Benu
Contemporary Asian-Californian · San Francisco · Michelin Three Stars · Chef Corey Lee
Holding three Michelin stars, Benu is chef Corey Lee’s fine-dining restaurant in San Francisco presenting contemporary Asian-influenced cuisine. Housed in a historic 1922 building in the SoMa district, the kitchen serves a set tasting menu featuring signature faux-shark’s fin soup.
22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105, San Francisco
- 3 Michelin Stars
- La Liste Top 1000 (Score: 95.5)
- #13 North America's 50 Best 2025
- #33 North America's 50 Best 2026
Menu
Dishes
- Valet Parking (30)
- Century Quail Egg
- Dry-Aged Cheese
- Chilled Abalone
- Crispy Frog Leg
- NY Times (10)
- Forbes Travel Guide (5)
The Experience
A minimalist room in a historic setting. The meal is structured around a tasting menu and a wine pairing.
- Atmosphere: Minimalist
- Format: Tasting menu, Wine pairing
- Setting: Historic
Phone: +1 415-685-4860
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