I really enjoyed the food, ambience, and service. The 11-course tasting menu was beautifully presented, tasty, and very creative. I could still taste authentic Thai flavors, but elevated with a different level of inventive preparation and cooking techniques. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience. I will definitely return, and I'm looking forward to trying their lunch menu next time. read more

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My friend and I came here for a girl's lunch to enjoy their $45 special. I was pleased to see there was a vegan option here and was excited to try it. My friend ordered the duck. I ordered the Lion's Mane Mushroom. *A lovely note for the vegans and lactose-intolerant: there is a dairy-free option for the Thai iced tea (made with coconut milk). Given that this was a Michelin guide restaurant, we had certain expectations of the place and sadly we were disappointed. While the service was friendly and the server knowledgeable on the menu, the service itself was severely lacking in detail you'd expect from a $$$$ type of place. Our drinks came out first, followed by the appetizer, then came EVERYTHING ELSE all at once. Papaya Salad Daikon Soup Trio of rice (purple, brown, white) Curry + protein (duck for my friend, lion's mane mushroom for me) We tried to tackle the soup first. It came in an artsy looking bowl with undulated/rouged edges that was awkward to drink from but equally awkward to spoon the soup from. The daikon was VERY WOODY. Both my friend and I awkwardly spit out splintery fibers and left them on our plate. Some of my daikon chunks were fine but my poor friend had double the amount of woody mass collecting on her plate which was really unsightly, especially when you're supposed to be at a nice place. I can't say I've ever encountered this with daikon before at a restaurant. It's pretty easy to see which parts of the daikon are too mature to use. Next we tried to get on to our entree as that was cooling quickly. Unfortunately the curries were already somewhat congealed by the time we made our way to it. The vegan one was pretty good, but again, I had some woody bits in my food. I don't know if that's from the mushroom or if it was from another ingredient but the splintery clumps amassing on the side of our plates was not what we had imagined we'd be doing at a Michelin guide restaurant.... My friend's duck wasn't much better. She complained about the awkward texture and wound up spitting out half of that one her plate. -not to mention, her meal was served to her without a steak knife. After waiting for much too long, she got up to go request a knife and walked the knife back to the table like a psycho. I'm not trying to sound entitled here, but when a restaurant is supposed to be "nice" and has "$$$$", you sort of expect a certain caliber of service. Having to go ask for a knife when you ordered a chunk of meat does seem like a miss. For what it's worth, the curries for both of us had a unique blend of flavors. My friend had a penang currty sweetened with lychee. I don't remember what kind of curry mine was, but it was tasty with a kick in the end. Curry to rice ratio was perhaps 1:3. We had to ask for extra curry to accompany the protein and rice to balance everything out. It would have just been so pasty and dry otherwise (you know, since everything was already congealed...) By the time we got around to our papaya salad, it had gone from chilled to room temp. While it was tasty, it wasn't as refreshing as the salad could be. We're not sure why all courses were served at once, or if that's how this specific lunch service goes? The best course of the day was 100% the dessert. Order the vegan dessert! "Mango-sticky rice ice cream". It was a homemade mango ice cream with coconut milk base. It sounds basic but these ingredients were masterfully put together to create something truly unique. Not sure where the rice was in this whole situation, but who cares! This dessert was incredible! Lightly sweet, creamy and freshing. It arrived like a piece of art, like a glossy, glimmering mango sculture. The way that chilled mango puree spilled over, coating the ice cream underneath... It clung on to the ice cream layer just barely coating it for most perfect combination of sweet and creamy. It was unfortunate I got the last one for the day. My friend had the cheesecake which she said was tasty but not mindblowing like my mango ice cream. It also was... not so glorious. In fact, it looked small and flat, like a half used stack of mini post-it notes. All in all, it was a fun experience. The dishes were familiar favorites with a creative twist. For $45, it wasn't bad but I don't know about coming back for the $$$$ dinner experience based on this visit. Maybe we'll be back for the $40-$45 prefixe again in the future. read more

