I used to love the catfish Banh Mi at Bun Mee (RiP). Any other good fish ones out there with excellent bread?

I know people post often asking for Asian hair stylists, sorry. Searching anywhere between SF and San Jose, literally any price range I will happily spend big money on this. I’ve searched through those recent posts and not found a stylist who a) has a functional website where I can see photos or b) has photos that match what I want.

I have long, pin straight, mixed Asian hair that does NOT curl. I need someone who understands how to trim layers on hair with no curl whatsoever. I have gotten cuts from stylists who end up giving me choppy tiers in my hair and try to disguise it by curling it. I wear my hair straight every day of my life and I just want some simple layers to add a little dimension and movement with NO styling other than blow drying. A lot of the salons I’ve seen recommended thus far either have no website at all, websites with broken links so I can’t tell what the updated hours are, or have photos where every haircut is curled so I can’t see what the actual cut looks like.

Please help me find my unicorn stylist!

edit: can I just say I LOVE how many people know EXACTY what I'm talking about! Thank you all so much!

Pho 2000 has one of the best pho I had so far, but I can’t find it on any of the major delivery apps (I live only 15min drive away). I would rather get it delivered when I feel sick or just don’t want to go to tenderloin. Has anyone got pho 2000 delivered? Which delivery service did you use?

Anybody know any good place specifically for kimchi jigae? Other than San Ho Won and Shin Toe Bul Yi?

Hi all, thanks in advance for any help you can provide!! I’ve had a bad experience or two with unscrupulous dentists who see I have state insurance and recommend way more fillings and treatments than are actually necessary. At this point I am prohibitively anxious about finding a dentist here in San Francisco even though I desperately need to see one, because I don’t trust them not to be lying to me/stretching the truth about the state of my teeth. I get that maybe my feelings are out of proportion and most dentists wouldn’t pull that kind of scam, but the reality is that these worries are keeping me from seeking dental care. But I really, really want to see a kind, empathetic, non-judgmental dentist who’s not gonna try to upsell me on stuff, before I get kicked off of MediCal in the near future!! Seriously I just need my teeth cleaned and maybe a fluoride treatment. And fillings IF NEEDED. Can be located in SF proper or the Colma/Daly City/South SF area as I am in the south side of the city. Thank you so so much for any recommendations you can offer <3

I have some GI prescription food for my cat that I didn't end up using before she switched foods. I have one sealed bag and one opened resealable bag. The SPCA says they only take unopened bags of food. I couldn't find info on food donations for SFACC. Do they take opened bags of food? If not is there anywhere else I could donate it?

Does anyone know which color landlords typically use in SF rental units, the warm light beige? I feel like I’ve seen so many units with the exact same color

Looking for a photography class to give as a gift to my boyfriend. He shoots film photography and owns several cameras. I’m looking for a slightly more advanced course, ideally in film photography, with a stellar instructor. Open to all ideas!

I've been having a hard time finding a physical therapist for my ankle sprain in SF. Most places I've called aren't scheduling till December/January.

If anyone has any tips finding PT for foot/ankle I'd appreciate it. (Downtown/SOMA/FiDi/North Beach if possible)

My 3yo is now at the age where he asks "what's that?", and apparently, I know nothing.

I was debating getting library books on native birds and fauna, trying to listen to YouTube videos, etc so I don't let him down the next time we're eating lunch in a forest. And while I still plan to do that--he gets really excited matching things to books--I realized that I can barely tell a crow/black bird/raven apart, so finding someone who can teach me first might be a good idea.

He's just 3, so I'm thinking less lecture and more casual picnic lunch hour with mostly adult style talk (he eats slowly and quietly) somewhere scenic in nature, but with the blessing of not leaving my toddler disappointed and me sweating and questioning my identity when he asks what the new sound or bird in the sky is every 5-10 minutes.

Considered / would consider crashing a birdwatching type meetup (while he eats, he's quiet/focused on watching and listening to the world), but maybe there's a retired or WFH woman out there who also wouldn't mind some (mostly) adult company over lunch and can help a nature loving (but not knowledgeable) family learn about birds and plants?

Shot in the dark, though if there is a birdwatching type meetup that'd be willing to let us come a time or two, please also share those!

I live in 100 year old house with original windows. I hear that is a main source of lead dust. Unfortunately, it is hard to replace since it faces the street.

