Shan Dong serves hand-made noodles and exceptional Chinese dishes in Oakland’s Chinatown.

Flour + Water Pizzeria in the Mission will make you happier than your childhood pizza party.

Bakesale Betty in Temescal makes the best fried chicken sandwich in Oakland, if not the world.

Cheese Board Pizza in Berkeley does only one type of pizza every day. It tends to be kind of unusual, but it’s always worth the long wait.

The best morning food we’ve ever consumed, at a little bakery in the Sunset.

Farmhouse Kitchen is a lively and fun Thai place in the Mission that’s perfect for starting a night out.

RT Rotisserie, with a short menu starring roast chicken and cauliflower, is our new favorite spot for a casual dinner in Hayes Valley.

Emilia’s is the best pizza in the Bay Area. Getting it is a huge pain in the ass. But it is 100% worth it.

Taqueria Cancún is the most dependable burrito joint in town.

One of the city's most underrated burrito joints.

Saigon Sandwich’s Sandwiches are $4 and pack more punch than most of the city’s pricier offerings. The best cheap lunch in the game.

Deli Board makes absurd, over-the-top sandwiches that do exactly what you want them to.

San Tung is a Chinese restaurant in the Sunset with great chicken wings, but the entire menu is worth trying out.

Flying Falafel serves some excellent falafel in Soma.

Yamo is a small Burmese spot in the Mission with great (and cheap) food.

House of Pancakes makes some of the best Chinese food in the whole Sunset. Order as many of the beef and lamb pancakes as you can.