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 Spicy Thai |
643 Post Street (at the corner of Taylor Street) San Francisco, CA 94109-8215 United States +1 415 771 5146 |
Extra hot and spicy is the way Thai favorites are served up at this sleek spot done up in cool shades of lavender. You can request milder versions of Prawns in Peanut Sauce, the juicy Roast Chicken stuffed with crab, or the wonderful selection of rich and flavorful soups, though. Either way, the food is meticulously prepared with quality ingredients and served up by a cheerful and gracious wait staff to the neighborhood locals and a few diners who have trekked across The City. Refreshing Asian beers are available, as is a very good take on sweetly aromatic Thai Iced Tea. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rich Thai |
47 Caledonia Street San Francisco, CA 94965 United States +1 415 332 0882 http://arawan.com/ |
The look is tropical by way of Marin with pale walls and cane furniture gently illuminated beneath high-tech lamps. Enjoy such unusual Thai delicacies as Cream Cheese Puffs (won ton-wrapped shrimp and cheese spiked with a piquant sauce) or Panang Avocado that tosses prawns with coconut milk, curry and avocados. You will also find such mainstays as Pad Thai Noodles with a choice of toppings, and a particularly toothsome Soft Shell Crab Curry. For dessert, there are Cinnamony Fried Bananas over Creamy vanilla Ice Cream that is a cool and refreshing meal-ender. The service is gracious and quick. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great taste |
1022 Bush Street (Between Jones and Leavenworth Streets) San Francisco, CA 94109 United States +1 415 441 8150 http://www.bkkthai.com/ |
This tiny, nondescript spot has a huge neighborhood following. The menu is not adventurous, but the standard Thai fare is well prepared and served up by the efficient wait staff in large portions. Roast chicken here is succulent, the fried fish cakes are flavorful, especially with the tart dipping sauce and wonderful curries (mild or hot) are also available. You will also find hearty soups with a chili bite along with the beef, chicken, seafood or veggies as well as a nice variation on Pad Thai and the other noodle dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hearty and spicy |
2121 Clement Street (between 22nd and 23rd Avenues) San Francisco, CA 94121 United States +1 415 751 5332 http://baisomthai.com/ |
This little gem of a restaurant serves up shining examples of the regional dishes of Northeast Thailand. The spices are strong and hot, the food is hearty and delicious. You can find Grilled Beef spiked with Chilly and a hint of mint as well as fresh fish of the day specials. Local foodies as well as students and Thai ex-pats fill the tables, especially for the great lunchtime deals of rice plates. The service is quick and friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Better than the best |
311 Lake Merced Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94015-3114 United States +1 650 756 6868 |
Banana Island is tropical in terms of its ambience, but the food is South-East Asian. If you're looking for Thai, Malaysian or Singaporean food, this is where you'll get the best. There is live cooking that takes place in the middle of the restaurant, so hygiene freaks can see what's going into their food and eat peacefully. Try the Hot & Spicy Crab or Lobster if you like your food hot! The Coconut Jumbo Prawns and a lot of other seafood specialties are a must! They have an assortment of beef and chicken items, so salivating mouths can feast! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish Thai |
3214 16th Street (between Guerrero and Dolores streets) San Francisco, CA 94103 United States +1 415 431 5838 |
This cozy spot has lace curtains and tastefully chosen Thai artifacts scattered about the room. The meticulously prepared, toothsome curries and other spicy dishes have a bite to them, to be sure, but they make the taste buds tingle rather than spontaneously combust. Long a favorite of neighborhood locals and people visiting the lively Mission scene, it serves consistently delicious takes on such classics as Pad Thai Noodles. Don't miss the house specialty, a rice-flour crepe with a host of fillings such as coconut and shrimp. The service is quick and gracious. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Above the fray |
900 Stanyan Street San Francisco, CA 94117 United States +1 415 665 5333 |
Two floors of delicious dining await you at this tastefully restored Victorian eatery. Dark wood and bright lace curtains for the backdrop for elegant dining with such meticulously prepared dishes as 'Kaeng Phed Ped Yang', a succulent curried roast duck coated with aromatic spices and stuffed with tomatoes and pineapple and gingered prawns simmered in a clay pot. Other selections include flavorful noodle dishes and a nice array of curries in different styles and intensities as well as piquant satays. The service for the local fans of Thai food is gracious and unobtrusive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No waiting for great food |
