La Taqueria - get a super burrito “dorado style” (crispy). chips + salsa/gauc are worth it too
Burma Superstar — amazing Burmese food (multiple locations)
Mensho Tokyo — top tier ramen. small place and you will have to wait in line 35m if you don’t get there before opening
Marufuku — ramen in a fun Japanese mall. the matcha ice cream from Cafe Maiko on the first floor of the mall is great too
Swan’s Oyster Depot — Bourdain’s favorite spot in SF. small spot so go early
Tartine — SF classic known for sourdough and baked goods. Two locations. the manufactory has a sit down breakfast option
Brenda’s Meat & Three (or Brenda’s French Soul Food) — get the catfish benedict for brunch
Pakwan - best Indian food. Get Bhuna (lamb curry) with garlic naan
Lucinda’s Deli - great sandwiches. get the roast beef.
Kuma — amazing sushi
Domo — small sushi spot
Zen Yai - best Thai food
Limon - best empanadas & cevice
Panchita's Pupusería - self explanatory
The Mill — good speciality toast for breakfast
The Plow — elevated breakfast basics. ricotta pancakes are good stuff
Early to Rise, Brunch — make a reservation, best eggs benedict in the city
Loquat — good pastries
Arsicault Bakery — top rated croissant in the city
St. Frank, Sightglass, Coffee Movement — good coffee
Stonemill Matcha* — amazing matcha drinks
