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We had an amazing time at Liholiho! Been meaning to come
We had an amazing time at Liholiho! Been meaning to come here for a while and finally made a reservation for Saturday dinner. Would definitely recommend planning ahead to make a res as it gets quite busy after it opens and we've often seen people wait to walk in right when they open at 5pm. We started with drinks with the spring sling and sunbather. The cocktails were bright and light - the perfect way to start a meal. For food, we ordered a beef tongue bao each, trout sashimi, turmeric rice noodle, swordfish katsu, and gulf shrimp with crispy rice to share between 3 people and it was just the right amount of food. The highlight of the night was definitely the swordfish katsu which was perfectly fried and crispy but light and moist inside still. Swordfish isn't a protein I'd normally order but this was truly delicious and I loved the sauce served with the katsu. Would definitely order this along with the shrimp with crispy black rice and kombu-cured trout sashimi again. We were too full for dessert but wish we ordered the baked alaska as well. We'll have to come back for their $85 tasting menu next time!
Be the first to ReplyBeen wanting to come here for years and finally was able to
Been wanting to come here for years and finally was able to come here. Service was great. We were seated quite quickly. Sat down and the gentlemen who helped us was nice and knowledgeable about everything all the way to the sauces and ingredients in the food. We order the ukoy, gulf shrimp, buttermilk fried hen, and, tumeric rice noodles. Ukoy: crispy veggies with sauce Gulf shrimp: shrimp with kumquat over crispy rice. Butter fried milk friend hen: cut in 4 and fried. Tumeric rice noodles: rice noodles with mushrooms Everything was so good! We got dessert baked Hawaii and the mochi. This was just perfor for 4 girls and got a taste of without feeling bad.
Be the first to ReplyOne of the top rated restaurants in San Francisco, and it
One of the top rated restaurants in San Francisco, and it doesn't disappoint. The atmosphere is cool vibe with a fun touch. It's perfect for a night out with friends or a casual date. And, the food, well that's what we are here for. Our server convinced us to try the 10 course premix fixe option. And, I am glad she did. It was a taste journey. I'd say this is moderately pricey restaurant. But, treat yourself. It won't break the budget and you'll love it.
Be the first to ReplyLiholiho is a restaurant that holds a special place in our
Liholiho is a restaurant that holds a special place in our hearts, as it brought back fond memories of our trip to Kaua'i during the COVID-19 pandemic. We had wanted to try this place for over five years, and the moment we stepped inside, we were amazed by its beauty and open concept. The open kitchen was mesmerizing as the skilled chefs prepared each dish precisely and carefully. The service we received at Liholiho was also wonderful. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and attended to our needs throughout the evening. What impressed us the most was when they remembered that it was our second anniversary, and they went above and beyond to make us feel special, adding a personal touch to our dining experience. Now, let's talk about the food. The menu at Liholiho is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures; each dish we tried was a culinary masterpiece. The beef tongue poppyseed bao buns were a revelation, and the braised pig head salad was a surprising and bold choice that exceeded our expectations. This dish showcased the chef's creativity and expertise. The kimchi spam fried rice, made in-house, was another highlight. However, the star of the show was undoubtedly the katsu swordfish. This was a dish unlike anything we had ever tasted before. The swordfish was expertly breaded and fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. To top off the evening, we indulged in the baked Hawaii dessert. It was a delightful and satisfying end to an already fantastic meal. TL;DR: Our experience at Liholiho was nothing short of exceptional. The restaurant's beautiful and open concept, combined with the attentive service and incredible food, made it a true culinary gem. It's a place that reminded us of our trip to Kaua'i and created new and unforgettable memories. We highly recommend Liholiho to anyone seeking a remarkable dining experience.
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely fantastic! The food is excellent and treated
Absolutely fantastic! The food is excellent and treated with wisdom and combined in an unusual way. Excellent cocktails, the girls who take care of room service are all smiling and make you feel welcomed. Will be back
Be the first to ReplyCame here last night for a belated birthday dinner.
