Spice Kit

Great simple lunch meal. Perfectly pickled vegetables. Nicely seasoned rice. Good ratio of ingredients. Kalbi beef did not have the bone, which I preferred. No kimchi as another reviewer already noted, I think that’s referring to the kimchi fried rice. Overall very yummy and flavorful.

I crave this new gen fused Asian cuisine. But I always eat the same dish here. It's so good. A grilled chicken wrap might sound like nothing special, but this is a culmination of all of them! Wrapped in a tacky rice wrap, as in Vietnamese fresh roles, a perfect complement of fatless meat grilled chicken chunks with spicy kimchi, al-dente rice, crunchy bean sprout pieces and greens this dish will make you crave this place for years. I've been hooked for years now. Don't forget to drown it in sriracha before your 2nd bite! The first bite is just for you to know that having it without Sriracha is a pure regret.

Spice Kit is a great place to grab a quick and tasty bite. I love their Korean bows--I think the pork is the best topping. It's a good amount of food and it has a good mix of veggies, rice, and meat. At this location, there were very few people there during dinner time on a weeknight, so there was no wait and they brought my food to my table, very thoughtful! The prices for bowls are around $10, which is pretty reasonable. If you are looking for a quick bite that is tasty and healthy, you can't go wrong with Spice Kit.

Amazing foodie take on Asian street food. Try breakfast! The 63 degree eggs are fantastic.

I was looking for new restaurants to try in the financial district and decided to take a walk over to Spice Kit. I went at around 1:30 in the afternoon and there was no line. I ordered the tofu bowl with a side of lotus chips. The tofu was well flavored and the amount of food was quite filling. The fresh vegetables in the bowl made it seem like a well rounded meal. The side of lotus chips were a salty and flavorful side. Next time I will try the chicken or pork. I'll definitely be back to this spot for a quick and affordable lunch.

Great food. Their Korean bowl and Vietnamese bowl are the best

Yummy! I got the Korean Bowl with spicy chicken and the vegetarian bun. Fresh, good spices, and super fast service. Not much room to sit in the restaurant, so just take it to go or go during off-peak times.

Incredible value, taste, and overall quality. I first ate here about three weeks ago, and I've been back four times. I can't get enough of the banh mi, but I've also tried the Vietnamese and Korean bowls - everything is excellent. So glad to have this in my neighborhood!

The banh mi was huge. But... It tasted like old used oil. The taste of old oil was overpowering inside not enjoy the dish.

In town for a conference and this place came highly recommended. Fresh veggies, soft roll, tasty meat. Perfect fast casual spot. They could amp up the Vietnamese iced coffee and it would be perfect.

Great food! Got the chicken sandwich and shared it with my 1 1/2 year old. Great flavor. Vietnamese iced coffee was great too.

Came here for lunch on a Thursday around noon and it wasn't too busy. There are a couple tables inside and outside to sit at. The service is pretty quick and friendly. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee, pork buns, and the Korea wrap to go. The coffee was pretty average but I wouldn't get it again. The pork buns were a bit soggy but I'm sure if I didn't get it to go they would've been better. The Korean spring roll wrap had super fresh ingredients and the meat in it was well flavored. As an overall meal I just didn't love the "spring roll" burrito because rice paper doesn't hold a lot of ingredients making this pretty messy to eat. The bowls and Banh Mi's look a lot better so I would recommend those over the wrap if you end up coming here!

Its been a while, but Spice kit is back on my radar.Today I treated my self to two new items on the menu ...Korean fried chicken and Pork Lumpia. I was impressed taste-wise all-around but my fav still hands down is there pork buns...so you know I had to throw in a couple! As long as you don't have a peanut allergy, then I recommend the fried chicken ...and im not saying this because "im black"...cause typically im not into fried chicken. I just wanted to see if it was any good and I was pleasantly surprised.

