Phandemonium | Andy Wai Aboard at Soma Grand
Eater San Francisco
Written by Paolo
October 21, 2008
SoMa: We shared a long walkthrough at Charles Phan upcoming restaurant(s) in the SoMa Grand a fortnight ago. As we approach an anticipated December opening date, the details continue to elucidate from the restaurant-lounge-noodle bar project. We're hearing that Phan has tapped Andy Wai for the kitchen, which you'll recall will be focusing on Chinese cuisine. Bringing Wai aboard should be a very strong move for the venue, especially given how Wai garnered much fame during his 15 years at the now-closed Harbor Village. To this day, Wai remains a cult favorite to many who have obsessively tracked the man's whereabouts around the Bay since he left Harbor Village.
As a special addendum, here's the seating breakdown of the space, which is divided into two primary spaces with separate entrances, a daytime cafe/noodle bar and the swankier restaurant/lounge. Check the plywood report for more visuals:
- Lounge - 21
- Bar - 15
- Private Dining - 12
- Banquette Seating - 36
- Noodle Bar - 16
- Outdoor Dining - 24
- Total in Restaurant - 85
- Total in Restaurant and Noodle Bar - 100
- Total in Restaurant, Noodle Bar and Outdoor - 124
