Posted: July 8th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Chinese, Daytime Eats, Dim Sum, Evening, Outer Sunset | Tags: Asian, authentic, California, Cheap eats, Chinese, Cuisine, dessert, Dim Sum, Dinner, Lunch, Noriega Street, Outer Sunset, San Francisco | No Comments »
2578 Noriega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 665-8338
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A fairly consistent barometer for delicious and authentic Dim Sum can often be surmised on the quality of the siumai. This Outer Sunset destination does not disappoint with their large-sized pork, shrimp, and shiitake mushroom dumplings, which are freshly prepared in-house and served piping hot. Unlike other establishments that have their menu items wheeled around the dining room on carts, the Dim Sum here arrives to the table directly from the kitchen, often needing a few moments to cool down.
Favorites here include the shrimp dumplings, stuffed rice noodles, minced pork dumplings stuffed in deep-fried glutinous rice, pork spare ribs, mixed sticky rice steamed in a lotus leaf, and the bell peppers stuffed with crab.
Hours of Operation:
Dim Sum: Mon-Fri: 10am – 2:30pm
Sat-Sun: 9am – 3pm
Dinner: Mon-Fri: 5pm – 9:30pm
Sat-Sun: 5pm – 10pm
Posted: June 30th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Italian, West Portal | Tags: California, Cheap eats, Dinner, Italian, Lunch, San Francisco, sandwiches, take-out, Ulloa Street, West Portal | No Comments »
820 Ulloa Street
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 564-1455
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Long before sandwich chains drew national acclaim for adding toasted sandwiches to their menus, Submarine Center has been serving them quietly here for over 25 years. This West Portal district staple has gained a loyal following from locals and jealous out of towners alike for their freshly toasted sandwiches.
Eating at one of the wood tables inside, it’s cool to see the various autographed San Francisco 49′ers memorabilia that adorns the wall; telling an interesting story of the affinity this sandwich shop shares with its fans on the team. Favorites include the BBQ Beef, Italian, and Pastrami sandwiches served with all the fixins. |Sub Center|
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm
Sun: 10am-5pm
Posted: May 7th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Bakery, Daytime Eats, Noe Valley, Uncategorized | Tags: 24th Street, bread, Breakfast, cakes, challah, Cheap eats, cookies, cup cakes, dessert, Lunch, Noe Valley, Organic, pastries, Pie, San Francisco, sandwiches | 1 Comment »
4073 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 550-1405
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Since opening in 1995, the Noe Valley Bakery has been a popular favorite among locals for their freshly baked cookies, artisan breads, cakes, pastries, and pies. Everything is made on the premises, all baked fresh throughout the day with natural ingredients. I usually find myself stopping in after a lunch somewhere on 24th street, craving something sweet like a cookie or cup cake to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Everything is worth sampling here, but I really like their Caramel-Fleur del Sel and Red Velvet cup cakes. Their pies have a nice flakey crust and are wholesomely good, my favorite being the Strawberry Rhubarb and Pecan pies. For those looking to do some baking at home without the messy clean-up, try some of their pre-made cookie doughs. |Noe Valley Bakery|
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm
Sat-Sun: 7am-6pm
Posted: April 19th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, SoMa (South of Market), Soul Food | Tags: biscuits, biscuits & gravy, Blue Bottle Coffee, Breakfast, California, Cheap eats, coffee, Comfort Food, Fall Mills, fried chicken, grits, hot dogs, lemonade, Let's Be Frank, Lunch, Organic, po'boy, pulled pork, Ritch Street, San Francisco, sandwiches, SoMa, Soul Food, sweet tea, waffles | 1 Comment »
360 Ritch Street
(at Townsend Street)
San Francisco, CA,
(415) 777-2777
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On a bright and sunny alley in SoMa, patrons line up near the kitchen counter window, waiting intently to order soul food favorites like fried chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, and po’boy sandwiches. Farmerbrown’s little skillet also serves |Fall Mills| stone-ground organic grits, |Let’s Be Frank| hot dogs wrapped in waffles, and pulled pork sandwiches.
The waffles here have a nice golden crust that softens just right from the real maple syrup, which also goes great with the savory fried chicken. It’s best to enjoy the meal while sitting along the loading dock that doubles as a makeshift dining table, relaxing in the sun with a house-made lemonade, sweet tea, or |Blue Bottle Coffee|. |farmerbrown’s little skillet|
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat: 9am-3:30pm
Posted: February 10th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Late night Eats, Thai, Union Square | Tags: Asian, authentic, California, cash only, Cheap eats, Cuisine, Dinner, Lunch, Open late, San Francisco, Thai, Union Square | 1 Comment »
110 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
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When wandering around the streets near Union Square, it’s easy to get distracted by the sea of retail and restaurants dotted along Powell Street. It’s best to push past the aggressive restaurant greeters indicative of tourist traps and instead, opt for a crowded seat or table at Bangkok Noodles. Judging by the hungry diners that often congregate outside during meal times, it’s no secret that this place is a local favorite for some of the best affordable and delicious Thai cuisine in the city.
Bangkok Noodles makes various curries and flat noodle dishes that are especially good, the Pad Ga-Prow (minced chicken or pork with thai basil, chili, and bell peppers) is also one of my favorites. Portions are a good value that won’t stretch the wallet that much, just remember to bring cash (no plastic accepted).
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Sun: 11am-1am
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