Papalotes Mexican Grill
On our way out of San Fran to LA, we stopped over at Papalotes, that has soyrizo tacos & burritos --perfect for the vegan/vegetarians in our crew. I had the fish tacos. The hot sauce they give with the comp...
Little Star Pizza
We met up with Pavan's friend, Jeff, for pizza dinner. Pavan had planned that we'd go to Delfina (a popular San Fran Neapolitan-style pizza place), but because it was Jeff's choice since he's moving out of town...
Western Restaurant and Donut Shop
Right next to Mission District BART station where a lot of strung-out homeless hang, I came across Western Restaurant selling Donuts, Smoothies, Ice Cream and Chinese food. Super cheap at $1 per Chinese item ov...
Hu Tieu Nam Vang
Pavan and I walked all around Chinatown in search for what I was looking for --big noodle soup bowl. I've been interested in the west coast noodle since my friend Jimmy raves about the Oakland Chiu Chow noodle ...
Louie’s Dim Sum – Shark Fin Dumplings
We went to a small hole selling mostly dumplings in plain view. Four Shark Fin Dumplings for $1.90. I didn't notice any of the shark fin texture, but did notice the salty pork and shrimp. Not too bad for the pr...
Eastern Bakery in Chinatown San Fran
Eastern Bakery, "The First Bakery in Chinatown." A couple of small old Chinese ladies taking orders alongside trays of mooncakes and red bean and lotus cakes filling the tiny shop. I first ordered a steam pork...
Chinatown San Francisco
My grandfather used to live in the heart of Chinatown, San Francisco on Grant St before he was insisted on moving to Orlando with the rest of my family so they can take care of him in his later years. I've alwa...
Tartine Bakery Treats in the Park
Brunch picnic in Dolores Park. Pavan and I picked up some tea cakes and quiche from the popular Tartine bakery (James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef 2008). I dread long lines, but it went relatively qu...