The food is great, like really great. But the owner and staff are even better. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margot Schwartz
Azalina’s is excellent. Do not miss an opportunity to eat here! Wonderful ambiance, terrific food that is clearly made with love. SF is lucky to have such an incredible chef — can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martha Brennan
Such a beautiful and special experience in a gorgeous setting. Azalina and her team create innovative menus that you can't get anywhere else in the city with fresh produce that all comes from the area. The sauces, curries and meats are to die for and the portions are so much larger than a tasting menu should entail. The staff and owners are so thoughtful and make you feel so welcome. The interior of the restaurant is also gorgeous and transports you far from the bustle of the city. A must-stop on your list if you live in San Francisco!Vegetarian options: Menu can be made completely vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yunju Yang
Remember cancellation fee for one person is 45 dollars even if you call in advance and the rest show up. Food was pretty ok but overpriced. All four dishes were flavor bomb honestly too much flavors mixed in every single dish. Atmosphere is cute and casual. It is located in the middle of tenderloin, very sketchy. You should expect to pay 140-150 dollars for a four dish course meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bill
First the food. Flavor, flavor, flavor! The spices used and executed in each dish take your taste buds on a wonderful adventure! You'll be talking about each dish during and after! Each dish has so much complexity but everything and I mean everything works in harmony!Second the service. Attentive, warm, friendly, welcoming. Some 2 star spots could take a lesson or two.Do not, I repeat do not let its location detour you from second guessing - GO! After dinner you're but a short way from the Black Cat jazz spot - make a great date night of it!!I'm sorry to not have uploaded pictures - I was too busy having a wonderful time! 8^)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Douglas Evans
Azalina is the best chef in San Francisco right now. She serves some of the best food, arguably in the worst location in town. Ignore the surroundings outside and enjoy the wonderful food. Be proud that you are helping a neighborhood that really needs the help. The cause would be worthy even if the food weren’t so good. But it is good enough that I’d eat it in a burning dumpster. Fortunately the restaurant is lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Marek
Overall an excellent dining experience.The prix fixed menu included both 4 courses and 2 beverages.Starting with the drinks, my wife and I loved the mocktails. They were light and not too sweet.The 4 course menu was amazing. Overall delicate yet strong delicious flavors. The taste notes were greatly varied, ranging from curries, to soup, to lamp to dessert.The service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was nice with the kitchen resembling a little house. The restaurant was not too crowded creating a very pleasant and intimate dining experience.Hope to visit again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandie Holmes
Wow, just wow. I’ve never had anything quite like Azalina’s. This restaurant should be packed to the brim with guests, truly.The restaurant offers a 4 course meal, including a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage (in our case a soymilk drink similar to boba tea or a guava coconut refresher) and a glass of wine or beer. When we went the meal was $100 plus a 20% service fee.Everything was an absolute delight. Volume wise it was not a lot of food ,as one expects in fine dining but the main entree was very hearty. The result is that we that we both left feeling very satisfied, as one does not expect from a fine dining restaurant.The restaurant’s vision is wonderful. A breath of fresh air in the SF/Silicon Valley dining scene and deserving of every bit of praise it’s gotten thus far. Alas, I don’t know how the restaurant will survive with this low of patronage. $120 per person minimum is not cheap even for a city that caters to techies. Having a restaurant background myself the economics likely won’t work unless they find another source of income (a small selection of a la carte entrees at the counter, removing wine from the 4-course to encourage tables to buy higher margin bottles, partnerships with other businesses, etc). At the same time I hope the place never changes because it is such a delightful experience.May this place soon be discovered by the right trendsetters to keep it around for a long time. It is the kind of restaurant we need more of.Vegetarian options: Restaurant says that they can meet the needs of vegans and vegetarians. Inform them when you make your reservation.Dietary restrictions: The restaurant offers options for gluten free, vegan, and many more. Tell them in advance when you make reservations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curried Soup
Tobey Layne
Don't be betrayed by the scene of the Tenderloin to miss this gem of a restaurant. This chef and staff gave my pallette so many new combinations of ingredients that I thought I knew. Malaysian food should be the new hit food. Go there. And get a reservation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C. R. H.
