Lunch

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Rico Rico Taco in Oakland's Lakeshore makes perfect tacos on housemade corn tortillas.

Lani ConwayMarch 20, 2023

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Meet your favorite new easy lunch stop in the Mission: Bobop, a counter-service Korean spot specializing in excellent yubu chobop, boba, and banchan to go.

Julia ChenMarch 16, 2023

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Manna is a casual Korean restaurant in the Mission serving homestyle dishes that always hit the spot.

Julia ChenMarch 16, 2023

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Moya is a relaxed Ethiopian spot in SoMa serving excellent kitfo, shuro, and doro tibs.

Lani ConwayMarch 16, 2023

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This Arab bakery in the Mission is a great spot to take a long lunch and get into fantastic flatbreads, mezze, and pastries.

Julia ChenMarch 10, 2023

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Hed Verythai is a Thai spot near Union Square specializing in great lunch and dinner set menus.

Julia ChenMarch 8, 2023

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Turn to this counter-service Mexican restaurant in Bayview for excellent tacos and a nice back patio.

Julia ChenMarch 2, 2023

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Lou’s Cafe is our go-to sandwich spot in the Richmond.

Julia ChenMarch 2, 2023

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The new Akikos location in the East Cut is an excellent option for blowout omakase. Prepare to eat a sashimi course off a ceramic fedora.

Julia ChenFebruary 16, 2023

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Pagan Restaurant is a casual Richmond restaurant specializing in great Burmese and Thai dishes.

Julia ChenFebruary 15, 2023

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Inle Burmese Cuisine serves excellent Burmese and Thai classics in the Inner Sunset.

Julia ChenFebruary 15, 2023

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Burma Superstar is a Burmese restaurant in the Richmond with fantastic curries, noodles, and an iconic tea leaf salad. Expect a wait.

Julia ChenFebruary 15, 2023

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Tastebuds is a soul food-inspired spot in the Richmond that’s a go-to for uncomplicated brunch.

Julia ChenFebruary 14, 2023

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Little Skillet is a spacious soul food restaurant in SoMa serving great chicken and waffles and po’boys the size of a football.

Julia ChenFebruary 10, 2023

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Birdbox in SoMa is all about chicken. Go for the wings coated in nutritional yeast, or the fried chicken sandwich that comes with the claw still attached.

Julia ChenFebruary 9, 2023

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For excellent Jamaican patties, head to Peaches Patties at the Ferry Building.

Julia ChenFebruary 3, 2023

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Gioia Pizzeria is a great spot in Hayes Valley to grab a quick slice of pizza to go.

Julia ChenJanuary 18, 2023

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Arsicault Bakery’s Civic Center spot has the same incredible croissants as the original Richmond outpost, but with less of a wait.

Julia ChenJanuary 13, 2023

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Calabash in Oakland is an all-day spot serving feel-good Afro-Caribbean and Iranian dishes and cocktails in a plant-heavy spot.

Lani ConwayJanuary 12, 2023

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Masa Ramen Bistro in Berkeley serves great Japanese and Hawaiian dishes, from tonkotsu ramen loaded with fresh parmesan to spam musubi and moco loco.

Julia ChenDecember 19, 2022