Betelnut

One of the best values in town. King of like PF Chang's on steroids....
Still good after many years and definitely a scene on Union St. Creative Asian food done well....
Always loud, always jumping and always difficult to get a table. Reservations are a must for dinner but you might snag a table at the bar early evening. Special order the chicken in a clay pot, not on...
Stick with the appetizers....
A Cow Hollow classic. Much easier to get a table now than it used to be....

Been going here since '97 and have never been disappointed. The service, food, and atmosphere cannot be beat- plus it's pretty darn affordable compared to other places. Best Bloody Mary's ever- made w...
Really cool environment, sort of a hip spot. In a great neighborhood location. Food is more family style to share, so go with at least one friend and split the dishes. Food is good, but I was not over...
Had a late night supper (after disastrous attempt at Luisa's close by!) We were greeted warmly, sat immediately and served by Cathryn - our smiling, helpful waitress who was quite wonderful the whole ...

The food was excellent and so fun to share so you can sample a lot of the options. I thought the hosts were excellent with keeping waiting patrons informed on the availablity. The atmosphere is super ...

On all visits, I've had a reservation and kindly waited at the bar to be seated. Unfortunately, the welcoming was not very pleasant. Food and atmosphere -- GREAT! Unfortunately, because of the poor ho...

Great place. Family style eating. Younger crowd. Has a great bar you can go to after dinner....

Great funky place. Great for drinks and apps. Large size. Good place
to meet up with friends.Food is also good....

I was not impressed with the flavors of all dishes. There is an over-reliance of salt and oil to make the food taste flavorful. Betelnut is a fun spot so you can go for a social meal. The best item wa...

Very good food...a hint about Betelnut. Try going on a Saturday afternoon and going for a couple appetizers and haveing a beer. In my opinion its better than going for the entire meal....

The Scene – The bustling bar area and adjacent curbside tables are jam-packed with singles sipping potent tropical drinks and exotic Asian beers. The more tranquil dining areas, filled with multigenerational groups, glow with Chinese-red lacquer and gold and dark-wood undertones. Raucous diners can make conversation difficult. – – The Food – The gleaming open kitchen dishes out its tried-and-true formula of reasonably priced Pan-Asian cuisine. But rather than being a fusion of East and West, each dish reflects regional authenticity. Attentive, well-informed servers…

Constantly crowded and buzzing with Union Street locals and other beautiful people from San Francisco and beyond, Betelnut's idea to re-create a Southeast Asian beer house has been a hit from the day it opened almost a decade ago. The slowly undulating fans, the black, red and gold lacquer décor and a spicy martini or two help to complete the image. The open kitchen puts out inventive Pan-Asian cuisine with European-style, small-plate execution. Start with sun-dried anchovies wok-tossed with peanuts, chilies and garlic or the short ribs. Next, a lighter entrée like the oven-smoked sea bass come to the table fragrant with ginger and cucumber while the Seoul Kitchen chicken arrives with atop crispy noodles in a creamy sauce that belies its spiciness. There's a whole range of delightfully sinful drinks, and the wine list matches the firecracker flavors of the food, offering a good example of what can be done with serious wines and Asian food.