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The name means "simmered," which tells you something about the chef's approach: unhurried, precise, nothing showing off. This is a casual French prix-fixe counter in the Mission, built around a weekly four-course menu that follows Northern California's seasons and a natural wine list that would feel at home in a Paris cave. The chef trained in France via Japan, and the room, all warm wood and open kitchen, has the nerve to be unpretentious about it. A James Beard nominee.
The awards strongest first
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Best Chef: California · Kosuke Tada
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Los Angeles Times The 101 Best Restaurants in California
- The Infatuation #16 · The 25 Best Restaurants In SF
- San Francisco Chronicle Best French restaurants in the Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle #44 · Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area
- Condé Nast Traveler The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco for Casual Diners, Twelve-Course Tasting Counters, and Late-Night Eats
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · Kosuke Tada
- Time Out The 12 best restaurants in the Mission
One number, weighted & current 88
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Beef tataki with butternut squash
“Winter might feature beef tataki with butternut squash or lamb loin with pimentón, while spring introduces vibrant dishes like halibut with ramps.”
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Lamb loin with pimentón
“Winter might feature beef tataki with butternut squash or lamb loin with pimentón, while spring introduces vibrant dishes like halibut with ramps.”
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Halibut with ramps
“Winter might feature beef tataki with butternut squash or lamb loin with pimentón, while spring introduces vibrant dishes like halibut with ramps.”
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Tuna crudo
“On a recent visit, a first course of luscious tuna crudo was paired with crunchy snap peas and their tendrils, jewel-toned strawberries, capers and fresh horseradish — a textural masterpiece.”
San Francisco Chronicle
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