I didn’t understand San Francisco cuisine until I lived here. And now, I’m obsessed. Here are some of my favorites so far:
Kingdom of Dumpling for comfort Chinese food and of course, the delectable dumplings
Flour + Water made me appreciate the art of pasta
Ananda Fuara (the vegan chocolate cake was delicious)
Hong Kong Lounge II for the best dim sum
Plow for amazing brunch (and I don’t even like brunch food that much)
Pho Vietnam for hot soup on a chilly day
Z&Y is my favorite place in Chinatown
Yuzuki Japanese Eatery for authentic, non-sushi Japanese food
Not technically San Francisco but Chez Panisse in Berkeley for quintessential Californian cuisine