So i'm going to san francisco for a few days...

Chunks · 08-19-2009, 12:59 AM

Anyone know of some good cheap places to eat?

I saw an episode of anthony bourdain the other day on sf and was quickly discouraged as he went to all these high dollar places.

I am staying in a hostel for like $20 per night near china town, and I don't want to spend too much money (obviously) but I don't want to eat mcdonald's all week either.

I am going to be around fisherman's wharf, golden gate park, the presidio, and china town. I don't plan on venturing any further.

Random tips would be appreciated, especially what to expect in the sketch parts of town.

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plunk10 · 08-19-2009, 01:01 AM

well, you can expect to get carjacked in the sketch parts. On the bright side, that area is also known for its hookers and blow.

masson · 08-19-2009, 01:01 AM

ALEXSB3 · 08-19-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chunks

Random tips would be appreciated, especially what to expect in the sketch parts of town.

Chunks · 08-19-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ALEXSB3

haight-ashbury was crossed off my list.

hitman912 · 08-19-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by plunk10

well, you can expect to get carjacked in the sketch parts. On the bright side, that area is also known for its hookers and blow.

i went to Lancaster, PA in May...that place is sketch.

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Originally Posted by masson

there is an in-n-out right smack in the middle of fisherman's wharf, right next to the hooters.

brendan_mac · 08-19-2009, 01:07 AM

Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.

hitman912 · 08-19-2009, 01:10 AM

go to i-club and ask the BAIC to get some real answers

Deezy1678 · 08-19-2009, 01:18 AM

Japan Town....on Geary. Go to TanPopo Ramen noodle shop. its pretty good. Good luck in chinatown finding suitable places for cheap---in my experience it is mostly Rat-Dick stew or grilled Bullfrog Anus with a side of chicken claws. You could hit Tommy's Joynt off of Van Ness---kind of a Hof Brau style meal--Cash only (you'll find that a ton in SF).

Steps of Rome off of Columbus and Broadway is a great place to eat some good food...Pizza is "hella good" and the Lasagna is just awesome---real close to Chinatown.

Just explore...I couldnt really give you the ins and outs of a ton of places. Lots of little Hole-in-wall bars and restaurants serve great food.

EDIT: Tommy's Joynt is also in (near) the Tenderloin district. Home of some of the most convincing trannies known to man. For the cost of one night's stay in the hostel, you could have a tranny do his/her work on you.

SilverBullet2.5RS · 08-19-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chunks

Random tips would be appreciated, especially what to expect in the sketch parts of town.

About the sketchiest part of SF I ran into was the Tenderloin (near City Hall and UN Plaza), which was where I happened to be staying with friends. No real thugs, just bums though the thugs always seemed to flock to the Carls Jr. on Market St. @ United Nations Plaza day and night.

Got to see a drug deal get shut down by undercover cops in UN Plaza one night, Crown Vic sliding to a stop and all. Otherwise though I walked around most of the city all hours of day and night carrying my laptop with me and had no problems.

As far as food, In-n-Out in Fishermans Wharf is always good, most everything else is expensive or too high brow for me.

chicakms · 08-19-2009, 02:55 AM

plunk10 · 08-19-2009, 01:04 PM

I didn't know there was sketch parts in SF. I guess every town has sketch.

DeathSStar · 08-19-2009, 01:08 PM

Hit the wharf and ask these two where to eat...they'll hook you up:

Or you could bring a harpoon...

zombiekiller · 08-19-2009, 01:13 PM

whatever you do, Don't punch the bushman when he scares you. last tourist that did that got 5 years in the pokey!

crepes at 3am at 11th and howard ( it's a cart)

there's also a great japanese place near union square... if i remember the name of it, i'll post it up.

you also need to go get some sharfenberger's chocolate from the ferry building.

bars to hang out at? zeitgeist ( 17th and market i think) and lucky 13 ( farther up on market) has a great jukebox and cheap beer.

yuephoria · 08-19-2009, 01:14 PM

House of Nanking - http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/p...ileTab-reviews

Don't bother with the menu, just ask for the "Chef's Special" and the chef will create for you a custom meal.

House of Prime Rib - http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/886038

King Henry VIII dinner FTW. Bring beaucoup $$$, but it's worth it.

fsmwrx · 08-20-2009, 12:22 AM

I was in SF a few weeks ago for some meetings and ate at Blondies near Union Square and it was pretty good and reasonable if you like pizza.

Kellan · 08-20-2009, 12:27 AM

Get stoned as **** at 3am and go to Bob's Donuts when the donuts are coming right out of the fryer and you'll basically

Dank09 · 08-20-2009, 12:51 AM

1. If you go to House of Nanking, do NOT let the mother****ing owner order for you. That ****head ripped me and my friends off when we were there 3 weeks ago.

2. You should have booked a room at the Westin St. Francis in Union Square. It was a badass experience. Or, if you just wanna pick up a hot and extremely drunk milf, go into the bar and start chatting one of them up.

3. Go to Union Square at about 12:30-1:00 in the morning and find the asian dudes that are blazing. Good times.

4. Don't shake hands with any bum. They all have AIDS.

5. The good restaurants at Fisherman's Wharf are expensive.

6. Go to Ghirardelli Square and get some free chocolate.

Chunks · 08-25-2009, 04:29 PM

My throat was really sore so I went to the dr this morning and it turns out I have flu A & B and my plane leaves tomorrow.