Absolutely loved this place. I tried the summer menu and everything was excellent, from the food to the drinks to the service. The quality was seriously impressive, and considering the price, this might be the best deal in the city for this level of food. Great flavors, great atmosphere, and definitely a place I'd happily come back to. Strange touch though if the pairing mistake was on the restaurant why take the glass away after I already had a sip? I didn't even care for it much but it still felt awkward. read more

One of the best tasting menus I've had in SF in a while! They also offer drink pairings but we skipped and ordered our own selections. And bonus points bc they took the Andy Warhol banana ice cream off the menu but we asked and they were able to get it to us!! (Just missing the decoration but just as yummy). read more

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This Michelin guide restaurant is inside the Kimpton Esno. They also have an entrance on the side of the hotel. Came here for dinner on a Sunday. It was pretty empty. The vibes were really calming and quiet. Cute place for date night and you want to have conversations. They have multiple course menu. Some dishes were spicer than expected, but flavorful as well. I think certain dishes were salty. I really liked the concept and uniqueness of each dish and really enjoyed the strong lemongrass flavors. I really enjoyed all the cocktails we ordered. The coconut milk based tequila one really helped with the spice. The vanilla yuzu one was my favorite. It wasn't too sweet. read more

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My fiancé made a reservation for the course menu for my birthday. Overall it was a lovely dinner. The ambiance was very nice and perfect for date nights, there were many couples. The food tasted good, a little too salty for our preferences but still super tasty. I absolutely love thai food. Personally, I felt the this menu was a bit lacking. Thai food has so many dishes beyond just curry or tom yum, that highlight the variety of complex flavors, techniques and ingredients in thai cuisine. But I think this is a good rendition of classics for the average person. The thai cheesecake was a nice surprise, not of fan of the garnish which I believe is candied fried shallots. The taste paired with the texture of the cheesecake makes the experience feel like you ate a block of cream cheese that went bad in the fridge. I would still come back to try other dishes or seasonal menus to see how else they can showcase their elevated take on thai food. Service wasn't anything exceptional, they bring out dishes and leave you to enjoy your evening as much as possible. read more

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Went to Hed 11 for their $40 lunch special. Overall, we really enjoyed the food but my daughter's ribeye was served flavorless and well done... which would have been fine except the table next to us got the same dish and it was cooked to a more reasonable medium rare. The pork set was delicious - each dish was flavorful and interesting, the flavors very much complemented each other. The braised pork ribs were very tender and served in a flavorful Thai broth. It was good enough to where I poured it on my rice when I'd finished the meat. The trio of rice was unique and delicious - each one uniquely textured and flavored. The pork jowl was my favorite - just enough chew to have a pleasant texture in a flavorful sauce with fresh herbs. Yum. The cheesecake was tasty, the passion fruit puree was intense and tasty. However the fried shallots were a little odd - with the passion fruit they were balanced but the shallot flavor kind of lingered after the meal. 30 mins later I could still taste them. I'd likely scrape them off next time. Service was attentive but a little slow - our lunch was about 90 minutes and I feel like it could have been paced quicker. Overall, good and I'd go back as it was fairly reasonable for the quality of food read more

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3.5 * Cute spot to have lunch right by Japantown & very affordable! About $40 for 5-courses. Parking surprisingly easy on a Sunday. All the dishware quite unique and made it feel a little extra fun but posed some challenges to eating... hard to drink the last few drops of soup given the funky edges of the bowl. Starter & dessert were amazing, the main courses were fine. Ordered thai teas as well but I think you can skip that- wasn't as sweet as I normally would like mine read more

