Asia de Cuba at Clift
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 929-2300
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Taylor Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Cuban Food 2004
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 7am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Thu-Sat 7am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm
Message from Asia de Cuba at Clift
A feast for the senses.
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Editorial Review for Asia de Cuba at Clift – by Joanna Currier
The Scene
Phillipe Stark's soaring, glamorously be-draped space -- complete with a high, crucifix-shaped communal table in etched Murano mirrored glass -- provides an impressive, red, candle-lit backdrop for fashion-forward face time. Towering leather booths and jungle print carpet complete the design-rich atmosphere. If the ambience or prices don't succeed, the open view onto the scene at the legendary Redwood Room lounge will certainly take your breath away.
The Food
Expect dramatic presentations to match the lofty surroundings. Six beef dumplings "two ways" come half steamed with coconut rice, half crispy skewered artfully on sugar cane. A bowl of shredded duck "ropa vieja" is presented with lettuce cups and an array of crunchy raw veggies; thick hoisin port sauce finishes the dish. Waitstaff encourage diners to split entrees, though many -- like the seafood pad thai -- are only large enough for one. The cielo de coco dessert, however, is a towering, full-sized cake that could feed six.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkCocktails meet high standards, including the Lychee and Elderflower Fizz with champagne.
The ExtrasThere's a full menu of vegetarian dishes, including vegetable spring rolls and green tea soba noodles.
User Reviews for Asia de Cuba at Clift
02/02/2008 Posted by audreyjl
There are a lot of bad reviews of Asia De Cuba so I went ready to be disappointed and was pleasantly surprised. We went earlier than normal for us for dinner - around 6:15 instead of the normal 8 or 9 dinner time so perhaps this was why our experience was so nice compared to others...? We were seated immediately, service was wonderful, they had good wine choices and our waiter, James I believe helped us a ton with the menu. We ended up only ordering about half of what we initially thought we would need and he warned us of the HUGE serving sizes and helped us avoid not eating half of our food and also helped to keep our bill to a much more reasonable amout than it would have been for a ton of wasted food. Everything we tried we really liked. Some of the dishes were actually a little too rich for just us, it would have been better if there were one or two other people eating with us to share, but that being said - rich taste is always nice. I was very happy with our meal and hope to be returning soon.
Pros: good service, beautiful decor, yummy food
Cons: pricey - but that should be known before even walking in
04/20/2007 Posted by subject2change
what can i say, i enjoy fine dining everywhere from Supperclub - Frisson - Grand Cafe - Ponzu - you name it, + ASIA DE CUBA. i visited asia de cuba on my birthday last year and i found the food phenomenal. being that it was my birthday that day, i can be a veryyyyy harsh critic and picky; i can only have the best for my birthday. i do see some bad reviews re: asiadecuba but i found my experience the complete opposite, whree service is definitely great (joking waiters, sincere smiles) and deLICIOUSS food! i did not order what the person (who commented below me) ordered, my best friend who has visited asiadecuba many times ordered what she knows tastes the absolute best: the entree which had sticky rice on it (forgot the name), the chicken, + the "jamaican me crazy" beverage. i found all flavors to be consistent and fresh, surprising me by how delicious it was! i would definitely go back. to all citysearchers, make your own judgment and try not to be swayed by the bad comments. =] evryone's experience is different!.
Pros: ambience, romantic dining, fresh food, great alcoholic bev., friendly staff
Cons: none that comes to mind.
