Hem is the Mission’s answer to a satisfying, hassle-free meal - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation
"Two things are guaranteed at Hem By Lequy in the Mission: a satisfying meal and no wait. With another location in the Castro, it’s not a surprise this outpost hums along smoothly. Food hits the table within minutes, and the staff keeps a sharp eye from behind the bar so you’re never left needing anything. The menu is sprawling, but focus on the meat-heavy bowls of phở and the garlic butter sea snails, which are so buttery they might slip out of your hands. In a neighborhood full of excellent spots that require hour-long sidewalk vigils or treat snagging a reservation like a Ticketmaster presale, Hem is an exception. Food Rundown Combination Phở We love this light bowl of noodles. Despite having a butcher’s case full of meat, the slices of beef aren’t fatty and the broth is rich without weighing things down. photo credit: Patrick Wong Sweet Fish Sauce Glazed Crispy Fried Chicken Wings Skip these. The umami of the fish sauce glaze is nicely balanced out by the sugar, but the meat is dry. photo credit: Patrick Wong Buttery Garlic Sea Snails It’s tough to find these things on menus around the city, so if they’re available, get them. They’re pleasantly chewy and buried under so much garlic butter you’ll happily conduct a mini-excavation just to find one. photo credit: Patrick Wong" - Patrick Wong
