AyDea

Nice ambience, space feels very open and cozy. I’ve never had Tatar cuisine before but everything we ate was absolutely delicious - very flavorful, filling and comforting. Staff was friendly and helped us choose what to order! Would recommend

Best food we ate in SF! And the best service! We had the borscht, pelmeni, sea buckthorn tea and this apple cheese pie that I can't remember the name of. Everything was delicious! The decor is simple and warm. We'll go back again before we leave.

The only place in the US to savor authentic Tatar cuisine and more. I like that the owners care about the quality of the products they are using for cooking. The selection of tea is also amazing, like no other place I’ve been in the US.

This place is such a gem! Real food, no seed oils, lovely family owned spot, incredibly delicious and fresh food. I had the borscht and added pelmeni, then tried their peremyach which is kind of like a fried dumpling with beef inside. They make their own hot sauce which was unreal, the owner is a husband and wife from Mexico City and Tartastan so he made something that resembles a salsa with a lovely bite. I ended with a cup of sea buckthorn tea which I hadn’t heard of but they apparently import it, they walk you through everything which I really appreciated. Don’t think twice! Highly recommend coming

I stopped in because I was curious about Tatar food and had a lovely informative chat about the cuisine with the friendly owner. Based on his recommendation I tried a takeout order of the qistibi potato pancake with halal beef. At home we all enjoyed this tasty comforting stuffed pancake with the light cream cheese topping it came with in a separate container. I also enjoyed the herby salad greens with delicious homemade dressing. I’d come back to try more dishes in the soothingly decorated clean inviting restaurant.

Fantastic meal. Was unfamiliar with the menu, but it was amazing. I had the uchpuchmak and my friend got the borscht. Shared the cottage cheese pancakes. I would recommend each of these.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at AyDea, Tatar restaurant in San Francisco, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, with traditional decor that gave me a glimpse into Tatar culture. The food was absolutely incredible. I had the Uchpuchmac -- a triangular pastry filled with juicy, well-seasoned beef, baked to perfection. I also tried Qistibi with a hearty filling of mashed potatoes and beef -- a comforting and flavorful combination that really stood out. For dessert, I went withChak-chak, a sweet, honey-soaked treat that was the perfect ending to the meal. Everything tasted authentic and homemade, like a comforting meal from grandmother. The staff was friendly and eager to share the cultural background of the dishes, which made the experience even more special. AyDea is a true hidden gem for anyone looking to explore unique cuisines beyond the usual. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to try something new and delicious in San-Francisco

Just had lunch at AyDea—such a great new spot in the Outer Richmond. I had the potato qistibi and it was so flavorful and comforting. The team is lovely and the whole space has a really warm vibe. I didn’t try the pastries this time but they looked amazing—definitely going back for those.