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    4.6 (43 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Red Lentil Soup Chicken Bone Broth Soup
    Emily W.

    One of the best lentils soup I ever had. It's creamy and flavorful. The chicken is freshly made and I enjoy the soup so much. We order the falafels salad, oh my goodness the salad dressing, It tastes amazing! The falafels are incredible! This is the salad to order! The person that order our food is very nice. There's no outdoor or indoor sitting, their service is a big kitchen just to make food for delivery and take out. If you are wanting good soups and salads, this is the place to go! Ohh the banana pudding is also good!

    Chicken in Bone Broth
    Joe B.

    Delicious Chicken in Beef Bone Broth on a chilly evening. Very flavorful and hearty. Couscous, celery, chicken, dill and other seasonings. We Doordashed this meal so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. They sure make a delicious bowl of soup, i can tell you that.

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    Ed U.

    I just chronicled my utensil-free experience with this operation under the entry for their joint salad partner, Saucy Greens (review: https://bit.ly/3ZyV3AR). In brief, the shop at the corner of Leavenworth and Union is a bustling spot for delivery services and local residents. I came here to try a salad bowl, but I was also drawn to the menu of this business because c'mon, soup and salad... That's an inevitable combo. Truth be told, I was probably enamored more with Soupchu's menu than Saucy Greens'. I decided on the comfy-cozy $10.50 Chicken Bone Broth Soup which was chock full of couscous, carrot, celery, lemon, fresh dill, and shards of fresh chicken breast (photo: https://bit.ly/3YIpMKr). Sure, it was deliciously homestyle and plentiful in portion. It went well with the Vibrant Salad I got from Saucy Greens. However, the absence of a spoon made it a challenge. The problem was that they forgot my utensils despite my asking them. I had rolled downhill to Francisco Park and basically had no energy to go back up. Once I pleaded for a spoon at a cafe on Polk, I finally found a place to eat my soup. Remind me to bring my spork next time. FOOD - 4 stars...soup that would shame your mother AMBIANCE - n/a...not really relevant here SERVICE - 3 stars...nice but not coordinated TOTAL - 4 stars...I'd come back for the soups and stews...I'll bring my spork next time RELATED - Exploring Russian Hill? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2IfTVOB

    Chicken Stew
    Kevin S.

    I was sick and looking for a nutritious, soothing, and rejuvenating meal. The chicken stew from Soupchu was the call. Hearty, fresh, and full of comfort. You can tell that everything is cooked and prepared with intention. The stew portion was melty and divine. The fermented cabbage and salad were fresh, crisp and lively. The rice was soft and fluffy. And everything on the menu is well priced. Definitely add Soupchu to your delivery rotation!

    Mike C.

    This business popped up while shopping for a weekday meal for the next week. Since this was their headline item on Locale, I couldn't help but order it. After all, I just can't say no to beef stew, whether it's Dinty Moore (well, maybe less likely to say yes) and, of course, when I'm on Oahu. My order was packed well (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=OR-DU4lRfTDdFkgrdBMJ8w&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) and I liked how the items were neatly plated. The beef stew plate which comes with basmati rice and comes with a small container of tzatziki (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=TD1ZkBMSXvs665R_qj932Q&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) had simple instructions as well as a list of ingredients; the order description reads that it contains tender slow-cooked beef, potatoes, carrots and peas. My friends know that I disdain from using the microwave so I used foil, water, and the toaster oven in reheating it (15-20 minutes at 300F, foil covered). My beef stew after reheating (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=T9facmEjl44sqzPBE4ZYnA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) was as delicious as it looked. Everything was perfectly seasoned though I was, at first, a bit confused about how to use the tzatziki. I am used to eating jasmine rice at home so the basmati was a nice change. I ended up alternating bites of the three components and enjoyed the flavor and texture contrasts. The portions are generous as I only ate half of it for dinner and finished the rest for lunch a couple days later. I was surprised to see that they are located on Union Street which is the beauty of buying from food consolidators. The time and gas cost in driving around the City besides dealing with parking and traffic make it a lot easier to just click on my cellphone in ordering meals for the week. I would order this again and will study their menu more carefully the next time I order.

