gave legit substitutes, and generally seem to take great care in ingredient selection. I could go on, but suffice it to say, if there were a monthly membership to come back, we’d be their first to sign up!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing meal, and super intimate setting with great hosts!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A really lovely dinner - I was here back in July 2024, and am looking forward to returning soon to try the new menu!
The location can be a bit hard to find, as it’s in/around the Tenderloin and just a small chef’s counter. Everyone is seated along the counter (so I’d recommend coming with just one friend if you want to be able to talk). A big part of the experience is being able to watch the chefs, which are a very sweet couple, prep each dish and explain the story.
We had four courses; salmon sashimi, tofu egg roll, duck, and fried mochi. My favorite were the first two courses. The sauce on the duck was a bit too overpowering for me, and I couldn’t finish the fried mochi (just not a fan in general). However, the chefs clearly have a lot of passion for their craft & overall a great addition to SF!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
New favorite restaurant in SF! The food was amazing, with a great mix of different cuisines. We had a great time and can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kare Kare, Duck Breast
A truly special experience. The restaurant blends a laid-back vibe with gourmet cuisine that feels both inventive and comforting. The menu focuses on modern takes on classic dishes, and the quality of the locally sourced ingredients really shine through. The best part of the food are the owners' personal stories behind each dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner is RVSP only. Set reservations via Tock, or come for Sunday brunch (new) no reservations needed.
This Bondfire dessert changed my life. On par with: eating oysters for the first time (favorite food), and eating chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream (favorite general dessert) for the first time. A bon(d)fire blazed up into glory in my brain and all my senses were heightened for these few minutes. I almost cried when I was close to finishing it. I then prayed in remembrance of this small thing that gave me goosebumps with every bite.
Everyone should go to Ox+Tiger
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here with my family. One of the best experience. You can tell the owners are passionate about what they are creating. They are creating an experience. We are happy to be part of this journey with them even though just for 1 to 2 hours. They intertwined their personal history with such delicious and multi-layered food. The whole experience is like having dinner with friends who happen to be excellent chefs ( :
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
really good!!!
A very special experience! You get to see the two owners and chefs cook everything in front of you while they talk about their passions and life stories! The food was phenomenal, very tasty and insanely original. Their menu changes every few months, I’ll be back for sure! 10/10 dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food and experience. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible restaurant with incredible food, great couple serving with awesome stories for each dish, and nice atmosphere :)
Dietary restrictions: You can tell them about any dietary restrictions and they will adapt your dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great and unforgettable, intimate experience! Very Japanese-feeling setting with such a personal presentation. Great and creative tasting menu at a very reasonable price, that changes seasonally and based on inspiration - we will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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