301 Kearny Street (at the corner of Bush Street) San Francisco, CA 94108-3204 United States +1 415 362 2216 |
More popular as an eat-in place for lunch and a take-out place for dinner, this eatery serves up powerfully delicious food for amazingly low prices to the local office folk who frequent it. Though tiny, the space is nicely laid out with pale wood paneling and lovely pieces of artwork scattered about. Popular items include the lunch special that will get you soup, salad, entree and rice for less than $8. Choose from succulent Chicken sauteed with Chilies and Onions, tasty Grilled Fish, and Chili-Spiked Prawns. Pad Thai noodles come with a variety of toppings. The service is quick and friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spicy and delicious |
2845 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94118-3407 United States +1 415 346 8821 |
This cozy little space with vibrant colors and soothing lighting is a classic neighborhood eatery with friendly service and great food. The prices are reasonable, too, for authentically prepared favorites such the wonderful selection of clay pot dishes that are hearty, flavorful and big enough for two. Do not miss the barbecued chicken, cooked juicy on the outside with a crispy skin loaded with piquant spices. Curries and noodle dishes are also available in delicious beef, chicken, pork, or seafood varieties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Affordable and delicious |
702 Villa Street (corner of Villa and Hope Streets) San Francisco, CA 94040-1327 United States +1 650 968 2038 |
This unprepossessing, cozy family-run establishment has lovely pieces of Thai art scattered around the dining area. It offers a casual place to have a quick and delicious Thai meal from a menu that offers all the usual favorites such as Pad Thai Noodles with a choice of toppings, as well as Thai curries as spicy or mild as you would like. The specialty of the house is a flavorful clay-pot meal of fresh seafood baked to succulent perfection and served over rice. The service is prompt and friendly for customers that are taking a break from shopping, executives catching a bite on their lunch hour, and students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Innovative SoMa Thai |
1175 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94105 United States +1 415 552 8999 http://www.basilthai.com |
Enjoy this creative approach to Thai cuisine in an attractive, tranquil, contemporary setting. Pad Thai, Gai-Kra-Prow, and other traditional dishes are offered, as well as Basil originals like 'Basil's Panstickers' and 'Fire Calamari', and seasonal specials. The presentations are striking and the service is pleasant. No surprise then that it has been quite popular ever since it opened, so dinner reservations are recommended. It's also open for lunch on weekdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasty & Traditional |
1968 Lombard Street San Francisco, CA 94123 United States +1 415 441 8999 |
Benjarong Thai is a wonderful place to take friends and family. Not only is the ambiance pleasant, but the cuisine is superb. Try the traditional Pad Thai or sample something new and exciting. The prices are very reasonable for a fantastic selection and impeccable service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh Thai, SoMa setting |
701 Folsom St (at the corner of 3rd St) San Francisco, CA 94107 United States +1 415 546 9710 http://www.chaamthaisf.com |
This is a recently opened sister to the renowned Berkeley restaurant of the same name on north Shattuck Street. Its setting is very SoMa: light, modern and airy; it serves the full range of Thai specialties. Ingredients are fresh. Each of the appetizers are worth trying, as is pretty much all of the seafood. The most popular dish is the striped bass (Pla Lad Prik) served with a curry sauce and Thai beans. Cha-am also contains a full bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegantly spicy |
5249 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94112-3731 United States +1 415 584 3629 |
The atmosphere here is serene, with sunlight gently diffused onto whitwashed walls through sheer voile curtains. The food, however, is intense with authentically prepared chili-spiked curries, tangy barbecue, and aromatic roast chicken and duck dishes tantalizing your tastebuds. The grilled fish dishes are outstanding, with an expert balance of lemongrass, mint and other secret ingredients blended together for a memorable meal. The small wine list offers a few but select California vintages. The service is refined and personable for the yuppies and neighborhood locals who frequent this elegant space. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take a trip to Thailand |
5020 Geary Boulevard (between Park Presidio and 15th Avenue) San Francisco, CA 94118 United States +1 415 387 1299 |
