Stopped by to try their popular yogurt but left loving their shaking beef!…read more Their yogurt tasted so good, sort of like calpico. But their shaking beef was so so good! The beef was cooked perfectly and had lots of flavor. It paired so well with the pink onion and the rice was slightly sweetened with umami flavor. 10/10 would totally come back!!

Great addition to the Ricon hill area. Love that there's frozen yogurt. 3.5 stars! In addition,…read morethere's also dishes to order as well. A bit pricey for what you get. Also, a more casual place to hangout, there's books and games to read and play. The employee was helpful in explaining the yogurt toppings. Order a shaking beef ($19.75) to dine in. When receiving my order, my initial thought was the steak was not medium as advertised and the bowl is somewhat smaller than anticipated. Other than that, the bowl was delicious, a great balance of flavor. The steak was pretty tender, all the flavors were very herbaceous. The frozen yogurt starts at $4.75, toppings range from $1.5 - $4. Ordered a frozen yogurt with mochi kaya (extra $4). The yogurt was really delicious, a great tart taste and was creamy. There was a not a whole ton of kaya flavor, so I would get a different topping next time or just even plain frozen yogurt.

Had such a great brunch experience, and Mark made it even better. From the moment we sat down, he…read morewas incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. He checked in at all the right times, gave great recommendations, and made sure everything came out perfectly. You can tell he really cares about providing excellent service without ever being overbearing. Mark's positive attitude and professionalism made our meal memorable, and he's a big reason we'll be coming back. If you're here for brunch, definitely ask for Mark--you'll be in great hands!

Found this spot on TikTok and it looked Instagram worthy, so my cousin and I headed over on…read moreSaturday for a late lunch [def have to go back for brunch]. We decided to share a mimosa flight, spring rolls, and ahi scoops. Even though it wasn't brunch, they still allowed us to order a brunch flight, and they were so polite and helpful throughout 4.8/5. The inside is tiny, but quite stunning, clean, and gives a lot of opportunities for insta-worthy pics 4.9/5, I only wish there had been an actual photo wall. Now to the food. The crispy spring rolls were cooked perfectly, and seasoned well. The clear noodles and veggies were so yummy. I asked for soy sauce because that's what I prefer over sweet sauce, but honestly they needed nothing 4.8/5. The ahi scoops had the best seaweed salad on it that I have EVER had, the wasabi cream on top was the show stopper, and I don't even like wasabi 5/5. We shared the flight and was more than tipsy from two drinks each, flavors on point champagne delicious 5/5. Overall

I've been coming to this place for years, probably twenty plus years at this point and it's always…read morebeen consistently good. Asian fusion with a leaning toward some Indonesian dishes. The menu is broad with many tempting options. Inside the restaurant has always been maintained in a pristine manner and very indicative of a tropical themed environment. Not kitchy but contemporary with a Southeast Asian bend. Four of us came and had a delightful dinner. We started with an order of Indonesian corn fritters which were fantastic, with a sauce. They are always consistently good. For my entree I had the Cumin Braised Lamb with noodles and it was equally enjoyable. The lamb was so tender, pulled, and fragrantly braised. The broth, green beans and other ingredients were spot on, along with the delicious glass like noodles. The bit of spiciness was spot on. It comes in a bowl. I usually get the Dandan noodles and two others got it and enjoyed it. We also ordered a side order of Brussel Sprouts, flavorful and tasty. For a drink I had the Tumeric Lemonade. Wow, it was so refreshing. I typically get a beer but this was worth trying. Others had an Arnold Palmer where you can customize the tea selection. Service was professional. helpful and very attentive. We weren't rushed as we were also chatty, but it was OK. I really like this place Good job, E&O. Commendable to remain consistently good all these years.