FOOD - man this was just so mid I didn't even want to write a review about it but no one should be fooled ssam wrap (korean beef wrap) - I don't even know where to start, but this food combo just should not be a thing. this was like a burrito sized spring roll, except inside the spring roll was an unmixed biimbap but also with cucumber. like, it really just does not go together at all, why did they have to force it like that. first of all, way too many carbs, there was probably a full bowl of rice in the whole thing. the "galbi" was basically slightly marinated beef cubes, flavor and texture was just plain okay. some of the rice had flavor but the parts that didn't get the sauce were dry and bland. the whole thing would fall apart when u eat it bc rice paper is not meant to hold so much stuff. and also nothing was exactly bite sized for example the carrots were so long but then when u bite into it the whole wrap falls apart. I ate 1/4 of it bc I was hungry but I didn't even finish it bc it was so mid and hard to eat. pork bun - this was okay, can't really judge bc it was soggy when I got it but the flavor was alright, the pork slices were dry and you couldn't eat it w the bun bc it was too big and would just fall out so I basically ate all the pork separately then the bun

This is a popping lunch spot for anyone working in Salesforce or Fidi. They have a great Asian fusion burrito with a rice wrap instead of a traditional tortilla. I've tried the pork lumpia and it's perfectly crispy and golden brown. The Vietnamese bowl comes with fish sauce on the side. They also have lunch tables outside to enjoy your meal. Def give spice kit a try!

Tofu burrito in a tortilla is phenomenal! Always a very welcoming/kind person taking my order too!

Came here for lunch near my office and got the Korean Beef Bowl with 64° Egg. It seems to be a popular place as there was a bit of a line, but the wait wasn't bad at all. The flavors of the bowl were on point, but I felt like there was way too much sauce which made it a bit soupy once I mixed it all together. The poached egg was definitely a worthy add-on if you're living that extra protein life. Solid lunch spot if you're working in the area!

Pre-COVID, I loved Spice Kit as a brick-and-mortar; however, since the pandemic hit, I have been actually enjoying their dishes even more often, as I can order them for home delivery through the "order meals once for the week" service, Bentocart. The delivered items are as good as in-store, and thoughtfully packaged for immediate cold storage until we are ready to enjoy them. I'm between the tofu and the 5-spice chicken as tied favorite, and usually rotate between the Korean, Vietnamese, and salad bases. Highly recommended for a light, flavor-packed meal.

Don't use MealPal here. Perhaps the food portion is relative to the price I paid? Not sure how much more you get if paid full price of $12. Anyway, the chicken meat and veg are like kids sized for MealPal. Also, everything in my lunch is pretty bland.

For the price of a subway you can get a delicious rice bowl! Korean bowl 4/5 My favorite item of the menu Vietnamese bowl 3.5/5 Your choice of protein with rice, cucumber, carrots, and jalapeño. I don't really like the veggie and sauce pairing. Five spice chicken 4/5 Generous portion of grilled five spice chicken! Kalbi beef 3.5/5 I really liked kalbi beef and the one time I tried it was a little hard to chew.

This place reminds me of an Asian Fusion Chipotle -- you walk through the line, choose your carb/veggie base, protein, and toppings. I came in around 1PM on a Tuesday afternoon and missed the lunch rush. This seems like a prime to-go place to grab a quick bite in the FiDi area. I recently tried ordering a meal here through MealPal. I got the FIVE SPICE CHICKEN RICE BOWL -- it came with chicken, kimchi rice, cucumber slaw, and marinated bean sprouts. This was actually my first MealPal experience and I was pretty impressed. Scanning the QR code at restaurant was easy and they already had the bowl ready. I was about 10 mins late since a meeting ran late so the bowl wasn't super warm, but it was still delicious. They had a whole shelf of Sriracha sauces on the side so I put some in my bowl before eating in the plaza. I thought it was a good portion with a nice balanced ratio of protein, carbs, and veggies. It was a teeny bit oily though towards the end of the meat. My meal came in a compostable box but I wish the utensils weren't plastic. However, they had the compost and recycling bins inside for you to sort your waste after you're done eating. Overall, I enjoyed my bowl here and wouldn't mind grabbing this again for lunch.

Tried their Korean bowl with roasted pork which was quite tasty. The bowl came with kimchi fried rice, bean sprouts and cucumber slices. I feel like their could've made the kimchi fried rice just a tad more flavorful by using more kimchi in it. And bean sprouts were good; very similar to those you'd found as banchan. The cucumber slices had almost no flavor. Altogether they created a nice flavor profile. The pork was tasty too but I'm not sure it's flavor, which reminded me a lot of Vietnamese flavor, merged well with the Korean bowl. It almost felt like two separate meals in a bowl, which to me wasn't a good thing. Back to the positives, the pork cubes were nicely charred and delicious. Portion to me was kinda small. I didn't feel full at all after I finished my bowl, although I wasn't hungry anymore. But for something priced around $10. I was expecting more, even if it meant that they just had to throw in more vegetables, or even just rice. Anything, really.

