"A lush, leafy Filipino restaurant that evolved from a 2015 pop-up to a permanent Temescal spot in 2018; led by a chef-owner reclaiming the phrase “fresh off the boat,” it’s known for daing na bangus (crisply fried milkfish with an acidic cherry tomato salad), ensalada talong (eggplant with soy vinaigrette, jicama, and rice cracker), comforting pancit, and cocktails that pay homage to Bay Area hip-hop culture—try the Blow the Whistle to start." - ByRay Levy Uyeda