San Francisco, CA.

Betelnut

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For three star Asian, try Betelnut in San Francisco. Check out this affordable place in the Cow Hollow area. The menu is divided into big. It's been awarded the Best of Late-night Dining and Best of Singles Scene awards. This place features a singles scene. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, delivery, catering, and valet parking. This restaurant is open late and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food worth the semi-shoddy service. The service is poor.

User Reviews of Betelnut

Yelp.com Review - by Karim R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beware of Awesome food! I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time to get my Yelp on! So last Saturday after spending most of the day on the road and in classrooms I got to speed up 101 1n my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle G.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went to " Pig Out Tuesday" and it was the best pork experience that I have every had. I hope to get back there again soon. Thanks Robert and Alex.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dina s.

2.0 of 5 stars. So, after reading all the reviews and warning my mom that they were less-than-great, we decided to go anyway. Boo!I found that the food lacks flavor and complexity. We started with the samosas and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Firecracker shrimp...nuff said.Ok I lied, this place is one of my top in the city. Definitely fun to go as couple or group so you can try all sorts of dishes and share. Fun little plates that pop...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, another 5 star experience in San Francisco, and I didn't have to pay a dime.We had a big group (10) that were being wined and dined by our lovely hosts, which was great because we got to try lots...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here on the recommendation of my brother who eats here frequently. The hostess was very friendly and seated us right away. Our waiter was also quite nice and attentive and not at all pompous (I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow lot's of hate on here recently about Betelnut. I couldn't disagree more. Betelnut is consistently great, and very reasonably priced. Of course there is better, but all food should be evaluated...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sara z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went last night for the Tuesday night special that was advertised through Tablehopper (the best food blog ever). The special is roasted pork, jasmine rice, and green beans, for two people for $25....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stumbalina b.

2.0 of 5 stars. Pompous is not a word I use very often. But that's how I'd describe the staff at Betelnut. The hostess said they could seat our table of 6, but that they needed the table back in 90 minutes. WHAT? The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Candy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good food, friendly service and even better uniforms ;)
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kandace J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut is, simply put, a very lively place. It's kind of hokey, but also hip. I like that they serve cocktails in tiki glasses, it's very cute. The food is good. I wouldn't say I've tried anything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not so good, despite its cool exterior. All of the dumplings I ordered tasted like overpriced PF Chang-ish dim sum to me.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandra N.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've never been to PF Chang's, but I've watched enough South Park episodes to know that it's Chinese food for white people. I may be white, but I do have taste buds. I also like REAL Chinese food....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here about 3 tines and I love the food and the green beens rock! All the dishes are good .The only negative is the place is packed all the time so a reservation is much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nam N.

4.0 of 5 stars. string beans are the boooooooooooooooomb
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brett W.

2.0 of 5 stars. if betelnut was in topeka, kansas it would likely be the best "asian" joint in town. when i first moved to SF i really liked this place.that's because i ain't from around these here parts and until...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wiebke T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! Currently holds the title "Favorite Restaurant" in my foodie world. Food is to die for, the cocktails have exactly the right measures of mixers and alcohol, the menu offers plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Came here on the recommendation of SF Gate's Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants. To be honest, I was disappointed.Betelnut is essentially PF Changs, but it goes the extra mile of dressing it staff (none of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey A.

5.0 of 5 stars. love this place i could order everything on the menu and be satisfied
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sooo...I live near here and we meant to come by pre going out on a weekend night...forgot, and ended up going right before they closed one night, so bear in mind that this review is not going to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wakako U.

2.0 of 5 stars. #6 out of #100. Is it tasty or just salty? Just salty! Michael Bauer is Michael Bauer after all.Brett found a whole pig in the kitchen though. That was pretty exciting.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you're 22 - 26 and live in or near the Marina, Betelnut can be a fun dinner option. The food is pretty good, but the place is over-run with blond girls trying to be cool and douche bag dudes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura L.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is definately over priced for the quality of the food and the service. The food is consistantly okay with a couple of stand outs like the hoisin pork pancakes and the dumplings. Almost...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Do you believe it's my first time trying this place out. I've heard good things about betelnut, but, actually, it was just ok. Everything we ordered was overpriced.The best thing we had was the hoison...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex R.

4.0 of 5 stars. good food, nice beer, decent price and a very friendly waitress. the special chicken was a whole show. highly recommend the lamb skewers, the pulled hoisin pork and the teriaki beans.all in all a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy H.

1.0 of 5 stars. If you enjoy:-Munching on salt-The lingering scent of garlic and peanut oil on your clothes-Meat/Vegetables/whatever rolled in so much red pepper and SALT that you cannot taste the main ingredient...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by amy j.

2.0 of 5 stars. This joint reminds me of a local version of PF Chang's which is a chain I never really enjoyed. A funny thing happened on our way to this restaurant, some IDIOT apparently didn't see us crossing the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rise G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to give this place a 5! I love Betelnut. My friend took me once and I was hooked from the start! I took my husband and mother for dinner last night, which was a very pleasant experience as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I did not give a fourth star becasue of inconsistent service in the restaurant and the bar. With the restaurant business flegling in the recession, one must be nice and friendly and good to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia k.

4.0 of 5 stars. The only reason they arent getting 5 stars is because my main dish did come so far into the meal that I thought it was to late for me to start eating and sent it back. BUT some of the haters on here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by al n.

2.0 of 5 stars. horrible service, we had 3 different servers in the course of an hour. food was okay, but basically overpriced chinese food. sad to say, but the fried rice was the best part of the meal. also had 2...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie l.

2.0 of 5 stars. HORRENDOUS service......our server was totally slowI wasn't impressed with the food. I wouldn't come out to Marina expecting good Asian food....but man, wth is this? Garlic Edamame, calamari, pork...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M.M. S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was an all-time-favorite and we've been regulars for years - hadn't been in a while and very disappointed to see several favorites - the scallops appetizer and the cubed filet entree off the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place and for some reason whenever any of my friends visit I always take them here. Great atmosphere. Yummy, creative food. Gets super crowded, so def make a reservation. Spicy and I love...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great Bloody Mary's! Not too spicy, and made with a suprising hint of cilantro. I also really liked the Crunchy Cauliflower. It had a wonderful texture that remained crispy until the end, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sue Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. For starters, I actually like asian-fusion foods. HEY-- asian flavors are the best! Sweet, Salty, and Spicy all brewed together in one bite. I don't blame others for wanting to use our flavors.I came...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I wanted to give this restaurant a great review but it's impossible. My boyfriend raved about how great it was so we went here for my birthday dinner. I had called and made a reservation for 2 at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by s p.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place on Union to share some apps. & cocktails on a lazy Sunday afternoon. A few staples I always order: halibut with serrano chilis (this is great but beware if they run out of halibut...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jose k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I truly enjoyed my nights at Betelnut a lot. It is one of the restaurants in the area that I kept returning to. Not only the food is full of flavor, I like the ambiance a lot. It is relaxed, fun, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eileen H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really like the food at Betelnut. Even though the portions are small, everything I've had there is very flavorful and delicious. My favorites are the calamari and the lettuce wraps. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

2.0 of 5 stars. When they say "Asian Fusion" I'm not really sure what - or how many - Asian influences are in their cuisine.Let me start off by saying that I do not like (read: cannot handle) spicy foods. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food and prices. Enjoyed the experience. Cocktails are good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here at a friend's suggestion while in the middle of helping another friend move to the Marina district this past weekend. Walked in around 10pm on a Friday and got seated instantly. The crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by johnattan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like this restaurant. This is my first review on yelp so I thought betelnut would be a good one to start with! The food is original. Their menu explores different parts of Asian ( Pan Asian )...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brittany B.

4.0 of 5 stars. food is yummy....I have to say, get rid of the uniforms, they are ridiculous!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie G.

1.0 of 5 stars. Americanized Asian food all the way that was nothing special. The decor was nice that resembled Asian Art and the noise/ chaos was not relaxing at all. This place felt more like a lounge to drink then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gavin S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut was ahead of its time when there was still a lot of hype surrounding fusion restaurants.I remember hearing so much about how good it is, how I should try it ASAP.Well, I tried it. Flavors...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I took my mom here for her birthday last year. We were both really looking forward to it and were slightly disappointed with the experience. Although the ambiance was super neat, and the food was good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sara K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place shines in its small plates and drinks, but the dinner is a bit pricey and over-salted and over-sauced for my tastes. I enjoy coming here for the atmosphere but tend to not stay for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A C.

1.0 of 5 stars. they spilled these large alcoholic drinks over my friends. they only gave a card and said they would cover any bill for the cleaners for the jackets, pants, shoes, and the purse that they ruined. NO...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by RJ M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food's to die forGood serviceReasonably priced--what else do you want?
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Enjoyed a dinner there recently. While some of told me that it is basically like PF Changs - I walked away totally disagreeingPros:1) Food - excellent food with great suggestions from wait staff....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Don't be fooled by the $$ ranking. This place is expensive. 180.00 for 4 people, two of them teenagers. Didn't really have much food either. The food would have been really great had the bill not been...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoy this pace. My food and drinks are always good. One exception, the desert...its leave much to be desired. I usually get the fish in some kind of curry claypot. It is an absolute winner;...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vithiet K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went there for the first time 5 years ago and loved it.I've been going there regularly and I think it is still one of my favorite places in the city.... it is not traditional asian food and it is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by joce l.

3.0 of 5 stars. Still one of my faves in the Marina. Great green bean dish
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gail L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm usually not a fan of Asian Fusion food, only because Asian fusion never really means TRUE Asian, but this place was pretty decent. I had only first heard of this restaurant from a fellow Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by cecille p.

3.0 of 5 stars. When it has newly open, really loved their food, but during my recent visit, their service was not as great and the portions of food was too liitle and so expensive which was not suppose to be for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay D.

5.0 of 5 stars. We have dined at this restaurant for years. Though they have had a few changes on the menu, we cant get enough on how fresh and tasty this place has been for us. Place has an elegant look to it, very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jessie h.

5.0 of 5 stars. i've never not liked something on the menu. great service - can actually enjoy your dinner and not be rushed.full bar. which i find very important. oh. and the scorpion bowl comes with little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina L.

5.0 of 5 stars. We've never had anything there that we didn't absolutely love.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brooke G.

5.0 of 5 stars. We dined at Betelnut last night. We've been fans for many years and never once had a bad experience. Chef Alex Ong's menu never ceases to amaze me. The dishes are inspirational, beautiful and full...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by david g.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been along time since I tried this venerable Asian restaurant and it looks like things are still really good. The lettuce cups with chicken filling were amazing, the dumplings were good, although they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janae L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Overrated and overpriced for what you get- Great atmosphere and a great location but that's about it
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here during the holidays. Great LIghting. Intimate lookingPretty huge place. food was OK not memorable. Maybe because my feeling of infatuation made me want to yelp about my boyfriend instead????...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by angela k.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food was not worth the long wait. Very so so food, and the service was very so so. The place looks nice and clean, but that's about it. I would rather go across the street to OSHA.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd C.

4.0 of 5 stars. fire cracker shrimp, chili calamari, green beans, and more were all great!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I love the decor and the service!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlotte Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut is for sure legit and has ahh-ma-zing mojitos, to boot!This is def an old standby for me and my girlfriends where the drinks are always strong and the crowd is, in general, fun (read: lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tini P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I finally broke down and went back because I walk by it everyday and the bar looks so inviting and comfy. Well once again, I have to say the food really is disappointing. Everything is overly sauced...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here tonight and this place was delicious! We had curried potato samosas to start and they were great. Also had Penang rice noodles with shrimp for dinner and also fantastic! The mojito was one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great food, delicious desserts and pretty good drinks. Unfortunately service is not the best most of the time. I, personally, have never been impressed with the attention/service/manners.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by derik p.

2.0 of 5 stars. The Rota is tasty - buuuuuuuuuuuut I'm just not REALLY feelin this place - can I get a A-MEN?!
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vince C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I always liked this place and stop by when I'm in the Marina. The food is good, but this is also a great place for drinks. They make a great Mojito. Tends to be pretty packed in the bar area on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stella N.