This is for the MealPal Tofu Viet Bowl pickup. Pick up was quick and I took it back to my coworking space to eat it. Portion is ok. Can't say it's anything special though.

The vegan tofu wrap was really tasty. Full of flavor. The portion size was really big

Happy to see a place survive pandemic despite low traffic. The chicken bowl is still outstanding. Good amount of chicken, spiced nice and the garnishment is perfect. Nice tangy sauce. Price is fair for amount and quality given alternatives. I've gotten 2 weeks in a row via Mealpal, so great deal. I recall preferring the salad version which has more lettuce but this is great too and prob more fulling.

Fusion always seems hit-or-miss--either you love it, or you find all the little things to nit-pick on. Spice Kit seems to be no exception, and it's a bit of a dilemma chatting with people about it because you don't know whether to say it's good or it's bad when you start the conversation. I had the ssam (Korean wrap) with roasted pork. My first impression was that it reminded which was very similar to Vietnamese spring rolls, because they added an additional wrapper on the outside. Essentially, it looked like a giant, burrito-sized spring roll. Biting into it, you find a filling of kimchi fried rice, bean sprouts, assorted veggies, and a surprisingly generous portion of pork. The blend flavors and textures are interesting--there's the spiciness of the sauce, housemade kimchi, complex lemongrass marinade, savory roasted pork, wrapped in the dual layer of soft rice paper over crisp lettuce and crunchy bean sprouts--probably the most eclectic mix I've had for a take on Korean food. The quality is great and definitely on par with what I'd expect from the caliber of the chefs who have French Laundry on their resume. Not only is it organic, etc.; everything tastes is overall more nuanced rather than the saucy and salty approach of way too many fusion street food places. (When I think about it, besides Spice Kit, I can't remember the last time I had a fusion burrito that wasn't too salty.) Prices are reasonable, especially for the portion size and quality. They have several locations, and they are also good for lunch catering. My only gripe is that the wrapper was way too thick on the bottom. It's like that part of the burrito with the multiple layers of tortilla, except this is much worse because you get enticed by the thin rice paper and then suddenly there is this big carby blob. Also, it can be difficult to eat so I suggest using a fork. The verdict? Will be back to try more items. Problems of a Yelper: gotta try 'em all.

I love the option of bowl, sandwich or wrap. Food is so good. There was a large crowd waiting on food so I was surprised when the orders came so quickly, easily taken care.. Staff is friendly and indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of light I take one star off because the packaging is not recyclable.

Great tasting food! Fast service been going here for years. Ordering online is fast and convenient

Awesome lunch spot! It's my go-to in the neighborhood for quick, affordable, delicious bowls. It's a build-your-own-bowl concept with a few configuration options including base, protein, and sauce. It's around $10-12 for lunch, which is pretty reasonable for the area. Quality, somewhat healthy ingredients too. Portions are pretty generous and filling. Bonus: great vegan tofu options

Got a Salad bowl, there is a worm in it. I showed it to the employee there. " He answered: We get salad from other vender." That's that... At least with a apology or wash the Salad.

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: I'd be back The extended review... Food: Beef bowl - yummy yummy. The beef with the kimchi rice is very tasty. I used to frequent this place in the area and I've never had a bad lunch here. Service - very nice staff Ambiance - it's more a grab and go place. Though there is nice seating outside on a sunny day.

The sandwich and pork buns were practically not edible. 50% of the pork was pure fat. Low quality

There was a reason I stopped coming here years ago, but in a moment of weakness craving a banh mi (and lack of time and my better judgement), I made the mistake of thinking I'd get one here. The veggies were flavorless. The beef was bland. With every bite, I asked myself why I returned to Spice Kit. The lotus chips are oily and a meager serving. They cater to the business people who don't have time to walk any further to get lunch. And to people who have no idea what an authentic banh mi tastes like.