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4.5 I came to Hed 11 for their lunch course. We had a reservation. The service was pretty good except our waitress put the menu on top of the chopsticks, the part where you put it in your mouth, so that was kind of gross. The orders came out pretty quick. I ordered the Beef Set while my friends ordered the Pork Set and the Duck Set (from the Holiday menu $49), and a Thai Tea ($7). First we all had the Grilled Hokkaido Scallop with Thai rice noodle and coconut curry as our starter. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. The scallop was soft. The curry was a nice addition to the dish. It made things interesting. Next, our set meals arrived. The Beef Set consisted of: Angus beef steak with spicy mango salad - Good. Nothing to complain about. I enjoyed the mango salad, but felt that it wasn't spicy, which was good for me. Pork ribs in spicy and sour soup (Tom yum) - Enjoyed the pork. Wasn't a fan of the Tom Yum but I don't really like Tom Yum in the first place. Sautéed Cabbage with crackling pork and dried shrimps - This was fine. 3 Colors of rice - Enjoyed this! Dessert was Thai style Mor-Gang Cheesecake with fried red onion and Passionfruit puree. I didn't mind this but I really hated the type of spoon they had for this dessert. It was a small wooden spoon which was really ineffective for cutting up the cheesecake to eat. My friend wondered about the purpose of red onion on this dish? Lol. My other friend with the Holiday Duck Set got this interesting Banana Ice Cream which wasn't bad. While I enjoyed this place, my friends did not. One of them hated the bowl that the Tom Yum came out in, which was really hard for her to get and scoop up the soup and she said her bowl was kind of leaking? The other said Hed 11 was just OK for her, and that she felt that the veggies weren't very fresh. I thought the ingredients and food was quality, so I had a different experience. I could see what she meant though with the cabbage? read more

Hed 11 - Cheesecake - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Took my husband to dinner here for his birthday; his first option was booked up already but this did not disappoint! The place was a small, high-end restaurant nestled in a hotel above Japantown. Since I t was a special occasion, so we sprang for the 11-course menu and got a couple drinks each. The service was helpful and prompt, though the restaurant was also pretty empty being a Wednesday. I appreciated that they catered to my dietary restrictions and offered modifications when needed. The food was flavorful and satiating - not sure if they up the sizes for the 8-course menu, but we may have left a little hungry with that. We even added an optional course of wagyu, uni, and caviar toasts. It was good, but it was supposed to come with Osetra caviar (our fav), but when they brought it out they said they ran out of Osetra and gave us salmon roe with a little extra to compensate for the change. That was a little disappointing, they could have told us that before or when we ordered! The drinks were good, but could definitely be taken up a notch or two. Considering the food had so much flavor and spice, I was hoping for more interesting taste profiles for the drinks. The one I liked was more or less of an old fashioned with some toasted rice, but was hoping for more spice! Overall, a great elevated Thai dinner expedience! read more

Hed 11 was an amazing experience for me and my dinner companions. It's best described as an authentic yet refined take on classic Thai cuisine, where every detail, from the food to the pacing, feels intentional and well executed. The service staff was excellent throughout the evening, and the cadence of the meal was perfect, allowing each course to really shine and let our brains and stomachs process what we had just eaten. Every dish was packed with flavor and clearly constructed very thoughtfully. The savory, sweet, sour, and spicy notes all sang beautifully from course to course, and I especially loved how playful the meal finished with the "Andy Warhol-inspired" dessert. It truly felt like being taken on a journey through Thai cuisine. The ambience is elegant but welcoming, making it a great fit for just about any occasion, whether that be a date night, a casual evening out with friends, or even a special celebration like a birthday or anniversary. read more

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Had an amazing birthday lunch here last year. There was only one other party in here on a weekday, so the atmosphere was serene. The decor and plating is all very beautiful, and this spot is tucked in an unassuming hotel in Japantown. We got the seafood and pork lunch sets, and everything was super flavorful, tender, and unique. I've been to their sister restaurant Her Very Thai many times (and am a fan), and the rice in the sets here are very similar but the meat/veggies are a little more pristine here. They even had a banana slug-looking birthday dessert which was super yummy ice cream with a creative shell. The lunch sets were super reasonable price given the quality, service, and ambiance-- and they also gave a birthday discount which was the cherry on top :) I tried their winter menu, would love to come back again soon! Perfect for a small special occasion. read more

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This was my first time trying a Thai-tasting menu, and the one at he'd was so delicious and worth it! It was perfect for date night. Hed 11 is known for its innovative, seasonal tasting menus (8 or 11 courses) that reimagine Thai cuisine with local ingredients. It's recognized in the 2024 Michelin Guide and blends traditional flavors with modern techniques. My favorite was the sea crab dip and desserts Everything was beautifully plated and service was quick and friendly. Located in Japantown in San Francisco inside a hotel, it's a hidden gem you have to check out! read more

