Great food, prices are typical for San Francisco but very worth it. Bacon Avacado burrito is a must…read moreif going here. Soft tortilla with perfectly seasoned eggs. Coffee is typical. Staff is friendly

What a positive surprise. I enjoyed a breakfast ham and avocado burrito (comes with cheese and…read morehouse sauce) and it was delicious! The portion was bigger than expected. I am always worried with the breakfast foods - but here, the eggs, ham and the avocado tasted really fresh! The service was fast and friendly. It's a tiny place with three tables. The place radiance confidence (from the inside) that the food is prepared well and that the place is clean. This review is based on a single visit, breakfast.

What did I find when being curious on a Tuesday late morning?…read more Yes, my lunch. Walking by their table a week earlier, I didn't stop to try anything since it didn't look like they were open. I took a quick photo and mistakenly thought they offered East Indian food given the menu board (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mekems-kitchen-san-francisco?select=NLTH-fTN1Ge39WYcLYKElQ). A week later, there were two people seated as I shopped at the fruit stand next to them. In reading the menu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=96&select=Qt3XU-AYOUNG4K9FTRIwWQ), I scratched my head and asked what type of cuisine they offered. Polynesian was his answer. After a short pause, I ordered the garlic shrimp and steamed rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=_nirPcolmZZHrn5PjdmGBA) for lunch. Because I had errands to run, I didn't dive in on this until a couple hours later. Besides being nicely plated, I was blown away by the size, amount (12), and quality of the shrimp as well as the garlic flavor which meshed well with the white rice. In case you wonder, how much did I like this, this much (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=b6fO9MsVsNB3TXXtPJmv9g). Big thanks to Tracy (the one behind the stove) and Emi for providing me a delicious lunch. I am looking forward to seeing what's on the menu later this morning.

A welcome addition to the Thursday Farmers Market at the Ferry Building, they're serving up…read moredelicious Polynesian food. The menu seems to change week-to-week, so there's reason to check back each Thursday. It seems they even coordinate the menu according to the weather, serving poke on warm days and lamb curry soup on chilly days. Polynesian Lunch Plate: An enormous amount of food! Nicely marinated huli huli chicken is the star with a distinct smoky and soy umami and slightly sweet flavor. Seriously, some of the best grilled chicken I've had in ages. The pork ribs were decent, though not nearly as nicely seasoned. Thankfully they have a bunch of bottled sauces at the stand you can slather on. The mac salad was refreshing against all the meat. The mini corn on the cob is a fun picnic throwback. Plus tons of rice! Poly Curry Soup: Felt a bit more like a Thai curry than a soup. There's tons of veggies next to tons of rice, with a good amount of liquid. But it's not so much liquid though, that I'd call it a soup. Regardless, it was packed with so much nice coconut and herbal flavors. There was a good bit of lamb in the mix, that was super tender. Though it was bone-in, so you have to be careful when eating. And it gets messy, since you more have to pick the meat out (with fingers or teeth, your choice), so don't bring this back a meeting at the office. Plus I found some small bone fragments, without any attached meat, in the mix too. More engaged than I like my lunch to be, but it was scrumptious. Poke Bowl: The tuna cubes were big and tasted quite fresh. There as some nice soy and spices, but it wasn't overwhelming so you could still apprecite the tuna's freshness underneath. Some veggies in the mix, including a bunch of green leaves on the bottom. I wouldn't say it was salad-like though, since there was more tuna than veggies and a big mound of warm rice on the side. I especially liked their touch of crispy seaweed squares on the side, since the crispy texture against the cold fish was nice.

I've tried two of the restaurants here. I had a gyro the first time. I had chicken from the…read morePeruvian restaurant. The food is good. The place looks a bit rundown but the food is good and there are options.

Had the garlic pork and broccoli. It wasn't bad, but a bit pricy (like $16) for the amount of food…read moreI got. In such a small takeout container, I'd expect more food honestly. Food came fairly fast. And there were some places to sit. It's like in a basement so it feels very hole-in-the-wall esque.

I love poke bowls & ate them often when I lived in Hawaii. After moving back to San Francisco…read moreduring Covid & recent return to office requirements, I was looking around for a lunch spot & found Pokeworks on Yelp. I was excited to visit after checking out some pictures and reviews, and they are about a block away from my office. The entrance is on the side of the building although the street address is the Salesforce building. The space is nice & bright with high ceilings. The order line moves from right to left & progressed quickly. I got my usual favorite poke bowl (salad greens base with salmon & ahi). I added avocado, edamame & faux crab. I chose the sweet shoyu for the sauce for the proteins. Service is pretty friendly & helpful. The bowl is a good size & will fill you your stomach. The fish was pretty fresh & portions were good. I'm happy with my poke bowl (it was very yummy & healthy) & will return soon.