My boyfriend and I shared the tuna poke, shaved pig head, fried rice, and swordfish katsu. We also split a baked Hawaii for dessert. Enjoyed it all but the swordfish katsu was definitely the highlight of our meal. overall, a fun experience and fantastic meal. Looking forward to trying the rest of LihoLiho's offerings very soon!
Be the first to ReplyThe last time we dined here was in 2018 and we are so
The last time we dined here was in 2018 and we are so excited to visit again after 6 years. We ordered two appetizers, two entrees and one dessert, which turn out to be a bit too much. The dish impresses us the most is Ukoy, a Filipino style "tempura". It's crispy and freshly fried with interesting seasoning that we never had before. The fried game hen is the second best and it's like extra crunchy fried chicken with unique seasons, and the best part is the corn bread to me because of its crispy buttery skin. The rest of the meals are good but not too amazing. The service definitely deserves star. The waiters are very friendly and they make you feel you are dining in star restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyConsistent.
execution. every. single. time. Recently I came to LihoLiho for the fourth time (first time in 2015), and my appreciation and love for LihoLiho has only grown! Execution is consistent, everything I've tried is delicious, unique, interesting, beautiful, and fun. I would always get the baked hawaii for dessert It is a bit expensive and everything adds up, there is a 6% SF mandate added to your deck Service was superb as usual and super fun vibe For this most recent visit, we opted for the tasting menu which was $85 for 11 bites / items per person. It featured 6 things currently on the menu and 5 things on previous menus - we thought, why not? don't need to make any decisions.... Our favorites were: - duck liver mousse - tuna poke - ukoy (purple sweet potato, trumpet mushroom, sweet onion, old bay, shiso ranch) - swordfish katsu - baked hawaii (of course!) I thought the drinks were okay, they were fine, not impressive, but maybe I just didn't order the right drinks Overall, can't wait to be back again!
Be the first to ReplyYep it's pricy, yep the portions on the smaller side, and
Yep it's pricy, yep the portions on the smaller side, and yep it's super tasty. Oh yeah, yep the cocktails are good
Be the first to ReplyThe best meal I've had in SF in a year.
Absolutely extraordinary food. LihoLiho got her groove back. We'd been back a couple times since they reopened, but this latest iteration of the menu (Fried game hen with brown butter cornbread, anyone?) has reinstated LYCSF as one of our top 3 spots in the city. Let's start with the drinks. Cocktails are unique and refreshing; I loved the herbaceous Spring Sling. They've got some great local craft beers that made my partner happy, like Tiny Dankster. And finally, the wines will invite you to try something new and we haven't met a glass we didn't like (mmmm Gamay). Getting into apps, do not skip the Tuna Poke and the Duck Liver Moose. I don't care if you're not a Duck Liver Moose person (I'm not); Get this one anyway. It comes on a fresh, warm pumpkin bread with pickled celery with pink peppercorn and it unlocked a new realm in my soul. Next up the turmeric rice noodle is unmissable, served with maitakes and a little seaweed that brings a delicious, flavorful, fresh crunch. But the brightest stars of the night for our table were the mains: the Buttermilk Fried Game Hen and the Grass Fed Ribeye. Beautiful, perfectly composed bites of food that you will never forget. There was not a single thing on the plate with the game hen that wasn't delicious: the pickled veg, hot sauce, brown butter cornbread, and of course the game hen itself. The brine on this little bb makes it the most perfectly seasoned borb I've met on the West Coast. When you get the ribeye, be sure to compose each bite with everything they bring you. The flavors have been so carefully quilted together to form a complete picture, from the horseradish to the hot mustard. Sadly, we were out of room for dessert, but we'll be back as soon as possible to enjoy this feast again. Oh, and on top of everything, the service here is just fantastic and the ambiance is relaxed yet elevated. LihoLiho is absolute gem. Don't miss it.
