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Aaha Indian Cuisine Asian restaurant
At Aaha Indian Cuisine we bring the flavors of home India’s diverse culture. Our Mission is to serve exquisite and authentic Indian Cuisine to Sanfrancisco and beyond by representing our culture and legendary culinary heritage in every dish we offer. Come join us and indulge in food that makes your tastebuds go Aaha !!!
Akiko's Sushi Bar Asian restaurant
Our founder and head chef, Herman Chin, is a proud graduate of the prestigious California Culinary Academy. Fueled by a deep passion for Japanese cuisine and an unwavering commitment to sourcing the finest ingredients, he was inspired to open Akiko’s Sushi in 1995. Over the past 30 years, Chef Herman’s dedication to exceptional cuisine, expertly crafted sushi, and outstanding service has been the foundation of our success. At Akiko’s Sushi, we continue to uphold this tradition, using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients in every dish to create an unforgettable dining experience. We are deeply grateful for your loyalty and support throughout these remarkable 30 years, and we look forward to delighting you with many more memorable
Amphawa - Thai Noodle House Asian restaurant
Amphawa Thai Noodle House offers a variety of authentic Thai dishes made from the freshest of local ingredients. We prepare our dishes with great attention to the fine balance of flavor profiles, aromas, and textures known to Thai cuisine. We hope to introduce new enticing flavors and provide sensational experiences that keep you coming back for more.
Asian Box Asian restaurant
Asian Box is San Francisco's best Vietnamese and Asian restaurant, serving healthy, flavorful rice bowls packed with fresh ingredients. Whether you're vegetarian, gluten free, or simply craving bold Asian flavors, our customizable menu has something for everyone. Stop by for lunch, order takeout, or let us handle your next event with our catering service — we also offer convenient delivery. Round out your meal with our signature boba tea. Fresh, fast, and always satisfying. Asian Box: real food, done right.
Asian Box Asian restaurant
Asian Box is San Francisco's best Vietnamese and Asian restaurant, serving healthy, flavorful rice bowls packed with fresh ingredients. Whether you're vegetarian, gluten free, or simply craving bold Asian flavors, our customizable menu has something for everyone. Stop by for lunch, order takeout, or let us handle your next event with our catering service — we also offer convenient delivery. Round out your meal with our signature boba tea. Fresh, fast, and always satisfying. Asian Box: real food, done right.
Azalina's Asian restaurant
Please email is at 499@azalinas.com with questions. Chef Azalina Eusope has a new Malaysian tasting menu, bringing you an evening of Malaysian flavors in San Francisco, California. Authentic Malaysian flavor, in a 4-course or abbreviated counter 2-course dinner. Seasonally changing menu means a new experience every few weeks.
B Star Asian restaurant
B Star is one of our beloved restaurants on Clement street since 2007. It started simply with the idea of making healthy and delicious comfort food inspired by Thailand, China, Burma, India, Korea, Japan, the Philippines and our home, California. Bringing you combinations of various flavors around Asia, B Star is where you can enjoy all popular Asian dishes in one place!
Bangkok House Thai Noodles Asian restaurant
Outer Sunset finest Thai Restaurant serving San Francisco - We use fresh authentic Thai ingredients in a range of exquisite dishes served by our charming and attentive staff. Freshly selected meats and vegetables are a daily delight for our chefs. We love cooking amazing meals with the finest fresh ingredients every day. We have created a menu that represents the true authenticity of our beloved home country of Thailand and invite you all to experience our Thai Food dishes in a relaxed and friendly restaurant.
Banh Mi Viet Diamond Asian restaurant
2906 Diamond St
Base Camp Asian restaurant
2400 Folsom St
Begoni Bistro Asian restaurant
This was the best Chinese Food, it’s a Chinese Restaurant within San Francisco’s Chinatown. Everything was so warm, savory, and flavorful. This is a great stop for the Chinatown area.
Ben Tre Restaurant Asian restaurant
Opening its doors in 2026, Ben Tre Restaurant invites you on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Vietnam. Located in San Francisco's Outer Sunset, this unique establishment serves as a destination for both casual dining and special occasions. As a full-service restaurant and bar, Ben Tre offers a diverse menu, from classic pho and noodle dishes to a sophisticated selection of cocktails and fine coffees. With its versatile event venue and professional catering services, it's the perfect setting to host your next gathering. Discover an authentic taste of Asia, where every meal is crafted with passion and tradition.
