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For three star Asian, try The House in San Francisco. Try this spot for cheap eats in the North Beach neighborhood. It's known for its fusion. The menu is often planned by the couple. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery, lunch, and fine wines.
4.0 of 5 stars.
a bit downhill since louis went away. but still fairly consistent fusion. sea bass is a must. salmon rolls are great. steak is nice. ooodles of noodles are good too. try specials once in a while...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so much hype about the house from my friends and co workers, I decided to try it out for myself. I set up a lunch date with my boyfriend. I ordered the seabass and my boyfriend ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exactly what a nice restaurant should be - simple set-up, great food with a touch of intrigue, and astounding service. Definitely not another zzzzzzz-worthy Asian fusion spot. Almost hidden among...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5.01.09 -It's a small place so put in your reservations here. I was taken here for a nice intimate dining experience - I ordered the AHI TUNA, seared just right, placed over a bed of chinese brocolli....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top 3 restaurants in all of SF!Every meal I've ever eaten here has been at least good, but usually great! The last 2 visits were during lunch, and both the pulled pork sandwich and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tiny and cozy ... a bit too cozy. I wish they had a bar. It was awkward standing/waiting in the doorway not up in someone else's face or in the lap of someone eating dinner. Luckily they seated us...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried dinner here on a visit to SF because of Yelp reviews, was bowled over by the food. Salmon Rolls were as good as touted, wish we had shared them as there were 4 and large. Tried 2 specials of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was turned on to The House after I got a hot tip from a friend.The place has a very understated interior with a simplistic decor and cramped seating. The food is really the star of the show. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking to very quietly whisper sweet nothings into your lover's ear amidst a large dimly lit dining room then this joint isn't going to cut it. However, if you're on a quest for deliciously...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended to me by my friends who went via Yelp and I do have to say even though they had specials my fiancee and I decided to go with the rib eye and the sea bass. You can't go wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the food but minus 1 star for the insane amount of salt and garlic that they put in. What we ordered:Crab cake: Large mound of lightly crisped crabby perfection. Between 3 people digging...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here on Sunday for our anniversary. It was a special occasion, so we had a reservation (which I recommend as this place does get packed since it's so small). The buser sat us at a 3 top,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place for more than just the name. The seabass was melt in my mouth gloriousness. The greens beans and garlic noodles complemented it nicely but they were hardly necessary. I tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure to make reservations or you will be eating at a cheesy chinese restaurant nearby. The sea-bass with their special noodles is awesome. I think I've been here at least five times in the last...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my boyfriend for dinner on a Saturday night and it wasn't like I had read about. The food was very delicious but next time I'd get take out because the restaurant experience was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, Delicious, and LOUD. Great food. Good service. Appetizer was the fried salmon roll. I loved the hot mustard soy sauce mix. Had the famous pomegranate pork chop and sea bass. Both dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome!!This place is in a little nook in between Chinatown and NorthBeach, and it was definitely a real find. Although the restaurant is quite small and cramped and the ambience was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My guy brought me here recently for our anniversary and this was lovely! The place isn't very big but the atmosphere is cozy, not overwhelming and not pretentious. I wouldn't exactly call the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, very flavorful. Try the lunch menu for reasonable prices since dinner can be a bit costly.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Same day review, while everything is still fresh in my mind...Just went there 3 hrs ago for dinner with my Hubby for his birthday (happy birthday hubby!) We agree with other people who've written...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews of The House restaurant I decided to give it a try. Made a reservation for a Friday night and were promptly seated at the appointed time.The restaurant is relatively small...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their food. Its delicious. But I dont recommend anyone to come for dinner, even with reservation. Been here many times with and without reservation, with a big groups or just two of us. Dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's no wonder this place is so successful after all these years. They offer what every restaurant should provide - great service, great food and a comfortable ambiance. Our of 7 all got our food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant got a lot of hype, so we had to check it out. First, off our reservation got "lost." We got seated in the back in the very crowded restaurant. Then came the food. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! I've tasted all their lunch appetizers and they're all flavorful. I always order the grilled sea bass with garlic ginger soy and noodles. Deeelicious every time! And the best desert...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was incredible, I would give it 10 stars if I could! I am a picky eater and their menu is small so I was worried. I even went out on a limb and had the pork chop even though I am not a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friends of mine introduced me to this place for dinner last night. I had never heard of it, but apparently it's a small but popular neighborhood destination for 20 somethings. Despite being seated...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant deserves a 10 star rating if it were available on yelp. Food, drinks, appetizers, decor, service, location = Fantastic! Located in North Beach hidden within grant ave in a neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back again over the weekend and the sea bass remains the best meal ever!The salmon roll appetizer and scallops were amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the quality of food and the price you pay, it was definitely worth it. It was the three of us and we had 2 glasses of wine, 1 appetizer (mussels), and 3 entrees (ribeye, ahi tuna, and quail), all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner during the weekend. Tried to make reservations the day of, but was told they were booked till 10pm but luckily was able to walk in and only wait about 20min for a table for two....
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I come here for Saturday lunch quite a bit since it's so close to our apartment. I almost always get the sea bass because it's so delicious, well priced at lunch and I'm always craving...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for dinner here a couple of weekends ago while I was in town for the weekend. Obviously a super happening place, it was completely packed to the brim, seated diners and people waiting by the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my sister here for lunch. Got a table without any wait or reservation at 12:45pm. The restaurant was 3/4 full. We were originally sat at the table next to the window but was later asked to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in SF. It is in a great location, food is never disapointing (and neither are their desserts!), service is fast and pleasant.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the tuna tartar appetizer, which was probably the best dish I had. For the main course, I had the pork chop, which was cooked perfectly. The pomegranate sauce was a nice complement. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now if you could imagine the feeling of having a threesome with Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek in a bed of a million dollars in $100 bills, that feeling would probably feel very similar to the feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The House has been in my bookmarks list since last August. Not sure why it took so long to get around to, but one fine day I was walking around SF and happened by. I'm a huge fan of Asian fusion and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy yummy i got fusion in my tummy... I guess this is a good date spot because the guy next to us was totally getting lucky. He sat facing his date and towards the end they were sitting next...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for a double date on Friday night, with reservations at 10 PM. When we first arrived, the waitress told us it would "be a few minutes", and the few minutes turned to 45 minutes of waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations at 7pm and showed up just in time before the dinner crowd started pouring in. The service was amazing. From start to finish the server was attentive and personable, which made our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really great friendly, unpretentious service.perfectly sized menu.everything looks spectacular. potstickers were wonderful.specials are always fresh and innovative. some of the best scallops i've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the place is very small. the parking is hard to find,but the food is very good and the price is good.the Kobe stake is very nice.the desserts are pretty good also.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice resturant. Small and cute. Food was great! its alittle pricey but its worth it. The wait could be long try to make reservations. but again it is worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
