Osha Thai Restaurant
819 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA
(415) 826-7738
Cuisine:
Thai, Vegetarian
April 15, 2007
Best Thai Food in SF
I’ve tried a lot of Thai restaurants around SF and Berkeley but Osha’s top on my list. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very Mission hipster and the service is on par, but the food is exceptional. The currys, in particular, are the best.
Osha’s free delivery service is another huge plus. Watch out for the bad service on busy nights, however. My friends have not only been left on hold and neglected but also just hung up on!
Dishes I tried:
Pumpkin Curry
Best pumpkin curry I’ve ever had! I order this dish 9 out of 10 times I eat Osha.
Green Curry with duck
You can pick any meat (chicken, beef, pork, seafood) but I’ve found the duck to be the best.
Pad See You
This was quite bland and below average as far as Pad See Ews go.
Volcanic Beef
Very tasty!
Osha Fresh Spring Rolls
Light appetizer, akin to Vietnamese spring rolls.
Boulange de Cole Valley
1000 Cole St
San Francisco, CA
(415) 242-2442
Cuisine:
Bakeries, Desserts, French
Tas Restaurant
33 The Cut
London, England
(207) 928-1444
Cuisine:
Turkish
April 17, 2009
great turkish food
This place has both a great atmosphere and delicious food. Try the casseroles here which my personal favorites—lots of really great spices and flavors. Be warned that the portions are quite sizable though so you may want to share. Don’t forget to save room for dessert and turkish coffee!
Dishes I tried:
Eksili Kofte
Very flavorful and hearty.
Kayisi Tatlisi
Sundried apricots with homemade cream, almond and pistachio. It’s a perfect combo of sweetness, creamy-ness, and a bit of nuttiness.
Kitchen Kura
1525 Irving St
San Francisco, CA
(415) 731-2054
Cuisine:
Japanese, Asian, Sushi
November 25, 2007
tasty homestyle japanese food
If you want to try something different than the sushi, visit this homestyle Japanese restaurant. The place itself consists of just a few tables adjacent to a tiny kitchen, giving it a homey feel to complement the meal. The way the menu works is you pick 2 main dishes for just $10. It also comes with soup, salad, and appetizer. All-in-all, very filling a very reasonably priced. Come with friends and it really would be like eating at home, family style!
Goeman Japanese Restaurant
1524 Irving St
San Francisco, CA
(415) 753-9568
Cuisine:
Japanese, Sushi, Asian
November 25, 2007
little known japanese gem
the sushi at goemon is very fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. it’s got the ambience of a traditional japanese restaurant (in contrast to many of the hipster sushi joints around these days), including a beautiful garden in the back. what’s even more amazing about this place is that it’s easy to get a seat—which means delicious japanese food is just minutes away!
i’ve been going to goemon for over 10 years, and have never been disappointed.
Dishes I tried:
chirashi
my favorite dish to get when I’m not stuffing my face with assorted rolls.
Destino
1815 Market St
San Francisco, CA
(415) 552-4451
Cuisine:
Latin American, Tapas, Casual dining
November 25, 2007
delcious f tapas
Great place to share tasty tapas with your friends. It was quite busy when we went but we got a seat at the bar which worked out just fine for us.
Dishes I tried:
Ahi Tuna Ceviche
Usually don’t have a penchant for ceviches but this one in particular struck me as the best ceviche I’ve ever had.
Pork Empanada
Delicious!
Churrasco
Perfectly tender and tasty beef—a must have!
Anticuchos de Corazon
These were ok, but paled in comparison to the Churrasco.
Filet de Bacalao
I personally did not care for this dish though my dinner-mates enjoyed it. 3-stars given their approval.
Go Go Cafe & Restaurant
1830 Irving St
San Francisco, CA
(415) 661-4289
Cuisine:
Chinese, Asian, Dim Sum
September 15, 2007
best shanghai dim sum
Lots of selection, delicious, and affordable place to go for a great classic shanghai breakfast. I typically order the sweet soy milk, onion pancakes (thick), sticky rice, and juicy dumplings. Also a great place to order for pick-up and enjoy the feast at home!


tulips500
09/15/2007i love shanghai breakfasts! i’ll have to give this place a try the next time i’m in the bay.