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Michelin-starred

Updated Based on analysis of 120 Reddit comments
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    Kin Khao

    the Parc 55

    For a Michelin-starred meal, one commenter recommends lunch as a more affordable option; another recalls Kin Khao as fairly affordable.

    1. no LA and Seattle place got a Michelin Star thai place so your top answers should be Kin Khao and Nari

    2. Kin Khao

    3. Kin Khao for Michelin-starred Thai food

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    State Bird

    Fillmore District

    A Michelin-starred option with à-la-carte, dim-sum-style service: take small plates as they come around and pay for what you eat.

    1. State Bird Provisions is fairly affordable for a Michelin star spot.

    2. Japantown has arguably more interesting eats with at least 4 michelin star restaurants within easy walking distance (Nari, 7 Adams, State Bird, and Progress).

    3. State Bird is the move; your wallet might survive

  3. 3

    Nari

    For Nari’s Michelin-starred Thai cooking, one commenter recommends the tasting menu over à la carte.

    1. Japantown has arguably more interesting eats with at least 4 michelin star restaurants within easy walking distance (Nari, 7 Adams, State Bird, and Progress).

    2. Different vibes, Routier is more of a neighborhood bistro vibe, while Nari is a little more of a scene. They both have great food but it depends which cuisine you want.

    3. Both not walkable from where you stated, but Liholiho and Nari. Nari has a michelin star too if you're into that. Both good for Monday

  4. 4

    The Progress

    Fillmore

    For a Michelin-starred meal, commenters specifically recommend the duck; one suggests pairing it with a martini.

    1. if you’re going for Michelin Star, I would look at The Progress.

    2. Japantown has arguably more interesting eats with at least 4 michelin star restaurants within easy walking distance (Nari, 7 Adams, State Bird, and Progress).

    3. Some of the affordable ones seem to be: state bird provisions, kin khao, the progress, mister jiu and san ho won(minus the $78 rib eye).

  5. 5

    Californios

    A Michelin-starred Mexican choice for a special occasion; one diner found the food distinctive but felt the price was high.

    1. Californios ... favorite Michelin starred spot

    2. my favourite michelin starred places in the city are californios and kin khao but they are a very different cuisine from gary danko.

    3. Lazy bear, the progress, Ssal, Californios for Michelin stars would be great

    Worth knowing

    • Multiple commenters raised price and value concerns; one reported "for a 2 Michelin star / $1,000+ meal, I did not find it tasty enough." (branch unspecified).
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    San Ho Won

    One diner especially praised the kimchi chigae and soondubu, while finding the galbi pricey and less appealing.

    1. San Ho won

    2. A potpourri of Michelin stars id do instead: State Bird Bar Crenn Californios Angler (also controversial but good luck recreating) Sorrel Nari Progress San Ho Won

    3. I’ve tried San Ho Won, the quality was good as expected from its Michelin star, but for the same reason it’s not somewhere I can go regularly.

    Worth knowing

    • Multiple commenters raised price and value concerns; one reported "I know the galbi is famous there but I skip it every time, it’s just not that great imho and it’s very pricey." (branch unspecified).
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    Nisei

    One diner found the tasting course delicious but said it took about three hours; diners differed on whether the high price was worthwhile.

    1. The restaurant is good but not worth it if this is your one special occasion splurge, and definitely not if you are looking for a value.

    2. Delightfully pretentious. I went two months ago. They spend more time talking about the food than you’ll spend eating it. A tasting course took us like 3 hours. And it was delicious. I’d say you should check it out at least once. I don’t regret it. But not sure I’d go back for a little while.

    3. I went last weekend, I loved it and will definitely be back. Absolutely at same level as sf 2 stars, which is good since they price themselves that way, lol.

  8. 8

    Lazy Bear

    1. Lazy bear, the progress, Ssal, Californios for Michelin stars would be great

    2. 100% lazy bear!

    3. Of all the Michelin places I've worked at they were thr coolest for sure! It is also a young team. It's very hard work and long hours but I love what they do there with regards to hospitality. They actually do care about guests.

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    Benu

    FiDi

    Consider Benu for a three-star Michelin experience; one commenter recommends it, while another prefers other Michelin restaurants.

    1. There are 3 Michelin star places that you can do as backup: Benu, Singlethread are my top choices

    2. $$$$ - Benu, best of the best, 3 Michelin stars

    3. If you want a three star Michelin experience I'd go to Benu.

  10. 10

    Angler

    Embarcadero

    A one-star Michelin option on the Embarcadero; one diner described the three-course Quick Catch lunch as $60 and a good value.

    1. A potpourri of Michelin stars id do instead: State Bird Bar Crenn Californios Angler (also controversial but good luck recreating) Sorrel Nari Progress San Ho Won

    2. Angler is a Michelin starred restaurant very near to the Ferry Building. It's quite good, though getting out under $150 total may be challenging (they do post their menu with prices online). I would also recommend it for lunch (it's much more affordable) if you're ever in the area at a different time.

    3. Angler — quick catch lunch. They raised it to $60 but still a great value for three courses