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"what to order"

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Location

San Francisco, CA

Yelping Since

August 2006

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The Mission

My Hometown

Paris, France

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm running

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I give u the truth

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The Last Great Book I Read

Haunted by Palahniuk

My First Concert

Guns n Roses

My Favorite Movie

Usual Suspects

My Last Meal On Earth

Japanese

Current Crush

Hai Ky

Recent Reviews

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2141 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-7960

Ramen Nakamura  

Category: Japanese

3 star rating
 3/20/2009  
I returned here after going 2 years ago with buggy b http://www.yelp.com/bi... (she's a bit harsh but the rating is correct)

All Japanese patrons so I would say it is safe

The fried rice is ok, not stellar. The gyoza is not cool

The ramen is pretty good actually, thumbs up on miso (I think Hakata as well) and shoyu

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2495 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 252-2000

Serpentine  

Category: American (New)
Neighborhoods: Dogpatch, Potrero Hill

5 star rating
 2/22/2009  
Fantastic for brunch, this must be still a sleeper because there is not too much wait. All the food I have tried there is great but if I had to pick I would get the fried egg sandwich with sausage (I could get coaxed into splitting some pancakes too)

You can also call for a reservation. Vive le Dogpatch

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1525 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 252-0133

U-Haul  

Categories: Home Services, Local Services
Neighborhood: Mission

1 star rating
 2/22/2009  
Convenient cuz it's close to where I live but boy is this a sucky place to rent trucks. Super slow service (I guess it is busy) and less than helpful staff.

The guy who helped me get the truck was a little better but there seemed to have total lack of communication with the desk people

All around awful, would not go back if I could

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726 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 668-8896

Ocean Restaurant - CLOSED 

Categories: Dim Sum, Seafood
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

3 star rating
 12/2/2007  
Decent dimsum: shiu mai, pork ribs and 3 different combinations of steamed shrimp and vegetables

I thought they kinda skimmed on the jok/jook/porridge (on the pork and preserved eggs) and the lobster over noodles (sadly on the lobster). Still the $20 twin lobsters deal could be a steal

Also had very standard dou miu (snow peas) with garlic

I don't usually care for service or ambiance at these places but it was kinda bad, the tables are too close to each other. They did sit me by the kitchen, that table is half blocking that entrance.  They also kept using my table to stack plates for service to others, quit that. I think prices are good though I didn't pay

Because of the proximity to the toilet, I kept thinking people walking out of there (and kitchen area) worked in the restaurant, so for once I think uniforms (or just a vest) would be good

More bitching: they have a bunch of big tables so if you're not a party of 8, prepare to share one or wait

The best part may have been walking over to Genki for some crepes

Mayflower is a bit of a ways out there but it's better http://www.yelp.com/bi...
I have to try more dimsum on Clement

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2139 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 931-3333

Marina Pizza & Caffe  

Categories: Pizza, Italian
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3 star rating
 11/22/2007  
Not much to say beside it's a decent slice (thin) late at night

I do have to point out that you get the Frankenstein slice here where you can clearly see the base (old) vs the toppings just sprinkled on (solid: combo, greco) which is a big turn off.. oh well this is the only game in town (in the area) when Orgasmica is closed

Bonus: plenty of space so you can sprawl over a table in your your drunkeness

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1336 U St NW
Washington, DC 20050
(202) 265-0965

Tabaq Bistro  

Categories: Tapas Bars, Mediterranean, Lounges
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor

3 star rating
 11/20/2007  
I got pretty faded here so my recollection is a bit hazy. All the food tasted okay, maybe the one standout was the lamb

Wow
- lamb chops
- decor + view

Ok
- foie gras
- chicken (Pegasus?!)
- mussels
- hummus (iirc)

Thx to our friend Juan for treating us

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7215 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 894-0431

Chung Dai Kam  

Category: Korean

4 star rating
 11/20/2007 2 photos  
I went there with James F (he got the coveted first!) http://www.yelp.com/us...

Our Korean buddy Juan took us there so it had automatic cachet

The kalbi (galbi) is indeed amazing here, even if I hated doing those wraps myself: worth it. The idea is that this kalbi is a different cut from the ones we usually get out here on the west coat. We are treated to all meat, getting the cut below the bones. Makes me think twice of getting kalbi with those three flat bones elsewhere.. Also excellent: the kimchi pancake. I love that stuff

The waitress hooked us up with this super manly soju which came in a little green bottle and kicked our asses

Note: you can skip the bulgogi and yes, Korean bbq will ruin your clothes for the day

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3227 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 255-1600

Deja Vu Pizza and Pasta  

Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Mission

4 star rating
 11/15/2007 2 photos  
My favorite slice in sf, I understand they're with Serrano's on 21st St. I like to eat in there cuz the pie is not that portable (maybe it's more cuz I don't enjoy groping my food). That first table by the window is my spot haha

Hot
- sausage
- mushroom
- pesto (light)
- you almost get two slices with three crusts
- better than Arinells
- mostly empty (around lunch), that can be very quiet and serene
- around $4
- they deliver

Not
- wait is kinda long, you gotta pay your dues for made-to-order
- once, I've had super annoying folks eating next to me causing all kinds of ruckus, bad luck I guess

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1116 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 558-9946

Terroir Natural Wine Merchant  

Category: Wine Bars
Neighborhood: SOMA

3 star rating
 11/15/2007 1 photo  
The space is a bit empty though it also serves as a store so that can be a bit tricky. Something about the layout (or the music or the lighting) doesn't sit well with me. Maybe it just needs more people (but please no sardine-packed crowds like at District)

The place could use a menu so that you can read at your own leisure or take your time to pick. Maybe they want you to talk to them. The owner is actually an American kid who used to be the sommelier from Chez Spencer, hence the connection with the (limited) snack offerings: cheese and salami. He was thriving on the whole knowledge and education thing, so .. yeah that can be good or bad haha

Tried the white flight of wine and some cow cheese. It's funny how the little things like toasting the little pieces of bread make such a huge difference. The whole organic angle is more of a feel good thing for me, like "oh yeah no chemicals". Can't say that it tasted any better or worse

It is cool to have a wine store/"wine bar" in the hood. Bonus for staying open late and what look to be good prices

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1031 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 242-0828

San Tung Chinese Restaurant  

Category: Chinese
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

3 star rating
 11/14/2007  
The constant line at San Tung can drive one crazy. I'm still not too sure about the origin of that place but they have Chinese and Korean signs/menu, serve kimchee as an amuse and have Korean dishes (the noodle). My friend says the cuisine (north east) might be close to the Korean border

I read recently that Golden Rice Bowl across the street might be ok as a substitute if it's too packed http://www.sfbg.com/en...

Yes
- Original dry fried chicken $8
- Seaweed soup (looks quite awful but tastes good) $6.95
- Dried sauteed string beans $6.50
- Beef and vegetables

So so
- Black bean sauce noodles (jajangmyen) $7
- Mushu wrap, I'm just too lazy for that stuff

No
- Pot stickers, celebrated but no go for me (huge size, filling: no, skin: too thick) $5.50
- Pig's ear $5

To try
- Three deluxe spicy sauce noodles $7

Portions are huge so come with people (or appetite). Food comes out atypically slow for a Chinese place

Weekdays get good deals (specials from 11am to 3pm: one dish + soup/rice for $5-7)

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