Big Lantern Asian restaurant
Big Lantern is a place to have your Asian fusion comfort food. Please check out our website to see the menu.
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge Asian restaurant
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge offers a modern approach to traditional Asian cuisine in a sophisticated setting. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, the menu features an elegant selection of signature dishes, including dim sum, noodles, and expertly prepared crab, lobster, and duck. Guests are invited to enjoy a refined dining experience that blends classic flavors with a contemporary twist.
Bonito Poke Foodtruck Asian restaurant
400 Howard St
Burma Love Asian restaurant
Burma Love brings the vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions of Southeast Asian street food to San Francisco, capturing the power of food to connect people across social and cultural boundaries. Inspired by the bustling food scenes of Burma and surrounding regions, our menu is a bold, flavorful journey crafted from local ingredients and elevated techniques. At the heart of Burma Love, we embrace food’s role as a bridge between cultures—a universal language that unites people from all walks of life. More than a restaurant, Burma Love is a celebration of tradition, community, and togetherness.
Burma Love Asian restaurant
Bringing the bold flavors of Burma to the Bay Area.
Burma Love Asian restaurant
Bringing the bold flavors of Burma to the Bay Area.
Burma Superstar Asian restaurant
Welcome to Burma Superstar San Francisco! We are the original Burma Superstar location open since 1992. We take much pride in bringing you the taste and cooking from Burma. Burmese cuisine reflects a history inspired by surrounding countries and ancient traditions. Coastal, forest, tropical, and mountainous cultures within Burma have all contributed to the rich tastes and smells you experience in each bite.
Burmese Kitchen Asian restaurant
A family owned restaurant that embodies the flavor and spirit of Burma. Our signature dishes, like the tea leaf salad, feature ingredients imported directly from Burma to keep our flavors as authentic as possible.
Capital Asian restaurant
Traditional Cantonese dishes served in an unassuming space with counter & table seating.
Chaska Restaurant Asian restaurant
Take a flavor adventure at Chaska Restaurant, Richmond District San Francisco halal paradise for Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Opened in December 2022, Chaska's menu features favorites like chicken tikka masala." Special chow-mein, dishes abound. Taste aromatic curries, hot tandoori (BBQ) specialties, and irresistible vegetarian options in a relaxed, closed atmosphere invite in. Indulge your taste buds at Chaska Restaurant and explore the culinary richness of South Asia. Come, taste authentic truth! 🍛🥂 #FlavorsOfIndia #HalalRestaurants #SanFranciscoEats. " Best Indian Restaurants Near Me" and "Best Pakistani Restaurants Near Me"
Chong Qing Xiao Mian Asian restaurant
Spicy noodle dishes are the specialty at this bustling Chinese counter serve.
City Chopsticks Asian restaurant
Chinese restaurant serving soups, stir fries & other basics in understated surroundings.
Commissary Asian restaurant
An open kitchen turns out innovative dishes by way of local produce & Korean culinary traditions.
Cuisine Of Nepal Asian restaurant
Nepalese & Indian cuisine offered in a sparse, unassuming space with a few Tibetan dishes.
D & A Cafe Asian restaurant
Basic Chinese spot offering an extensive menu with a sprinkling of American comfort food.
Dabao Singapore Asian restaurant
Dabao Singapore is a Singaporean restaurant located inside the Metreon in downtown San Francisco, serving hawker-inspired dishes like laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, curry puffs, beef rendang, nasi lemak, and seasonal chili crab. Led by Singapore-born Chef Emily Lim, a James Beard Award semifinalist, Dabao offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, office catering, private event catering, and Bay Area meal kits. Visit us near Moscone Center and Yerba Buena Gardens, Monday through Sunday, 11AM to 7:30PM.
Dim Sum Bistro Asian restaurant
Savor the authentic taste of Chinese and Dim Sum cuisine in San Francisco! Enjoy the convenience of delivery or takeout. Experience fast service and delightful flavors. Order online now to indulge in a culinary journey you won't forget!
