Foreign Cinema in the Mission is still one of the most unique restaurants in San Francisco, and you need to come here at least once in your life.

Farmhouse Kitchen in Oakland’s Jack London is a festive Thai restaurant perfect for birthdays and large groups.

Wood Tavern is an upscale American restaurant that serves an incredible pan-fried chicken.

Burma Superstar in Oakland’s Temescal makes flavorful Burmese dishes - and a life-changing tea leaf salad.

TrueBurger, a fast-food style spot in Oakland, has mastered the art of three simple things: burgers, fries, shakes.

The original Champa Garden in Oakland’s Ivy Hill serves exceptional Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese specialties.

This Korean pub is open until 2am, so come here for late-night soju, BBQ, and chicken wings.

Shan Dong serves hand-made noodles and exceptional Chinese dishes in Oakland’s Chinatown.

Nari is a Thai restaurant in Japantown with a breathtaking dining room and food worth traveling across town for.

Seven Hills is an Italian neighborhood spot between Nob and Russian Hills that makes good pasta, but everything else is hit-or-miss.

Yamo is a small Burmese spot in the Mission with great (and cheap) food.

Zuni Cafe in Civic Center is an SF classic that still deserves your attention.

Dear Inga in the Mission serves incredible Eastern European comfort food in a beautiful space that looks straight out of a magazine.

Marla Bakery is an excellent spot for pastries and brunch in the Richmond - get a spot on the back patio.

Hina Yakitori in NoPa does an incredible omakase-style menu almost entirely of chicken.

Oma San Francisco Station in the Japan Center is an affordable entry into omakase.