A Tour of the Sunset District in SF - My Bay Area | Did You Eat Yet?

[@tiffanynn]

The Sunset truly has a special place in my heart

[@TrishaBarreto]

I grew up in the outer sunset. Raised by Sicilian immigrants. Growing up I noticed many of my friends came from immigrants too. Indians, Chinese, Albanian, Philippino , Russian…many different ethnic backgrounds. It was a melting pot. That’s why food was diverse and great there. People brought their own unique food culture and shared it. Most of those families are gone now but the small mom and pops still standing, they’re probably pretty good. Go support them. God bless SF.

[@sweetjimmyt]

Keep getting after it, Victor. You're doing the food, but more importantly, the culture of your experience a service. It's fun to watch you explore and reconnect with your history while getting to watch all these amazing service industry heroes.

[@eyeballs306]

Haven’t seen Brandon since JK it’s good to see him!

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Yall wanna see him on this channel more?

[@CanPoreotics]

@@HiDidYouEatYetyes

[@tfwordschannel]

Good to see B Choi. Yes please have him on more.

[@zuychan]

why do they call him "BLEE" on JK?

[@savagebeastmode9780]

Very natural on camera, all day JKnews exp!

[@TheLycheegreentea]

I've been living in the Sunset for at least 10 years now. It's certainly isolated from the craziness of downtown SF. It's nice and cool throughout the summer and the Chinese food is plentiful.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate words from locals

[@MisfitsFiendClub138]

First moved to SF in '95 and was pretty much broke my first 3 months. My go to meal each day was the Five Spice Chicken with rice/cabbage at Cheung Hueng. That meal was my lifeline 🙏👌💯

[@joobaggs6886]

Their quality went down hill for awhile now and the prices tripled since then! Used to be like $5 for a two item combo plate. Now it's $15!

[@dhsauno]

I appreciate these types of videos so much. It's easy to find recommendations for the touristy parts of the Bay, I want to go support local Asian-owned businesses like these!

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate that a lot! Thanks for watching

[@Skw1813]

B-Choi was always a fan favorite among the JK alumni. Good to see him again randomly.

[@colinhthompson]

Awesome video. Thanks for posting. Time to cross the bridge and go eat! I still don’t know many ideal pockets in the east bay (where I live). Going to hit up your videos to see what you’ve got! Really like your narrative style. Again, thanks for posting

[@porkbabyy]

moved to sf 2 years ago after 30 years in the suburbs of arkansas, your vids are a godsend for food recs

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@slc4226]

I love the fact you're covering the Sunset where I've shopped and eaten for the past 30+ years. In addition to Irving and Noriega, there are lots of great Chinese restaurants on Taraval, beyond 19th Ave. This is where you'll find a concentration of more northern Chinese cuisine, like dumplings and soup noodles. BTW, these northern cuisine restaurants are a result of new immigration patterns whereas early immigration was from southern China, hence lots of Cantonese restaurants. It's great that there's such a diversity of Chinese food available. (note: I know you [Victor] know all this, but I thought I'd add more info since many of the commenters thus far seem unfamiliar with the Sunset neighborhood.)

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate it! Definitely always appreciate more context for folks reading the comments

[@Oceanrifter]

best bay area food content out there atm, way better than tiktokers pumping out advertising for new restaurants

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate it! Share the channel with your friends and get these numbers up

[@tl3029]

U must be his buddy lol this channel is 💩

[@connectreis]

definitely! this stuff is legit

[@stanley2903]

Growing up in San Francisco during the '70s and '80s, I have cherished memories of the city. Back in the day going to Chinatown was an all day Saturday event - Dim Sum in the am and then grocery shopping. You went to the butchers, fishmonger, and produce store. Mom use to buy a bag of long bones to make broth and remembering we were sucking out the bone marrow before it became popular. Because we did not have a car, we took the Muni, 38 Geary bus from the Richmond district to get to Chinatown. Irving St in the Sunset District and Clement Street in the Richmond District were an excellent alternative for those who lived in the Sunset and Richmond.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

I had a similar experience growing up in Oakland with Oakland’s Chinatown. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@EricSuh]

Other good places in the Sunset: Terra Cotta Warrior, Manna, Umma, Yummy Dumpling, Marne Thai, Toast’N Egg, Lavash, Little Sweet, Yifang Fruit Tea, Game Parlour, Arizmendi Bakery, Kothai Republic, Nabe, Banh Mi & Boba

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate all the recs!

