Namu
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (415) 386-8332
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Sixth Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Pan Asian Food 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-3pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Fri 11am-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sat 10am-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 10am-3pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Message from Namu
Japanese and Korean inspired sumi charcoal grill
- Wood fired grill
- All natural meat
- Organic local produce
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Editorial Review for Namu – by Roxanne Webber
The Scene
White lights outline the windows of this single-room neighborhood haunt. An open kitchen is visible behind a rustic wooden counter-top, and is the focus of the grey-green dining room. Diners can watch the staff carefully assemble orders, or turn their focus to the large flat-screen TV above the counter. A dark ceiling and low light give ambience to the otherwise sparse interior. Tables are dark, and set with small, intricately glazed plates.
The Food
Japanese and Korean influences are woven into a diverse but coherent menu. Ocean salad features crisp yet chewy pieces of brightly colored seaweed tossed with cucumbers and ume dressing. Shitake dumplings arrive in an intensely flavorful mushroom dashi broth, while plump lamb chops are cooked on Namu's custom grill and served with Thai-basil pesto and spicy sambal. The apple-tart dessert, with its crumbling pine nut crust, is irresistible with a scoop of creamy ginger ice cream.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitAsk for a table by the windows or along the walls to avoid the less peaceful seating in front of the door.
Fun FactNamu uses imported Japanese sumi charcoal for grilling.
What to DrinkJasmine pearl tea arrives in a metal teapot and provides a soothing end to a meal.
User Reviews for Namu
06/12/2008 Posted by Rodan77
I chose this place because it was on Dine About Town, boy did I made a bad decision. I gave a one star review not because of the food but because I felt cheated and mis-informed by how they lured people in with Dine About Town and telling that between the two of you, you can only choose one dish per course.......if my partner didn't order a glass of wine I would of just walked out. We end up no ordering from the pre-fix menu, we order from the regular menu here's what we order: bi bim kooksoo salad: it was clearly the soba noodle was cooked ahead and OVER COOKED, the dressing was a water down Gochujang . tombo tataki: This was probably the highlight of our dinner which is very sad cause it was still mediocre. spicy pork ribs: there were FOUR ribs and it was extremely salty, I guess all the salt they didn't use on the other item they used it on this dish. the burger: the only reason I made my partner order cause I knew everything will be small and this will probably filled him up. Nothing special and if I wanted a burger this would be the last place I would go for a burger. I'm really sick and tired of all these restaurant serving small plates to share, I mean I like the concept of small plate and sharing what I don't care is paying full price for half of the food. I mean it's very cleaver for all these restaurant charge the same price, with a lot smaller portion and blasting house music to make it seem trendy so pretentious yuppies will pay big bucks for VERY MEDIOCRE FOOD.
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Everything
04/30/2008 Posted by mika68
Before you head to Namu for a creative dishes of super-fresh seafood, make a reservation. Though hostess is one of the most friendliest creatures in the world, she might not be able to accommodate you b/c this cute little restaurant has limited space. Nevertheless, go to Namu at least once and it will become a regular trip to Richmond.
Pros: Food, service.
Cons: Smallish place, but not really a con
