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Christian Russo

Drinking a Cup of Coconut Milk Cloud ☁️

☁️ZERO& 📍 437 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102 ▫️Finally checked in at ZERO& in San Francisco! This cup of cloud-like beverage that has taken social media by storm, I really wanted to come and try it out! The combination of coconut milk and butterfly pea flower creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the sky, with an additional cloud-shaped decoration that adds to its aesthetic appeal. I recommend asking for less sugar, as it can be a bit too sweet. ▫️The Thai Tea croissant was average, but their garlic bread is delicious, worth trying next time. #WhereToGoInBayArea #GlobalEatDrinkTeam #BayAreaLiving #FoodRecommendation #BayAreaFood #FoodSharing #ExploreLocal #BayAreaExploration #BayAreaMilkTea #InstagrammableDrinks #SocialMediaTrends #PopularBayAreaMilkTea #FollowAndYouWon'tRegretIt

Mrs. Andrea Ayala

My friend doesn’t want me to post this hidden gem but…

🍣 Hamano 📍 1332 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 - The official description calls it a lowkey Japanese restaurant and it was indeed discovered! Before, while doing aromatherapy candles and eating Russian cuisine nearby, I accidentally came across this really inconspicuous Japanese restaurant. I thought it was just ordinary home-cooked food, but it turns out they offer omakase according to their official website. With a curious mindset, I made a reservation. It turned out to be a hidden gem of a place! - Among the few restaurants that serve a lot of Japanese food, this is one of them. It has a simple, slightly old-fashioned decor style. There are very few bar seats, only for customers who reserve omakase. The head chef is quite efficient, managing everything and chatting with the customers cheerfully. - The food is truly homely with a touch of finesse, and the ingredients are unexpectedly delicious! Moreover, many of the ingredients are directly imported from Japan, which I never expected to find here! The spot prawns are incredibly fresh! I can have three portions of Hokkaido abalone! And this crab, it's truly beautiful and generously served! - Towards the end, I was really full, very full, very full. The slices of raw fish on each nigiri were really big and substantial. Such sincerity! I would definitely come back again! Lastly, I was pleasantly surprised by their udon noodles. I never expected them to be so delicious. I could just come here next time just for a bowl of udon noodles.🙂 #BayAreaLiving #WeekendInBayArea #GlobalFoodieSquad #JapaneseFoodExploration #JapaneseCuisine #Foodie #WeekendExploration #HiddenGems #APlaceThatHasBeenDiscovered #Exploration #BayAreaCuisine

Mrs. Andrea Ayala

😍Authentic Filipino Style Brunch in SF beyond my expectations

🥗Abaca 📍2700 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94133 · ▫️We found another amazing brunch spot! The Filipino style food is truly comforting for Asian taste buds. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a hotel and the overall style is absolutely loveable! As soon as you enter, you're greeted with abundant natural light coming from above, creating a cozy dining experience! · ▫️During brunch hours, the crowd is manageable. We went on a weekend and it wasn't too crowded, so no need to wait for seating (we had made a reservation in advance, but walk-ins seemed possible). They also have a bar and bakery, making the menu quite extensive. · 🧇Tikoy Pandan waffle It has mochi inside, which makes it soft and delicious as a dessert! · 🥓Wagyu Tapsilog It has a Korean taste to it, and although it looks small, it's actually quite filling! The combination of meat and scrambled eggs, with a crispy touch, is incredibly satisfying! · 🥩Tochino Silog The grilled pork belly is amazingly flavorful and substantial. The portion is really generous. I actually quite like their rice, it somehow complements their dishes perfectly. · ▫️Their dishes may not look huge in terms of portion, but they are solid and satisfying. Surprisingly, we couldn't finish our plates 😂 It exceeded my expectations! I thought we could even order one more dessert, but apparently, I was being too ambitious 😂 #BayAreaFood #BayAreaLiving #WhereToGoInBayArea #HiddenGemsRestaurant #Brunch #WeekendPlans #DateNightSpot #WeekendFoodHunting #InstagrammableBrunchSpots #FoodExploration

Christian Russo

Wait! Real Texas Barbecue in the Bay Area!!

🍖Horn Barbecue 📍 2534 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, CA 94607 ▫️Since I previously went to Texas and couldn't stop thinking about the barbecue, I was thrilled to find a more authentic Texas barbecue place in the Bay Area. 🥰 Let's hurry and give it a try! ▫️They opened at 11 AM and by 11:15 AM, there was already a long line. The line moved quite slowly, with about 5-10 minutes per group. Only two groups were allowed in at a time, and we waited for about half an hour. ▫️Unfortunately, they had run out of ribs today 😭😭😭, but it was a pleasant surprise to discover that their cornbread was absolutely delicious!! #BayAreaWeekendPlans #BayAreaLiving #BayArea #Barbecue #Foodie #FoodRecommendation #FoodDiary #WeekendPlans #TexasBarbecue #BayAreaCuisine

