Casual Weeknight Dinner
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Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi is a Tokyo-based chain that’s busy every night thanks to their rich tonkotsu broth.
So Gong Dong Tofu House
So Gong Dong Tofu House in Palo Alto is where to go for big bowls of Korean tofu stew.
Imm Thai Street Food
Imm Thai is a standby near Berkeley’s campus with excellent Thai food. Expect a wait.
14 Peaks Nepalese Cuisine
14 Peaks is a Nepali spot in the Mission with fantastic curries, momos, and other hearty entrées.
Dumpling Specialist
Dumpling Specialist is a Chinese spot in Parkside serving superb dumplings in a tiny space.
Dumpling Bites
For fantastic boiled, steamed, and pan-fried dumplings, get to Dumpling Bites in the Sunset.
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.