Stopped by Maillard's and had a great experience. The burger was really good, and I especially…read moreliked that the fries are cooked in beef tallow, which gives them great flavor and crispiness. The chicken bites were tasty too--almost like crispy tater tots in texture. The wait time was only about 10 minutes, which was very reasonable, and the staff was friendly and welcoming throughout the visit. Overall, a solid spot for burgers and fries, and I'd definitely come back.

We finally checked out their brick and mortar spot on a Thursday around 7 pm. The line was near the…read moredoor but moved surprisingly fast. Because the place was crowded and they serve beer, tables/seats can be tougher to snag during peak hours. We loved the regular, OTL, and chicken tender sando. Also can't beat a $3 pint of beer. I did notice the lacy edge crust was smaller compared to what they serve at the farmers market - might because of a busy night. I'd skip the cauliflower and fries next time. Fries are good but just not exceptional for me. Overall we would come back to try other things on their menu as well as their sweets!

Delicious food, especially the al Pastor tacos. The…read moreCaesar's salad was made very well.

The food here is exceptional and it's all vegan! It's technically a vegan bar, but I don't drink…read moreand I still had a great time. There are tables in the back room that's quite dark, so it would be a nice date spot. But the front area has tables that are more well lit. The only thing I wasn't into was the music. But I'd still go back.

Just had a great pop-up experience with these chefs via feastly (they have a monthly pop-up). The…read morecuisine is interesting and is a fusion of Asian and Mexican influences with a focus on sourcing materials locally (within 100 miles).

I've been to several of their events. Such amazing food and a unique experience! The chef takes the…read moretime to share the inspiration and preparation for each of the dishes. My favorite dishes include the tuna poke on plantain pancakes, braised pork belly, salad, and spring rolls. I highly recommend that you check out one of their events. I leave each dinner looking forward the next.

I've never had noodles like this before! They were so good - nutty, garlicky with the perfect…read moreamount of crunch from the toppings. The instructions were extremely clear. I would recommend dusting off some of the flour before tossing into the boiling water. The pickup was straightforward- it was easy to find the location. William threw in a snack along with the order which was highly appreciated! :)

I was shocked to read about the long waitlist years ago and I never bother to put my name on it…read more Not only I have to wait for years but I also have to cook the noodles myself - thanks but no thanks - especially I spent way too much money on kickstarter for a series of failed projects/scams in the past. But my sister had enough faith in him that she put her name down in the waitlist a couple years ago. A few days before Valentine's day in 2026, my sister got the email asking her to confirm her order quantities and to pick up on Valentine's day. Apparently, my sister completely forgot her order. lol! This guy have more integrity than kickstarter projects and to keep his promise and to fulfill the orders!!! It's my first time having sweet water noodles. I have never visited Cheng Du in China (it's on my bucket list) so I cannot tell how authentic this really is. As a noodle dish, I really love it. I would buy the sauce itself and toss with any other noodles. (Business opportunity there!) The instruction to cook the noodles is super clear and it's a very simple and easy dish to make. If you can boil water in a pot, you can make the noodles based on the instruction with this noodles kit. The rice crispy gave an excellent crunch. (Now I can see why Paik Jong Won added the uncooked instant noodles crumbs from the package to a bowl of instant noodles). The noodles texture is lovely, it has a chewy (or the Taiwanese/Chinese known as "QQ") bite to it. The portion is quite generous too - it's one of those satisfying portions :) I don't think I want to wait for 2 years for this again. But when he opens the store or start selling the sauce, I will be there for sure!!