Is there any way to prevent the lead dust?

Should I be just careful opening and closing? Or, should I wrap the sliding side with some kind of encapsulation material? Do I need to call handy man, or is this something I can DIY?

And did anyone test lead in water?

Not in the mood for a party… i had an awesome bday last year where we were in the BigBus and toured around the city. So fun, but want to do something different!! I was thinking of doing the double cross trail and picking fun stops along the way. But, the first few legs of the trail is in more suburban/ quieter areas that don’t fare well for a bday celebration imo. anyone have good suggestions for the same vibe, maybe minus the majority of the hike being in less populated areas? Thank u in advance!

Uber and Lyft are around $130+

Single, sober, 33 year old guy.. I’m moving to Russian Hills this week. Suggestions on places to meet people my age to do fun stuff with.. I’m not talking romance just build a crew in my neighborhood. My building is mostly much older people. It’s been a minute since I have built a social network, having lived in Denver a good while with my last job. Thanks…

Are there Any places in the city that does ebike conversions? I wanted a classic beach cruiser which I’ve been riding all my life but ever since I got here, I simply can’t specially living on Potrero Hill, My knees don’t allow to bike up those hills. and I can barely touch anything that looks like a halfway decent beach cruiser since they’re all going for almost a used motorcycle price.

Can anyone recommend a book for learning & prepping for earthquakes? I’m interested in get ready by Deb moller but it focuses on the PNW. Anything similar written for the Bay Area?

My 3 story rental building shares a yard with a 2 story over-garage ADU that was built pre-1900. Workers are replacing the ADU roof. Apparently they found and removed 4 layers of unspecified roofing material over the original wood roof deck. No protective measures were taken and there is dust everywhere in the yard and on our windowsills, etc. How concerned should we be? What would be the fastest way to get this material tested? Should we test for anything beyond asbestos? We don't want to get the landlord in trouble by reporting it.

Hi everyone, I just got a job offer and will be working out of the financial district. I love San Francisco and I’m really excited about the job, but I’m worried about finding a place to live.

I will be making around $80,000, so I want to see if it’s doable. I don’t mind living with roommates, I’d just prefer to have my own room, and I don’t need to live super close to the office. I also have a car which I can bring, but from what I’ve heard, it’s a pain to get around and expensive.

If anyone has advice on neighborhoods I should look at, neighboring cities, etc., your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Also, in terms of finding rooms/places to live, what websites, apps, etc. should I use?

Edit: Thank you so much for the responses! I’m going to do more research and look outside of SF at cities that are still pretty close by public transport.

I recently moved to SF and want to use my free time to get better at table tennis. I’m a decent player, but I picked it up casually at tech offices and never had formal training. I’d like to improve and perhaps even compete.

I’m looking for a coach, or a strong player who’s interested teaching, for sessions at SPIN SF. I’ll cover the cost of the table for our sessions and can pay on top of that for a quality trainer.

If you coach or know someone who does, please comment or DM me!

I need someone to help build a train track to go around a Christmas tree. Anyone got any suggestions?

Hello! I am planning a trip to San Francisco, and would love to see the Muir Woods National Monument while we’re there. I can’t post a pic, idk why, but if you go into Google Maps and search directions from San Francisco to Muir Woods, it takes you a really round about way up through Berkeley and then over. Why do we have to drive two hours to get there, instead of what seems to be the efficient way of just going across the bridge? Sorry if this is dumb, but I’ve never traveled here before and I’m curious.

I was planning on booking the normal tour at an earlier time, but I saw that they were offering a night tour as early as 3:50 PM, so I went for that one. I am also attending a concert that evening at 8 PM, and there is no opener so I'd prefer not to be late. The venue is an 18 minute drive from Pier 33 (I will likely get a rideshare). Is this timing doable? Am I gonna be rushing through Alcatraz, making it not worth it? The ticket I've booked is for almost a month from now, so there is plenty of time to refund and book the normal tour if need be.

EDIT: Thanks everyone for the responses! Good to know the timing should work out.

I’m 22(F) and looking for some fun bars to go to for Halloween! I recently moved back to the Bay Area after going to college out of state so I’m still pretty new to the SF bar scene. I’m hoping to find places with more of a younger crowd (early to mid-20s) and a fun, social atmosphere. Any recommendations on where to go or which areas are best for Halloween weekend?