Very well-priced Thai food in Japantown. The lunch menu is very reasonable and the different options for the set menu are interesting and make me want to come back to try them all. I had the beef option but will be back to try the others. Great service and well-paced dishes. read more

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Came here with a group and was great. Service was excellent. Our server Milton took good care of us and was attentive thru the whole meal whether it was more cocktails or making sure everyone's food restrictions/allergies were met. It's lovely inside and felt cozy. It was pretty loud despite not being full and could barely hear each other most of the dinner. Food was good. We all tried a couple drinks and the menu without additions. Favorites were the duck dish and scallop khao soi. The flavors all went well together with a nice blend of spicy and salty. They were also able to accommodate nut allergies and vegetarian diners quickly. Drinks were pretty good. The mocktails were a bit too sweet and syrupy for me. The cocktails were well balanced and all were beautifully presented. I liked the unique flavors and the actual dishes the food was on. The first couple dishes were served cool or more room temp and sorta wanted it to be warm but was still tasty. All in all I loved the experience and our group had such a good time. read more

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Celebrated my man's birthday here on a Tuesday night and reservations were surprisingly easy to make! Tucked away in the corner of sutter and Buchanan, you will notice the hotel "Kimpton Hotel Enso". The entrance to the restaurant is on the Buchanan side. Once we arrived, we were greeted by staff and led to our table. we had the 11 course dinner with wine pairing and even added the lobster pad Thai as an addition to our meal. I would list all 11 dishes, but that would be way too long to read through. Everything was phenomenal and they truly brought out the Thai spices, heat, and freshness of the seafood. majority of the plates were spicy so if it gets too overwhelming, you can ask the staff for a glass of sweet milk ;) I heard the lunch tasting menu wasn't as great, so I would recommend the dinner tasting instead. parking is relatively difficult since it's right next to Japantown, but you can always park in the japantown lot if you cannot find street parking in the area read more

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We came for lunch. We had a reservation and were seated immediately, although it wasn't too busy inside. There were a few other parties and it was a pretty quiet and relaxed environment. Comfortable booths. You select a protein and receive a 3-course meal + dessert. We enjoyed the scallops first, and then the rest of the meal arrives at once. We felt that all of the food was excellent - we had beef and seafood orders - although recommend focusing on eating rather than conversation over the meal, as we did not eat fast enough and our soups got a bit cold. All the meat was tender and all of the dishes were super flavorful. The two of us who got beef were pleasantly full by the end of the meal, but the person who got seafood wasn't quite full (will qualify that he typically eats large volume meals and is likely a skewed measure). Would definitely come back and try dinner. read more

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Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. The chef from this restaurant worked at bo.lan in Bangkok, a Thai restaurant featured in the Michelin guide. The chef also owns Hed verythai in the Financial district. Hed11 is featured in the Michelin guide. Made a reservation for the 11 course tasting menu and our table was ready upon arrival. The restaurant is located inside the Kimpton Hotel Enso, right by Japantown. Parking is available on the street or in the nearby SFMTA Japantown garage. Staff throughout the evening was attentive in explaining courses. The 11 course tasting menu had a few add-ons, each at a price point of ~$49. The 11 course tasting menu was more than sufficient for 1 person. Started off with the oyster dish and the flavors were decent, albeit on the sweeter side. Moved on to the crab dip with sticky rice. The sticky rice was a touch dried out and the crab dip was decent. The 3rd course consisted of 3 small bite sized snacks which was presented nicely. The scallop khao soi course was my favorite with the super fragrant curry that complemented the noodles well. The wild mushroom course with the broth was tasty. Looking closer at the menu, this used to be made with black cod...so a slight downgrade... The yellowtail sashimi tasted great although I found the sashimi not super duper fresh... The grilled squid entree came out with a generous portion featuring super thick squid that wasn't rubbery. I didn't see any grill marks though. The side of sticky rice was tasty although I found the entree and the rice to be merely lukewarm. The duck course was ok. The duck was cooked towards a medium and the duck itself didn't seem too fresh as the duck felt a touch mushy. The duck skin was surprisingly not crispy... The watermelon course seemed small for a course. It was presented in conjunction with the duck course. The mango sticky rice ice cream was presented nicely with a bed of puffed rice. Meal ended off with some chocolates...that didn't taste super fresh along with a thai iced tea tartlette. ~$180/head after tax and 20% gratuity that was automatically added to the bill. read more