"Smish Smash I was taking a bath, long about a Wednesday night, yeah!!!" Okay I'm no Bobby Darin,…read morebut I am quite the aspiring burger aficionado and the smash burgers being handcrafted at Smish Smash are some of the best and most affordable in the entire city of San Francisco! And when Food & Wine Magazine calls this burger one of the most exciting in the U.S., I for one was implored to take notice and visit! Located on the first floor of Saluhall on Market Street in downtown San Francisco next to the IKEA store, Smish Smash started as a pop-up six years ago by owners Am y Han and Victor Donado. Just last year they opened their first stand-alone location on the first floor of Saluhall, which to be quite honest has struggled to keep their other vendors open. Thankfully, Smish Smash has had the benefit of being on the first floor with a view of Market Street, not to mention a great word of mouth thanks to their exceptional smashed burgers that has not only many burger lovers coming in, but quite the number of delivery drivers coming in to pick up burger orders galore. What brought me here to Smish Smash was the fact that a friend and I had theatre tickets at the nearby Golden Gate Theatre and we decided that we needed something quick and delicious before we walked back to the theatre to sit for almost three hours of a show. They suggested that we try this amazing and fun burger concept that was garnering significant buzz and so meeting up at Saluhall was the way to go as they had complimentary WiFi access and plenty of clean and open seating. The menu at Smish Smash is of course filled with burger options with no fewer than seven on their regular menu and a rotating special menu items including items with chili on them including fries, hot dog, and chili in a bowl, not to mention a couple of extra burgers to boot. Each of their burgers on their regular menu has the option of ordering it as a single or double smash burger. Since it was my first time, I ordered a single version of their Cheeseboiga, which had yellow American cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, and mac sauce. My dining mate ordered a single version of their Wow Burger which was topped with white American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and s2 sauce, which is a combination of mayonnaise and relish, with an order of a side of Curly Fries which were cooked in beef tallow, our total bill was 33 dollars before taxes and gratuity were added in. It wouldn't take too long for our order to be custom made by their team and we enjoyed every last bite while sitting at their communal dining inside the Saluhall. The most noticeable thing that I noticed about the smash burgers at Smish Smash was the fact how thin their smashed burgers were, almost paper like thinness, which made for a unique dining experience. But what was lacking in overall heft of the burger was more than made up in terms of overall juiciness and flavor of my overall burger, of which came out clear on the grease and flavor on my fingertips as I ate every last bite. So good was my experience at Smish Smash that a return visit mere a couple of months later was in order when I attended a show at the nearby Orpheum Theatre. With complimentary WiFi and water available to customers, this time I ordered their Smish Smash Special which was their Dac Biet smash burger which was their signature grass-fed smashed beef topped with white American cheese, sliced onions, jalapeños, cilantro, Thai basil, alfalfa sprouts, lime and pho aioli. This particular smash burger, which cost 16 dollars, was a little on the healthier side as the sprouts, onions, and cilantro overpowered everything, but the flavor profile did make it feel as if I was enjoying a bowl filled with pho noodles with all the fixings. I appreciate what Smish Smash is trying to do, as an up and coming entrepreneurial business from pop-up to permanent business in an area that could seriously use the support, I am all in with what Smish Smash is offering up on a daily basis, good affordable trendy smash burgers that makes burger lovers coming back for more and then some! "I was a-moving and a-grooving, yeah I was a-smishing and a-smashing..."

Came right when they opened (which was the perfect time imo). Parking was difficult to find…read moreinitially - but after circling around a few times, I realized there is a garage in the same building. Now to the best park...the food! Easily one of the best smash burgers I've had in the bay. I got the cheeseboiga single. Shoe string fries had the best crisp. And take it from me - please don't skip the banana pudding! Service was prompt, and met with a smile. She was patient while we took a while to decide our order. Also, keep a look out for specials. I noticed the special signs right after i placed my order. Food also came out just as quickly. I hope they add more food spots in this food hall! Ambiance is modern, clean. (And there's a Photo Booth!) we will be back!!!

Overall, I really enjoyed my meal here and recommend others try it out, especially if you're…read morelooking for a lazy bear-esque experience without the lazy bear price. Pros: -good service and pacing of courses -incredible and interesting flavors -great company at the communal table -helpful descriptions in between each course and you can see them preparing each dish Cons: -location is out of the way in Bayview -the pop up is in a sake distillery and it was cold inside. Might be nice to add some mood lighting or something to improve the ambience as well.

Wonderful omakase experience for a crab lover. This is a 6…read morecourse meal. My fave is the chawanmushi with fish roe, clean yet super smooth Steam crab is sweet, fresh taste with wonderful butter sweet dip ( sambal is a nice side kick to clean the palate) Cold Soba crab with zest tangerine with mustard dressing. Enough portion, not to fill u up, but to awaken your hunger to taste more of the upcoming dishes Attentive services, not rush with informative of each dishes. Truly appreciate this! I wish I can have a warm green tea to pair with the meals Am I goong to come back or bring friend? Yes!