4.0 of 5 stars. My daughter and new son-in-law took me to dinner at Betelnut. Being vegan, I expected an ordeal trying to order. I was wrong. We had an outstanding waiter that made great suggestions and we had an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by audrey s.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overrated. Tourist trap. At least it's close to all of the MArina bars...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy D.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food was OK - not great, but not too bad. The atmosphere was hip, trendy, and fun. The service was fast and friendly. Overall, not bad, but I probably wouldn't proactively recommend this place to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gerard Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. The best part of the meal was the dessert. That chocolate ice cream cake thing was delicious. The rest of the meal was ok. It's a bit pricey for what tasted ok and the portions were a little bit small...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi T.

1.0 of 5 stars. Beware..Stay away from the Bloody Mary's here...they are soooo salty..even after I sent it back to the nice bartender I got a replacement just as salty and grimy...stick with the wine or the spirit on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here a few times and I've always been treated well, reservation or not. If you were expecting authentic Chinese, Chinatown is a few blocks away-go there. This is Americanized Asian fusion and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yalda M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really? Really? 512 Reviews?? I hate reviewing places like this that have been over-saturated with sparsely different experiences from people who travel around in the same circles, but whatev,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to work in Cow Hollow and would have dinner at Betelnut occasionally, but it's been a few years since I was in last. Well, I'd like to give the restaurant more stars, but simply can't based on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny K.

2.0 of 5 stars. 2.5 stars. Overrated, over-priced, self-important. I went here for a group dinner. First of all, the bartender seemed annoyed to serve us. The drinks were expensive. Typical Marina prices. A round of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just about one of my most favorite places to eat a couple orders of over priced Thai Basil short ribs & Mojitos. I usually eat here for special occassions.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaylan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. betelnut! betelnut! betelnuts!i have heard all kinds of mixed reviews for this place, but ate here for the first time last night and was decently impressed. waiter was super friendly and attentive,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by CLINTON W.

3.0 of 5 stars. It seemed like every time I would walk passed this place, it was packed. Decided to come here and it was just, as my star rating says "A-OK". Had reservations and of course, it was full of people. To...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mindy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great first date place and a place to hang out with the girls for their specialty drinks. The atmosphere is superb, low light levels with a dark yet Asian-modern interior. I love this place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brock H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's really hard for me to give a five-star rating. Mostly because, in the back of my mind, I think, "You know, maybe there's something better than this?" Thus, I give them four stars instead of five....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shum s.

4.0 of 5 stars. food was excellent! when i think about this place the sea bass comes to mind. SO delish. also their outdoor seating is a prime spot for the san francisco night time bike race.
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here maybe two dozen times by now. I figured it was time to get something down on paper as it were.I've eaten at the bar, at tables. I've eaten on weekdays and weekends and have a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I always have a good time at this place and any out of town guest that I've taken here have always loved it. My favorite is the calamari, the pork ribs, and the noodles, but I don't think I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A A.

2.0 of 5 stars. 12/11/08 - 8:14PMMe: "Hi! I have an 8:00 reservation"Hostess: "Your name please?"Me: "Adam"H: "Oh. We already gave your reservation away."Me: "Oh. Why?"H: "We give it away 20 minutes after the time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JP R.

3.0 of 5 stars. A great and much needed change of scenery in a "suburban" neighborhood.The glazed pork short ribs are what I crave at Betelnut. They're so well executed and bursting with bold flavors from the garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

2.0 of 5 stars. So after my recent experience at RockSugar in LA, it reminded me of Betelnut.The place is cozy, lots of black and red and I LOVE that they had outdoor seating, although when I was there it was a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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One Visit Maybe Enough. by Elements in Culinary I. at InsiderPages

They are recommended on Michelin guide along Nopa and Burma Superstar, but I'm not sure if I can say that they are producing same kind of quality food. Food/Beverage: 3.5 stars Although they were all fairly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuka I.

3.0 of 5 stars. They are recommended on Michelin guide along Nopa and Burma Superstar, but I'm not sure if I can say that they are producing same kind of quality food.Food/Beverage: 3.5 starsAlthough they were all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha K.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I didn't have a loving and doting boyfriend, I would surely start courting Betelnut. How could I not? Betelnut is one hot piece of ass. The environment is lovely (especially in a booth); midnight...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer W.

4.0 of 5 stars. during a recent shopping excursion on union street my friends and i were in need of serious refueling and betelnut was just the thing we wanted. we were a group of four and found a table in the bar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been to Betelnut in ages but was glad to see that it is still a great place to eat. We went on a Saturday night so the place was pretty packed and we got the very back table (who knew the...
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Yelp.com Review - by vikki p.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. I went Saturday night and sat outside which was nice with he fresh air and the heat lamps. The chicken lettuce wrap, short ribs, green beans, and firecracker shrimp are amazing. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I fell in love with green noodle.. it's awesome also dumpling was fantastic. Cocktail drink kind of strong ! (wth) right? I'm regular here. love it
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon C.

4.0 of 5 stars. GET THE SHORTRIBS! It tasted like they were deep fried on the outside, tender on the inside and smothered with sauce. SOO GOOD! Everything else was good too. Portions are on the smaller side though....
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian L.

2.0 of 5 stars. We had the green beans which were good and the lettuce cups which had way too much white pepper in it. We also ordered the shrimp fried rice which was very bland and the hoison pork which really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melrose L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok - I thought this place would be overrated, but I actually enjoyed the food. Yes, it's a bit on the pricey side but the dishes were very, very flavorful. It's like a true fusion restaurant. Of all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here with my other 3 girlfriends and all of our boyfriends as a reunion. It was really fun and the food was really unique! The place was cute (very marina like).It's a little expensive and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam N.

2.0 of 5 stars. For about ten years this was my favorite restaurant in the city, so it is with great sorrow that I must write this review now. I was introduced to this restaurant not long after I moved to the Bay...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aim M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went to Betelnut last Friday night with a group of friends. We were seated pretty quickly, and the wait staff was pretty attentive. Had great mojitos (which they call Mao jitos), and a smattering of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny L.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came here for a girls' night out in the city. We were definitely running late on our reservation, so called in and let them know. They were understanding, but not very accommodating once we got...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cole C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Honestly one of the best places to eat when in the Bay Area. If you are in town for a night and want to entertain someone or just share a great dining experience hit this place. Casual, but with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon G.

4.0 of 5 stars. OK. I'm going to keep this short and sweet because this place is like duh, obvious and has so many f'in reviews, i'm like a drop in the bucket. But I went here the other night as a guest of some...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anita C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food as usual is delicious, but don't drink the Bloody Mary. It tastes like jalepeno pizza or something.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, Yelp - you knew I couldn't stay away forever. (Actually the economy hit the shitter and 20% of the staff at Meez.com was laid off, so now I have some extra time on my hands.)My Brothership,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing service and great food.
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Yelp.com Review - by Star B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's definitely been a while but i can't forget the Glazed pork short ribs with thai basil & garlic...yummmmm....other than that, nothing particularly memorable... i do love the neighborhood and it's...
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Yelp.com Review - by helen t.

3.0 of 5 stars. betelnut is one of those places i would never think to go to unless forced, since i never like going to overpriced mediocre asian food. however, once i'm there, the food is actually ok. everything...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Everything here to eat is brown and green...literally. The dish I ordered that could have had a lovely tint of pink (poke) was saturated in brown salty sauce...Atleast the staff was cool - and I...
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Yelp.com Review - by rosanna m.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was my second visit. I had a very good friend visit from out of town and we drove into the city. The traffic was horrendous and with time for Parking it took over an hour and a half before we go...
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Yelp.com Review - by Roy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. great variety and atmosphere at this restaurant. the service was great and timely. i really enjoyed this place and so should you.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

4.0 of 5 stars. How have I not reviewed this place?! I LOVE Betelnut and have been here about 5 times. Since I love it so much I try to keep it somewhat as a special-occasion-place.Betelnut is a cheaper version of Le...
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Yelp.com Review - by Yeesh K.

4.0 of 5 stars. LOVE this place!...almost everything I've had here is great! They got rid of my favorite IPA :(....sadness...but I'll still come back for the green beans and dumplings. Its a little pricey, but the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've gotten over the attentive service. This place is 5 stars and should branch out to more locations.
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Yelp.com Review - by Hilary L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Totally unimpressed...sorry guys, but this place, to me, was the typical pretentious "OMG we're so totally trying to compete with LA" experience. I remember that the food was pretty good, but let's...
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Yelp.com Review - by shadi m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food was ok, service was somewhat slow. The edamame with garlic was yummy as were the lettuce wraps. Decent place to stop by and eat on union.
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill D.

4.0 of 5 stars. When you really don't want to go to Union Street and need an enticement to tolerate the pretentious 30-something yuppie crowd that hangs out in the area, this is the only place on the strip that will...
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Yelp.com Review - by Deuce B.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is clearly a trendier version of the PF Chang's "Asian Fusion for Gringos" concept. Despite the tremendous hype for this place, there unfortunately is very little to recommend of this place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I must preface my review with the fact that by the time I had gotten here, I had already consumed a number of beverages that contained baileys, vodka, kahlua or some combination of them. What that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This maybe has become too popular over the years....but everytime i have a friend come in from out of town I take them here. Their ribs are to die for and their spicy prawn dish is something else....
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really good food, fun place. Only downfall is parking is very hard to find but again, really good food. Worth the trip.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaii F.

3.0 of 5 stars. The best part about Betelnut is the bar in the front that spills out to the outdoor seating. This is a nice busy place for happy hour on a warm night and the bar makes good drinks. Other than that it...
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Yelp.com Review - by ASIANDIVAH A.

1.0 of 5 stars. Been to this place tonight and went home hungry and with perforated eardrum!!!The FOOD: I've read rave reviews about the lettuce wrap and so I decided to order it. Very disappointing. It is soooo...
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Way Over Rated

We decided to try this popular restaurant, and we were extremely disappointed. Our appetizer, a Mongolian Hoisin dish was innovative and extremely tasty, but the main courses just could not compare. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ethan C.

1.0 of 5 stars. okay.. my wife had a surprise birthday for me here about a year ago and sorry to say but it sucks. I can't blame my wife because she based her decisions on yelp. SO I BLAME ALL OF THOSE YUPPIES that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Krystal G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everytime I've been here the food was always good and I've never had much to complain about. The last time here though I was utterly impressed. I sat at the bar and had a couple beers and some mojitos...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent prices, and the food is just OK. Ambiance is fun if you're in the mood for a loud and "hoppin" environment. Getting a table can be a chore, even with reservations. Be prepared to fight for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Definitely a place to go with a group for a birthday or other celebration. I think it would be too loud and packed for a mellow dinner for two. We spent a while at the bar (maybe 2 hours?) waiting...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ick!!! This place reminds me of Pei Wei in Texas, a mediocre chain owned by PF Changs, but Betelnut is three times the price. The drinks and the green beans were good.
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Yelp.com Review - by Julienne S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced and overrated. I always walk by Betel Nut on Union St. and it is typically packed, with people spilling over the sidewalks waiting for a table during busy dinner hours. I went with a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shilpa G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I feel bad giving this restaurant three stars. My first experience at Betelnut was wonderful: my friend and I enjoyed glasses of wine, samosas, pork dumplings, lettuce cups, and beef noodles, along...
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline I.

1.0 of 5 stars. "like, oh my GOD, this is like, the BEST authentic asian food, ever."-- crowd of annoying marina-types eating here. real foodies wouldn't be caught dead here. Stay away. Go to clement and get real...
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Yelp.com Review - by james b.