freaking delicious! Last Saturday was my food adventure day which i do once in awhile. I go for a long walk and see what look good and try it. i decided to go to The House because my girlfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent. However, my dining experience made me never want to return.I found the service to be slow, erratic, and even rude.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The House never fails, always impressive not only with the food but also with price. My lady and I came in for lunch during our stroll around north beach/chinatown. We had the salmon rolls which was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overly crowded. Did not respect reservations. You would think after years of "success" that they could at least function better than Max's junk-food/fast-food at taking and respecting reservations and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lordy! This place was insane, in a good way.It is very small and I would recommend making reservations in advance. In addition, go with someone that you are comfortable intimately talking with because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place had such great reviews that I had to try it. I was a bit worried about it being Asian fusion, since I have not had any good Asian fusion food in the past. (I like my Asian food as authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in the whole wide world. I been eating at THE HOUSE for the past 7 years. With the economic so bad, i try to come here at least once a month. I always get the Deep- fired salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Diana and I came to eat here last nite, and because there are so many great recommendations on Yelp and from friends, we got a little bit of everything. We ordered the White shrimp and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful place! Right in the neighborhood and sadly, bypassed too many times. The opportunity as well as a few bucks in my pocket and no line out the door finally presented the chance to dine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place rocks, will definitely be coming back. very reasonably priced and all the dishes were excellent, especially the salmon rolls! YUM. sea bass and pork chops were also great. the only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh House... you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind. You are my favorite fusion restaurant. Generally I scorn upon Asian fusion, given I actually know what Asian food tastes like, but this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great find in North Beach! My aunt and I were lucky enough to get a table without a reservation on a Saturday night. I wouldn't recommend winging it like we did because the restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite lunch place. I am always more than willing to make the trek to this place from the lower financial district area. My usual order of Warm Wasabi noodles with Grilled Chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The House created for us food that was pleasing to the mouth and to the eye. The food was robust in flavor and were placed in beautiful, colorful, artsy formations in front of us. When it comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent food with beautiful presentation. Although the service is really spotty. We got there when they opened on Sunday and it still took 20 minutes to get our appetizer. But the food is worth...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BELIEVE THE HYPE--THE FOOD IS 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!!!!Came here this past Saturday and we had reservations at 7:30, but wasn't seated until about 7:50 PM...FOOD:*Steamed Mussels: YUMMY--The mussels...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"The House," is my favorite house (restaurant). Nestled in the uber-trafficy Chinatown (North Beach area), tourists and non-tourists alike will find their taste buds enlightened and satiated....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YES! now, THIS was a memorable meal. a good degree beyond the reasonably good $6-10 eats i find from time to time during the week, this meal stood out. as was hoped, anticipated, and ultimately...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i usually think of asian "fusion", i usually think of weird tasting food that is over-priced. some restaurants think they can mark up the prices 30% just b/c it's "fusion". NOT the House. This...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dined there in 1994, wasn't spectacular, I thought it was overrated/overpriced. Fusion doesn't appeal to me. I rather have original cooking as opposed to mixing different cooking styles.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I dined at the House was over 10 years ago when I flew into the city to visit my sister. I was impressed with the the mostly grilled / pan seared meats fused with distinctively Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in North Beach on a sunny Spring day... just doesn't get much better than this. Meeting two friends here for lunch, I was the first to arrive at 11:30 am. There were daily specials that piqued...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The House has become my default restaurant for semi-fine dining that doesn't cost an arm and leg. I've been here too many times to count, enough times to have eaten 3/4 of the menu but apparently not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to love this place so dearly bad - as many of my friends have had glowing reviews, but this is what I will say ... this place is for someone who does not know how to cook Asian food that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy moly, what a delicious little gem. 4-solid stars for near-perfect food, an atmosphere with good energy, and a lovely wine selection. I was in a party of four, and got to try lots of apps - the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a fan of Asian fusion.And I've never been a fan of having to hunt for parking.Combine the two and you get closer to 2.5 stars.Wasabi noodles - uh? Pomegranate porkchops - waay too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tiny little place in an odd little space, but it's got a cute look and an inspired asian california fusion. There are so many places to choose from in this wonderful city that it's hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the reviews and what others have told me, I expected to be blown away. It was good but not spectacular.We ordered two appetizers: the fried scallop salad which was one of the specials and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well this place shouldn't be a secret to people... but I still thought I'd review it :^) Except for their limited bar... this place is a great place for dinner... in fact it used to be a place on my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Local friends invited me to join them at The House on March 11, 2009, and I was so pleased by everything here. We were able to get a 6:30pm reservation so they weren't busy at all as we arrived (by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG the ginger soy marinated Chilean sea bass is quite possibly the best seafood dish on the planet! Marinated and cooked to perfection -- served with thick noodles and green beans. The grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in San Francisco for 6 years and moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago. When I travel back to the city there is only one meal I truly crave, the Chilean Sea Bass at The House. I've had this meal a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really amazing food. The owner personally greeted us, and apologized that she would have to seat us at a smaller table than where she would usually seat a party of 3. She sent over a delicious salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an absolutely fantastic restaurant. Do make reservations, parking can be difficult so take that into consideration and show up on time. They will seat you promptly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been to The House. There use to be one on Irving and 9th back in the days and it closed down but they kept the one in North Beach open. It's a quarter of the size,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great, but damn the portions were small. We ordered the salmon roll, bass entree, salad, salmon entree, calamari, and noodle entree. All very well seasoned and delicious. I have to say I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Park in the garage cause you're not gonna find it on the the street. Make reservations or you'll wait 30-45 minutes. Hip atmosphere. Food is GREAT!
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my favorite restaurants in san francisco. it's a great place for lunch and dinner. their prices are very reasonable for what you get - they use very fresh ingredients and amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there twice so far, and I'd love to go back again! The House is one of my favorites in North Beach. Their foods not only taste good (had seafood both times)... they also look very nice too!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic.Fresh ingredients and the sauces are amazing. I've enjoyed every dish I've tried which is quite a few considering I've been here several times with large groups.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I truly enjoyed my experience at the house. The food was spectacular, and it satisfied every last one of my taste buds. I had their famous steak which was absolutely divine. It was flavorful and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall a great restaurant, worthy of the high praise it has been getting on Yelp and elsewhere.Came here on a Monday night - the place was relatively packed - always a good sign. My delightful date...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Asian Fusion restaurants of all times. My favorite dish in this small restaurant is the seabass that is cook to perfectlion--70% cooked and 30% raw. It comes with string beans and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I'm a fan.I only tried the pork in pomegranate sauce and the seabass. Both were pretty satisfying with generous portion. The ambiance was nice too, chill and homey - maybe that is "The House"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazingly delicious! Everything I tried was mouth watering! I ordered roasted unagi (eel) with avocado sushi rice and steamed mussels with garlic infused shrimp broth. They were both...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thoughtful. Artsy. Budding.Kudos to Chef Tse for great artistry in presentation. Whether it's in height, bold colors, or edible flair, The House is definitely somewhere you can wow your friends by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From San Diego and went here on recommendation from fellow Yelpers. Went on Valentine's Day and had our 20 month old.The plain white placemats were key for our daughter to draw on. Also, the waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here before so my reservation on Valentine's Day came with high expectations. Sadly I was very dissapointed. The "special" menu left quite a bit to be desired. We started out with the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my bf and another couple, and we all enjoyed this place so much! Luckily we made reservations ahead of time - if you do not - be prepared to wait at least an hour! Parking here is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a couple of friends and we were all blown away by how delicious everything was! We also each ordered a nice glass of riesling to go with everything. the portions were huge, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this review is biased as I used to work here. But I can honestly say that I crave the food here, like a junky likens to crack. The salmon rolls... salmon, wrapped in seaweed and rice paper is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with SF friends earlier this week and had a great meal! The sparking shiraz was awesome and went well with the parade of food we ordered. Unfortunately, the week was such a blur I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Karen:The food here is orgasmic! I'm telling you...we order something different everytime. My husband and I usually finish dining in 30 minutes because we don't chew our food...but at THE HOUSE - eat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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Service is excellent, very nice atmosphere. Price is fair. The food is absolutely fantastic, some of...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily one of the best spots in SF. Wish they'd open a place in Boulder.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i came here for a birthday dinner with my family. we had reservations for 6:30 on a Saturday, unaware that the chinese new year parade was occurring that night. i called ahead to the house to inform...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Luv the garlic noodles and sea bass. The best asian fusion place in the City. I have going here since they opened. The only down point is that it is a small restauarant with very limited seating.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for an Asian Fusion place, "The House" is as good as it gets! Over-priced chains like Asia De Cuba don't even compare. You'll definitely need a reservation, but this place is worth...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"one of my fave restaurants in North Beach. skip the touristy restaurants in NB"
