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Water fountains at a Mission school that has been found to have excessive levels of lead were taped off Wednesday as the temperature peaked above 90 degrees.

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Water fountains at a Mission school that has been found to have excessive levels of lead were taped off Wednesday as the temperature peaked above 90 degrees.

The fountains were among 12 water sources at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School on 23rd Street that continue to have lead levels exceeding the San Francisco Unified School District&#8217;s safety threshold of five parts per billion, the district said Thursday in an emailed statement.

The fountains were among 12 water sources at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School on 23rd Street that continue to have lead levels exceeding the San Francisco Unified School District's safety threshold of five parts per billion, the district said Thursday in an emailed statement.

The fountains were among 12 water sources at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School on 23rd Street that continue to have lead levels exceeding the San Francisco Unified School District&#8217;s safety threshold of five parts per billion, the district said Thursday in an emailed statement.

The fountains and faucets were previously covered to stop students and staff from using them; however, the district said it learned this fall that some had been in use again. &#8220;To eliminate confusion,&#8221; the statement said, the school was told Monday to turn off the water flow at the outlets.

The fountains and faucets were previously covered to stop students and staff from using them; however, the district said it learned this fall that some had been in use again. "To eliminate confusion," the statement said, the school was told Monday to turn off the water flow at the outlets.

The fountains and faucets were previously covered to stop students and staff from using them; however, the district said it learned this fall that some had been in use again. &#8220;To eliminate confusion,&#8221; the statement said, the school was told Monday to turn off the water flow at the outlets.

<a href="https://missionlocal.org/2024/10/buena-vista-horace-mann-water-fountain-heatwave/">Mission Local</a> first reported about the water shutoffs at the school.

<a href="https://missionlocal.org/2024/10/buena-vista-horace-mann-water-fountain-heatwave/">Mission Local</a> first reported about the water shutoffs at the school.

In December 2022, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/08/sf-school-found-lead-arsenic-in-soil-so-why-didnt-it-test-the-water/">The Standard reported</a> that tests had revealed the presence of lead and arsenic in garden soil on the Buena Vista Horace Mann campus, leading to calls for water sampling.

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In December 2022, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/08/sf-school-found-lead-arsenic-in-soil-so-why-didnt-it-test-the-water/">The Standard reported</a> that tests had revealed the presence of lead and arsenic in garden soil on the Buena Vista Horace Mann campus, leading to calls for water sampling.

Days later, three of 11 fountains tested were removed after elevated levels of lead were found in the water, a district spokesman <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/13/lead-found-in-sf-schools-water-following-outcry-over-soil-discovery/">said</a>. At one point, staff threatened to walk out over the conditions. Earlier that year, an assessment found that a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/07/sfs-crumbling-public-schools-got-high-facilities-ratings-for-years-suddenly-many-are-deficient/">comprehensive fix</a> for the district&#8217;s infrastructure could cost north of $1 billion dollars.

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Days later, three of 11 fountains tested were removed after elevated levels of lead were found in the water, a district spokesman <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/13/lead-found-in-sf-schools-water-following-outcry-over-soil-discovery/">said</a>. At one point, staff threatened to walk out over the conditions. Earlier that year, an assessment found that a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/07/sfs-crumbling-public-schools-got-high-facilities-ratings-for-years-suddenly-many-are-deficient/">comprehensive fix</a> for the district's infrastructure could cost north of $1 billion dollars.

Days later, three of 11 fountains tested were removed after elevated levels of lead were found in the water, a district spokesman <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/13/lead-found-in-sf-schools-water-following-outcry-over-soil-discovery/">said</a>. At one point, staff threatened to walk out over the conditions. Earlier that year, an assessment found that a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/07/sfs-crumbling-public-schools-got-high-facilities-ratings-for-years-suddenly-many-are-deficient/">comprehensive fix</a> for the district&#8217;s infrastructure could cost north of $1 billion dollars.

The bilingual Mission school teaches largely Spanish-speaking, low-income, and immigrant students.&nbsp;There are 620 students enrolled, according to district records.

The bilingual Mission school teaches largely Spanish-speaking, low-income, and immigrant students.&nbsp;There are 620 students enrolled, according to district records.

Buena Vista Horace Mann Principal Claudia Delarios-Moran told Mission Local the school has been asking for two months to have some of the fountains shut off because of dangerous levels of lead in the water, but the district didn&#8217;t act until the hottest day of the year.