For over ten years this restaurant has been serving authentic Thai food with a special emphasis on Nothern Thai cuisine. Coming here is like taking a virtual trip to Thailand; the walls are covered with ornate and rich Thai carpets, paintings, and silks. The efficient and friendly wait staff dresses in traditional Thai costume. Almost everything on the menu is spicy, though items can be prepared less fiery on request. The restaurant serves a lot of meat and seafood, including Prawns Stuffed with Crabmeat and Raw Pork and Deep-fried Pompano Fish topped with Sweet and Sour Sauce. It all goes down nicely with a sweet Thai Iced Tea. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Neighborhood with Non-Stop Bustle |
Grant Avenue at Bush Street San Francisco, CA 94108 United States http://www.sanfranciscochinato... |
One of the busiest areas of the city, Chinatown is a hodgepodge of shops, restaurants, and businesses of every kind. The vibrant and close-knit community that lives within this neighborhood has also made it one of San Francisco's top tourist destinations. With over 80,000 residents (plus countless tourists) traversing the streets, it is no wonder that the sidewalks can become precarious during rush hour. Thankfully, there are many side streets, quiet shops, and traditional restaurants that provide some relief from the bustle outside. Try your luck at one of the hundreds of dining options in the area, especially those serving Dim Sum, as they can be some of the best in the city. Also make sure to stop in some of the small herbal shops for some unusual trinkets and art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International noodles |
1790 Haight Street (at the corner of Shrader Street) San Francisco, CA 94117-2808 United States +1 415 387 6366 |
Step off Haight Street into this soothing low-lit cafe/bar. Beer, microbrews and a great selection of sakes offer thirst quenching. Hunger, on the other hand, will be more than satisfied by the wide range of noodle dishes. Generous portions of recipes from all over the Asian continent give you more than enough sustenance to brave the Haight again when your meal is through. As the name implies, many dishes here are seasoned with citrus to enhance the spicy flavors. Favorite dishes include Coconut chicken with spicy lemon, and noodles with garlic and shiitake mushrooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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And other herbs too |
865, Market Street Westfield San Francisco Center San Francisco, CA 94103 United States +1 415 538 0800 |
Don't be fooled by the name, besides coriander a lot of other condiments are used in the preparation of the dishes at this restaurant. Coriander Gourmet Thai serves up some good Thai cuisine and it has a regular clientèle as well. The spicy food from Asia keeps the customers coming back for more. They do have combo meals available which is a good deal because of the quantity available. Since it's located in the Westfield Center, there is always an influx of patrons. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Every kind of noodle imaginable! |
1525 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 United States +1 415 661 2434 |
The food here is best described as Oriental fusion, with Japanese, Thai, and Chinese influences. Appetizers include Sashimi, Egg rolls, Tempura, and Larb and main dishes are a mixed bag as well. Great for a group with diverse tastes! The interior is small and cozy, with ample light from the windows facing the street. The 26 noodle soups (a huge bowl, served with a salad) include Udon, Ramen, Gyoza, Vermicelli or Rice Noodles served with every kind of meat and vegetable combination imaginable. Thai pan-fried rice noodle dishes make up a substantial portion of the menu, and entrees include several types of curry. The menu features a nice selection of vegetarian dishes. Sushi offerings are slim but very inexpensive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A delicious bargain |
3221 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110-5006 United States +1 415 826 4639 |
Locals love this place, so do people who travel across The City even when there are great Thai restaurants in their own neighborhoods. The decor is of the standard Asian restaurant variety, which is to say tidy with Asian-style prints on the wall, in this case, famous landmarks such as Angkor Wat. The service is warm and friendly. The draw, though, is the care taken in the preparation of the delicious items on the menu. Crispy Boneless Duck may be the most popular entree, but Chili-Spiked Sauteed Squid is also a winner as are the braised noodle dishes, many vegetarian. The best part may be the price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A unique combination- Thai food in a bar |
373 Broadway (at the corner of Montgomery Street) San Francisco, CA 94133 United States +1 415 956 5158 |