Service from the young lady on the line was crappy, she was shoving the orders forward making the…read moremetal trays hit eachother and was rushy with just two people behind me in line, and I asked a question about pronunciation of a topping, she replied w just a "yeah" + some attitude and gave me the shoddy gen z customer service stare, which I know all too well, for those who don't know it's when they stare at you with a blank face as if you just asked the most profound question possible. As someone who also works in food service in the financial district, I would like to say it's okay and I get it, but unfortunately I dont. Got a poke buritto, toppings were poorly spread, had a scoop of avocado, crab salad, and seaweed salad all placed next to eachother across the length of the wrap, should have been spread so you can eat everything together for the flavor combination, this may be the fault of the company though as they didn't have any spatulas to spread toppings for the wraps, only scoops. Flavor was alright, wontons kinda tasted like fruit loops.

Stopped in for a quick lunch…read more The employees were very welcoming. Offer to help me with what I want to order. Poke Bowl - Spicy Tuna and Scallops The fish was very fresh. The place is very clean and great seating too. With high bar and table setting. A must try.

There are few tables and chairs inside. Service was quick. Staff was friendly. Poke was fresh and…read morethe bowl was full. Yummy!

I saw the place on my walk back to my hotel and decided to give it a try. It was ok. I think what…read morehappened was I asked for light sauce and it was really light so not much flavor. I left already so I really couldn't go back for more. They have a variety of poki flavors which was nice. Also a variety of toppings. Definitely worth a try!

Wonderful quality fish. Tasty, fresh, authentic. Good flavors and a nice selection. My one gripe is…read morethat they could've given me more fish! I love building my own bowl here. They have cool sauces, marinades, flavors, and a variety of fish options, ranging from different tunas, salmons, and scallops in different marinades. You can, of course, pick your base (lettuce, white rice, brown rice, or some combo of them) and then have unlimited free toppings (and they have some premium extra toppings as well.) Service is very good--it's that aloha spirit! They get busy at lunch but it's worth the wait and the line moves. They have some grab-and-go bowls and a variety of musubis. Will use them for catering and I keep coming back!

10/10 lunch spot. Location is incredibly convenient if you work downtown / in fidi. Portions are…read morelarge and the menu is great. I got the drunken noodles and would recommend for anyone who loves a beefy dry noodle dish. Service here is the best part. They are attentive, kind, and welcoming. Can't wait to be back

Tasty and speedy fast casual / takeout-centric Thai spot conveniently located on the first floor of…read moreSalesforce Tower, making it the perfect workday lunch spot. Tycoon Kitchen has been quite the prominent feature in my rotation of office lunches, and I've been impressed every single time by the consistency and quality of their food, the efficiency of their service (especially with only such a small kitchen), and how friendly the staff and owner are. My go-to is their eggplant and tofu stir-fry, which often seems to take a few extra minutes to prepare, so the owner will often offer me a free Thai tea or spring rolls for waiting for what he considers a long time but what I think is perfectly reasonable given how busy they are. To make things more efficient, they also have two kiosks outside that you can order on, or you can poke your head inside if you'd rather speak to someone live. The food is absolutely delicious, and I love how flavorful everything is (including the tofu -- a rare sight these days)! The portions are also quite generous. I'm often left with a healthy amount of leftovers, perfect for dinner or an afternoon snack.

For sure, this longtime watering hole is far more Mr. Bing's than Smuggler's Cove. I'm sure it was…read moreonce a legitimate tiki bar, but I'm guessing it's seen better days. When Jamie W. and I dropped by, there was a rustic tiki statue and a tropical cocktail menu, but the rest of the decor was more vintage....an Elvis photo, a provocative boudoir blow-up, glossies of who knows who. It felt kinda dark and empty on a Sunday afternoon, but the bartender was attentive when we ordered a couple of $12 tiki cocktails. Jamie went for the Pina Colada, which was already pre-mixed with rum, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. I ordered the Hawaiian Volcano which blended vodka, Southern Comfort, orange, and pineapple juice (photo: https://yelp.to/Ol-sIiuLxR). Both drinks were serviceably tiki, though they were missing the fruity accoutrements we had come to expect. I think it was all part of the laissez faire approach they take here with the faux-leather couch, the pool table, and the pointless rock wall covered by a jukebox that I'm not sure works. But who cares if it's shabby? There's a tiki heart in here somewhere. DRINKS - 3 stars...not the best but I like the who-cares approach AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...not really tiki, more like garage sale SERVICE - 3.5 stars...kinda respect the been-there, done-that attitude TOTAL - 3 stars...not sure if it's Hawai'i West...more like Hawai'i U-Turn RELATED - Exploring North Beach? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2X34Mji

Maybe if they cleaned it once in awhile the place is filthy. The Korean lady is a thief she short…read morechanges you all the time she's rude as hell. Not very professional