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Restaurant Name	City	Rating
Hang Ah Tea Room	San Francisco, CA
My husband grew up coming here and loves it for nostalgic reasons. I think it's just OK but definitely NOT fine dim sum and not my first or second choice when it comes to dim sum. It's very cheap and quick and worth a try if you're interested in di ... more My husband grew up coming here and loves it for nostalgic reasons. I think it's just OK but definitely NOT fine dim sum and not my first or second choice when it comes to dim sum. It's very cheap and quick and worth a try if you're interested in dining in one of the oldest, if not the oldest, surviving Chinese dim sum restaurants in SF Chinatown. They appear to cater to tourists and non-Asians which doesn't exactly inspire confidence, BUT I have to say that if you avoid the hokey, "chinese dim sum experience" combo plates designed for those unsophisticated in Chinese cuisine or from a land where dim sum would be an exotic experience, it's not all that bad food if you just order a few things you like. Nothing fancy, but they do offer a few decent things you don't usually find, like a good vegetarian rice noodle roll with bean sprouts, and you order off a menu with pictures which is helpful. I give their atmosphere zero but the food and service is honest and basic if you don't expect much. My hubby swears their homemade BBQ pork buns are the biggest, best and least fatty in all of SF and he's tried plenty from some of the most authentic dim sum places; whenever he goes to Hang Ah, he orders a dozen to take home, freeze, and steam up for future enjoyment! less
Little Henry's	San Francisco, CA
This little Tenderloin restaurant is inexpensive, decent and delivers generous, tasty portions of American/Italian food cooked and served up by a nice Asian family. Not fine dining by any means, but substantial food at a good value. I go often for ... more This little Tenderloin restaurant is inexpensive, decent and delivers generous, tasty portions of American/Italian food cooked and served up by a nice Asian family. Not fine dining by any means, but substantial food at a good value. I go often for the convenience and for a fast, satisfying and consistent lunch. Neighborhood is colorful to say the least. Not very dangerous during the day and metered parking outside is easy to get. Your entrees usually include a soup or salad, bread and butter and a generous side of rigatoni w/meat sauce. They also serve American breakfasts all day. Try the chicken florentina -- very generously sized pounded and breaded chicken, smothered with spinach, mushrooms and hollandaise sauce, served with steamed veggies. less
Mandalay Restaurant	San Francisco, CA
Have always enjoyed this restaurant and recommend a try. It's got an Asian flavor but with an Indian touch that's different and a nice change of pace. Love the sizzling sea food dish that comes on an iron skillet, the samosa appetizers (little frie ... more Have always enjoyed this restaurant and recommend a try. It's got an Asian flavor but with an Indian touch that's different and a nice change of pace. Love the sizzling sea food dish that comes on an iron skillet, the samosa appetizers (little fried triangles filled with spicy beef and comes with cilatro and onion garnish) and the crispy fried 1/2 chicken. Nice atmosphere and gracious service. less
Bull Dog Brewing Co	Fresno, CA
Happened to be in Fresno for business for a couple of weeks recently and ate here twice...I'd been here several years ago when it was the Rock Bottom Brewery and was curious as to whether it'd still be any good. Food was very still very good. The p ... more Happened to be in Fresno for business for a couple of weeks recently and ate here twice...I'd been here several years ago when it was the Rock Bottom Brewery and was curious as to whether it'd still be any good. Food was very still very good. The place has gone slightly more upscale but I still enjoyed it enough to go twice in several days and everyone enjoyed the food. My boss and co-worker loved the cajun pasta. I had a shrimp fettucine in a cream sauce that was so good I ordered it during both visits! less
Locco's	Berkeley, CA
Gosh...I think someone goofed...if this is the same restaurant named "Lo Coco's" on Shattuck Ave (near the Long's Drugs)-- this is a terrific Italian restaurant which I've never seen reviewed on this site! The pizza is wonderful and generously made ... more Gosh...I think someone goofed...if this is the same restaurant named "Lo Coco's" on Shattuck Ave (near the Long's Drugs)-- this is a terrific Italian restaurant which I've never seen reviewed on this site! The pizza is wonderful and generously made (try the "Palermitano") and the pasta is delicious (try the ravioli pesto creme). This place gets seriously crowded which speaks to its popularity with locals. I've eaten here numerous times and have NEVER been disappointed...except when they closed down temporarily to renovate the place. Highly recommended. less
Okazu-Ya Taraval	San Francisco, CA