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Had a lovely holiday group dinner and tried the 8-course tasting. In general very beautifully done. I wanted more though - I'd eaten beforehand (a hearty chili), finished the whole meal, and still ate more back home to be full. Would recommend the additions if you're getting the 8-course. 01 : Thai Style Shrimp with Tomyum mayo golden puff - wished it was hot 02 : Sea crab dip in Red Curry with Grilled Sticky rice - flavorful, bit too salty wish I had more sticky rice, one of our rice was too hard 03: Grilled Hokkaido Scallop in Khao Soi, eggs noodle and pickles - I needed more of this! 04 : Winter Wild Mushrooms Yellow Curry - big fan, though less adventurous eaters may find issue with texture 05 : Rice Wine Marinated Maple Leaf farms Duck in Red Curry with Lychee - crowd fave! Never seen lychee served in a dish before 06 : Watermelon salad with fried shallots and crispy Fish - love the sweet savory combo 07 : Guava and SaltedPlump Sorbet - not strongly either, nice little palate cleanser. 08 : Andy Warhol-Inspired Banana Ice Cream with Almond Crumble - tasty! Also tried the cheesecake which was great, interesting combo of texture and flavors Holiday bites had some beautiful chocolates (think caramel filled? too sweet for us) and delightful tarts. Enjoyed the cocktails especially Mae Mali and apple honey smoky rice. The lemongrass pandan was too subtle and likely the coconut in the coconut margarita overpowered the Thai herbs. While service was lovely and rather attentive, they also spoke very fast, in a loud dining room, and it was hard to catch what each dish was or how to eat it as intended. We did have a few dietary restrictions (1 shellfish/pork, 1 seafood, 1 veg) but we made it easier for them just to say vegetarian for all. We did also have a serious nut allergy (epi pen on standby) and this guest was served a dessert with nuts - good thing we double checked before diving in but was concerning and surprising for a nice restaurant like this. We had another guest who alerted staff she doesn't eat banana and they they'd forgotten (dessert was frozen banana) but then they brought out a delicious alternative! read more

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Ok, so I went here to try their Spring-Summer menu recently. This restaurant has been on my list for a while now, and I finally decided to try it to celebrate something! The items numbered are the ones part of the 11-course meal. I was surprised I actually enjoyed everything, even though I usually don't eat some of those raw items, lol but maybe me knowing it's fancy helped me enjoy the food more! Also, it seems like they give you your plates of food one at a time for the 11-course, but I think if it's almost closing time, then they seem to rush and give you the rest of the items that are part of the 11-course meal. My group was slow at eating since we kept going back to the menu to read what we were eating, so some dishes got a little mixed. I'd recommend this place! It's a fun experience because of all the different items you can try. The food is also beautifully presented too, which that helped make the experience nice. read more

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We came to Hed 11 for their lunch set menus and ordered the Pork and Beef sets. The menu changes seasonally so it's nice that there's always something different when you come back based on what's fresh and in season. Some of my favorite dishes included the Grilled Hokkaido Scallop with Thai rice noodle and coconut curry starter which was in both sets, the angus beef steak with spicy mango salad from the Beef set and the pork ribs in tum yum soup in both sets. Overall all the flavors were good and there's a ton of food in each set. I did find that some of the meat was a bit tough and many of the dishes just weren't hot enough for me. Lukewarm soup is never good and the odd temperature did take away from the dishes. It's definitely a good idea to order different sets at your table if you're coming with friends so you can try all the dishes. While the concept is fun, I feel like the execution could have been better but it's a nice experience to try and service was great! read more

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Four of us were very excited to dine at Hed 11 and try the tasting menu. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, good ambiance. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The bottles of wine we ordered were excellent. The tasting menu sounded very interesting and enticing. I will say each course was beautifully presented - five stars for presentation and service. The food itself? Disappointing. The first course tasted a little stale, not very fresh. Another course of red curry and rice tasted more like fish brine with a hint of currry. The main course was good with the salad and but the coconut rice with pandant was just okay. We were all a little disappointed in the food but we still had a good experience. I think the restaurant is still worth a try - perhaps it was just an off night for the kitchen. read more

