Pacific Catch @ SF

Huge portions and fresh seafood at Pacific Catch.  My favorite is definitely the Ahi Tuna Salad, but ask for tuna poke, and the fried oysters!

Edamame and Pretzel Fishies

Ahi Tuna Poke Salad

love love love the tuna poke. giant chunks that was thoroughly marinated. there was shredded carrots, gingers, seaweed salad, avocadoes and other things. the salad got spicer and spicer as i ate, i think the wasabi was making it's way through my taste buds. a definite return!

 Sampler: Fish, Coconut Shrimp and Oysters w. Sweet Potato Fries

oysters were my favorite! 

 Salmon Sandwich

fresh and flaky salmon

Suppenkuche @ SF

This is probably the BEST German food in San Francisco, and I actually do not know of any other German restaurants but I'm sure they exist. Suppenkuche is a great place for delicious food, reasonably priced food, great atmosphere, great beer and just an overall place to unwind after a long week of work! DAS BOOT!

Schneider Weiss

probably the best german beer in SF, and definitely the best beer at suppenkuche. it's so refreshing, full bodied, almost chocolately, and did not make me do that "ick" face

 

Bread & Butter w. Dill

dill butter was heavenly. would have loved to spread that on almost everything

Potato Pancakes w. Homemade Apple Sauce

oh wow, what an experience in my mouth. i thought they were great as is, nice and crispy and savory, but then you add the apple sauce and it's another dimensionof flavor. i highly recommend it

 

DAS BOOT!

Pork Knuckle w. Dumpling 

grabbed the last special of the night! this knuckle took some work, massive bone with meat, skin and tendons sporadic over it. but when you get to a piece with nice crispy skin, it's like WHOA

Schnitzel

best schnitzel ever, better than wolfgang puck's. the schitzel was tender, breaded lighty and fried until perfection. the flavors were simple, and a sprinkle of lemon juice just brings it all out.

clean

 Appertif

after dinner bitters. you pound it on the table a few times and down it

Cioppino's @ SF

Cioppino's really is a tourist trap, and it is so expensive for not so great food.  There are many other places in San Francisco that offer fresh and flavorful seafood that won't cost you an arm and a leg. Why do you ask did I dine here then? Groupon! I blame groupon! Never again. So if you're in fisherman's wharf, feeling hungry, walk by this place and ask why not? Answer: Penguin said NOT!

Seafood Saute: dungeness crab, mussels, shrimp, bay scallops and mahi mahi

pesto pasta was lacking in flavor, the dungeness crab was not fresh, the mahi mahi tasted like overcooked chicken breast

Fish and Chips

too much batter and the fish had no flavor whatsoever. so bland

Pluto's @ SF

Affordable, fast, delicious and fresh food. Who does not like Pluto's? You can get a huge salad for less than $10 that can easily feed two people, or freshly made hot sandwiches. Don't forget the garlic fries!

Cheesesteak w. tilamok chedder, carmelized onions, lettuce and tomatoes

Garlic Saturn Rings (curly fries)

ABC Resturant & Bakery @ SF

While I do not necessarily condone people eating at ABC, and call it as "good food," I have to admit that it has the best HK Milk Tea that is the most comparable to my favorite in Hong Kong, and it has great breakfast deals.  That being said, you'll only find me here in the mornings before 11am, usually with a cup of milk tea and a bowl of rice noddles. It'll fill you up until 3pm. Might make me fat in the process too, hahaha.

Thick Rice Noodles w. Beef Stew, Pig Skin and Hot Dog

breakfast of champions! 

 

Tony's Pizza Napoletana @ SF

**note**
Pictures of food with my new Nikon P300, which makes the food POP and look even more delicious! It has a very cool food setting too. Let me know what you think :)

Tony's Pizza Napolentana

I came here a few months ago, and since then I was craving it because I did not think I had enough the first time.  Also, I really wanted the sicilian because it just looked so damn good when I looked at the other tables.  They don't take reservations, and there is always a wait. Food is good, fresh, and solid. 

