Auggie L.
Yelp
Went for San Francisco Restaurant Week Dinner
Food - 5/5. Tempura had a very delicate batter with a small crisp that paired well with the soft texture of the squash. Both sauces paired well with the tempura; the ponzu for its savory tartness and the aioli for its silky texture. Pork dumplings were plump with a robust, savory filling. The richness of the filling was made vibrant by the sauce, which had a good level of sweet, sour, and spicy notes to it. The toasted chili crisps were a fun texture addition to the smoothness of the dumplings. The duck carbonara fit my expectation of a carbonara that has been upscaled into an even more luxurious version of itself. The flavor was masterfully balanced with the richness of duck, salty flavors of bacon, sharpness of parmesan, and the velvety cream harmonizing perfectly into a decadent, yet not overpowering sauce. The pasta was a little past al dente, but the softer bite actually made it pair better with the duck confit. Bread pudding had a fun texture mix of firm bread and soft custard. The sweetness level was excellent and the chantilly cream gave it a soft finish. Personally, I would have liked the bananas emulsified into the pudding instead of in whole chunks, as neither the banana's texture nor its flavor meshed well with the dessert. More chocolate would have also helped.
Service - 4/5. Professional and courteous. It was a busy night so we did not see our server much, but service itself was timely. Our table was wobbly and initially our server couldn't fix it. However, another staff member came around and managed to stabilize the table, leading to a better dining experience.
Value - 5/5. The restaurant week special offers three courses for a modest $45 price tag. It had a good variety of choices from their regular menu, including some of their signature dishes. I am not sure if the portion sizes were any different from the regular menu, but I felt the amount they gave was generous. You save about 10% and get a dessert included with their restaurant week offer, making restaurant week a fantastic time to try Hazie's.
Parking - Street (Metered)