"Open since 2010 and gilded with three Michelin stars, Benu might be one of San Francisco’s most lauded dinner destinations. Dinner here costs $375 and blends techniques and ingredients from France and Asia. Chef Corey Lee’s calling card includes impressive technical skills that are built on traditional cooking techniques from Korean and Chinese culinary traditions. There’s perhaps no restaurant doing a finer job of recreating familiar dishes like xiao long bao and beef barbecue in a fine dining setting. For a less pricey taste of the chef’s work, there’s also the Mission’s San Ho Wan, an elegant Korean barbecue restaurant." - Lauren Saria