4.0 of 5 stars. as always, a great meal. You dont feel like you paid too much for a meal and went home hungry. Great attention from the staff at the right times....the only thing that is disappointing is that some of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I feel a bit bad rating it two stars, since I didn't pay for the meal, and was treated by my friend for a belated birthday dinner, but the rating is no reflection to my friend, just the experience of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Meh...Asian Fusion, or whatever you want to call it. High end Asian American-esque cuisine? I was with one of my girlfriends and we sat outside, shared a bottle of wine, and caught up with one...
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Yelp.com Review - by Karry G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd go here again. The food was good, but I wouldn't get a drink. Also, the server and busboy interrupted our conversation way too many times. Seriously wanted to slap them.
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Yelp.com Review - by Candy V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really great food. I love going here before the rush. Wine selection isn't that extensive but they do offer really yummy cocktails.Service and wait time can be ugly when they get super busy....
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Yelp.com Review - by david d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut is far larger than you might think, as the venue extends well beyond the clot of young, pretties at the front bar. Deeper inside you can sit at a counter fronting the open kitchen or grab a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ilana I.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't get all the hype. I thought it was pretty good but I wouldn't obsess over it. The green beans were really good so was the firecracker chicken. The food is kind of heavy because it's cooked...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I still love Betelnut, I'm going to obviously choose it over PF changs any day! the waiter was super nice. hot jasmine tea felt soooo good after a full tummy of the infamous green beans ( i swear...
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Go here!

I?ve been here before and each time, I have had a very pleasant dining experience. On top of that, did you know this restaurant is teaming up with StreetSmart4kids? It's actually really cool what they?re...
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Yelp.com Review - by Han C.

2.0 of 5 stars. The only thing I really like about Betelnut is the decor. It's a really cute Chinese restaurant, for sure.Otherwise, the food is mediocre and costs a lot more than it should. It's all a little too...
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Yelp.com Review - by Thelma Lee G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place. I came here with my out of town friend last Friday for lunch. We sat at the bar which was a great choice as we received lots of courteous attention from the bar staff. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by John D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the firework show of flavors that happens at Beatle. Everything on the menu has a crazy different taste. It is fun with groups so you can experiance the variety.
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt H.

4.0 of 5 stars. And so it is, I have yet another restaurant to review that I have been to so many times and never bothered to Yelp. I've been going to Betelnut on and off for about 12 years. I have been about 20...
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Yelp.com Review - by sasaw A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Happening place with a stylish mix of people (weekdays even!) BUT if based solely on food, I left unsatisfied and underwhelmed. Def. caters to a yuppy crowd whose tastebuds have not been tested....
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Yelp.com Review - by shari r.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kidnapped in Oakland and forced to come to Betelnut . First time here. We actually found street parking (which is why I rarely come to SF)--arrive at the door where we are met by an UNDERWELMING and...
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Yelp.com Review - by kathleen s.

2.0 of 5 stars. The service was very good and the desserts were amazing, BUT I'm a big eater and wish it had been made more clear that I'd need to order 5 things on the menu to not still be hungry. What we had was...
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew f.

2.0 of 5 stars. I am not sure why there are so many extremely positive reviews for this restaurant. Its really just a PF Changs that is pricier and lacks a decent waitstaff. Food service was extremely fast - almost...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ney M.

4.0 of 5 stars. No need to even order the entrees, you can eat well just ordering the appetizers! My 3 favorite appetizers are the Chili crusted Calamari, Pulled pork with grilled pancakes, and the Green Beans. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda L.

5.0 of 5 stars. i always come here because its my sisters favorite place. located on union street, nicely dim lit and asian decor. great asian fusion food. we always order the jumbo prawn, pork spareribs and green...
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Yelp.com Review - by mandy a.

5.0 of 5 stars. my favorite place to eat in san francisco!sometimes i want to drive out to the cityjust to have a meal here! GO!
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Yelp.com Review - by Mahsa K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for the first time a few weeks ago with a huge group of girls. We all ordered a number of items and EVERY single dish was amazing. I loved the almond chicken dish, the lettuce wraps, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Spartacus U.

3.0 of 5 stars. White people serving fancy Chinese Food cooked by Mexicans.
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Yelp.com Review - by Fiorella B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just finished an incredible dinner here and was in the mood to put my review. Been going here for a couple of years, but needed to refresh my palate, why me and my family keep coming back. You can...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dang, this place has a lot of reviews...So I probably won't be adding any useful information, but, those green beans are the best thing that ever happened to me. I highly recommend them!Also, Make...
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Yelp.com Review - by Whitney H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good food... check.Convenient location... check.Good drinks... check.Waiting for our table 30 minutes past our reservation time... check.All in all - good dining experience as far as food & drinks go,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosa L.

1.0 of 5 stars. As Sushi Sam of downtown San Mateo seduced me with their superb Hawaiian Amberjack sashimi (Kampachi), Betelnut gave me the opposite view: a horrendous "bad oyster" experience with the fish. Betelnut...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place, it is similar to PF Chang. I love the firecracker chicken, the green beans are the best. I highly recommend this place if you are in the marina looking for a casual meal.
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Yelp.com Review - by Romeo and Lola C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stopped in for lunch at Betelnut because we were in the area, hungry and remembered having a great meal there years and years ago.The food is good. We really enjoyed the mongolian hoisin pork and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by marie m.

4.0 of 5 stars. I come here for lunch a lot and the service is always pleasant, the food always good. I can't vouch for evenings, as I tend to avoid the meat market crowd.
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Yelp.com Review - by Rosalee C.

4.0 of 5 stars. asian food with a twist.it's a great spot for a date or a small group. the restaurant itself is cute with big windows that can open up for hot days.i think they are a bit overpriced, but what do you...
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Yelp.com Review - by zach h.

4.0 of 5 stars. As far as asian food goes, there are better restaurants, but this is still great food. Yes, it isn't true asian food, but it really isn't supposed to be (hence the title 'Asian Fusion').
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiki I.

2.0 of 5 stars. Where are the Asians? What, no Asians and NO Asian cuisine? Yeah, not only are you in the Marina, but there is no fusion just want-to-be Asian something or other.This place is just over-priced...
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Yelp.com Review - by mscharity Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't care if there's already 450 reviews because Betelnut is the "BEST"! I've been coming to this restaurant since I was 20 (Now, I'm almost 27! Holy Crap!) My ex-bestest & I had our routine here...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely loved my experience at Betelnut from start to finish.I was amused with the decor, as well as delighted. It's refreshing to go somewhere a little different, somewhere memorable. Betelnut...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Perfect for our girls night out. We shared a bunch of yummy starters and drank. A superb evening.
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Yelp.com Review - by Pavlos P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ive been here almost 7 times and it has not let me down!
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Yelp.com Review - by SFMom O.

3.0 of 5 stars. This used to be our go-to family dinner place, since our kids love their dragon dumplings and kiddie noodles slathered with butter. BUT...I don't think we'll be going anymore. A shame, since we've...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen B.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is delish. It's ALWAYS packed. The waitstaff is usually nice & patient, although I have to say, their uniforms are completely ridiculous. Come on. The drinks from the drink menu are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin Marie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is really yummy! Their laksa was really good...I could have that all day long & their lemongrass beef was really good. HOWEVER, its super expensive...at least expensive for Asian food. It...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

3.0 of 5 stars. We (party of 3) were seated promptly, and ordered drinks at the bar beforehand. The alcohol was on the average side; I recommend the Karma Sutra, very light, but a nice experience. Stay away from the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been coming to Betelnut for over ten yrs now. Yes its crowded Yes it is Loud. BUT it is yummy to my tummy.Some of my favorites include:Little DragonsScallion HotcakesSezchwan Green Beans...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. the food is absolutely delicious however the servings are a bit small to share. everything on the menu is literally delicious and well spiced - the green beans however are on the salty side. but you...
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Betelnut makes me happy

I love the food, and the decor up front and out back. But I don't care for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Loud, crowded, and always lots of Marina goers dressed to impress (which provides much appreciated amusement when you are pretending to listen the boring guy you can't figure out why you agreed to go...
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Ruined my birthday dinner!

Boo urns! My boyfriend wanted to take me some place fancy for my 25th birthday and had heard great things about this place. We make early reservations so we can enjoy a nice long meal before going out. So we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Harry C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Times change.When this restaurant opened about ten years ago, I lived just a few blocks up from it and frequented it often.The bartenders were always stellar (especially back when Scott the head...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Review is really 3/5 stars BTWGreat atmosphere, good food and great service. The food was definitely better than average, but not in the realm of a 4 star, to me 4 star is fine dining. However, this...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassie K.

2.0 of 5 stars. What is all this hype about?! This place was terrible- food wise. The staff was great, but the interior was not only drab, but ridiculously warm! The food was DEFINITELY not worth all these good...
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Yelp.com Review - by Janel Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here on a date and it was pretty hard to hear my date talk over the boisterous crowd. Otherwise I liked the food (had a nice spin on asian dishes), I liked the crowd (great for people-watching),...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah P.

3.0 of 5 stars. FINALLY tried this place. It's literally a block away from my house but I never had a reason to go. Well, finally Union St. fest comes around and I actually had a date to go to it with me (a real live...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Looking for a nice place to sit down and have a bite to eat while watching the festivities surrounding us at the Union Street Fair, Gen Y, Kam, and I decided to stop in at Betelnut with it's prime...
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Yelp.com Review - by Akash D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Betelnut- I've been here several times with family/ friends and it's consistently a great experience. The food is fresh and flavorful and the atmosphere is seductively Singaporean that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Naomi N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Things not to do:1) Come here during the Union Street Fair and ask for a cocktail menu. The server said they couldn't find any menus, then later said they removed them because they were in the midst...
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Yelp.com Review - by drc w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dear Betelnut,Thanks for being so understanding when our group grew from seven to eight in between when the reservation was made and when we showed up. Also, thanks for doing a good job with the food,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ate lunch here recently on a Saturday; the last time was dinner about 8 years ago. I remember it being crowded and pricey back then.It was still nice in terms of ambience, not so crowded (for lunch)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rafael R.

4.0 of 5 stars. A decade ago, when I lived in The Marina district of San Francisco - this was just before it became the hot bed of overindulgence during the .com boom/bust, Betelnut was a restaurant that was so full...
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Yelp.com Review - by Haley C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for my birthday and had a total blast.The food here was "WOW". I had a rice noodle plate with shrimp and a spicy-sweet sauce. I licked it cleann! I love how the portions are small because...
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

1.0 of 5 stars. i can't BELIEVEEEEEEEEEE i fell into the trap once again ... but THIS time, i kinda did it to myself ... to sum up in a sweet and one short sentence, it's basically another high end pre cooked panda...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Restaurant...most of the servers are professional. The food is fantastic most of the time. Contrary to other reviews that say the food isn't good...those people have no idea what they are...
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Yelp.com Review - by vicky b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Easily one of my favorite SF restaurants. This place has great "Asian-fusion" food - whatever that means. Personally, I love the calamari. It's fried up with thinly sliced jalapenos and while it can...
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Yelp.com Review - by LT N.

1.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced faux asian fusion food. I want my money back.
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Alright, the place is a bit pretentious...but you know what, sometimes you just need to embrace it! There are so many Asian-fusion joints springing up around the city, much like Starbux...but I must...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very trendy. I went with a large group and we ordered at least 18 dishes. The waiters were very accommodating and they wore cute little uniforms with frog clasps down the front. Pretty authentic...
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food is tasty but it's not anything spectacular. The place itself is really faux-riental, and personally that annoys me. It's like a restaurant inside Disneyland, if Pirates of the Caribbean had...
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Yelp.com Review - by jennie t.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really cool ambience. its like some 50s place straight from Shanghai but hip at the same time? I didnt eat here but i did have one of those scorpion bowls =) that thing was huge!!!! sadly, i am not a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda E.

3.0 of 5 stars. There aren't a lot of vegetarian options but the Happy Buddha dumplings were happiness-inducing and the Szechuan green beans were excellent. The green papaya and grapefruit salad was good with a nice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaymee S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sure, it's a little PF Chang's-ish with a better selection and higher prices, but so what...I like PF Chang's! I'd put it on the high side of 3.5 stars.We really enjoyed the garlic edamame, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by gummibear h.

