Buddha's Universal Church

Colorful murals and tile mosaics cover this five-story building. Buddha's Universal Church was constructed by hand as an act of faith in...

Around one o'clock in the morning, the back of this dark, somewhat ancient-feeling lounge fill up with regulars and spillovers from North...

Nestled away in one of Chinatown's most bustling locales, this "smoke den" keeps a mysteriously low profile despite the crowds of Chinato...

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub in San Francisco has a warm ambiance inside an original Barbary Coast building. Brick walls...

Glowing stained-glass windows, a giant palm ceiling fan, and a brass-trimmed mahogany bar dating from 1907 give this pub a cozy, weathere...

You reach the oldest Chinese temple in San Francisco (founded 1852) by climbing three flights of steep and narrow stairs in the heart of...

Drop in for a snack at this chic little restaurant that serves Spanish and basque tapas. The Tai Snapper ceviche, Flatiron steak, Bocadil...

This serene space is the oldest Buddhist Temple in San Francisco, dating back more than 50 years. Named in honor of the Norras Buddhist T...

Mr. Bing's is one of many stops you can make on a night of bar-hopping down Columbus Avenue. Despite the rather grand entrance, it is a b...

The ornate Asian-style facade of this place leads to a sleek dining room, accented in deep jade green, laquered black and polished brass....

On weekends, local Chinatown families solidly pack Pearl City Seafood Restaurant. Weekdays, it is a little easier getting a table at this...

All kinds of people dine at the Alfred's Steakhouse, starting from socialites, businessmen to tourists and romancing couples. One thing t...

Bow Hon is not fancy. As a matter of fact, it is something of a dive, but it is clean and the wait staff is efficient negotiating the cro...

Though this place attracts a huge tourist clientèle, there are plenty of locals who love it. In addition to the authentic Chinese ingredi...

It is a hole-in-the-wall, no getting around that, but the crowds of locals should tip you off that there is some great food being served...

Inspiring food at bargain prices? What more could you ask for? Not much, which is exactly what you will get at this no-frills Chinatown h...

It's tempting to take your chances and duck into any of the exotic restaurants in Chinatown, but if you want a sure thing, go...

If you want romantic, extravagant Chinese, come to Tommy's: Lavish, dark, unmistakably Asian, and perhaps the only Chinese re...