Spice Kit is a solidly decent option for lunch if you work in the area. They have a simple menu that is accommodating for most dietary restrictions. I had a Korean Bowl without kimchi because I'm vegetarian and their kimchi is prepared with fish oil. I had tofu as my protein and had a vegetarian bun as well. The mushrooms in the bun had nice flavor but the bun was soggy and just okay overall. The bowl was decent. There were tons of sprouts in it. I think a few would've added a nice crunch but there were so many that it became difficult to chew. I'd say that overall the bowl was fine. Pretty much what you'd expect from any other lunch spot in the area. The restaurant is clean, and they are pretty quick. Wouldn't go out of my way to try it but if you're in the mood for an Asian fusion meal and are in the area it's a fine option.

#MealPal Review: Spiced Chicken Vietnamese Bowl -Medium portion. It is the same size on the non MealPal meal. -The Bbq chicken taste good. I love their Korean beef but it's not on MealPal :(. The veggies are fresh. -fast pick up! In and out restaurant in less than 2 minutes. - Sriracha on the left side for takeout, love it haha

Decided to come here last minute on a weekday night to avoid the commuter traffic going home. We wanted to let the traffic die down before heading back to the East Bay. This was the only place that was open in the area that wasn't fancy dining. I wanted their chicken wrap but they were out of wraps. So I decided to go with their 5 spiced chicken rice plate. My husband ordered their garlic chili tofu Korean bowl. We also ordered a vegetarian bun & peanut slaw. Everything was pretty good except for the peanut slaw. The peanut slaw was so wilted I couldn't eat more than a bite of it. The chicken was spiced ok. The tofu was pretty good as well as the vegetarian bun. Too bad they didn't have anymore wraps left. It looked pretty good on yelp!

All you seem to get is HAIR in your food. Disgusting. I do not recommend this place. They also have horrible service too. I brought my Vietnamese bowl back to my office to find hair in my rice. (1st pic) then I brought my food back and without even a slight apology the lady behind the counter (Analyn? Lady who rudely took my order as well) took it back and made another order. Walked back and didn't think it was necessary to write this but half way through my meal I find another tiny hair floating in my sauce container. (Second pic) this is really unacceptable and they should wear hair nets when working back there. Also they jump back from the register and gathering food without using any gloves. The Vietnamese bowl is ok you get what you pay for, and their Korean bowl needs lots of work. This used to be in my rotation when I didn't want to walk too far for lunch but hair in my food twice in two different trips? Unacceptable. Those who eat here without paying attention.. y'all could be just eating hair this whole time! I've totally lost my appetite and this is a waste of my lunch. I hope you guys fix your hair net rules and your attitudes. Beware, if you decide to come here make sure you thoroughly check your food.

Located in the heart of Fi-Di, came here on a Thurs around noon. There is a line, but it moves fairly quickly. It's kind of like Chipotle, but with good Asian flavors! Pick the form: sandwich, Korean Bowl, Viet Bowl, or Salad. Pick a protein: Pork, Chicken, Beef -- all Asian-ish marinated. I picked Korean Bowl with Chicken. It was very tasty and juicy and a healthy, fresh portion of shredded zucchinis and bean sprouts. The hubs got the sandwich. He enjoyed it. I thought the pickles in the sandwich felt a bit harsh (compared to what you get at other nearby Viet places). I def enjoyed and preferred my Korean bowl. We also got two pork bao cause I read good reviews for it. The boas are kind of small, so 2 for $5 is reasonable. I would have felt ripped off if I had gotten it at 1 for $3.75. The meat is tasty & juicy in the bao and the seasoning was nice with two slices of pickles. Chalk it up to: quality ingredients come at a price, I guess. Overall, a very solid lunch option in Soma.

This is my go-to lunch spot for great banh mi (and since they're one of the few quick-service places in The East Cut that's open until 8pm, it's also a go-to dinner spot). In my opinion, Spice Kit's lemongrass pork banh mi is the best in the city; whenever I try a different banh mi place, my reaction is always "meh, not as good as Spice Kit." It's got a little sweetness, a little saltiness, a fair bit of spice from the jalapeños, and a nice crispy crunch from the bread. It's just the way it should be. As for the other menu items, I honestly haven't tried many. I can't get past the excellent banh mi. So I recommend that.