Azalina's is a gem. From the intimate setting, to the 4 course tasting menu ( 2 course abridged version available too)Chef azalina is by far one of the most talented figures in the SF restaurant scene. She is humble, and her passion shows through the food... Recommended!
Azalina has been such a staple in San Francisco. She started at farmers market and off the grid. then she sellsher food/lunches at wholefoods andrainbow grocery. Her restaurantis now open for lunch and dinner, cooking classes and events! Theres something special about her Malaysian food. Theres details that make it unique to others. I think its her rooted heritage in a multicultural melting pot that is Malaysia!I went to a wonderful food event here! Her space is vibrant inside. And food is delish warm unique and good for any palate! there are also many great homemade sauces! you must bring friends!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Aneesh Kulkarni
Incredibly amazing and authentic food. Great service. And we got to talk to the chef who was so nice and gracious
Serena Cushing
I would never recommend this restaurant or be going back. The service is horrendous and the food is mediocre at best. Not sure what was worse, service or food. They include drinks in their tasting course, one alcohol and one mocktail. I believe these should be optional add ons and not included in the menu/pricing, especially alcohol since some people do NOT drink at all. One of the mocktails was..acquired taste at best. The second dish of the tasting menu was EXTREMELY SALTY that I took one bite and couldn’t eat anymore. The server never asked why the food was untouched and simply took it away. In fact, the server never checked in once, only just kept bringing food and reciting what’s already written on the menu. I wish I had a better experience but truly was only disappointed and would not recommend this restaurant at all. The location of the restaurant is also terrible and you HAVE TO take Lyft or Uber at dinner time. Do not walk around. Even my lyft driver said don’t even wait for the car outside when we are leaving the restaurant, wait inside until the car comes right in the front.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Lesley Ce
Please we need to support this restaurant!!
Moki Anji
We enjoyed the prie fix menu! Very creative food and service was excellent. It's small so you might have to wait for your table but it was worth the wait.
The food is great, like really great. But the owner and staff are even better. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Azalina’s is excellent. Do not miss an opportunity to eat here! Wonderful ambiance, terrific food that is clearly made with love. SF is lucky to have such an incredible chef — can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a beautiful and special experience in a gorgeous setting. Azalina and her team create innovative menus that you can't get anywhere else in the city with fresh produce that all comes from the area. The sauces, curries and meats are to die for and the portions are so much larger than a tasting menu should entail. The staff and owners are so thoughtful and make you feel so welcome. The interior of the restaurant is also gorgeous and transports you far from the bustle of the city. A must-stop on your list if you live in San Francisco!Vegetarian options: Menu can be made completely vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Remember cancellation fee for one person is 45 dollars even if you call in advance and the rest show up. Food was pretty ok but overpriced. All four dishes were flavor bomb honestly too much flavors mixed in every single dish. Atmosphere is cute and casual. It is located in the middle of tenderloin, very sketchy. You should expect to pay 140-150 dollars for a four dish course meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
First the food. Flavor, flavor, flavor! The spices used and executed in each dish take your taste buds on a wonderful adventure! You'll be talking about each dish during and after! Each dish has so much complexity but everything and I mean everything works in harmony!Second the service. Attentive, warm, friendly, welcoming. Some 2 star spots could take a lesson or two.Do not, I repeat do not let its location detour you from second guessing - GO! After dinner you're but a short way from the Black Cat jazz spot - make a great date night of it!!I'm sorry to not have uploaded pictures - I was too busy having a wonderful time! 8^)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Azalina is the best chef in San Francisco right now. She serves some of the best food, arguably in the worst location in town. Ignore the surroundings outside and enjoy the wonderful food. Be proud that you are helping a neighborhood that really needs the help. The cause would be worthy even if the food weren’t so good. But it is good enough that I’d eat it in a burning dumpster. Fortunately the restaurant is lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall an excellent dining experience.The prix fixed menu included both 4 courses and 2 beverages.Starting with