"The mix of creative boutiques and shops makes for a very stroll-able shopping neighborhood, not to mention what’s become one of the best food scenes in the city." -Goop
Asian culture and traditions inspire many businesses in San Francisco, including the walkable, shoppable Hayes Valley.
1. Alla Prima Lingerie introduces the concept of Omotenashi to customer of this high end lingerie.
2. Lux SF is a non-toxic, boutique nail salon, managed by Vietnamese immigrants.
3. Urban Ritual aims to bring unity to everyone through a common daily routine—coffee and tea. They use only loose leaf tea, all natural, quality ingredients, and house made syrups from scratch.
4. Discover Cotton Sheep, a San Francisco family-own boutique specializing in premiere Japanese products.
5. While founded by the Los Angelenos not Japanese, Eddie Cruz and James Bond (yes, that’s his real name), Undefeated is definitely BIJ (Big in Japan), and much loved by sneaker heads all over the world.
6. True Sake was the first dedicated sake store in the United States and has the largest and freshest sake selection outside of Japan.
7. San Francisco Zen Center was established in 1962 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi and his American students. It continues to be a practice place for a diverse population of students, visitors, lay people, priests, and monks.
8. Primrose Skincare is a Japanese, woman-owned spa that pampers and uplifts their clients while using all natural product lines to nourish the skin.
9. Domo Sushi is owned by a Chinese immigrant who brought “new world” izakaya sushi to Hayes Valley and San Francisco.
10. Monsieur Benjamin is a French bistro-inspired modern restaurant owned by Korean-American chef, Corey Lee.
11. Nightbird’s chef Kim Alter offers an elegant yet whimsical prix-fixe dining experience influenced by the culinary and hospitality traditions of Japan.
12. Find more dining options at Dumpling Home, Nakama Sushi, and Otoro.
About
Shop Dine SF is an initiative of the Office of Small Business, and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
Its aim is to bring attention to the local businesses and neighborhood corridors.
Spending money at local small businesses helps merchants, creates jobs, and is critical to San Francisco's economy.
Shop local. Even a small increase can have a big impact.
Questions? Email shopdinesf@sfgov.org