Christian Russo

Hot and comfortable Old-School Beef Noodle House in San Francisco🍜

🍜PPQ Beef Noodle House 📍 1816 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122 - An old-school beef noodle shop in San Francisco that has maintained its taste for decades. I had a good impression when I tried it a while ago, so I couldn't resist revisiting when I saw it nearby. Since my stomach hasn't been feeling well lately, I wanted something hot and comforting, and a bowl of Pho seemed perfect. - The portion of noodle soup is generous, even the medium-sized bowl is enough. The vegetables, broccoli 🥦 and shrimp rolls, are fresh, and the service is fast! Indeed, enjoying hot noodle soup while it's still hot is the most comforting. - PPQ Beef Noodle House offers a combination of raw beef slices, beef balls, beef tripe, and more in a bowl of noodle soup, making it the most diverse bowl of beef noodle. I personally love it! You can taste all the different ingredients in one go. - Another favorite of mine is the Five-Spice Chicken. The noodle soup and chicken pieces are served separately. The broth for the noodle soup is flavorful, and the chicken is fried to perfection - crispy and tender. You can have a spoonful of noodle soup and a bite of chicken separately or mix it according to your preference. #WeekendIdeaInBayArea #BayAreaLiving #BayArea #BayAreaCuisine #FoodRecommendation #Foodie #PopularFoodOnXiaohongshu #MyFoodDiary #WeekendFoodAdventure #FoodHunting #OldSchoolEstablishment

Mrs. Andrea Ayala

Bay Area Food | Drinking a Cup of Coconut Milk Cloud ☁️

Christian Russo

Bay Area Food | A festive Chinese New Year celebration 🧧 Let's eat Peking duck together

🦆 YH Beijing 颐和北京 📍 500 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 ▫️ We made a dinner gathering with friends on the first day of the Lunar New Year and chose this American-style Chinese restaurant mainly for the Peking duck! It's necessary to make a reservation for the duck in advance, and they usually serve it three ways: roasted duck, duck bone soup, and minced duck lettuce wraps. The portion size is quite good! ▫️ Since our dining companions are from different countries, we opted for a fusion restaurant where the Peking duck is especially good! The other dishes have more of an American-Chinese taste, like this spicy tofu 🤣 it almost seems like a joke; the walnut shrimp is also very good! The shrimp is super large! The other dishes are not bad, just don't judge them based on authentic Chinese standards. ▫️ Their various kinds of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are pretty good. We ordered the crab meat, spicy, and black truffle ones, and they tasted decent! Nothing outstanding, but still tasty. The spicy one is only slightly spicy, so even those who can't handle spice can safely enjoy it; the black truffle flavor is very faint; the crab meat one was my favorite. If you're a small group, they have a platter with different flavors that you can order. ▫️ Finally, it's the Year of the Rabbit! We also ordered steamed buns in the shape of rabbits. These bunny buns are really chubby 🤣🤣🤣 chubby bunnies 🐰 Wishing everyone a prosperous Year of the Rabbit! 🧧 🧧 The restaurant's Chinese New Year ambiance is truly amazing! Various hanging decorations, small ornaments, and you instantly feel like you're in the Lunar New Year! Such a festive atmosphere, love it! The restaurant was packed that night, so I recommend making a reservation in advance. #GlobalFoodieTeam #FoodDiaries #PekingDuck #MyFoodJournal #Tonight'sDinner #DateNightRestaurant #HiddenGemRestaurant #WeekendFoodAdventure #MyFoodSecrets #BayAreaFood #BayAreaLiving #ChineseNewYear #OverseasLiving

Steven Arnold

Bay Area Food | Signature Wonton and Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns at an Old Restaurant in San Francisco

🍜 Hon's Wun-Tun House 📍 733 Washington St, San Francisco, CA, 94108 In the old restaurant, Hon's Wun-Tun House, located in San Francisco's Chinatown, the new location is truly eye-catching. The clean and tidy shop, as well as the glass window where dumplings are handmade, attract people's attention and make them want to try! The new shop has not been open for long, it is spacious and clean, with a more trendy feel. The menu is also more diverse, with signature dishes including fresh shrimp wonton, wonton noodles, steamed porridge, Xiao Long Bao, and pan-fried rice rolls. Spicy Beef Tendon The beef slices are really thick! Neatly arranged with spicy oil on top, the cucumber slices underneath help balance the flavors. A great choice for an appetizer. Seaweed Shrimp Wonton Soup This bowl is really satisfying! The wontons are plump and filled with solid meat filling, visible chunks of shrimp, and the broth is refreshing. The portion of seaweed is generous. Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns Freshly cooked pan-fried buns that are super hot! They burned my mouth twice. The skin is half crispy and half tender, and inside the filling is solid. Beggar's Pouch with Intestine This one is a bit surprising! The outer skin of the intestine is super crispy, while the inside is soft and glutinous. Definitely worth a try! However, I recommend pairing it with a vegetarian dish as it can be a bit greasy. Hong Kong-Style Milk Tea + Hong Kong-Style Ying Yang The tea flavor is rich and aromatic, and it comes in a large cup, making it a great value. Char Siu Rice Noodle Rolls are their specialty, but be aware of the timing. They're only available until 3 PM, so if you want to try them, come early. We came during dinner time and missed out on them. Next time, we'll make it a point to come specifically for the rice noodle rolls. #GlobalFoodieSquad #BayAreaLiving #BayAreaFood #OldRestaurantFlavor #NewlyOpenedOldRestaurant #SanFranciscoFood #SanFranciscoExploration #SanFranciscoChinatown #FreshShrimpWonton #ChineseHeritageBrand #GuangdongRiceRolls #CharSiuRiceNoodleRolls #MyFoodDiary #HiddenGemRestaurantShare