Highly recommended
6 critic mentions
Updated August 2026
B
Critic Recognition
MichelinMichelin GuideMichelin Star2025-05-01
Read the source →Conde NastCondé Nast TravelerBest New Restaurant2024-11-15
Read the source →MichelinMichelin Guide3 Michelin Stars2014-10-28
“Benu earned three Michelin stars for Chef Corey Lee's innovative Asian-American cuisine in San Francisco.”
Read the source →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.”
Read the source →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.”
Read the source →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
- $$$$
- Critic mentions
- 6