Enjoy creative gin-infused cocktails and contemporary eats at Whitechapel. Corpse Reviver, Cucumber Lavender Sour and The Buccaneer are just some of the local favorites on the menu. The talented mixologists ensure that not only are the drinks strong, but smooth tasting as well making Whitechapel a popular venue with the young and trendy alike. If you begin to feel the hunger pangs, call for one of the innovative delicacies from the kitchen. The British-inspired cuisine is sure to delight your taste buds. Set in a hip, elegant space with loud music resonating through the interiors, Whitechapel is the place to be if you are looking to have a good time with your friends.
Helmed by NYC's culinary scene stalwarts Aris Tuazon and Jim Harvey Sy, Manila Bowl introduces authentic Filipino cuisine to San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. The menu predominantly features Filipino-style rice bowls with flavors and ingredients that represent the diverse food culture of the Southeast Asian island nation. The signature dishes on the menu include chicken adobo bowl, beef pares bowl, bangus sisig bowl and vegetarian laing bowl. You can also customize your own bowl by choosing from a wide selection of rice base, protein and toppings.
If you are feeling peckish for Cambodian cuisine when in Alameda, head to Phnom Penh House. Opened in 2017, it is the outpost of the Oakland branch and a welcome addition in the town's dining scene. Decked with artworks displaying the landscape of Cambodia, it is arguably the best place in the city for this kind of cuisine. Their expansive menu has something for everyone, even vegetarians will be happy with their options. Savor their dishes like Moarn Ang kreun (charbroiled chicken), Kary Tia (duck curry), Sach Chrouk Cha Kyei (sauteed pork loin with ginger, onions and mushrooms) and Sachkor Ang (charbroiled beef on skewers with pickled vegetable and house sauce). Round it off with a dessert like deep fried banana with coconut, vanilla ice cream and sesame. They also have a small selection of draft beer and wine.
Head straight to Akira Japanese Restaurant situated on Bush Street if you want to relish authentic Japanese cuisine while in the city without having to shell out too much. The delicious Keiseiki style food served here is a huge hit among the patrons. Akira Japanese Restaurant also features a sushi bar with extensive sushi options to choose from. You can either go for the a-la-carte option or choose the omakase menu and let the chef delight you with dishes of his choice. Capable of tantalizing your taste buds, food at this restaurant is sure to impress you.
Creekwood is a popular neighborhood jaunt that boasts custom-made Neapolitan pizzas. While it is a sin to leave this place without trying their pizzas, you can also order delicious items like meatballs, steak and pasta; if you wish to be on the healthier side, call for a salad or two. Most dishes contain seasonal ingredients so you can be assured of fresh and quality cuisine being served to you. The interiors are adorned with several antique and rustic elements like Holophane lamps that were recovered from a factory in the 1940s, sandblasted Jack Daniels bottles, lights from a demolished Hollandaise factory and iron pipes. However, these elements are blended with modern and elegant furnishings. Check out their website to find out more.