Cafe Zazee

The moment I read the menu, I could feel my mouth salivating. It is one of those restaurants where you wish you could order everything on the menu. The portions are great, the quality is wonderful, and I would go back there again someday. I enjoyed everything me and my friend order. Be warned, however, that the lines are tremendous during the weekends. I came on a weekday lunch time, which barely had any wait.

Highly Recommended!

Next Stop...

Suzu Noodle House - is the ramen better than Katanaya's? We will find out.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/suzu-noodle-house-san-francisco


Koi Palace - supposedly some celebrities go here? Jennifer A. loves this place
http://www.koipalace.com/shell.html?page=home


B*Star - this is Burma Superstar's spinoff located a block away. Christine H says it's good and no wait! Reminder to self: Salmon potpie!
http://www.sinnersgold.com/bstar/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/b-star-bar-san-francisco

Citrus Club

This has got to be my new favorite restaurant in San Francisco. It's your "Asian Influence Noodle Place"-- it's got a little more twist with traditional Asian dishes and it leaves you coming back for more. Seriously, I got to try three dishes... and each one was truly delightful. The house special edamame is a MUST! so are the wok-fry noodles!

Excerpt from their menu:

Shanghai Noodles tender slices of beef, shitake mushrooms, onions, bok-choy and tofu in our caramelized soybean sauce. wok-tossed with undo noodles. This is also similar to the Garlic Beef and Shitake Mushroom dish as well.

House-Garlic Edamame soy beans wok-tossed in our delicious garlic spiced soy bean dressing - try once and be hooked. You'll be sure to be lickin your fingers!

The third dish is a special dish called Coconut Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken and Wonton


http://sanfrancisco.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaId=21&restaurantId=7399

Osha Thai

For almost a year I keep hearing about how good Osha Thai is. I don't really like hype, but I finally got to check it out while having dinner with Wendy and Jacky. We ordered several dishes, slightly pricier than the average traditional thai restaurant. But it was very well worth every penny! The best dish of that night was the yellow chicken curry. I reminisce about it like it was my first kiss. (LOL) We also had the catfish which was pretty good too! and the noodles (which we fought for the last noodle). I highly recommend Osha Thai. Although there are five locations, my favorite location is on Union Street.
http://www.oshathai.com/5/

Pacific Catch

My coworker Dao and Hannah recommended this place. And when I first tried it out, I didn't really know what to expect from Pacific Catch. I thought it would just be another nicely decorated seafood restaurant on 9th and Lincoln. However, after ordering their teriyaki salmon sandwich with sweet potato fries, I knew I'd be coming back here again and again. Did I mention the sweet potato fries are to die for? Sometimes if I am craving just the sweet potato fries, you can just go into the bar and order it to go. Or have a beer and watch some sports games on the weekends. But definitely visit one of the Pacific Catch locations (either in Marina or Inner Sunset) and try the sandwiches and their fish.

Best Chicken Tikka Masala?

I will have to give that honor to Naan N' Curry. Why? After comparing it with other chicken tikka masalas from a variety of Indian Restaurants in San Francisco, Naan N' Curry's chicken tikka masala was more consistent than the others. Yes, you may have a good tikka masala at Tikka Masala, but the next time you come in, it tastes diluted. Therefore when I crave it, I go straight to Naan N' Curry, knowing it's going to be that delicious flavorful taste I specifically crave.

San Tung Dry Fried Chicken

The mother of all chinese restaurant fried chicken! I introduce, and most of you probably have heard of this from afar, the Dry Fried Chicken from San Tung Restaurant on Irving Street. Crispy, greasy, but oh so delicious you forget about all the calorie/fat content and just leave you begging for another order. You'll realized that one order is not enough, because you and your friends/coworkers are fighting over the last piece (in a nice way).

FYI: you can also order in fractions. say you don't want two full orders, you can request a one and a half order of this dish.

Brenda's French Soul Food

I thought Brenda's French Soul Food was pretty unique! I've never really had "French Soul Food," so I figured I should give this a try. The equation goes like "French + Southern Soul Food = Brenda's French Soul Food". And it's good!





Definitely try everything on the menu that catches your eyes! I just had to try the beef with eggs and grits and biscuit. It was pretty good! My favorite is the pecan butter toast! Totally worth trying! And the cafe is really nice and cozy too!

I hear the lines can get pretty long during rush hours! So go there on a nonbusy time of the day!

http://www.frenchsoulfood.com/

Burma Superstar

I know what you're thinking (...that is what you are). but the dishes are stellar! and i have selected these two as a starting point on your next visit. Amy says they food is great, but feels it is slightly overpriced for what it is. I agree, but nevertheless the food is still worth trying out.

The Rainbow Salad

The waiter claims that it has a gazillion ingredients, and will name each one. You'll forget what he or she says after taking the first bite! I don't normally eat salad, but I will eat this one anytime!

The samosas are really good! Lots of meat and potato and other stuffing, so don't eat too much of it or else you'll be too full for the main course.

Art's Cafe

Located on 9th and Irving, next to Jamba Juice, this small diner is easy to miss. but once you try their food, you'll never forget about it's location again.

Try:
1) Bibimbop - compared to the average Korean Restaurant, this bibimbop is way tastier, cooked to perfection in front of you, way more vegetables and MEAT, and way cheaper as well! hot sauce available right at your fingertips!

2) Hash brown sandwich - you'll never find anything quite like it! it's just what the name says. instead of bread, it's hash brown! you can have it with teriyaki beef/chicken, or mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.

Katanaya!

I tried to say this can't be the best bowl of ramen i have ever tasted. I tried several ramen places in the San Francisco/Daly City area, and still nothing beats Katanaya. This ramen place is easy to miss, since it is a hole in the wall. One good thing about it is it is accessible by BART/Muni, and a block away from Union Square. The atmosphere is nice, clean and staffed by Japanese employees. I have seen many many Japanese customers, so it must be the real deal!

This you gotta try: Deep Fried Chicken Ramen with Rich Miso broth. I am drooling over this image as we speak.

Straits

Straits is a Singaporean/Southeast Asian cuisine restaurant located in Westfield Mall, San Francisco. I have been there twice and I love every visit! All their dishes has been tasty and has left a lasting mark on my taste buds. Try these two dishes next time you go!

1) Mee Goreng -
Spicy Indian style egg noodles
wok-tossed with tofu, prawns
and potatoes




2) Potong Kari Ayam -
Traditional Singapore curried
chicken with potatoes

Lime Tree

MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT OF ALL. Lime Tree is located on 6th and Irving in the Inner Sunset District. Totally worth it. It is the cheaper version of Straits (owner used to work for Straits) and it is still very very yummy. The owner is very friendly!

Definitely try everything! But if you have a budget:
Beef Rendang - pretty much what i order ALL the time. i bow down to you, Chef Ming. This is the best tasting beef dish you'll ever have, topped with crunchy garlic crisps which makes it altogether delicious dish in Lime Tree (in my opinion). The beef is always cooked right!

Tofu and Shrimp curry noodles - Soo deliciousssssssssss. these are noodles cooked in Lime Tree's delicious curry sauce and tofu and shrimp. am i just retelling what the name of the dish is called? yes. because i have no other words for it.

pic coming soon. but imagine it anyway and you'll drool!