Delicious Series | 50 MustTry San Francisco Dishes [5]
The fifth installment of our 50 Must-Try Foods in San Francisco is here! This time, our menu features flavors from all corners of the globe, including Mediterranean lamb stew like Abgoosht, Mexican Nouveau Frito pie, coffee crisp cake from Japantown, European French toast, and even our own American chicken-fried bacon.
* * * 21Fly Trap的Braised lamb “abgoosht” (Image from Stark in Sider)Abgoosht is a famous Irish dish, much like roast duck is to Beijing and pasta is to Italy. Ireland is the homeland of renowned chef Hoss Zare, who often incorporates elements of Persian cuisine into Mediterranean dishes. Abgoosht is essentially lamb stew, but while seemingly simple, it's actually quite involved. A classic and authentic abgoosht requires top-quality lamb leg, stewed with chickpeas, potatoes, turmeric, and preserved lime until tender and flavorful enough to be easily scraped off with the tip of a fork. This meticulous attention to detail and precise cooking technique is similar to Shanghainese braised pork. 606 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107 22Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop的Coffee crunch cake (Image from Thrillist)If you search for "coffee crunch cake" on Google, the first thing that pops up is Yasukochi's Sweet Stop. For 40 years, this small bakery in Japantown's Super Mira Market has been serving up their famous "coffee crunch cake." Popular in San Francisco in the 1950s and 1960s, this crunchy cake remains a staple of San Francisco desserts. Its allure lies in its light, dense coffee-flavored sponge cake, rich cream, and crunchy coffee candy, a fusion of flavors that dances beautifully on your taste buds. Their cakes typically sell out by 11 a.m., giving those with a sweet tooth a good excuse to indulge in a morning treat. 1790 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115 23Nopa的Custard French toast (Image from Serious Eats)Brunch itself evokes happiness, conjuring up images of lazy weekends, the tangerine midday sun, and the joy of sharing delicious food with family and friends. Essential to this bliss is a sweet French toast. A thick slice of butter-soaked toast is smothered in a golden, slightly stringy, sweet custard sauce. The moment it enters your mouth, the rich, creamy flavor perfectly embodies the meaning of happiness. Amy Brown, the creator of this delicacy, now owns Marla Bakery in Richmond, a place you can definitely try if you're not close to Nopa. 560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117 24Chile Pies (Fried pie) (Image from Yelp)Fritos, the New Mexican corn chip, have gone from a school snack to a star on the dinner table. Mixed with vegetables, ground beef, and pinto beans, and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and sour cream, the salty, savory flavor and the crunch of the corn chips give this newfound flavor a unique texture. It's no wonder no one cares if it's junk food anymore. 601 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117 25Bacon Bacon的The Bird (Picture from the official website)What's so great about a turkey sandwich? But The Bird is a different beast! It's unique because it uses only free-range turkey, and because the provolone cheese and avocado complement each other beautifully. But most importantly, it's the chicken-fried bacon (bacon slices fried like chicken). This is what it means to bring out the best of the meat. 205 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117 Written by | Li YangEditor | Bunny Girl
