As the holiday hustle busts, San Francisco foodies are in for a treat with the upcoming opening of The Rabbit Hole, a fresh Asian restaurant and bar vigorously gearing up to open its doors by the year's end at the old haunt of Old Devil Moon in La Lengua. Positioned conveniently at 3472 Mission Street, this spot is primed to shake up the local food scene with a departure from the typical dim sum offerings around town, as reported by Mission Local.
The new joint isn't just looking to serve up the same spread; it aims to bring something different to the breakfast table with Chinese dishes you might not typically find on the morning menu. Owner Joan McCollom is stepping out to offer a variety that includes youtiao, a crispy fried dough ready to dunk in warm soy milk, and an assortment of pickles to get your taste buds rolling early in the morning. She explained to Mission Local, "One day, I just woke up and was dissatisfied with the state of Chinese food breakfast here." Her passion for diversifying local Chinese cuisine, firmly rooted in her Taiwanese-American upbringing, is evident and set to turn palates.
This space doesn't just stop at satisfying your hunger. The bar at The Rabbit Hole promises to serve up a mix of intoxicating libations, from Taiwanese Kavalan whiskey to cocktails infused with Baijiu, as well as a spread of Asian beers. For those who prefer to avoid alcohol, non-alcoholic options are on the horizon. It's all about inclusivity, with McCollom telling Mission Local, "I want to create a space that feels inclusive and welcoming and caters to people who drink and those who don’t."
Indeed, this is not just any run-of-the-mill refurbishment. The Rabbit Hole is transforming the dark-mystic vibes of the former Old Devil Moon into an intimate, woodsy, soft-lit haven, aiming to become a cozy corner in the Bernal Heights-Mission collar. As Mission Local details, the place has been thoroughly redone since October, swapping out Old Devil Moon's eclectic style for something that's both warm and inviting.
McCollom sees potential in the area becoming a hotspot for Asian delicacies, with The Rabbit Hole joining a growing list of Chinese establishments, including dim sum chains United Dumplings and Go Duck Yourself. "Maybe we can make this a very interesting place for Asian food," she envisioned. While The Rabbit Hole gears up for its forthcoming debut, it’s clear that this spot is determined to carve out its niche, plunging deep into a community rich with culinary diversity. According to SFist, anticipation is building as The Rabbit Hole prepares to emerge as the newest destination where food lovers can escape the ordinary and indulge in a whimsical yet down-to-earth gastronomic adventure.
