Esan Classic - Lers Ros spinoff in SF

[robert]

https://sf.eater.com/2017/9/5/16257746/esan-classic-tom-silargorn-lers-ros-opening-menu

I’d heard nothing about this place, found it on Yelp because I was looking for someplace open after 11 pm. When I walked in a little after 11 I thought the place was closed since there were no customers, but the one employee on the floor said they were open.

turmeric sausage ($10.95), spicy and juicy.

chile sauce, I presume housemade, excellent

chicken innards with basil ($13.95), excellent

stir-fried morning glory ($10.95) aka kangkung, excellent

Rice was $3 extra. Draink a nice Albariño ($8 / glass). Best Thai meal I’ve had in SF maybe ever. Reasonable prices considering the quality, but maybe the place is too hip for the room.

[catholiver]

Were you eating alone?

[robert]

Just me. I took half the chicken and kangkun home.

[Chowseeker1999]

Hi @robert,

Sounds delicious. Thanks for the info. Although $3 for a bowl of rice (white rice?) sounds a bit pricey.

[catholiver]

I just looked at those photos again…drooling

[robert]

Brown or sticky rice is $3, white jasmine rice is $2. I think it was a covered bowl with multiple servings.

[Chowseeker1999]

Hi @robert,

Ah, OK! A large order of rice, that makes more sense. Thanks.

[robert]

I think with the high percentage of carb-averse diners these days it makes sense to charge for rice and bread, especially when they serve quality stuff.

[robert]