Be the first to ReplyIn one word "WOW!" I admit I was not excited about having
In one word "WOW!" I admit I was not excited about having to set a reminder to make a reservation for this place but I am so glad I did! From the vibe and customer service when we walked in to the dessert at the end, everything was amazing! I couldn't understand why I received so many reminders to be on time but I get it, this place is bumping and they have no time for stragglers!I can't wait to go back to try more. Here was what we enjoyed on our first trip:1) Gulf Shrimp- juicy and flavorful2) Fried Rice- yum!3) Fried Game Hen- I love that this was not greasy, but instead moist (yeah, I used that word) and tender. The broccoli I had a zesty vinaigrette flavor that I also enjoyed.4) Swordfish. Never had it before and I need more in my life. The sauce was excellent and the fish was delish.5) baked Hawaiian. You just need to try it to understand how awesome it isWe also had a couple of the tropical drinks and they did not disappoint. The prices were reasonable and the customer service was phenomenal. This place lives up to the hype- get online and make that resy!!!
Be the first to ReplyThis place is by far, one of the best seafood restaurants
This place is by far, one of the best seafood restaurants I've been to in SF. The dishes are unique and so tasty (the local halibut was to die for) and the drinks were especially incredible (shoutout to the incredible bartender, Charlotte!) I loved sitting at the bar, and seeing the open kitchen. I will be back again quite soon!
Be the first to ReplyAmbiance: super cute restaurant- brings me straight back to
Ambiance: super cute restaurant- brings me straight back to Hawaii. Super friendly staff - definitely make a res as walk-ins are for the bar only and its CROWDED. Great for group outing w/ friends or date night. Everything is shareable (kind of like tapas but hawaiian style) Beef Tongue Poppyseed Bun [5/5]: WOW. I loveeeed this. The beef tongue is soo tender and succulent - loved the tanginess of the pickled cucumbers. Bao is soft and airy and the sesame seeds added a nice crunch and frangrance. Yummy and totally recommend!!! Fried oyster [4/5]: was good and yummy, i still prefer raw oysters :) Fried rice [5/5]: so so soooo yummy. Probably one of the best kimchi fried rice I've had. The cured egg yolk made everything super creamy without making the rice soggy - loved the fragrant mushrooms. 10/10 recommend. Gulf shrimp [4/5]: shrimp were super fresh and had a nice bite - thought the dish was kind of salty though. Loved the stuffing they used. The crispy rice was yummy in small amounts but it was like.. TOO crispy hahah my jaw was tired after eating them Swordfish Katsu [5/5]: I've never seen swordfish katsu before so this was a must try for us. Super crispy - swordfish was tender and juicy. Loved the slight tartness of the russian dressing. Banana cream tart [5/5]: lovvvvveeed this. Creamy, light, not sure sweet. Really enjoyed that sweet and bitter caramel rum with the crunch sesame crackers on top. Tart itself had structure but also just the right crumbliness haha.
Be the first to ReplyWe had not been to Lihiliho since 2019 (pre pandemic) and
We had not been to Lihiliho since 2019 (pre pandemic) and it was so nice to be back. This restaurant is overall our favorite in SF. Always creative delicious food, always great service and a busy but friendly vibe.We were going to a concert at the Golden Gate Theater so we grabbed an early reservation. Menu has something for everyone.Started and shared the Gulf shrimp stuffed with Longanisa. Came with crispy rice and golden raisin vin. Delicious start. I also had the small bite of Duck Liver Mousse on banana bread with pink peppercorn and celery. Another yum!Entrees kept up the pace. Pork shoulder chop with Apple chutney, pistachios, chicory and mustard seed jus was so good with rich layered flavors. Also had the Fried Game Hen which we have had before and it never fails to impress. Crispy hen that is quartered and comes with cashews, broccolini, pineapple and black vinegar honey glaze. Awesome as always.Finished with the Baked Hawaii, orange chiffon cake with coconut POG sorbet. Nice ending to a delicious. Liholiho has a nice well thought out wine list, I had a glass of Jolie Laide Trousseau Gris and DW had a cocktail.Service as mentioned earlier is friendly, helpful and efficient. Wonderful dinner, can't wait to return!
