Asia in the San Francisco Bay Area: A Cultural Travel Guide

By Asia Society

The Asia Society, America's leading institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Asia, presents an innovative guide to experiencing the Asian cultures that enrich the San Francisco Bay Area. A leading team of experts in the areas of Asian art, film, food, religion, and nightlife has compiled the best of Asian culture in the Bay Area, from the hottest new trends to centuries-old traditions. This guide contains detailed listings of specialty shops, food stores, museums, restaurants, bars, and the lively festivals of Asia-relevant neighborhoods, including San Francisco's Chinatown, Daly City's "Little Manila," and Fremont's "Little Kabul." With additional features on topics such as San Francisco's new Asian Art Museum and the prominent Bay Area chefs impacting local Asian cuisine, Asia in the San Francisco Bay Area is a sophisticated and savvy sourcebook -- perfect for visitors and residents alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566917433
• ISBN13: 9781566917438
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Rick Steves
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Locals Guide to the Bay Area

I rarely review books - but having just recieved this one as a gift - I felt it is worth giving a plug. I'm Asian-American, love ethnic food of all types and have lived in San Francisco (yet another transplanted east coaster) for 15+ years. Reading this guidebook gave me insight to a part of San Francisco where even I didn't have much awareness. I believe that 1/3 of the population is Asian - but from different parts of Asia - San Francisco Bay Area is extraordinarily unique. The only other places where I've seen a similar but different melting pot of Asian cultures is Singapore and NYC. This guidebook covers food, shopping, nightlife, arts, theater and even alternative health care/fitness. It covers Chinese (Cantonese, Taiwanese, Shanghainese, etc.), Thai, Japanese, Philipino, Indian, Vietnamese, Afghan, Cambodian and a few others that I probably missed. It truly is a cultural travel guide. My only complaint is that it is broad and not deep - but of course that's what lets the traveler and resident discover new treasures.