This venue offers patrons the opportunity to enjoy quality ethnic cuisine in a hip and funky environment. Diners can chow on Pad Eggplant or Meat and Stir-Fried Cashews while they choose one of the 30 beers the bar keeps on tap.The wait staff is professional and personable. Weekends can be crowded and diners should expect a 10-15 minute wait to be seated, but it is worth the wait. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inexpensive, exceptional Thai |
1532 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103-2525 United States +1 415 431 3113 |
An Examiner critic gushed, "Run, do not walk, to Just Thai", and one would be well-advised to heed his advice, particularly if one were: (A) on a budget, (B) a vegetarian or (C) simply fond of great Thai food. This is a small place with a pleasant, if unremarkable, ambience where the food, often dishes not seen elsewhere, is the center attraction. House specialties include Gai Aroy Just Thai, which is marinated chicken wrapped and deep-fried in banana leaves, and the Tom Kha Jay vegetarian coconut milk soup. Service is both pleasant and efficient. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Thai delight |
5937 Geary Boulevard (Between 23rd and 24th Avenues) San Francisco, CA 94121 United States +1 415 668 6654 |
Traditional Thai cuisine such as Pad Thai, red and green curries, and other meat, poultry, tofu, and seafood dishes are served in a delightful, elegantly cozy dining room. Low teak dining tables and pillows are tucked in among Thai sculptures, wall-hangings and screens. All the settings are of pewter. As a final touch, waitresses perform beautiful, traditional Thai dancing in dazzling costumes at dinner. The quality of the food is consistent and one cannot go wrong with any item on the menu. Thai beer with, and Thai coffee after your meal are both delicious. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Todd F. |
 Photo: Todd F. |
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Mountains of noodles |
346 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94118 United States +1 415 831 9953 http://www.kingofthainoodle.com/ |
Traditional Thai noodles are served up at this ultra-modern eatery replete with chrome, mirrors and a minty green paint job. Most entrees are less than $5 and for that you will get a heaping plate of chewy and satisfying noodles topped with beef, chicken, duck, lamb, seafood or veggies. The staff can even prepare special vegan dishes on request and at no extra charge. You will also find great egg rolls, mild or hot Thai curries, and rich soups swimming with rice or noodles. The service is quick and very friendly for the locals, students and professional types who come here. Payment is in cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Mike Holst |
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Great noodles at great prices |
639 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121 United States +1 415 752 5198 http://www.kingofthainoodle.com/ |
This lavender-walled restaurant, with several San Francisco locations, is airy and bright. It features gracious service and flavorful food in significant quantities at great prices. The specialty is pan-fried flat noodles, which are prepared spicy or mild and served with a variety of vegetables and toppings (meat, fowl, seafood). Entrees can alternatively feature tofu for vegetarians, and when you order it that way, the waitperson will ask if you want to leave the eggs out - a thoughtful question in this vegan outpost of a town. Other items on the menu include wonderful Fried Rice (mountains of it) and Roast Duck for an unbelievable $7. The Fried Bananas and Coconut Ice Cream for dessert is also great. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Yuichi Sakuraba |
 Photo: Yuichi Sakuraba |
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A trip to Thailand |
415 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94107 United States +1 415 369 0007 http://www.kohsamuiandthemonke... |
Thai food is one of the choicest cuisines in San Francisco. With the many Thai restaurants in the city, visitors and locals are always searching for something better. Koh Samui & The Monkey is among the best in town. Walking through the door, you'll feel transported to ancient Thailand. The restaurant is decorated with exquisite and rare antiques, hand picked by the owner, Chalermporn "Aom" Phanthong. Servers are in traditional Thai costumes, creating an authentic atmosphere. Koh Samui is casual dress with a warm, homey feeling. Large windows allow plenty of light to enter on a sunny day. You'll want to try an appetizer or two. Their fried calamari and crispy imperial rolls are excellent. There's a wide variety of seafood, poultry and beef entrées as well as some outstanding vegetarian dishes. Their Kung Hima prawns are notable, as well as their Lemongrass Chicken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thai Food in a hip urban setting |
96 McAllister Street (at United Nations Plaza) San Francisco, CA 94102 United States +1 415 552 5744 http://lalitathai.com/ |
