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SUBTRACT! Oof.
So...I did not, NOT like it but I definitely will not come back. It is an insult to the Michelin population and definitely NOT worthy. There was a minimum of 98 flavors in each bite. Seriously, how many flavors do I need in my mouth at the same time?!?!? It was so hard to determine what we were eating at any given time. Don't do it! We had the most passive, worst waiter that did not listen or did not understand our queries. So we did the tasting menu. The worst combo of choices. Spicy, not spicy, spicy, not spicy...eventually everything was just spicy. We had three courses within seconds of each other where another server had to come by and ask us if we would like them to slow down a bit. Hmm-yea! We had a small table for two and kept being interrupted to move plates around to make things fit! And the same curry was repurposed on 2 of the courses and everything began to just taste the same... Ambiance, as expected for a restaurant in a hotel. Desserts...please don't get me started....
Be the first to ReplyWe went to Nari's for our anniversary.
The ambiance of the place was very urban garden. There were beautiful, luscious plants everywhere with exposed walls. Since it was our anniversary our menus had a little note on it for us. The server was a gem. Super quick to answer questions. Being the clutzy person that I am I dropped my drink, but they were quick to help clean it up and get me a new one. The food there was delicious and flavorful! Would completely go back to try new food. One word of advice. The enternece is through the hotel that's there.
Be the first to ReplyVery flavorful and all the dishes were great.
The favorite was the eggplant curry. The fish appetizer is also delicious.
Be the first to ReplySide note I walked in not knowing I needed a reservation
Side note I walked in not knowing I needed a reservation but they accommodate only me for dinner. This stylish retreat at Hotel Kabuki In San Francisco. They offer a unique culinary experience blending Californian ingredients with contemporary Thai influences. The menu features family-style dishes elevated with a refined touch. I had the brick red bumbai curry with crispy fried eggplant, are notable for their complexity, complemented by ethereal flaky roti bread. Yum sum-o delights with bright citrus flavors enhanced by crispy shallots and peanuts. Shoot, this was deeply satisfying dish that I savor every last bite with rice. The satisfaction lingered for days!!!
Be the first to ReplyIt was a great dinner for an anniversary! They made a menu
It was a great dinner for an anniversary! They made a menu paper for us. Price and mood were good enough.
Be the first to ReplyThe food excellent, service intense and ambiance okay l.
We sat early before the restaurant filled and enjoyed everything we ate, but uneven service. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable but intense and moving. Food and drink delivery from others was by committee and uneven. Ambience was airy, leafy and cafeteria-like.
Be the first to ReplyUsually never write reviews cause I think people who think
Usually never write reviews cause I think people who think theyre a "critic" is just a tool. However I do need to warn yall cause I was very disappointed and kinda shocked how they earned a star. To start I booked this restaurant for my girlfriends birthday so I was really hoping itd be a good experience as its her first star restaurant. We had the chefs tasting menu and EVERYTHING was salty from start to finish. TBH the price tag isnt worth it and your money is better spent at other restaurants in the city
Be the first to Replywowowowowow.
i've never had a meal like this. the food was so delicious and plated so beautifully. ny favorite things were the crispy eggplant in the curry sauce and the fried fish in the lettuce wraps. the blueflower limeade was also delicious to accompany all the spicy food. service was friendly and fast. the building was decorated beautifully, with plants everywhere and really unique art. i loved the butterfly paintings upstairs. nari is a must try!
Be the first to ReplyTruly delicious.
We got the chef's tasting menu and every single dish was amazing. This food is powerful, bright, and spicy. All things I love. Literally could not have improved upon the meal.
