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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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Basil Thai
Basil Thai is a neighborhood Thai spot in SoMa that's perfect for birthdays and fun get-togethers.
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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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Berliner Berliner
Berliner Berliner is a counter-service German sausage and döner haven in the Lower Haight.
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Prik Hom
Prik Hom is a low-key fancy Thai restaurant in Laurel Heights serving up creative takes on Bangkok-style Thai food.
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Hang Ah Tea Room
Hang Ah Tea Room is the oldest dim sum spot in the US, and serves up quick, solid dim sum.
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Tín Vietnamese Cuisine
For a fun and flavorful night full of heart-warming Vietnamese dishes, Tin in SoMa is always a good choice.
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Moku Yakitori-Ya
Moku Yakitori-Ya is an izakaya in the Richmond serving perfectly charred yakitori in a tiny space.
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Aaha Indian Cuisine
Come to Aaha Indian Cuisine in the Mission for incredible South Indian dishes that leave a lasting impression.
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Monster Phở
At Monster Phở in Oakland’s Temescal, robots serve excellent Vietnamese phở and grilled pork rice plates.
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24 Great Walk-In Only Restaurants For When You Didn’t Make A Reservation
Forgot to make plans for tonight? Try one of these spots that don’t take reservations anyway.
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Azzurro Pizzeria e Enoteca
Head Azzurro Pizzeria e Enoteca in Napa for a wedge salad and a seasonal pizza.
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Norman Rose Tavern
Norman Rose Tavern in Napa is somewhere between a sports bar and a wine bar in the best way possible.
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Los Agaves
Los Agaves is a buzzy Mexican restaurant in Napa where you might end up drinking margaritas and eating ceviche all night.
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Poc-Chuc Restaurant
Poc-Chuc in the Mission is a Yucatecan spot that’s a full-on party with karaoke, a dance floor, and a live DJ most nights.
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United Dumplings
Come to this casual Bernal Heights spot for dumplings filled with bulgogi, chicken and truffle oil, and corn and mozzarella.
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Shanghai Dumpling King
This casual Shanghainese spot in Duboce Triangle is our go-to for fantastic stir-fried rice cakes.