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Kiln

Downtown, San Francisco County · San Francisco

149 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Two-Michelin-starred Hayes Valley tasting menu restaurant in a warehouse space, leaning Nordic with curing, drying, and fermentation across an 18-20 course ingredient-driven menu.

Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.

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