Bodega Bistro

At this restaurant on the edge of the Tenderloin, chef-owner Jimmie Kwok serves a mix of Vietnamese and French dishes in a dining room that's in most respects as nice as restaurants that charge twice as much. Some of the best items in Kwok's repertoire are street foods in Vietnam, items that you'd buy from a vendor who specializes in one particular dish. The papaya salad is a standout, milder and sweeter than the more familiar Thai version.

• Cuisine(s): Fusion, Vietnamese

  Hours: Daily 11am-3pm, Sun-Wed 5pm-9:30pm, Thu-Sat 5pm-10pm

  Price: $, $$

  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

• Attire: Casual

  Features: Takeout, Delivery, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

  Alcohol: Beer/Wine

• Reservations: Accepted

  Parking: Street