My bestie already celebrated my birthday with me, but she still wanted to take me out on a little…read moredate -- which was honestly so sweet. She surprised me with a reservation at Ox + Tiger and I was immediately impressed. The restaurant only seats 8 people, making the whole experience super intimate and personal. When Japanese and Filipino flavors come together, you get such a unique fusion cuisine inspired by chef couple Ej and Hatomi. Dinner was more than just a meal it was a 2 to 2.5 hour storytelling experience about their menu creations, how they met, and the grind behind keeping their dream alive. The menu changes monthly, so even if I told you what we had, you probably wouldn't get the same dishes unless you book now lol. It's a 3-course menu with optional add-ons, and definitely unlike any restaurant I've been to before. As a Filipino, I'll admit I can be picky with Filipino-inspired food because we grow up spoiled by our parents' cooking but this? I was genuinely impressed. Think familiar flavors recreated in their own creative and elevated way. Highly recommend.

First started as a pop-up in 2018, Ox+Tiger offers Filipino/Japanese fusion cuisine inspired by the…read morelives of the two chefs behind the kitchen. Situated in a small, 8 seat counter, dinner is intimate with dishes being prepared right in front of you. The menu features three courses, an appetizer, main, and a dessert - with the option for an additional add-on. Our meal featured a focus on fish, in particular mackerel and monkfish. Each of the dishes were deconstructions of familiar concepts such as Caesar salad and a California roll, but enhanced with new flavors. The mackerel was sublime, perfectly charred exterior with a still raw interior. The monkfish was tender, coated in a ginger, wasabi sauce next to crispy sweet rice and avocado. The dessert was by far the most unique, being a miso dashi, mushroom cherry coated coconut ice cream with a tupig-like mochi on the side. The savory, sweet, sour combination completely catches you off guard but becomes increasingly addictive the more you eat. So bold and absolutely memorable. Ox&Tiger takes familiar concepts, breaks them apart, then fuses them back together with a flair of Filipino and Japanese flavors. This results in dishes that are utterly unique and innovative. Additionally, with menus and playlists designed by family, this truly feels like the epitome of a family-run business and a meal cooked with so much care in front of you. This is absolutely worth a visit and an opportunity to try new flavors you've never experienced before.

I managed to get a reservation at 7:45pm on a Friday. We were seated after a little wait at a…read morebar/counter. We ordered the kumquat umeshu highball and the lemon oolong highball and really enjoyed, quite refreshing. We ended up getting the small squab, lamb skewer, Mapo spaghetti, and eggplant. I liked that they had a small squab option which was perfect for two people. The meal started with complimentary cucumbers and peanuts snacks perfect paired with a drink. Everything was delicious but if I pick a favorite, I think it would be the eggplant. The lamb was very tender and flavorful. It's a small restaurant so I would probably only come with 2-4 people. I think you can walk in but the wait seemed quite long so I'd try to get a res. I wish it was easier to get one or I'd be back more often :)