1.0 of 5 stars. This is the second WORST restaurant I have been to in San Francisco. 1. It's expensive for the shit they serve. You get bland asian food that is half the price and 100 times better on Clement or in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mina R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd been trying to get to this place for ages, and somehow walking in on a Friday/Saturday just wasn't cutting it. Finally got home early and had a friend visiting it from out of town so we made...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrea G.

1.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut is one of the worst restaurants I have ever been to; it looks nice from the outside, but don't be fooled. The food is overpriced and incredibly greasy. My boyfriend got a steak drowned in...
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Yelp.com Review - by jonathan c.

3.0 of 5 stars. i went to betelnuts last night with a party of 10, so my experience might not be the norm. but i was especially disappointed with the lackluster food and service because of all the rave reviews i've...
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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes, it gets crowded here especially around dinner time and weekends, and it is always packed of Marina folks, but it is a restaurant IN the Marina =o. I was told that they don't accept reservations,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Deborah A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut is absolutely delicious! Don't be afraid to try the duck because it's not dry and sooooo good. MMMMM. The dumplings are another favorite. You can customize your dessert too, just in case...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dong T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, great service. Kind of overpriced, though. Everything on the menu looks so good, I want it all! One time I came here for lunch with 2 others and it came out to like $200 LOL. Oh well,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut is a Nicer Mall Restaurant wearing a clever disguise of fusion kitsch and high prices.Don't get me wrong: It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. It's cheerful and fun, and very tasty,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very few people in the reviews mention that this place does its own beer. That alone marks it out from the rest of the pseudo joints in this area. The food here is OK and not too badly priced. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carson H.

4.0 of 5 stars. There isn't a whole lot to say that others haven't said. It's a fun place!
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Yelp.com Review - by Viola O.

2.0 of 5 stars. Came here for appetizers, left feeling sad and cheated.1. Our waiter was kind of shitty. It seemed like he was only shitty to our table which made it completely unacceptable. I heard him explaining...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura f.

3.0 of 5 stars. One star for strong cocktails, another star for the braised string beans, and the third for eye candy! I stick to drinks and the veggie appetizers, the entrees are just ok. Always packed though!
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overall, the food was just ok. I used to like the Tapioca. They changed the dish. Now I have no reason to dine here. Boo!
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I heard a lot of great hype around this place, but it couldn't be farther from the truth. I love the great area its in, but after walking out displeased with my meal, I couldn't help but feel like...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimmy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Having used to work here I can say that the food is sooooo good. Almost everything on that menu is delicious. Such as the chicken satay, emerald fire noodles, short ribs, and string beans. You need a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steph S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Thought i'd give this place another chance but...The rare beef tataki was disgusting...when i put one in my mouth there was that bottled lemon juice taste....ewwww!!! Nothing worse than...
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Yelp.com Review - by Krystle M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Those 2 star people are just crazy! At the very least I would say this is one of the best restaurants in the Marina--there aren't many good restaurants. Obviously there is much better food in SF but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles K.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place has all the potential, for a hit making. It fails, and there are numerous reasons why.It's more of a hang out, then a restaurant. They have sidewalk seating, and the front wall is semi-open...
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Yelp.com Review - by .James A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love it. Love the string beans with the chilli and garlic, good drinks, dumplings are great. Wish they would publish a cookbook I'd buy it alone for the string beans recipe.
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Yelp.com Review - by Fallopian Swim Team D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to live just up the hill from Betelnut for a few years, and have been there several times so I can offer you this gem...Sit in the front, never in the rear. Order some drinks, maybe an...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Was a little skeptical after reading all the reviews. I even got mixed reviews from people in my group. But I was very impressed. Service was great. Food was great. Drinks were really good (best...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt P.

4.0 of 5 stars. not bad. it was packed - good thing we had reservations. food - pretty good, though it seemed like everyone ordered the same exact things. we got the lettuce meat thing, the chicken on a stick, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite spots. I live in the neighborhood so whenever anyone is ambiguous about where they would like to eat out at, I shout, "BETELNUT!" at the top of my lungs. Yes, they do look...
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Its good, pretty PF Chang-ish. Honestly but after I discovered Dragon Well I dont think Ill be coming back to Betelnut.Its good Chinese but you still feel pretty sick after eating it and sometimes Id...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad L.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Betelnut at least three times and never really thought the place was remarkable enough to review until I came in for dinner last Thursday with a few friends.We arrived without a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackee B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not good for hangovers, that's for damn sure.I probably would have enjoyed it much more than I did if I hadn't drank my weight in booze the night before.In all honesty, it was pretty good. My friends...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay...so after all the hype..I had to check the place out. The Kids ( my foodie friends, consist of Viko, Pickles, Cookie (those are the regulars) and sometimes Steko and Tmun...I know I know..no one...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I enjoyed this place. Our reservation was honored right away, and our server was very good. She even granted our requests to have plastic animals put on all of our drinks--even the ones that don't...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hit Betelnut this Saturday for lunch. Nice outdoor seating, great people watching spot. While the service was friendly, it wasn't terribly fast. On any other Saturday, it wouldn't have to be, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chaz N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic appetizers. Great food. The service was terrible though ... bad tempered waitress. I'd give this place 4 based on the food but they get knocked down because of the horrendous service.
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like PF Changs with shades on . It is a fun Place for a drink or to take out of town guests for a reliable start to a good night out. Always busy and menu never seems to change but what they do is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stew L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Decor is good. Service is pretty good. Waiter was good. Girls at the door a bit scattered. Food is pretty good, but overpriced. Parking is also impossible in this neighbourhood. Add $20 to the price...
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is ALWAYS crowded! It's crazy. I will say that the calamari there is awesome...it's spicy...and has fried jalapenos with it. YUM! But, I didn't like the short ribs (too much ginger) and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut is the most amazing restaurant I have ever eaten at. It has amazing calamari, amazing short ribs, amazing noodles, and AMAZING lava cake. The atmosphere is great and the waiters are very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith C.

3.0 of 5 stars. "Betelnut, betelnut, betelnut!" Unfortunately, saying the name of the restaurant 3 times will not get you reservations (or a freelance bio-exorcist to do the dirty work for you). Although this is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite restaurants of all time. The secret is in the sauces--rich, spicy, and apparently laced with some kind of narcotic :) I have never had a bad dish here. Not for those who shy away...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dina R.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's hard to have a bad meal here. I come here for lunch a lot, and although the service can be somewhat inconsistent, today it was spot on. Our table was my worst nightmare. We were three friends...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick M.

5.0 of 5 stars. It is impossible to have a bad meal here. From the perfect calamari, to the great firecracker shrimp, awesome spareribs, well, the list goes on. I can understand where some people might take stars...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Betelnut a hand full of times and have always enjoyed whatever I ordered. From the appetizers to the entrees, everything has always come out good. Plus the foo foo drink menu has some...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Rank it high for my friends that always love it; but for vegetarians, there is not that much of a selection. Good atmosphere and excellent service. Long standing restaurant on Union.
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken T.

3.0 of 5 stars. call me racist - but if you're gonna have chinese writing out front and an asian fusion themed restaurant.... shouldn't there be more asians there? I swear I was the only one - and that's including...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris R.

3.0 of 5 stars. So I'm half Chinese and when I want to go get Chinese food I go to a place with questionable sanitary practices, sticky tables and screaming old Chinese ladies. HOWEVER, I work in corporate downtown...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kieu L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great atmosphere if you want a lively dining experience. But as much as I love asian fusion, a lot of the dishes were too overpriced and salty for my taste.
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Yelp.com Review - by Killing Me Softly ..

4.0 of 5 stars. THE place to take out of town guests. The food is really good (esp love the green beans, grapefruit salad and roti), although the tables are so tiny, it's a real conversation killer, this rotating...
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Yelp.com Review - by Janney B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Remember when you were a bratty teenager sleeping over at my house?We were wearing face masks and painting each other's nails, when someone came up with the genius idea of staring into the mirror and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole Rynee B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Since I'm feeling generous, I'll round up my 3.5 review to a 4.The food is good - consistently good. My fave by far are their Szechuan green beans. Spicy and garlic'y. Delicious. Just don't go...
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Yelp.com Review - by roxmarie g.

4.0 of 5 stars. During a weekend shopping day on Union I got hungry and thirsty - what got me into Betelnut was how good the drinks being enjoyed by the sidewalk diners looked. Green tea lemonade, Mmmmm. I wasn't in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nilu r.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here probably 5 times in the last ten years. The only time I thought it was great was when I was training one of the chefs and as a sweet gesture, she had us come to dinner and prepared...
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really really like Betelnut, and have only taken off a star for the "crowds" they tend to draw and the $$s. I think it's a bit pricey for the portions. I've been going there for 8 years or so, and...
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Wow this place is all around terrible

Wow talk about horrible dining experience, I made reservations for a party of 13. I called weeks in advance and requested the room they have to be held for us, they agreed to make it so. They call a few days...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my second trip to Betelnut. I have thoroughly enjoyed the food both times. I had some of the best tuna sashimi I have ever had this last time. Szechwan string beans a must! You won't be...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie G.

1.0 of 5 stars. Terrible dining experience. Came at the recommendation of friends, but highly disappointed more from the terrible service than the food [which was ok but not really worth the $$]. Our server added...
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Yelp.com Review - by King O.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow talk about horrible dining experience, I made reservations for a party of 13. I called weeks in advance and requested the room they have to be held for us, they agreed to make it so. They call a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here with a group of friends- and it was amazing. The food was perfect - we sat at the bar so we were able to watch the chefs - which was great. The string beans were perfect - the service was...
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Yelp.com Review - by dora f.

5.0 of 5 stars. spicy fresh green beanssauteed just for me extra spicy thai noodlesflower flavored iced teafried bananas.yum. $40 yum, but YUM!
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Yelp.com Review - by Gretchen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Surprisingly, Cow Hollow/Pac Heights has a dearth of quality dining establishments. Betelnut is an example to the contrary, however. Until yesterday, I had only been for fluffy drinks and appetizers,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeannette L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place, its a good place to take friends from out of town. I love the food and the service but only three stars for not being able to get a table ever! I usually do not complain...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekah G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wish I could give half stars, as this is a 3.5. Betelnut definitely deserves its place on the San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 list, but it is not without its shortcomings.For those that lament the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Genevieve Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Date & Time: Various Lunches & Dinners & Union St. FairsCompany: Ex-Bffs, Kam, Kate A. & MichaelCrowd: Very Hip MixVibe: LivelyDecor: Asian-inspired with Tables by the Bar, Tightly-packed Tables...
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Yelp.com Review - by Looey P.

3.0 of 5 stars. A while back a couple buddies and I ended up eating at "Left at Albuquerque" and then strolled down the street. We walked by Betelnut and really regretted eating where we did. Actually, we regretted...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food and great atmosphere. What more could you want. Oh the bar has some good drinks too.FireCraker Chicken with the Roti... My Fav.I will be back to this place.Only problem is we found it hard...
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut is to SF as Opera is to Chicago, except that Betelnut is pretty good and Opera sucks! The Asian Fusion is pretty good, but there are so many similar option all over SF. It's definitely worth...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good asian fusion food. But this review isn't about the food. No, this review is about these things called "SCORPION BOWLS." For those of you that have never guzzled booze from a scorpion...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Took my partner here for his birthday last year, wasn't cheap but worth every shinny nickel. Hesitation struck me hard and fast upon realizing it was Asian Fusion. Can we move from the 90's and create...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Food was fine, and didn't find it as expensive as some here did, but in decades of drinking, the rudest bartender I have ever encountered. He argued with both my husband and me about our drink orders....
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Yelp.com Review - by A H.

4.0 of 5 stars. GREAT FOOD - GREAT ATMOSPHERE - GREAT PRICES - GREAT DRINKSThis was my first time there and next time we will make reservations because we did have to sit at the counter just because we were super...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carly D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Trendy, yespumped up PFC, for sureDid I like it, yep I sure didit was even fun watching the Marina-ite with the obnoxiously large purse knock over the vase of chopsticks on someone else's table!...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anton Szandor L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced asian fusion. You pay for the neighborhood. Pass.
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Yelp.com Review - by jennifer j.

