Om Indian Cuisine in the Haight serves a great mix of vegetarian dishes and Northern Indian classics.

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

Lavash is a Persian spot in the Sunset that we really like a lot.

Cafe Gabriela is a Filipino cafe and coffee shop in Old Oakland.

The restaurant in the Richmond makes excellent Japanese-style curries and katsu chicken sandwiches.

Huangcheng Noodle House is a great northern Chinese spot in Oakland Chinatown.

The best thing at Tian Jin Dumplings in Oakland Chinatown is actually the jian bing.

Imperial Soup in Oakland Chinatown makes tons of different restorative soups and excellent Hong Kong-style steamed milk.

Green Fish Seafood is a great market in Oakland Chinatown.

Yuen Hop Noodle Company is a shop in Oakland selling great handmade noodles.

Marcella’s Lasagneria in the Dogpatch serves excellent lasagnas with ultra-thin pasta, creamy béchamel, and tomato sauce.

Rotten City Pizza makes excellent thin-crust pies in Emeryville.

Europa Plus is a specialty grocery store in the Richmond with lots of Russian goods and ingredients.

Royal Market is a great Russian specialty store and bakery in the Richmond.

Gourmand European Deli is a great spot in the Richmond to pick up everything from cured meats to pickles to chocolate.

Moscow & Tbilisi Russian Bakery in the Richmond makes some of the best pastries in the neighborhood.