Namu

439 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Occasion: Dinner date with Diana.

Korean Beef Short Rib "Tacos"

The waitress said that it was one of their most popular dishes and that it usually gets sold out at their booth at the ferry building, so we decided to give it a try. It was delicious. I loved the flavor of the beef mixed with diced tomatoes and the pink sauce they drizzled it with. What i didn't like was the fact that two pieces of seaweed acted as the taco shell holding everything together. When I think tacos i think finger foods. I was really confused as to how to eat it without it being too messy. The seaweed got soggy from the meat, tomatoes and sauce, so when we lifted it up to eat it, the filling all started to fall out. I would have enjoyed it more, if it was easier to eat.

Hamachi Crudo

It was served with five pieces. Each piece lay on top of a slice of lemon topped with garlic chili oil and seaweed. Our server told us the chef recommended us eating it without the lemon. I thought that was so funny...then why put the slice of lemon under the fish. I understand that lemon takes out the fishiness of seafood which is why it was probably there. They could have put lemon on the side so that we can drizzle it on the fish if necessary. The fish was really fresh and tasty. We loved the flavors used and freshness of the fish.

Shitake Mushrooms

It wasn't bad, but it wasn't extremely good. I loved the mushrooms in the soup. it came with a total of 8 dumplings which is not really worth it for the price.

Kimchee Fried Rice

It was topped with a fried egg and bits of bacon, which i'm not too fond of, but it did add flavor to the dish. It was our most filling dish. Loved the consistency of the rice. I enjoyed it, but not as much as one from a more authentic Korean Restaurant. It was still yummy though.

Adzuki Red Bean Cupcake

I love japanese red bean, i think its very different from chinese red bean. I don't know what it is, maybe the consistency, sweetness or the texture. Anyhow, the dessert was just alright. Nothing that wowed me. It came with two pieces of strawberry and was garnished with milk and white chocolate.