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Sometimes I travel so I can immerse myself in the local cuisines and traditions. And other times I find local restaurants that remind me of those odysseys. My first pilgrimage to Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie let me wander and explore two cuisines and countries at the same time - Venezuela and China. I can hardly wait to go back. I stopped off on my way to see Richard Thompson at the Fillmore. The menu is pretty extensive and there are so many different soups, appetizers, rotisserie chickens, B.B.Q. pork ribs dishes and clay pots. The list and unique combinations were endless and a bit overwhelming. I ordered a Empanada con Carne Mechada: Deep fried corn flour empanada with Venezuelan shredded beef. and Chili Oil Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings: Home made pork dumplings! Made from scratch, starting from grinding the meat, to seasoning the filling of the dumplings. Both were so good. The Empanada had flavors of sweet corn filled with a rich shredded beef. The Pork Dumplings were fresh and tasty. The chili oil gives the dumpling's the right amount of heat and made my tongue sing. Service was so kind, friendly and efficient. I know I just scratched the surface of this gem. While located in the Tenderloin, the street is alive with people and automobiles. I felt completely safe. Matt says if you are anywhere near O'Farrell St - maybe near Union Square or on your way to the Great American Music Hall, take a Lyft or the 38 (R) Muni and let yourself travel to China and Venezuela and explore the amazing and creative foods of those countries.

1601 Bay & Kitchen is a hidden gem among so many over rated restaurants in SF. We spent most of our Saturday night here enjoying the chef's tasting menu which featured modern twists on classic Sri Lankan flavors. The duck leg curry was the star of the menu, but we enjoyed everything from the savory uni ice cream to the traditional egg hopper. At 110pp, it's also probably one of the best value tasting menus I've had in a while. The wine pairing felt like a bit of a miss at times, but I appreciated the variety including beer & sake with some of the courses. The restaurant was quiet, service was never rushed, and we enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the chef and owner throughout the evening.

6/2/25 Second Review: Went to Golden Era for another work lunch to celebrate a coworker's birthday at his request, since it is his favorite restaurant in the area. We split two dishes - the lemongrass "chicken" and the papaya salad. Although I have had the lemongrass chicken dish before, it was as delicious as I remembered. Whatever they use as the chicken substitute is always fried to perfection and soaks up the flavor of the sauce beautifully. As a huge fan of som tam, I was also very excited to try the papaya salad. The papaya salad was also very delicious and was topped with some sort of beef substitute that was also very delicious. The papaya salad wasn't as spicy or laden with peanuts as I'm used to from the Thai version, but it was very tasty nonetheless. If you are looking for healthy and tasty options in the downtown or TL area, check out Golden Era! It has tasty options for anyone that likes Asian food, not just vegans. Original review: We loved Golden Era! I work in the TL nearby and went here with a coworker after he recommended it, and was delighted to see a healthy option with tons of interesting and delicious sounding dishes nearby. We got the Lemongrass "Chicken" Deluxe and the Fried Cauliflower, with a side of white rice. The Fried Cauliflower had a really nice thin, almost tempura like batter, giving it a perfect crispiness without being super oily or heavy. It also was served with broccoli, lettuce, and jalapenos, and had a delicious spicy sauce that I spooned over it and the rice. The Lemongrass "Chicken" Deluxe was my favorite of the two, with the soy protein cooked to a nice crisp with a pleasant chew as well, as if you really were eating chicken. My only minor critique was that the dishes were not as spicy as I was expecting (both were marked as being spicy), but the chili sauce on the table more than made up for the slight lack of spice. I will be back for more lunches!

100 year celebrations worth a visit We stumbled on this hidden gem while out walking. Celebrating its 100th year it is a fabulous Mexican restaurant. Shared a mixed platter and ceasar salad at lunch with their famous margriettas . While I actually had 2 margrietta....both great. Older traditional atmosphere and experienced server . Sounds like the ownership is very community driven and charitable by the 100 yr celebrations . We'll done.

2:15 pm lunch on a Wednesday in July. It’s a quiet time. We sat at a 2 top by the window that was not very comfortable. Peppers on the on the plancha were excellent. Wild salmon was delicious. It seems the lunch menu was much smaller then the sample, but it could be the time of year or day of the week. The wine list was decent with several .375 to choose from. It’s a decent spot with a good location and history. Not memorable…

3rd time Amazing, fresh, Oaxacan. Get there by mid morning or ypu will wait to get in. Live music at times, big TV for games.