Came here for dinner and it's nice to have a Thai style prix fixe - something different. Went with the 8 courses and added oysters along with the Wagyu Uni toast which was plenty of food. Flavors were robust but a bit on the saltier and spicy side. Space was trendy and clean. Staff was attentive and nice. Food arrived promptly. Appreciated the additional dessert for the special occasion. read more

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Hed 11 (in the space where Cafe Mums used to be) is very good. We had the 8 course meal, and it was fantastic. Overall, each dish is bursting with flavor from many different, fresh spices. The food generally has a good amount of heat to it, but in a way that is very complementary (not hot for the sake of being hot). The ambiance is nice: the space is beautiful and cozy, the plates are all unique and complement the aesthetics of each dish. The acoustics are a little tricky since it's a moderately sized space (while we were there, one table was pretty drunk and loud and it was hard to tune them out). Notable dishes: The scallop and khao soi was amazing. I would have paid for the entire tasting menu to get one full bowl of this. The soup was very rich in different spice flavors, the scallop was perfectly seared, and the proportions of egg noodle, crispy noodle, and onion and limeade for 4 perfect and heavenly bites The duck with sticky rice fried in duck fat was also a fantastic course. I may have liked it because it was the most substantial. The sticky rice had perfectly cooked mushrooms and chestnuts inside, and a nice nutty rich flavor from being fried in the duck fat. The duck itself as expertly cooked, and the sauce it was served on was (like every other course) rich, complex, and bursting with flavor. You could really taste the freshness of the lemongrass, galanga, lime, and chile pepper (there were more ingredients, but that's all I could identify). The amberjack sashimi was in a yuzu broth with some Thai curry paste. It was kind of like an aguachile, the curry was sweet and seemed to have some coconut. It all made for a great dish. Finally, the dessert course was extremely solid. My wife doesn't normally like banana ice cream, but this was highly enjoyable. The ice cream was rich, creamy, and subtly flavored with banana. The crumble was like a perfect shortbread, and with palm sugar sauce the entire dish was outstanding. read more

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Tried the tasting menu and left rather disappointed and still hungry. The seafood dishes were too fishy tasting for me and we thought the different curries were bland and lacked flavor. I was most excited about the scallop khao soi but unfortunately it was just mediocre. The texture of the guava sorbet was so icy and the mango dessert was hard as a rock, had to wait for it to defrost some. The did give us a complimentary cheesecake because we were celebrating a birthday which was very nice. The cheesecake itself was good but I did not like how they put fried onions on top of it :/ read more

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We're here to celebrate a friend birthday and once we are walking good vibes, and this is a tasting menu for 11 courses, very course tastes delicious I love the sweet, service little slow overall good dinner read more

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The food was fancy, with great presentation and ambiance, but I felt the flavors were lacking. Thai food is supposed to have bold flavors and be vibrant. The food looked amazing, but didn't pop. I went for their $40 price-fixed lunch. Didn't have to make a reservation, but I did call ahead to make sure I didn't get turned away. Maybe dinner would have been better. read more

Hed 11 - Seafood lunch - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Dinner review. Thai tasting menu. hed11 Spring - Summer Menu 01: Thai Style Kumamoto Oyster with sour green chilli sauce and Ikura Paired with: A handcrafted shot of our house-made Thai whisky 02: Sea Crab Dip in Red Curry with Grilled Sticky rice 03: Tomkha Spot-prawn Taco | Chicken skin with Cashew | Escargot in Thai pesto Additional: A5 Wagyu Uni Toast with Caviar and Thai Curry mayo 2pcs ($40) 04: Hokkaido scallop in Thai style papaya salad and Rice noodle 05: Yellow Tail Amberjack Sashimi with Green Chili Namprik and Tangerine 06: Black cod in Tom Yum soup Additional: Lobster Padthai with banana blossom, Egg yolk and Ikura for 2 ($49) 07: Southern Style Crab curry with Bitter bean and Hawaiian Ogo 08: Heirloom Tomatoes salad with Northern style dressing 09: Baby lamb rack and Turmeric rice 10: Raspberry Sorbet and Local Berries 11: Mango Sticky Rice Ice Cream with Puffed Rice Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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Creative food with rich Thai flavors! The staff were super kind and attentive. The food was fun and unique. A must try is the mango sticky rice dessert! read more

