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Neighborhood Restaurants
One of the strengths of the Balboa is our neighborhood. Other than the bank, all the businesses are family owned and operated. The restaurants are especially wonderful. On the outer Balboa strip there are appx. 24 eating establishments. You can eat Chinese, Japanese, Egyptian, Italian, American, Mexican, Seafood and Vietnamese cuisines. The foods are fresh, distinctive and all reasonably priced. The media food critics have only discovered a few of them but the locals know a good thing. We encourage you to enjoy a meal at one of these fine eateries while visiting the Balboa. All are within easy walking distance. And please send us reviews and recommendations we can share with our other guests. Please send your reviews to balboafans at yahoo.com, and bon appetit!
Kim Son Vietnamese Restaurant Discount
With Balboa ticket stub 10% off food at Kim Son restaurant next door to the theater. Our staff and customers think this Vietnamese restaurant is one of the best places to eat in the neighborhood. Want to eat there before the show? Buy your ticket at the box office first and then show it at dinner. Make sure you keep it to get into the theater. This is an ongoing discount so you can also use it on your next visit to the neighborhood. Kim Son is just a few doors away from the Balboa at 3614 Balboa St
On Balboa between 34th and 37th Avenues:
Superior Palace — vast array of Chinese specialties (3546 Balboa, 387-1386)
Balboa Teriyaki — Japanese: full menu includes sushi (3536 Balboa, 751-8895)
Americana Grill — American and Italian (3528-3532 Balboa, 387-2893)
Pappatoni's Deli — sandwiches, salads and other goodies (3516 Balboa, 379-1107)
Sweet House — Mitchell's ice cream, tapioca ice teas and smoothies, candy (3512 Balboa, 876-1388)
Simple Pleasures Cafe — sandwiches, salads, desserts and live music most nights (3434 Balboa, 387-4022)
Chino's Taqueria — Burritos, tacos and Mexican platters (3416 Balboa, 668-9956)
Jook Time — Chinese Dim Sum and Jook (Rice Porridge) Specialty (3398a Balboa, 221-3818)
Golden Chariot — Chinese (3308 Balboa, 751-3318)
Shanghai Dumpling Shop — Delicious Shanghai style specialties. Ask for suggestions your first time. (3319 Balboa, 387-2088)
Sapoten — Japanese Lunch and Dinner, Good Reviews (3420 Balboa,668-6056)
On Balboa between 37th and 38th Avenues:
Kam's — Chinese with bargain lunch specials; try the Gourmet Chicken (3620-24 Balboa, 752-6355)
Little Henry's — Italian entrees and lots of food (3600 Balboa, 387-8761)
Miki/Azusa — Japanese: full menu featuring sushi (3639 Balboa, 387-0874)
Kim Son — Vietnamese entrees and specializing in Pho and sweet and sour soups (3614 Balboa, 221-3811)
Victoria's New York Pizza — old-fashioned slices or whole pies, pastas and specialty dishes (3605 Balboa, 221-9596)
Zephyr Coffee House and Gallery — salads, sandwiches, coffee and tea drinks; Internet access; art gallery (3643 Balboa, 221-6063)
Happy Dragon — Chinese. Check what the locals are eating for some exciting taste sensations. Discount with your Balboa Theatre ticket stub. (3068 Balboa, 221-9188)
Hockey Haven — After the show drinks and a game of pool (3625 Balboa, 752-4413)
Shanghai House — Chinese - Lunch and Dinner (3641 Balboa, 831-9288)
On Balboa between 38th and 39th Avenues:
Nibs — Fabulous baked goods and lunch specials; catering (3717 Balboa, 412-9027)
On Balboa between 41st and 42nd Avenues:
Empero Taste — Chinese (4052 Balboa, 876-3298)
Yu-Zen — Japanese. (4036 Balboa, 386-9800)
Al Masari — Gourmet Egyptian with live belly dancing. Discount with Balboa ticket stub (4031 Balboa, 876-2300)
On Balboa at 45th Avenue:
K L Restaurant — Dim Sum and Chinese Seafood (4401 Balboa, 415-666-9928)
Doing a yelp search of nearby restaurants certainly expands what we have nearby. More restaurants a few blocks away.
