10 Best Asian Restaurants In San Francisco, California, USA

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San Francisco, a city situated in northern California, has a little bit of everything for all visitors. The main highlight of this city is its Victorian houses, year-round fog, cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge. Guests can engage in hiking tours, cultural tours and city tours either by themselves or with a guide. There are several landmarks to see like the Jefferson Airplane House and Cliff House. Those with interests in nature and wildlife have over 35 parks to choose from including Yosemite National Park. The most important part of a visit is getting to taste new food. San Francisco is the perfect place to get Asian food as it has a variety of restaurants serving Asian cuisines. Check out this list of the best Asian restaurants in San Francisco, California.

1. Lao Table


If you are looking for authentic Thai cuisine, visit Lao Tale located in 1492nd street. Lalita Souksamlane, the chef here, takes you to Northern Thailand with her recipes. They serve delicious meals including appetizers and salads which you can eat from the restaurant or take home with you. On their social media pages and website, you will find lots of food pictures and their menu. Visit their site, choose what you’d love to eat and give them a call to order for your food. You can also make reservations for special occasions.

Lao Table

Address: 149 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Website: Lao Table

Average price for two: from 11 USD to 30 USD

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 11:00am – 3:00pm 4:30pm – 10:00pm Saturday 5:00pm – 10:00pm

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2. China Live

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Chef George Chen creates a unique dining experience of the Chinese cuisine. The interior of this restaurant is decorated with black and white family portraits that creates a welcoming charm. The chef of the restaurant showcases the best of seasonal Chinese ingredients and techniques in cookery, so expect the food to be a delicious and special experience. The first course sets the stage, with different tastes of the Chinese flavours awakening your mood for the next course. The desserts are also amazing and balanced; not too sweet or too heavy. Get to China Live and get an experience of a lifetime.

China Live

Address: 644 BROADWAY, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94133

Website:China Live

Average price for two: from 11 USD to 30 USD

Opening hours:MON-THU: 11:30AM-10PM | FRI: 11:30AM-11PM | SAT: 10:30AM-11PM | SUN: 10:30AM-10PM

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3. Borobudur Restaurant

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Source: Photo by Flickr user Selena N. B. H. used under CC BY 2.0

Borobudur restaurant serves the best Indonesian foods that feature a variety of flavours. Just like the name, the restaurant is also very unique with its distinctive taste and style of cooking. They prepare a delicious mix of traditional Eastern flavours and classic Western dishes. Among the famous dishes are the Roti Prata, Nasi Goreng, Nasi pang Plate and Gado. I’m sure you do not understand these titles, why don’t you come down to Borodur restaurant and get a taste of these wonderful cuisines?

Borobudur

Address: 700 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109 b/t Jones St & Leavenworth St, Lower Nob Hill

Website: Borobudur

Average price for two: from 11 USD to 30 USD

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 10:00 pm| Sun 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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4. Thai Spice

General Tao chicken right out of the fryer! Come and get it!

Posted by Thai Spice Restaurant on Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Thai Spice is another option for pure and traditional Thai Cuisine, but this time, served in a more elegant way. The food here is constantly delicious. They have a tasty wine collection and a variety of freshly baked goods which please any sweet tooth. It is a nice place with good service and excellent reviews. You can either eat-in or take-out. Take your better half or your loved ones to this lovely restaurant and watch them appreciate you more.

Thai Spice

Address: 1730 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

Website: Thai Spice

Average price for two: from 11 USD to 30 USD

Opening hours: Sat-Thu 11:00 am - 9:30 pm|Fri 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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5. Khai Restaurant


Chef Khai’s restaurant menu focuses on the agricultural bounty of Vietnam and culinary traditions. Guests here are free to share their allergies, dietary restrictions, and ingredient preferences so that their meals can be prepared uniquely. What a great way to treat customers, right? Get down to Khai’s restaurant and enjoy meals that are good for your health.

Khai Restaurant

Address: 655 Townsend St. (between 7th & 8th St.) San Francisco, CA 94103

Website: Khai Restaurant

Opening hours: Tuesday through Saturday, nightly seatings at 5:30 P.M. and 8:30 P.M

Average price for two: above 61 USD

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6. Basil Canteen

Happier Hours 5:30-7pm weekdays, Popcorn chicken with 'Tom Yum' aioli. Cheers!