Came in for Valentine's day and had a reservation for the bar, which was great because me and my partner were able to try different things on the menu without the commitment of the pre-fixe menu. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice. Not overly fancy, but matched well with the level of refinement of the food. We ordered the lobster pad thai, a sort of scallop crudo, a fermented beef over rice dish, and a honey and kumquat sorbet. I think for the price, the scallop and fermented beef were just okay. The sorbet had a very thick texture I wasn't expecting, but was still refreshing. The flavor of the fermented beef didn't really come through in the dish. The lobster pad thai was on the pricier side, but was worth it because of the lobster and ikura eggs that garnished the dish. One thing that I wish the servers had asked before taking our order was if our party had any food allergies. The bar menu didn't list out all ingredients that were in the dish, especially any allergens, such as nuts. As someone that is extremely allergic to nuts (especially cashews), I was somewhat mortified seeing cashews sprinkled all over the lobster pad thai we ordered. The servers were very kind to send the order back and remake the pad thai without cashews. I was lucky to catch it at the moment because I'm very aware of foods that trigger my allergies, but hope this is a good warning for those that decide to dine here, especially at the bar! tdlr: Sat at the bar to order a la carte, food is just okay for the price, be sure to inform the servers of any allergies even if not asked, lobster pad thai was really tasty. read more

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We came to Hed 11 to celebrate my partner's birthday with a few friends, and all I can say is: perfection. From the moment we walked in, everything, the ambiance, decor, food, even the ceramics (which I was obsessed with) and everything felt intentional, elegant, and elevated. We did the 11-course dinner, and each dish felt like a mini masterclass in flavor and balance. Everything was beautifully plated, thoughtfully paired, and packed with depth. It's hard to pick just one favorite, but if I had to, the black cod in tom yum soup absolutely stole my heart and when I say it stole my heart, I really meant that it was sooooo good, I took the risk and tipped the bowl to drink the soup (see photos for said bowl lol). It was rich, comforting, and layered in the most beautiful way. Other highlights? The Hokkaido scallop, Southern-style crab curry, amberjack with tangerine, and that unforgettable sticky rice ice cream. Each one offering a unique and delicious moment of its own and honestly, I loved that each dish had an element that shined. Hed 11 is the kind of place you'll find yourself thinking about long after the meal is over. I cannot wait to go back. If you're looking for a Thai-inspired tasting experience that hits every mark, this is it. read more

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I made a reservation for 3 people on a Saturday at 12pm. The restaurant was 50% full. There was 1 waitstaff most of the time who did the order taking, bringing out the food, making cocktails and processing the bill. The lunch menu is very simple. It's a set meal, all at $40 each. They offer beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian. So my group got the beef, pork and seafood to share. Some of the items were identical such as the pork bone Tom yum soup and the cabbage side dish. Service was a bit slow but the staff was friendly. The beef was a bit dry and the pork bone in the soup was bland. The prawns and pork tasted better. I wasn't a fan of the fried shallots on the cheesecake. I liked the meal sets at their Hed Verythai location better. read more

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The food is excellent ! Scallop and shrimp are fresh and dessert are mouth watering The circumstance is well decor The waiter Dennis and Bellies are patient and nice Will comeback soon read more

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Marcus is one of the kindest and most passionate bar tenders in the city. A must visit when you're in Japan town and looking for a change of pace and a more upscale bar experience. read more