Be the first to ReplyTLDR: In the iconic salt, fat, acid, heat theory to
TLDR: In the iconic salt, fat, acid, heat theory to cooking, Nari adds that incredible acidity to its dishes like no other restaurant I've experienced. This was one of the first meals I've had in a long time that made me truly go "WOW", dish after dish. Service could be slightly improved, but despite that, the food was so good that I know for SURE that I'll be back. ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] Squid and Pork Jowl (5/5): Where has this been all my life. Fatty cuts of melt-in-your-mouth pork paired with this incredibly tangy sauce that you'll want to soak up with the rice that comes with this dish. The squid was good too but dulled in comparison to the pork. 2. [MUST TRY] Grilled Pork Chop (Namtok Moo) (5/5): It's pricy, but you've never had a pork chop like this. Such a high quality cut of pork, sliced up for you making this the perfect dish to share. Comes with lettuce wraps that serve as the perfect, crisp vessel for the fatty pork. 3. Prik King Gai (Crispy Chicken) (5/5): A Thai take on fried chicken. Satisfyingly crispy bite-sized chicken pieces with so many spices and incredible heat. 4. Gaeng Bumbai Aubergine (Crispy eggplant curry) (4.5/5): Surprisingly crispy deep-fried eggplant soaked in a rich, thick curry. Curry is definitely on the spicy side, but the crunch of the eggplant was so satisfying that I couldn't stop eating this despite the spice. This pairs really nicely with rice. 5. Caramelized fish sauce cabbage (4.5/5): A great, non-spicy, highly acidic side dish to cut through the richness and spice of other items. 6. Yum Tawai (4/5): This is more of a sweet and savory veggie dish vs a "salad". Veggies come thoroughly dressed in an acidic, sweet, thick sauce that makes this experience really intense. 7. Chocolate cake (4/5): A chocolate dome with layers of chocolate mousse and fruit jam inside. I could have done with no fruit, but I still thought this was great, and I loved the honeycomb pieces along the edges of the dessert. ------ SERVICE: * It was high quality service you'd expect from a Michelin starred restaurant but at certain moments it didn't quite live up to expectations. Drinks came 20-30 minutes after they were ordered, and we asked for a dessert menu that didn't come until we asked a second time * Still, service was good enough that I'd definitely come back, especially given how good the food is ------ AMBIANCE / ENVIRONMENT: * This restaurant is in the Kabuki hotel in Japantown, so there's valet parking at the hotel as well as a public garage nearby and lots of street parking in the area (though hourly rates in Japantown are quite high) * The restaurant itself is gorgeous, modern, and sleek, and the volume was just right so we never felt like it was too loud or that there were too many people
Be the first to ReplyFood was excellent the first time I went it was a friends
Food was excellent the first time I went it was a friends birthday and they gave us a table next to the kitchen. We got all the noise but none of the view. The food was delicious. Be sure to eat your meals properly. They seasoning is meant to pair with the rice that it comes with. My second visit was not as good. The food quality had dropped and one of the dishes had seafood that had gone off I had to send it back. The waiter then tried to upsell us into a replacement item, but after getting a mouthful of bad seafood, our meal was done and I had them box the rest of their meal. While there kitchen is good, their front of house leaves much to be desired, as no one checked back on us after the returned dish. Or during my friends birthday for that matter.
Be the first to ReplyReally good dinner at Nari last night!! The servers gave
Really good dinner at Nari last night!! The servers gave really great recommendations and we ended up ordering the root vegetable salad, Brussels sprouts, squid and pork jowl, eggplant curry, and chicken, and ended the meal with a chocolate mousse. Would highly recommend the root vegetable salad, chicken and the squid and pork jowl'!! The eggplant curry is quite spicy so definitely keep that in mind! The flavors are also quite strong and on the saltier side but quite delicious overall :)
Be the first to ReplyWe invited close friends of ours to join us for a delicious
We invited close friends of ours to join us for a delicious Thai meal at Nari. I'm not sure they'll be friends with us after that disaster of a meal. The food was just plain bad. I'd say it was the saltiest meal I've ever had in my life. I really can't believe the hype about this place. It's terrible. It's like my twelve year old son, who has never touched a kitchen utensil, cooked the meal for us, and we had to smile and pretend it was good (although I did send one salt bomb back and was told that the chef would be informed lol). There is MUCH better Thai food in the area for a fraction of the cost. Save your money and your health.
Be the first to ReplyGood service & delicious food - decently affordable thai
Good service & delicious food - decently affordable thai food for having 1 michelin star (we paid ~$60 pp alcarte to split 6 dishes across 4 people) highly recommend the chicken, pork & squid, brussel sprouts, and root salad. Eggplant curry was pretty spicy and a lot spicier than the other dishes. Chocolate mousse was also delicious to finish off the meal with dessert :) def reserve in advance if you want to try!