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time last night; it was about 9:30 and was still packed. We had reservations but still waited about 5-10 minutes for our table.The food is 2 things:1) Beautiful. Sitting at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I totally forgot but THE HOUSE was where I dined at for Senior Prom back in 2003! Back then it was located on 9th between Irving St. and Lincoln Way. Now the place is called Kiki's (Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and on all occasions the food was good. Definitely need to make a reservation on key dining nights, since this place is small. Great go to place in North Beach. Food is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
food was better than expected, even after hearing about others' raves. Service felt rushed, space felt cramped. Innovative dishes, but the ambiance leaves a bit to be desired.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember my dad taking me here when i was 12, and i remember going to thier old restauarant on 9th & Irving way back in the day...but why it's taken me almost 10 years to come back is beyond me, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok this place *was* fabulous! I was able to get a reservation the day of on a Saturday night which was amazing because it's a very small place, and I had to change the reservation from 3 to 5 and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I go to this place with my best bud. I always trust her when it comes to food. I've been here like 3 times and every time I go the food is great! The place is small, but the food is delicious!! I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have always been a fan of the house - i have been going there for about 8 years, its such a great spot and while i always see that its full, its never that hard to get a table there. i especially...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to eat at in the city. I absolutely love their food!!! The service is good but not great but what do you expect for a small restaurant that barely has enough room to turn...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, the food was fantastic~ We are party of 9 and we had most of the main dishes, and all of them are very delicious. we had the deep fried salmon roll and calamari for appetizer. Nothing to complain...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great! The seabass especially. Super tender, moist & flaky. However, I went here for a first date with someone totally new. Mistake to come here with someone you are trying to get to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Idiots or thief's, you decide I called this restaurant to make a reservation after seeing a review on channel #9. Two hours after making the reservation I get a call on my cell from a blocked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last week with my family and I was blown away. JUST HOW DO THEY MAKE THOSE SALMON ROLLS? I swear I could probably eat 5 of those on my own. Everything we ordered was flavorful and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service is excellent, very nice atmosphere. Price is fair. The food is absolutely fantastic, some of the best in town!Can you tell I like this restaurant? It's one of my favorite haunts.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most complete meals I've had in the city in a long time. Great food. You could honestly order just about anything on the menu and be extremely satisfied. Highly recommend The House on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place can be 5 stars but bc it's small and gets loud when it is busy, I took off one stars bc you really can't have an intimate conversation when you're bumping elbows with the table next to you....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 5 stars but for the tiny space and the tiny voices of the wait staff. So under the minus column you have their long list of specials that they make their wait staff memorize....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I mentioned passingly in conversation that I was going to The House for dinner to catch up with an old college friend. I got, "OMG I LOVE THAT PLACE!!!!!!" That happened twice in the same day. Before...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd love to give this place five stars for the food, but I'm an ambiance person. The rather bland interior needs a major makeover so that the decor is as exotic as the food. A few somewhat quirky...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here in a group of four for a family-style dinner. We ordered the following, ranked from the most- to least-favorite based on a group consensus (items not on menu are marked "special"):...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's SO GOOD HERE.5 girls for Saturday lunch. I got the curry noodles with chicken and shared the unagi avocado sandwich (eel is a marvelous thing. And paired with avocado? Gedouttahere...) and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The House is a place you can recommend to friends without hesitation! My friend Jane L. (she knows her stuff) told us it was one of her favorite restaurants in the city and I totally thank her for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place -- every time I visit SF, this is one of my must visit destinations. Stationed at the corner of Little Italy, this Asian Fusion is like my Orris of LA (must visit for those out of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fancier than what I am accustomed to. Good experience, kind of pricey, but not overly expensive.Food was superb. Kudos to the tuna tartar. Staff was super friendly and checked on us...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
J. introduced this place to us last year on our annual MLK visit and all nine of us loved it so much; in fact, we were all so thoroughly impressed, we decided to come back for dinner the following...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In honor of my FAVORITE restaurant in San Francisco:House do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and heightThy salmon rolls reach, when feeling out of sightFor the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Guaranteed to get you laid.Oh, and the food's pretty good, too. As in, it'll get you laid, it's so good.In fact, I would rather eat here than get laid 90 percent of the time. Not that getting laid is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy Asian Fusion restaurant which is 9/10 drop dead delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'll start with the service, it seems a lot of yelpers had problems with it there. The service was great. We made reservations and were seated as soon as we walked in. The waitress was friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner with some friends, and the food was off the hook! Everything was beautifully presented and extremely tasty. The cocounut passionfruit creme brulee was to die for! Will definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Asian Fusion restaurants. I love the seabass, rib eye, wasabi noodles, and the salmon rolls are pretty good too. It's a small, cute restaurant in North Beach.. parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend told me this was the best meal she had eaten in San Francisco, so we made a reservation to go with some friends on a Saturday night. It was unbelievable. Hands down one of the best meals I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my dearest friends works for Yelp and recommended this restaurant. We went with a reservation for our group, which was key as this place is packed on weekend (and a lot of week) nights. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I generally stay away from trendy North Beach restaurants (I enjoy the old school Italian NB restaurants) but my girlfriend wanted to try this one out due to good reviews on yelp. I'd say the food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a big fan of the old Irving & 9th location,until it had closed and I had moved out of the area! Never had try the original "House"..I must agree with other yelpers that food is really good and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food Rating: 5/5Price/Value: 2/5 (meaning just enough portions, and priced a little more then I wanted, but not super expensive)Do not come here if you don't have reservations! :PI was in san...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Packed last night, for a weekday too. Guy who greeted us didn't crack a smile the entire night as he seated people. Guess I expected something more warm (like Blue Plate) for a place called the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I avoid the awful identity crisis called "asian fusion" but some friends and I came here for dinner on a Monday night.The place was not too crowded and the food was bomb.Our scallop appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One area in which House lacks is service.Waiter re-sets my table after appetizer. Okay he forgot a spoon, I assume he left to get me one. Nope. And the waitress didn't even bother to ask if we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my parents here for their birthdays and they really liked it. They mentioned that they liked the presentation of the food and the strong flavors. Our waiter was really nice and since we told...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Due to an episode of "Check Please - SF Bay Area" on KQED that I saw recently, we decided to drive up from Palo Alto to try lunch here. Before leaving PA, I called to make a reservation to make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMM!!! This place is soo good!! I think the best time to gohere is during lunch. The tempura green beans are really good.Also the soft shell crab sandwich is REALLY good.Yummy!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my FAVORITE restaurants. I didn't want to write a yelp review until I've been there several times and have eaten several other dishes to clearly state that it's one of my favs!! And...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came back for another taste of the fine cusine at The House for a pre-Christmas dinner with friends and was not disappointed my second time here. For appetizers we had the pork belly and oysters....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before eating I was tempted to give them a 1, after eating... damn. I couldn't bring myself to do it. First off this place is TINNNNNY and the staff... rude is an understatement. My friend and I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far, one of my favorite restaurants in the city. It never fails! When I have visitors from out of town, this is usually the first place I call. For appetizer, I'd recommend the scallop...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was visiting in SF and scoped out Yelp! for a good place to dine and one that seems interesting. Well this place delivered more than expected. Its a small restaurant, so the seats and tables...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons I like the House:Food is consistently cooked well. Creative specials. Out of town guest enjoy Pacific Rim cuisine.Apps we really enjoyed are the crispy pork belly & seared scallops.Entrees:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After scouring yelp for a place for dinner I finally settled upon this place. Once found I thought I would try and get a reservation, unfortunately the only reservation I could get was for 9:30 pm, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
okay you gotta love the punched out house on their place mats! so cute.my boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner, and boy did he not disappoint me! i loved the vibe here. super small and tiny,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DISCLAIMER: I'm writing this review purely on their customer service. I have yet to try their food. My roommates and I wanted to try this place out, so we called 4 days in advance for reservations....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from lunch at The House. So good! Great food, nice people, cozy atmosphere. My favorite kind of place to eat these days.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I add any more to this fantastic place? Absolutely THE BEST place in SF. I'm done with attitude paired with so-so food. Larry is so creative with a simple dish like cod. His Kobe steak is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best black cod ca roll dish combo I've ever had!! Also wanna try their pomogranate pk chop and curry udon noodles....
