Asha Tea House owner David Lau is serious about sourcing antioxidant rich matcha in both standard and ceremonial grades from family farms in Uji, Japan's premium growing region.
I love that Asha offers non-dairy options for their teas! This is one of my favorite pearl milk tea spots. They have an Arnold Palmer equivalent that's very tasty, too. The line always moves quickly.
Cozy space. Golden lily oolong tea on the artisan tea menu is smooth and soothing but so expensive at $6.50! Hawaiian butter mochi snack is $3.50.
Ask for Sigrid, she's a talent.
Great service and the masseuse was very attentive to my troubled areas. Comes with snacks and tea in the end.
This place wins the "healthiest fare in the Marina" award on my book! For max antioxidants, I recommend edamame, miso soup, cedar plank salmon and ginger/lemon ice tea!
The best meal I've had since I moved here 4 months ago. Sit outside. Start with the poke wasabi bowl, ask for wasabi on the side, end with the perfect dolce de leche. My mouth thanked me.
Get anything with the poke
A top-notch spa from the inside out. The Blossoming Lotus treatment is my fave so far... seriously almost an out-of-body experience. Love the estheticians and therapists here. (Especially Ariel!)
Definitely carve out time for a steam after your treatment...and sit near the waterfall try the tea and find an amazing stone
Favorite spa in SF. If you can't arrive early, definitely plan on staying late. Great relaxation lounges with tea and treats to read or get some writing done.
Seems like Christmas came early to this magical place! Hidden gem in downtown with great massage therapists. Recommended to everyone!
I'd recommend Dario for a great massage! Make sure you have exact change of you are paying cash
Super friendly staff. Inquire about the specials!
Afternoon tea for two, with champagne was lovely. Had the 100 anniversary tea...loved the florals and warm scones :) The Pear finger sandwich was my favorite.
Very good Sunday brunch!
There’s nothing more civilized than weekend afternoon tea. Especially if you consume the finger sandwiches and scones amid the splendiferous turn-of-the-century trappings.
My favorite salon in SF: ridiculously (!) cosy, excellent service, tea, cookies...and unlimited champagne! So girls, enjoy ;) You can also book services online and pay in advance.
Get a massage from Sandra! She is amazing
Veronica is fantastic. Great hands and integrates stretching with the perfect amount of pressure.
Go for peaceful solo experience, weekdays or weekend mornings or evenings. Weekend afternoons can be a killer wait. I recommend following with sushi at Isobune. Read more.
Salt scrub in the steam room. Leaves u with baby soft skin :)
$25 gets you an all day pass to a gorgeous beautiful spa. After 7 hours you're guaranteed to feel better. I try to go 1x month. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
Products they carry do NOT contain the toxics and check out with safe cosmetics directory with EWG. Also they moved next door to 1628. Nice treatment!
Really cute, clean spa. The facialist did a great job. The waiting area is a bit confusing though - not to the right as you'd think - go to the left through the closed door at the top of the stairs.
You leave feeling clean and relaxed.
Such a wonderful way to treat yourself! I love the jacuzzi and sauna rooms. The massages -- even just the 25 minute one are fantastic, too.
If you go during your birthday month, you get a complimentary enhancement to your treatment!
go at least one hour early so you can use the amenities: pool, sauna, steam room. then eat an apple and wait in the quiet room for your service!
Actually has seating (!) unlike a lot of grab and go counter-only spaces in FiDi / Embarcadero. No cash is a plus and keeps lines moving
It's hard to believe the spring trellis has 0 calories.
Matcha lattes here are the ish!
The duck is cooked in a wood stove. Great prices, but no reservations. They'll text you when your table is ready.
SJB & Peking Duck
Stop what you’re doing and go here for dumplings immediately ✋
Earth berry smoothie is tops
Add kale to your smoothie for extra nutrients. 🌱 It's great in a Slim Down.
Plant protein tastes a little weird, but you get used to it after a while. Overpriced but convenient.
Favorite gelato in town! Try the goat cheese with strawberry or the lavender with vanilla bean and dark chocolate.
When you go, try these flavors: Condoleezza Rice Pudding, Tarmack, Honey Lavender. Then take your time perusing all the tea-related paraphernalia.
WHAT?! Goat cheese ice cream! OMG. honestly mind blowing. a must try! such phenominal flavor options!
Laura Ashley on the Medical side is fantastic. She is not only great at what she does, but an amazing person & wealth of knowledge.
Their VBeam Perfecta Photo Facial is quite simply the best 45-minute investment you've ever made.
Riss is the best makeup artist in the city.
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