Be the first to ReplyAmazing! Friendly efficient service, food is phenomenal.
. favorite dish is the Renang Curry, it's completely homemade and the presentation w Naan on top served like a mushroom cap was impressive and delicious. The perfectly cooked, not overdone gulf shrimp was surprisingly delicious
Be the first to ReplyExcellent food and service Tuna Poke 5/5Ukoy 5/5Pork
Excellent food and service Tuna Poke 5/5Ukoy 5/5Pork shoulder chop 5/5Make sure to order some rice to mop up all that yummy sauce
Be the first to ReplyWent here for dinner this evening with some of my
Went here for dinner this evening with some of my colleagues. ** **The Great**1. Rendang Curry - This was easily the best thing we had this evening. It isn't even close to traditional rendang, but it's a really flavorful lamb curry with a nice quirky presentation. Strongly recommended. 2. Red Endive - An outstanding salad to share packed with flavor and texture, fresh ingredients and just hit the spot perfectly. 3. Ukoy - Reminiscent of a fancy pakora but very crispy and super delicious. The old bay seasoning pairs nicely with their ranch**The Good**1. Poppyseed Steamed Bun - It was not bad but kind of plain jane and one dimensional. Nothing really stood out and popped. 2. Fried Game Hen - The batter was perfectly crispy and crunchy and the hen was beautifully cooked to perfection. The broccolini was perfect. The honey sauce however was too sweet and the black vinegar did little to balance it out. Also, the random cashews thrown onto the plate added nothing to the dish and in fact were hard to eat as were the thin slices of pineapple that felt out of place. 3. Gulf Shrimp - The crispy rice was the star of the show here and everyone loved it and fought over it. The shrimp were just standard shrimp, nothing to write home about. 4. Desserts - The Baked Hawaii and the Banana Cream Tart were both pretty good, but again, nothing spectacular. The slivers of orange on the place were kind of meaningless and would have been so much better as a fresh zingy sauce to pair with the rich desserts instead of a side on the plate. **The Mehhh**1. Petrale Sole - It just had no flavor. The fish was cooked perfectly but lacked seasoning and none of the ginger sesame flavors came through. Definitely pass on this. 2. Charred Savoy Cabbage - There was nothing charred about it. It was cabbage with a very funky cheese dressing that tasted a lot more like gorgonzola than aged gouda. Nothing else came through. Hard pass. 3. Kimchi Fried Rice - This was easily the worst dish of the evening. There was nothing kimchi or fried about the rice. The kimchi was mild with no flavor, the rice was barely tossed around in it with no wokhay and the spam was, well it was spam. I cook and eat this dish very very often; this is not even close to what it's true potential is. Overall the food had a few hits but a fair number of misses, the prices are quite steep but somehow customers have been convinced that the bustling cafeteria ambiance with people crammed onto benches and served on bulk bought plates is now upscale and chic just because reservations are hard to get. And then they added a 20% tip but called it an "equitable compensation fee" which apparently is supposed to make us feel okay about it; kudos to the marketing team for coming up with that BS. p.s. Shoutout to the wait staff. You guys did an outstanding job and the service was a definitely 10/10.
