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Asian•San Francisco•$$
Mashita Galbi Jjim
Mashita Galbi Jjim suits a night out when you want asian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
hidden gemdate night
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9.8
Based on 109 reviews
Asian · hidden gem
Best Asian for hidden gem in San Francisco
Asian restaurants in San Francisco that work well for hidden gem — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.
14 restaurantsUpdated July 2026
Top Asian picks for hidden gem
Fast answers for diners comparing asian restaurants for hidden gem in San Francisco.
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Asian•Richmond District•value
Cantina Los Mayas
Let's be clear about what Cantina Los Mayas actually is, because the name and the Richmond District address will set off assumptions that are mostly wrong.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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9.6
Based on 260 reviews
3
Asian•Richmond District•value
The Richmond
The Richmond is a sensible asian call in Richmond District in San Francisco when you want something that usually lands well.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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9.6
Based on 188 reviews
4
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Asian•Richmond District•value
Bao Bao Dumpling
Bao Bao Dumpling is an easy asian option in Richmond District in San Francisco to suggest without needing a long explanation.
hidden gemdinnerasian
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9.6
Based on 135 reviews
5
Asian•Richmond District•value
Chapeau
Let's clear something up first: Chapeau is French, not Asian — whoever tagged it otherwise was having a moment.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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9.4
Based on 778 reviews
6
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Asian•Richmond District•value
Lokma
Lokma is a sensible asian call in Richmond District in San Francisco when you want something that usually lands well.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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9.2
Based on 1446 reviews
7
Asian•Richmond District•value
Bella Trattoria
Bella Trattoria has been holding down its corner of Clement Street since 1996, which in Richmond District terms is basically geological time.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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9.2
Based on 1067 reviews
8
Asian•Richmond District•value
Pearl 6101
Pearl 6101 is what the Richmond District has always deserved: a real neighborhood restaurant that doesn't condescend to its neighborhood.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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9.2
Based on 647 reviews
9
Asian•Richmond District•value
Dumpling King
Dumpling King is a sensible asian call in Richmond District in San Francisco when you want something that usually lands well.
hidden gemdinnerasian
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9.2
Based on 130 reviews
10
Asian•Richmond District•value
Fiorella Clement
Fiorella Clement is a asian restaurant in Richmond District in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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9.0
Based on 725 reviews
11
Asian•Richmond District•value
Lily
Lily is a asian restaurant in Richmond District in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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9.0
Based on 458 reviews
12
Asian•Richmond District•value
Kitchen Istanbul
Kitchen Istanbul is a asian restaurant in Richmond District in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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9.0
Based on 454 reviews
13
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Asian•Richmond District•value
Dragon Beaux
Dragon Beaux operates at a tension point that's pretty unusual for the Richmond District: it's a dim sum house that has zero interest in playing the neighborhood's traditional modesty game.
dinnerhidden gemasian
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8.8
Based on 2072 reviews
14
Google
Asian•San Francisco•$$
Teakwood
Teakwood is an easy asian option in San Francisco to suggest without needing a long explanation.
cocktailhidden gem
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8.8
Based on 354 reviews
Common questions
What are the best Asian restaurants for hidden gem in San Francisco?
Top Asian restaurants for hidden gem in San Francisco include Mashita Galbi Jjim, Cantina Los Mayas, The Richmond. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Is Asian good for hidden gem in San Francisco?
Yes — San Francisco has 14 Asian restaurants rated highly for hidden gem. Mashita Galbi Jjim is among the top picks with a 9.8 Google rating.
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