    Chicken Bone Broth Soup and side of Acme sourdough bread.
    Alyssa M.

    Wowww! Was feeling under the weather today and ordered the chicken bone broth soup. It's incredible--so flavorful and comforting. Acme bread that came with it is the BEST! Considering ordering again tonight for dinner!!!

    Outstanding chicken soup, or what's left of it.

    High quality, fresh, wonderful flavor! Don't hesitate! The Chicken Soup was even better than I was craving, with the nourishment of real homemade soup, and delicious flavor & seasoning. Good quality piece of bread came on the side (maybe Acme?). Good portion and reasonably priced for a meal in SF. This is the same chef owner as Sumac, Saucy Greens and NomNom Burger in the same space. Sumac is also OUTSTANDING, and I'm eager to try the other concepts and other Soupchu soups. This is a rare gem in SF with excellent food. This is a takeout only or delivery establishment. I've only done takeout (often eat in the car). The soup was packaged well with plastic wrapped around the container to prevent leaks. Do make sure you ask for a spoon, as it might not be included automatically. The service is always warm and friendly. Outstanding all around!

    Chicken Stew
    Tamara A.

    OMG. I have so many things to say about this meal yet left absolutely speechless!!!!!! Amazing food. So delicious, so tasty! I got the chicken stew and my boyfriend got the chicken salad from sumac (sister restaurant out of the same take out window). We both loved it and will be back next week ;)

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    The food is so delicious I'm obsessed. Great flavor and it's like having a comforting home-cooked meal.

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    Flavor is there. Disappointed that there was no meat in my chicken soup. Completely different than what is advertised on photos.

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    Amazing desserts. European stille . We tasted different cheeses cakes. Everything soo!! Yummy.

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    Wonderful soups, stews, and broths...healthy, fresh, and nutritious...it'll make you feel good!

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    4 years ago

    They operate out of the same pop up as saucy greens so I would recommend getting a little soup and salad

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    Lapisara Eatery - Iced Ube Latte ($8.50)

    Lapisara Eatery

    4.6(2.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi•Lower Nob Hill
    •$$

    We got the ube latte and iced Thai tea. The ube latte was nutty and delicious. I just wish it had…read morebeen a tad bit hotter, but I'm sure you can ask for it extra hot. The iced Thai tea was well-balanced and not overwhelmingly sweet. The chicken waffle was also good--especially the chicken itself. It was lightly battered and crisp to perfection. I do wish the waffle was more toasted since it was a bit soggy even with barely any syrup. The fruits were fresh and tasted really yummy. As for the PaNang omelette, it was delicious!! It's filled with meat and vegetables, so it's pretty hearty. The curry was so good and had just the right amount of spice. I would highly recommend the PaNang omelette. Parking was difficult since it's in the Tenderloin, but it was definitely worth it. The workers are nice, and the place is really cute.

    This should be a good indicator for how much I enjoyed Lapisara. I was in San Francisco for four…read moredays and I visited Lapisara three times. Twice for breakfast and once for dinner. The servers are so friendly, kind and hardworking. They truly know what exceptional customer service is about. The food was perfectly prepared and the presentation was so appealing, with the little touches of Thai hospitality. My first breakfast was the Meat Lover's Omelet with House Potatoes. Tasty and it really hit the spot. Great coffee too! Dinner consisted of a flavorful beef Mussamun chili dish. Awesomely tender beef in a savory sauce. A Stella Artois worked well for my drink. My second breakfast was a Belgian Waffle with Chicken Apple Sausage and Scrambled Eggs. Perfection, with fruit accents of banana, blueberries, strawberries and grapes. Thanks to the chefs and servers at Lapisara! I'm a big fan now.

