Japan Center: On the Bridge
(415) 922-7765
1581 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA
When a restaurant specializes in a certain dish, the dish must be remarkable. Remarkable defined as something worth talking about or something worth tasting again.
Unfortunately, On the Bridge in Japantown San Francisco does not deliver good curry. Served luke warm, the curry lacked nutty rich [...]

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Java Beach At the Zoo
(415) 731-2965
2650 Sloat Boulevard
San Francisco, CA
Java Beach at the Zoo does it right. Located a few blocks away from Ocean Beach San Francisco, Java Beach serve made to order deli sandwiches.
The meat is fresh served along vibrant vegetables. With wooden [...]

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Cafe Mums – Home of Shabu Shabu
(415) 931-6986
at the Hotel Tomo, Japantown, 1800 Sutter Street
San Francisco, California
If you’re craving meat, Cafe Mums is a great all you can destination. Located in Japantown San Francisco, Cafe Mums features tender beef.
A few swish swish in the hot pot, the beef is ready to eat in [...]

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PPQ Dungeness Island
(415) 386-8266
2332 Clement Street
San Francisco , CA
PPQ Dungeness Island serves vibrant Vietnamese dishes on the restaurant row in Clement district San Francisco.
My favorite dish is the grilled chicken skewers plate. With inviting attractive notes, the grilled chicken goes well with the side actors.
Meant to be rolled with rice paper, the grilled [...]

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Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant
(415) 759-6850
1735 Taraval St
San Franciso, CA
Previously, I had written a detailed blog on Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant.
Today, I just wanted to high light a few dishes.
The golden colored sea urchin (uni) taste sea sweat but taste better with a quick dunk into Ponzu, a Japanese citrus based sauce.
Try wasabi tobiko which [...]

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Bushi -Tei Bistro
(415) 409-4959
1581 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA
With a dark trim interior, Bushi Tei Bistro presents fusion in a successful way. Fresh tuna and shrimp served over a mound of sushi rice, make up the charashi.
Sea sweet scallops served with mashed potatoes is [...]

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