Omar Mamoun

Omar Mamoon

San Francisco Contributor

Omar is an independent writer based in San Francisco, California and has been covering all things food, drink, and travel for the last 10+ years. You can find his work in publications like Condé Nast Traveler, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Esquire Magazine, where he’s helped put together lists like The Best New Restaurants, Best Bars, and Best New Hotels in the World. When Omar isn’t consuming copious quantities of food or writing about it, he’s running a small cookie dough business called DOUGH XX.

Fun Facts

  • Lives in
    San Francisco, CA
  • Drink of choice
    Burgundy, white or red.
  • Most memorable bite
    My mom’s brown butter fried eggs.
  • Best high-low pairing
    It’s cliché but true: McDonald’s McNuggets + caviar is epic.
  • Your Ratatouille moment
    Eating raw onions on my In-N-Out burger — it made me feel like an adult.
  • A spot you’d almost gatekeep
    Cochinita pibil panuchos at Loltun Restaurant — it’s always my first stop after being on the road for a while.
  • Pro tip for diners
    Always ask for half-orders so you can try more things.
  • Last meal on earth
    An all-you-can-eat buffet.

Omar’s Featured Stories

The Classics

What’s Next for House of Prime Rib, the City’s Ultimate Celebratory Restaurant?

Guides

A Perfect Night Out In the Mission, For Every Mood

Recent Posts


At Home Hit ListSan Francisco

Commis, China Live, AL’s Place, Rich Table: Now on the Resy At Home Hit List

Shelter in place deliciously this week, and help support the local restaurants you love. Whether you choose dumplings, a Michelin-starred…

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At Home Hit ListSan Francisco

This Week’s Resy At Home Hit List: Del Popolo, Elda, Uma Casa, and More

All the essential food groups — and then some — are available for your takeout and delivery needs: Pizza. Ramen.…

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At Home Hit ListSan Francisco

The Morris, Birdsong, Nari, and More: Introducing The Resy At Home Hit List

In the midst of the pandemic shutdown, restaurants are still cooking, providing you with essential deliciousness for your at home…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The March Hit List: Prubechu, Pearl 6101, Rintaro, and More

Can you believe it’s already March? Before you know it, we’ll be seeing artichokes and asparagus all around town. There’ll…

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The Hit ListSan Francisco

The February Hit List: Mister Jiu’s, Nari, Brenda’s, Dear Inga, and More

February is shaping up to be a cold one in San Francisco, so let these restaurants warm you up with…

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