The hardwood floors, high cement ceilings and soothing instrumental music create a hip urban atmosphere in this Thai eatery. Located within walking distance of the Golden Gate and Orpheum Theaters, it offers traditional Thai foods such as Pad Thai, as well as a variety of meat dishes including Grilled Rack of Lamb and Garlic Sea Bass. Customers are offered the option of sitting on stuffed cushions in traditional Thai-style, or at one of the many wooden tables that surround a pond of brightly-colored orange and yellow fish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Affordable, attractive, Thai |
2348 Polk Street (at Union) San Francisco, CA 94109 United States +1 415 346 1818 / +1 415 929 1183 http://www.lemongrasssf.com |
San Francisco food critics have sung this place's praises since it opened, and for good reason. It serves some of the best Thai food in The City in a beautiful setting at affordable prices. Recommended dishes, of which there are many, include Pad Ta-lay Seafood in Hot Chili Sauce with Mint and Lemon Leaves, Snapper Chu-Chee, and Pad Makuer (sauteed eggplant with garlic, green chili sauce, and basil). Vegetarians will find fewer selections here than at some other Thai restaurants, but still can do well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest Thai in the Sunset |
524 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 United States +1 415 759 9644 |
This sunset classic is a constant winner for great traditional Thai cuisine. The dining room is small but bright and the waitstaff are very gracious. Local lunch favorites include the Pad Thai (pan-fried noodles with shrimp, tofu, egg, bean sprouts and peanuts. Try vegetarian dishes like Kao Rad Gang Pak (red curry vegetables over rice). For dinner, house specialties include the Pladoog Dern Toong (deep-fried catfish with special sauce and basil leaves. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Distinctly chic |
1600 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94103 United States +1 415 861 6224 http://www.manorathai.com/ |
Soft lighting, wood paneling and tastefully chosen bits of Thai art set the scene for upscale Thai cuisine that is exceptionally delicious. This cozy spot specializes in seafood, grilled with an expert blend of aromatic spices, deep-fried in a light, slightly sweet batter that has a hint of chili, and slow-simmered in a clay pot filled to the brim with fish, shellfish and fresh Asian vegetables. Gracious service is a hallmark here for well-heeled diners who fill the linen-covered tables. The wine list includes mostly California vintages. Asian beers are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Voted the best Thai |
2225 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 United States +1 415 665 9500 http://www.marneethaisf.com/ |
Three major newspapers and Zagat's Survey have all repeatedly ranked this restaurant as the best Thai food in The City. Find out for yourself. The decor is simple and tasteful and the service is personable and efficient. A few prints of Thailand and colorful tapestries cover the walls. The muted elegance makes this the perfect place for an intimate dinner. The restaurant serves the traditional Thai favorites. Menu items include a calmari salad and Panang Beef. If you are in the mood to share, order one of the large bowls of steaming soup. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasty Thai |
1247 Polk Street San Francisco, CA 94109-5543 United States +1 415 922 8424 http://www.modernthailand.com |
This place lives up to its name. You will dine in a pleasant atmosphere with a clean environment, fresh flowers and light background music. The menu offers fresh takes on traditional dishes like Pad Thai, yummy Stir-Fried Noodles with Prawns, Chicken or Beef Satay and Vegetarian Basil Tofu. Do not forget to check out the daily specials. The friendly and quick wait staff can help you pick just the right dish to try. Delivery services are available in the Nob and Russian Hill districts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great find |
2229 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121-2018 United States +1 415 751 6363 |
Once you step inside the dimly lit space with fresh flowers on every linen-covered table, you will discover a select few neighborhood locals enjoying wonderfully flavorful dining. The authentic dishes are meticulously prepared from quality ingredients, so that even something simple such as Pad Thai Noodles is wonderfully satisfying. You will also find succulent Roast Chicken steeped in tangy spices, complex curries, and an outstanding selection of soups that are rich, swimming with seafood, meat, chicken or veggies and either rice or noodles. The wait staff is gracious, if a little shy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art, Music, Dance & More |
701 Mission Street (Yerba Buena Gardens) San Francisco, CA 94103-3138 United States +1 415 978 2787 |
