wait, however; make
a reservation. 3870
17th St, 415.621.3870,
frances-sf.com
HAKKASAN Chinese
The sleek, streamlined
design is in sync with
the delicate composition of the dishes,
making this a grand
S.F. destination. The
rich-flavored slow-braised beef and the
hot-and-sour soup are
essentials. 1 Kearny
St, 415.829.8148,
hakkasan.com
MICHAEL MINA
Japanese/French
Michael Mina has
clearly mastered the
fine line between
award-winning art and
Alaskan halibut. Each
brilliantly crafted dish
gives diners a delicate
blend of flavors that
add up to a distinctive,
luxurious dining experience. 252 California
St, 415.397.9222,
michaelmina.net
NAMU GAJI Korean
A clean and natural
design in a streamlined setting, where
a shiitake mushroom
dumpling and an eight-ounce Korean-accented
burger are among
the many options to
discover. 499 Dolores
St, 415.431.6268,
namusf.com
NOPA California The
easy California menu
shows off roasted
chicken and pork
chops, with a bouquet
of appetizers to set the
mood. Although this
S. F. destination is busy
almost every night (a
good sign), the wait at
the legendary bar is half
the fun. 560 Divisadero
St, 415.864.8643,
nopasf.com
RICE, PAPER,
SCISSORS Vietnamese
Don’t be fooled by the
casual setting in this
Vietnamese pop-up cafe
— the grilled steak bahn
mi is five-star-worthy.
Take a seat on one of
the bright red stools on
Mission Street and stay
warm with a pot of jasmine tea. 1710 Mission
St, 415.878.6657,
ricepaperscissors.com
RICH TABLE California
A bright, relaxed
environment, fresh
ingredients grown
only feet from the
kitchen, creative and
quirky cocktails and
California wine. 199
Gough St, 415.355.9085,
richtablesf.com
ROKA AKOR Japanese
With a grand open
grill as the centerpiece
of the space, this is a
destination for anyone who appreciates
charcoal-fired red meat
or mint-adorned plates
of fresh sashimi. The
sultry subterranean
Roka Bar is perfect for a
before- or after-dinner
drink. 801 Montgomery
St, 415.362.8887,
rokaakor.com
STATE BIRD
PROVISIONS American
With an over whelming variety of choices,
from seafood to spicy
kimchi to pancakes,
not to mention a full
range of poultry, this
uncommon dim sum–
style setup features
a little bit of everything. 1529 Fillmore
St, 415.795.1272,
statebirdsf.com
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