“ Chef-owner Rob Lam is a serious cook. He proved himself at Butterfly in the Mission before moving into this 140-seat space on the Embarcadero.
His Asian-inspired menu appeals to a celebratory crowd, and Butterfly has become a prime spot for larger gatherings.
I especially appreciated his take on green papaya salad ($12). Lam places the crunchy melange on juicy mango slices and crowns the mound with caramelized shrimp and a delicate sprinkling of micro greens. It's a balanced, aromatic blend that complements one of the exotic tropical cocktails.
The more complicated bread pudding, is a creamy, custardy confection plated with caramelized bananas and an excellent brittle. It was a spectacular way to end, worth the protracted wait to get it. ”


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