[@JoannA-sweetly]

Best spot for grocery stores and variety stores! Cannot go there without going to Not Latte and Mochi donot!! Golden Gate Park is the most beautiful park in the world! 🎉❤️

[@haileysparkles]

Love the shoutout to Sunset District! So underrated. It’s the first area of the city I lived in when I moved off campus at SF State. I once got an extended no-interest on a credit card because me and the banker talked about the San Tung Wings 😂

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Lmao that’s hella funny. Thanks for watching!

[@Chev-dr7if]

Growing up I had an aunt who lived on 17th and Irving. It was always a treat to go visit her and my cousins during the holidays. We'd walk Irving and either eat or order out at Sam Tung. They moved to Seattle around 8 years ago so I haven't been back, but glad to see Sam Tung is still doing well and a local favorite.

[@francescaqueiroz5534]

I love the Sunset District. It was my neighborhood for 12 years and I loved every minute of it.

[@oliverbeavers6691]

I grew up in the sunset and they highlighted some of the gems this community has to offer. Welldone on a informative video.

[@mariokristina]

As someone who grew up in the Bay Area, your videos really hit home. Thanks for creating great content

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@cashflow68]

I grew up in the Sunset in the early 1960’s. Back then, I think we were the only Chinese family there. Things were so different back then and the traffic on 19th Avenue wasn’t so congested. Although I moved to the north bay, I don’t visit SF much.

[@Drewe52]

Nice job! showing love to a humble, working class neighborhood like the Sunset and featuring Brandon. There are indeed pockets of regional asian and chinese food that were impacted by the pandemic. And the restaurant folks keep hustling and more importantly provide a huge service to the community 🎉

[@korenng5553]

Love living in the Sunset since 1968 and enjoyed the businesses ! Great food indeed...

[@kthendrix8]

Nice job on the video. It is nice to see that small shops are still thriving and making great food SF is known for. I went to Lincoln High back in the day and many of these shops reminds me of the neighborhoods of grounded people who care about what they do for their community.

[@undahandz]

Thanks for putting in all the work into these videos, it really shows and very enjoyable to watch. As someone whose not native to the bay but living here for the past four years now, it’s great to learn the history and then being able to go and try these places out

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching. Glad you’re able to learn from these videos

[@esthervang86]

My wonderful coworker lives in the sunset district! So tho video reminds me a lot of her!

[@michael22414]

My parents had a family friend on 27th and Noriega. When I got my first internship in SF, I found a roomshare on 31st and Noriega and stopped by Cheung Hing all the time on the way home for some cheap dinner. Great spot.

[@hi1to1theword1]

Awesome vid man! Brings back memories of my grandparents walking me around this area.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Thanks for watching! Love being able to invoke some nostalgia

[@mazzapharaoh]

I love your videos! Thanks for covering the sunset. It's an awesome part of SF.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate it

[@chelenag]

I think I just saw myself jogging home past Uncle Benny's😆

[@catmi3068]

Sunset is my home. It is so convenient with shopping for groceries and dining. Close to Golden Gate Park and great public transportation.

[@parkykyung]

I definitely miss the sunset. Living in eastbay now the sunset is my entire childhood. I feel nostalgic but also sad that the places I knew before are no longer there. Hopefully new businesses will help it thrive again.

[@randyleung5358]

very nostalgic video and those are some of the best eats in The Sunset!

[@eyeballs306]

Appreciate ur videos! Good good culture has that slogan did u eat yet? And it’s a reminder of home. Looking forward to more videos!

[@juanjoperez7537]

This video is eye-opening. Attests to the many "little San Franciscos within San Francisco" and that's the way we like it Out of many, One

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Every neighborhood in SF has its own identity and it’s great to explore each one

[@terenceada9140]

I started hanging out in Sunset the mid 90s in my SF State days, great memories! Great content and production value on your videos.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@Jo3W3st]

Brandon! Legend with a big heart

[@sushiegirl96]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos Victor. Thank you for bringing a light to the beautiful eats in the bay. Can you name your friend Brandon family's restaurant in San Leandro? My family and I want to check them out and support them.

[@nanettemiller4853]

This brought me back to my turf 25 plus years ago! So many good places to eat! Thanks for your vlog! Have to go back visit!😋👍. The one thing though, is parking! So hard to find !

[@rightangletriangle3188]

Will definitely give some restaurants mentioned here a try next time in the neighborhood. Thanks.

[@brandont3605]

enjoyed this a lot as a local - thanks for sharing!

[@disturbeddude303]

The Sunset is so underrated!!!

