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891 Beach (at Polk) San Francisco, CA 94109

415-771-6800

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SF Weekly
Recommended
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Award Winner 2001

Cuisine(s): Fusion, Vietnamese

Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm

Price: $$$, $$$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Coat Check, Water View

Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Online Reservations Available

Parking: Garage, Validation Available

Description

Glamorous (and good) French-Vietnamese dishes in a glamorous, semitropical, neo-colonial setting; if it feels like a movie set, that's because part-owner Don Johnson enlisted Hollywood professionals in its design. Upstairs is a spacious cocktail lounge overlooking the two-story dining room, lined with tables set in columned niches and verdant plants. Chef Khai Duong sends out beautifully cooked fusion dishes with luxurious ingredients, but in such generous portions that they can be shared family-style, with some determination. A destination restaurant in a touristy location.

2001 | Best Vietnamese Restaurant

There aren't many Vietnamese restaurants as elegant as Ana Mandara. Le Colonial, its closest competitor, has the edge when it comes to ambient luxury, but it doesn't have Ana Mandara's dazzling sense of French Imperial retro-whimsy: the curved staircases, the burbling fountains, the cushioned wicker, the voluptuous icons, the acres of polished marble amid a jungle of palm fronds. The food's better, too -- crisp, lively, pleasantly pan-cultural, and among the best in the city. Examples: the... More »

We're No. 1

By Harry Coverte | Wed, September 13, 2000

They Love Me, They Love Me Not ... The September issue of Travel & Leisure features the magazine's World's Best Awards. When readers were asked to name their favorite cities, San Francisco came from behind to take No. 1 overall. New York pulled i... More »
Going, Going...

By Harry Coverte | Wed, July 26, 2000

This Program Has Been Pre-empted At the same time that Jaime and Yasmine have taken their leaves from S.F.'s contribution to the world of nighttime TV -- Nash Bridges -- some key players have taken their leave from Ana Mandara, Don and Cheech's co... More »
Movie Palace

By Matthew Stafford | Wed, April 19, 2000

For years -- generations, even -- it has been the local's prerogative to regard Fisherman's Wharf as one big crowded honky-tonk where polyester is the dominant aesthetic and the only good eating is the corned beef hash at the Eagle Cafe. (Once... More »
Side Dish

By Harry Coverte | Wed, February 16, 2000

Doin' LunchApologies to my dedicated readers (both of you) for my unannounced absence last week. After a whirlwind round of grand opening parties -- Dine (Mo, the food and service were top-notch), Ana Mandara (a gorgeous remodel; nice corner tab... More »

Dinner Menu

Starters
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3 Pc $7.00
6pc $12.00

Hands Of The Child
vietnamese crispy rolls, crabmeat, shrimp, & shiitake mushrooms

$10.00

Silken Baskets
pureed edamame steamed dumplings, snow pea sprouts, truffle oil

$12.00

Whispering Waves
crispy lobster ravioli, mango & coconut sauce (g)

$12.00

Cyclo Racing
seared beef carpaccio, julienne papaya – green apple, tamarind sauce, shrimp crackers

$10.00

Grassy Meadows
mesquite grilled lemongrass beef, rice paper wrap, cucumber, mint, ginger soya bean sauce (g- s )

$14.00

Quiet Coral
dungeness crab & rock shrimp cake, corn relish, caper remoulade sauce (g)

$10.00

Seductive Sirens
char-grilled baby calamari, navy bean salsa with onion, cilantro, chili sauce

$16.00

Voyage Into Sunshine
ceviche of striped bass, cucumber, shallots, ginger sauce ~ chef khai’s signature starter (n-r)

$16.00

Footprints In The Sand
fresh rolls of maryland soft-shell blue crab, avocado, rice noodles, mint & lettuce (g)

$18.00

Heavens Reward
seared sonoma artisan foie gras, sliced mango, plum sauce, sweet crispy rice cake

3pc $7.00
5pc $10.00

Bittersweet Sigh
sauteed bitter melon with lotus bud petals, light soy sauce, hand-wrapped steamed rice dumplings (g)

$31.00

Honorable Road (platter For Two)
two pieces each of bbq beef skewers, lemongrass chicken skewers, bacon wrap crispy shrimp, crab nha trang, shrimp imperial rolls, vegetarian crispy rolls, and fried calamari rings (g, n)

Soups
Contains Nuts (“n”) Or Gluten (“g” ). An (“r”) Or (“s” For Sauce), Denotes That These Can Be Removed.