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The House feels like home.My friend put me with the task of picking a restaurant that she "had to try before moving away from SF". After reading the wonderful reviews, I decided to go with The House....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The seabass w/ garlic noodles is the best! (see pics)The house is a nice little place with exceptional service. It's a good date place.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My!! This Pan-Asian American spot will knock your socks off.I almost forgot how divine The House was until I saw it on KQED's show, "Check Please Bay Area"The House seemed a bit pretentious at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best fusion food in town. The taste of the food is just "multi-dimensional" and difficult to describe unless you are there to try it. We've been going there since 1998 and we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The House is fantastic! It "hits the ball out of the park" as far as casual dining goes. Great vibe, tasty food and reasonable prices. I'm still thinking about their pork chop which was, hands...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am obsessed with this restaurant. When I crave food from the House, I am Homer Simpson daydreaming about donuts and beer. My devotion to the House is so intense I admit it's borderline creepy. I am...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a tiny little spot that is normally crowded so make sure you make reservations. i had the wasabi noodles with a flatiron steak. it was soOoOo good! after that i went to a few pubs within walking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dining experience at the House was absolutely stellar. With so many positive reviews, I came with very high expectations. How did it turn out? They more than succeeded on every aspect here. Came...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in the whole world. Bar none. Its unfathomable to me that anyone could give this place less than five stars, except those &*%$S in line who treat the staff rudely and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at a lot of restaurants in San Francisco, at all different price ranges. Most I tend to forget quickly after my visit.The House is one of the rare restaurants that is truly memorable....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came the night before NYE for dinner, not expecting much. I called for a reservation, and left a message as they said they would call you back to confirm... I never got a call back but decided to go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely go to the House.BUT do not go to the House on a diet.You will likely order an appetizer, eat the entire delicious item, order a main, eat it all and then lick the plate (lick your friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our last meal of 2008 was lunch at The House-- well, unless vodka, pizza crust and gummy worms counts as a meal, in which case our last meal of 2008 was at the Bill Graham Civic Center-- but still, in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I get it. It happens. Sometimes reservations get lost. Sometimes the person who took it down on a scrap piece of paper decides to crumple it up, shove it in his mouth, and have it as a high fiber...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to The House, it was the location on 9th and Irving 12 years ago. Since then, I've been to many Asian-fusion and Asian-inspired restaurants, but always find myself coming back...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend recommended this restaurant to us, and we decided to give it a try. The food definitely lived up to its reputation. Everything we ordered was tasty. The pork chop that my husband ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
House is still pretty exceptional. It's been around a long time now and isn't new and doesn't have that "it's special" effect anymore - but I've never had a bad meal and almost always have had a great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pristine ingredients, good portions. Will confess to being a little disappointed in how the ingredients were combined and delivered, after having read the other reviews. The execution was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and what use to be on 9th and Irving. After having the special calmari appetizer and sea bass for dinner, this place lives up to the hype. One star substracted for my friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After coming here again recently, it reconfirms how much we like this place. Parking still sucks but the food and service is still good!this time we shared two appetizers (steamed clams and fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch today with a co-worker; all the other teams at work were having end of the year celebrations so I insisted that the two of us have our own banquet. I gave her three restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place actually deserves a 4.5/5 but I'll round up. -.5 because of the service and cramped quarters. Granted, this isn't your white linen restaurant but I still feel that the service could have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to The House twice; once, it was just party of 2 and the second time, we were party of something obscene like 15. Both times we had reservations and both times we had to wait a good half...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Asian-fusion Nirvana!The House has been one of our favs for years, since a friend recommended the sea bass.Favorite dishes: Anything tuna, but particularly the panko crusted ahi tuna rolls (everyone,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eaten here twice is 9 years. Both meals were fantastic, as if nothing had changed at this restaurant! The chinese hot mustard sauce that comes with the Deep-fried salmon roll appetizer is worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating at several Asian fusion restaurants across the country, I highly recommend eating at the House. The dishes were creative and delicious. We had the salmon appetizer rolls and oysters, as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe it or not............It use to be better. Came here for a friends birthday. It was probably around 10 pm when I had to decide on a restaurant near my house. I haven't been here for a while...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone raves about the tv show, "House," on Fox, but I find the doctor slightly annoying. However, I am a BIG fan of this House, though I often find my table neighbors here as annoying as that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seared scallops, delish!Flank steak with wasabi noodles, delish!Sea bass, delish!Chocoate truffle cake with coffee icecream, delish!Parking, however, awful. We did manage to find a parking structure...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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Whenever I've got guests in town I take them to The House and we all leave feeling well fed and happy with the relatively low cost. Great fish dishes with lots of imaginative pairings, wonderful salads,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sea bass cooked to perfection and the unagi avocado salad had just the right balance of flavors. Definitely a foodie's delight and a must visit when you find yourself in Nor Cal! The place is small...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 Words ... Salmon Roll. This appetizer is not to be missed. I used to live down the street from The House and never got tired of eating here. One thing to keep coming back for is their wine list. It...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My good friend DD took me here and she and I have had mixed reviews on places we've gone. It was mainly the time we went to Isa on Steiner. Sea Bass was very good. Great flavor and the meat is very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to up San Francisco just to visit the sights with my friend. We stopped at the House, which was recommended to us by a San Franciscan. Fantastic! My buddy didn't know what to order so he...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I give it 4* for food and probably -1* for service. Our server was a total pain. She came out and rat-a-tat-tat the specials at us so fast our heads were spinning. When we asked her to slow down she...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a few weeks ago with a group of friends for a birthday celebration and was pretty impressed. The House isnt the biggest restaurant, so reservations are highly recommended. My bf had the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oOooookay. So I had dinner here with my BF on Sunday around 6:00pm. We didn't have reservations, but they sat us as soon as we came in. Lucky we came at the time we did, because within 20 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when i think of fusion food, i think pretty food, not very tasty, small portions, expensive, so when my friend told me about the house i was a bit hesistant to try it... but i'm so glad i did.very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you enjoy fusion and adore strong flavors, this place is most definitely for you. i think they do a great blend of american and asian food together, with strong flavors like the generous use of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the shiznitz. Great food and great service. My gf wanted to go here for her birthday and I'm glad I took her. I ordered the pork with the pomegranate sauce and it was damn great....