"San Francisco’s Korean dining scene shouldn’t be slept on, and there’s perhaps no restaurant that better embodies the city’s unique perspective on the cuisine than one-Michelin-starred Ssal. Here, chef Junsoon Bae pulls inspiration from his childhood in Korea but swaps in distinctly Northern California ingredients such as Wolfe Ranch quail and Jimmy Nardello peppers. The result is a tasting menu that’s both inherently Korean and undeniably rooted in the Bay Area. Reservations are available via Tock." - Flora Tsapovsky