Cup $6.00
$10.00

Dreams Of Sea And Fire
sweet dungeness crab soup, house-made hand-cut noodles

Cup $6.00
$10.00

Soup Du Jour

Salads
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Small $5.00
$8.00

Asleep In The Petals
local small farms organic baby greens, ginger vinaigrette, candied walnuts (g- s )

Small $6.00
$9.00

Shade Under The Flowering Tree
banana blossom salad, chicken, grapefruit, crispy shallots, chopped peanuts (n-r)

Small $7.00
$10.00

Heat Of The Moment
crunchy green papaya–green apple salad, fresh house made beef jerky, soy-chili vinaigrette (g- s , n-r)

Shrimp $10.00
Duck Confit $12.00

Blissful Wonders
japanese-crystal seaweed, shaved fennel, onion, chili vinaigrette, chopped peanuts (n-r)

Mains
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Small $14.00
$23.00

Enchanting Moments
cashew pine nut encrusted mekong basa, snow pea sprouts, balsamic pomegranate reduction (g-r)

Small $15.00
$28.00

After The Rains
seared rare ahi tuna, hearts of palm, jicama salsa, avocado - wasabi mousse, orange vinaigrette (g- s , n-r)

Small $16.00
$28.00

Paradise Found
wasabi–dust fish of the day medallions, sauteed brussels sprouts, fried green tomatoes, chili – honey mustard sauce (g- s , n-r)

$30.00

Beyond The Horizon
steamed sea bass, ginger, scallion, fresh mushrooms, soya bean sauce (g- s )

$24.00

Pieces Of Gold
traditional spicy caramelized claypot fish, sugar peas, roasted garlic, scallions, ginger

$36.00

Memories Of Nha Trang
whole maine lobster, oyster mushrooms, ginko nuts, tempura eggplant, tomato-caramel sauce (g-r)

$29.00

Bountiful Seas
pan steamed seafood medley in vietnamese curry, fish of the day, new zealand mussels, day boat scallops, prawns, onion, leeks, crostini (g-r)

$28.00

River Of Dreams
jumbo prawns, served in a clay pot, sauteed mushrooms, ginko nuts, light tomato-caramel sauce

Small $15.00
$27.00

Ebony And Ivory
seared day boat scallops, asparagus, light kumquat marmalade sauce, sweet black rice (g-r)

Small $18.00
$27.00

Ocean Of Dreams
mesquite-grilled skewered prawns, thai basil & garlic marinade, garlic noodles with special house sauce (g)

$30.00

Tidal Treasures
roasted glazed whole dungeness crab, chef khai’s spice mix sauce recommended with a side of garlic noodles

Small $15.00
$22.00

Festival Of The Harvest
curried tofu with eggplant, red bell pepper, yam, mushrooms, long beans, bean curd (g- s )

$21.00

Temple’ S Delight
tempura portobella mushrooms & tomatoes, tofu, asparagus, eggplant, zucchini, chinese miso sauce (g-r)

$23.00

Rustic Meadows
grilled barbecue natural pork chop, chinese long beans, jasmine broken rice, au jus

Each $14.00
$25.00

Fragrances Of The Forest
char-grilled quail, edamame, plum sauce, foie gras essence, black sweet rice & mushroom, (g-r)

$24.00

Countryside Wanderings
crispy five-spiced poussin, sugar snap peas, white corn pilaf, spicy kaffir lime sauce

Small $15.00
$28.00

Wading In The F I E Lds
wokked tournedos of beef filet mignon, peppercress, sweet red onions, teardrop tomatoes (g- s )

$29.00

Storm Clouds Brewing
oven-slow roasted sonoma duck breast, daikon cake & long beans, pinenut sauce (g- s , n-r)

Each $12.00
$32.00

Smoke And Seduction
grilled rack of lamb, vietnamese cinnamon-star anise rub, taro gratin, spicy tamarind sauce (n-r)

$30.00

Hearty Offerings
charred prime filet mignon, asian spice rub, grilled pineapple, sauteed mushrooms, crunchy sweet rice cake, pineapple sauce (g- s )

Sides
Contains Nuts (“n”) Or Gluten (“g” ). An (“r”) Or (“s” For Sauce), Denotes That These Can Be Removed.

$9.00

Ana Mandara Fried Rice With Shrimp, Chicken, & Vietnamese Sausage

$3.00

Steamed Brown Rice With Caramelized Onions

$4.00

Sweet Black Rice With Caramelized Shiitake Mushrooms (g)

$2.00

Jasmine Rice Steamed With Pandanus Leaf

$8.00

Garlic Noodles With Special House Sauce (g)

$7.00

Stir-fried Snow Pea Sprouts, Garlic And Oyster Sauce (g- S )

$8.00

Sauteed French Beans, Seasonal Asian Fruit & Shallots

$7.00

Claypot Eggplant, Diced Tofu, Greens (g)

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Ana Mandara

891 Beach (at Polk) San Francisco, CA 94109

415-771-6800

Description

Ana Mandara Trio

7:00 p.m. every Thu., Fri., Sat.

2001 | Best Vietnamese Restaurant

We're No. 1

By Harry Coverte | Wed, September 13, 2000

Going, Going...

By Harry Coverte | Wed, July 26, 2000

Movie Palace

By Matthew Stafford | Wed, April 19, 2000

Side Dish

By Harry Coverte | Wed, February 16, 2000