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151 Clement St. (at 3rd Ave.).
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415/668-1266.
www.giorgiospizza.com. Highchairs, boosters. Reserva-
tions not accepted. Minipizza $12; large pizza $14.50-$26. MC, V. Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-
11pm. Muni: No. 2-Clement, no. 3-Jackson, or no. 4-Sutter bus to 3rd Ave.; or no. 1-California bus to 3rd
Ave., and then walk 1 block south to Clement St.
Park Chow
AMERICAN Just like Cho w, its sister r estaurant in the Castr o, P ark
Chow balances good ingr edients, a lively atmosphere, and good v alue to deliver a tr uly
happy meal. Please see the Chow review on p. 148.
1240 9th Ave. (btw. Irving St. and Lincoln Way).
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415/665-9912.
www.chowfoodbar.com. Highchairs,
boosters. Reservations not nec essary. Main courses $6-$16.50. MC, V. Sun-Thurs 8am-10pm; Fri 8am-
11pm. Muni: N-Judah streetcar to 9th Ave., and then walk 2 blocks nor th toward the park.
Ton Kiang
Finds
CHINESE/DIM SUM Perhaps the most popular place for dim
sum in S an Francisco, Ton Kiang star ts getting cr owded about half an hour after the
doors open on weekend mornings. So come during the w eek, arrive early, or, better yet,
try to r ound up enough people—eight or mor e—to make a r eservation. We're always
calling up friends at the last minute to join us because dim sum at Ton Kiang is best
enjoyed with lots of people at a large, r ound table. S ervers come b y with fr eshly made
batches of shrimp dumplings, pork buns, crisp-steamed vegetables, and other tiny treats,
which they place on a big lazy Susan in the middle of the table. Save room for dessert—
the walnut cookies, custar d pancakes, and mango pudding ar e all divine. S omething
about the communal dining experience makes my kids moe adventurous than usual, and
there really isn't an item our normally choosy eaters don't like. That may explain why the
upstairs dining r oom, where you'll probably end up , is always packed with families. I f
you can think of any r eason to head out this way—perhaps y ou're off to the Legion of
Honor or plan to walk on O cean Beach—do so.
Tip:
They don't have booster seats, so
try stacking one chair on top of another .
5821 Geary Blvd. (btw. 22nd and 23rd aves.).
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415/387-8273.
www.tonkiang.net. Highchairs. Reserva-
tions only f or parties of 8 or mor e. Main courses $10-$26; dim sum $2.50-$5.50. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Mon-Thurs 10am-9pm; Fri 10am-9:30pm; Sat 9:30am-9:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm. Muni: No . 38-Geary bus
to 22nd Ave.
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Troya
TURKISH As I mentioned at the start of the chapter, I'm always on the lookout
for dining options where parents can try new foods that kids will also enjoy. And anytime
you serve something on a stick, pr ovided it's not overly spicy, kids are bound to like it.
So it is with Troya, a casual Turkish eatery in the heart of the Richmond District's ethnic
food zone. I wouldn't head to the Richmond expressly for this restaurant (as I would for
Burma Superstar), but if you happen to be in this neck of the woods and want to expand
your kids' culinar y horizons, sit y ourselves at Troya and or der them the mix ed kabob
platter or the lamb chops on couscous. A dults can opt for mor e creative dishes. Typical
starters include stuffed grape leav es, calamari stuffed with spinach and goat cheese, or
grilled sardines on watercress. The dining room is not large, but the tile floors, big glass
windows, and basic wooden tables giv e it a simple, air y feel that will make families feel
welcome.
349 Clement St. (at 5th Ave.).
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415/379-6000.
www.troyasf.com. Highchairs. Main courses $13.50-$16.
AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Mon-Thurs 5pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sat noon-10pm; Sun noon-9:30pm. Muni: No. 2-Clem-
ent or no. 38-Geary to 5th Ave., and then walk 1 block nor th to Clement St.
