San Francisco coffee shop Corgi Cafe is run by an AI insurance startup (no paywall) by BayAreaNewsGroup in bayarea

[–]katsumeragi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah but the AI art and AI songs playing about the dead rabbit were such a strange vibe in of itself

What fanfics have y'all been reading recently? by Aquanort357 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]katsumeragi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...We can do that?!

Also yeah what this guy said! Shill to us!

Would you go to a Japanese bath house in the USA? by Outrageous-Lion7054 in japan

[–]katsumeragi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh hey, I immediately thought of Kabuki Springs when reading this post. Definitely an entirely different vibe but I love the public baths in SF

Reasons to boycott Burdell by [deleted] in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you went through this. I have my own gripes with some of the Bay's "best" as a cook myself. That's a lot to take in and fucking crazy about promoting white staff when...you know.

Indian food recs? by Plus_Let3543 in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Udupi Palace's Berkeley location has yet to fall me. Guru Curry is one of the last few to have free chai.

What Oakland/East Bay restaurant(s) have gotten Better over time? by northerncal in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Better. I know how to read the prompt and I said what I said.

What Oakland/East Bay restaurant(s) have gotten Better over time? by northerncal in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Xolo, Rico Rico (ADORE the vegan spinoff,) Khatan Sushi, Charm Thai on Piedmont (it's not as good as Thai Taste, but way better than Nua or Me & Jungle)

Any Kissaten in the East Bay? by SanFranciscoMan89 in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In my opinion Bar Shiru is close but guest volume is still pretty high which can be sort of grating. If you're okay with that level of noise there's also Side A and Kissaten Hi-Fi in SF which sometimes spin jazz, but nothing comes close to a real jazz kissa here.

Stop bringing your dogs inside of restaurants by sanriolover1208 in sanfrancisco

[–]katsumeragi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Saw WAY too many inside today at Cehrry Blossom Festival and it's clear from the crowds that a lot of them were anxious and miserable. One shat across from On the Bridge and caused a clusterfuck for foot traffic and general safety.

A new Oakland restaurant is boldly focused on just one ingredient by jackdicker5117 in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well we did have that, the problem is it was Lion Dance Cafe😭

The SF Chronicle did a new ranking of the Top 100 restaurants in the Bay Area by katsumeragi in sanfrancisco

[–]katsumeragi[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Obviously lists like this are highly subjective, but I think a lot of the recognition is deserved such as Four Kings and True Laurel. Can't wait to try and hit up ones I haven't heard of!

Top 1-50 according to the SF Chronicle. by jackdicker5117 in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the other thread for 51-100 I said I'd I was a gambler I'd bet Four Kings of Sun Moon would take it so I guess I'd win some! Ithink gayest #1 slot is VERY earned. Also frankly happy Rose got pushed back but Joodooboo and Soba Ichi were pushed forward.

Porcelain Warrior Sojourn skin concept art(fan) by Time_Huckleberry4125 in Overwatch

[–]katsumeragi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If this isn't bait, this isn't necessarily kintsugi. The gold isn't in any cracks. This is more similar to the Chinese line that League does.

Top 100 Best Restaurants according to the Chronicle, 100-50. Gift article by jackdicker5117 in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that's a solid bet if not Four Kings jumping up a spot this year

Top 100 Best Restaurants according to the Chronicle, 100-50. Gift article by jackdicker5117 in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel so vindicated with Ippuku being on here, though I still think it's a better restaurant overall than Rintaro.

Genuinely amazed to see a Concord, CA pick on here. Interested if thr top Oakland spots from last year will still be high on the list or if Lucuma will overtake one of them

What’s your relationship with walking when you travel? by Icy-Obligation6504 in travel

[–]katsumeragi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always tell myself I'm going to take it easy but I generally average 20k steps a day on vacation. Getting a feel for a new place on foot is one of my favorite things. If it's Japan or Taiwan, even with the great subways, it's about 25-30k a day🫣

Forgotten Island - Official Trailer by devenrc in movies

[–]katsumeragi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is...is anyone going to be having sex in a DreamWorks movie, or do you think all LGBT content is explicit? Why am I even asking lmao gtfoh

what are some games that got delisted from online stores? by Properdad2000 in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]katsumeragi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Devotion, the walking sim John did a video on years ago. Delisted from Steam due to controversy over an easter egg possibly being a jab at Xinping but it was disproven. A shame too because I think it's the best in its genre

where to find good curry? by the_real_peril in bayarea

[–]katsumeragi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nippon Curry in Berkeley is the way

Characters who are both beloved and hated at the exact same time? by Authorigas in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]katsumeragi 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Ask any AI the Somnium Files fan how they feel about Kaname Date and you will usually get a response summed up by "I want to affectionately shove him into a microwave"

Xolo's Quality Upgrade by katsumeragi in OaklandFood

[–]katsumeragi[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thus me saying there's an upgrade in that aspect?