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Mini Potstickers
The Nob Hill location of Mini Potstickers serves the same fantastic dumplings, plus a much bigger menu of noodles and rice dishes, in a casual space.
Oraan Thai Eatery
The next time you need a casual weeknight dinner in the Richmond that’s a tad nicer than your usual spot, head to Oraan Thai Eatery.
Dumpling Story
Dumpling Story’s Mission location has the same fantastic dumplings as the Pacific Heights original, in a vibier space with a full bar.
Mini Potstickers
The pan fried pork buns from Mini Potstickers are tiny and delicious. They’re one of many excellent dumplings at this Sunset spot.
Pizzetta 211
For excellent thin-crust pizza and frequently changing specials, head to Pizzetta 211 in the Richmond.
Viet Quan
The Vietnamese standbys at Viet Quan in Parkside are consistent and excellent. Get the phở with an entire beef rib.
Yummy Yummy
A meal at Yummy Yummy in the Sunset should feature as many bowls of phở as you can fit on the table.
Tín Vietnamese Cuisine
Tin in SoMa is always a good choice for a fun and flavorful night of affordable Vietnamese dishes.
Bac Lieu Restaurant
Bac Lieu is a low-key Vietnamese restaurant in Bernal Heights specializing in Southern Vietnamese dishes.
Hook Fish Co.
Hook Fish Co. is a seafood spot in the Outer Sunset serving poke, fish burritos, and tacos.
Sliver Pizzeria
Sliver Pizzeria is a Berkeley spot near campus doing one vegetarian pizza a day. Prepare to douse everything in green sauce.
Dumpling Home
Dumpling Home in Hayes Valley is a casual Chinese restaurant making the best xiao long bao in SF.
Kevin & Chris’s Noodle House
For hearty portions of Vietnamese dishes like phở, vermicelli bowls, and rice combination plates, head to Kevin's in the Sunset.
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi is a Tokyo-based chain that’s busy every night thanks to their rich tonkotsu broth.
So Gong Dong Tofu House
So Gong Dong Tofu House in Palo Alto is where to go for big bowls of Korean tofu stew.
Imm Thai Street Food
Imm Thai is a standby near Berkeley’s campus with excellent Thai food. Expect a wait.
14 Peaks Nepalese Cuisine
14 Peaks is a Nepali spot in the Mission with fantastic curries, momos, and other hearty entrées.