My family and I came here with a large group after we watched the Odyssey at the Metreon. It wasn't…read morea long walk to get here! They have a pretty good happy hour if that's up your alley. I enjoyed my Dandan noodles. They were filling and had a nice portion of vegetables. I liked the sauce flavor. Others enjoyed the chicken katsu sandwich. We also shared salt and pepper calamari, buns, butternut squash dumplings, oysters, and buns for appetizers. My favorites were the butternut squash dumplings (so unique! So fresh! So fun.) and the oysters (good flavor.) For cocktails and drinks, I liked the Kimchi Bloody Mary and a friend enjoyed the Pea flower cocktail. I love a Bloody Mary and this was a good one. Fresh tomato flavor and not too much vodka (hey, I'm a light-weight!) Service was attentive and wonderful. Bathrooms are clean. Decor is fun and homey.

Yaaaas we got this to go and took it over to standard deviant and it slaaayed…read more We got the soup, the pork sando, and the beef salad. So so good - the sando had pulled pork and pork belly. Two porks?! Genius. The dressing on the salad was flavorful and the soup was so tasty. Fairly priced as well bc the portions are generous. Can't wait to try again.

We parked elsewhere before walking over. The restaurant is a small, casual shared space with a…read morebright, laid back atmosphere that works well for a quick lunch. Service was friendly and our food came out without much of a wait. I ordered the Asian Cubano, and the portion was huge. The bread had a nice crisp exterior and the sandwich was packed with savory flavors, but I found it a little on the dry side. It also felt a bit pricey for what you get. Overall, it's an option if you're already in Dogpatch, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back unless a friend wanted to eat here.

Our server was great, very attentive. Kept our water glasses full and checked on us several times…read more The food. We ordered the garlic green beans which were delicious and properly seasoned, chicken karaage which the pieces were incredibly small, over cooked and salty. Poke salad which was just disappointing and katsu with curry. The katsu was cooked properly but just didn't have much flavor & the curry wasn't more than just brown gravy unfortunately. Was really hoping to enjoy this place since I'm finding myself in the part of town a lot these days. The hunt for a decent asian fusion restaurant is still ongoing

Came here for dinner with friends a few friends last month. I ordered the spice jar fried rice, and…read morewe also shared a few small bites. The garlic green beans were really good and probably the only dish I'd recommend. We also tried the veggie rolls, which were just okay--pretty mediocre. My fried rice looked great and had a nice mix of veggies, shimp and chicken, but unfortunately it was very bland and really lacking seasoning. The chicken was also quite dry, which made the dish pretty disappointing. On a positive note, the service and atmosphere were both good. Overall though, the food didn't impress me enough to come back anytime soon.

Caveat, this was a DoorDash delivery so I cannot speak to the in-person experience. I was stuck in…read morethe hospital for over a week at CPMC and after a while hospital food gets boring. Hopefully you never end up in the hospital but if you do, Saucy Asian is right in the neighborhood so whatever you order gets here quickly right off the grill. Self-described as "flavor mashups served with Korean style and a California kick in the buds," I would order their Saucy Asian Poke bowl ($17). With rice, greens, assorted fish and kimchi, it was a welcome and delicious meal that hit the spot with protein, fresh salad and slaw. As a self-described saucy Asian myself, I endorse this spot.

I ordered Saucy Asian for the first time through DoorDash and tried the spicy poke bowl with a…read moremixed greens and rice base, topped with tuna and salmon. Because it was delivered, the bowl didn't taste as fresh as I imagine it would dining in, which definitely impacted the overall flavor. The spice level was also pretty mild for something labeled "spicy poke," so I ended up adding my own hot sauce to give it a bit more heat. On the positive side, I did like the portion size. It's not overly large, which makes it a good option for a quick, lighter meal without feeling too heavy.

I'm so mad I waited so long to try this place! I used to go often for lunch when Azalina had her…read morestall in the market below Square. Her laksa lives rent free in my mind. The inside is decorated so nicely and makes you feel like you stepped into vacation. I really hope they find a new home! They are moving at the end of September so make your reservation now! Everything on the tasting menu was delish. As a spice lover I appreciated the heat of some of the dishes and got to try my first dry reisling. I will definitely follow Chef Azalina to her next location.

