Seoul & San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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SF Farewell Dinner Spots to Send Off a CoworkerEN
Four San Francisco restaurants that work for a coworker's farewell dinner, from an upscale Greek taverna to a festive Mission tapas patio.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Restaurants With Vegetarian Menus Built for GroupsEN
Five San Francisco restaurants with deep vegetarian menus and room for a group, from waterfront Greens to budget dosas at Udupi Palace and Big Lantern.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Bay-View Restaurants That Are Actually Worth ItEN
Four San Francisco restaurants where the bay view is the main event, from Waterbar's bridge patio to Greens' Golden Gate windows, with honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Seoul Restaurants Built for Big Group Reunion DinnersEN
Four Seoul restaurants with private rooms that work for a reunion of eight to twenty, with the dishes to order and the booking catches worth knowing first.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Seolleongtang in Seoul: 4 Nopo With Rich, Milky BrothEN
Four long-running Seoul seolleongtang houses, from a Michelin-listed hanwoo institution in Mapo to a 24-hour Gangnam shop, with the cut to order at each.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Eat in Gangnam Tonight: Same-Day TablesEN
Four Gangnam restaurants that can still seat you on the day you ask, with the booking channel that works, the dish to order, and the hour to avoid.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
5 SF Restaurants Built Around One Signature DishEN
Five San Francisco restaurants known for one standout dish, from Foreign Cinema's five-spice duck to Social Cafe's guava pastelito, with honest caveats.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Four SF Spots for a Great Weekday Lunch SpecialEN
Four San Francisco lunch spots built for the weekday midday rush, from a Hayes Valley Thai combo to Chinatown wonton soup, with honest notes on each.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Restaurants With a Happy Hour That Actually Feeds YouEN
Four San Francisco happy hours where the food is worth ordering: dollar oysters, standout chowder, and honest prices, with the caveats spelled out.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Restaurants With a Great View That Aren't OverpricedEN
Four San Francisco restaurants with real bay and skyline views, priced at the moderate tier or below. Waterfront patios, oysters, and honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Solo Sushi in Seoul: 4 Counters Made for Eating AloneEN
Four Seoul sushi counters where eating alone is normal, from 19,000 won plate sushi in Yeouido to a Gangnam omakase, with prices, break times, and caveats.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Seoul Fine Dining Counters Built for Solo DinersEN
Four Seoul counter seats where eating alone is the plan, not the exception: two Michelin-starred rooms, a Kyoto-style kaiseki counter, and a value omakase.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026