This is probably one of my top 3 favorite sushi restaurants in the bay area...been going here for many years, even before they moved several storefronts down from their original, very small location on Taraval. Michael (the owner), his wife and staf ... more This is probably one of my top 3 favorite sushi restaurants in the bay area...been going here for many years, even before they moved several storefronts down from their original, very small location on Taraval. Michael (the owner), his wife and staff are very friendly and remember their repeat customers. The new renovated restaurant is nicer than before but it's also become extremely popular so the wait can get pretty ugly on weekends. I try to always go early on weekdays and sit at the sushi bar. Favorites are the sashimi combo dinners and the chilean sea bass. Prices are extremely reasonable and the quality always great. Their sister locations (Noriega and Clement) are less crowded and a good alternative, esp. the one on Noriega. I've long maintained that Okazu-ya is one of the best Japanese restaurants in San Francisco and it's wonderful to see that Michael's restaurant is doing so well. less
Isobune Sushi	San Francisco, CA
Been going to the J-town location on and off for years and have mixed feelings about it...at times it's a satisfactory experience but the tourist element and the popularity seems to have affected the prices and quality over time so I'm hesitant to re ... more Been going to the J-town location on and off for years and have mixed feelings about it...at times it's a satisfactory experience but the tourist element and the popularity seems to have affected the prices and quality over time so I'm hesitant to recommend it unless you're in the mood for a quick sushi fix and not into critiquing the food too much. The management appears to have changed recently, and when I went it was okay, albeit with "new and improved" prices which appear to have increased each plate about 50 cents. The varity of choices, novelty and accessibility are probably more the attraction than prices/quality. It can get very costly if you're into high-end stuff and have a big appetite, e.g. easily $60-70+ for two people, not counting alcohol, tax and tip. The staff tends to hover a bit too much for comfort, and you feel somewhat rushed; otherwise, if you like sushi, and want a quickie snack/meal and don't mind spending this kind of money then it's perfectly OK once in awhile in between fixes but definitely not for serious sushi connoisseurs... less
B & M Mei Sing Restaurant	San Francisco, CA
This is a very good, basic Chinese restaurant that offers big satisfying portions, very fast and efficient service, and good food at cheap prices. Judging by the downtown financial district crowds at lunchtime, many others agree with me. The serv ... more This is a very good, basic Chinese restaurant that offers big satisfying portions, very fast and efficient service, and good food at cheap prices. Judging by the downtown financial district crowds at lunchtime, many others agree with me. The service is quick because they use a color-coded method of ordering where you pick a line by color (upstairs, downstairs or takeout), pay and get a poker chip with your number. Your food appears as if by magic delivered by wonderful ladies who somehow find you no matter where you are. You often have to share tables but it's a no big deal since everyone who eats there knows, accepts and appreciates the way things are done here: quick, cheap and efficient, and the food quality is great so you never mind. And as soon as you vacate your seat, a person is waiting to fill it. This is proof that you're in a really good restaurant. Everything here is good. They offer a combo lunch plate from the steam table but personally I can't vouch for or recommend it -- it appears to be the standard Americanized Chinese fare you can get anywhere. But everything you order ala carte is great. They only serve lunch so this is strictly a downtown SF lunch experience. less
Szechuan Taste Restaurant	San Francisco, CA
A consistently good Chinese restaurant that offers down-home, substantial dishes that are large portioned and cheap, but more importantly, deliver good quality AND value. They offer a permanent "value" menu of about a dozen dishes that are only $3. ... more A consistently good Chinese restaurant that offers down-home, substantial dishes that are large portioned and cheap, but more importantly, deliver good quality AND value. They offer a permanent "value" menu of about a dozen dishes that are only $3.50. Personal favorites are the salt and pepper pork chops and squid tentacles. They also have a sister location in the downtown Civic Center area (Eddy (?) off Larkin) which is called Szechuan Second and they're just as good...in fact, their own similar "value" menu is only $2.99 (due to the lower rent district, presumably). They also offer pre-set menu dinners that are an excellent for large parties. They've never disappointed and I recommend a try. less
Little Henry Italian Food	San Francisco, CA
On my review of Little Henry's, please note I meant to review the restaurant on Larkin St. (in the Tenderloin), not the one on Clement St. I've never been to this one. I don't think they're all related.