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a friends birthday. We were in a group of 11 so I was able to taste a little of almost everything on the dinner menu.For myself I ordered the Rib-eye steak. I've never had Rib-eye with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummers. Dad was in town so I could afford to eat to his wallet's content and it was soo good. I want that pear shaped crab cake every week!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times and I love it more each time. The food is delicous and cooked to perfection. The place is very small so reservatons are higly recommended! Tables are scarce and they are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite mainstays of the city - it never fails to impress. A charming outlay that's family run, the asian fusion style is second to none. Not to be lost in detail, even the place mats have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No Kobe Beef? WHAT, you took it off the specials?(booo.)I got over it. Ordered a fantastically delish Niman Ranch Pork Chop with Pomegranate Currant Sauce. Yum :o)Still one of the best places to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most likely one of the best meals I have eaten in a few years. Everything on the menu is very creative and does not lean as much toward the Asian side of fusion as I expected. The appetizers were all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. The House is better than ever~ I've always thought The House was good but on my last visit it was absolutely fabulous!The FOOD is excellent at The House:We started with the Seared Dayboat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The House serves up the most quintessential California cuisine with just a touch of Asian essence. I've been coming here for as long as I can remember and what keeps bringing me back is their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being not a very big fan of fusion food, this restaurant totally changed my perception. This is the best fusion restaurant in SF. We not only love the food, but the sauce in my opinion is what makes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As usual, my hubby hyped up this restaurant so much, I was irritated and almost sure it wouldn't live up to the hype. Despite all the hype, it still impressed - BIG TIME!I've been here time after...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Simply blah...need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
holy smokes.best restaurant i have ever been to in the yay-area(food-wise). spent $100 for two people: appetizer, 2 entree, half bottle of wine. entrees are 18-26 and appetizers are 8-10. so its...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place never misses - we've been fans since they opened. Highly recommend the tempura lake beans appetizer. Pork chop is delicious. We usually order the specials though. and rely on the server...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
thank you for a great meal. will return very soon
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down, my favorite "Asian" restaurant in SF. The restaurant itself is truly tiny so I hope that this restaurant remains a secret dining spot. I love the salmon roll appetizer, sea bass,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch on a saturday right before it opened. To my surprise there was a couple already seated in the front right next to the door. Initially I was supposed to have lunch with an old...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only fallen in love a few times in my life, and one of them is The House. I've thought about living there and maybe owning the place so I'd never have to cook ever ever again. Although, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a special fondness for The House because this is where my boyfriend and I had our first date. It remains one of my favorite restaurants. Consistently good and delicious Asian-fusion dishes...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy smokes, the passion fruit creme brulee knocks my socks off!
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just returned from my birthday lunch at The House and it was good, goody, good. This was my second visit to The House. So, I knew exactly what I wanted to eat upon arrival. But, my boss decided to mix...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in the North Beach and this my favorite lunch spot. Stacy, almost always our server, is very professional and always remembers our likes and our personal quirks in ordering, i.e. I can't eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE The macaroni with cheese! I doubt that's what it's called, but it was soooooooooooo super good!!!!! The staff was very nice...the place for a Saturday was a tad to quiet for me, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty much always crowded and there is always a wait, so I don't know why I am "sharing" my favorite place in Northbeach with even more people that will cause me to wait even more.....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After living in California for so long, you would expect I would be used to the concept of Asian fusion but it continues to confuse me. In fact, I can get a little weary about any type of Asian food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely service with pleasant waitstaff.Immediately served with complimentary homemade pickles with an Asian flare -- chilis and sesame. Started off with the fried calamari and asian chicken salad. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fusion usually disappoints because the flavors are diminished or doesn't taste right, then dressed up with fancy presentation. But there was nothing disappointing about the House.Fortunately I came...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Asian fusion with very high quality food. the Unagi roll is awesome. The sea bass was out of this world while the seared ahi was just "pretty good". The spinach that came with the ahi was way over...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my co-worker for lunch one day as we were wandering in North Beach. I enjoyed the cozy atmosphere as we walked in and were seated. It is a bit cramp but not uncomfortable. All the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible service. We waited for an 1hr even though we had reservations. We were moved shortly after being seated. It was crowded and loud. The food was mediocre. I had the sesame soy glazed salmon and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it! Okay, maybe it was the 2 bottles of wine we had with appetizers and dinner, but everything was delicious. We split 3 apps, 3 main dishes, and 3 desserts. The only thing that I found...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best food and best service ever. Went there for a pharm rep meeting during lunch hour. They were excellent in making sure we got food quick so we can make it back to work. The food was DELICIOUS....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ab-SO-lutely deeeeeeeliciousvery very happy
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word describes this place and the food.. amazing.. For starters our group shared the salmon roll, hamachi and ahi dish, all were simply great, I would have to say the salmon roll was the best of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh first dates...A bottle of red, some amazing seafood or beef, fantastic dessert, great conversation. Success! Despite the total and utter lack of atmosphere and noise echoing off every hard...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get the hype. i was REALLY excited about going to dinner here. total let down.the only good dish was the unagi appetizer. "never take me here again," says the contessa.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I looked at this place I didn't know what to expect. It was loud, it was cramped. I honestly didn't expect much of the food. I was really wrong though.The food was great. We started with the Ahi...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the last ten years, this has been one of my favorite restaurants, the food has been consistenly delicious - some of my favorites are the ahi tuna, butter fish, angus steak and garlic noodles....
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place is a little small. i had the sea bass which was to die for....my date had the wasabi noodles which he enjoyed. make reservation before you arrive!! a great place for a date!
