Benu
| Benu | |
|---|---|
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2010 |
| Head chef | Corey Lee |
| Food type | Asian-inspired New American |
| Rating |
 (Michelin Guide) |
| Street address | 22 Hawthorne Street |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Postal code/ZIP | 94105 |
| Country | United States |
| Website |
www |
Benu is a restaurant located in the SoMa district of downtown San Francisco opened in 2010 by Corey Lee. Formerly head chef at The French Laundry, Lee draws from many different cuisines, including Cantonese and Korean.[1] In 2014, Benu was awarded the highest rating of three stars from the Michelin Guide.[2] In 2015, Phaidon published Benu–a collection of recipes and essays that explores the restaurant's food, influences, and people who make it possible–with forwards by Thomas Keller and David Chang,[3] designed by Julia Hasting.
Location
Benu is housed on the ground floor of a historic building that dates back to 1922–originally the headquarters of the San Francisco Newspaper Company.[4] Crown Point Press, an art studio, gallery, and bookstore, now owns the building and resides directly above the restaurant.[5]
Awards and honors
- Benu currently holds the highest Michelin Guide rating possible: three stars.
- 4 Stars, San Francisco Chronicle[6]
- Five Diamond Award, AAA[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Lam, Francis. "The Line Between Tradition and Innovation: An Afternoon with Benu's Corey Lee". The Breadcrumb Trail. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Michelin Guide restaurants – United States". ViaMichelin. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Benu". Phaidon Bookstore. Phaidon. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.sf-planning.org/ftp/CDG/docs/transit_center/Survey_A_and_B_forms.pdf
- ↑ http://www.crownpoint.com/about
- ↑ Michael Bauer (December 26, 2012). "Benu, chef-owner Corey Lee rise to 4-star level". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ↑ Benu: Press