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    Lapisara Eatery - Indoor area of the restaurant.

    Indoor area of the restaurant.

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    That bacon, tho...

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    Bottega - Parmigiana Di Melanzane

    Bottega

    4.3(1.8k reviews)
    3.1 mi•Mission
    •$$$
    Outdoor seating
    Locally owned & operated

    I'm a long time industry professional and I was very impressed by the food at this establishment,…read moreI'm still thinking about it. The wine list isn't great and the cocktails look ok. However, the space is open and very bright with a parklet outside. A little cheesy in a cut way. Service was on point as well.

    One of my favorite spots for pasta in the city. Everything we ordered was so good that I genuinely…read moredon't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. We came for lunch on a Monday and ordered the Caesar salad, calamari, two pastas and the burrata salad, and every single dish was excellent. The pastas in particular were incredible, but even the appetizers and salads were thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. It was one of those meals where everything just worked, and there wasn't a single dish that I wouldn't happily order again. The restaurant itself is also really cute, with a warm and lively atmosphere and charming interior decor. They have outdoor seating as well, which is a nice option when the weather is good. Dinner can get especially busy on Friday nights and weekends, but the energy is part of what makes this place fun. They stay open until midnight, so later in the evening it really starts to feel like a bit of a scene. I would highly recommend Bottega for both lunch and dinner. Great food, great atmosphere and a menu where you can order pretty much anything with confidence. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again and again.

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    Bottega - Insalata Di Arugula

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    Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen - Shredded Beef Pabelln

    Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen

    3.9(1.8k reviews)
    2.3 mi•Mission
    •$$

    People have recommended Pica Pica to me for years and I never had the chance to go ... until a few…read moredays ago. For some reason, I thought this was a regular restaurant with table service, and a much larger space, but it's a somewhat narrow space and you order at the counter. I decided to try their trio sampler plate so I could get an idea of how a few of their meats were prepared and they each were in their own mini-arepa, so I thought that would be a good introduction. Unfortunately, I didn't like the arepas as much as I thought I would. I found them to be a little dry and lacking that rich corn masa flavor I was expecting. I don't know if this has to do solely with Pica Pica or if it's simply how arepas are made in general, but I came away feeling like I preferred other foods with a corn base such as tamales and pupusas. Meat-wise I had the fried chicken, the shredded beef and the asado negro. The fried chicken, to me, was not very exciting. The shredded beef was good, tasty, but the asado negro was the absolute star of it all? As far as I'm concerned, it's a most delicious cut of brisket with a sweet tomato sauce. I wish I had ordered more. The platanos or fried plantains were not like maduros that are very sweet. They're a little dry and flavorless, and the side order that I got of them for $7.50, they sure don't give you all that many. so that was a bummer for me. I also tried two flavors of what essentially are aguas frescas, the passion fruit and the mango. The passion fruit was out of this world! The mango, don't bother. It tasted like water with a powdered mix. I will definitely be back -- unfortunately, not for the arepas, but for the asado negro, either as a plate with rice & beans or in a salad.

    My first arepa and cachapas experience! We came here on a Sunday around 5pm and it's empty. The…read moreplace didn't seem to have lights on when we were there and we decided it's more pleasant to get it to-go and eat at Dolores park. I liked the cachapas with pulled pork so much more than the arepa with shredded beef. The pulled pork portion was huge and very juicey and delicious! The combination of sweet corn and savory pork was incredible. It's a bit weird though there are was half an uncut avocado just sitting inside the sweet corn crepe. The salad that came was also fresh, and I enjoyed the all the sauces that came with it. The white arepa we had was dry and uninteresting. I liked the plantains and the beef fillings too but the cachapas just couldn't beat. When we asked for to-go they put it in a brown bag. They didn't include any utensils so I suggest getting them if you want to eat somewhere else.

