In contrast to other recent retail news about the area, Downtown San Francisco's eating landscape is about to get a serious makeover with the upcoming opening of Saluhall, an expansive new food hall brought to you by furniture giant IKEA. Inside the IKEA-anchored mall at 945 Market St., the bustling two-story culinary destination spans a whopping 23,000-square feet and has room to seat 450 hungry shoppers. Food enthusiasts can mark their calendars for a mid-April launch, as reported by the SF Eater.
The ambitious center is on the brink of serving up an impressive 11 new eateries for locals and tourists alike. Whether you're hankering for spicy noodles from the beloved Momo Noodle, or craving a taste of Puerto Rican flavors at Casa Borinquena, Saluhall is staking a claim to delighted palates with a thoughtful mix of vegetarian and vegan options. Don't fret meat lovers, there's plenty on the menu for you too - this emporium isn't forgetting about staples like meat and dairy products, as detailed in a report from the San Francisco Chronicle.
For those who take their taste buds on the greener side, Saluhall is betting on plant-based indulgence, boasting dishes from its local partners like the vegan "chicken" complete with rice and peas from Casa Borinquena, and the beet-marinated mushroom "steak" signature dish of Kayma. The hall's nod to sustainability and health-conscious living haven't gone unnoticed; they're shaking up the city's dining scene every wholesome bite at the time.
But Saluhall isn't just a feast for your stomach, it's a treat for the senses. "The space itself is amazing," La Venganza’s chef-owner Raul Medina told the San Francisco Chronicle, praising the hall as "a place you can chill at for a while." With its prime location and accessible BART access, Medina believes it's the perfect hub to broaden his reach and make plant-based tacos "ubiquitous." Let it be known, whether you're doing a mad dash through downtown or seeking a leisurely culinary escape, Saluhall checks all the boxes.
And the IKEA tie-in? Beyond furniture, they've already opened two food operations focusing on plant-based options because let's face it, no shopping spree is complete without a pit stop for bite. Look out for the Swedish Bite and Swedish Deli onsite as you navigate through aisles of build-it-yourself bookcases and minimalist lamps. Vegetables balls, anyone?
According to Saluhall market, the venue is not just about filling tables but also fostering community. From its in-house eats like plant-based soft serve and burgers to coffee from the local favorite Timeless Coffee and cocktails from the Sauna bar, they've got your back from 8 a.m. to late night cravings.
An error was corrected on this article which conflated information about Midtown Manhattan with the news in this piece.
