Braised Beef at Suppenkuche in San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco in Food Photos

Now that I've had some time since returning from the United States in late June, I thought it would be a good opportunity to do a full photo essay of some of the cities visited.

So first up is...

San Francisco

If you live in San Francisco or are planning to visit, check out the Foodsherpas.com Ate8 city guides on Foursquare and Foodspotting. It's 8 foods/restaurants to check in at and try some food!

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On to the photos...

Suppenkuche:
Suckling pig in bier sauce, served with bread dumpling and sauerkraut from Suppenkuche in San Francisco, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/suppenkuche.html

Yank Sing:
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) from Yank Sing in San Francisco, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/xiao-long-bao-soup-dumplings-from-yank.html

Suppenkuche:
Suckling pig in bier sauce, served with red cabbage and Knoodle from Suppenkuche in San Francisco, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/suppenkuche.html

Blue Mermaid:
New England & California Clam Chowder from Blue Mermaid in San Fracnisco, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/new-england-california-clam-chowder.html

PPQ Dungeoness:
Crispy Vietnamese egg rolls from PPQ Dungeoness in San Francisco, CA

PPQ Dungeoness:
Tasty crab from PPQ Dungeness in San Francisco, CA. Recipe tastes like it's stolen from KFC, it's so good.

Yank Sing:
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) from Yank Sing in San Francisco, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/xiao-long-bao-soup-dumplings-from-yank.html

Yank Sing:
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) from Yank Sing in San Francisco, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/xiao-long-bao-soup-dumplings-from-yank.html

Mel's Drive In:
After 6 months living outside the US and turkey being nonexistent on Buenos Aires menus, I treated myself to a dish of hot turkey in gravy with mashed potatoes, steam vegetables, onion rings and or course, cranberry sauce. From Mel's Drive-in in San Francisco, CA.

Memphis Minnies:
Memphis rib and pulled pork lunch with sweet potatoes, smoked beans and corn bread from Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint in San Francisco. Foodsherpas.com review at
http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/memphis-minnies-bbq-joint-in-san.html

Rosamunde Sausage Grill:
Just some of the sausage selection from Rosamunde Sausage Grill in San Francisco, CA (Haight st. location). Foodsherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/wild-boar-apple-sausage-from-rosamunde.html

Rosamunde Sausage Grill:
Just some of the sausage selection from Rosamunde Sausage Grill in San Francisco, CA (Haight st. location). Foodsherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/wild-boar-apple-sausage-from-rosamunde.html

Hyde Street Seafood:
Pan Seared Scallops in Ginger Cream Sauce from Hyde Street Seafood House in San Francisco, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/pan-seared-scallops-in-ginger-cream.html

Rosamunde Sausage Grill:
Wild Boar and apple sausage from Rosamunde Sausage Grill in San Francisco, CA (Mission location). Foodsherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/wild-boar-apple-sausage-from-rosamunde.html

Rosamunde Sausage Grill:
Spicy Italian sausage with onions and peppers from Rosamunde Sausage Grill in San Francisco, CA (Mission location). Foodsherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/wild-boar-apple-sausage-from-rosamunde.html

Nothing better for a cold, rainy San Francisco day than some hot udon soup with tempura in Japantown.

Suppenkuche:
Roast venison medallions in plum sauce, served with red cabbage and potato pancakes from Suppenkuche in San Francisco, CA. FoodSherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/suppenkuche.html

John's Grill:
Filet of Sole Stuffed with Shrimp & Crab from John's Grill in San Francisco, CA. Foodsherpas.com review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/filet-of-sole-stuffed-with-shrimp-crab.html

Suppenkuche:
Roasted goose in bier sauce with potato pancake and red cabbage from Suppenkuche. Here's the review on FoodSherpas.com : http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/01/suppenkuche.html

Great American BBQ:
Memphis ribs with HUGE side dishes of smokey baked beans and mahed potatoes from Great American BBQ in Alameda, CA

House of Prime Rib:
Beet salad from the House of Prime Rib in San Francisco, CA. 
Review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/house-of-prime-rib-in-san-francisco.html

House of Prime Rib:
Excellent prime rib with creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and gravy with Yorkshire pudding from House of Prime Rib in San Francisco, CA. Review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2011/08/house-of-prime-rib-in-san-francisco.html

Muracci's:
Ebi Fry curry from Muracci's in San Francisco, CA

Crustatean:
Seafood raviolis, garlic noodles, mussels from Crustatean in San Francisco. Good Asian fusion tapas.