2.0 of 5 stars. After reading quite a bit about this place over the years, we decided to try it out on this trip.I would rate it average. The food was excellent, but I have had this exact same food at several other...
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant not only has wonderful food but also a fun and exciting atmosphere. I love sharing different plates for dinner and the desserts are all delicious.
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced... but kind of a cool atmosphere.Had chicken dumplings with sauce that set my mouth on fire and the samosas with mango chutney. They were good.. but not worth the $$$.Glad I tried it for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Fannie S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Yuppies. If you want overly priced asian fusion, go here.We sat down, and decided to leave when we saw the menu, and saw the portions from our neighboring tables. And the look of misery on some of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne W.

3.0 of 5 stars. The service was good, the food above average......the place was packed and I thought overpriced. The chicken entree used chicken thigh and costs 18 bucks...I would go back if I was in the Marina, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by delphine t.

3.0 of 5 stars. Venatius P is right on in his quip about Betelnt's ambience lifted from 'the Asian style of a Hollywood movie'....but honestly, it's not bad, as long as you keep this in mind. they strive for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Violet B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I was really excited to try this place, as my friends had raved about it, but after going twice, I really don't understand why people love this place. The food is mediocre at best, and the portions...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew W.

2.0 of 5 stars. So this place almost didn't even get two stars, the only thing that saved it was the experience I Had at the bar. First of all it was really crowded but I got some drinks for my party and we got some...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tomomi S.

4.0 of 5 stars. When my friend said "betelnut", I thought she was saying "beetle nut"... huh??.... nut of a beetle... whaaaa? The name totally interested me, and besides, we had a recommendation from a friend, I got...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aleks G.

4.0 of 5 stars. great food. good vibes. good place to bring out of towners.the service is efficient. if you want a friend as your server go to applebee's.
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Yelp.com Review - by Venatius P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Talk about East meeting West...this place has the Asian style of a Hollywood movie. Even the waiters wear traditional chinese attire and the decor is very classic red. But all kidding aside, the food...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ronjini M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, try the string beans, they are fantastic. Fun place to go, but make sure that you call in early to find out the wait.
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Yelp.com Review - by sunil s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut has a buzzing atmosphere with a diverse crowed of people, some who wait hours at the bar sipping on the exotic drinks as they anxiously await to get a taste of the unique and flavorful dishes...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle K.

5.0 of 5 stars. People bitch about the service at this place but Im sorry I love love love the food here so much!!! I love the shrimp with the pink sauce.. and the noodles with the tofu and the shrimp and those...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tamara M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really, really like this place. Get the emerald noodles and the green beans with a little bit of steamed rice. Mmmm, and the papaya salad is delicious, too. Just have your non-veggie friend eat...
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Yelp.com Review - by D T.

1.0 of 5 stars. Party of 111 person ordered for table18 drinks1 waiter15 entrees/appetizersONLY 10 dishes show up2 Star for Americanized Chinese3 Star for Maohitas-3 Stars for horrible service-1 Star for no apology...
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Yelp.com Review - by T D.

5.0 of 5 stars. If possible I would give this place 6 stars. Without a doubt, the best pan-asian/Thai/Indian fusion restaurant in the city. When the weather is nice they remove windows and the bar becomes open air....
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. At there for the first time a couple of nights ago. I wasn't particularly impressed. Everything was 'good,' but nothing was great. Had the seared scallops as an appetizer. They were pretty good but 2...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut actually have pretty authentic Chinese food - yes, I better know since I'm Chinese! Great place to have a group dinner or just sit (and hang out with the bartenders) eating at the bar. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Clifford P.

4.0 of 5 stars. As a Chinese-American, I've always been a little skeptical of asian fusion cuisine type places (a certain restaurant with the initials PFC comes to mind if ya know what I mean).Anyhow, I'm spoiled by...
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Yelp.com Review - by c e.

4.0 of 5 stars. yum yum yum!!!!!!!!4 wonderful stars... First time really dining in the marina...**minus 1 star for the waiter not helping out much with the wine selection & he was as nice as he HAD to be... not too...
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Yelp.com Review - by kt s.

2.0 of 5 stars. Should preface that I am not a huge fan of the Marina scene, but am always willing to check out food in areas I don't love. Fine. So this place mystifies me. How is it so popular? True, the food...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food here is excellent, as is the atmosphere and ambiance. The cocktails are a little pricey, but delcious! One of the few places in the Marina that doesn't make me want to throw up.
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have no idea what I ate here, but i remember liking it....why can't i remember what i ate?oh, that's right, b/c BF and i killed an entire scorpion bowl.
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Yelp.com Review - by MissSkip Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Now rarely do i head over to this neck of the woods but I'm glad I did. Lemonade vodka cocktail delicioso! Everything we ate was bursting the flavor, dumplings, spare ribs (appetizers) sri lankan fish...
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Yelp.com Review - by Faye A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been here many, many times - when it first opened, it was the place to try -- one of the first pan-asian places in town and really the start of a good trend.The first time I went, they had dilis...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Walked in on a Tuesday night and got a placce at the bar within 15 mins. I dont mind the red-formica counter top that brings me back to a 1960's home. In fact, bring on the drunk single men, too, who...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gloria H.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 stars. The place is cool - nice ambiance. I can see why people like the place, seating works well to hang out with friends. The booths in the back are quite nice. The beer on draft not bad...
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Yelp.com Review - by hugh k.

5.0 of 5 stars. miki gives this place 5 stars ... as everyone says, go for the garlic green beans. nice junky chinese/asian fare.
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great variety of asian dishes. The scallop appetizer with rice cakes was my favorite. All of the dishes we tasted were very favorful.A hip restaurant and quite busy for a weekday. I would...
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always good

We always have to have Betelnut when we visit SF. The braised pork short ribs are so good , we ordered another round before we finished the first. The green papaya salad was great and our son loves the firecracker chicken. Service and ambivance are great. We are always happy we came back.
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Yelp.com Review - by H V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cheesy, Cheesy decor ( way too much red and hostesses dress in not cute chinese brocade jackets). but the food is great. Good for large parties. Pseudo family style and not too expensive. Really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Golmar M.

4.0 of 5 stars. So Good! I ate here a couple of weeks ago and I still can't stop thinking about it! My friends and I decided to take the land, sea, and air method of ordering. So we had some delicious pork with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Krystina C.

4.0 of 5 stars. What words can I find to describe this place?AMAZING! AMAAAAZING!I had the rare beef as a starter, the chicken dumplings, the bloody mary, and then the lemongrass beef with rice noodles. AMAZING!...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. After learning I was to be dining at this fine place, whats the first thing I do? YELP IT! So...I have a few comments in response...The firecracker shrimp is bomb....yes. But the firecracker CHICKEN...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma H.

5.0 of 5 stars. So last night the BF and I were debating on what to do for dinner. It was beautiful outside, the world series was about to be over, and we wanted to get something a little different....so he...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vik K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm sitting in the south bay sunday morning and drooling thinking of the food at Betelnut. if your palate likes fine food with a touch of spice, Its soo good! But you need to know what to order. You...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mr. and Mrs. L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hubby's Review:When chewed with a betel leaf and lime juice, one gets a gentle euphoria akin to tobacco...oh, oops, I'm suppose to be reviewing the restaurant...well, in that case, let me say that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tushar V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Been there a couple of times and the service hasnt gotten any better. They make you wait for an hour or so and then treat you like they're doing you a favor by serving you. On the other hand, food is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin G.

1.0 of 5 stars. They do a great job creating a beer house / street food atmosphere with all the noise and flies buzzing around. We went with a pork theme for the evening. The glazed pork short ribs with thai basil...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The service is actually mediocre. I'd expected to be great w/ the price and decor but none of the times I went there the service even measured up!Firecracker Shrimp - Love this!Satay Chicken w/...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut Restaurant, an exciting Asian fusion eatery located in the heart of the Cow Hollow district is a local favorite. After a day of shopping on Union Street, you can't beat the excellent food,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurence W.

4.0 of 5 stars. If P.F. Changs is a slutty, whorish tramp who likes to have a good time with anyone and everyone, Betelnut is her more mature and refined older sister who still gets a kick out of the occasional...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm lazy and on a lot of nights I hate going out because I'd rather sit in my bed and read than apply eyeliner, put on matching undies, shave my legs, assemble an outfit and basically look shaggable....
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Yelp.com Review - by Sue L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Let me begin by saying that the food here is amazing. Translated in Chinese, Betelnut means Beer House. Food alone, Betelnut would receive 5 stars. However, I have to unfortunately give only 3 stars...
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a delicious asian fusion restaurant tucked in Cow Hollow. The dim, red-lit ambience is welcoming and service is efficient. The food is the best part--you can't go wrong with almost any...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon V.

2.0 of 5 stars. Look I can't help it but I am obsessed with Gilmore Girls reruns right now. I think about it all day at work (right now Luke JUST brutally dumped Lorelei) and stalk my friend Tib on gchat because she...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut Pejiu Wu, how I love you. A pint of the "house brewed" beers like the amber from Pyramid and honey blonde from Firestone are a welcome companion to the chili crusted calamari which is, hands...
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Yelp.com Review - by Zeke A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went on a Saturday afternoon for a drink and snack and loved it. The place had a nice poshy/trendy feel to it. The food and presentation was good and the drinks were excellent. A couple of hiccups...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nana C.

2.0 of 5 stars. food...service...ambience...all blah. disappointing. this place is loud and crowded with obnoxious young people on saturday nites. i couldn't taste my food or hear the person next to me...could not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bhumika K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Fabulous service, our waiter really deserves 6 stars, but the food didn't change my life. I ordered the emerald noodles, not so hot, the buddha dumplings, yeah so - so. The coconut bread pudding, to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Pug P.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has great outdoor seating - love that.Secondly, my friends and I always call this place Bettleballs, not sure why, but we do.The lettuce wraps are tasty, but everything seems to taste the...
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Yelp.com Review - by dave g.

2.0 of 5 stars. Have eaten here many times, and usually loved it, but last night was just plain bad. Mostly the service was terrible. We asked twice for the outside heat lamp to be turned on and both times the guy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Eh. I used to rave about this place a long long time ago. Went back there for dinner last night and I am realizing that it is overrated. There are just too many other restaurants that can top it in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay B.

2.0 of 5 stars. We were disappointed by our experience given all the high ratings for this place and the fact that it's always packed. Totally unoriginal, terrible service, and not even that good. We had the samosas...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy B.

2.0 of 5 stars. We had heard consistently good things about Betelnut, so our experience was a surprise.We had three dishes: Chili Crusted Calamari, Samosas, and Ahi Poke. Of the three, only the poke was good, and it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali G.

2.0 of 5 stars. 2 stars for their amazing green beans.Not coming back though - both times I went the main courses my friends and I split were very average and average just doesn't cut it in this city of phenominal...
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Yelp.com Review - by Danster L.

4.0 of 5 stars. A friend of mine had chosen this place for another friend's birthday dinner party. The wait was easy because we had reservations and once the surprise cleared, ordered food, and received our dishes, I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena G.

5.0 of 5 stars. For me, this place is not unlike E&O, it's asian fusion, consistently good, friendly service...so why 5 stars, not 4? I think I've just had more fun here. I think it seems like a younger place to be....
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pretty fun and lively place to dine. It's a little loud too, but at least you get to see the chefs in action in the open faced kitchen. Food is good, but a little dolled up, as with any "fusion" style...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place definitely lived up to the hype. I don't think I'd come here expecting a romantic dinner - it's pretty loud and chaotic, but it was the perfect place for a group of friends to have a fun...
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Yelp.com Review - by John M.

4.0 of 5 stars. clean-scene chinese bites in a dimly-lit, well-oiled machine.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer A.