OK, I was hoping to be dazzled. I wasn't. Gee, all the right signals were there. An owner who was a disciple of Thomas Keller's at French Laundry and per se. A chef from the Ritz Carlton Dining Room. An effort to replicate an Asian street food stand that would make Anthony Bourdain proud. And it's really close to my workplace to boot. Damn. It was merely OK. Granted they're only three days into their operation, but damn. The stepwise menu is short and sweet. You pick one of three forms - the tradtional Vietnamese bahn mi, a semi-transparent Korean-style wrap called a ssam, or a salad for the carb-averse. Then you choose one of five tantalizing fillings. Despite stiff compettion from personal favorites like the five-spice chicken and the grilled pork belly, I went for the braised beef short rib in a bahn mi for $7.95 (see photo). Jamie W. ordered the chicken in a ssam, also $7.95 (see photo). Both of us received little cubes of marinated meat flecking the filling. Mine was a bit better since the flavor of the beef came though, but Jamie's was more like a burrito wanna-be with barely-there chicken ovewhelmed by the lettuce and rice. A good dousing of the bottled chili sauce helped flavor both up immeasurably. I also had the $1.95 Ginger-Peanut Slaw, which I liked since it had a heavy ginger taste counterbalanced by the crunch of the pulverized peanuts (see photo). Just wish the serving was a bit bigger for the price. I'm sure I'll be back because proximity is important to me, and the service was friendly. I went around 8:45PM this evening, so there was no line. I can well imagine waiting and meeting colleagues accidentally as I was thinking I was talking behind their backs. I hate when that happens. There isn't much seating in the place, a few tables for two on the side, a couple of counters in front, so expect to take it to go. FOOD - 3 stars...the right elements but not gelling yet...the bahn mi is too bready, the ssam too ricey...the stars will align of these days AMBIANCE - 3 stars...honestly looks like a fro-yo shop rather than a street food stand SERVICE - 4 stars...friendly and helpful TOTAL - 3 stars...I'm pulling for this one to improve and work over time...I'm getting tired of Cafe Venue!

Ameticanized asin bowls limited menu; designed for speed. Veggie bun: shiitake mushrooms sautéed in soy sauce glaze. Favorite; the least sweet of anything on the menu. Would order again. Little pricey at 3.50 after tax Ginger peanut salad: smells like ginger when you open the container. Sweet mayo like sauce. Little too creamy for Asian taste I think Viet bowl w tofu: white rice with shredded carrots and cucumber. Excellent job getting flavor into crispy tofu. Spicy. May work better w rice noodles vs white rice. Fish sauce and citrus dipping sauce. Slightly sweet. Highly recommend. Tofu is fantastic. Threw out the fish/citrus sauce.

Can't decide between Korean or Vietnamese food? Then come here. This place is awesome in that it's kind of split into Korean Fusion or Vietnamese Fusion so you can have your Korean marinated meat one day and your banh mi another. If that doesn't sell you then does the price point of under $10? I know, a rare gem in SF. I ended up getting the korean chicken bowl and I found it filling. The bowl itself could have been 2 meals if I wasn't starving since they give you a hearty portion. The chicken was flavored well and tender. The only concern is that it was more saucy than I expected which isn't much to pick at. The kimchi rice was cooked well and had large portions of kimchi in it. Pair that with your veggies and it's a solid lunch. Lines get crazy during lunch so come by 11:45 at the latest to beat them! They do have other options like steamed buns, vietnamese iced coffee, and thai tea if that's something you're craving with your meal.

One of my go-to frugal eats in downtown SF, Spice Kit makes grabbing lunch simple and cheap. Despite being one of my go-to places, the quality of the food isn't spectacular. Typically I order their Korean bowl with lemongrass pork. The dish itself is usually a bit too oily and the pork had hints of the lemongrass smell but could really benefit from being marinated longer. The rest of the dish is complemented with assorted toppings like kind of julienned cucumbers, sesame oil tossed bean sprouts and some lettuce. These toppings are good to help soak up the oiliness of the lemongrass pork. Additionally this dish will usually have their kimchi rice included which also acts as another way to soak up the oily pork but helps provide a sweet sour contrast to the dish. The main thing is the food is decent. The kimchi rice seems to be a little too soft, could really improve from using maybe a day old rice or even just popping it on a wok to crispen up. All in all, I tend to come back mostly because the prices hover around $10 range but would suggest other places if you don't like your food to be overly oily.

