Azalina’s is a Malaysian restaurant in the Tenderloin with a $100 tasting menu.

Julia Chen

November 22, 2023

Mensho in the Tenderloin makes the best ramen in SF.

Julia Chen

November 10, 2023

Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie in the Tenderloin is a casual (and affordable) Venezuelan Chinese spot for quick lunches and dinners.

Ricky Rodriguez

November 7, 2023

Mộng Thu Cafe is a shoebox-sized Vietnamese spot in the Tenderloin serving excellent noodle soups.

Julia Chen

August 14, 2023

Rise Over Run is an rooftop lounge with a lush atrium in The Line SF hotel near Union Square.

Lani Conway

June 29, 2023

This casual Thai spot in the Tenderloin serves hits such as BBQ pork shoulder fried rice, and other serviceable Thai classics.

Ricky Rodriguez

May 31, 2023

The original Tenderloin location of Lers Ros serves excellent Thai staples in a group-friendly space.

Julia Chen

May 30, 2023

Tommy's Joynt is an iconic hofbrau on the corner of Geary and Van Ness serving brisket, sandwiches, and beer.

Lani Conway

February 7, 2023

Shalimar is an Indian and Pakistani restaurant in the Tenderloin for quick meals under $20.

Julia Chen

December 19, 2022

For quick, reliable Indian/Pakistani food, come to Pakwan in the Tenderloin.

Julia Chen

December 8, 2022

Ox + Tiger is a tasting-menu spot near Union Square that makes Japanese and Filipino flavors feel new.

Lani Conway

November 22, 2022

A La Turca is a Turkish restaurant in the Tenderloin you should remember for quick bites and casual weeknight dinners.

Lani Conway

November 8, 2022

Outta Sight is a slice shop in the Tenderloin serving incredible thin-crust pizza in an uncomplicated space.

Julia Chen

October 28, 2022

Estrellita's Snacks is a Salvadoran kiosk inside the La Cocina Municipal Marketplace serving excellent pupusas and housemade yucca chips.

Lani Conway

September 19, 2022

For impressive Northern Vietnamese dishes punched up with unexpected surprises, come to Bodega SF in the Tenderloin.

Julia Chen

August 22, 2022

The takeout-only Vietnamese sandwich spot in the Tenderloin serves bánh mì that are well-stuffed and heavy on the mayo.

Lani Conway

May 31, 2022

Halal Wings Plus in the Tenderloin is a chicken wing spot that ideal for big chicken wing orders.

Lani Conway

February 1, 2022

Saigon Sandwich in the Tenderloin is where you’ll find the best bánh mì in the city.

Julia Chen

January 14, 2022

Brenda’s serves some solid breakfast and brunch food with a New Orleans twist.

Solve your Union Square eating emergency with this solid Italian spot.

Onsen is a Japanese restaurant attached to a communal bathhouse in the Tenderloin. And it’s definitely better than it sounds.

Thai Idea is a vegetarian spot in the Tenderloin that's open late and never disappoints.

Grace Stetson

July 1, 2021

Aunt Charlie’s is a queer bar in the Tenderloin and happens to be one of the oldest in SF.

Peter-Astrid Kane

June 11, 2021

Stop by Mikkeller Bar in the Tenderloin after work for a huge beer list and a full menu of bar food.

Will Kamensky

October 16, 2018

The European inside the Warwick Hotel is a great stop in Lower Nob Hill for bar bites and cocktails.