Benu

Asian · $$$$ · San Francisco

22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105

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6 critics

Updated September 2026

B

Who recommends it

MichelinMichelin GuideMichelin Star2025-05-01
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Condé NastCondé Nast TravelerBest New Restaurant2024-11-15
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MichelinMichelin Guide3 Michelin Stars2014-10-28

“Benu earned three Michelin stars for Chef Corey Lee's innovative Asian-American cuisine in San Francisco.”

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World's 50 BestWorld's 50 BestTop 502015-04-27

“Benu was recognized in The World's 50 Best Restaurants list for its exceptional modern Asian cuisine.”

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Chef's TableChef's TableTV Spotlight2015-04-26

Season 1, Episode 5

“Chef Corey Lee and his innovative Korean-American fine dining restaurant Benu was featured as the primary subject of an episode.”

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ThrillistThrillistBest New Restaurant2026-04-07

“Three-Michelin-starred restaurant blending Asian flavors with modern techniques in innovative tasting menus.”

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At a glance

Cuisine
Asian
Price
$$$$
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Critics
6