Gigi's
Day 2: 5-Course Nouveau Vietnamese Tasting Series
Opened in late 2024, this exceptional Asian-American wine bar on Divisadero Street hopped right onto Eater’s List of “Best New SF Restaurants.” Here, Executive Chef Tu David Phu (who honed his skills in such renowned establishments as New York's Michelin-Starred Daniel and San Francisco's 2-Michelin-Starred Acquerello, and whom the San Francisco Chronicle previously named a “Rising Star”) is tantalizing diners with creative fare like phô mai (cheese tarte with mango, matcha, and honey), tiger shrimp bao with gochujang aioli and salsa verde, wagyu dog with egg, scallion, furikake, kewpie, and unagi sauce, and garlic noodles with truffle cheese, oysters, shiitakes, and fried egg. “An unusual delight” is how 7x7 characterizes this NoPa hot spot, while the Chronicle calls it “playful…a love letter to Asian American identity.” Well, needless to say, we’ll have some of that!
About the Host:
Tu David Phu
Executive Chef
Chef Tu David Phu honed his skills in renowned establishments ranging from New York's internationally acclaimed (and Michelin-Starred) Daniel to San Francisco's prestigious 2-Michelin-Starred Acquerello. Throughout his career, he has absorbed the essence of various culinary traditions, from American culinary innovation to classic European techniques. He has been named an SF Chronicle “Rising Star” Chef.
The Lineup
Courses #1, #3, #4 & #5 will be individually plated; course #2 will be served family-style. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Gỏi Cá Tây | Tuna Tartare Tostada
tomato, kimchee, sesame, mixed herbs
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Xa Lát | Vietnamese Caesar
little gem, anchovy, parmesan, grilled rice paper
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Bánh Bao | Tiger Shrimp Bao
salsa verde, gochujang aioli, jalapeño, mixed herbs, yuzu, pickle
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Cá Kho | Caramelized Salmon
pineapple, tomato, bean sprout, fish sauce caramel
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Tarts de Feybesse | Lemon Trompe L’oeil
vanilla mousse, banana, white chocolate
Gigi's
299 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Parmesan, Fish, Shellfish, Nut. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Butter, Milk/Cream, Gluten, Mushroom, Garlic (cooked), Onion (cooked), Scallion, Shallot. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