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my doubts...I always do when it comes to fusion cooking. So I was pleasantly surprised by The House. had the unagi roll app and the halibut curry dish. my friend had the sea bass. we both...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tuna tartare with the nori chips- good, nothing mind blowing. good size portion and a fun plate. Sea bass was great! the string beans were tasty, but definitely very oily. (wish they served half of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious. I had the Angus steak, my boyfriend had the pork chops and we shared the mussel appetizer. I must say it was sooo delectable. We went on a Sunday night when it wasn't so busy so it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in the city.I pretty much come here whenever I can come up with an excuse. Everything on the menu is somewhat exquisite in its own way and DELICIOUS. Service was good, but more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mixed feelings about this place. Generally the food is good and interesting. Staff was really nice and REALLY quick. Food could have been better, especially given what you pay. Ambiance is sort of on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. So I took a trip to SF the past weekend and a couple of SF friends took me here. It was AMAZING. There was a great deep-fried salmon roll while still raw in the middle, really really good with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorites spots... seriously!The food- delish, service- fab... oh how I still crave the Ahi Tuna Tartare and Grilled Sea Bass... oh and lets not forget the Garlic Noodles...yum yum...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Ask the server what they recommend and just go with that, they always know what the best dishes are that day. it's a small restaurant but service is professional and quick. just don't show up without a res you...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Must come here and try the Angus Steak. It's DELICIOUS!! feeling like seafood? Have the Ahi Tuna :) It's a bit pricey, but i'm sure everybody would pay a little more to have great food right? They...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I write this The House has 655 reviews and 4 1/2 stars. I'm adding in my 2 cents here and giving them 5. Amazingly mouth-watering food. Well balanced and cooked to perfection. A great blend of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My all-time favorite restaurant in the city for main 3 reasons: THE COD SPECIAL, the spicy salmon rolls and the unagi appetizer. I've been here so many times to the point that I will only go now if...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is still my favorite restaurant in North beach.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to say that everything I tried at the restaurant was good, but the House did it. We had mostly appetizers and 2 entrees. Ahi tuna tartare was good, unagi sushi roll was so good we ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took some out of town friend's here for dinner last Friday because I always enjoyed dining here when their Sunset location was still in existence.This location seems much smaller than the Sunset...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
even though theres over 600 reviews for this place i just have to put in my 2 cents. for starters we got tuna tartare... the tuna was great and flavorful.. for our main dishes.. i got the special --...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really it is absolutely as good as it gets - sans the Michael Mina's of the world. The food is impeccable and always very consistent. That may sound easy but keeping up that type of quality year...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sweetie and I went to The House for our 4 year wedding anniversary last night....and it was so yummy! There were lots of things on the small menu that I wanted to eat..I couldn't decide...but since...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The biggest thank you to Larry & Angela!! My bday celebrations just keep on comin'! I had another delightful meal at The House today to top of one more birthday to add to my resume. WE had lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear its not my hunger-ness that thinks the food I ate here was like the BEST meal ever! hahhaha..really though I ordered the Ribeye teriyaki steak that comes with mashed potatoes and veggies. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I met up with a new friend here and the food was delicious!We started with the tempura green beans that came assembled as a sort of fort around a wasabi ginger soy sauce. Then I had the sea bass...one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Often unfairly skeptical (yes, it's the market's fault!) towards hip Asian Fusion eateries, this place impressed me with its "correct" interpretation of Asia's most popular dishes, especially seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went back again a few more times. I ordered the pork chop and it was perfect! Well cooked and succulent. It was drizzled over with some pomegranate sauce. Loved it! Place is a little small and on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is tasty but they cheat. MSG is in almost everything. If much lower end restaurants like Brandy Ho's advertise "No MSG" with a big sign, one would assume that The House would never use it....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday night. Crowded. Small. Packed. One table that normally seats four now seats six. Calamari appetizer, very nice. House special: black cod. Delicious. Warm california roll, interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had no idea what I was headed to for dinner... a good friend had made the reservation and I was just showing up. Nestled in the heart of North Beach, and maintaining a not very interesting interior I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not usually so generous with my reviews... I usually hand out 5 star reviews to the places where I'm a 'regular'. But my boyfriend took me to The House for the first time on my birthday this past...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my aunt was raving about this place so I figured I'd stop by with the family while I was on vacation. As soon as my aunt heard that we were coming here, proceeds to speed to SF to have some with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. This place. The House. The best place in the area. For real.I took my beautiful girlfriend here for her 19th birthday. AND SHE LOVED IT. What's better is that I LOVED IT TOO. We couldn't believe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually my second time to The House. Both times left me wanting more. More flavor, more imagination, more service, more something.....Review of the food:Salad with fried chicken liver...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best Asian-fusion restaurant in San Francisco, if not the Bay Area. I have had just about everything on their menu at one point or another, and have never been disappointed. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i enjoy "small bite" restaurants. i have an affinity for asian food. put those loves together, and you get a satisfied dining experience at the house.about 10-12 tables in very close proximity to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Started with the perfect White shrimp and chinese chive dumplings. They were served with this spicy sauce that bathed my taste buds in six or seven different flavors. Moved on to the masterful Maine...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had 1 night for dinner with my middle school, high school, college friends in the city. I was adamantly told by my friends in oakland that I should try this place.So I did.For all my friends who...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing1) make reservations because it is usually pretty busy2) the chicken breast dinner has one of the best flavor combos ive ever tasted3) a solid choice to take your parents out when...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the first time i went was 2 years ago and i remembered that i thought this place was super good, but i went last month and i thought the food could have been better. my boyfriend and i got dere and we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
seriously, just come here. great food, great prices, great service - they have beautiful dishes in a relaxed, unfussy atmosphere. If you come with four people, share two appetizers, two main courses,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit, I am not a big fan of fusion food, and I think the menu prices are a little bit too pricey for lunch. But, the restaurant offers friendly and accommodating service, and I don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The House is like good 'ol home cooking with a flair. I mean, you walk in and it is literally shaped like someone's living room. It's pretty tight and cramped in the restaurant. If you don't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So much reviews on this place already.. Ok. I will keep it short.Kinda overrated fusion food that is kinda confused in between Japanese, Hawaiian & Korean. A bit pricey and a bit pretentious, but good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We waited outside with the bums and hookers for 20 min. despite arriving 5 minutes prior to our 9PM reservation. I was so thirsty that I bought a can of Coke and bottle of Crown at the LIQ across the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has probably been my 7th time here over the years and i've never had a dissapointing meal. I've tried almost everything from thier standard menu, but i usually get one of thier specials of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend took me to here for dinner after she did a little research on yelp (of course!) for a place that served good sea bass & ahi tuna tartare. My absolute favorites in terms of seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is phenomenal. And if I say that... well, it must have been REALLY good since I'm a hard critic. Appetizers: ~ Crab cake- the presentation is unique and quite beautiful, reminded me of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four and a half stars, solid. After eating dinner here, my dining partner remarked, 'Dinner was GORGEOUS' and... it was.It's a small, loud place and not the most comfortable joint in the city, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for dinner with my girlfriend on Sunday. Ordered BBQ Oysters as appetizer and they were so rich that they almost knocked me out of my conscious. I almost had my girl friend to keep me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, the House. I would treat you much better if you were in my house. I'm so completely utterly disappointed with the service here. I walked in and was ignored for a bit by the hostess before she...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This rest. is the absolute best~ I go to The House every year for my birthday, thats how good it is... I LOVE the grilled sea bass w garlic ginger soy. The sauce is a bit salty, but it goes well w the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. The food is very bold and doesn't play with any subtlety. Creative dishes and a great price point makes this a must visit. Also, make sure you make reservations before...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried The House after reading all the great reviews on Yelp. I was a bit disappointed with the selection of food and my fish was a bit over-spiced. The flavors are strong and tasteful, but I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I had my first experience there for my birthday. The steak was out of this world and the tapioca dessert with mango was unique and very good. The server was super nice and there is a nice vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 words: Unagi with Avacado Wasabi Rice.Okay, more words. The service is great, the freshness of the food is great, and best of all, they are consistent in their quality of food and service.It can get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pro's *Small plates: Tuna tartar with nori chips. A MUST! Unagi with avocado wasabi rice. Again another plus.