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The Casual Weeknight Dinner Guide
For all the nights when you can’t deal with figuring out where to get dinner.
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Dumpling Kitchen
The Castro location of Dumpling Kitchen serves the same excellent dumplings as the Parkside original.
Dumpling Park
Excellent homemade dumplings and knife-cut noodle dishes are on deck at Dumpling Park in the Sunset.
Kuma Sushi + Sake
Kuma Sushi + Sake is a casual Japanese spot in Lower Nob Hill serving excellent sushi and under-$20 rolls.
Curry Hyuga
When you’re looking for a creamy, spicy Japanese curry, head to Curry Hyuga on the northern edge of the Mission.
Jasmine Garden
Jasmine Garden is a Vietnamese restaurant in Duboce Triangle with great garlic noodles and phở.
Zajang Grill
Zajang Grill in the Richmond is an AYCE Korean BBQ spot with great bulgogi and free ice cream.
Native Burger
Native Burger is a casual counter-service spot in the Richmond with excellent, massive burgers.
Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
Pearl’s Deluxe Burger is a Lower Nob Hill spot with fun burger combinations and excellent onion rings.
Mensho
Mensho in Oakland serves the same phenomenal ramen as the legendary SF outpost. Expect a bigger space, and a shorter wait.
Where To Get Some Pasta & A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
Eating carbohydrates by yourself is a beautiful thing. Here’s where to do it.
The Casual Weeknight Dinner Guide
For all the nights when you can’t deal with figuring out where to get dinner.
Mama Mu's Bistro
Mama Mu's Bistro is a casual Outer Sunset Thai restaurant with spicy food that will make it look like you’re at a hot sauce competition.
Dumpling Hours
Dumpling Hours (from the Dumpling Home team) is the answer for casual meals full of broth-packed xiao long bao on Lakeshore in Oakland.
Al Carajo
Al Carajo in the Mission is a counter-service Yucatecan spot with plates that get the job done.
Beijing Restaurant
In the Excelsior, Beijing Restaurant is running a quick service, Beijing-focused spot with a book-length menu.
Oodle Yunnan Rice Noodle
Oodle Yunnan Rice Noodle in The Richmond is a casual space for crossing bridge rice noodles.
Chong Qing Xiao Mian
Chong Qing Xiao Mian is a Chinatown restaurant that specializes in noodle soups.