Read about a lot of hype about this restaurant and my friend secured a coveted Friday night dinner…read morereservation here, so we decided to give it a try. It's kind of a tiny hold-in-the-wall space at the edge of Chinatown, removed on the outskirts of the very busy central shopping & market districts, and I would not have even noticed it had I been casually walking around not looking for it. Underneath a learning center and with only a faint front facade, inside is a world of good food in a tight tiny space, bustling positive energy & vibes, and a uniquely Hong Kong dining experience that's a lot cleaner than the surrounding Chinese restaurants. At first glance of the menu, I didn't think that there would be much for us to eat here. I mostly stick to vegetarian & lighter fares, especially when dining before weekend concert or entertainment adventures. Once inside, we were greeted by a very cordial hostess and many friendly waitstaff. They proceeded to guide us through the menu and were very patient & attentive with our indecisiveness & slow speed to order. Once we figured out our selections, they were very happy to place our order and quickly brought out our selections. Every dish was well-presented. Portions can be a bit tiny, but we prefer small portions anyways, to sample as much we can without filling up and feeling weighed down. After sampling the free seasoned peanuts & marinated cucumbers, we started with the Kumquat ume-shu & osmanthus Lemon highballs. They were very tasty & refreshing, small-ish in size/quantity, but quite good & a good balance of flavorful mixers along with alcohol. The diner next to us encouraged us to also try the Chinese almond milk highball, which is not made from almond extract, but true almond milk that was carefully extracted & infused. All of the drinks were good, but I'd have to say that the Kumquat ume-shu was the winner and I'd drink it again. We ordered mostly small vegetarian bites. Sichauan cabbage, snap peas in tofu dressing, Sichauan potatoes, and olive green beans. The dishes were very good, but I wasn't a fan of the heavy sauces & flavoring used. The Sichauan tasted a bit more sour & bitter than I expected, although the vegetables with it were cooked well enough to retain some "crunch," and tasted fresh and clean. The sauces were a bit overpowering and abundant and I felt like the vegetables were drowning in them. We watched as other diners ordered more adventurous carnivore & pescatarian dishes and were amazed at the portion sizes, presentation, and appeal of such things as crab, squab, clams, jellyfish, escargot, scallops, lamb, steak, chicken, and pig head. Almost made me feel like I was missing out by being a vegetarian in a traditional Chinese restaurant, everything looked so good! But, they also looked really heavy & were smothered in sauce & seasoning too, and I like my food light, delicate, fresh, and clean. We were satiated & satisfied with our meal when they unexpected brought out a free round of the vegetarian chow mein. It was huge, and we barely even made a dent in it after eating our courses of vegetables & cocktails. I have to say, the chow mein that i did eat was great. It was perfectly oily, tasty, slippery, and salty as good chow mein should be. It was buried under a mound of vegetable toppings, but the noodles underneath were divine and some of the best that I've ever had. The restaurant is very busy, it's loud, it's bustling, it's crowded, it's fun, and its friendly. Staff constantly monitoring the room & checking in/up with diners. Lots of authentic Chinese pop culture decorations such as posters, pictures, memorabilia, trinkets, and furnishings to look at on the walls & shelves. The bar is tiny, narrow and constantly packed elbow-to-elbow. It has some smaller 2-seat cafe tables, a few larger tables for bigger parties, a narrow corridor, and a good view of the kitchen to watch the chefs create their dishes. Faint background Chinese pop music was literally drowned out by the noise of many diners having conversation but it added to the authentic HK dining experience. I liked Four Kings. It was a great dining experience with good food & excellent service. I would probably stick with highball cocktails & some lighter vegetarian fare if I came back here again. I'd probably avoid the Sichauan sauced dishes, as I wasn't a fan of the sour/bitter flavors. But the snap peas, green beans, and chow mein were my favorites. We had fun dining here, and I feel lucky to have tried a place so popular & in demand. It had a younger, upbeat, youthful feel to it, reflecting the waitstaff & demographics of its diners. I was very clean, organized, efficient, friendly, fun, and tasty, and everyone here had good vibes. Would come back here again knowing what I like now, and look forward to trying maybe some eggplant, spinach, or rice dishes next time. And I can honestly feel that there will be a next time soon!

I was able to try the tri-tip and pulled pork, along with the potato salad and everything was…read moreabsolutely delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the side were just as impressive. You can always tell when food hits the mark because people actually go back for seconds, and in this case, they did!

Hired Mike for my husband's 50th birthday party. From…read moretalking with him months ago and organizing date, time and set up, Mike helped me every step of the way. Every single person who attended was raving about his food! Thanks Mike for making this such a rememberable occasion!

Came here two days in a row! It was very very very good…read more The ambiance is super nice - I love all the decor in the restaurant, from the lights to the art! I also like the outdoor patio section, which is nicely decorated as well. The service was fantastic! The servers checked up on us periodically and even gave me a free drink for my birthday :) The food was also amazing! I tried the whole menu, and everything was delicious. My favorites were definitely the perilla oil noodles, the crudo, and the beef tartare. It was my first time trying raw beef (yukhoe), and I enjoyed it! The makgeolli (I tried the white lotus and the traditional) was also very tasty! Not too sweet and not much alcoholic taste :) Overall, I loved the ambiance and the food here - definitely would not only come back, but also would recommend to others!

I came with my partner on a Saturday evening and had a reservation. We were seated outside but it…read morewas a very windy day, there were heat lamps but it was still cold which made it harder for me to enjoy my food. They recommend 2-3 dishes per person and they're quite pricey. We ended up ordering the perilla leaf oil noodles, pork jowl, yellowtail crudo, and Korean fried chicken. The service was very fast which was nice. I liked the perilla leaf oil because it was sweet and very flavorful. The pork jowl was tender and came with ssam and sauces. I thought it was good but the portion was pretty small. The yellowtail crudo was nice and I liked the spicy sauce that went with it. Lastly, the Korean fried chicken was alright. It definitely wasn't life changing but it was a good way to end the meal. Overall, I thought it was a nice restaurant and meal but would only come back again for a special occasion.