[@gwynaethatwood-pettit6498]

Love this so much!🎉

[@jsoriano413]

Great content guys! I'm local and glad you touched on establishments I have not tried yet.

[@annaszeto8081]

When they were on Noriega don’t forget cafe bakery, golden island, and mongkok!

[@Visualution]

Also a Sunset kid. 10/10 recommendations. Grew up eating at Oriental Seafood like every week. Still a staple for when I crave delicious Chinese food at an affordable price.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate the words from a Sunset local, thanks for watching!

[@ot7stan207]

I live in SF lol but never go to the sunset cuz I got clement street. Thanks for this video, I plan to visit sunset soon.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Love the Richmond too, so much great food

[@DogLoverFromSanFrancisco]

Thanks for making this type of content Victor! You should definitely make more food content/mukbang with BChoi in the future! Maybe Clement and San Bruno districts with their mini “Chinatown s”

[@alexwong7536]

Grew up frequenting the sunset with my fam a lot too - Underrated sf district fs. Bought some of the greenacre stuff you guys put out a couple of years ago when I was in high school LOL glad you guys are doing well 🙌

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Shout out Green Acre! Thanks for watching

[@Mike__B]

I love Pineapple King, my wife would always bring a 6 pack home. Although I didn't know there was a premium option, need to let her know I need to try that mango filled one.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Mango one is probably my favorite one after the butter slice

[@JoannA-sweetly]

I have to find this! 😃

[@chrisdardar9445]

Happy bakery. Best dumplings and plates outside of Wong Lee and dim sum bakery in Chinatown. The huedong barbeque place is good near happy bakery like 21st and irving

[@lovesupreme81]

I miss living in the Outer Sunset so much.

[@mistercleantm5667]

I love the sunset

[@toddnguyen5868]

Literally my favorite Bay Area based KZbin series. Great to hear San Leandro name drop - what restaurant does Brandon’s family own in the dro? I would love to stop by and support ❤

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate it! Their family actually closed up the restaurant a while ago, but they’re still very involved with the regional Chinese restaurant scene in the Bay

[@caisantangyi]

Love this! Do one for San Mateo, lots of Asian food options

[@michaellui74]

Awesome video I grew up their in the 80s will visit there again with my daughter and wife😋👍👍new subscriber

[@johnmichaelreyes911]

I grew up going to Oriental Seafood on Noriega!

[@ArtamStudio]

Been to Oriental Seafood, and several other places on Noriega. There's also a bunch of places on Irving and on Taraval.

[@yvonnewong364]

Grew up in the sunset district and has fond memories of eating the wings and black beans noodles at San Tung

[@SFPerspective]

Avenues Barber Lounge. Sunset. Outbound. For life.

[@rikomatic]

Thanks for the recommendations! I admit I have avoided Mini Dumplings cause I miss the previous Korean place that was there. But it does look fun! And Gao looks amazing!

[@tyberius95]

The Korean place did not last long. There is a good alternative at Westlake mall.

[@ryeinsf6334]

Thanks to you.. heading out there now

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

never a bad idea

[@icebruner]

Sunset is cool, but you Gotta Do Richmond Next ‼️🤙🏾

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

yessir it’s coming

[@kibb]

Where’s he from? Oh yeah from the east bay x10. lol. Great vid man. Keep them coming

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Lmaooo had to make sure yall paying attention

[@lilaznballaz1022]

So much more to the sunset .... Gao is so new, kevins noodle house deserved more love

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

We’ll definitely be back to highlight even more

[@MrCowabungaDude]

Pandesal, butter, and over easy egg. Kind of addicting and simple. I’m not a baker, but a couple seconds in a preheat oven, the pandesal’s a bit fluffy and firm. Slide some butter in between and add a cooked egg. I’d eat it even if it goes cold; left in the microwave.

[@BaYbOi41510]

Been to every spot and they aren’t lying all good food but I still haven’t gone to the one in Noriega but I will when I get back to the bay

[@tonyyu2228]

Thanks for the Videos, super genuine!!! yup us east bay boys never really went to SF or even the Avenues until we were older and went to go visit a "friend" that we met at the club =p

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Lmao thanks for watching!

[@ClarenceLumsey-ik4vh]

Thanks for do n this. Video Sf. All day

[@Estee.Ar.6869]

Thanks for the tour and restaurant reviews.

[@username-hs3pc]

5:20 That's THE GUY right there

[@ropro9817]

Damn, I lived in SF for 3-4 years before moving to Oakland and I had never been through the Sunset district. Had no idea there was such good food there! 😭

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Oh wow that’s pretty wild. A lot of great stuff in the Sunset!

