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Minimalist SoMa spot featuring innovative, ultrapricey American cuisine and renowned tasting menu.
Hours
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 685-4860
Website: http://www.benusf.com/
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Reservations: benusf.com
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Benu
Since opening in 2010, Benu has become a San Francisco destination. Widely … 22 Hawthorne Street, San Srancisco, CA 94105.jpg.
Benu – San Francisco – a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant
Benu is an oasis in the center of the city. Patience seems to define this kitchen in its relentless pursuit of excellence.
Benu – San Francisco Restaurants – Forbes Travel Guide
For diners new to Benu,it’s hard not to get excited when walking down the San Francisco alley that ishome to chef Corey Lee’s signature restaurant.
Reviews
Doah Kwon
All the dishes were excellent, and the wine pairing complemented them so well! The ingredients felt really fresh and high quality. As a Korean, many dishes felt very authentic, while some were creatively reimagined and I loved the combination of both. Our favorite was the roast quail, and I really enjoyed the namul with the steamed bun. The nurungji was the best I’ve ever had and the jangjorim was fantastic with its rich egg yolk and abalone. I loved the desserts as well as they weren’t too sweet and the yakgwa cheese tart was especially delicious. My least favorite was the guandu, as it didn’t feel particularly special or memorable.
… moreBryce Podgorsek
This dinner was about as perfect as I could have hoped for. I will admit, I was nervous at first. Ive been to Alinea in the past and was very disappointed by the experience. I was worried this may also be over-hyped, but wow! What a dinner. The food was spot on in every instance with a generous amount of food. They had so much creativity and innovation throughout the dinner. The staff was so kind. Not stuffy at all. I loved it. My girlfriend and I came for her birthday and they made her a cake, which was a great final touch to the already flawless dinner. We hope to return again!
… moreTimmy Yan
Benu is truly an East meet West affair fine dining establishment. Chef/ Owner Corey Lee carry an extensive resume on his belt and his fine establishment carry a Michelin 3 Stars status. We were lucky enough that my daughter invited our family to celebrate my birthday at the Benu and this is the sixth times our daughter has taking us out for Michelin status restaurant in San Francisco which where we live.
I have worked & owned my Pizza Restaurants my whole life so I truly appreciate when I experienced a restaurant hit all the high notes such as Benu.
Chef Lee has the magic combining ordinary Asian ingredients with Western culinary skills and turn it into extraordinary dishes. I feel so proud of his accomplishments since I am Asian and from a restaurant background.
The ambience of Benu is an open with high ceilings and a modern architectural design with an Asian flare. Is warm, intimate & very comfortable.
The service is very warm and not stuck up liked most other Michelin establishments.
Our sever Tyler was very friendly, informative & engaged, he took us to the kitchen after our meal to meet & photograph with Chef Lee & even took our family photo at the garden of the restaurant as we were leaving.
Benu is expensive but it’s worth every single pennies especially when my daughter is paying
One last thing, I need to mention their Sommelier was so nice to let me dropped off my 2010 Opus One ( not on their wine list) 4 hours prior of our arrival so the wine can be decanted for 3 hours before our dinner which is required according to Chat GPT
… moreI have worked & owned my Pizza Restaurants my whole life so I truly appreciate when I experienced a restaurant hit all the high notes such as Benu.
Chef Lee has the magic combining ordinary Asian ingredients with Western culinary skills and turn it into extraordinary dishes. I feel so proud of his accomplishments since I am Asian and from a restaurant background.
The ambience of Benu is an open with high ceilings and a modern architectural design with an Asian flare. Is warm, intimate & very comfortable.
The service is very warm and not stuck up liked most other Michelin establishments.
Our sever Tyler was very friendly, informative & engaged, he took us to the kitchen after our meal to meet & photograph with Chef Lee & even took our family photo at the garden of the restaurant as we were leaving.
