Benu Menu

Benu is a culinary masterpiece in the heart of San Francisco, holding the prestigious distinction of being the city’s first restaurant to receive three Michelin stars. Led by the visionary Chef Corey Lee, the Benu Menu is a sophisticated fusion of contemporary American techniques with deep Korean and Cantonese roots. From the iconic thousand-year-old quail egg to the meticulously crafted xiao long bao, the benu menu offers an amazing and transformative dining experience that is perfect for those seeking the absolute pinnacle of fine dining.

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Benu Menu:

Menu Items

Thousand-Year-Old Quail Egg

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A signature on the benu featuring a preserved quail egg in a warm ginger-flavored potage with cabbage juice.

Oyster, Pork Belly, Kimchi

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A complex single bite on the benu featuring braised pork belly and oyster encased in a dehydrated kimchi broth "glass."

Stuffed Mussel

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A poached mussel stuffed with glass noodles and fine vegetables, showcasing the delicate presentation of the benu.

Crispy Frog Leg

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A punchy dish on the benu where a crispy frog leg is sautéed with chili and hidden beneath a bed of peppers.

Cod Milt with Three Mustards

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A creamy and refined delicacy served in a bath of three different mustards, a bold texture on the benu.

Shrimp Tempura with Pine Needles

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Lightly battered shrimp dusted with fragrant pine needles, a seasonal highlight on the benu.

Iberico Ham & Black Truffle Taco

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An acorn-flour "taco" shell filled with rich Iberico ham and fresh black truffle shavings from the benu.

Lobster Coral Xiao Long Bao

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A legendary soup dumpling on the benu filled with a concentrated broth of lobster coral and served with aged soy sauce.

Barbecued Quail with XO Sauce

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A whole Wolfe Ranch quail, honey and soy-marinated, served with house-made XO sauce and black trumpet mushrooms on the benu.

Poached Beef Rib with Banchan

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Tender beef rib served tableside with traditional Korean sides like kohlrabi kkakdugi and lettuce namul from the benu.

Shark Fin Style Soup

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A faux-shark's fin soup made with Dungeness crab, Jinhua ham, and a black truffle steamed custard on the benu menu.

Winter Chalbap (Sticky Rice)

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Hearty sticky rice mixed with smoked quail and black truffle, a savory and comforting course on the benu menu.

Halibut Fin in 8-Year Doenjang

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A white seafood stew featuring halibut fin and cockles in a rich, long-aged fermented bean paste from the benu menu.

Buckwheat Jeon

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A tribute to Korean home cooking, this buckwheat pancake is a soul-warming addition to the benu menu.

Sprouted Sourdough & Ginseng Honey

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Freshly baked sprouted grain rolls served with a unique orange blossom and ginseng-infused honey butter on the benu menu.

Pine Needle Sikhye

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A refreshing palate cleanser on the benu menu made of malt and rice, served as a shaved frozen drink with toasted mint.

Milk Pudding with Salted Caramel

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A delicate milk pudding contrasted with an intense salted caramel sauce and a hint of peat on the benu menu.

Dried Persimmon & Salted Walnuts

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A traditional Korean-inspired sweet treat featuring high-quality dried fruits and nuts from the benu menu.

Omija Sorbet

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A bright and tart palate cleanser made from the five-flavor berry, a perfect sweet finish on the benu menu.

Hwagwaja with Gingko Tuile

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Beautifully crafted seasonal Korean confections served with a crispy gingko nut tuile on the benu menu.