The SOMA area can sometimes be a tough place for food options. I found this spot tucked in the corner next to Peet's. Simply put, didn't love this place at all. The food was ready literally a second after I had ordered it. Initially I was weirded out by it but I thought to myself "maybe they have the more popular options already prepped". I got back to my workplace and opened up the bowl only to find my food looking like it had been sitting there for ever. It wasn't hot, and I didn't have enough time left on my lunch to walk back, nor did I want to deal with the people working there. The guy working the register wasn't friendly or helpful in the least bit. He never greeted me upon entering, not that it's big deal but I was literally the only person there and it made me feel like maybe I was inconveniencing him in a way. I asked for suggestions and he shrugged and told me he didn't really know. My coworker also happened to get food poisoning from eating here. Just go to Chipotle across the street or to Dragoneats off of Folsom.

The meat quality is only allright, and when you order a tofu bowl there's a minimal amount of tofu. Their bowls consist mostly of shredded cucumbers. I wish they'd stop skimping out on the higher quality ingredients compared to most spice kit locations.

I came here, one desperate Saturday morning as I was stranded in the Financial District. As you know, nothing there is open on the weekends. I was starving, and so I came here, because eating a cold Starbucks sandwich seemed too depressing and hey, I could give this Asian Chipotle a try. It's aight. Got the chicken with kimchi fried rice and a side salad. Doused it in Sriracha. Filled the belly enough for me to continue on my journey wandering aimlessly out of the Financial District.

Another entry in the long standing tradition of food catered for lunch meetings at work. This time, we had Spice Kit and ordered a bunch of chicken and veggie banh mi sandwiches for delivery. I'm no banh mi connoisseur, but the chicken banh mi was better than most that I've had. The bread was fresh, the sandwich was big, the chicken tender, and the spicy mayo gave it a nice kick. The delivered sandwich was good enough for me to consider going to Spice Kit and actually ordering an in-person lunch and trying the rest of their menu. High praise, coming from a lazy lazy man!

Dropped by here for lunch during work. Theres a lot of options for an fusion from banh mi and wraps to Korean or Vietnamese bowls. The overall way to order is pretty simple and it kind of reminds me of chipotle, but here it is just a style and the type of protein and maybe some sides and add ons if you wanted. Ended up getting a beef Korean bowl. I thought the portions were a little small. It contained red leaf lettuce, seasoned rice, bean sprouts, kimchi and cucumbers. Everything tasted well, but nothing mind blowing. The beef was a little chewy and dry. The place overall isn't bad if you're looking for something quick for lunch.

Truly a 3.5. But I bumped it up because of the sauce. The price is a little above average for me but I think it was fair due to the quality. I had the vietnamese bowl ($10). This is pretty good they have that fish sauce that uses lemon as the base (normally water is used instead). It's been a very long time since I had that sauce. The beef I had with it was cubed and it wasn't overcooked which had that chew you would get from a vietnamese restaurant. The pork belly buns (2 for $5), if you got spare money to use up I think I would recommend these. These are good little bites and the highlight is definitely the fatty belly with the crispy sides. It went very well all together but it's just VERY small for 5 bucks. It's good, when I feel in the mood I probably come back.

Checked this place out during the mid-week lunch rush, around 12:30 pm. There was a long line, but it moved super-quickly, and the orders came out 5-10 minutes after ordering. They have some bench seating inside, but this isn't a place to bring a date - it's about grubbing efficiency. I got the 5-spice Chicken Korean Bowl ($7.75), which came with meat, kim chi fried rice, an unsettlingly-large pile of marinated sprout/beans, and some shredded cucumber salad. Topped with some sriracha it was a solid, if not overly filling, meal. The sprouts were pretty off-putting, and even though I ate them all, it's not an experience I'm looking to repeat anytime soon. Lettuce at the bottom of the bowl became heated up by the chicken and wilted into a floppy, rubbery mess. The rice and spiced chicken were on point, and the cucumber slaw was alright. With a vegetable facelift, this place would be way better! Looks like next time I should get a salad. :-P

I love going to Spice Kit for lunch! Spice Kit has a great central downtown SF location, so don't expect to find parking easily if you're driving into town. I've only gotten the Five-Spice Vietnamese bowls or Korean bowls; both are solid options. The food is very flavorful and healthy-ish - you won't find your meal swimming in excess oil like some other restaurants. I usually add a bit of Sriracha from the nearby cabinet for some extra kick (You'll find the nearby cabinet to hold more Sriracha in one spot than you've ever seen before). I do find the portions a bit small, though the food is fairly priced for downtown SF prices. The lunch line can get very long around 12/12:30ish, but it moves pretty quickly. Overall, Spice Kit is a great spot to swing by for affordable tasty food!

