Linda and Mike L. Mc Colgan's culinary journey took them to the newest arrival in the "City By The Bay" Hakkasan San Francisco. With restaurants in New York and Miami, Hakkasan San Francisco is a great new foodie treat located at One Kearney.
You enter Hakkasan on the first floor and are greeted by friendly staff that direct you to the elevator and restaurant that is located on the second floor. As you enter this upscale, elegant and electric eatery you are drawn to the modern soothing blue bar that serves a variety of local beers and spirits.
If you want, you can sit at the bar and enjoy lunch or dinner. We had a drink at the bar and then were directed to our table. Reservations are recommended as word is spreading fast about this latest arrival to the San Francisco food scene.
The wine list is extensive and the servers are very helpful in selecting from the interesting variety of menu and dim sum treats.
General Manager Amad Wahba started off our Hakkasan experience with their house specialty of Pipa duck that was tender and seasoned perfectly. I also tried their sweet and sour chicken soup that was very good.
For lunch, we decided to try the taste of Hakkasan that included three entrees and dessert for $29.00. We started out with the steamed dim sum selection that included scallop shumani, har gau, prawn and Chinese chive dumplings that were fabulous. Next we got the Fried dim sum selection that included roasted duck and pumpkin puff, crispy prawn dumplings and xo scallop puffs that were delicate and very tasty.
For the main dish, Linda ordered the Spicy prawn with lily bulb and almond. There were 6 large prawns and the sauce was heavenly. I ordered the four-style vegetable stir fry in Szechuan sauce that was very light and presented perfectly. Each dish is also served with pak choi, steamed or egg fried rice.
For dessert we enjoyed a colorful selection of macaroons on a bed of chocolate coconut nips that were a great ending to a very lavish lunch. There is also a private dining room available for parties and business events in the rear of the restaurant.
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