2.0 of 5 stars. 5-6 years ago when I was a newbie to SF and quite naive to all the culinary delights available in the city, I highly regarded Betlenut as fantastic cuisine......fast forward 6 years to last Saturday...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Some of the words that come to mind when describing Betelnut are: disappointing, disgusting,and overpriced. Food was terrible. Curry Potato and Green Pea Samosas with Mango Chutney: Decent. I've...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Food was alright and the drinks were very stiff. I think after a couple of Mai Tais my date almost blacked-out. There are much better restaurants in Marina/Cow Hollow. And the reservation system is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the quintessential yuppie place of Cow Hollow.. but please, do try it 4 urself sometime. Do make a reservation, since they're packed every night; unless you don't mind sitting at the bar or...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexia P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great dog friendly place to eat! We like to go there when it's not too windy out so we can sit outside with Bailey (our dog). We usually get the chili crusted calamari start-which we love! It's hot...
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah l.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love places that are dog friendly. We decided to stop off for a late lunch there over the weekend and sat outside, while my little munchichi sat in my lap. The wait staff even brought out water for...
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Yelp.com Review - by tom h.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place......try the dumplings.......very good. in fact I am getting hungry just writing about this place. I think I am going to get eat there for lunch. I do understand why some many people...
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Yelp.com Review - by Misty O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Don't get me wrong -- this is where the 'happening' crowd likes to hang out. But that's pretty much it -- no one is really munching on the food. It gets minus 2 stars because :1. The food was subpar...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marco B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Where do I start? The food is too salty and the price is too much. I know some might say if you cannot afford it don't eat there. Well, I can afford it. The problem is the portion/taste does not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerry P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Came on a Friday night - The services was only ok, the food was small, over-priced, and had too much flavor going on. We ordered some sort of steak appetizer that looks like something you would...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut was a complete disappointment. Overpriced. Probably the worst asian fusion food I've had in SF. Aside from the Marina/Cow Hollow eye candies for my guy friends, it's not worth the hassle.
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Yelp.com Review - by robert d.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place sucks Monkey cock. It should be called Betelsalt. Everything I ate tasted like salt. If you love salt, then you should eat this shit. And then there are the constant flow of ego's. I was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maneesh B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here with my folks (again) a couple weeks ago for lunch, along with a few cousins (including a veggie).I love the selection and variety of the menu. The Dumplings are all pretty good, and I'm a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Daren M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here a couple times and always recommend it to friends. The appetizers are definitely the highlight for me. I sat outside on a date and it was difficult to concentrate with the parade of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyla L.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is overrated, overpriced, blah blah blah. I have been twice and left disappointed both times. Plus it gave made us all feel sick. Too spicy.
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie N.

2.0 of 5 stars. For years I've heard that this place is the spot to be. For my first time, we tried a bunch of appetizers: calamari, Malaysian lamb wrap/fajita, scallop w/ rice cake, and more. These were all decent...
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Yelp.com Review - by anya e.

4.0 of 5 stars. Did you know that betel nut is a type of palm seed that when chewed acts like a mild euphoric stimulant? Anyway Betelnut is a fun place to enjoy drinks and asian infused meals with friends. The first...
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Yelp.com Review - by apple r.

3.0 of 5 stars. Atmosphere is cool if you can sit outside. A good sunny place. I like the red decor. The Asian food is overpriced. Show me another overpriced Asian fusion restaurant around here. While you can...
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Yelp.com Review - by riley z.

1.0 of 5 stars. betelnut = OVERRATED (obviously not by yelpers) the food isn't aboslutely terrible, it is overpriced.i can't say that i have ever dined here and left feeling like a had a good experience.
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love the food but every time I've eaten here (for many friends birthdays etc) I always have the worst service. Three different occasions my group has waited much longer then we were told (two of...
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Yelp.com Review - by alex g.

4.0 of 5 stars. It was alright. I was disappointed by the sashimi,expensive yet not the velvet feeling that I am used to.(more like rubber.) I thought the pork short ribs were tasty. I had the house Bloody Mary and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Raj M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I think I missed Betelnut's heyday, because it definetly no longer lives up to the hype. I will say that my vegetarian friends love it. I don't care for it so much. Too oily, too much sugar, too...
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Yelp.com Review - by A. K.

2.0 of 5 stars. really not a big fan.actually i think the food is kind of yucky.which is such a shame because the ambiance is decent.something about waiting over an hour for a mediocre meal just rubbed me the wrong...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregg G.

1.0 of 5 stars. I used to love Betelnut. I took everyone I knew there. I used to love the food, the cocktails, the whole experience. But man has this place gone downhill over the years, and it seems especially so in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm in love with the scallion hotcakes. I ordered a second plate and stuck some in my pocket. I'm eating them right now!The two girls at the table next to me got up to leave, while my date was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sit at the bar. This way you get your food in no time at all and the bar tender is very attentive to your cocktail fillers. The long wait for a table is not always worth it, unless you want to sit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Farrah S.

3.0 of 5 stars. not really my game, wasnt a huge fan of the food, its way too trendy and loud, impossible to hold a conversation without yelling. I have no plans to go back.
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'll eventually edit this review because I plan to go back at some point in the future to sample more of the cuisine. I wasn't blown away by the food, but I enjoyed the few things that we sampled....
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Yelp.com Review - by jay h.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've only ever gone here twice....never on my own suggestion. Yes...it is because of the area. Don't get me wrong..it's really a lovely neighborhood. If only the people weren't so lame. I don't...
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Yelp.com Review - by C C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A group of friends and I went here for dinner and feasted on a smorgasbord of appetizers and main dishes. We tried at least 8-10 different items and everything (except the short ribs but I don't...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I used to love this place along long time ago. The moment they took off "Mongolian beef" from their menu the place went down hill for me. They also used to have banana ice cream on their warm...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a fun little place on Union Street. It's a cute restaurant, the food is good, and there are tvs at the bar (for all you sports freaks). Sometime it takes a while to get seated but if your...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Update 11/24/2008We went back in early November and was pleasantly surprised at the change. The menu remains largely the same as before, but the taste of each dish seems to have gotten better? has...
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Yelp.com Review - by Arlyn C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I eat here all the time. Everytime I bring someone new, they are always floored on how good the food is. I guess I'm just lucky---food and service have always been stellar. I have yet to be...
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Yelp.com Review - by anh v.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ignore the nasty hostess...hence the one less star. my friend and i were seated after 45mins as walk-ins and she gave us the breezy bar stool spot by the open door. i wore my jacket but my poor...
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Yelp.com Review - by kinjal s.

3.0 of 5 stars. Friend and I tried their vegetarian versions.... and we both liked it :)The food was savory and tickled my taste buds :)The drinks were not out of this world, but hey, there were fun! (if you know...
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is getting mixed reviews, but I'm here to tell you that it doesn't taste like PF Changs and yes it's in a neighborhood people love to hate. Let's be realistic, it's an Asian fusion...
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Yelp.com Review - by rene d.

1.0 of 5 stars. If you close your eyes, you'd swear you were at PF Chang's. AND! you spent more $$$$!
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Yelp.com Review - by B K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good atmosphere, fun cocktails that are tasty and not just alcohol, creative fusions, a TAD on the pricier side but you pay for location. Don't look for authentic anything as they mix it up with all...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen Q.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here on a recent Friday night. The beer selection was depressing, the service was terrible and the food was overwhelmingly unimaginative, sauce-heavy and charred in places. It tasted like they...
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Yelp.com Review - by James J.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here once before. The food was good...at least the dish I had. The service could use a serious overhaul (I hope they are reading this). I had the rudest fucking waiter from the planet...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michele Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went with a group of people for a birthday party yesterday. Although we had a reservation, it still took them 30 minutes to seat us.'Once seated, it took 15 minutes for our waiter to come over....
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda E.

5.0 of 5 stars. To me this is an upscale version of PF Changs, but nonetheless a very cool spot. I recommend the tuna poke, edamame and string beans.
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan M.

3.0 of 5 stars. They pretty much deep fry/tempura batter everything, give it a side of spicy mayonnaise sauce and call it asian fusion. Therefore, decent for eating, better for drinking and people watching. Good...
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Yelp.com Review - by James N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I only ate here once (back in 1999), and during the lunch hour. It was actually pretty good at the time, and the wait wasn't so bad. I have eaten in the city for many, many years and have yet to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vix S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went to dinner here last night. With this being my 3rd time here, I really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately my expectations once again fell short, so let me tell you why I will never eat at...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went to Betelnut for a business dinner. I really don't know what to say about the place. On the one hand, I found the atmosphere kind of interesting and the location is extremely convenient to the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Olive K.

4.0 of 5 stars. betelnut is an excellent restaurant in san francisco. i've been there on several occasions. let me tell you, they don't need my publicity! there is almost always a wait, i would recommend making...
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Yelp.com Review - by susie b.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a good place for happy hour, socializing and just having a great time with your friends. Decor and ambience is great - but it can get a bit too loud at times.One of my favorite dish is the...
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love this place!

The atmosphere, food and service are consistently fabulous. Betelnut has been around for quite some time on Union Street and you can see why. Great service with excellent management! We'll be back.
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Yelp.com Review - by stephanie r.

3.0 of 5 stars. hmmm...when I see people like michelle i. (someone who I perceive as having good taste, but don't know outside of her Yelp ratings) rating this restaurant 4 stars, I pause and wonder..."What did she...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fire cracker shrmpMongolion hoison pulled pork and pancakesLemongrass beefGreen beansmagical!
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Yelp.com Review - by Kay N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, pricey. I'd want to delete a star for the high prices, but the food was pretty good, and our waitress was great, so I'll keep it at 4 stars. She was very helpful and friendly. I guess she works...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is such a fun special occasion restaurant! Great decor and fun atmosphere.. small plates and creative, yummy cocktails. My only complaint is the lack of vegetarian options- my bf is a vegetarian...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nosniv X.

1.0 of 5 stars. My friends and I had just finished watching the warriors lose and were not in a very festive mood. We were pretty drunk and looking for decent food to cheer us up. This is not the place to go if you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not a peer pressure yelper. If I was, I would probably be far more inclined to make a dramatic story about the mediocrity of Betelnut. But I must say, as a lover of raw tuna, the sashimi...
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Yelp.com Review - by erica b.

3.0 of 5 stars. it was a long time ago, but even then the food was just ok. too loud for me, too.
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Yelp.com Review - by Franco R.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places for the food and the atmosphere. Try to get a table out front or at the bar, as it can be a good place to people watch. The food is fantastic - get the lettuce cups, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here a handful of times; the food is delish and the place has a great feel. Decor to service, everything has always been great.I stepped up my dining experience by planning my company's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurel M.

3.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere at Betelnut is what keeps me going back. It's fun and lively, well decorated and you're just left with a good feeling.The last time I was there, was with Matt and my family over...
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Yelp.com Review - by Roger T.

2.0 of 5 stars. food is so so....service was shitty....not a fan of it
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I guess I could best describe Betelnut as a "high-end PF Chang's". The food was decent, the portions were fair, and the atmosphere was comfortable (if not a tad generic). I had the hotpot curried...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. On a nice sunny Saturday afternoon, it's the 1st time I tried this place. From a recommendation from a friend, this place have very flavorful food and nice ambience.The service was exceptional. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by sheri n.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love the food here.. there's nothing more i can say. it's a great place for a date, or with a group of friends. it can get uber busy, so play it safe and make a reservation. it gets loud here,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy K.

3.0 of 5 stars. the food is good, but i really don't care for the scene. i used to go somewhat frequently when i first moved to the city, but for some reason, i just feel too old for it now...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle L.

4.0 of 5 stars. We decided to watch the NCAA Championship game somewhere on Union Street, and turned out to be a bad choice...when we got over there every place was super crowded. Why didn't we see this coming? Oh...
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Yelp.com Review - by maria d.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went on a date here. On the way home on the 22, I text messaged my ex-boyfriend. This is more a reflection of the food than of the actual date itself.
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was a bit surprised to see that Betelnut made the Chron's list of top 100 restaurants. Betelnut is great for the ambiance and the food is consistent. A great place to go with a group since they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lm C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Betelnut. I've brought dates here and groups from Italy. Waited more than 3 hours for a table (ok, it was during the Union Street Festival) and been seated immediately as a walk-up. Some...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mona B.