Posted by BASIL CANTEEN on Thursday, 1 February 2018

Basil Canteen is another restaurant that offers you the best of their cuisines. They prepare cuisines with Bangkok flavours. While here, you are free to bring in your wine and desserts but at a small cost. It’s located close to Jackon Brewery, an old landmark. Be sure to find amazing service, excellent food and a super clean restaurant.

Basil Canteen

Address: 1489 Folsom St. @ 11th Street San Francisco

Website: Basil Canteeen

Average price for two: from 11 USD to 30 USD

Opening hours: Lunch: 11:30am - 2:30pm Mon - Fri | Dinner: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Nightly

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7. Chubby Noodle

#nood pull or it didn’t happen | #chubbynoodlesf |

Posted by Chubby Noodle Marina on Wednesday, 7 November 2018

To eat at Chubby Noodle or to get your food delivered to you, you can call the restaurant directly through the numbers on their website. Chubby Noodle is a great happy place to eat. There is good music, delicious food and also great service. It is the ideal place to take your noisy and fun friends. If you are in a bad mood, Chubby Noodle will lighten you up either by their good food or the lively customers.

Chubby Noodle

Address: 2205 Lombard St, San Francisco, California 94123

Website: Chubby Noodle

Average price for two: from 11 USD to 30 USD

Opening hours:Mon-Fri 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm| Sat 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm| Sun 10:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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8. Mikaku Restaurant

Go ahead and stare. It's not going anywhere.

Posted by Mikaku Restaurant on Thursday, 5 November 2015

Join the chefs at Mikaku Restaurant on special events and even normal lunches and dinners by visiting this restaurant. It is the ideal place for guests who love Japanese food. They prepare different fish every week from the Japan markets. There are also a variety of Japanese drinks served here. Among the famous food is Sushi, prepared and served uniquely. Their social media pages tell a lot about their food, service and reviews.

Mikaku Restaurant

Address: 323 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108

Website: Mikaku Restaurant

Average price for two: from 11 to 30 USD

Opening hours: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 3:00pm| Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm| Sunday lunch closed| Happy Hour: 5:00 - 7:00pm, Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday 5:00pm - 10:00pm| Thursday - Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm

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9. Asia SF

Who’s ready for this amazing New Years Party ? - ————make your reservation now at ☎️ 415-255-ASIA ———————????? #asiasf...

Posted by AsiaSF on Thursday, 28 December 2017

This place is quite unique. It is a bar and restaurant with transgender performers. Asia SF is a great place for people to learn what transgender is all about. The place features great service and entertainment with each table featuring a great view of the Red Dragon Runway. Asia SF has enough space for small parties of five guests and large parties. Tamarind Chicken Satays, Asia Dila, Salmond Firecrackers, and Ahi burgers are part of what is served at Asia SF.

Asia SF

Address: 201 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 b/t Tehama St & Howard St SoMa

Website: Asia SF

Average price for two: from 31 to 60 USD

Opening Hours Sun, Wed, Thur, Fri: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sat: 5:00 pm - 2:00 am

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10. E&O kitchen & bar

Mark your calendar for Feb. 5th, Year of the Pig! We'll be celebrating with plenty of piggy-inspired dishes and desserts.? #EandOSF

Posted by E&O Kitchen and Bar on Monday, 14 January 2019

From May to September, E&O features a variety of Asian menus highlighting spices with a range of health benefits. Chef de Cuisine Michael Siegel and AGM Ace Chon seek to offer their guests a life-changing experience. This place is ideal for dates, meet-ups with friends on happy hour, family night outs and also private meetings. Book your space today and bring your appetite with you. It is a lovely restaurant on three floors that allows tourists and locals to stay in one place.

E&O kitchen & bar

Address: 314 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Website: E&O kitchen & bar

Average price for two: from 11 to 30 USD

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm

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Check through our list and get yourself a place that matches your preferences, and enjoy the array of Asian cuisines served in the restaurants mentioned.

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