I’ve coming every Tuesday and I really like this location. It’s always clean and quiet, food it’s always good and the service is excellent. Alicia is always super nice and attentive always checking on me.

Review rating: 5.0

Fun Dinner! We enjoyed our time at Miceli’s Hollywood recently. The interior is beautiful and interesting. The server was very pleasant, accommodating, and had lovely singing voice. The piano player was fantastic and the live music during dinner truly made the experience. The food was very good. We both enjoyed our appetizer and dinners. Was it the best in town? Probably not but the overall experience was memorable.

Review rating: 5.0

Sometimes I travel so I can immerse myself in the local cuisines and traditions. And other times I find local restaurants that remind me of those odysseys. My first pilgrimage to Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie let me wander and explore two cuisines and countries at the same time - Venezuela and China. I can hardly wait to go back. I stopped off on my way to see Richard Thompson at the Fillmore. The menu is pretty extensive and there are so many different soups, appetizers, rotisserie chickens, B.B.Q. pork ribs dishes and clay pots. The list and unique combinations were endless and a bit overwhelming. I ordered a Empanada con Carne Mechada: Deep fried corn flour empanada with Venezuelan shredded beef. and Chili Oil Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings: Home made pork dumplings! Made from scratch, starting from grinding the meat, to seasoning the filling of the dumplings. Both were so good. The Empanada had flavors of sweet corn filled with a rich shredded beef. The Pork Dumplings were fresh and tasty. The chili oil gives the dumpling's the right amount of heat and made my tongue sing. Service was so kind, friendly and efficient. I know I just scratched the surface of this gem. While located in the Tenderloin, the street is alive with people and automobiles. I felt completely safe. Matt says if you are anywhere near O'Farrell St - maybe near Union Square or on your way to the Great American Music Hall, take a Lyft or the 38 (R) Muni and let yourself travel to China and Venezuela and explore the amazing and creative foods of those countries.

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1601 Bay & Kitchen is a hidden gem among so many over rated restaurants in SF. We spent most of our Saturday night here enjoying the chef's tasting menu which featured modern twists on classic Sri Lankan flavors. The duck leg curry was the star of the menu, but we enjoyed everything from the savory uni ice cream to the traditional egg hopper. At 110pp, it's also probably one of the best value tasting menus I've had in a while. The wine pairing felt like a bit of a miss at times, but I appreciated the variety including beer & sake with some of the courses. The restaurant was quiet, service was never rushed, and we enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the chef and owner throughout the evening.

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6/2/25 Second Review: Went to Golden Era for another work lunch to celebrate a coworker's birthday at his request, since it is his favorite restaurant in the area. We split two dishes - the lemongrass "chicken" and the papaya salad. Although I have had the lemongrass chicken dish before, it was as delicious as I remembered. Whatever they use as the chicken substitute is always fried to perfection and soaks up the flavor of the sauce beautifully. As a huge fan of som tam, I was also very excited to try the papaya salad. The papaya salad was also very delicious and was topped with some sort of beef substitute that was also very delicious. The papaya salad wasn't as spicy or laden with peanuts as I'm used to from the Thai version, but it was very tasty nonetheless. If you are looking for healthy and tasty options in the downtown or TL area, check out Golden Era! It has tasty options for anyone that likes Asian food, not just vegans. Original review: We loved Golden Era! I work in the TL nearby and went here with a coworker after he recommended it, and was delighted to see a healthy option with tons of interesting and delicious sounding dishes nearby. We got the Lemongrass "Chicken" Deluxe and the Fried Cauliflower, with a side of white rice. The Fried Cauliflower had a really nice thin, almost tempura like batter, giving it a perfect crispiness without being super oily or heavy. It also was served with broccoli, lettuce, and jalapenos, and had a delicious spicy sauce that I spooned over it and the rice. The Lemongrass "Chicken" Deluxe was my favorite of the two, with the soy protein cooked to a nice crisp with a pleasant chew as well, as if you really were eating chicken. My only minor critique was that the dishes were not as spicy as I was expecting (both were marked as being spicy), but the chili sauce on the table more than made up for the slight lack of spice. I will be back for more lunches!

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