The Slanted Door
<p>They say the third time's the charm, and so it is for the third branch of this top-notch local temple to neo-Vietnamese cuisine. The location is superb: the vast, stylishly industrial space, filled with varnished cypress tables, sits at the back of the restored Ferry Building (window-side diners can watch ships going by). And chef Charles Phan's menu more than lives up to the view; his fresh, clean flavors infuse dishes ranging from a perfect (if familiar) green papaya salad with chopped peanuts and herbs to creative concoctions like a chicken clay pot with caramel sauce, chiles, and fresh ginger.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> The unisex bathroom has its pluses (no more lines snaking out of the ladies' room while the mens' goes unused) and its minuses (a hovering attendant). Those who prefer single-sex can use the public facilities serving the Ferry Building Marketplace.</p>
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From Food & Wine , MAY 2011
The Slanted Door's Charles Phan was the Mission's chef pioneer. Following in his footsteps are San Francisco's Tartine team...MORE>>
From Food & Wine , JUL 2010
Charles Phan of the Slanted Door in San Francisco uses inexpensive radishes from Mon Chong Loong importers to give dumplings some zip...MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure , DEC 2008
In the year of love, I visited San Francisco, and the only difference between me and those other girls is that I wore...MORE>>
From Food & Wine , SEP 2008
...San Francisco's vaunted Vietnamese restaurant...MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure , SEP 2005
Charles Phan's fans have followed his rise from his original place in the dog-eared Mission District to his new...MORE>>
From Food & Wine , SEP 2005
Rau Ram Also called Vietnamese coriander, this herb has a slight peppery flavor. Charles Phan of...MORE>>
From Food & Wine , APR 2004
The Slanted Door is finally opening at its new Ferry Plaza location; chef and co-owner Charles Phan is working on an...MORE>>
Last updated May 2011
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