[@nakamiyonemura2001]

I need to visit SF, this is my sign

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Me too! Haven’t been back since we shot this video lol

[@turkishdelight6032]

The homie Bleeeee!

[@robinpark5455]

Gotta check out terracotta warrior amazing Xian noodles. Biang biang noodles and pork burger is so fire

[@terrorbulyfe]

I almost wished you kept the Sunset secret, but at the same time, I want these businesses to flourish.

[@jlife9092]

I can't remember the last time I've had Chinese roast duck but watching your clip makes me crave it so badly now lol.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Always delicious

[@brendanboon9185]

Shoutout to the folks at Wonderful Foods, best tapioca in town!

[@eyeballs306]

Ate at Oriental Seafood when it was pouring and they had a leak in the roof. Haha It was still so good. Unlike any Chinese I had prior, so good!

[@Vici0us369]

We use to hold down 46 and taravel and all the sets are connected so any phone call we get about 100 ASAP!! R.I.P to the fallen soldiers real AZN homies this was in the early 2000's.

[@stephanyorellana7452]

Great video! Being an SFSU alumni, these were my stomping grounds for delicious foods! Now I'm in the east bay and wondering if Brandon's family restaurant is still open in San Leandro? I would love to give it a try and support local. Please share the info if it's still open. Thanks!

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Their family closed the restaurant a while back!

[@thekristineway]

love pineapple king!!

[@joshthayer6728]

great video

[@wed3k]

Sunset district and richmond district are the only ones i visit

[@bunniejj4054]

B-Choi🥰🥰🥰

[@yoonfihnsaechao7202]

🥲 so many memories in the City. Eastbay, San Leandro, Castro valley. Rodeo , Martinez , Albany . This episode 😢 if I can pick a place to live sunset . I walked in Brandon parents, cannot recall if they had to go food, but happy bakery on Irving st became go to for lunch. near Wells Fargo

[@notimeclock4001]

Great video! It hits pretty much all the hip and tradition spots except I didn’t know gao opened another location in sunset. I never tried the San Mateo one but had been seeing many news about it. I live in Oakland and just got back from sunset half an hour ago. Was going to try s and e cafe on 19th ave but it’s closed. Saw the major candidate doing a short clip in the area.

[@user-eh2hj8bx6O]

what are mom and pop restaurants serving unique regional specialities? that's what I'm most interested in.

[@vcld_sf]

08:00 Oriental Seafood restaurant: I found only swiekiau (how the Indonesian call it) or shrimp dumplings (they call it here), something like wonton but in different shapes with pork, shrimp, & ear mushrooms. Delicious!!! The owner of the Mini Pots somehow is successful to break "the curse" of the location. Uncountable type of restaurants occupied that space but failed. The Mini Potsticker is the 1st one, I believe, who is successful. There is always people waiting outside for their orders or to be seat in.

[@tylercoolidge]

CHEERS TO THE 2ND VID TO REACH 100K VIEWS!!!!! 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@EdgarGarcia-nb3cz]

You should do this same exact type of video but for the Richmond District.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

You already know it’s coming too

[@EdgarGarcia-nb3cz]

@@HiDidYouEatYet 🫡

[@meanboy2000]

Cheung hing-last time I bought char siu they put scraps in the box. Watch them cut it up! Go to uncle Benny’s if you like donuts on 22nd Ave.

[@hoogaba]

been in sunset for 8 years now, wouldn't want to live anywhere else in SF!

[@Buydaa.M]

yes for the convenience

[@JayUBeezy]

Yo it’s BChoii!!

[@devongin7056]

What was Brandon’s restaurant called in San Leandro? I grew up there!

[@georginaramirez1171]

30th and Lawton!

[@a33vq30dek]

Best Bay Area food content! So much to eat in the sunset. If you need some sunset recs I’ll gladly list them out for you.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@yolandapenn6211]

Looks delicious

[@2040wagon]

You probably ran in and out the 24hr Laundromat next to the donut shop. ABC bakery used to be at 32ndish open till 2 in the am.

[@proudasiangirl576]

I like your content. Just liked & subbed. Please also cover East Bay Contra Costa County (where I live), South Bay, Peninsula, etc.

[@HiDidYouEatYet]

A lot more to come. Thanks for watching!

[@Abhinav-mpeg4]

Bro I did a double take like is that Brandon from JK in the thumbnail! Happy surprise like seeing an old internet friend 😂