I cannot say that by dinnertime I had worked up an appetite again, however I have discovered that when I am on a guided vacation with Trafalgar Tours it is essential for me to make room in my stomach for all of the meals, because each one always leaves me saying, “That was the best meal I have ever had.” From our hotel we took a cable car into Chinatown, which is the largest outside of Asia and one of the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco. The history is incredibly fascinating, but the food is definitely the main attraction.
Every guided vacation includes at least one “hidden treasure” along the way. J.P. Smith, our incredible Travel Director, had two planned for us: one in Chinatown and the other somewhere in Napa Valley. Our first hidden gem was a quick stop at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Company. Open since 1962, they have been supplying fortune cookies locally, as well as worldwide, and specialize in making custom-made and adult-style fortunes. As you walk down Ross Alley, you may just pass the factory if you are not carefully looking for it, however most likely the delicious aroma of the freshly made cookies will draw you in. From the entrance you can see fortune cookies being made right in front of you.
Our candlelit six-course dinner was presented on fine china and I felt as though I was an Empress every time I was served.
San Francisco is a city that deserves more than a couple of days to really see and experience it. Unfortunately for us, our time with the City by the Bay had come to a quick end, although fortunately for us we would now be traveling to Napa Valley.
I love Chinatown in SF. I’ve had great meals there. I’ll try to go to that place next time 🙂
Yes, you must, it was INCREDIBLE!
I want to take my camera and wander around Chinatown it is such a fun spot to get totally lost in.
I would LOVE to do that when I return to SF one day. I definitely didn’t get enough time to photograph it.
Clearly I need to get myself onto a Trafalgar Tour if this is how their guests eat!
Yeeeees you do! You would be in love!!!
What a romantic feeling I had. Thanks for sharing. all pictures are superb cool and I’d love to visit this restaurant and want to candlelight dinner with my partner. Amazing memories you had it dear quite jealous but it’s fine. 😉
I wish my husband could have been there, would have definitely been VERY romantic!!!
I only had a few days in San Francisco when I visited too, but I love the city and hope to go back.
Me too, this time with Lucas and stretchier pants! 😉
Ohhh Andi, I love those photos of the process of making fortune cookies. I’ve always wondered how that happens, and I envy you for seeing it at work. Beautiful images – I hope you know that such a warm glow always emanates from your stories!
Thank you sweetheart, I’m glad you enjoyed the pics and I deeply appreciate your lovely and touching words! <3
Wow! I need to be eating where you are. That truly looks like a royal feast!
I swear it was!!! 🙂
Mmmmm – SF Chinatown food is SO delicious…happy you got to enjoy it =)
Yes sooo delish!!! Thanks love!
The last time I ate in San Francisco’s Chinatown, it was at a over priced, touristy restaurant with rude service. I would love to try a restaurant like Tommy Toy’s next time. I love the story of how the owner traveled back to China to collect ancient artifacts. The food looks marvelous too!
Cheers,
Kristina
Oh no, I’m sad you had that experience. I’ve had similar all over the world! Just makes you really, really appreciate great service when you find it. Hope you can check out Tommy Toy’s next time you’re in Chinatown dear!
A fortune cookie factory! How cool!!
Pretty cool right!?! I could have eaten a hundred haha.
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Wow, you even managed to make Chinatown look appealing–like in NYC, I always stayed away from that place (unless I craved dim sum!). Too congested and dirty for me, though it’s not so bad at night when the crowds have subsided.
Awww thank you so much!!! And yes I agree with your assessment 100%!
Such wonderful memories, and yes, Tommy Toys blew me away. With name like that, I kept thinking–would I love it? But the attention to detail including the fine silver and place settings and yummy vegetarian options were so on point!
I agree with you completely! 🙂