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San Francisco, California

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Three Michelin stars meet Asian tradition reimagined with a California sensibility and global recognition.

San Francisco's Asian cooking at its most ambitious and globally recognized. Three Michelin stars anchor a kitchen that draws on both heritage and invention, earning consistent attention from international rankings. The cooking is precise, personal, and layered with technique—worth the occasion, worth the detour.

Accolades

  • 2025Five-Star
  • 2024Five-Star
  • 2023Five-Star
  • 2022Five-Star
  • 2021Five-Star
  • 2020Five-Star

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Charted by Forbes Travel Guide· Last verified 2026-07-07