Restaurants
Benu
                            22 Hawthorne St., San Francisco, CA, 94105, USA
                            
                        
                        
                            
                            
                                
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                                    Asian, Contemporary
                                
                                
                            
                        
                        
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Benu
                            22 Hawthorne St., San Francisco, CA, 94105, USA
                            
                        
                        
                            
                            
                                
                                    $$$$
                                    ·
                                
                                
                                    Asian, Contemporary
                                
                                
                            
                        
                        
                    
                                    Three Stars: Exceptional cuisine
                                
                            Benu is an oasis in the center of the city. Patience seems to define this kitchen in its relentless pursuit of excellence, whether that may be perfecting technique or waiting for just the right moment to serve an ingredient at its peak. Meals begin with a series of highly technical small bites. While these delicacies alone may rival some of the country's most ambitious tasting menus, there's more. Faux-shark's fin and xiao long bao are a delightful classic, but Chef Corey Lee continues to reimagine and redefine his nightly offerings. Dishes like barbecued quail with house-made XO sauce and an elevated take on traditional Korean beef barbecue convey a distinct personality and reflect a singular marriage between contemporary Asian influences.
Location
                                    Monday
                                
                                
                                    
                                        closed
                                    
                                
                            
                                    Tuesday
                                
                                
                                    
                                        17:30-19:30
                                    
                                
                            
                                    Wednesday
                                
                                
                                    
                                        17:30-19:30
                                    
                                
                            
                                    Thursday
                                
                                
                                    
                                        17:30-19:30
                                    
                                
                            
                                    Friday
                                
                                
                                    
                                        17:30-20:30
                                    
                                
                            
                                    Saturday
                                
                                
                                    
                                        17:30-20:30
                                    
                                
                            
                                    Sunday
                                
                                
                                    
                                        closed
                                    
                                
                            
                    
                    
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            Corey Lee's Buckwheat Jeon is Proof That the Soul of Cooking Starts at Home
In a world chasing the new, Corey Lee of 3-Star Benu looks back. Today, he revisits the flavours of his Korean heritage through a humble yet profound dish of buckwheat jeon, a loving tribute to the unspoken rituals of Korean home kitchens and dishes.