Be the first to Replyfirst time to liho liho! i was inspired to come here after
first time to liho liho! i was inspired to come here after going to their sister restaurant good good culture club it was a bit hard to get a reservation - you have to reserve online at 10pm two weeks before the date you want to dine (only option when i checked was a 5pm table, which was fine with me) the service was great! the staff took the time to explain certain dishes when they were brought to the table poppyseed steam bun: amazing! i didn't know they could coat steam buns with poppyseeds. the kimchi-miso mayo and cucumbers and spam all balanced each other out perfectly ukoy: basically fried mushrooms and sweet potatoes. it was a good healthy-but-not-healthy option petrale sole: bone broth tastes so good! the shrimp crust was not crunch as i had expected, it kind of has the same texture as fish has baked hawaii: SO good. POG sorbet was amazing!!
Be the first to ReplyEverything g about this restaurant is top level and
Everything g about this restaurant is top level and excellent. One of the best meals I had out in recent memory and probably the best pork chop I've ever had. Highly recommend, and the best thing I've ever stumbled upon during a four hour delayed flight!
Be the first to ReplyWe had reservations and sat at the bar.
We told them in advance that we were limited on time. They recommend 1:45 mins but we have only one hour. They made every effort to get food on time and it worked! The food was great! Most of all the duck liver mousse. Just exceptional service and tastes.
Be the first to ReplyThis place is 3.
5 for me, but I'm rounding up because the service was excellent! There were no reservations, but hubby and I were lucky to be seated at the bar right away. Ambiance - Chic and warm, lots of wood tones and good music playing in the background.Food was okay, some dishes were definitely better than others. Fried oyster (2.5/5) - like eating an oyster lettuce wrap, okay, but nothing exciting.Harime (Hawaiian ceviche) (5/5) - absolutely delicious! Light and refreshing, and I could have eaten 10 more bowls of the taro chips by themselves.Fried Rice (3/5) - good but typical. Didn't stand out, even with the homemade spam. I think the kimchi was overpowering, too.Ribeye (2.5/5) - Really shouldn't order steak anywhere but a steakhouse, but we took a chance and were disappointed. Flavors were good, but meat was very fatty and came out luke warm. Wouldn't order again.Banana Tart (3/5) Good but not great, the shortbread crust was really tough to cut through. Wish we would have gotten the baked Hawaii.Overall, it's not a bad spot, but nothing about the food would make us want to come back.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent service, hard reservations to get, and nice theme.
Favorite dishes: tuna poke with nori chip, ribeye, taro chips, beef tongue bun, shrimp, fried rice, banana pie, and butter mochi dessert.Would return :)
Be the first to ReplyUnique, imaginative meld of flavors! Love that the
Unique, imaginative meld of flavors! Love that the kitchen prep is front and center open. Fun to watch and made our group wanting to return and try the ones we missed.
Be the first to ReplyDefinitely a bit of a splurge place ($$$-$$$$), but a very
Definitely a bit of a splurge place ($$$-$$$$), but a very cozy/modern vibe with very nice ambiance for hanging out! I'd come for a special occasion with the price point in mind. The service was outstanding, with constant attention and meticulous detail!Standouts:- The single bites were my favorite. The duck liver mousse, fried oyster, and tuna poke were all delicious.- Swordfish katsu. Like an amazing fish and chips vibe- Hirame - really fresh and delicious with taro chips!Would pass on:- Red endive salad: endives are a bit bitter, so I'm not a big fan in general- Shaved pigs head: This reminds me of chinese pig ear! Lots of flavor but salad was also pretty bitter- Fried Game Hen - a bit hard to split up to share- I liked the steamed bun but don't think it's worth $10 a pieceYou definitely need a reservation, and we hung out from 5:30-8:30! We never felt rushed to leave, and even split a good dessert. The drinks I tried were also very tasty!
Be the first to ReplyWhat a wonderful experience! I'm from Hawaii so I was
What a wonderful experience! I'm from Hawaii so I was intrigued by their menu. The food is exactly as described: integrating lovely Hawaiian ingredients in a fresh and creative way! With the help of our server, we tried several dishes. Great texture, flavor, each highlighted flavor with no one flavor overwhelming the others. A great open and vibrant space with tables, counter seating and a full bar. So good!
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