Poleng Lounge
Straddling NoPa and USF, this restaurant-lounge serves Asian cuisine and cocktails in a DJ-friendly atmosphere.
(415) 441-1751
1751 Fulton Street
(at Masonic Avenue)
San Francisco,
CA
94117
37.7758
-122.4457
Neighborhoods: Central North, Northern Park
Hours:
Tue-Sun 11am-1am
Price:
$$
Last updated 7.02.09
What People Are Saying About Poleng Lounge
The Owner
Poleng Lounge
Owner
Poleng Lounge, located near USF, interprets the simplicity of Asian cuisine while utilizing the beauty and quality of our own local resources. Led by Chef Timothy Luym, the Poleng kitchen creatively uses all asian influences. From our extensive tea menu to our delicious starters like Crispy Adobo Wings and Kalbi Short Ribs, Poleng Lounge will be a delight for your taste buds. We also feature a great happy hour with tasty small bites and rich blends of exotic drinks. With the combination of our tea lounge, restaurant and nightlife, Poleng Lounge will be your all night destination. Come for the food and stay for the party!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
A twisting log hangs above the black steel bar, which is accented with metal juice squeezers and glasses filled with fresh-fruit puree. Two flat-screens flash a slide show of international travel photos, and fashionably dressed groups huddle at tables of varying heights. As the evening progresses, some of those tables may be removed to create a dance floor, and the larger backroom opens to host out-of-town DJs or rap acts.
The Food
Approximately 20 Asian-influenced small plates make this a nice place for groups to share fresh bites. The signature sesame-soy salad combines shredded chicken, crunchy teriyaki almonds and mandarin oranges. Thinly rolled lumpia are stuffed with shrimp and pork and then sliced into bite-sized nibbles. Sweet-potato fries paired with tangy banana catsup is another finger-food winner. Larger portions include the pleasantly addictive garlic crab noodles and the sparkling seared-beef tenderloin boltered with pepper garlic and diced-mango salsa.
User Reviews
kate_carroll
April 26, 2009
"YUM! I wanted to have a dinner party for my husband's birthday for about 12 of our friends & family. From my first communications with the staff @ Poleng, it was a positive and professional experience. Chris & Ryan followed up in a timely manner with every detail of our reservation, of which, there were quite a few...date changes, party size changes, bringing in our own birthday cake, etc. The food was GREAT! I'm not sure where the PF Chang comparison comes from...I have eaten at that chain and it's really boring, really salty, really not fresh. Poleng was none of those things. The spicy crispy friend smelts were so yummy I had to remind myself there were other people around me. We had PLENTY of food, and I really like the fact that they brought out each course in 5 separate bowls and dispersed them throughout the table. Often times, I find family style means 2 biggish platters of food at each of the table. That makes serving cumbersome and often the food itself suffers. Crispy fried things get soft and the like. Not so here. Portions were ample - we went with the Buddha Bliss menu - and by the end, my sister commented to me that she felt she needed a wheelbarrow for her belly. "The food was so good I took bigger portions than I should have and it just kept coming...every 5 minutes or so...there was a new course, just as good as the last but different". So, we'll be back. The staff was so accommodating...they turned down the music when we asked, they split the bill 6 ways to Sunday for us, they made everything so fun and relaxed. Great value at any price and the price was really reasonable."
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November 19, 2008
Love this post- Very creative menu. You have to try the Sisig w/ a raw egg and chicharron on top! At times it can be loud in the front room if you have dinner late but the music is good and the vibe is nice. Open late night for food too! Def one of my favorite spots!
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ksjjj
October 15, 2008
This place is super cool and the food, to die for! Went there last night and had such a great experience. The staff was attentive and fun and the whole feel of the place is pretty relaxed with a funky hip vibe. We had martini's to start and then ordered a bottle of unfiltered sake. All of the food menu is small plates and we had a hard time deciding and ordered just about everything. The delish crab noodles (this is a must), the kalibe ribs, sweet potato fries, ahi poke...oh and the best thing on the menu, the must try was the ceviche...hands down the best I have ever had. I will be back soon Poleng Lounge!
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Parking:
There is a pay lot directly across the street at Albertson's.
Know Before You Go:
Some nights feature a cover charge, especially when there's live entertainment. Call ahead--you can often save money by arriving before 10pm or 11pm.
Category:
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Date Spot, Dancing, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Live Music, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Message from Poleng Lounge
- Late night dining until 1AM.
- Private parties and events.
- Happy Hour from 4-6:30 PM.
Poleng Lounge, located near USF, interprets the simplicity of Asian cuisine while utilizing the beauty and quality of our own local resources. Led by Chef Timothy Luym, the Poleng kitchen creatively uses all asian influences. From our extensive tea menu to our delicious starters like Crispy Adobo Wings and Kalbi Short Ribs, Poleng Lounge will be a delight for your taste buds. We also feature a great happy hour with tasty small bites and rich blends of exotic drinks. With the combination of our tea lounge, restaurant and nightlife, Poleng Lounge will be your all night destination. Come for the food and stay for the party!
