Gao Viet Kitchen
📍 Location 📍Gao Viet Kitchen | San Francisco, CA1900 Irving St San Francisco, CA 94122 😋 Review This is certainly one of the more expensive Vietnamese restaurants I’ve been to, but it definitely gives off an elevated vibe. The food looks amazing and is certainly IG worthy. I mean look at the Phozilla! You’ll find this all over IG. It costs a whopping $100, but … Continue reading Gao Viet Kitchen
Hao Noodle (Chelsea, NYC)
📍 Location 📍Hao Noodle | New York, NY343 W 14th St, New York, NY 10014 😋 Review Bit of a higher end Chinese restaurant. The ambiance and decoration inside is super elegant. As a result, of course, the prices will be a little higher. But still definitely worth your time as I feel a lot of these types of restaurants with great authentic food do … Continue reading Hao Noodle (Chelsea, NYC)
Superstar
📍 Location Superstar | San Francisco, CA4919 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112 😋 Review There’s this awesome little spot in Excelsior that you should definitely check out. There’s a bunch of Filipino options, but also Chinese. It’s certainly a local, hole in the wall restaurant. You can get full meals without spending much! Most of the meals on the menu are priced between $5-7, … Continue reading Superstar
Kam Po Kitchen
📍 Location Kam Po Kitchen | San Francisco, CA801 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133 😋 Review Love this place. It’s located in SF Chinatown. Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant. You can get tons of meals for less than $10, all great tasting with generous portion sizes. I opted for the barbecue meats. The Char Siu Roast Pork Rice ended up being around $15 … Continue reading Kam Po Kitchen
Manna
📍 Location Manna | San Francisco, CA845 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122 😋 Review Manna is a charming little spot located in the Sunset neighborhood that strikes the perfect balance between trendy and homey. If you’re in the mood for some fantastic, authentic Korean cuisine, this place is definitely worth a visit. I didn’t get a chance to try the seafood pancake or tofu … Continue reading Manna
Urban Ritual
📍 Location Urban Ritual488 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 😋 Review First thing I thought, was “that doesn’t sound like a bubble tea place”. It ended up being one of my favorites. Turns out, they’re all about using natural, high-quality ingredients to create their drinks. The prices are pretty standard for a bubble tea spot in the city, but what sets them apart are … Continue reading Urban Ritual
Phở Huỳnh Hiệp/Kevin’s Noodle House
📍 Location 📍Phở Huỳnh Hiệp/Kevin’s Noodle House1833 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122 😋 Review If you’re looking for some hearty and comforting Vietnamese cuisine, this spot is definitely worth a try. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with plenty of seating, although it can get quite crowded during peak dining hours. Their pho is the real star of the show – it’s affordable, and … Continue reading Phở Huỳnh Hiệp/Kevin’s Noodle House
Dumpling Home
📍 Location Dumpling Home | San Francisco, CA 298 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102 😋 Review As a San Francisco local, I couldn’t resist checking out Dumpling Home – a place that everyone in the city has tried and raved about. First thing to notice, the Xiao Long Bao are huge! And when they arrived at the table, they were piping hot and steaming. … Continue reading Dumpling Home
Bánh mì (Saigon Sandwich, L&G Vietnamese Sandwich)
📍 Location Saigon Sandwich | San Francisco, CA560 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102 L&G Vietnamese Sandwich | San Francisco, CA602 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109 😋 Review I want to give a shout-out to two amazing bánh mì places that I’ve been frequenting regularly for their delicious and affordable sandwiches. Both of these shops offer sandwiches for only $5! They are located in … Continue reading Bánh mì (Saigon Sandwich, L&G Vietnamese Sandwich)
LaoJie Hotpot
📍 Location LaoJie Hotpot | Brooklyn, NY2314 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214 😋 Review I recently checked out LaoJie Hotpot, a chain restaurant that started in Brooklyn and now has three locations in NY. I visited the one on 86th street which is less crowded compared to the other two locations. I went for lunch but noticed that as the evening progresses, the music gets … Continue reading LaoJie Hotpot
Asian Food Tours (SF/Bay Area) 