08-19-2009, 12:59 AM	#1
Chunks Scooby Newbie Member#: 42499 Join Date: Aug 2003	So i'm going to san francisco for a few days... Anyone know of some good cheap places to eat? I saw an episode of anthony bourdain the other day on sf and was quickly discouraged as he went to all these high dollar places. I am staying in a hostel for like $20 per night near china town, and I don't want to spend too much money (obviously) but I don't want to eat mcdonald's all week either. I am going to be around fisherman's wharf, golden gate park, the presidio, and china town. I don't plan on venturing any further. Random tips would be appreciated, especially what to expect in the sketch parts of town. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-19-2009, 01:01 AM	#2
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC	well, you can expect to get carjacked in the sketch parts. On the bright side, that area is also known for its hookers and blow.

08-19-2009, 01:01 AM	#3
masson Scooby Newbie Member#: 177145 Join Date: Apr 2008

08-19-2009, 01:07 AM	#7
brendan_mac Scooby Specialist Member#: 125055 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Victoria Vehicle: I've got Ham, But I'm not a Hamster.	Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.

08-19-2009, 01:10 AM	#8
hitman912 Scooby Specialist Member#: 38811 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Watsonville and Sacramento Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Platinum Silver	go to i-club and ask the BAIC to get some real answers

08-19-2009, 01:18 AM	#9
Deezy1678 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 75897 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco CA	Japan Town....on Geary. Go to TanPopo Ramen noodle shop. its pretty good. Good luck in chinatown finding suitable places for cheap---in my experience it is mostly Rat-Dick stew or grilled Bullfrog Anus with a side of chicken claws. You could hit Tommy's Joynt off of Van Ness---kind of a Hof Brau style meal--Cash only (you'll find that a ton in SF). Steps of Rome off of Columbus and Broadway is a great place to eat some good food...Pizza is "hella good" and the Lasagna is just awesome---real close to Chinatown. Just explore...I couldnt really give you the ins and outs of a ton of places. Lots of little Hole-in-wall bars and restaurants serve great food. EDIT: Tommy's Joynt is also in (near) the Tenderloin district. Home of some of the most convincing trannies known to man. For the cost of one night's stay in the hostel, you could have a tranny do his/her work on you.

08-19-2009, 02:55 AM	#11
chicakms Scooby Specialist Member#: 183449 Join Date: Jun 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2008 Legacy Elite Quartz Silver Metallic

08-19-2009, 01:04 PM	#12
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC	I didn't know there was sketch parts in SF. I guess every town has sketch.

08-19-2009, 01:08 PM	#13
DeathSStar NASIOC Supporter Member#: 202982 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: International Location: It's Czechoslovakia... Vehicle: . ...it's like going into Wisconsin	Hit the wharf and ask these two where to eat...they'll hook you up: Or you could bring a harpoon...

08-19-2009, 01:13 PM	#14
zombiekiller NASIOC Supporter Member#: 167010 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: dela-where? Vehicle: old landcruisers(2)	whatever you do, Don't punch the bushman when he scares you. last tourist that did that got 5 years in the pokey! crepes at 3am at 11th and howard ( it's a cart) there's also a great japanese place near union square... if i remember the name of it, i'll post it up. you also need to go get some sharfenberger's chocolate from the ferry building. bars to hang out at? zeitgeist ( 17th and market i think) and lucky 13 ( farther up on market) has a great jukebox and cheap beer.

08-19-2009, 01:14 PM	#15
yuephoria NASIOC Supporter Member#: 64624 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Bel Air Subaru Club/Elkridge Vehicle: 2008 FS XT WR Blue Pearl	House of Nanking - http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/p...ileTab-reviews Don't bother with the menu, just ask for the "Chef's Special" and the chef will create for you a custom meal. House of Prime Rib - http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/886038 King Henry VIII dinner FTW. Bring beaucoup $$$, but it's worth it.

08-20-2009, 12:22 AM	#16
fsmwrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 76648 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Beaverton, OR Vehicle: 2003 WRX 326 awhp/303 tq	I was in SF a few weeks ago for some meetings and ate at Blondies near Union Square and it was pretty good and reasonable if you like pizza.

08-20-2009, 12:27 AM	#17
Kellan Scooby Newbie Member#: 135556 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: a house	Get stoned as **** at 3am and go to Bob's Donuts when the donuts are coming right out of the fryer and you'll basically

08-20-2009, 12:51 AM	#18
Dank09 Scooby Newbie Member#: 197286 Join Date: Dec 2008	1. If you go to House of Nanking, do NOT let the mother**ing owner order for you. That **head ripped me and my friends off when we were there 3 weeks ago. 2. You should have booked a room at the Westin St. Francis in Union Square. It was a badass experience. Or, if you just wanna pick up a hot and extremely drunk milf, go into the bar and start chatting one of them up. 3. Go to Union Square at about 12:30-1:00 in the morning and find the asian dudes that are blazing. Good times. 4. Don't shake hands with any bum. They all have AIDS. 5. The good restaurants at Fisherman's Wharf are expensive. 6. Go to Ghirardelli Square and get some free chocolate.

08-25-2009, 04:29 PM	#19
Chunks Scooby Newbie Member#: 42499 Join Date: Aug 2003	My throat was really sore so I went to the dr this morning and it turns out I have flu A & B and my plane leaves tomorrow.