*Ambiance and atmosphere was very pleasant.Con's*Calamari: It looked more like pop corn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I finally got a night out and decided to spend our precious evening at The House. The food was delicious but we were quite disappointed after a large group was seated next to us and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to lunch with two friends that love this place. I have to agree The House is awesome really great asian fusion done well.For appetizers we had salmon rolls, fried calamari, and tempura...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cute place, except for the harleys that kept parking in front and blowing their exhaust into the restaurant. our waitress was not polished but friendly and attentive. good wine list with decent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding! My wife and I drove in from San Jose for a lunch on our anniversary. We walked around Chinatown before going in the restaurant at about 11:30. There was plenty of room, but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after years of hearing about the infamous sea bass dish here, i FINALLY came here for dinner last night for my friend's bday. there were just 2 of us, and we tried a bunch of things. we got three...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I were looking to try something new for dinner tonight, so i quickly looked up some of the top rated asian restaurants in the city and The House popped up.I made a reservation for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When most other reviews around this one grant this establishment 4 stars or above, it's easy to dimiss the lone three star or below review as some pessimistic asshole who wants to give a mediocre/bad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
asian fusion done right! the house is one of my favorite restaurants in the city, and my default recommendation for out of towners. everything i've had here has been tasty, especially any seafood dish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last time i visited SF i went here to eat dinner one night. It was a really small restaurant and really crowded at the time. The food is very good and even in a small portion filled my stomach up....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!! This is the best Asian Fusion place I have been to all year. I went here for a birthday and found the menu quite interesting. I shared the rib eye with my friend and enjoyed the potatoes....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out of town friends from Kentucky prompted us to try The House again since they moved from their original Irving St location to the heartbeat of North Beach. Also, TH was featured on Check Please,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! This tiny restaurant packs a punch! We had the Ahi Tartare, the Crab Cake, Salmon Rolls, Fried Calamari for appetizers.....all of them amazing. Entrees: Salmon, Sea Bass, and the special...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been one of my favorite places for a long time.I order the same dish everytime I go - the kumomoto oysters with the spicy house sauce, the seabass ( that comes with garlic noodles that are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I knew this place would be something special as it hadn't received a single negative Yelp review from anyone with a remote sense of taste, and it was the favorite restaurant of a local we came here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
kqed's 'check please' featured house in a recent episode that aired earlier tonight. watching the diners share about their experience prompted me to yelp!i have been a long time patron -- since they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food!!! Great service!!!! I ordered the Grilled sea bass with garlic ginger soy and I cleaned my plate! The sea bass tasted very fresh and the garlic ginger soy brought out the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. The menu was great and the service was good. I had salmon roll as an appetizer and they were scrumptious! For my entree I had the Sea Bass. Lets start with the sides first....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I give this proverbial favorite of most yelpers only 1 star?Bad Karma or as Buddhist would say "no Karma". When I arrived at the restaurant for lunch the first waitress smiled at me. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is there a doctor in The House? Why I think there is, each dish is certainly doctored up with creative little garnishes and are made to look quite pretty. Unfortunately, as oft is the case, looks can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is still probably my favorite fusion cuisine in the city. I will explain the 3 stars.First, the hostess. I mean, wow, fix your hair. I started coming to the House when it first opened and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
simple clean style and ambiance.tasty flavorful dishes.started with some hamachi sashimi - very fresh and good.soft shell crab sandwich was tasty but the bread was burnt.the Chilean sea bass was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not bad, not bad at all .... a place with great flavor with such generous portions.it is what it is ... AWESOME, AWESOME service!!! this is probably one of the very few asian fusion places i will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sea bass was excellent. Really enjoyed the white shrimp and chinese chive dumplings and the deep-fried salmon roll with chinese hot mustard appetizers. Easy walking distance from FD Northwest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite eats in San Francisco. Came here on a triple date on a Tuesday night and was somehow able to make reservations the night before. We all made it on time and the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The House is obviously quite pleased with their house noodles, which appear in pretty much all their main dishes, and I can't blame them. The noodles (which i believe are handmade) are thick,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It rarely gets this good. I highly reccommend the eel appetizer and the himachi entree. My companion had the tuna sashimi to start and the sea bass main course. The meal was a delight and we knew...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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We dined here while traveling with friends from Europe after reading reviews & were absolutely thrilled with the experience!! Every single thing we had was perfectly prepared & delicious (and we're picky). The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The House in da house!There. Someone had to do it. Shit, Hitomi K. beat me to it. Alright, I admit it. It didn't really have to be done, but I just couldn't help myself.Anyway, we pretty much just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word, PERFECT! I love this place. The food is unbelievable and the flavor combinations are amazing. Do your self a favor and try it out.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A cozy restaurant that produces delicious fusion cuisine. The fish is incredibly fresh! The lightly fried soft shell crab and seared jumbo sea scallops were marvelous. The batter on the crab was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp should invent a bonus 6 star rating. The food here is absolutely amazing.Go in and look at the decor.. definitely not super bouge. But the food is awesome. You can see how they fuse chinese,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously...with 616 reviews, what more can you say about this place?? I just wanted to throw in my score too. We went in with 5 people...we ordered family style and ordered almost everything on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty, tasty, tasty. We've been coming to The House for years--and they have never failed us. When visitors come up to Northern California, The House is usually my top 5 restaurants that I refer them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is delicious, atmosphere is great, wait staff are nice (except the waitress that we had)...all in all a, it was a great place to eat some yummy food. A little pricey though and cramped.I would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food was good, i liked it a lot, and i would definitely go back. i had the chicken breast with roasted portabella white truffle oil sauce and my sister had the mushroom rice with grilled prawns....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for probably my 5th time this weekend to celebrate my Mom's b-day. Food was delicious as normal. The menu is reasonably priced and makes for a good celebration or date restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The House was one of our restaurants to try this past week in SF.We made reservations and got there around 8:30 pm on Thursday only to find that the place is completely packed with people, and several...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
See fatty ass' comment. I was with him. Bad business ethics. Good food, no care. Rude and lame service.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well went on the advice of almost 600 yelpers looking for something new and adventurous to try for my daughter's boyfriend's birthday dinner.. We were running a bit late due to the bridge being backed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little san fran joint is fantastic. This whole neighborhood is really cool. in walking distance there are so many bars and cool shops as well.So, House had a lot of fish options on the menu . I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! It's one of our favorite restaurants. Try the salmon skin role, oyster and mussels. Yummy! Dessert is not that great. We usually head to Cafe Pucci down the street and have flan and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not everything was amazing but I would definitely come back again to try the rest of the menu. I had their special of the day which was the Black Cod. Although it was cooked to perfection, the sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are VERY few places I'm willing to dish out 5 stars to, and those that I do honor with 5 stars, they truly deserve it.The House has got to be one of the best places I've eaten at. EVER.Our party...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When asked about one of my favorite restaurants in SF.. I usually say The House as one of them. I love their seabass entree and salmon springroll appetizer. Last time I was there with my family we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is delicious! the restaurant is very minimal. you're crammed elbow to elbow with people. it makes for interesting conversations with different people. the prices are very reasonable and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with some friends when I visited the SF a while ago. I didn't think much of the diminutive restaurant. It was packed and it took a while to get our table ready (we had a fairly large...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The House is a must try for any and everyone... The food was amazing! I went here for lunch with pretty high expectations because of the 4.5 stars after nearly 600 reviews and was not let down. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the food here but I thought it was SO heavy. Lots of oil used in the cooking. The flavors were inventive and the quality seemed high.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who would expect a great asian fusion restaurant in the middle of north beach? Rather than going to some crappy tourist trap a few steps off the main drag can take you to foodie heaven. I generally...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At the persuading of friends and fellow yelpers, I decided to give the House another chance. See, told you I'm a nice guy ;-) My second experience was vastly more positive than the first. So there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally! it was my turn to go, after hearing family and friends rave about the restaurant. My sister took my parents who knew the owner's parents (small world, that San Francisco Chinatown!) so they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So what that management here handled a blushing bachelorette vomiting all over one of their tables with class and aplomb (read: looking hard away and then scrubbing quickly). They manage to seat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! The pomegranate pork chops wins the SUPER STAR entree award for the evening. When the waiter told my boyfriend and I that when he first started working at The House, that was his dinner five...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Please be advised:I've been told I'm quite racist and prejudice against Asians. That being said, I found the food at this restaurant to be exceptional, if not aptly flavorful and inventive.We had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great, more on that in a minute. The restaurant is bit cramped and it is LOUD! My wife and I went for our 5th wedding anniversary and we had a tough time hearing each other (and we are not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was amazingly delicious. I highly recommend this hole in the wall for everyone!! This by far has to be my fav place! :D
