Abacá

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   Michele

   VIP

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderfully innovative Filipino food. The menu configuration was a bit confusing. We ended up with too much food
   

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   Rei

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall great dining experience. Classy ambience with chill and causal vibes. The servers were very knowledgeable as well as personable. Keyoki recommended the Paubaya tasting menu which did not disappoint. Every dish tasted amazing. We loved noticing how a dish had similar flavor profiles to other traditional Filipino dishes but so elevated. One member in our group added the drink pairing which surprisingly for each course paired very well. Pooja was also another server helping us out and she was so great and personable. She also has hella strong arms. We always have a great time at Abacá and would highly recommend for a dinner between friends, family or even a date night!
   

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   Gary

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A different twist to the Filipino food we typically eat. But it was ALL amazing. With top notch service to go along with it all. We'll definitely visit Abacá again.
   

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   Jason

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful meal there, can’t wait to go back!
   

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   Samuel

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and delicious, well presented food, creative cocktails, well worth the experience!
   

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   Rodney

   VIP

   Hawaii

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything we ate was delicious. From the vegetable lumpia to the tuna kinilaw the bbq sticks the pork chop and sisig fried rice
   

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   Martin

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brunch was so delicious! Ube Coladas, arroz caldo with crispy pork belly, and the pandesal with aligue was to die for!
   

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   Mason

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love Valentine’s Day experience, offered a free Polaroid photo, great service. Delicious tasting menu. Would definitely recommend to any couple looking to celebrate something special.
   

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   Kunalan

   Toronto

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I love me some Filipino food, so I was looking forward to an elevated take on it. Unfortunately, I finished the meal with a stomach full of disappointment. I have heard good things about the brunch menu, so maybe I'll be back. But the dinner offerings were unimpressive and most dishes felt like a waste of quality ingredients. The service was fine. However, when ordering they told us that we probably needed to order more to be full, but I think we would have been fine without. Not a huge complaint, but annoying nonetheless. Ube Colada: Overly sweet, and lacking the balanced fruitiness of a good colada. The pineapple overpowered all other flavors. Also, for something advertised as an "ube" colada, there was only a trace amount that could be tasted. Lola's Pork Lumpia: Good execution. The sweet puree and lettuce wrap provided thoughtful textural contrast and modernized presentation. Isaw Skewer: These were fine. Im not a huge intestine fan, but I can't hold that against the dish. Wagyu Steak: A quality cut of meat that is let down by its preparation and accompaniments. The soy glaze, though acceptable, didn't elevate the meat. The steak had paltry crust development. The included parsnip puree was far too sweet, and the rich texture didnt suit the marbeled steak. Homemade Rice Noodles: Probably my favorite dish. The buttery sauce, toothsome rice noodle, and the crunchy cashews were a great combo. Though slightly overcooked, the squid contributes a pleasant oceanic depth to the dish. Sisig Fried Rice: Visually striking and technically sound, this take on a classic delivers on all fronts. Red Bean Mochi: The Red Bean Mochi itself was quite good. However, the fruit syrup it was served in was a cacophony of flavors. Each component shows promise in isolation, but the combination lacks cohesion. Also its hella pricey.
   

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    Dan

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Food was quite exotic - a little on the salty side - didn't feel like the whole menu was presented but there is a group menu - couples menu and limited options for single diners - the wait staff was excellent and worked together - special props to Aller - he was very passionated and a great server.
    

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