I found out about Hazie’s when I was doing an extensive deep dive for burger restaurants in San Francisco, and a few people online recommend their burger, so I decided we should head in and give it a try one weekend (me for the burger, but why not try a few more things on the menu as well?) I made a booking, but there were a lot of people waiting to get the non-reserved tables in the front as well. It definitely made me feel my age, as the age gap between the back and the front was very noticeable. But we got in right away and shown our seats, so I’m okay being on that side of things. That being said, if you’re a walk-in sort of person, there is plenty of availability!
We decided on a nice bottle of red and started with the sweet and spicy watermelon and the sichuan pork dumplings, and I ordered the burger with brie and mushrooms, and the other half decided on the duck carbonara. The starters really did excite our palates: The watermelon was a great refreshing start, and the hits of chile sometimes surprised my mouth (in the good way). The dumplings were also fantastic, with a good kick of peanut and chile that went great with the pork filling.
As I mentioned previously, the burger wasn’t that exciting, but the pasta was brilliant, and it even encouraged me to make a duck carbonara at home a few weeks later. Honestly, I sat there jealous as I finished my burger. The dessert menu wasn’t overly exciting, so we decided to head out and see where the rest of the night would take us.
Except for the burger, everything else at Hazie’s was a win. The wine we found was fantastic, the service was very well executed, and the flavors of all the other dishes really wowed. If I lived nearby, I could see this becoming a regular haunt, but it is also well worth the trip to Hayes Valley if you want some interesting California-Asian fusion.
Score: 4.5/5
Recommendation: The duck carbonara is totally a winner!
Hazie’s
501 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