Calamari

fresh and the batter is light. good way to start the meal because it starts the enzymes in your mouth for the rest of the carbs in the meal 

 Margherite Pizza

the world famous pizza! there's only so many per day, and it is good. the tomato sauce is sweet and zesty. only complaint is that the crust does not stand on it's own, i.e. when you pick it up it droops down, which is something that does not happen with ny pizza. maybe it is the water over there that gives the dough more foundation

 i don't remember what it was called, but it had prosciutto, goat cheese, romaine and balsamic vinegar. this dough was more thick than the margarite. my fav part was the goat cheese because it was so full of flavor and oh so creamy despite the balsamic

Spaghetti and Meatball

meh, nothing amazing and definitely would not come back for this dish

 Sicilian

my favorite! the crust was nice, thick and buttery. because of the deep dish pan, it's crusty too. every bite is orgasmic! the toppings are proportioned, and full of flavor. the pepperoni was spicy, and the salami was salty. this was even good the next night after heating it in the oven

Blue Bottle Coffee @ SF

A pure San Francisco staple! If you're ever in San Francisco, or just hankering for a great cup of coffee without the fuss head to Blue Bottle Coffee.  There is usually a line, but it is totally worth the wait.  The coffee tastes just like coffee is supposed to, there's no burn taste, it's robust, full flavor and full bodied. The snacks and plates that they offer are great too. I love how their bread is from Acme Bakery, oh so yum! Just grab a friend, newspaper, magazine, book, ipad or your kindle and enjoy a nice cup of joe :)

Latte

i <3 coffee art, and blue bottle is amazing at doing coffee art, they pour the coffee and milk somehow, where the milk eventually floats to the top then voila art!

 Girbraltar 

it is so strong but still drinkable. comes in a little shot glass

 Poached Eggs over Kale and other Veggies w. Parmesean Cheese and Tomato Sauce

super healthy breakfast, but definitely sticks to your ribs. eggs were cooked perfectly, but not a fan of the greens

 Croque Monsieur

yummy. i love love love the bread, it was perfect. the gruyere and black forest ham was a great compliment, and a little mustard tops it all. great with girbraltar 

Kingdom of Dumpling @ SF

Probably the best Xiao Long Bao in the Sunset/Parkside area is at Kingdom of Dumpling. Everything comes out nice and fresh. The wrappers aren't too thick. Good amount of meat inside each dumpling, and the XLB maintains the soup all the way to your table. Only requires you to pop it, but be careful! You'll burn your tongue. What I like to do is to bite off the top part of the XLB, let it cool off for a few seconds, and slowly suck a bit of the soup out. Then bit the whole thing in half, while the soup drains onto your spoon, then eat the rest. Tres delicious. What also makes this place so great is that the prices are so reasonable! You won't go broke after eating here, not at all, and you'll be so full you may not even need dinner.

Be forewarned that this place is super tiny. There's about 6-8 tables, and fits about maybe 20 people at max - uncomfortably. Be prepared to wait outside on the street, as there is no standing room, and it may be cold outside while you wait.

Funny store, some stupid asian girl tried speaking Mandarin to the host to get a table before me. Little did she know that I would speak my mind. I immediately interjected between her and the host and said that I was next to get a table and I was here first - in Cantonese. Yea don't get in the way of my food. I follow the rules, as should you. NO CUTTING! People really don't learn from grade school don't they?

Xiao Long Bao

[shanghainese soup dumplings]

the best! look at the little pump juicy morsels waiting to explode in your mouth! eat with caution as they are hot!

Pork and Chive Dumpling

not as good as XLB. they were good, however the exterior was too thick and chewy for my liking. the inside mixture was fantastic though

Chive & Scallion Pancake

nice and light, crispy and chewy on the inside. i would have liked more chive/scallion/green onion flavor though

Potstickers

my next favorite thing! pan fried until they're cooked on the inside, which means it takes time to cook these little guys. they're nice and crunchy on the outside, but when you bite into them they're hot and bursting with flavor and juice. delish!