Azalina's
Day 1: 5-Course Elevated Malaysian Tasting Series
Opened in July of 2023, this exceptional Malaysian eatery in the Tenderloin has been showered with accolades, including a spot on NY Times’ List of “25 Best SF Restaurants” and San Francisco Chronicle’s List of “Top 25 Restaurants in the Bay Area.” Chef/Co-Owner Azalina Eusope, a native of Penang, Malaysia, was also named the 2023 winner of Eater's “Chef of the Year” Award, and was recently named a James Beard “Best Chef: California” Semi-Finalist. Chef Eusope is a fifth-generation street food vendor who moved to San Francisco a decade ago and made quite a name for herself hereabouts. At Azalina’s, she is thrilling diners with dishes like rabbit koay teow thin’g with sunchokes, black garlic, lime, and chili, pindang skate wing with preserved tomato and star fruit, and, for dessert, coconut jelly with apple, blackberry, black sesame, and walnuts. It’s all served in an atmosphere of natural light, murals, and dazzling colors that simulate the energy of a busy Malaysian market. “A vibrant Malaysian oasis shines in the Tenderloin,” says Eater, so naturally, we are excited to visit. See you there!
About the Host:
Azalina Eusope
Chef/Co-Owner
Born on the Malaysian island of Penang, Chef Azalina Eusope first began her culinary training in Sinapore before moving to the US. After settling in San Francisco, she began her food business, Azalina's, with the help of the La Cocina culinary incubator. She has been named one of Bon Appétit's "Top 10 Upcoming Chefs", in addition to winning an Eater Award for "Chef of the Year" and being named a James Beard "Best Chef: California" Semi-Finalist in 2024.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually-plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Malaysian Acar
savory pickled vegetables, tapioca crackers
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Malaysian Savory Kougelhopf
brown rice flour cake, chive sauce, pumpkin, seasonal vegetables
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Shrimp Laksa
creamy coconut milk broth, rice noodle, herbs
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Lamb Porchetta Peratal
opium seed, almond yogurt
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Chai Banana Fritters
crème anglaise, persimmon, buddha's hand compote
Azalina's
499 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, the chef will provide substitutions for the following critical food allergies/dietary restrictions: vegetarian, dairy, gluten, fish, shellfish, nuts, and/or mushrooms. Pescatarians will receive vegetarian substitutions and the chef will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