4.0 of 5 stars. My DH wanted to go here for his belated birthday dinner with our friends. We went on a Monday and there was a wait but not too long. We got a table at the bar area. They should consider having a...
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Yelp.com Review - by phil h.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stopped by on Friday night with my buddy and his dad who was visiting from out of town...this was the perfect location for us-good food, great wine and lots of pretty people to watch (it felt like a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc M.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you go here with big eaters, they will attempt to murder you so they get fed a full meal. But if you go with trendy people, you're good, the food is great. They serve sake with the surrounding...
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Yelp.com Review - by vicki c.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you like expensive, trendy Asian food then eat here. But if you are Asian or just know where to get good Chinese, Korean, or Thai food then DO NOT eat here. It is such a RIPOFF! I couldn't believe...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heart Betelnut, I really do.Their dishes are so tasty, they make my mouth water. This is the perfect place to come with one or more people and share a bunch of appies and/or dishes. I've tried...
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't know if I would have ever gone to this place if my friend wasn't raving about it. The name Betelnut just doesn't get my mouth watering. When I hear the word betelnut, I think of the kiosks...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonny Bobby G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ask me for a dining recommendation in the City, and this place is it. I've always managed to have a great meal here and while it can be jamb packed on any given night, the atmosphere is always upbeat...
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Yelp.com Review - by Winn M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Make sure you make a reservation especially for weekends.The hostess actually looked relieved when we told her we had a reservation. Another couple asked how long the wait was for a table and she told...
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Great pan-asian food!

This place is very popular, so you either need to eat early or make reservations. But you will not be disappointed with the experience! The food is delicious and creative, and never disappointing. The calamari...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelvin Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. I just don't know what the fuss is all about, I went there with 45 mins wait and the food was just ok, nothing spectacular, and definitely not worth the wait.
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Yelp.com Review - by David D.

4.0 of 5 stars. What can I say about a restaurant with 190 reviews? They were open on Presidents Day, and when I called in they gave me a choice of 5:30pm or 8:30pm. Since we were going to walk in the sunshine and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss K.

2.0 of 5 stars. betelnut: inherently cheap pseudo-asian cuisine at exorbitant prices. you can attempt to pass this mediocre grub off as fusion but it really isn't. (compare to House, please.) sorry to be harsh, but...
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Yelp.com Review - by Swarup B.

5.0 of 5 stars. i downright love this place. it's been a favorite of mine since i first moved here and still doesn't disappoint til this very day. i love the seabass, the edamame, the firecracker chicken, the...
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Yelp.com Review - by M E.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first time i had Betelnut was 7 years ago. I can't believe how quickly times flies. What's nice to know is that in the 7 years passing not once has Betelnut not been enjoyable or slacked in its...
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut on a Friday night == craziness apparently. En route to pickup a 3rd friend, we stopped here and put our name on the list and were told it would be about 30-40 minutes. About 20 minutes later...
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Yelp.com Review - by jennifer c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every time I walk by this place on weekend evenings, it is packed...with good reason. The food is worth the extra dollar (check out the stellar sake menu!), but I thought the atmosphere itself was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't think too hard about this, but I've just read that betelnuts are sometimes ingested to eliminate tapeworms and other intestinal parasites. Stop thinking about it. The grub at Betelnut is yum,...
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Yelp.com Review - by fabienne d.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went there with a very large (and rowdy) group for a birthday party, resigning myself to eating nothing more than a salad, due to food allergies, (gluten & soy). Out of curiousity, I checked with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa T.

1.0 of 5 stars. One night, after pocketing $50 for a scalped ticket outside Bimbo's, I spent my windfall at Betelnut. Dull, bland and boring food, and a clientele that seriously needs to get over itself.Even for...
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Yelp.com Review - by David D M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think that I have to agree with one of the other reviewers when they said, non-authentic Asian food. But I guess that is the way it is if it's a fusion type restaurant. I went here recently when a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie Anne N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I guess the best the best way to describe this place is non-authentic Asian food. But I will say, they have the BEST mohitos and cocktails. Try the green beans, they are the favorite of locals and...
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Yelp.com Review - by La C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let me sum up this restaurant in five words --- FIRECRACKER CALAMARI, LETTUCE CUPS AND MOJITOS!!! It is a 6 month ritual for my co-workers and I to have our share of these wonderful dishes and drinks....
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Yelp.com Review - by Ahna P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The green onion pancake is the best i've ever had. The sauce is flippin' crazy hot spicy, couldn't get enough!I was a great place to pop in and have a little snack/drink while in the 'hood.
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Yelp.com Review - by Pumpkin K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Mixed service. Once I went and it was terrible, and the next time I went with the Ya Ya's (platonic life partners and international adventurers) and it was fantastic. The waiter knew absolutely...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marlin P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I read the reviews but have heard about this place for years. I was with a group of four and we showed up around 9pm with no reservation. I was told the wait would be about an hour and a half. We...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sloppy J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy yummy yummy I want Betelnut in my tummy! This place really revs my engine. The service isn't the best, but that's to be expected in San Fran. Nonetheless this is a guaranteed spot for a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the Betelnut. Great food and drinks, especially the calamari and the saketinis. Love the ambiance. The only drawback is the long wait for dinner if you're a walk in. But who cares, put your...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here on a number of occassions and can safely say Betlnut has EXCELLENT food. Really, everything I've had is very tasty.I love the ambiance. This place always has a great vibe. What to...
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Yelp.com Review - by M L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mileu:A very asian fusion restaurant. Cute atmosphere.Service:Servers were nice. Nothing extroadinary.Food:Ge the fried shrimp. So yummy. Also the edamame is really good. I love the flavoring and...
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Noisy, bad service, weak drinks, overseasoned and oversalted food; above all, overhyped.

After hearing what a great place this was, my boyfriend and I decided to go there for a nice dinner. Our waiter was quick to get us water, but that was where the promptness ended. Our drink (a "sake-collada")...
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Yelp.com Review - by Madama M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Where to go when you just can't decide on which flavor of Asian you'd like. Say Hi to Mike at the bar and have him whip up something yummy while you wait for the a table under the heat lamps....
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to love this place when I was a twenty something and had just moved to the city. Prob cause the hostesses act like it's the most elite dining spot in the area and I just didn't know any...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruce R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let me first acknowledge that it takes a great deal for me to pay a ton of money for Asian food of any kind. Obviously i am not a foodie, because I'll take a hole-in-the wall mountain of chow fun any...
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Always a Treat

We've been going to San Francisco for Christmas for the past 3 years. This restaurant is a must for us. The staff is very polite and accommodating and the food is great. The calamari, salads, and dumplings...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert V.

4.0 of 5 stars. So tempting to call this place 'Beetle Juice'. I can't possibly be the only person with this urge--you know who you are.Went here with some people near and dear to my heart. So right away, I was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa A.

1.0 of 5 stars. I hate this place. The hostess always have something up their $^%$$% (and bascially refuse to be nice to you unless you have res) It's a perfect example of the restaurant who wants to act like they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Caitlin D.

5.0 of 5 stars. 2 words - SCORPION BOWL.Yes, the scorpion bowl is a drink that is supposed to be shared by 4 people. But really, what's so wrong about sharing it with only one other person... then getting another...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first visit to Betelnut (hopefully one of many) was on a freezing cold foggy San Fran afternoon in August. We sat at a table on the sidewalk and sipped funky drinks garnished with mint leaves and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. The very first time I ate at Betelnut, I was with the bf and my mother visiting from out of town, and we were all starving with a capital S. I thought it was delicious then, although subsequent...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food here is delicious, and it's one of those semi-trendy places where you can go and not spend a fortune. Good value. My favorites here are the Dragon dumplings (shao lohm bao), the eggplant,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael R.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is over-hyped. The food was fine, but the waiter was rude. I think this place suffers from not being as cool/gourmet/atmospheric as it thinks it is.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Betel Nut, Betel Nut, Betel Nut... Where is my beetle juice, oh I meant betel nut. My friend took me out to this posh venue, and loved every minute of it. The service is top notch and they truly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lyndsey H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Take me out here anytime! I love the drinks, two is quite enough for me. Their version of the mojito is good, but i personally love the burma sour. You cannot possibly go to this place and not get...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best things on the menu -Mojito'sSalt and Pepper CalamariHoison Green BeansAhi Tuna SaladCurry Noodle SoupShortribsAny of the Dumpling PlatesLettuce Chicken WrapsThe SeabassEnjoy!!
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Yelp.com Review - by JC C.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food is good. The service mediocre to say the least, and the trendy factor goes away when the waiters ignore your table and forget what you ordered. I enjoy the atmosphere and the open kitchen...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen J.

5.0 of 5 stars. A lot of negative reviews are making their way up to the top here. . .and I respectfully disagree. And even if you hate Asian food, you should go look inside. . .the place just looks cool and has a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy V.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food was pretty good. Nice ambiance inside, but we ate outside which was a BIG mistake. I didn't know smoking was allowed at the tables outside and we had a couple of guys drunk and smoking like...
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Yelp.com Review - by A Train M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm a sucker for trendy Asian-fusion. I love their pop music, potstickers and green onion pancakes. Plus, any place that's outside of Vegas, but offers you pineapple with your drink is fine by me....
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Yelp.com Review - by Wes W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Even though I went to eat here every week for a year, i didn't OD.. and that's saying something. Prices have recently gone up for the same quality food. Short ribs, Taipei fried rice, and string...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummy good good:- green beans side dish with lots of spice- beef cubes, I believe they quiver- all their desserts
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Yelp.com Review - by David N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten at this place several times. It is quite a busy spot with a decent amount of foot traffic in the surrounding area. The food tried really hard to be a decent upsalce Asian Fusion place,...
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Best papaya salad anywhere, good customer service, very crowded

We went there for a birthday party. The service was good, considering we were a large group (12 people). We were seated promptly and the food came as fast as they could (about 20-25 minutes after the order)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bella W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ah, many an "Asian Glow" evening has been spent here. My dirty thirty was spent sipping (later, slurping) up the infamous Scorpion Bowl. Although it claims to serve 4, I've refuted that theory! The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss Lili F.

3.0 of 5 stars. So...I've been meaning to try this place...a couple months ago, my PB took me here for our "date night" dinners. First of all, its what to be expected of a hip Marina/Cow Hollow restaurant- filled to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut! Betelnut! Betelnut! Okay this place has gone through the cycles, but just went today and once again..loved loved the green papaya salad. At noon on a Sunday almost every table had a kid...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The good stuff --Firecracker shrimp and Szechuan beans are great for those nights when you just don't want to fire up the wok (even though I am sure John G. could make them better). Plenty of tasty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Seide O.

3.0 of 5 stars. i wouldn't probably give this place 3 1/2. it's a great place to socialize. the food is okay. i like the way it's tapa's style so you can share with groups. went here for my last bday with a group of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa N.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't get what makes this place so popular!The food/drinks were mediocre and the service was forgettable. Is it the decor???
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Yelp.com Review - by Fran C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this is another overrated restaurant. The food is definitely just mediocre (there are places with MUCH better spicy green beans!) But I will say they make the best mojito I've had in the bay...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Two of us went and shared four small plates for about $34 (we didn't order drinks). The curry was flavorful and the fish perfectly grilled. This place serves up pan-Asian tapas with style. I'll be...
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Yelp.com Review - by Althea D.

