restaurant reviews Archives - Mission Local

People gather and converse at a bar with a geometric mural, pendant lights, and a metallic ceiling; some are seated at the counter, others stand and socialize.

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Review: At Beretta, what’s old is new again

by Maria C. Ascarrunz January 19, 2026, 3:01 amJanuary 20, 2026, 12:32 pm

Sidewalk view of a modern building with large glass windows and metal siding, partially shaded by trees, on a clear day.

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Review: Shizen Vegan Sushi & Omakase aims high and nails it

by Maria C. Ascarrunz December 19, 2025, 11:55 amDecember 19, 2025, 3:20 pm

Storefront of Pho Star restaurant with a teal exterior, large windows, and a sign advertising noodle soups, sandwiches, and grill; an "OPEN" sign is visible in the window.

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Review: Phở Star, casual Vietnamese in the Mission District

by Maria C. Ascarrunz November 26, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 9, 2025, 11:45 am

A person walks past the corner entrance of Big Finish Wine Tavern on a city street lined with buildings and shopfronts.

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Review: May Big Finish Wine Tavern live long and prosper

by Maria C. Ascarrunz November 2, 2025, 10:25 amDecember 9, 2025, 12:06 pm

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Review: Precita Social offers upscale casual cooking in a familiar space

by Maria C. Ascarrunz October 16, 2025, 4:00 amOctober 16, 2025, 10:23 am

A person stands outside the entrance of Cuisine of Nepal, with an open sign and the business hours clearly visible on the restaurant door.

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Review: Cuisine of Nepal in the Mission makes a comeback!

by Maria C. Ascarrunz September 27, 2025, 8:05 am

A man stands and smiles inside a Caribbean-inspired restaurant with a bar on one side, tables set for dining, and lush plants decorating the space.

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Caribbean cuisine makes comeback at Sangria & Salt on Mission Street

by Sage Ríos Mace September 23, 2025, 1:50 pmSeptember 25, 2025, 10:27 am

A person walks past the entrance of a restaurant called "Fenikkusu" with a glass door, large window, and visible signage on a city street.

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Review: Fenikkusu Omakase & Tapas is a neighborhood treasure

by Maria C. Ascarrunz September 9, 2025, 4:00 amSeptember 9, 2025, 1:11 pm

Green building with pink double doors, triangular windows, two outdoor tables with green chairs, and street reflections in the glass. The address 3481 is above the door.

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Regalito El Mil Amores: New venture in a familiar space

by Maria C. Ascarrunz August 21, 2025, 11:00 am

Street view of a corner restaurant with a sign reading "Hem By ELEGY," a visible menu in the window, and an illuminated "OPEN" sign. Cars are parked along the street.

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Hẻm by Lequy: Not your typical Vietnamese

by Maria C. Ascarrunz August 1, 2025, 1:00 pm

People are seated at yellow tables outside and standing at the entrance of a restaurant called "Calçheria," with an "OPEN" sign in the window.

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At Dolores Waterfall Cevicheria in S.F., ceviche is the thing!

by Maria C. Ascarrunz July 23, 2025, 1:36 pmJuly 24, 2025, 11:59 am

Two steamed bao buns filled with meat, scallions, and sauce, served on a tray with a decorative ceramic cat figure and a bowl of greens in the background.

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The Rabbit Hole: Inventive Asian food in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights

by Maria C. Ascarrunz July 2, 2025, 11:20 amJuly 4, 2025, 6:22 pm

A mural of a large rooster with other animals and people in a colorful landscape decorates the wall of a restaurant where diners sit at tables.

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Review: At Roosters Peruvian Rotisserie, el pollo no es loco

by Maria C. Ascarrunz June 20, 2025, 3:13 pmJune 23, 2025, 7:15 pm

People dine at outdoor tables of a busy restaurant with yellow and orange lanterns and a decorated planter on the sidewalk. The restaurant interior is visible through large windows.

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Review: Anatolian Table brings Aegean flavors to the Mission

by Maria C. Ascarrunz May 31, 2025, 1:01 pm

Street view of a Krispy Krunchy Chicken storefront with signs on the windows, located at a corner in a sunny urban area with palm trees and people nearby.

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Review: Krispy Krunchy Chicken, gas station favorite, comes to 24th St.

by Maria C. Ascarrunz May 14, 2025, 4:00 amMay 14, 2025, 5:19 pm