New to Richmond District- fav. places?

[casualgal]

Where do you recommend- high and low end? Also is Gaspare's (on Geary) the place for pizza? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

I've checked out Cafe Mereb (1541 Clement St.) and their Mediterranean food is very good. I'll be going back on a Saturday night to try the Eritrean dinner specials. Breakfasts are served all day too.

[TasteTV]

Q on Clement
Giorgio's Pizza
Genki Ramen
Troya (Turkish)
Burma Super Star
Tommy's Mexican

[casualgal]

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! Very much appreciated!

[kresge86]

Gaspare's is definitely "the" pizza place.

I also like:
Troya (Turkish) on Clement,
Aziza (Moroccan) on Geary,
Shanghai Dumpling King on Balboa,
Q on Clement,
The Richmond on Balboa,
John Campbell's Irish Bakery on Geary,
Brothers Korean on Geary,
Tawan (Thai) on Geary,
Pancho's (Mexican) on Geary,
Mescolanza (Italian) on Clement,
Al Masri (Egyptian) on Balboa,
Bistro Chin (Japanese) on California, and
Hukilau (Hawaiian) on Masonic/Geary.

[Trevallon]

Can't believe I forgot to mention The Richmond!

Of course - recommended !

[Fig Newton]

I'm a big fan of the bibimbap at My Tofu House.

[dinnerout]

I like Mescolanza and also The Richmond on Balboa. Aziza, too, of course!

[rworange]

Cafe Sadko on Clement has some good Russian food.
http://www.chow.com/places/10062

Across the street is AK subs. I haven't tried that location, but I liked the one in SOMA. This AK subs also has a meat market

Other good Russian markets are

Gastronom
http://www.chow.com/places/11999

New World Market
http://www.chow.com/places/12006

Israel Kosher Market
http://www.chow.com/places/5519

The last doesn't look like much, but has some excellent baked goods.

Nearby is John Campbell's Irish Bakery which is also excellent
http://www.chow.com/digest/3541

Blackwell's wine and spirits is very good. They have wine tasting on the weekends.
http://www.chow.com/places/43

[ML8000]

Oh yeah, Shanghai Dumpling King on Balboa/34th. I was just there. The soup dumplings are very good. They stack up very well to LA.

Right across the street is Simple Pleasures Cafe, a great pre-Starbucks cafe. I really like this place.

[Trevallon]

The standard 2 pizza spots in the Richmond are Giorgio's and Gaspare's. I like them both - they aren't Pizzetta 211, but then you won't wait for a table like Pizzetta 211 either. Crust on a Gaspare's pizza can be amazing - but it won't be every time.

I second earlier suggestions of Mescolanza and Shanghia House. I like Miki - Japanese food next door to Shanghai House - too.

[ML8000]

Bill's Place on Clement at 24th is good for old school burgers.

I like Gordo (23rd/Clement and Geary/18th) for grilled chicken and the chile verde. You'll have to muddle through to see what you like. It's good to okay, convenient but not the Mission.

La Vie on Geary/22th is very good Vietnamese.

Joe's Ice Cream is another old school place, ice cream made on site. Nice owners.

Kirin Chinese -- very good, best with at least 3 others, Geary/25th.

Giorgio's Pizzeria - 2nd/Clement

[Dave MP]

To add to the list:

Pagan Restaurant, new Burmese and Thai
Shanghai House
Spices II

[SunsetKid]

I like Mescolanza for Italian food. They make a great Caesar salad. For California cuisine, I like Clement Street Bar & Grill.

[Keesey]

I second Burma Superstar and Chapeau!

Would also like to add:
Oyaji - Japanese Izakayas
Shabu House
PPQ Dungeness Island Vietnamese - affordable, tasty crab
Brother's - Korean BBQ

[sfcitygirl]

Like Robert, I highly recommend:

Burma Super Star
Aziza
Pizzetta 211

I also love:

Turtle Tower (Pho)
Tanuki (Japanese)
Chapeau (French)
Namu (Love the Loco Moco for Brunch)
Rohan (Cool soju bar with tasty bites)

Hope you enjoy the neighborhood!

[DezzerSF]

What do you like at Rohan? I didn't really like their Bi Bim Bap. It comes steamed with tough chicken and not enough sauce to put it all together.

[Robert Lauriston]

Pizzetta 211
Troya (Turkish)
Burma Super Star or Mandalay (Burmese)
Best Panda (Hong Kong seafood)
Han Il Kwan (Korean)
Singapore-Malaysian
Aziza (Cal-Moroccan)

[Dave MP]

I second the recs for the Burmese places (I think if you live in the Richmond it's your duty to try them all at least once) and for Best Panda.

I ate at Singapore-Malaysian once and was disappointed - perhaps I should give it another shot. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/389504

That post reminded me of Creations Dessert House, which is a lot of fun.