Julia Chen
San Francisco Senior Staff Writer
Julia is a Bay Area native and a Senior Staff Writer for The Infatuation SF, which means she spends most of her time eating her way through the city, taking overhead photos of dumplings, and googling synonyms for the word “tender.” Other passions include collegiate gymnastics, yoga sculpt, and day trips to Yosemite.
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Pizzetta 211
For excellent thin-crust pizza and frequently changing specials, head to Pizzetta 211 in the Richmond.
Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia
Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia is a lowkey Vietnamese spot in the Sunset with fantastic noodle soups.
Gao Viet Kitchen
Gao Viet Kitchen is a two-story Sunset restaurant serving Vietnamese staples and a $110 bowl of phở.
Viet Quan
The Vietnamese standbys at Viet Quan in Parkside are consistent and excellent. Get the phở with an entire beef rib.
The Best Vietnamese Restaurants In SF
The city’s very best bánh mì, bún riêu, and butter-soaked roast crab.
Hai Ky Mi Gia
Hai Ky Mi Gia is a Tenderloin noodle shop serving fantastic egg noodles and strong iced coffee.
The Best Restaurants In The Marina
Goan curries, stacks of pancakes, and more of the best food in the Marina.
The Best Meals For Under $15 In SF
From salmon and avocado rolls to thick, cheesy pupusas, here are 15 great meals you can get for under $15.
Pho 2000
Pho 2000 is a casual spot in Little Saigon serving fantastic noodle soups and other Vietnamese classics.
Komeya No Bento
Komeya No Bento is a Japanese bento and matcha spot in the Marina. It’s a great spot to swing by before a picnic at Fort Mason.
Mộng Thu Cafe
Mộng Thu Cafe is a shoebox-sized Vietnamese spot in the Tenderloin serving excellent noodle soups.
The Best Sushi Omakase Restaurants In SF
From lowkey counters to over-the-top fish feasts, these are the best sushi tasting menus in town.
The Best Sushi Restaurants In San Francisco
Where you should go for incredible a la carte sushi meals and bucket-list omakase.
Mister Jiu’s
Mister Jiu’s is an upscale Chinese restaurant that now does a seasonal tasting menu that’s just okay. The more exciting dishes are available a la carte at the bar.