5.0 of 5 stars. The KEY to great service at this marina institution is to sit at the bar!! The servers seem to keep an eye on you as they pass back and forth to the other tables they have. We had a wonderful waitress...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dimpz G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut is not unlike a train wreck...the exception is train wrecks happen seldom while general mayhem and server indifference are an "on the hour every hour" mainstay at this Union St. spot. I have...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food. Always crowded. Not the most authentic chinese food but that's fine.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went with a group from work to lunch here. The service was not horrible. In fact, I recall the wait staff as attentive and helpful suggesting items on the menu.I thoroughly enjoyed myself on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really crowded, but we got a seat right away by sitting outside. The waiter was a little shotty, forgot my drinks a couple times, but made up for it by giving me and my date a round of jaeger on the...
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Manager and Staff are RUDE

This place is overated and the staff is completely rude. We went on a Saturday afternoon for some drinks and appetizers and there were not any tables available in the bar area so we sat at the bar and waited...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Asian fusion food at it's finest! An open air bar to Union Street with tasty cocktails help you pass the time quickly until you are seated for dinner. Don't miss the chicken lettuce cups!
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Yelp.com Review - by Runt T.

3.0 of 5 stars. i too heard delightful things about this place. the neighborhood is very cozy and when you walk-in the place is a sanitary version of an old-school Chinese "mom & pop" eatery. the service is very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Detox B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Such great potential, yet something is missing...This restaurant has got such a great location and layout - how wonderful is it on the rare, mild San Francisco night to enjoy drinks and small plates...
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Yelp.com Review - by kim n.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here for a friend's bday party. I must say as Pan Asian food goes it was pretty good. The bar scene is pretty happening and the drawback (or bonus to some) is the wait. It got pretty damn...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Betelnut's food is unique and much better than other asian-fusion places in SF. It's a great place to grab a few friends and share a meal, plus the drinks are always fun and interesting. The only...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ariana N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Goodness, mixed reviews on this place! Visited with my cousin, who's a long time Marina resident, and had a pleasant experience. Reservations are a must. The bar gets packed (even on Thursday...
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Small plates: calamari, crispy tofu cakes, seared scallopsSalads: green papaya, asparagus & mangoDumplings: shanghai "skillet steamed" dumplingsBowls & Noodles: thai rice noodlesLarge Plates: ahi &...
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Yelp.com Review - by Meridith H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Our wait was 45 minutes to an hour. After the hour, we checked to see where we were on the list. We were next! Yeah, finally, we were to be seated. Suddenly, we see group after group seated and we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob J.

4.0 of 5 stars. The hostess here has a bad rep, so I thought I should relate a pleasant experience I had here recently. I called on a Thursday to see about a Saturday lunch reservation for 12 people. No problem, no...
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Dig on the short ribs. This place is overrated though, if you ask me. I mean, the food was good, but really...I don't think it's any better than P.F. Chang's- which we all know is a chain- and to be...
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Yelp.com Review - by Belle M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think Betelnut is pretty good Asian-fusion restaurant contrary to popular belief. I've been going to Betelnut for years and the food has always been consistently good . I like the chili crusted...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sven S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten out in San Francisco hundreds, if not thousands of times, and I have never encountered such rude waitstaff as I did at Betelnut. We came here for a small birthday dinner and encountered...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a good intro into Asian food if you don't want to venture into the more authentic places to have it. It also has a good scene and strong cocktails. Go early to get a table in the bar area...
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Yelp.com Review - by mike d.

3.0 of 5 stars. Fun outdoor seating to people watch on Union Street. Try the cucumber salad & Mai Tais - but be careful it looks inexpensive but if you are hungry it can add up.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Amazing Green Beans by Angie S. at InsiderPages

These are not your mom's greenbeans. Betelnut's signature chili greenbeans are a must order at this asian fusion hot spot on Union. Always crowded, for good reason, It may be hard to get a table, but its worth...
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Yelp.com Review - by L G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I actually want to give Betelnut three and half stars. I always have fun here -- I've probably been a dozen or so times in the last seven years. I don't come on weekend nights, when it is at its...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie R.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my usuals. Great food with a twist. Yum yum!
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle V.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is totally overrated! I don't understand why so many people love this place. I'm hoping they just go for the cocktails as oppose to their "cuisine". It just doesn't have that "umph" that...
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Yelp.com Review - by stash e.

2.0 of 5 stars. My friends all used to rave to me about this place. Well after taking there advise I almost contemplated getting new friends. This place is by far the farthest you could get to raving about. This...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ultra pricey, mysteriously filling Asian fusion small plates. I went with friends and was pleasantly surprised I found the food so delicious. I admit, I expected it to be flavored purely by hype. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Long wait for average, greasy food.
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay Z.

1.0 of 5 stars. Not a fan of the over-priced mediocre food here. It even made me sick one time! There are plenty of other asian restaurants in the city who have way better food at better prices.
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel c.

4.0 of 5 stars. What is at betelnut besides great food:- watching 3 grown men get bombed drinking from a three straw tiki punch bowl while having dinner with your parents- sitting next to a Match gone wrong date...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Betel-Nuts by Jono P. at InsiderPages

Time and time again the food is served to the standard that popularized Betelnut. However, if you are old and disabled or have soem one in your crowd who is this is a difficult restaurant given they push you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stevie G.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place was hot for 5 months when it opened 12 years ago... and by that point, some frequent diners had tired of the ulcer-inducing appetizers, high prices, long lines at the bar, and mediocre...
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Yelp.com Review - by L K.

1.0 of 5 stars. We got a table right away, but waited an eternity until someone finally came over to take the order. The place wasn't even busy. We ordered 2 small plates, a salad, and a Laksa. The only thing that's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Zach R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Looking for a place to see and be seen in a large group while dining on very salty(msg?) Chinamerican grub? You've found your spot.The food isn't horrible - some of the small plates are pretty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Emiko M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The waitress was very knowledgeable and gave good service, although we had to remind her that we ordered a side of rice. The yellowtail sashimi appetizer was very good, and my bf's mom, who is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophia Y.

1.0 of 5 stars. high concept, poor foodwent there in 1999 and didn't go backtea was $4minced chicken - poor presentationdragon dumplings were goodkorean pork - too starchy $10.25 for entreecurry chicken - not to my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. unimpressed...over salted, unoriginal, very americanized version of Asian food. Way better places to go in the city for Chinese!
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison C.

3.0 of 5 stars. A good option for big groups in the Marina; service is friendly and food is OK but highly salted. Prehydrate or bring along your Nalgene bottle.
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonas T.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is good - Just overpriced. I'd still go back to try out the other dishes. Plates are small (unlike your typical Chinese restaurant) and are made to share.Szezhuan string beans were my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle S.

2.0 of 5 stars. "Overpriced Chinese food! Bring a sandwich!" so I was told before I tried out the place. And it's true! The atmosphere is nice I have to say. However, I was not impressed with anything else. No...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this place is pretty good. The food is interesting and I like the whole small plate thing. The firecracker shrimp were excellent and so was the pot stickers. I only went with one other person,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stel G.

3.0 of 5 stars. trendy, pricey, not bad but there are far better Asian Fusion restaurants around.
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Yelp.com Review - by sherly A.

1.0 of 5 stars. i dont think i want to go back there anytime soon..over priced, awful food, an ok service, bad drinks. did i said enough ?
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not much of a Cow Hollow kinda gal...and actually two of the very few times I've actually ventured over there, were to go to this restaurant. (Mostly because a friend's boyfriend works there.)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Raymond G.

3.0 of 5 stars. i really like coming here. asian food purists hate it. i'm asian, but i'm also open minded. experimenting is a good thing and this place pulls it off. really cool atmosphere, but very crowded.
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Great Bar and Amazing Veggies

The atmosphere makes this place. The food was delicious and had a large selection of excotic beverages. They do take reservations which will certainly cut down your wait time especially on the weekends. I...
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doesn't live up

eating here the day after having dinner at the slanted door was a big no-no. i don't think there was anything they could have done or served to even be close to what i wanted. the food wasn't bad - it just...
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Yelp.com Review - by domenique b.

5.0 of 5 stars. basic kitchen food in a shiny red wrapper - after all of these years it's still really good. they had the whole chicken lettuce cup thingy going on before anywhere else of note in the city. definitely...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This trendy restaurant is more of a bar for casual drinks and appetizers than a sit down place to eat. The food is mediocre and you're paying extra for hanging out with the crowd and social scene.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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Fun atmosphere

This is a fun little place on Union Street. It's a cute restaurant, the food is good, and there are tv's at the bar (for all you sports freaks). Sometime it takes a while to get seated but it's worth it. It is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is fantastic. Some of the best and most original Cal/Asian food I've had. Open sidewalk atmosphere, great bar, love the big south sea fans in the front room. Everything on the menu is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrenaline R.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is so so...The over priced food you're paying for is because of the location of the restaurant, not for the exotic fusion food. We had lettuce cups (bland), pork short ribs (so..so) and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott K.

3.0 of 5 stars. good food, not great. VERY salty, which gives me nightmares...drinks are pretty good. not excellentalways turns out to be a lot of money for what you get
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Betelnut by c c. at InsiderPages

Good thai/fusion food in a trendy, popular setting. The food is served family-style, which makes it a fun place for groups. It does get crowded though so be sure to call ahead - especially if you do go with a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sia K.

4.0 of 5 stars. i only went once, so the rating is based on my own experience. i thought the scene was nice and the food was great. i did have a friend who ordered for the group, so that probably helped pick the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margot L.

3.0 of 5 stars. We ate here on a Monday night and the food was flavorful and punchy without being obnoxious. As a non-city person, I didn't notice the people watching as much as other reviewers below but enjoyed my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitch A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I give it a 2 starts just for the ambiance/people watching. This used to be a cool place back in the Dot-Com boom days but it's actually depressing now. Terrible overpriced greasy "want to be pan...
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Yelp.com Review - by jill k.

3.0 of 5 stars. with the pseudo-asian-atmosphere-but-filled-with-white-people- atmosphere, i admit i was a touch wary...but the food (and cocktails), were actually pretty good. service was very good, too.but, what a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex L.

5.0 of 5 stars. i really enjoyed when betelnut opened up. i love their fried calamari (i always ask for extra dipping sauce for these guys), roti prata, five spiced edemane, fish stew thing, green papaya salad, green...
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Yelp.com Review - by BL B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced bland drinks. So-so food. I am normally a big fan of fusion cuisine but this is a rather uninspiring restaurant. I have no need or desire to go back to such a disappointing place that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. its a place to impressive out-of-towners.im not a big fan on asian-fusion but their food is pretty decent (if not pricey, i.e. special occassions).their DRINKS are real good.id most definitely skip...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is very hard to rate, as is obvious by the range of reviews here so far. My experience here started at the very crowded bar; they really packed the restaurant with tables, so if...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have no words for betelnut. Grunting noises like ehhh are more appropriate. The hostess was a pain to deal with, our waiter was not much better although he made an effort, but on the whole, it was...
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Yelp.com Review - by ed y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Chinese food for the Marina. White dudes in frog button uniforms, ask you: "Heeeyyy, you familiar with our pay-jew-woo dining?" Some folks can't get enough corn starch-soy sauce-peanut oil stir fry.
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle v.

4.0 of 5 stars. Said to be Bill Clinton's favorite restaurant, I have not been let down. Food is fantastic, atmosphere is fun and funky, and the food is super shareable.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kingshuk g.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just love this place for the drinks, style, food and the atmosphere. I have been there for a farewell, birthday and a fun-filled Saturday night out, fits all ocassion! Proximity to the famous...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Last night I went to Betelnut on a double date with two Benihana enthusiasts. The atmosphere was nice for a late Tuesday night dinner and the place was still hopping around 10:00 (always a good sign,...
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Yelp.com Review - by aspasia s.

3.0 of 5 stars. my parents like coming back to this place for brunch ... so we spent mother's day brunch here. the food is good, i should admit... our favorites are the lettuce cups with minced chicken, glazed short...
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Yelp.com Review - by miriam b.

2.0 of 5 stars. monks purses were an oxymoron and really not very enthralling, miserly mixture of things. really wanted to like this place and have my friends enjoy the spot, but where is coffee cantata when you need...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cornelius S.

4.0 of 5 stars.