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    Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen - Some seating

    Some seating

    Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen - Yucca fries

    Yucca fries

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    Otra - Beef Tacos and House Margaritas

    Otra

    4.3(234 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Lower Haight

    #8Nite with Mommy!…read more Otra, On The Haight Server - Jenny, she was amazing. Help with recommendation on what to eat and drink. House Margarita - Grapefruit Salt Rim 2022 Pardas Dirty Queso- queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, chips Pork Al Pastor Tacos- grilled pineapple, red onion, cilantro Baja Style Fish Tacos- beer battered cod, garlic-arbol aioli, slaw The deco was very nice. Walls was painted, with nice old fashion lights. A must visit.

    This just wasn't the place I was hoping for…read more I am staying in San Mateo and made the drive into San Francisco tonight specifically for a great Mexican meal. I researched some potential places beforehand, and Otra was one that seemed especially promising. I walked into a nearly empty restaurant and sat at the bar. It was a Monday night, so understandably the vibe was a little less than exciting. But I didn't make the trek for the vibe. I made it for some delicious food. Some of the best reviews mentioned the carnitas tacos, so I had planned on getting those after seeing them on the online menu. But to my surprise, the menu I was given at the restaurant didn't even list carnitas tacos. Then, the bartender also told me that they did not have beef or chicken. I was pretty shocked, considering those proteins make up a significant portion of the menu. He did, however, say that they had quesabirria. Because I generally love quesabirria, that's what I went with. $14 for two is pretty normal in my experience, so the price didn't surprise me. What did surprise me was how watered down and lacking in flavor the consomé was. To me, that's the star of the dish, and without a bold, flavorful consomé, the tacos themselves really have to bring the flavor. Unfortunately, these didn't. I also ordered a frozen prickly pear margarita made with mezcal. This was pretty good if you're a mezcal person. Needless to say, I was disappointed that I made the trek into the city specifically for this restaurant and left feeling pretty underwhelmed. I had heard that Otra is closing in December, so I wanted to try it before it did. I can't imagine this is what Otra was like in its heyday, or it probably wouldn't have survived as long as it has. I wish I had been around to try it then, because based on my experience now, it just wasn't worth the trip.

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    Otra - Photo 3: Bar

    Photo 3: Bar

    Otra - Mussels and chorizo

    Mussels and chorizo

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    Kitava

    Kitava

    4.4(684 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Mission
    •$$

    Kitava is one of those places I find myself craving again and again. It's consistently fresh,…read moreflavorful, and satisfying without ever feeling heavy -- and honestly, that kind of reliability is rare. My go-to is the build-your-own bowl, which never disappoints. Everything tastes intentional and well-balanced. The chicken nuggets are another favorite -- perfectly crispy, juicy, and seriously addictive. But the real star for me is the drinking broth. I crave it. It's warm, comforting, deeply flavorful, and somehow feels both nourishing and indulgent at the same time. I order it almost every visit. Every experience here has been so good that I'm determined to try everything on the menu eventually. If you're looking for food that feels wholesome but still hits those comfort-food cravings, Kitava delivers every single time.

    I totally love this place, workers are always nice to me…read more Today I went in to pick up my order and encountered a white tall bald man. I'm not sure if he's the manager but he needs to do way better. I showed him my order and he had an attitude when he asked for my name. He said order just came in 4 minutes ago, I totally understand that food takes time so I asked to use restroom. When I came out I saw my order on the counter but did not grabbed it. I asked him to check if any of those were my order and he said "no" I told him I saw my order on the back counter and he rudely said "you did not" I told him to please check the orders in the front counter and he gave me my order stating he haven't realized it was a pick up... Idk if this the way you're treating everyone but I didn't find the attitude to be the correct one for a place like this. Food is great but remove this man if he's in management. Thanks!

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    Kitava - Inside decor is lovely

    Inside decor is lovely

    Kitava - Chicken Nuggets

    Chicken Nuggets

    Kitava

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