Chef

Lena Kwak

"Simply put: it’s a cookie in a cookie. Try it and you’ll wonder how it was possible that this wasn’t your favorite cookie flavor all your life."

"I adore dishes like this that are so simple yet absolutely amazing. Grilled bread with a smear of avocado is topped with uni, and the richness is offset with an acidic frisée salad—beautiful!"

"You’ll be amazed at the size of this meatball and how incredibly flavorful and moist it is. Don’t forget to try the egg puff, sautéed pea leaves, spicy wonton… the list can go on and on."

"It’s a magical experience sitting outside in the sun in the Marina with this buttery, sweet pastry and a cup of coffee. Make sure not to leave without a loaf of one of their dark breads."

"The combo of sake butter, yuzu and chiles with a touch of smoke from the open fire is pretty phenomenal."

"I have been on the hunt for a good Korean restaurant for a while in Nor Cal. This is a great place for casual dining or take-out. They have a variety of traditional porridges served with citrus soy sauce. I like the black sesame version the best for the nutty flavor."