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Benu

Yelp Rating - 4.3 stars(1.3k)Yelp logo
(415) 685-4860
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CategoriesAsian Fusion, Wine Bars, Seafood
Location22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA
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  • Book as soon as reservations open (typically a month out) to secure your preferred date, especially for celebrations.
  • Consider the beverage pairing—wine, beer, and sake pairings are thoughtfully curated to match the progression of the tasting menu.
  • If you enjoy signature bites, keep an eye out for the thousand-year-old quail egg, anchovy toast, and the seasonal xiao long bao interpretations.
  • Use the complimentary valet service to simplify parking in SoMa.
  • Note dietary preferences when booking—Benu offers precise, well-executed substitutions that keep the tasting flow intact.

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AmbienceUpscale
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Benu is a three-Michelin-star restaurant in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, known for its refined tasting menu and calm, minimalist dining room. Led by Chef Corey Lee, it blends East Asian influences with modern American fine dining in a setting designed for unhurried, celebratory meals.

  • Ambiance: Minimalist, elegant, and quietly upscale with thoughtful details that keep the focus on the food.
  • Cuisine: Contemporary tasting menu shaped by Korean, Chinese, and broader East Asian flavors with precise technique.
  • Highlights: Three Michelin stars, polished service, curated beverage pairings, and convenient complimentary valet.

The experience unfolds as a progression of small delicacies into composed courses, showing careful attention to texture, temperature, and pacing. Wine, beer, and sake pairings are selected to complement the arc of the menu, and nonalcoholic infusions are treated with the same care. Service is attentive and warm, guiding guests through each course without being intrusive.

Benu is well-suited for special occasions and destination dining. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches—from custom dishware to a serene garden view—along with conveniences like complimentary valet. While the menu evolves with the season, the throughline is clarity of flavor and an exacting approach that makes each visit feel distinct.


Customer Reviews
Bingbing B.
Yelp Rating - 5 stars01/25/2026
What stood out most was the restaurant's serene, understated ambiance, marked by calm restraint and thoughtful curation. Compared to other Michelin 3-star... read review
Aiden G.
Yelp Rating - 5 stars12/30/2025
Overall, the quality of both the service and the food absolutely warrants the 3 Michelin stars. Our main server, Maria, was a pleasure to have throughout... read review
Toni L.
Yelp Rating - 4 stars12/28/2025
It's been a minutes since our last visit, ơn my last review I said they deserved a 3 Michelin and they sure did get that extra star and hold on to it the... read review

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Updated: February 07, 2026

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