I've been to Azalina's a couple of times, and it feels like visiting Chef Azalina's home. I'm a big…read morefan of Malaysian food, with its unique blend of Malay, Indian, and Chinese influences. On both of our visits, Chef Azalina served each dish and explained the story behind it and how she came up with her own version. Every dish is beautifully plated, and the tasting menu has a thoughtful progression. One thing to note - due to the location in the middle of the Tenderloin, you should take a rideshare or very carefully plot your route if walking. We actually had a pleasant walk home after dinner, but we are very familiar with the area.

First time here. My Daughter made a reservation on Mother's Day before a Valkyries game…read more Cocktails were beautiful and refreshing. We ordered a few items family style. The food was incredible and presented well. The staff was friendly and efficient. I will definitely recommend this establishment and return again.

I will say- food is 5 stars, everything else 1 star. And maybe it was a bad day, which is why I'm…read moregiving 3 stars instead of 2 (which is what I originally was going to give yesterday, immediately after the experience. But after giving it a day, maybe it was just an off day for the restaurant- hence the bump up to 3 stars. We made a res thru open table. We arrived and said our reservation name, to which they said they already seated that table (even tho I had a confirmation email), so they told us to wait. Then a group of 4 walked up and got seated immediately (before us) and they got the only open table in the shade. A few minutes later we got seated in the sun, that's fine. There were only 2 plates and two cups at the table and when we asked for 2 more the waitress said "we're currently out" so we had to share. It was awkward and unprofessional. When we asked to order one more dish, we asked if we could get 2 more plates and cups, which they finally had available so we were able to each have our own. While the food was good, it's not worth the experience, so I probably will not be back.

Honestly, I've never heard of this place. But we were looking for a bar to grab some drinks before…read moreour dinner at nearby R&G Lounge and AI recommended this place for the great view of Coit tower. At first we thought maybe the place had closed because the entrance was locked and there were no informational signs on how to actually enter. We started to leave but I decided to try the nondescript callbox. I don't think the reception even said anything, just buzzed the door opened. We came on a very slow Sunday, so maybe during other times the door is unlocked or they have someone in the lobby, not sure. Anyways, we take the elevator upstairs and enter a nice, upscale restaurant and bar. As mentioned, it was a super slow Sunday, so the place was completely empty except for a private party in the lounge area. We told the hostess we're just going to grab some drinks and headed to the bar. The bartender instead told us we should take the table near the window to get a nice view. So we did. And that's what the AI was talking about. At the end of the bar is a high top table for about 8 people that has a great view of San Francisco, in particular Coit tower. We order some drinks, no food since we're having dinner soon. Drinks were solid. The drinks were actually pretty reasonably priced. Given the upscale nature of the restaurant I would have thought most of the cocktails would have been more than $20 but I think all our drinks were less than $20 except my Black Manhattan. Because it was a super slow World Cup Sunday we essentially had the place to ourselves and it was a great hangout spot for some drinks before R&G Longe crab feast. Overall, I'd recommend coming here for a drink and checking out the view. I'll try to comeback for dinner too if I'm in the mood for a more refined Chinese dinner.

Visited Empress by Boon over the weekend to celebrate my husband + father in law birthday but…read moreoverall I was not impressed by the food or service at all. Parking is either on the streets or garage nearby. We arrived to our reservation at 6pm. You go up the elevator to the 6th floor for check in. We checked in with the host and asked if they had a high chair or booster since we were seated in the booth but unfortunately they didn't. It's not a kid friendly restaurant just FYI. We all had to order the $118 prefix menus and we ordered the vegetarian fried rice for my daughter. Every dish was just okay. Nothing special about it and the portions are very small. I expected dessert to be included for $118 but nope! Roasted Black Cod with scallion oil, egg whites and cloud ear mushrooms was probably the best out of all the dishes. It was unfortunate that the boba drink also was not available. The interior was nice and service was overall decent though. I just don't think I would justify paying $118 for a prefix menu where all the dishes were pretty small portion for that price in my opinion.

