Posted: January 22nd, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Chinatown, Chinese, Daytime Eats, Evening | Tags: Asian, authentic, Cantonese, Chinatown, Chinese, Cuisine, Dinner, Lunch, San Francisco |
631 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA
94108
(415) 982-7877
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While the choices can be somewhat limited in the city for dine-in Chinese fare on the fancier side, look no further than R&G Lounge for deliciously authentic Cantonese cuisine. Located across the street from Portsmouth Square, the restaurant is only a few short blocks from the Financial District and North Beach, making it a convenient locale for a reasonably priced work lunch during the week.The restaurant features an extensive menu, though they are best known for their seafood dishes. Specialties would include their various preparations of Dungeness crab, my favorite being their Salt & Pepper style. Salt & Pepper Calamari is one of my favorite appetizers served here, as well as the honey-glazed spare ribs. |R&G Lounge|
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Sun: 11:30am-9:30pm
Posted: May 28th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Chinatown, Daytime Eats, Evening, Vietnamese | Tags: Asian, authentic, California, coffee, Dinner, Financial District, Imperial Rolls, Lunch, open everyday, Pho, Portsmouth Square, San Francisco, Vietnamese |
11 Walter U Lum Place,
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 398-1215
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When the mood strikes for some authentic Vietnamese cuisine, one place always comes to mind: Golden Star. Located in Chinatown, on a nondescript street adjacent to Portsmouth Square, this very popular lunch spot has an expansive menu of freshly prepared Vietnamese dishes that are both delicious and affordable. The workday lunch is especially busy so it’s common for strangers to share a table.
I usually find myself here when I am craving imperial rolls and a large bowl of regular pho(pronouced Fa), my roommate prefers the special spicy version. Since this restaurant is pretty authentic, some menu items have exotic parts of beef like tripe and tendon, the spicy one even has liver, so it helps to read the variations on the menu. Chicken, pork, and vegetarian options are also available. For those hot days, the cold vermicelli noodle salads are a refreshing alternative to a steamy bowl of hot noodles. After I simply cannot eat another bite, an iced Vietnamese coffee is the perfect end to a great meal.
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Sun: 10am-9pm
Cash only.
