Benu
| Benu | |
|---|---|
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2010 |
| Head chef | Corey Lee |
| Food type | Asian-inspired New American |
| Rating |
 (Michelin Guide) |
| Street address | 22 Hawthorne Street |
| City | San Francisco |
| State | California |
| Postal/ZIP code | 94105 |
| Country | United States |
| Website |
www |
Benu is a restaurant located in the SoMa district of downtown San Francisco opened in 2010 by Corey Lee. In 2014, Benu was awarded three stars from the Michelin Guide.[1]
Restaurant
Lee was formerly head chef at The French Laundry, Lee draws from many different cuisines, including Cantonese and Korean.[2]
Benu is housed on the ground floor of a historic building that dates back to 1922–originally the headquarters of the San Francisco Newspaper Company.[3] Crown Point Press, an art studio, gallery, and bookstore, now owns the building and resides directly above the restaurant.[4]
In 2015, Phaidon published Benu–a collection of recipes and essays that explores the restaurant's food, influences, and people who make it possible–with forwards by Thomas Keller and David Chang,[5] designed by Julia Hasting.
Awards and honors
- Benu currently holds the highest Michelin Guide rating possible: three stars.
- 4 Stars, San Francisco Chronicle[6]
- Five Diamond Award, AAA[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Michelin Guide restaurants – United States". ViaMichelin. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ↑ Lam, Francis. "The Line Between Tradition and Innovation: An Afternoon with Benu's Corey Lee". The Breadcrumb Trail. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.sf-planning.org/ftp/CDG/docs/transit_center/Survey_A_and_B_forms.pdf
- ↑ http://www.crownpoint.com/about
- ↑ "Benu". Phaidon Bookstore. Phaidon. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ↑ Michael Bauer (December 26, 2012). "Benu, chef-owner Corey Lee rise to 4-star level". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ↑ Benu: Press