Be the first to ReplyHighly recommend this restaurant Food , ambience and
Highly recommend this restaurant Food , ambience and overall experience is outstanding
Be the first to ReplyDate: Friday, September 29th, 2023 Time: around
Date: Friday, September 29th, 2023 Time: around 6:30pm Meal: Birthday Dinner Party of: 8 *Savitri ($16) *Benja ($16) *Som ($16) *Illa ($15) x2 *Wimala ($16) x3 *R - Manhattan ($30) *Kaluga Caviar ($125) *Yum Tawai ($20) *Laab Jin ($28) *Squid and Jowl ($29) x2 *Khao Tung & Ngop ($33) x2 *Chili Jam Clams ($29) x2 *Miang Pla ($42) *Nom Tok Moo ($51) *Priking Gai ($36) *Gaeng Panang Gae ($56) *Thierry Germain, Saumur-Champigny 'La Marginale' - BTL ($125) *Ginger Beer ($7) *Log Chong ($14) *Wan Yen ($14) *Cossart-Gordon, '10 year' Bual Madiera 100ml ($17) *Ruby Ooolong ($10) *Wolfburn 318 ($38) *Lapeyre, Jurancon Magendia ($13) *Minimum Fee ($18.38) *SF Mandate - 5% ($47.62) It was my bday and my friends coordinated a dinner. I believe our rezzies were at 7:30pm, so a friend and I decided to head over early and sit at the bar upstairs. It was very chill. A nice lounge like vibe. We grabbed two seats at the bar and were the only ones there for a while. Cocktails were fun. And the bartender was sweet. Once everyone arrived, we transferred our bill downstairs to the table. Out of the above, I really wanted the caviar. Why? I have no idea, but most in my party didn't want any, so I basically had all of it to myself. (Or maybe they were just being nice since it was my bday? Regardless, I'll take it!) Went fine with the scallion roti. Tho I did wish there was something like a creme fraiche to cut thru the saltiness. They were very sweet and actually printed my name on the menu for my bday! I was not a part of the bill paying, but one of my friends did tell me it was a min of $125 per person. We thought we had hit it, but apparently we were $18.38 short. I do wish our server said something as that is just wasted money. We would have ordered another drink or something. Do note that the 5% health mandate is included in the min, so it's actually $118.75 per person if you are factoring just food and drink prices. Fun place to have some elevated Thai food. Tho if you have a party that requires a min per person, check the bill before you pay. You may have been charged the difference in the min instead of just hitting it.
Be the first to ReplyIn my third visit to this establishment, I explored the
In my third visit to this establishment, I explored the main dining hall after having previously attended work events in the private room. The transition was seamless, and the dining hall experience exceeded expectations. From delightful dishes to exceptional drinks and impeccable service, every aspect contributed to a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience.
Be the first to ReplyFood was excellent.
Very creative menu. The service was very good as well. The root vegetable and squid and pork jowl dishes were the highlights.
Be the first to Replyas a devout fangirl of the restaurant's owner since the
as a devout fangirl of the restaurant's owner since the chez pim days, I was really excited to eat at nari and check this dining experience off my bucket list. the ambiance is orientalist hotel, understandable given the restaurant's literal location. service was really warm and lovely. for the price, however, I felt the food was kind of on the okay side overall. salad, oyster dish, and seafood curry were pretty yum. the squid & pork jowl was the meal standout - definitely get if you eat here. our waiter happily praised the gaeng hung lay, a beef cheek curry that my very blunt asian mother described as tasting "like Chinese medicine" to the deep embarrassment of the server and me. I love my mom, but... anyway, I think it was good but more of an acquired taste compared to the squid/pork dish. for dessert we got the dreaming of lod chong, which tastes like pandan waffles in salted cream form. interesting, experimental. happy to have had the opportunity to dine here but not sure how quickly I would return given the cost and the food being decent but not life-changing. beautiful, though, and def worth trying once. curious to try kin khao next!
Be the first to ReplyThey literally stole money from me.
I had the most horrible experience. Tables are all crammed next to each other. Hence, there is no privacy. The party next to us was incredibly obnoxious. They would even look at what my wife was looking at on her phone and make comments about it. They were super intrusive. And all this was possible due to this horrible setup. On top of that, the food was mediocre, and dessert was disgusting. So I didn't leave any tips after that terrible experience. However, when I checked my bank statement, I noticed they gave themselves a generous tip. These people are thieves. Make sure to take your copy of the bill and check your bank statement. They use a facade of luxury and prestige in order to scam customers.