With a restaurant like Hed 11, you expect perfection (it is Michelin rated after all) and Hed 11 did not disappoint. From the moment you walk in the front door, you are met with impeccable service that lasts throughout the course of your entire meal. I tried the Spring/Summer eight course meal and it was absolutely delicious. For those that wonder about how much, I definitely feel full after the 8-course (and 11 course) meal. I wouldn't show up absolutely starving. The first two courses were a spicy salad and crab dip. The crab dip was delicious. The third and fourth courses were a scallop dish and TomYum soup. The soup was the perfect amount of spicy. The main entree was baby lamb and rice which were delicious. As it was described to us, the lamb is on top of an Indian style curry and it was exquisite. The dessert course was a delicious sorbet followed by an Andy Warhol inspired banana ice cream. For those (like me) who don't like bananas, the ice cream itself is not banana flavored. I will definitely be back! read more

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Located in a hotel, but there's an outside entrance. It's really close to japantown so parking is hard to find (easy if you're just parking in the garage). You get so much food (even without the supplements), please prepare accordingly. This spot was a really good example of what I wanted from upscale thai food (looking at you kin khao) and i thought every dish was really good/tasty. Favorites: Shrimp tart, Lamb, Mango ice cream, crab yellow curry, lobster pad thai Some of the dishes were a bit too spicy for my preference but overalll it was fine. The carpaccio and pad thai were a bit too salty but good flavor. Service was good! I thought this place was really worth it and a pleasant surprise! read more

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Hed11 was such a great experience. The space is clean, stylish, and gives an elevated vibe from the moment you walk in. The service was professional, friendly, and made me feel comfortable the whole time. You can tell they really care about quality and details, and I left feeling super happy with the results. The food was amazing and presentation was very out of this world for each dish. If you're looking for a place that's consistent, welcoming, and worth the money, I definitely recommend Hed11. I'll be back. read more

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We returned to the same holiday menu, our second visit in less than two months because we had enjoyed their food that much. Unfortunately, this time we came away with major disappointment. The dishes felt like a watered down version of what we had in November, with the heat and authentic flavors removed. The escargot was bland without its initial spicy sauce and the Khao Soi was forgettable, lacking real depth and heat. The biggest miss for me was the mushroom soup, it felt like the chili paste had not been added - my partner asked me if it was replaced by a different vegetable soup. We assume this may be a business decision to maintain appeal to broader SF crowd who do not wish to be challenged. This sadly leaves out Thai food aficionados - diners like us who are more exited by bolder flavors. read more

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Came for my partner's birthday and it was a good experience! We parked in the japantown center parking garage and it was an easy walk over. We got the 11-course set and we were both stuffed by the end. There was a good balance of fresh dishes and heavier curry dishes, I think the fresher dishes especially were creative and unique. My partner really enjoyed the curry dishes, they were all flavorful but definitely on the heavier side. I really liked the rice that came with one of the curry dishes, although I was too full to finish it. The curries were all also quite spicy, which built up with each dish. I thought the sorbet dessert was just okay, but I enjoyed the mango sticky rice dessert. They also gave us a extra little dessert since we were celebrating a birthday! The ambiance and service were all good, it was quiet there for a Saturday dinner service. Halfway through our dinner a social media influencer was seated a few tables away (it seemed like she was invited there because some of her dishes were presented differently), she had a huge bright light that she was using for the videos which was really distracting... we wouldn't have necessarily minded in other settings, but it definitely took away from the ambiance of our dinner. read more

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Upscale Thai dishes were tasteful, thoughtful, and beautifully presented at this Michelin Guide restaurant in SF. Overall, I'd give the restaurant a (4.5/5). Came here for a friend's bday dinner and did their $95 tasting menu for 8 courses. Each dish was yummy. It was my first time having upscale Thai, and each of the dish's proteins (scallop, black cod, and lamb) were all cooked to perfection. The veggie elements were all really fresh and complimented the dishes, and the soups and sauces paired perfectly and tied everything together. My favorites were the Hokkaido scallop, the black cod in the Tom yum soup, and the baby lamb. Food, creativity, taste, and presentation all were a (5/5). Service (4/5) was pleasant and polite, however, it did take the dishes awhile to come out for our party of 11. Dinner started around 7, and we all left around 10pm, which was longer than I expected. Ambiance (5/5), beautiful, modern, with a cozy and intimate feel. Great for a date night or even a larger dinner party. I felt like I could hear all the people talking from across the table, which was really nice. read more

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