Diners' Choice: Asian restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Base Camp

4.9

4.9 (269)

$30 and under

Asian

Mission

About the restaurant

At Base Camp we aim to keep your taste buds tingling by inviting you join us and enjoy the blend of unique spices from the land of high mountains, fresh California produce and warm Nepali hospitality.

Top review

Hannah

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

The food was incredible!!! Service was amazing. Definitely recommend

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4.7

4.7 (156)

$30 and under

Asian

Oakland

About the restaurant

Saucy Oakland features fun and delicious Pan-Asian dishes like the Thai Corndog, Hamachi spoons, soy-braised beef short ribs, and garlic noodles. Enjoy our original dishes with a selection of premium sake, sake spritzers, wine, beer, soft drinks, and tea.

We are currently accepting reservations for lunch (Tue-Fri) for parties of 5 or more. We currently DO NOT offer TABLE SERVICE for lunch. We hope to provide this service in the future. Please order at the counter when you arrive.

Happy Hour and Dinner (Wed-Sat).
Brunch on Sundays from 11-2:30PM

Saucy Oakland is a fun and creatively driven project put together by locals Chef Tony and Jenni in 2015. They've partnered up their passion for food to deliver their take on a fun concept that focuses on friends mingling over great food.

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Leah

Dined on 3 Nov 2024

The food was delicious and beautifully plated. The ambiance was cozy and clean. The service was friendly, personable and responsive. We very much enjoyed our dining experience.

DONHAO

4.6

4.6 (58)

$31 to $50

Asian

Danville

About the restaurant

Join us for our Soft Opening from Fri 8/9 - Thur 8/15 (enjoy 20% off and offer your feedback). Our Grand Opening is from Fri 8/16 - Sun 8/18.

DONHAO is a unique Modern Chinese Restaurant that is a gathering place for exquisite cuisine, blending traditional family recipes with modern techniques. Located in the Danville Livery, Donhao was established in August of 2024 offering Dine-in and Takeout for both lunch and dinner. Customers enjoy family-style meals with craft cocktails, beer, and wine.

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DaniloVIP

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Spreading the word! This was the best Chinese food I’ve had in YEARS. It’s maybe a little more expensive than most places, but the servings were substantial and very nicely presented and delicious. I suggest listening to the server’s recommendations (our server was Ash), and be sure to order the green beans. We ordered a second serving (four of us). We had two appetizers, two entrees, a Chow Mein and those two green beans. There was some jasmine rice too. Plenty of food with a few leftovers. Ambiance is austere but classy. And there’s a nice bar.

INDO Restaurant & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (1147)

$31 to $50

Asian

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

INDO Restaurant & Lounge is conveniently located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our culinary vision is of two goals to introduce authentic Indonesian dishes lead by Indonesian native Chef DeCuisine Diana Anwar and offer interpretations of California/French cooking methods via a collaboration between Executive Chef Tommy & Chef Deanna. Our lounge offers craft cocktails made with fresh juices and premium spirits while also showcasing a unique international wine list.

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Barbara

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great holiday celebration dinner at Indo's last night. The atmosphere was very festive, and the food was delicious, as always. Food items arrived promptly as well despite the fact that they were quite busy due to many large groups at the restaurant. Overall great experience and I will definitely plan on coming back in the new year.

Zentarou Sushi and Sake Bar

4.7

4.7 (9)

$31 to $50

Asian

Sunset District

About the restaurant

Join us for fresh fish, cooked delights, Japanese beer, and rare sake—all at affordable prices.

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Suosdey

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Fresh fish, elegant presentation, beautiful space, kind staff

Brochette and Dumpling Grill

4.6

4.6 (33)

$30 and under

Asian

Redwood City

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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bridgetVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Work lunch. Great food and super service. Thank you!

Piglet & Co

4.6

4.6 (21)

$31 to $50

Asian

Mission

About the restaurant

Piglet & Co presents nostalgic flavors in the form of modern Asian comfort food. Located in Mission District of San Francisco. Our non-traditional menus are inspired by childhood memories, meals shared with us by elders, and our favorite dishes from night markets and Taiwan. Our menu changes often to reflect the current seasons.

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Brent

Dined 7 days ago

I've been eating here since they opened, and everything is always so good, and craveable. The staff is friendly and attentive, great service and a very good vibe!🖖

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Experience

Sunday Supper with Chef Chris

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

4.6 (209)

$31 to $50

Asian

Cow Hollow

About the restaurant

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge, San Francisco’s newest must-visit culinary destination, is now open!

Blue Whale is a culinary oasis in the Marina neighborhood offering an elevated and relaxed dining experience. Enjoy authentic crafted seasonal menu of diverse Asian cuisines in our cozy dining areas, including a private lounge or a spacious outdoor patio. Sip on signature cocktails and share plates with your friends in our welcoming setting. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

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Shareena

Dined 1 day ago

Blue Table was the perfect dinner spot for our annual SF Holiday dinner. The dumplings were delicious, the cocktails perfect, the Christmas tree was beautiful. Smelled like pine .. our server (Ashley) was great and she had fabulous recommendations! It was pricey as expected for the Marina. Would def go again. Highly recommend the baked bbq pork buns and crab and pork dumpling. Family favorites!

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Popular dish

Grilled Halibut

Chotto Matte San Francisco

4.4

4.4 (64)

$50 and over

Asian

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Coming Soon Fall 2023! Situated in Downtown San Francisco, Chotto Matte is renowned for its signature Nikkei Cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and electric atmosphere. Chotto Matte’s chic, contemporary interior is inspired by its Japanese & Peruvian roots, making it a unique dining experience, every time. Key highlights include Chotto’s recognisable bold design, tropical foliage and theatrical robata grill.

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Peter

Dined 5 days ago

A very chic spot. On the eighth floor, seemingly “above it all.” A worthy successor to the now closed Hakkasan.

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Experience

Chotto Hour

Rise Over Run

4.2

4.2 (195)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Gaze out over sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline at Rise Over Run, the lush outdoor rooftop and indoor solarium. Share a South East Asian inspired cocktail — by local legend Danny Louie — or snack on American Asian food offerings of Executive Chef Morgan Depaulo.

Walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged! Reservations are nice, too.

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Katrina

Dined 5 days ago

The view and ambiance of the restaurant were spectacular. The food was delicious but a bit overpriced for what it was. We had the hummus which was good, and said it came with pickled veggies, but it was mostly beets that were almost raw and difficult to eat because they were so hard, but overall the food was delicious. The service was something else. I don't want to say it was bad, because it wasn't, but interesting to say the least. Overall, I do recommend the restaurant as a cool spot to check out.

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