Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
My daughter thinks this is the best Burmese food in SF! This small restaurant has been a local favorite for decades. Put your cell number on the wait list, and browse at Green Apple while you wait.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StMy daughter thinks this is the best Burmese food in SF! This small restaurant has been a local favorite for decades. Put your cell number on the wait list, and browse at Green Apple while you wait.
I think this is the best local Burmese restaurant, but my daughter likes Burma Superstar. The food here is great, and the atmosphere is lovely. The fish cake salad and the whole fish are great!!
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Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StI think this is the best local Burmese restaurant, but my daughter likes Burma Superstar. The food here is great, and the atmosphere is lovely. The fish cake salad and the whole fish are great!!
Great sushi, interesting rolls and other menu items. Right around the corner.
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Sushi Bistro
452 Balboa StGreat sushi, interesting rolls and other menu items. Right around the corner.
Wonderful Russian restaurant only one block from our house.
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Katia's Russian Tea Room
600 5th AvenueWonderful Russian restaurant only one block from our house.
One of the best Thai restaurants in SF. Buy their cookbook "Beyond Curry" and you can make great Thai food at home!
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Marnee Thai
1243 Lincoln WayOne of the best Thai restaurants in SF. Buy their cookbook "Beyond Curry" and you can make great Thai food at home!
Village Pizzeria
1 Clement StBetter than Giorgio's, in my opinion.
Giorgio's Pizzeria
151 Clement StVery popular pizza place!
Sister restaurant to Burma Superstar. A bit more "fusion" than traditional Burmese, but with some of the same popular menu items And not as crowded!
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B Star
127 Clement StSister restaurant to Burma Superstar. A bit more "fusion" than traditional Burmese, but with some of the same popular menu items And not as crowded!
Le Soleil
133 Clement StExcellent Vietnamese food, upscale setting.
Popular cafe with outdoor seating, close to Rossi Playground.
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Velo Rouge Cafe
798 Arguello BlvdPopular cafe with outdoor seating, close to Rossi Playground.
Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa StExcellent Russian bakery.
Hunan and Mandarin food, reasonably priced. A little out of our immediate neighborhood, but worth it!
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Eliza's
2877 California StHunan and Mandarin food, reasonably priced. A little out of our immediate neighborhood, but worth it!
Delicious dim sum with a lot of variety, especially seafood options.
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Ton Kiang
5821 Geary BlvdDelicious dim sum with a lot of variety, especially seafood options.
Kitchen Istanbul
349 Clement StTurkish food, delicious, and reasonably priced.
Shopping
Great independent bookstore. Browse here while you wait for a table at Burma Superstar!
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Green Apple Books
506 Clement StGreat independent bookstore. Browse here while you wait for a table at Burma Superstar!
Essentials
Safeway
735 7th AveGrocery store with pharmacy two blocks away. 24-hours.
Everything Else
Rent bikes or in-line skates! The park is closed to cars on Sundays-- the best time to bike with kids.
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Golden Gate Park Bike & Skate
3038 Fulton StRent bikes or in-line skates! The park is closed to cars on Sundays-- the best time to bike with kids.
Sightseeing
LOVE the Japanese Tea Gardens! They have several free days if you get there early, so check their website.
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Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrLOVE the Japanese Tea Gardens! They have several free days if you get there early, so check their website.
Recently rennovated museum and aquarium. Check out the "living roof"!
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrRecently rennovated museum and aquarium. Check out the "living roof"!
Breathtakingly beautiful building, housing amazing tropical plants.
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I-Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrBreathtakingly beautiful building, housing amazing tropical plants.
Entertainment & Activities
The first children's playground in the country, with super-long slides built into the side of a hill. Beautiful carousel has been recently rennovated.
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Koret Playground
The first children's playground in the country, with super-long slides built into the side of a hill. Beautiful carousel has been recently rennovated.
Ice cream shop with a mechanical pony ride! Kids love this place.
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Toy Boat Dessert Cafe
401 Clement StIce cream shop with a mechanical pony ride! Kids love this place.