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Sandy's
Sandy’s in the Haight is a counter-service lunch spot specializing in New Orleans-style muffulettas piled high with meat, cheese, and olive spread. But they only make a limited number per day.
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Lou's Cafe
Lou's Cafe is an SF sandwich staple serving up some of the best sandwiches in FiDi.
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Sai Jai Thai
This casual Thai spot in the Tenderloin serves hits such as BBQ pork shoulder fried rice, and other serviceable Thai classics.
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House Of Thai
House of Thai in Lower Nob Hill is serving Thai classics with funk and spice dialed up for maximum flavor.
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Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen is a lively and fun Thai place in the Mission that feels like a party.
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Amphawa Thai
The menu at Amphawa, a homestyle Thai spot in the Richmond, is 21 pages long—and it’s packed with hits.
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Lers Ros
The original Tenderloin location of Lers Ros serves excellent Thai staples in a group-friendly space.
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Pampanguena Cuisine
Come to Pampanguena Cuisine in the Excelsior for excellent kamayan-style feasts in a relaxed space.
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Hed Verythai
Hed Verythai is a Thai spot near Union Square specializing in solid lunch and dinner set menus.
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The Thonglor
The Thonglor is a fantastic Thai restaurant in Lower Nob Hill with only eight tables and a superb pad thai.
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Palm City
Palm City is a feel-good wine shop, bar, and restaurant in the Outer Sunset. Their arm-length hoagies never disappoint.
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Bread N' Chu
Bread N' Chu serves excellent Japanese sandwiches in a small space in the Richmond.
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Kin Khao
Kin Khao is a high-end Thai restaurant in Union Square, and a destination worth seeking out.
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Torraku Ramen
Torraku Ramen is a counter-service Japanese spot in Potrero Hill with a great katsu sandwich.
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Fresh and Best Cafe 2
Fresh & Best Cafe 2 is a downtown Oakland lunch destination with excellent bánh mì, deli-style sandwiches, and smoothies.
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Nom Nom Bánh Mì
Nom Nom Bánh Mì in Berkeley serves great Vietnamese sandwiches with several vegetarian options.
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Banh Mi & Rolls Factory
Bánh Mì & Rolls Factory is a Vietnamese spot in Berkeley with 15 kinds of bánh mì.
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Kim's Café & Sandwiches
Kim’s Cafe is a Vietnamese spot in Albany serving excellent bánh mì on fresh baguettes.
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Phosho Dough
Come to Phosho Dough in Oakland for Vietnamese staples, like bánh mì, vermicelli bowls, and phở.
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Mom's Bun Mi
Mom’s Bun Mi is a counter-service Vietnamese spot in East Oakland with fantastic bánh mì.
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Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern is the Financial District power lunch destination with charming British pub energy. Don’t expect much from the food.