You must go to Ernesto's on Clement and 24th for a raucous amazing Italian meal....neighborhood institution....

Here are some of our favorite places, Anthony hasn't televised any of them yet!!!:
Shanghai Dumpling House, 3319 Balboa, 415-387-2088
Old Jerusalem,2976 Mission St., 415-642-5958
Sapporo Ya, 1581 Webster #202, 415-563-7400
Roosevelt Tamale Parlor,2817 24th St.,415-824-2600
And if you're in Oakland:
Legendary Palace, 708 Franklin, 510-663-9188
La Estrellita, 446 E 12th St.,510-465-7188
& **Bay Fung Tong TeaHouse Restaurant,1916 Franklin st.,510-832-3298**