So you're hungry — and you're ready for some Southeast Asian cuisine. Good news: We've found the freshest spots to satisfy your appetite. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Southeast Asian food.
Señor Sisig
990 Valencia St., Mission
Señor Sisig is a fast-casual spot offering Filipino-Mexican fusion fare.
As we previously reported, this is the first brick-and-mortar restaurant for Señor Sisig, which launched as a food truck in 2010 (it still operates several trucks around the city). Taking over the space of The Blue Fig, the new spot features back patio seating and an expanded menu, which includes beer and wine.
Señor Sisig specializes in Mexican street food favorites with a Filipino twist. Check out the tacos, burritos and nachos loaded with sisig (Filipino-style pork) and featured items like the Sisig Nacho-rrones and the Sisig Crunchwrap (veggie-friendly options are available, too). For dessert, there's ube horchata soft serve.
With a four-star Yelp rating out 33 reviews, Señor Sisig has been getting positive attention.
Yelp reviewer Everett M. wrote, "Brick-and-mortar or food truck, it doesn't matter: Señor Sisig slaps every time. They consistently manage to pack so much flavor and deliciousness into every single bite, which is the reason they have such a large following."
Señor Sisig is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Naked Chicken
103 Horne Ave., Bayview
Naked Chicken is a food truck serving Thai-inspired rice bowls. Naked Chicken's bowls come topped with crispy fried chicken breast, "naked" chicken poached in broth, or a combination of the two, served with your choice of sauce. Other options include Thai basil chicken nuggets and a vegan bowl with plant-based "chicken."
Naked Chicken's current Yelp rating of four stars out of five reviews indicates the newcomer has received a warm welcome so far.
Yelper Peter N., who reviewed Naked Chicken on Nov. 5, wrote, "Tasty and filling lunch. Would definitely get again."
New Thai Elephant
393 Bay St., North Beach
New Thai Elephant is a Thai spot serving up classic dishes for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Stop in for chicken satay, papaya salad, pad thai, noodle soups, curries, vegan and vegetarian dishes and more.
New Thai Elephant's current rating of 4.5 stars out of 54 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Rick S., who was one of the first users to visit New Thai Elephant on Nov. 30, wrote, "The location is big and bright and cheery, the service is prompt and sincere, and the food, as I've mentioned, is excellent."
New Thai Elephant is open from 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. daily.
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