With the bustling Mission District off to the east and the vibrant Castro to the north, Noe Valley is known for its laid-back, family-friendly charm. Spend an hour strolling down 24th Street, browsing the little shops and cafes, then enjoy some good eats at one (or more) of the following locations.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re craving fresh sushi and sashimi that practically melts in your mouth, then go to Saru Sushi Bar<\/a> (3856 24th Street) for lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n This snug eatery\u2014with additional outdoor seating\u2014hosts a steady stream of diners who happily sip on premium sake (like the Tensei or Joto) while partaking in delicious fare such as the hamachi kama<\/em> (grilled yellowtail collar), o-toro<\/em> (supreme fatty tuna) nigiri, and Copper River king salmon sashimi.<\/p>\n Insider Tip:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Arrive on the early side to beat the rush at this first-come, first-serve restaurant.<\/p>\n Seafood is the star at La Ciccia<\/a>\u00a0(291 30th Street), a local favorite on the edge of Noe Valley, whose chef and owner, Massimiliano Conti, hails from the Italian island of Sardinia. Tasty starters include a rich tomato stew of baby octopus, and tender, roasted calamari drizzled with basil oil.<\/p>\n For the mains, Chef Conti keeps locals coming back for the\u00a0spaghittusu<\/em>\u00a0tossed with spicy oil and bottarga<\/em> (aka mullet roe), fusilli with sea urchin, and squid ink fettuccine.<\/p>\n Butter chicken, check. Saag paneer<\/em>, check. Lamb vindaloo, check. Vegetable biryani, check.<\/p>\n Bon AppeTikka<\/a> (4166 24th Street) has all of the most sought-after Indian dishes, plus a whole lot more. The kitchen at this unassuming establishment has mastered a wide array of dinner items, from starters like the palak chaat<\/em> (crispy fried spinach and seasonal fruit with chutney) to entrees that include the Goan salmon curry and tandoori shrimp with pineapple.<\/p>\n Birch & Rye<\/a> is working hard to become one of the best restaurants in Noe Valley. Opened in February 2022, this fine-dining restaurant fuses California and Russian cuisines in a light-filled contemporary setting. Chef\/Owner Anya El-Wattar, who cooked at Greens, has created a caviar-centric tasting menu for $200 as well as a five-course chef\u2019s or vegan tasting menu for $125.<\/p>\n Highlights include a beet coulis (aka puree), wild mushroom stroganoff, and seared black cod topped with salmon roe and served in a consomm\u00e9.<\/p>\n Looking for a budget-friendly lunch that you can grab and go? Drop into Ap\u2019s Cafe<\/a> and pick up a couple of savory handheld pies. Specializing in empanadas and peasant pies, this small storefront on Noe Valley\u2019s 24th Street sells more than a dozen different kinds including plenty of vegetarian and vegan alternatives.<\/p>\n Try the Argentinean beef or Thai pork empanada, or give the garbanzo bean curry pie a go. And save a little room for a sweet pie such as the pear crumble or chocolate flan.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re all about outdoor dining, Noe Valley has plenty of great options. This includes Village Rotisserie,<\/a> where you can sit in the cute backyard patio while grubbing on\u2014you guessed it\u2014rotisserie chicken!<\/p>\n Village Rotisserie also has fried chicken and plenty of vegetarian items available. Get the fried chicken sandwich or the half or whole rotisserie chicken with a side of Kung Pao brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, quinoa salad, or fries. And pair your meal with a locally made pilsner or pinot noir hailing from California\u2019s Central Coast.<\/p>\n Even after almost 30 years in business, Firefly<\/a> has managed to maintain its quaint, down-to-earth attitude and ambiance, while putting out an eclectic lineup of comforting, globally influenced dishes.<\/p>\n Noteworthy items on a menu that changes with the seasons have included the p\u00e3o de queijo<\/em> (Brazilian cheesy bread with an arugula-walnut pesto and onion jam), fried heritage chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, and the spiced lamb stew with a medley of vegetables.<\/p>\n Noe Valley newcomer Dash Japanese Tapas and Sushi<\/a> (which opened in spring of 2022) is wowing diners with its wide selection of small plates, sushi, and rice and noodle dishes.<\/p>\n Standout items include the hamachi poke roll, eryngii<\/em> mushroom (king oyster mushroom stir-fried in garlic butter), mentaiko yaki udon<\/em> (pan-fried udon tossed with cod roe and bacon bits), karaage<\/em> (or deep-fried) chicken nuggets, and chirashi don<\/em> (sashimi over sushi rice).<\/p>\n At Hi-Way Burger and Fry,<\/a> juicy grass-fed beef patties with \u201cthe works\u201d (lettuce, tomato, grilled or raw onion slices, and a secret sauce) come sandwiched between soft sesame rolls. You can of course opt for a double burger with some extras, including cheddar or blue cheese, smoked applewood bacon, or slices of avocado.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d rather pass on meat, order the plant-based Beyond burger<\/a> with the beer-battered onion rings or garlic fries.<\/p>\n Hop on the bone-broth bandwagon with a visit to Korean-inspired Trad Bone Broth.<\/a>\u00a0Umami flavors sing in these nutrient-rich broths and soups, which have been simmered upwards of 48 hours to get every bit of goodness out of the chicken and beef bones used to make them.<\/p>\n![\"San](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sf-skyline.jpg\")
Saru Sushi Bar<\/h2>\n
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La Ciccia<\/h2>\n
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Bon AppeTikka<\/h2>\n
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Birch & Rye<\/h2>\n
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Ap\u2019s Cafe<\/h2>\n
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Village Rotisserie<\/h2>\n
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Firefly<\/h2>\n
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Dash Japanese Tapas and Sushi<\/h2>\n
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Hi-Way Burger and Fry<\/h2>\n
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Trad Bone Broth<\/h2>\n
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