Taqueria Los Mayas is a casual Mexican restaurant in the Richmond specializing in food from the Yucatan.

For excellent fried chicken, head to this takeout-only spot in North Beach.

Volcano Curry is a counter-service spot in the Richmond making excellent Japanese curry and chicken katsu sandwiches.

For excellent wood-fired pizza, cocktails, and wine, head to Damnfine in the Sunset.

Hing Lung Company is a Chinatown restaurant that specializes in Cantonese barbecue.

Lucinda’s is one of our go-to sandwich spots, and it’s conveniently located right by Alamo Square Park.

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.

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.