Dim Sum Club 點心薈 Asian restaurant
Discover Dim Sum Club in San Francisco, where Chinese culinary artistry thrives. Savor our expertly crafted Steamed Shrimp and Chive Dumplings, Steamed Pumpkin Bun, and Chicken Rice Noodle Soup. Enjoy Shrimp Dumpling w/ Black Truffle Cuttlefish Sauce and Marinated Black Fungus. Experience comfort with Dumplings Rice Vermicelli Soup and Scallion Pan Cake. Order now for delivery or takeout!
Dimdoduc Asian restaurant
3398 Balboa St
Dumpling Kitchen Asian restaurant
Dumpling Kitchen offers excellent quality meals and invites you to try our delicious food. The key to our success is simple: providing quality consistent food that tastes great every time. We pride ourselves on serving our customers delicious genuine dishes. Eat delicious food. Grab a drink. But most of all, relax! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support.
Dumpling Story - Fillmore Asian restaurant
2114 Fillmore St
Dumpling Time Asian restaurant
Dumpling Time (from the acclaimed restaurant team behind San Francisco's Michelin-starred Omakase and Niku Steakhouse) is a modern Cal-Asian eatery where visitors can watch dumplings being made fresh right before their eyes. The menu focuses on freshly made dumplings in the Asian tradition based on recipes from owner Kash Feng's mother and their Xi'an origins with an approachable California twist. Made with locally sourced ingredients, unique fillings and sharable plates.
Dumpling Union Asian restaurant
Hi welcome to this fantastic dumpling and Asian food in the Lower Haight area.
Dumpling Union Asian restaurant
1809 Union St
E&O Kitchen and Bar Asian restaurant
E&O Kitchen and Bar is a modern Asian restaurant and lounge located in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Union Square. Bold flavors drawn from inspiration throughout Southeast Asia abounds the menu, crafted to encourage sharing and conversation. The restaurant spans 3 floors with dramatic ceiling heights, and multiple space options for regular dining or private events.
Elaine's Kitchen Asian restaurant
Savor the essence of China at Elaine's Kitchen, where San Francisco meets authentic flavors. Dive into a diverse menu brimming with seafood delicacies, vegetarian wonders, and the comfort of classic dishes, all crafted to perfection. Every bite is a journey – fresh, aromatic, and delivered right to your doorstep. Ready for a feast? Place your online order now and indulge in culinary excellence!
Eliza's Asian restaurant
Veteran family-run Chinese eatery featuring Hunan & Mandarin cooking in a colorful, casual venue.
Fiery Hot Pot and Grill Asian restaurant
Fiery Hot Pot & Grill is an Asian style hot pot and grill. Enjoy our set menu or ayce. Last seating is 1 hour before closing.
Go Duck Yourself 去你鸭的 Asian restaurant
We proudly continue to serve Hing Lung Company's famous Cantonese style barbecue, consisting of honey-glazed char siu (BBQ pork), crispy roast pork belly, juicy roast duck, and flavorful soy sauce chicken, in addition to much more special and traditional Hong Kong and Chiu Chow items!
Golden Horse Restaurant Asian restaurant
This unassuming eatery offers traditional Cantonese & Mandarin-style mains, plus lunch specials.
Golden Kim Tar Asian restaurant
No-frills restaurant serving an extensive Chinese menu with meatless options; delivery is available.
Golden Lotus Asian restaurant
No-frills establishment doling out Northern Vietnamese-style pho, plus other noodle & rice dishes.
Golden Wok Asian restaurant
Basic Chinese restaurant offering a large menu of take-out dishes, with a few tables & delivery.
Good Gai's on Oakdale Asian restaurant
Temporarily closed as we move locations
Gourmet Carousel Asian restaurant
Family owned business since 1985, as of April 10, 2023, original owners came out of retirement!
Himalayan Hub / Best Nepali and Indian food in San Francisco Asian restaurant
Himalayan Hub brings Nepali food to the Mission District in San Francisco. You get clear flavors, fresh ingredients, and steady quality. The menu covers momo, thukpa, chow mein, curries, grilled items, and daily specials. Each dish uses fresh herbs, local produce, and spices that match traditional Nepali cooking. Your visit stays simple. The dining room is comfortable. Service moves fast. Prices stay clear. Portions stay strong. People choose Himalayan Hub for Nepali food in San Francisco because the kitchen keeps the flavors true to Nepal. You get dine-in, takeout, and catering. The location at 508 Valencia St gives you easy access and steady foot traffic for quick pickup. Himalayan Hub is a top Nepali & Indian food spot in San Francisco.
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