“ We came after the lunch rush around 1:30 during a weekday and there were plenty of seats. It's almost hidden but you can spot the area by its sign outside. There are a few different cuisines here to try, from Thai and Malaysian to Italian. I decided to try the pad thai (hot level) from Thainery. I ordered on the kiosk which was easy to follow and the food came out quickly. The staff is very kind! The hot level is definitely spicy and lives up to its title which I love. The noodles are bouncy and fragrant, while the dish has a nice tamarind base. There are generous portions of both chicken and tofu as well. Overall, I loved the food for the cost and large portion and will definitely love to come back for the future! ”

“ Haven't been here for many years. Food was even better than I remember, but also pricier. There were Thai, Filipino, Japanese, Thai & Chinese counters--each menu looked tempting. We ordered from the Szechwan counter: dandan noodles & braised beef stew over (with) rice. Both dishes were fantastic--would definitely order again. Service was thoughful & generous. Washroom was very clean. ”

“ Interesting food court in near financial district. This place has been opened for a long time, but I just recently found this place from some posts on instagram. There are 2 entrances to this place and both via steep stairs. It is underground. This place has tables for eat-in. Seems like it used to be a popular place before. Now, it only has 3 food vendors. They serve Japanese, Korean, and Thai foods. Except for Thai food, all are served in to go boxes. We had Japanese katsu , pork curry, and Korea tteokbokki, and we ordered Thai iced tea. The Katsu is a sandwich and comes with miso soup and a glutinous ball with a red bean inside. The sauce looks like mayonnaise. For The tteokbokki , we choose Seoul tteokbokki, fried dumpling, and "potsticker" The food was ready pretty quickly, and all are yummy. I think the portion is generous, and the price is reasonable. Next time, we will try the Thai dishes. ”

“ It seems like on a normal lunch day, only 3 restaurants are still open (Katsuya, Thai Food, Bibimbap spot). We really excited to try the pho here but it seems like that restaurant just left and never came back a couple months ago :( Tried the thai food spot and food was solid and fast ~$12 for a decently sized plate of Pad See Ew, so can't complain! ”

“ I like this underground food court. It reminds me of places I have seen in Asia. I haven't visited this place in a while and recently came by for lunch. Not the best wonton noodle soup I had but still pretty decent. Gets super crowded around lunch time. Most vendors here prefer cash. ”

“ Pretty interesting underground food court close to the Financial District and Chinatown. The setup is pretty basic but you get to choose from a variety of cuisines like Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Mexican. A good workweek lunch spot. ”

“ I'be joined the fan club! After various colleagues told me about this "hidden" gem - which everyone referred to as "the dungeon" - I went there a couple months ago and have been back a few times since. This food court reminds me of places I have come across in my travels to Asia: a place where lots of different food vendors aggregate and offer (relatively) affordable meals. In a way, it's the pre-cursor of the modern food truck park...way more charming though. While the vendors probably have changed over the years, the layout and design of this place doesn't seem to have changed...which is why it's probably referred to as a dungeon. It's not pretty - let's say that right away - but I like the functionality of it and the fact that it resembles a huge cafeteria for business folks. I have tried the Russian and the Korean vendor so far; both offered a tasty and quick lunch...though it's not as cheap as I'd love for it to be ;-) ”

“ Despite having never visited the International Food Court ever in my life, there's a nostalgic air about the shop stalls that I can't get over. It reminds me of underground malls and food courts in Taiwan. All it's missing is an auntie squatting on a pink plastic stool, in front of a soft-serve machine, ready to swirl the tallest cone I'd ever seen in my life (something that actually happened to me in a Sogo department store in Taipei). Your choices in this 3.5-star establishment seem simple, but really are plenty: Japanese, Mexican, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, Russian. On our visit, the Japanese ramen/dumpling place had closed due to a family emergency. When faced with the other menus, numbering hundreds of other lunch options. Pho sounded like an amazing option on a rainy day, so I got in a very confusing line that stretched into the dining area in hopes of obtaining a bowl with rare beef and well-done steak. There were only three people at the counter, all of whom wore multiple figurative hats. One guy was handling bean sprout/basil distribution and the money (gloves came on, don't worry), while two women alternated filling bowls with noodles and working a flattop grill. Multiple people in line ahead of and behind me had to take their orders to-go instead once our orders were finally taken, because just as there is no organized line, there was no organized way for the man to take in orders. He'd write up one ticket, answer a to-go phone call, then dash back to bring out more veggies. The good news, though, is that the broth gets an A from me. Even with my generous dash of hoisin sauce, I could tell that the bones and meat that had gone into a giant stockpot behind the counter had been tenderly prepared. It must have been stewing for hours with essential spices and onions, like a proper broth should be. Once I added a squeeze of lime, it was perfect. Noodles were plentiful and topped with a handful of thinly-sliced onions. My significant other opted for the Korean place in a different area, which he later remarked was overpriced. It seems the basis of their order is a make-your-own bibimbap, but virtually everything is an extra cost, as opposed to preset options. Think of an extra dollar for an already fried egg, another for pork, on and on. In the end, the cheapest thing is to buy a bowl of plain rice. But if you want to go ham, they've got all the fixings, including the ultra-important stone bowl. I think what's especially endearing about this basement in the middle of FiDi is the fact that among all the bougie fusion, chrome-and-light wood fixtured, nitro cold brew noodle soup whatever that San Franciscans are cooking up nowadays, this place perseveres. No, it's not the cleanest. Yes, you will get jostled by hungry businessmen and women busing the tables. While there are the stalls that smack of trendy plating, there is this establishment reflective of one factor that makes cities like SF great: the diversity. ”

“ I recently discovered this little hub before I started working in FiDi. My friend and I wandered around this area after having lunch at Muracci's across the street and out of curiosity I decided to walk downstairs to check out the environment! It's sort of hidden, and something I wouldn't have expected to see right off Kearny! I've tried the french-vietnamese place, bibimbar, and pao jao dumpling&ramen. All places are pretty good and well worth for their prices. Good hub for asian food in the area! ! It gets pretty crowded during lunch hour here and lines can get long, so come early if possible! Most places are able to bundle up your food to-go upon request. I wouldn't drive here at all as it's sandwiched between two very busy streets. Take public transport or walk from Montgomery & Market! ”