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Sometimes there is just no time to fly to Shanghai and grab some delicious soup dumplings. Luckily, SF is full of culinary passports where you can obtain your mastication stamp!

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Suppenküche in San Francisco

Boots of beer, freshly fried Schnitzel, juicy sausages, and happy crowds, I'm there! Suppenkuche is like the little brother of Munich's Hofbrauhaus :)

Shanghai Dumpling King in San Francisco

Nothing says delicious like a piping hot dumpling that spews luscious soup into your mouth. This place is a worthwhile carb overload!

Yee's Restaurant in San Francisco

Tasty duck and bbq pork! Has all the great dishes found in Hong Kong for a low price! In the nook and cranny of Chinatown, definitely a pleasant discovery!

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Golden Gate Bakery in San Francisco

If you love egg tarts, this is the place to get them. Always warm & delicious. There are also other Chinese bakery selections. Always a line, but worth the wait!

Pancho Villa Taqueria in San Francisco

This place makes me want to stand up on the tables and say BUENO! Great quesadillas and everything is made to order. Load up on their famous salsa! Usually a queue.

El Farolito in San Francisco

Right next to the 24th St Mission Bart. This place has the BEST burritos! They're huge & tasty for breakfast. Definitely a great stop before and/or after strolling around the Mission.

Zarzuela in San Francisco

Intimate restaurant with great tapas! Their sangria ain't bad either :) Definitely a great date spot if you want to show her/him Spanish cuisine. and don't forget the paella!

La Boulange in San Francisco

Center of North Beach, nice place to enjoy your bowl of coffee and people watch! french toast, almond croissant, and chai lattes are amazing!

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Vietnam Restaurant in San Francisco

Don't be fooled by its location in Chinatown, this place is definitely authentic Vietnamese! Opened until 4am, you can get your Pho or sandwich fix any time!

Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine in San Rafael

North of SF in San Rafael, Sol Food has delicious Puerto Rican food. Plantains are to die for & their pork is oh so good. The people are nice and will help you decide what to get!

Pakwan Restaurant in San Francisco

mmm curry! mmm nan! This location is near the tenderloin, it's less crowded than the one in the mission. just as tasty! you can also bring in your own beer :)

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Nara Sushi in San Francisco

One of the cheaper sushi places in SF. Located near the Marina bars, it's a good place to grab a bite beforehand. Fresh sushi and nice service!

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Golden Boy Pizza in San Francisco

If I'm craving Golden Boy, I must obey my stomach's orders. These are filling square pizzas in NB. This place gets crowded on weekend nights. clam & garlic pizza<3

Ayola Restaurant in San Francisco

They have gyros and hummus. but i believe their specialty is their friesssss! so unhealthily delicious! Their gyros are actually just mediocre though...

Genki Crepes in San Francisco

Strawberries, vanilla ice cream, AND nutella all rolled into one meal?! incredible. This place has awesome crepes, Hong Kong snacks (egg balls!), and neat mini mart treats :)

Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco

Come here for an authentic Irish coffee. Quite entertaining watching the bartender make them, especially when it's a large order. It's also refreshing to sit at the bar and people watch.

Sodini's Green Valley Restaurant in San Francisco

It's hard to find a good spot to eat in North Beach. Luckily, Sodini's is the place where locals go. Semi-pricey, but it is a romantic setting and the food is delish

Tommy's Joynt in San Francisco

This place ALWAYS hits the spot. Cafeteria style with so many meats to choose from (get the Lamb Shank!), this is carnivore galore! Interesting decor, inexpensive eats!

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Velvet Cantina in San Francisco

mysterious/sexy environment. Really tasty chips and salsa. I recommend their cactus dish :) It's in the quieter part of the Mission, so enjoy a meal and then fiesta!

Coriya Hot Pot City in San Francisco

intense cooking = all you can eat = hot pot city = leave 10 pounds heavier, but 100x happier. good choices and interesting sauces. shaved ice for dessert!

Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant in San Francisco

No Pho here. Good thing they make up for it with other delicious mastication. The dish pictured is tastier than it looks. Great bbq dishes as well.

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Fresca Restaurant in San Francisco

WOW. Get the ceviche (esp Black)!!!!!!!! and finish off with the creme brulee!!!!!!! I had the lamb and it was sub par, but only because the ceviche was to die for.

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smogrocket said 9 months, 1 week ago:

I love this guide!
You've captured such a vast array of foods... Can't wait to try some of these. Please add more as you discover new places!

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