We came here at 11am on Friday for an early lunch, and there was no line at all. The restaurant itself is small, but there are plenty of tables outside in the small plaza (also in the shade) to eat at. I ordered a Korean Bowl (seasoned rice, red leaf lettuce, cucumbers, marinated bean sprouts, kimchi, and their signature ssãm sauce) with free-range Kalbi Beef for around $10. I asked for brown rice which is free of charge! The portions were good for lunch and all of the ingredients tasted fine, but the beef was just a little dry. Spice Kit is not a bad place to try out for some quick Asian Fusion food, and I might try their Steamed Buns or Mango Lassi on their breakfast menu (not served all day) next time.

TYPICAL FIDI (3 stars) The "chipotle" concept but with "Asian" food. -FOOD, ok -PRICES, ok -SERVICE, quick -AMBIANCE, typical FiDi lunch spot Bowls, sandwiches, salads, nor wraps caught my attention. Ordered sides because they sound and look more interesting. HEIFER STATS. STEAMED PORK BUN ($2.50/3) - grilled KuroButa pork belly, pickled cucumbers, scallion and hoisin sauce. It wasn't terrible. It was ok, had better and had worst. Presentation was a mess. Ordered to go and when I unwrapped the foil it looked like it was thrown together, literally. I had to re-situated it's presentation to take a decent picture of it. STEAMED VEGETABLE BUN ($2.50/3) - grilled mushrooms and other stuff. This tasted pretty good. Although a healthier option it seemed a bit greasy. LOTUS CHIPS ($1.95) - house-made, hand-sliced, lightly salted and crispy. They were tasty but HELLA oily. In my opinion, Portion size is really worth $0.50 if you really were in an Asian country eating "street food"! Will I be back? I want to try the burrito size rice paper wraps or breakfast. Until the next review....

Came here for MealPal pretty regularly. This guy gives me like 5 pieces of tofu which is much less than expected. I asked for a little more and he was going to charge me $2.25. When I told him I would write a review, he said go ahead, I get 1 star reviews all the time. So suit yourself, I can see why

I got to try Steamed pork bun $2.95/ or 2 for $5. From Kurobuta pigs. Thanks Finney Friday FREE Stuff & Spice Kit! It took about 5 minutes to make, then I got them brought to my table. Each bun is only about 5 bites. 2 chunks of pork, tiny amount of cucumber & hoisin sauce on steamed fat buns. I liked it. Go try it if you're in the SOMA area: 1st St & Howard, next to Peet's Coffee. Hrs: Sun Closed M-F 10:30-8 Sat 10:30-3

I'm a huge fan of banh mi and buns so my buddy suggested that I try the offerings at Spice Kit when we went out for lunch near his office. It sort of reminds me of Chipotle for Vietnamese food, so I was excited to give it a try. The line was long but went quickly, and there's a good number of seats inside and out. Soon, it was my turn to order. I decided to go sick and get their five-spice chicken sandwich with a pork bun. They make it dangerously easy to order so it's pretty easy to overspend. The sandwich wasn't anything special despite costing over twice as much as some great places in Oakland. The bun was pretty good, but again, was a little unsatisfying. I was ultimately left hungry despite spending over $10 for my meal. It's an interesting concept and the ingredients are certainly higher quality, but I don't think it's for me. I'll stick with the good stuff in Oakland instead. Service was fast and friendly, and they've got lots of the rooster sauce on the counter. It's a popular place for local tech and finance workers and has a price tag to boot. I couldn't help but feel a little bit taken, but I can also understand why they sandwiches would be as expensive as they are. Overall, it was ok, but I'll skip it next time. It just wasn't that special. Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 7/10

Tasty quick lunch that was really fresh. I had the pork salad, lots of meat, loved the sesame vinaigrette. Got aside of hot sauce (sriarcha) Sat in the sunny plaza to eat. Yeah, I'd do it again.