Be the first to ReplyWow what a fantastic meal, drinks and service.
Incredible service, the waiter was fantastic we'll informed and professional (Rachel L). The food/drinks were so unique and delicious. This is what we got for 5 ppl. Ordered a la carte will definitely be back!! Favorites are starred Yum sum-o salad Pork croquettes x2Scallops Squid and pork jowl x2 **Crispy eggplant curry **Crab curry **Chinese broccoliMezcal cocktail
Be the first to ReplyWe ordered the tasting menuIt started out great but the
We ordered the tasting menuIt started out great but the final few dishes were overly seasoned and overly heavy. My girlfriend and I both felt lethargic and light headed after the meal lasting for over an hour. We didn't eat beyond our capacity, and I've been full before without feeling physically unwell. Vibe was excellent. Service was good. Food was mixed. I would return and maybe a la carte plates.
Be the first to ReplyCocktails ordered, our server endeavored to explain the
Cocktails ordered, our server endeavored to explain the menu, essentially performing roll-call of who could handle "spicy" (3 of us) and who could only handle "less spicy" (1). If your table balances out in the opposite fashion consider dining elsewhere. Nari seems tailor-made for those who enjoy heavily spiced fare. Here's what one at my table explained: "We've dined at Kin Khao (Nari's older, Michelin-starred sister restaurant) and we like spicy food but at Kin Khao we found most of the dishes excessively spicy for our palates". I personally had no such problem at Kin Khao but the explanation had our server lead us through the menu explaining each dish and making various recommendations. We went with the recommended 4 "first course" dishes and "3 second course" dishes which she said would be a good though not huge amount of food. A bottle of wine, a round of cocktails, and 2 delicious, unique, shared desserts ensured that we didn't leave hungry. Though I got the gist of our server's explanations I couldn't get the meat of it owing to noise level. Nari is beyond loud (at least where I sat) and just grew louder as the dinner hour wore on. When I left I noticed that some table groupings seemed audibly quieter than where I sat and that's what I'd ask for should I ever return. And oh how I'd like to return. Nari has landed on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list for 2023. Bib Gourmand is supposed to denote a recommended restaurant, reasonably-priced for the market they serve. Michelin used to assign a dollar value to Bib Gourmand but I can no longer find this information. Suffice to say that a satisfactory 3-course meal here (that's what Bib Gourmand assesses) will easily run you about $100. So I personally consider a meal here more of a splurge and, since we were celebrating multiple birthdays it was just that. I tasted enough of the menu to decide that there's nary a bad thing to be sampled here but for the record I my personal favorites were: * Yum Sum-O ($19; a winter citrus salad), * Laab Jin ($28; Beef Tartare), and* Gaeng Bumbai Aubergine ($39; eggplant curry)Crab Curry ($68) was equally delicious but buried among so much spice that almost any protein it included would've been equally good.A whole, chopped up Branzino was beautifully presented and, along with Caramelized Fish Sauce Cabbage ($15) and the desserts, represented the only non-fire-bombs of spice in my meal. A day later, I'm still savoring the flavors of Nari. If my pockets were lined with gold I'd dine here on the regular.
Be the first to ReplyDO NOT COME HERE IF YOU WANT A GOOD DINING EXPERIENCE!!!
DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU WANT A GOOD DINING EXPERIENCE!!! This restaurant is super rude and the host and servers are horribly unprofessional. It has no sense of hospitality and they do not know how to treat their customers, worst service I have ever experienced in my life!
Be the first to ReplyI wish I could leave this restaraunt a negative review if I
I wish I could leave this restaraunt a negative review if I could because I have never had a worst experience in my life. The attitude with the male host is unbelievable. My friend and I got here at 5:40 and our reservation was at 5:30. We were waiting to get seated and that took around 15 mins, once we got to host, we were greeted with the worst attitude ever where he told us that we had to be seated at the community table instead of our normal table because of the 15 minute grace period. Which we were fine with. But we wanted to take some pictures together at the original table we were going to be seated at and they agreed at first but then the same host came to us and told us we had to leave after 1 min because he was going to seat other people and proceeded to make us leave. At this point my friend and I were very upset in which we asked to speak to the manager about the host's attitude. We proceeded to realize that the manager was right next to the host in which his exact words were "so do you want to dine here or not?" In which we left the restaurant.
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