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Sewon’s Guide to San Francisco

Banana cream pie at Tartine

Can you believe I’ve been in the Bay Area for six years now? I’m excited to finally share my food-centric guide to exploring fog city, San Francisco. I’m revealing some of my favorite places to dine in and what I recommend ordering, as well as spots I typically take my out-of-town visitors when they’re visiting.

Eat & Drink

La Taqueria
2889 Mission St.
Tip: Get the super taco dorado with carne asada and a cold Bohemia to wash it all down. Bring cash.

Liholiho Yacht Club
871 Sutter St.

Kin Khao
55 Cyril Magnin St.

Tonga Room
950 Mason St.

Mission Chinese
2234 Mission St.
Tip: Get the thrice-cooked bacon and rice cakes, mapo tofu, and salt cod fried rice.

um.ma
1220 9th Ave.

House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness Ave.
Tip: Your martini comes with a shaker with enough leftover for a second drink. Definitely make a reservation.

Mister Jiu’s
28 Waverly Pl.

La Ciccia
291 30th St.

Zuni Cafe
1658 Market St.
Tip: Put in your roast chicken with bread salad order first as it takes up to 60 minutes to prepare.

Caffeinate & Power Up

Salt & Straw
586 Hayes St. & 2201 Fillmore St.
Tip: Take your time reviewing the extensive menu of wild ice cream flavors, and don’t be afraid to sample them.

Philz Coffee
Multiple locations
Tip: Try the mint mojito ice coffee.

P.S. Did I miss any of your top favorites? Please do share yours below!

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