the drinks, my wife and I loved the mocktails. They were light and not too sweet.The 4 course menu was amazing. Overall delicate yet strong delicious flavors. The taste notes were greatly varied, ranging from curries, to soup, to lamp to dessert.The service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was nice with the kitchen resembling a little house. The restaurant was not too crowded creating a very pleasant and intimate dining experience.Hope to visit again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, just wow. I’ve never had anything quite like Azalina’s. This restaurant should be packed to the brim with guests, truly.The restaurant offers a 4 course meal, including a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage (in our case a soymilk drink similar to boba tea or a guava coconut refresher) and a glass of wine or beer. When we went the meal was $100 plus a 20% service fee.Everything was an absolute delight. Volume wise it was not a lot of food ,as one expects in fine dining but the main entree was very hearty. The result is that we that we both left feeling very satisfied, as one does not expect from a fine dining restaurant.The restaurant’s vision is wonderful. A breath of fresh air in the SF/Silicon Valley dining scene and deserving of every bit of praise it’s gotten thus far. Alas, I don’t know how the restaurant will survive with this low of patronage. $120 per person minimum is not cheap even for a city that caters to techies. Having a restaurant background myself the economics likely won’t work unless they find another source of income (a small selection of a la carte entrees at the counter, removing wine from the 4-course to encourage tables to buy higher margin bottles, partnerships with other businesses, etc). At the same time I hope the place never changes because it is such a delightful experience.May this place soon be discovered by the right trendsetters to keep it around for a long time. It is the kind of restaurant we need more of.Vegetarian options: Restaurant says that they can meet the needs of vegans and vegetarians. Inform them when you make your reservation.Dietary restrictions: The restaurant offers options for gluten free, vegan, and many more. Tell them in advance when you make reservations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curried Soup
Don't be betrayed by the scene of the Tenderloin to miss this gem of a restaurant. This chef and staff gave my pallette so many new combinations of ingredients that I thought I knew. Malaysian food should be the new hit food. Go there. And get a reservation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Azalina's is a gem. From the intimate setting, to the 4 course tasting menu ( 2 course abridged version available too)Chef azalina is by far one of the most talented figures in the SF restaurant scene. She is humble, and her passion shows through the food... Recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Azalina has been such a staple in San Francisco. She started at farmers market and off the grid. then she sellsher food/lunches at wholefoods andrainbow grocery. Her restaurantis now open for lunch and dinner, cooking classes and events! Theres something special about her Malaysian food. Theres details that make it unique to others. I think its her rooted heritage in a multicultural melting pot that is Malaysia!I went to a wonderful food event here! Her space is vibrant inside. And food is delish warm unique and good for any palate! there are also many great homemade sauces! you must bring friends!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Incredibly amazing and authentic food. Great service. And we got to talk to the chef who was so nice and gracious
I would never recommend this restaurant or be going back. The service is horrendous and the food is mediocre at best. Not sure what was worse, service or food. They include drinks in their tasting course, one alcohol and one mocktail. I believe these should be optional add ons and not included in the menu/pricing, especially alcohol since some people do NOT drink at all. One of the mocktails was..acquired taste at best. The second dish of the tasting menu was EXTREMELY SALTY that I took one bite and couldn’t eat anymore. The server never asked why the food was untouched and simply took it away. In fact, the server never checked in once, only just kept bringing food and reciting what’s already written on the menu. I wish I had a better experience but truly was only disappointed and would not recommend this restaurant at all. The location of the restaurant is also terrible and you HAVE TO take Lyft or Uber at dinner time. Do not walk around. Even my lyft driver said don’t even wait for the car outside when we are leaving the restaurant, wait inside until the car comes right in the front.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Please we need to support this restaurant!!
We enjoyed the prie fix menu! Very creative food and service was excellent. It's small so you might have to wait for your table but it was worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5