Benu is expensive but it’s worth every single pennies especially when my daughter is paying
One last thing, I need to mention their Sommelier was so nice to let me dropped off my 2010 Opus One ( not on their wine list) 4 hours prior of our arrival so the wine can be decanted for 3 hours before our dinner which is required according to Chat GPT
Paul Nguyen
Benu is something special. It’s the story telling, the warm service personalities, the obsession over details in the food and the proudest of fermenting things from scratch. It has enough accolades and attention already so you just need to pick up any review where you’ll find the details of it, but this is just my endorsement that it is all true. Some places you might find in a city and want to tick it off the list perhaps, but this is not that, it’s one I’d want to go back to one day if I’m in town and the booking gods allow for it.
… morePiggly Wiggly
Michelin 3-star Benu offers a polished Asian fusion tasting menu (~$500+ per person, booked via Tock). Presentation and service are excellent, but flavors felt more like elevated comfort food (congee, rice, dumplings, kimbap). Interesting to try once if you are a Michelin star collector, but not worth the price for the taste alone.
… moreRinka Yoshida
Great execution but I was not amazed by the dishes considering the cost The service was okay, feels like they lacked a bit of attention to details 🙁
… moreWei-Ai Tai
Amazing dining experience at Benu in downtown San Francisco. Innovative dishes inspired by Korean, Chinese, and Japanese flavors. Flawless presentation, immaculate service, and every bite was delicious. There is a lot of food to savor, so come hungry! Use the valet service, as parking might not be easy to find.
… moreAlex Garbarini
TL;DR: Benu is the best restaurant! It is worth a special trip just to visit.
For context, my wife and I decided to power through all the SF adjacent Michelin restaurants. Benu is the most memorable and unique. After two flawless visits it’s clear to us the restaurant is inspired.
The food, of course, is spectacular. Course after course of “small delicacies” (such as the anchovy toast). Gentle, intentional progression to mains. And fabulous dessert (they made our group a whole cake). You’ll leave satisfied. Go for the beverage pairing, also!
Service is calm, slowly paced, and luxurious.
Staff are knowledgeable to a ludicrous level. We had a question on the soy sauce making process happening in the garden and labeled it a “pop quiz.” The response was so detailed we jokingly asked what wood composed the dining table. Immediately, we were answered. That server then began “pop quizzing” other servers. All servers answered all questions correctly. It was hilarious and impressive, both.
I hope they didn’t mind our antics. I want to go back already.
… moreFor context, my wife and I decided to power through all the SF adjacent Michelin restaurants. Benu is the most memorable and unique. After two flawless visits it’s clear to us the restaurant is inspired.
The food, of course, is spectacular. Course after course of “small delicacies” (such as the anchovy toast). Gentle, intentional progression to mains. And fabulous dessert (they made our group a whole cake). You’ll leave satisfied. Go for the beverage pairing, also!
Service is calm, slowly paced, and luxurious.
Staff are knowledgeable to a ludicrous level. We had a question on the soy sauce making process happening in the garden and labeled it a “pop quiz.” The response was so detailed we jokingly asked what wood composed the dining table. Immediately, we were answered. That server then began “pop quizzing” other servers. All servers answered all questions correctly. It was hilarious and impressive, both.
I hope they didn’t mind our antics. I want to go back already.
jcl
Benu is seriously impressive! I love all the small delicacies especially the anchovy dish. Everything felt super refined but still chill. Definitely a splurge, but worth it for a special night out.
… moreTania Cossio
Wow!! They SO deserve their 3 Michelin starts! The food was off the charts and so was the service. Sinead noticed I was left handed and switched everything to make it easier for me. I have NEVER experienced this before and I’ve been to many Michelin started restaurants. The sommelier was amazing – we had two bottles, a Sancerre and a Chablis, and they were both absolutely wonderful. The birthday cake was PHENOMENAL. I’m thankful to their amazing staff for making this a wonderful celebration. Thank you!!!! I personally LOVE the minimalistic decor. The music was perfect as well. Why go gaudy when you can be absolutely beautiful?!?! I’m so in favor of their decor. And heated toilet seats?! Love it!
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