Spicy fried Sonoma Valley chicken, buttermilk waffle with Vermont maple syrup. $12.50
900 Grayson, Berkeley CA
This was REALLY tasty! And there was plenty of fried chicken – I could barely finish. I kinda wish the chicken was bone-in though, it feels more homey that way and it keeps the meat super moist.
Coffee. $2
Sugar and salt.
Battered and fried chicken in a special sauce with broccoli. $9.95
House of Chen, San Francisco CA
Meh, another low quality, super greasy dish from House of Chen. I guess we can all learn from our mistakes.
Deep fried in a light batter tossed in roasted red peppers, garlic, and ginger sauce. $6
SO, San Francisco CA
I LOVE these fried chicken wings!!! They’re cooked to perfection and are so moist and flavorful. I can probably eat an entire platter of these by myself. NOMS!!!
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man mural with Slimer, Bryant Street. This mural is on the side of the restaurant and I’m not sure what it says in green, but I think it’s “Diet” something, lol!
December 5, 2013. $6.50
Price has gone up!
Chicharon bulaklak (deep fried pork intestines), lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino spring rolls), and chicken empanaditas. $9.75
Tastebuds, San Bruno CA
I don’t think I’ve had chicharon bulaklak since I was a kid, and now I remember why. These things are super hard to eat, lol! They’re difficult to bite into and you definitely need the vinegar to help soften them up. For those of you who’ve never tried them – be careful, hehe. The lumpia and empanadas were delicious, otherwise.
Spiral aloe (Aloe polyphylla, Xanthorrhoeaceae), West Field Road. I’m always mesmerized by the phyllotaxis of this beautiful succulent.
Sauteed eggplant, bell pepper and fresh basil in a red curry and coconut cream sauce with sliced chicken. $8.50
Pad Thai Restaurant, San Francisco CA
I love Thai and Chinese dishes with sauteed eggplant! This dish is very good, especially when they make it hot and spicy.
Ghirardelli Square. Ugh, I will only come here if I have out-of-town visitors.
“Tender, juicy Chicken McNuggets made with white meat, wrapped in a crisp tempura batter Made for sharing, if you want ’em all to yourself, then that’s our little secret.” With tangy barbeque dipping sauce. 950 calories, 60 g fat. 20 piece $4.99
McDonald’s, South San Francisco CA
The product descriptions on company websites are always SO funny. We all know that McNuggets are rarely tender or juicy and the spongy meat puree they’re made of no longer resembles white chicken meat. But I’ll admit that my brain has subscribed to all the advertisements since childhood and I sporadically crave these horrible snacks. I was particularly hungry so I ordered the 20 piece, lol! What?! It’s a value! 🙂
March 11, 2015. 20 piece $5
Bridge along the San Francisco Bay Trail.
“Poppable pieces of tender chicken breast with the perfect balance of heat and flavor.” 410 calories, 25 g fat. Regular $2.99
McDonald’s, South San Francisco CA
I really need to stop going to fast food joints to try their newest offerings. I’m always disappointed! These McBites were super dry and not very flavorful. Definitely not worth the calories.
With sweet and sour sauce in the sauce bin.
Squash blossoms, zucchini, goat cheese, spring onion, tomato vinaigrette, chicken sausage, mixed greens. $16
Foreign Cinema, San Francisco CA
Another delicious brunch dish! I particularly liked the nice sear on the chicken sausage. Everything was super flavorful and tasted fresh and spring-y.
Water service.
Castro Castle Guest House, 17th Street. I’ve always thought that this building was super cheesy looking and out of place. But I appreciate that it has SO much character. I don’t think I’d ever want to stay here though.
These bad boys are perfect as a quick convenient snack on my way home from the gym. Mmm! $3.50
La Boulange de Noe, San Francisco CA
Random relief sculpture house decoration, States Street. This white house struck me as odd compared to the more traditional Victorian houses on the street.
With shiitake/parmesan bread pudding, dandelion greens and leeks. $17
Beast and the Hare, San Francisco CA
Wow, the time between charcuterie and entree was super long. I mean SUPER long! We had time to order another glass of wine and pretty much drink it all between courses. Kinda weird. I enjoyed the space and service otherwise.
This chicken tasted like Thanksgiving, and the bread pudding was AMAZING!
Golden Gate Bridge mural, 19th Street.
Grilled chicken, rice, beans, salsa. Regular $5.25
El Farolito, San Francisco
I’m dumbfounded by the extreme popularity of this place! I would say that most people are too drunk after hours to realize what they’re eating or care about the questionable service, but I’ve also seen this place packed for early dinner.
The last time I ate here, my food was good but the time previous it was super salty. Again, this chicken burrito was SO salty it gave me a major headache! I’m convinced the food is on par with nearby taquerias or even below them which begs the question of why they’re so popular. The service is a completely different issue. The cooks seem to be running a mile a minute but the cashier, who also acts as the expeditor, is inevitably slow and inconsistent. I’ve had major waits for food that seems to come out willy-nilly.
I get that this place is a no-frills, no-nonsense taqueria but at least serve consistent, non-salty food and get it out in a decent amount of time. I’m over it.
San Francisco themed mural, 21st Street. Is that supposed to be Boyz II Men? 🙂
Chicken in a traditional tomato based curry from northern Pakistan, delicately cooked in a wok and topped with fresh ginger and cilantro. $6.99
Pakwan, San Francisco CA
This was SO flavorful (especially with that fresh ginger, hehe)! Seriously, the dish was delicious and the chicken cuts were very tender. Mmm, this is why I love curries!
Yellow house and Integral Yoga Institute, Dolores Street. I like the contrasting colors and lines between the two buildings.
Vittle Monster 