Dark Waters: Seaweed infused Roku gin, kombu, squid ink, junmai sake, sochu sesame oil, vegan foamer ($16)
Burger w/ brioche bun, sharp cheddar, gochujang aioli ($14)
Sesame Peanut Noodles w/ fried garlic, cucumber, scallions ($9)
Smash burger
sandwiches, food
food
food
Smashed burger ($15).
noodle soup, ramen and noodles, ramen, noodle dish, noodles, food
Inside
House salad with sesame dressing
Sticky rice roll 2/5
Spare ribs
Outside
food, sandwich, sandwiches
Vibe
Live wire Heartbreaker ($18).
Catch up brunch with friends
Ice cream sandwich
outside
a bar with a lot of bottles
Storefront
Popcorn chicken
Bao, sesame peanut noodles, and popcorn chicken
Dana L.
Dec 31, 2024
I came here for brunch with some friends on a weekend. We were immediately seated- there wasn't too many people. I did notice that there were some seats reserved. We ordered all kinds of food here, including rice ball, waffle, fries, porridge, and scallion pancake. All the food was really good. The porridge is on the blander side, the waffle wasn't too sweet, and the food was reflective of how your Asian parents might like it. It all tasted more authentic than expected, and I truly enjoyed the food here. The boba itself was also pretty good. The balls weren't very sweet at all, and you could tell that they made it from scratch. Overall, I really liked this place and I'd want to come back!
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Ziyan C.
Jan 5, 2025
We had a reservation for lunch at 1:30pm on a Saturday. It was probably not needed as there were only a couple other diners while we were there. I also called and left a message to say we were running late; they don't monitor their messages. Despite being not very busy, they also did not have anything set up for my reservation when we arrived, and didn't seem to know to expect us when I said we were here for our reservation. The service was fine. They brought us a cucumber dish which turns out was intended for another table, and just let us have it for free. I asked for the sesame noodles which are usually only on the dinner menu since it seemed like something our kids might like, and they made it for us (and were able to leave off the sesame seeds.Total cost about $120 total for 2 drinks, 4 dishes. COCKTAILS* Sunshine Breaks the Clouds ($16) - 4.5 stars. Incredibly well balanced and tasty. I was hoping for the Pink Slipper, the other cocktail with egg white, per our server's recommendation, but they didn't have it available.* Mochi Waffle ($12) - 4 stars. Nice crisp. * Fried Chicken Sandwich ($16) - 4.5 stars. Tasty! Moist meat with crunchy breading; flavorful toppings; soft but structurally sufficient bun; and the vinaigrette dipping sauce was a nice touch.* Beef Wrap ($16) - 4 stars. * Xi Fan ($12) - I didn't try this but my friend enjoyed it! * Cucumbers ($8) - 3.5 stars. Good crunch, nice sauce. Overpriced, though. * Sesame Noodles ($12) - 3.5 stars. Slightly spicy for the kids. Not on the brunch menu but they made it for us!
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Winnie J.
Dec 27, 2024
Came here with a big group of friends and they were able to accommodate all 12 of us! Let's start with the pros: great drinks, great fries, great bar ambiance. Popcorn chicken was good too.Cons: scallion pancakes tasted a little old, and we got the side of "roast pork" too and it was just about the most terrible pork I've had in a restaurant. It was soaking in really salty soy sauce, and the pork was chewy sliced extremely thinly... the noodles were OK. Ribs were OK. Stay for drinks and fries, but maybe not for a dinner.
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Grace M.
Mar 1, 2025
We stopped in for a quick bite and beer during sf beer week. Sadly they were out of the advertised oolong one so hope we can try another time. The sweet potato bao bun special was my favorite and we also got the chicken one. Service was nice and the atmosphere at 5p on a Sunday was very relaxed and quiet
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Jasmine Y.
Feb 22, 2025
Quiet afternoon, but great for meeting up with friends. The service was very attentive , friendly, and quick! The pandan mixed cocktail was creative and very tasty! Tasted like cereal milk! Food was okay, fan Tuan is a little different than I expected but still tasty. The side pickled veggies were crunchy, but a little bitter. Food was more mediocre, nothing amazing.
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Sev V.
Mar 4, 2025
Loved the ambiance and delicious menu! The staff were very friendly accommodating for our larger group.
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Jairo N.
Jan 4, 2025
This place has such an easygoing and laid-back vibe! The food was good, and the drinks were just as enjoyable. The service was decent, everyone was really nice and welcoming, which added to the overall experience.It's definitely more of a casual spot, so don't go in expecting fine dining. But if you're looking for good food and great atmosphere, I'd definitely come back just for the vibes.
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Raya K.
Jul 5, 2024
Really cute bar and restaurant that's a bit out of the way from downtown SF but worth a drive if you're looking for fusion Taiwanese food and drinks. We ordered the burger, sesame noodles, popcorn chicken, bows, and the peach with pandan ice cream. My favorite was the popcorn chicken and the peach specifically.Good ambiance and not too loud!
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Harrison H.
Aug 14, 2024
This is one of my favorite bars in San Francisco! Not only are the cocktails tasty (added bonus for Asian inspired flavors) but their Taiwanese bar food is super tasty!Some stand outs are the popcorn chicken (super crunchy but juicy), fried chicken sandwich (a huge piece of chicken with tangy condiments), pork bao (super juicy) and fries (warm but hefty). All of these dishes took me back to my childhood and were stellar dishes to snack on. Taiwanese food is fairly rare in San Francisco, so I appreciate this bar serving some of my favorite dishes. All the drinks are stellar as well! I recommend the Banana Arhat for an Asian tiki drink, the Passion & Purpose for a citrus refresher, and Golden Child for a liquor forward drink. In terms of service, it was extremely smooth and convenient. We were able to order and pay via a QR code but the server was gracious enough to take our order as well. The food came out quickly!Ambiance was another highlight as well. We came on a Tuesday night and I would say the bar was only half full. It's a great relaxing place to get a quick drink or catch up with friends and not be overwhelmed by a super packed bar. I'm assuming things get busier on the weekend, but overall a solid place to venture out to in Bernal Heights.
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Jacqueline L.
Jul 30, 2024
2.5 stars for just the food. We made a resy reservation for 2 at 7:15pm and got there a bit early. We were seated right away since the whole place only had 1 other party of 2 eating. The menu has limited items and I made the assumption that if there's limited things, they would excel in every item. I was wrong. We ordered:* sesame noodles - only thing I was looking forward to and was high key disappointed * smash burger - it was ok.. hard to mess up a burger * pork belly bao - pork belly was extremely dry * tuna poke - about 6 pieces of cubed tuna, super midOverall, would not come back. We haven't tried the drinks but maybe that'll be better.
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