Stop going to restaurants based on pictures and yelp reviews then. Also Michelen Stars are horrible unless you want over priced small plates that try to be art

Stop going to restaurants based on pictures and yelp reviews then. Also Michelen Stars are horrible unless you want over priced small plates that try to be art first and food second. If you do want to go to those places, get a reservation. Either OpenTable or just call them like it’s the 90s. It takes a while, but exploring neighborhoods can be really rewarding. I rarely wait for a table, and if you do have to wait there is usually another place right next door. Not every place is spectacular, but the overall food quality here is decent. Finally, avoid anywhere with more than 20-30 items on a menu (Thank you Gordon Ramsey). There is another (realer imo) Asian area on Clement and Geary over in the Richmond that has authentic food all over. Japan town is good, but stay away from most of the tourist trap that is the Grant street Chinatown. But this city does suck for Mediterranean.