This one-day festival takes place outdoors and features a variety of entertainment possibilities to enjoy. It is where you can listen to the jazz melodies of A Gathering of Ancestors, watch traditional Native American dances, and gather for storytelling. It also offers art exhibits and craft workshops. The all day event is not only fun, it is an educational and cultural experience. This festival is free. Some vendors may take credit cards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Glowing cuisine |
2100 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115-3120 United States +1 415 922 9419 |
This tiny storefront is swimming in gilded art and bright sunlight during the day. At night, the high tech tulip lighting reflects warmly off that gilding. Whatever the time, you will find excellent food and personable service at this popular neighborhood eatery filled with local upscale types. Located a block from the heart of Fillmore Street's shopping area, it is a convenient place for a quick lunch or leisurely dinner of five-alarm curries, tangy barbecue dishes and excellent fresh fish dishes. Do not miss the succulent roast chicken, on its own or stuffed with piquantly spiced seafood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ready when you are |
696 Geary Street San Francisco, CA 94102 United States +1 415 673 2368 http://www.oshathai.com/ |
This may be the hippest noodle joint in town, with a cool blue color scheme that is as vibrant at the spicy soups on the menu. Most of the artsy club crowd here is digging into huge plates of noodles topped with meat, chicken, seafood or veggies, but you will also find salad combinations that include barbecued chicken and papaya or pineapple and shredded pork. Do not miss those soups. They come with spicy pork meatballs, shrimp marinated in lime juice or fish dumplings that bite back with spiciness. The prices are low and the youngish wait staff is quick and attitude-free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A cut above |
1770 Haight Street San Francisco, CA 94117 United States +1 415 387 9224 |
A short flight of stairs in a refurbished Victorian leads to this tiny gem. The decor is airy and bright with pale walls and lace curtains, reinforcing the old-fashioned ambiance. There are a few spicy-hot items on the menu, but the majority of the items are mild with coconut or citrus as the base of the piquant flavor blend. The Haight Street locals dig into succulent gingered chicken served by a cheerful wait staff. There is a nice selection of noodle and rice dishes that can be prepared with chicken, fish, beef or veggies, each flavorful and served in large portions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Asian Street Food in NoPa |
1751 Fulton Ave San Francisco, CA 94117 United States +1 415 441 1710 http://www.polenglounge.com/in... |
Asian Street Food meets upscale dining in San Francisco's NoPa (North of Panhandle) neighborhood at the Poleng Lounge. There, diners can enjoy small plate traditional dishes from Vietnam, Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, and the Philippines while being entertained by live entertainment and DJ sets. With events scheduled nearly every night, Poleng mainly hosts live DJs and free weekly double feature movie nights. They also rent space for functions of up to 150 guests. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Modern and inviting |
1751 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117 United States http://www.polenglounge.com/te... |
This Balinese-inspired tea-centric restaurant and nightclub is decked out in bamboo with round metal tables and a large dance floor. There are 30 loose-leaf teas to choose from, including rooibos, oolong, black, herbal and many eclectic green teas in flavors like Thousand in Red and The Monkey King. Also try an elixir with fresh fruit or a vodka and tea infusion cocktail. Menu choices include Beef Sirloin Salpicao with Marrow and Crispy Salt and Pepper Squid. Private parties and banquets may also be booked in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neighborhood Thai |
4301 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94114 United States +1 415 821 4776 |
Rin's Thai Restaurant is perfect for a casual meal with friends or family. Take-out and delivery are both available, making this one of the most accessible Thai restaurants around. The decor is simple, but the service is impeccable and the food is delicious. Try one dish for yourself on a cozy weeknight, or go with friends and share multiple plates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quaintly Thai |
610 Third Street San Francisco, CA 94901-3355 United States +1 415 485 1074 |
Located in an area called the French Quarter, though the buildings are 19th-century gingerbread Victorians, not 18th-century brick Creole, this tidy Thai eatery is less ornate than its surroundings. There are a few pieces of Thai art on the wall, but otherwise only the excellent service and delicious Thai food are remarkable. The menu features Sweet-Hot Marinated Prawns, Chili-Spiked Pork as well as noodle dishes that are flavorful and well prepared. Crowded with locals, especially on weekends and for the priced-right lunch specials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well done |
