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Samovar Tea Lounge

498 Sanchez St
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: (415) 626-4700
my new favorite tea place
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/29/2006 Posted by elizready

This was more than mere tea, it was an experience. The food I agree is overpriced and the portions are tiny, but I have to admit it's very good. I love the atmosphere. My only complaint was the noise. When it's busy, it's way too noisy. The service was way too slow. I ended up being there for like 2 hours. I ordered the Russian tea which came with wonderful black tea, 3 tiny salmon-filled crepes, a bergamot-flavored bread pudding, and a deviled egg with caviar (which was my favorite part!). That cost me $15, and I was still hungry after so I ordered an egg salad sandwich. Spending $25 for lunch including tip was WAY more than I wanted to spend. They have an amazingly diverse menu though.

Pros: food, tea, atmosphere

Cons: crowds on weekends, slow service

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Editor's Review

Sunny corner teahouse offers ample sips and Asian-inflected plates.  See the full editorial review.

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Where to Sit

At the entrance, two large benches covered in colorful silk pillows give a view of the busy corner's foot traffic.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street parking

Hours

  • Daily 10am-10:30pm

Cuisines

  • Coffee Shops & Diners
  • Coffeehouse
  • Asian

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Lunch Spot
  • Quiet
  • Cheap Eats
  • Brunch

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