Betelnut Pejiu Wu: Asian Fusion in San Francisco

Recently Betelnut became one of my favorite asian-inspired places in San Francisco for lunch on a beautiful sunny day. First, the restaurant located on Union Street where I love to take a walk and do some window shopping at the art galleries and fancy boutiques without annoying tourists with cameras around (just annoying locals like me). Second, the place is stylish with a festive atmosphere and the food is delicious. My hubby and I prefer to order few dishes at once and share! The prices are reasonable and entirely worth the meal. I've been there many times for lunch and each time it was just a wonderful, tasty experience and a start for a nice afternoon.

“shui jiao” pork and garlic chive dumplings

I would advise definitely to try “shui jiao” pork and garlic chive dumplings with szechuan-peppercorn broth. I am a huge fan of good dumplings and these ones are at the top of my list. But be aware, these dumplings are really spicey. I mean it. Really spicy ($10.25). We also became big fans of their szechuan green beans which are perfectly, more mildly spiced as well and we basically order them each time we are at Betelnut ($9.88). So larruping good!

Last Monday I had my charming Birthday lunch there with my man and it was wonderful, again! Besides dumplings we also ordered roti prata (basically an asian style fried pancake) with cucumber raita & coconut curry ($6.75). So appetizing! And also we scored on “cha ca la vong” with the daily fresh fish, rice noodles, thai chilies & fresh herbs ($15.88). Yummy!

roti prata with cucumber raita & coconut curry

“cha ca la vong” with daily fresh fish

 

I can't wait to start exploring their dinner menu finally!

And please, just keep in mind that on weekends it's rather difficult to park. 

cute lamp above the table