5231 College Avenue San Francisco, CA 94618-1414 United States +1 510 653 8587 |
It may look like just another restaurant in a nondescript strip mall, but this charming little place has a pleasant decor full of lush plants and bright artwork and some wonderfully flavorful cuisine to recommend it. A favorite with the locals who come here is the seasonal seafood with basil, chillies and eggplant, which is a complex blend of complementary flavors. Also on the menu are curries (mild or hot) and rich and aromatic soups of seafood, chicken, beef or vegetables as well as noodle and rice dishes. The wait staff is friendly and quick. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasty Thai |
1319 Ninth Avenue San Francisco, CA 94122 United States +1 415 564 7722 |
When locals want inventive and delicious Thai cuisine, they turn to this neighborhood favorite. It serves dishes rich with flavor. Order several entrees with friends and get a bite of each. The menu is vast, full of meat, seafood, noodle, and vegetarian dishes. House favorites include Pan-Fried Butterfly Prawns stuffed with crabmeat, marinated in garlic and pepper and rolled in batter, Spicy Salmon Curry, and Clay Pot Seafood Curry. The Thai noodles are very popular. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Purely authentic |
3619 Balboa Street (between 37th and 38th avenues) San Francisco, CA 94121 United States +1 415 752 8657 |
For spicy, authentic Thai cuisine, this restaurant is a favorite with locals on a budget. For around $5 you can get a hearty meal that's as good, if not better, than more expensive Asian restaurants. The menu offers beer, affordable wine and a variety of authentic Thai meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes. Vegetarians have a lot to choose from including spicy tofu entrees, exotic red curry vegetables, and creamy soups. When in doubt, order the Thai Pancake, it is stuffed with ground shrimp and vegetables, and tastes divine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spicy and authentic Thai cuisine |
2123 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 United States +1 415 753 3347 www.thaispiceonpolk.citysearch... |
With a California twist resulting in cuisine that is anything but bland, menu items here are spicy and tasty, but can be prepared more mildly for the less daring. The cozy dining area is Asian-inspired with Thai knick-knacks adorning the walls. Lunch draws those who work in the neighborhood for the daily specials. Dinner is a crowd of young urban professionals and older couples from all over The City. The dishes include traditional Thai dishes such as Pad Thai Noodles combined with a little spice as well as prawns, scallops, and asparagus in a spicy curry paste and chicken with peanut sauce on a bed of spinach. The service is great. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Refined Thai on Fillmore |
698 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94109-8232 United States +1 415 928 7730 |
Boasting a light and airy corner location in the heart of Fillmore Street, this restaurant serves up pleasant Thai food for non-vegetarians and vegetarians alike. No surprises here, just good, consistent spring rolls, Pad Thai, Ginger Chicken and more Pad Thai! The service does not call attention to itself and prices are in the middle of the standard Thai restaurant range. It is a popular dinner destination, also open for lunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thai Tiki lounge |
1469 18th Street (between Missouri and Connecticut streets) San Francisco, CA 94107 United States +1 415 647 6469 |
The restaurant's full service bar, The Lilo Lounge, was voted best Tiki lounge by Metropolitan magazine. Unlike other so-called full service bars, the Lilo Lounge is not shy about whipping out the blender to make you a tropical drink. The dining room is a tad more elegant but sticks with the restaurant's whole tropical Thai theme. The menu is illed with curry, noodles, beef, pork, seafood, poultry and vegetarian dishes. House specialties include roasted Peking duck with lime leaves, cilantro, onions and chilies served in a pineapple boat, Grilled Portabello Mushrooms Marinated in Garlic and Pepper, and delicious Pad Thai noodles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great Thai |
411 Strawberry Village San Francisco, CA 94941 United States +1 415 383 3444 |
The food here would be a bargain at twice the price. It is meticulously prepared, flavorful and served gracefully by the cheerful wait staff. Amid intricately carved wood and murals of the Thai landscape, locals come here for great meals of mild or hot red, green and yellow curries, sweet and tangy barbecued pork, and a succulent boneless roasted duck spiced with anise. Daily specials change with the seasons, but usually include a superbly grilled fish selection. There are also several noteworthy vegetarian selections, especially the Pad Thai Noodles, done here al dente and delicious. Review © 2007, Wcities |