San Francisco Relocation Guide - Antevia

call it "The Tandoori-loin". At Jones & O'Farrell Streets there are three Indian/Pakistani
restaurants. Around the corner, at 398 Eddy Street (at Leavenworth), is Naan N Curry,
considered by the San Francisco Chronicle and many locals (including cab drivers and
cops) to be the best of the bunch (thanks to the affable gray-haired manager named "Arif"
and several of his family members) as well as extremely affordable (one person can often
have quite a decent meal for less than $10, and the sweetened "Chai" tea is free with
meals). Fans of these small places all have a favorite, and Shalimar at Jones & O'Farrell
is another good choice. Chutney, which is across the street from Shalimar is the newest
of the group and is quite popular since Naan n Curry moved around the corner. Naan n
Curry has become so popular, it has spawned at least two other locations in San Francisco
(on Irving near 7th close to UCSF Med Center and on Jackson at Columbus near the
Transamerica Pyramid) and one across the bay in Berkeley.
Many Thai restaurants can be found in the neighborhood, including Thai House Express
at Geary & Larkin and OSHA Thai Noodle at Geary & Leavenworth.
An Asian vegetarian restaurant Golden Era can be found on O'Farrell Street near Jones
Street.
On weekend mornings you will find a large line winding outside of Dottie's True Blue
Cafe, a popular breakfast place. They make their own bread and have huge egg
scrambles. A local, hipster crowd mixes with tourists.
Night life
Bars & Lounges
Many Tenderloin bars have withstood the test of time with their 1920s character and
there is a mix of new bars and lounges.
Bambudda Lounge at 601 Eddy St. & Larkin is a very popular lounge at the Phoenix
Hotel. There is a 20 foot reclining Buddha on the roof. Asian food and DJ Music. They
have poolside bar and indoor / outdoor fireplace.
Olive Bar is at 743 Larkin and O'Farrell, an upscale bar for the neighborhood, known for
their martinis and great food. They serve complimentary olives.
The Nite Cap at Hyde and O'Farrell is a dive bar with lively character and a young
clientele in the evening.
The Owl Tree at Post and Taylor is an ancient dark English style tavern with an owl
theme and a resident terrier.
Edinburgh Castle on Geary at Polk is a Scottish-themed pub with a variety of beers. It is
well known for literary events. They serve authentic fish & chips wrapped in newspaper
from the stand down the block.