Memphis Minnies:
tasty pork rib app and corn muffin at Memphis Minnie's in San Francisco.

Yank Sing:
Yank Sing soup dumpings from the Spear St. location in San Francisco, CA.
Review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2010/10/yank-sing-soup-dumplings.html

Yank Sing:
This is how shrimp were meant to be served: stuffed and fried from Yank Sing in San Francisco, CA. Review at http://www.foodsherpas.com/2010/10/yank-sing-soup-dumplings.html

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House of Prime Rib in San Francisco

House of Prime Rib:
Prime rib with creamed spinach,
mashed potatoes and gravy, along with
Yorkshire pudding.

   For the past few years, whether living in Los Angeles or in Buenos Aires, I have a few "go-to" restaurants in San Francisco that I have to fit into each trip. So you can imagine the difficulty in squeezing them all in when it's a short trip. But along with Suppenkuche and Yank Sing, a third surprising restaurant has made it's way onto the list for me: House of Prime Rib.

I cringe at the name of the place. When one here's "House of" anything, it's usually a sign that the establishment is very far from being a top quality option for a given food. But I gave House of Prime Rib a shot, as upon a trip from Los Angeles and in San Francisco, I was in the mood for...you guessed it...prime rib.

To say I was surprised would be an understatement.

In fact, now that I live in the great beef capital of the world, Argentina, I still find myself visiting House of Prime rib with each visit to the US. While the beef is excellent in Argentina, virtually every option I have for it requires only getting beef in grilled form via a parrilla. And sometimes, you miss the good old fashioned concept of slow roasting meats versus the flash heat grilling technique that is so popular in Argentina.

So at House of Prime Rib, you get exactly that: slow roasted prime rib.

You're only decision really needs to be in the size of the cut of meet.

Each meal comes with the House of Prime Rib signature spinning beet salad, which is one of my favorites. Side dishes are mashed potatoes and gravy with their creamed spinach. Each meal also comes along with Yorkshire pudding.

House of Prime Rib spinning beet salad.

What makes House of Prime Rib so special for hearty eaters is that they actually offer you "seconds". So still hungry? No worries, they'll cut you another piece free of charge.

The ambiance of House of Prime Rib is a win as well. It has the feel of a traditional US steakhouse, with a number of large rooms and short hallways and corridors the upon exploring show you how large the actual space is.

Reservations are recommended. I've gone 5 or so times and always have an hour wait without reservations as the place is filled most nights. I actually don't mind as they have a nice bar area and keep you snacking via their own mixed nut individual serving jars.

If you're in San Francisco and craving some prime rib, look no further than House of Prime Rib.


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Suppenküche

Suckling Pig in Bier Sauce &Venison Medallions with Potato Pancakes

Just like pizza, pastrami and Virgil's BBQ are necessary components of every New York trip I go on, Suppenküche is the key to my trips to San Francisco.

I always try to plan a SF trip with a Saturday involved, since it's the only say they serve their special Suckling Pig in Bier Sauce. I've posted about this perfect meal before. Here's my most recent Saturday Suppenküche trip from 1/8/11.

You can't go wrong with the rest of the items on the Suppenküche menu. 

When I'm fortunate enough to be in the Bay Area for a few days, I usually go there for the venison medallions for my second trip. Swapping out the spätzle for potato pancakes is a big win.

UPDATE: June 24, 2011

It's time for a new dish to be added to the Suppenkuche mix here. Behold: roast goose in bier sauce with potato pancake and red cabbage. This dish is perhaps even better than the suckling pig, which is saying a lot.

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Suppenküche

I've almost always made sure when I travel to the Bay area, that I goto this place. In fact, I've driven and flown from LA just to go there. I've had little luck finding a comparison to te fine Bavarian food from Germany and Suppenkuche is a fine alternatative to flying to Europe.

A quick reminder...Saturday is the only day for the Roast Suckling Pig in beer sauce with the bread dumplings. I recommend swapping sour kraut in favor of the red cabbage...it's a better pairing in my book.


525 Laguna St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-9289


Photo by Lolia S. on Yelp

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