I love burma superstar! This place is such a classic San Francisco spot. My first few visits were…read moreactually at the Oakland location. I had never had Burmese food before. There are so many amazing dishes but I would really recommend coming with a group and experiencing this spot family style. That's the way to do it. Parking can be tough so it's not a bad idea to take alternative transit options. Also this spot can be super packed at popular dinner and lunch hours like on the weekend. For the salads I highly recommend the tea leaf salad especially if you've never had it before. It's quite unique. The mango salad is quite good too with the unripen mangos so it isn't super sweet. It has a zesty dressing. The rainbow salad is good but it's more like a cold noodle dish and less greens so depends on what you are looking for. The samusa soup is good! The coconut chicken soup and noodle dishes used to be my favorite thing on the menu. But now it's a little to heavy, creamy, and rich for me. I would recommend sharing this one because it's so tasty. I love their coconut rice great with any of their curries or to complement the protein dishes. The garlic noodles don't wow me but they're good and great to go with a meal. The sesame chicken is good and tangy but it is breaded chicken. So depends on if you are up for that. The chili lamb is super good and so is the beef curry. They have a rice dish with chicken and shrimp that is good too. If you are okay with sweet things the mango chicken is good. And then they have some spicy dishes that are good if you like the spice. I don't love their green beans which is sad because I usually like this style of green beans which. They're a little spicy for my taste but maybe that's exactly what you are looking for. Burma superstar is honestly a comfort place for me at this point.

we were quoted 30 minutes but ended up waiting about an hour for a sunday night, not too bad, we…read morewalked around to waste some time. i saw the great reviews so i had an expectation coming in that it would blow my mind. starter: fried taro and lotus chips this was pretty good and provided at the table! i asked for more or if i can bring some home but they stated i would have to purchase it. burmese style beef curry: 3/5 taste like vietnamese beef stew, thit kho. don't think there was any curry flavor to it. maybe that's the style of the curry? just not the flavor profile i'm use to when i see the word "curry". beef was not as soft as i expected and very lean/dry. i would try lamb next time since a lot of people talk about it. i'm not a big fan of lamb, but their lamb in the other dish was not gamey so i would wanna try the lamb curry next time. chicken byrani: 3/5 the chicken was yummy! great seasoning but the byrani as a whole was drier than expected. not sure if it's cause i'm comparing it to indian byrani? tea leaf salad: 3/5 it was good and had fun textures with the crispy garlic, peanuts, and lettuce. the salad is a savory salad fyi! i think it woulda been even greater with some citrus! they add lemon but i think it needed like a hint of sweetness to it, maybe a mandarin or a fruit. it's with fish sauce so make sure you are okay with the strong umami flavor in the salad. idk why people hype up the salad. it wasn't a wow factor for me at all. fiery style lamb: 5/5 this was the best thing we ate there! the lamb isn't gamey, it was crispy fried with some peppers! reminded me of like of beijing beef if it was spicy and with lamb! coconut rice: 4/5 it's rice! can't mess up rice. it had a hint of coconut flavor with some fried scallion on top? it's good to eat with the curry but nothing crazy about it. it's good to order if you wanna pair any dishes with rice. small portion though about 2 scoops of rice. overall the food didn't really give me a wow factor, it's definitely overhyped. i was taking recommendations from yelp and the worker. the items we ordered were recommended by the server and i didn't feel wowed if these were their most popular and best dishes. i felt like there were other items to explore on the menu then what was recommended so maybe i would try their seafood or other dishes if i were to come back. it was also pretty pricey for what is was, i felt like i coulda spent the same amount of money else where and gotten more/better food.