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG. Fabulous food and wonderful staff. I had the Tuna (Ahi) BLT for lunch the other day. Everthing we've had here is great! We shall be back again and again.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rarely give out five stars but this place deserves it.When people ask me where they should go out to eat in North Beach I always tell them The House regardless of their want of Italian food. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always consistent, always good, always leaves me completely satisfied. The "perfect meal" starts with the salmon tempura as the appetizer, the seabass with garlic noodles as the main dish and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Angela and Larry's restaurant always delivers with great food and reasonable prices. Their food is comparable in quality to places that cost 2 or 3 times as much. It manages to be hip and current and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a cozy, and cute Japanese fusion restaurant. Wonderful service with good food. The only drawback is that the place is a bit confined, so that it cannot accommodate a large group. When we went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We hit the House for our anniversary... I have to admit - it wasn't our first choice but TONS of places were closed for the Fourth. I'm glad that we were destined to eat at The House. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
friends all like this place. soso for me. mostly cause i nv really get that neighborhood.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended. Not only was this the location of an evening with friends visiting from LA, but here we shared some pretty darn good eats. We shared two of their special salads of the night. A...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty darn good. The 575 Yelpers and 4.5 stars won't lie to you. I tried their black cod special with california roll. The fish literally melts in your mouth and the smooth teriyaki/soy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here! Everything on the menu is yummy...the only problem I have is that the restaurant is so small and the wait for a table can be forever long!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended dishes:* Crabcake (best I've had)* Roasted unagi* Pomegranate pork chop* Prawns & mushroom rice* Creme bruleePros:* Amazing food* Takes reservations* Attentive wait-staffCons;* Close...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome for a tiny intimate dinner. and i say tiny for reals, it is almost a hole in the wall except it's a bit bigger! you're almost elbow to elbow with the next table....depending on how packed The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Forgot to add after my terrible experience here I called the manager because it was not good and they said they apologize and wanted to send a gift certificate for us to try the restaurant again and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a quaint little "house". Small as it may be, this place is modern and lively.The food is intricate and the attention to detail is apparent. Don't skip dessert as strange as it may sound. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the thoughtful bf made reservations to celebrate my birthday at Ruth Chris about a month ago to surprise me...a few days before that dinner I told him that I didn't feel like eating anything too...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I sometimes forget how good this place is. I recall when they first opened to when they had their other location in the Inner Sunset district (which is now closed).Everything I order is usually not a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You go spend money and then forget. This is not one of those places because it really is that good. I called a day ahead and was surprised that I was able to get an 830 reservation on a Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took the parents here. Can I just sum it up and say, whatever you decide to try, it's all YUM!The only thing is that it's a cramped place and of course, parking.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this place getting incredibly high marks on Yelp and figured it was worth a shot. Showed the website and photos to my wife, whose immediate response was "oh my god, that's the most pretentious...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. It's kind of cramped but the food is excellent. We got the calamari (great) to start and I had the salmon which was very good. My husband had the trout which was also very good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great dinner! The service was impeccable, food was outstanding and location to die for! With four in our party, there was never a slip in anything we requested and her suggestions were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Good food!Cons: Small space (reason it doesn't get 5 stars)I came here on a Sat. night (6/14) with an 8:30 p.m. reservation for 4, we added 1 more person, which meant a 4 top table w/ a chair...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out with over 550 reviews and close to a 5 star rating that The House pretty much rocks. I'm not going to kid you with a in depth review since the other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in S.F. If the House were a movie in the chronicle, I'd be the little man jumping out of my chair. I love it. I'd eat this way every day if I could.Yes it's small,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is no doubt, a foodie joint. Everything is all about the food. My only problem with this place is how small it is and how crowded it gets. The food was stellar and the service is as good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe there're so many 5 star reviews and I havn't heard about it until today! Word around the street is it's owned by the Slanted Door management. Hmm, quite a setup, wouldn't you say?Came...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i haven't had one dish here that i didn't like. the first time i ate here was for valentine's day..i think...haha ate here for quite a few occasions so i don't really recall exactly. the first dish i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite fusion restaurant so far, and I tend to avoid them.Love the ambience of the place at night with the fellow diners. I brought my unsophisticated coworkers during a conference, and everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Full disclosure: I went in here knowing the place had got some mean stellar reviews from some very, very respected yelpers- but walking in, I wasn't so sure.Maybe its the...well...spartan interior....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been one of my favorite for many many years - always walked away extremely full and the feeling of wanting to come back for the dish(s) I just had. I went here last night with my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my family and my gf for my 21st birthday dinner.... I definitely was not disappointed. We had the mussels, calamari, 2 ahi tuna tartares, and all was delicious, next time i probably...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate there Saturday night. Got us in last minute for party of 5. The food and and service were above excellent! The server recommended perfect wine for table.Two diff fish dishes, the filet special,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ouch. I just got hated on for hating on the West Coast. You see, I actually love California. My golden years were spent here. (Go bears!). ... But I also love to hate. ... It's a hard-knock life. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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The House is definitely one of my favorite dining spots. The sea bass melts in your mouth and the noodles that come with it are fantastic!!!! I HIGHLY recommend trying this place - you won't be disappointed!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place so much it inspired me to start my own Yelp account, after mooching off others' reviews for so long. The food was excellent. We had the salmon spring rolls, which were amazing,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that The House needs anyone else to toot its horn - 540 reviews with a 4.5-star average screams statistical significance - but my meal last night was too good to keep to myself. The salmon spring...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who's in the house? I'm in the house! Bring in the beat. My all time favorite restaurant in San Francisco and that is a bold statement which I stand by. I adore The House. I wish I could make...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Boy this place gets mad crowded. We had reservations and we still had to wait 45 min. Eventually we were sat down. The calamari appetizer was very good. The pickled side dish is good too...kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The House is sooo crazy good. Honestly the food is some of the most delicious and inventive I have ever had. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and the owners are the most delightful couple. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't eaten here in a while, but the mushroom risotto with grilled prawns is my fav. Desserts here are fab too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wowowow this place is good. Went here for a pleasant double date - I had the black cod special and mooched off the fabulous pomegranate sauce pork chops from the plate next to me.Dang...those pork...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
well-seasoned, very tasty food. service was great.a little loud and a little cramped . the dessert could use some improvement. overall, one of the best asia fusion restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant. I came here with some friends the other night. The crab cakes were awesome, some of the best I've ever tasted. We also ordered the black cod special and the pork chop with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend that recommended Fuzio's recommended the House. This saved his reputation. I had a fantastic butter lettuce and gorgonzola salad. I then had a "kobe" beef special with hosin barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
http://i8that.wordpress.com/check it, i put up lots of yummy pictures of the experience on my food blog. everything was, on the whole, pretty delish!! service was also attentive and prices very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars. Great restaurants. Unique tastes that go well. Everything I've had here is tasty. Parking can
