Reviews for Turntable at Lord Stanley in San Francisco, CA

Chef Susan Kim's Doshi pop-up was one of my favorite tasting menus this year! She is currently at Turntable SF for the month of... November through December 3rd. I went in expecting elevated, modern Korean food, but chef delivered an experience that was farbeyond what I imagined. I personally like the term “fusion” when applied to food, but I understand it has a negativeconnotation at times. Well, if any concept can turn this sentiment around, it is Doshi. Susan Kim was born in Seoul, grew up inCalifornia, and worked at Chez Panisse prior moving to NYC. She started Doshi in 2020, inspired by doshirak boxed lunches fromKorea. Her background shines as she returns to the Bay Area with a guest residency at Turntable by Lord Stanley. The tastingmenu started off strong with a bugak (fried seaweed) chip and dungeness crab dip. Throughout the meal, familiar Asianingredients such as seared tteok (Korean rice cake), were combined with halloumi cheese, egg, and brown butter to create amasterful symphony of cross-cultural comfort food. Another standout was the beef carpaccio with tonnato (Italian tuna/anchovymayo sauce) and anchovy almond crumble. I’m personally not the biggest beef carpaccio fan, but I was stunned at how much Ienjoyed this dish. My friend who loves carpaccio said it was her favorite dish of the meal. Dessert was equally as satisfying -permission pudding cake topped with a walnut butterscotch doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste). The taste and texture ofthe thin-sliced persimmons were incredibly similar to apple pie apples, but with a subtle savory twist from the doenjang. Thefinal icing on the cake, was a trio of small candies – anchovy toffee, umeboshi (Japanese pickled plum) pâte de fruit, andsour apple pâte de fruit. Doshi is also doing takeout/delivery boxes, which I plan to try next. Another repeat tasting menumay need to be in my near future as well. I can’t recommend this pop-up enough. Read more

I would definitely go again, the food was an introduction to fine Korean dining. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the background... music was on point. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, attentive, and passionate about the food. The sevencourse tasting menu at a Turntable by Doshi Doshi is a blend of delicious flavors and excellent presentation that left mewanting more. The Bugak Chip and Dungeness Crab Dip, compliment one another well. The sharp flavor of the crab dip was mellowedby the flavor of the chips. The raw halibut, chilled soybean broth, and alliums were a nice chill treat. It provided a uniqueflavor profile that I didn't imagine was possible with these ingredients. Beef Carpaccio, Tomato, and anchovy almond crumble,was truly a treat to eat. When all of the flavors come together in your mouth it's just a wonderful experience. The almonds addto the overall richness of the flavors. The seared tteok & halloumi, 7 minute egg, and brown butter in my opinion was the bestdish. All of the other dishes prepare your palette for this meal. The intense flavor profile is balanced by the rice cakes andeggs which are cooked to perfection. I thoroughly enjoyed the palate cleansing hoda soy yuba, wood ear mushrooms, cucumber,radish and hot mustard. The hot mustard gave the salad a nice zest. It was a light salad that allowed my taste buds to get readyfor the final dish. As for the final dish the Sundae cake featured a delightfully rich sauce along with mushrooms. The sauce ofthe dish enhanced all of the flavors of the individual components. I'd highly recommend eating this slowly to fully enjoy theflavor profile. Read more

Wonderful service and a nice space! Went for the 7 year anniversary of lord Stanley and had a great meal. We did the 4 course... meal and it was a nice blend of flavors in my opinion. If you get anything to go, go for the fish and chips :)! Read more

Kevin Law Immi pop up at Lord Stanley is a smashing hit. The menu was innovative and sumptuous. Every dish was made with craft... and heart although I suggest to remove the dumplings from the menu which was kind of a distraction (although I understand thesentimental value). I was most taken away by the chilled noodle which was just perfect. The duck dish and the dessert come closenext. Also the beverage pairing was reasonable. Carry on sir, hope to see you soon. Read more

Turntable at Lord Stanley is important to know about, especially if you dine out frequently. This is easily one of the most... interesting restaurants in San Francisco. In its previous incarnation, the Michelin starred Lord Stanley was already atouchstone of good food and a neighborhood icon but they have taken a risk with Turntable and managed to level up in unexpectedways. Lord Stanley was always good at feeding you several vegan courses without you realizing it. They were always at thecritical point of creativity and good taste. They were always serving up satisfying meals that were somehow the right balanceof light, healthy, and knock-out flavor. And they were always at the expert intersection of traditional fine dining andreimagination. Now their stellar kitchen and affably adept service team continue all that, but now swapping out the head chefeach month with a new rising star from around the world. Two months into this new project, we have managed to catch both guestchefs so far, with resoundingly satisfying results. If there has not yet been a Michelin starred pop-up, this may end up beingthe first one. If you’re tired of feeling heavy from too much dining out; if you find yourself wondering which of yourfavorite restaurants (whose menus you know back to front) to go to yet again; if you are lamenting the reduction in in overseastravel – then Turntable at Lord Stanley might belong in your regular rotation. Engage warmly and openly with their serviceteam, explore their wine program (and trust the experts behind it), exploit the economical week-night options, and, in betweenvisits, remember to occasionally elevate your day by stopping by their unbelievable street counter window. Turntable at LordStanley are good neighbors (both for San Francisco and the rest of the world) and are a crucible of creativity and superiorfood. Read more

I’ve been a huge fan of this restaurant since pre-pandemic. Compared to other Michelin starred restaurants, it is fairly... affordable for a phenomenal food and service. The vibe here is super down to earth and not pretentious at all. They do such agreat job in cooking duck and vegetables. I’m a duck lover so whenever I see duck dish in their tasting menu, I immediatelybook a reservation here. HIGHLY recommend this place for people who’d like to experience Michelin starred fine dining sinceit does not have an intimidating vibe and the food is Michelin worthy. Read more

Love the new concept of Turntable, where up-and-coming visiting chefs collaborate with the local Lord Stanley team to showcase... their unique cuisine. Had a wonderful chat with the visiting chef, Micaela Najmanovich from Buenos Aires. Loved their scallopcrudo with corn, chicken liver mousse on pastries, caramelized mushrooms, flavorful sweetbreads, and the delightful dessert. Read more

Setting: upscale without being uptight, modern, clean, elegant, feels intimate. Food: we took the prix fixe menu with wine... pairing. Light and delicious for most. Really enjoyed the vegetables overall. A bit disappointed by the wagyu beef which Iexpected to be easier to chew and the birthday candle dessert. Wine pairing was good but a bit too much for me. We were told thequantity would be less than 3 glasses overall but with what I call half a glass served with every single dish, it seems to addup to much more than that. I left probably 4 glasses unfinished, it is a shame and would have appreciated to be better advisedin the first place to avoid the waste… Service: the service made me feel rushed. As soon as my partner or I finished the lastbite, our plates would be taken away. A couple of times I was still chewing food from the previous plate when the next one wasbeing served. The next wine was being served when I was still finishing the previous glass. I appreciate the reactivity of theservice but I would have appreciated a bit more time to enjoy the experience. Read more