Buena Vista Horace Mann Principal Claudia Delarios-Moran told Mission Local the school has been asking for two months to have some of the fountains shut off because of dangerous levels of lead in the water, but the district didn't act until the hottest day of the year.

Buena Vista Horace Mann Principal Claudia Delarios-Moran told Mission Local the school has been asking for two months to have some of the fountains shut off because of dangerous levels of lead in the water, but the district didn&#8217;t act until the hottest day of the year.

The district has been sending bottled water to Buena Vista Horace Mann since late 2022. It delivers bottles every two weeks and provides additional water upon request, district spokesperson Laura Dudnick said by email. Although Dudnick&#8217;s statement did not directly address this week&#8217;s warm weather, she said the district sent five 5-gallon water jugs to the school on Wednesday and 10 on Thursday, along with bottled water, in advance of a regularly scheduled delivery Monday.

The district has been sending bottled water to Buena Vista Horace Mann since late 2022. It delivers bottles every two weeks and provides additional water upon request, district spokesperson Laura Dudnick said by email. Although Dudnick's statement did not directly address this week's warm weather, she said the district sent five 5-gallon water jugs to the school on Wednesday and 10 on Thursday, along with bottled water, in advance of a regularly scheduled delivery Monday.

The district has been sending bottled water to Buena Vista Horace Mann since late 2022. It delivers bottles every two weeks and provides additional water upon request, district spokesperson Laura Dudnick said by email. Although Dudnick&#8217;s statement did not directly address this week&#8217;s warm weather, she said the district sent five 5-gallon water jugs to the school on Wednesday and 10 on Thursday, along with bottled water, in advance of a regularly scheduled delivery Monday.

On the hottest day of the year, school shuts off water fountains

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When the days are soggy, the nights are crisp, and the sidewalks become a blur of puffers and beanies, it can mean only one thing: soup season. While it doesn’t get more quintessentially San Francisco than a bread bowl of clam chowder, this city is also home to a diverse array of noodle-filled soups from across the Asian diaspora, everything from an aromatic bowl of pho to rich and creamy laksa.

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Azalina Eusope, owner and chef, <a href="https://www.azalinas.com/">Azalina’s</a>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-azalina-eusope-owner-and-chef-azalina-s">Azalina Eusope, owner and chef, <a href="https://www.azalinas.com/">Azalina’s</a></h2>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-azalina-eusope-owner-and-chef-azalina-s">Azalina Eusope, owner and chef, <a href="https://www.azalinas.com/">Azalina’s</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="http://mongthu.com/">Mong Thu Cafe</a>, 248 Hyde St., Tenderloin Eusope’s dad was a noodle vendor in Penang in Malaysia, so “noodles are in my DNA,” she says. Two to three times a week for lunch, she heads to Mong Thu Cafe, just around the corner from Azalina’s, to get bun mang vit, a duck bamboo soup with rice noodles, or bun bo hue, a soup of beef and pork with thin rice noodles that’s common in central Vietnam. “<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2025/01/22/charles-phan-tribute/">Charles Phan</a> introduced me to this spot three years ago,” she says. “I lived in Vietnam briefly during my adolescence, and this reminds me of the food I ate back then.”

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Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="http://mongthu.com/">Mong Thu Cafe</a>, 248 Hyde St., Tenderloin Eusope’s dad was a noodle vendor in Penang in Malaysia, so “noodles are in my DNA,” she says. Two to three times a week for lunch, she heads to Mong Thu Cafe, just around the corner from Azalina’s, to get bun mang vit, a duck bamboo soup with rice noodles, or bun bo hue, a soup of beef and pork with thin rice noodles that’s common in central Vietnam. “<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2025/01/22/charles-phan-tribute/">Charles Phan</a> introduced me to this spot three years ago,” she says. “I lived in Vietnam briefly during my adolescence, and this reminds me of the food I ate back then.”

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/8420922711_bestnoodlesoups-10.jpg?w=2500" alt="A bowl of noodle soup with rice noodles, sliced jalapeños, greens, and chunks of meat, accompanied by chopsticks and a spoon in a flavorful broth." class="wp-image-368303"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bun mang vit is Eusope&#8217;s go-to at Mong Thu Cafe.</figcaption></figure>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/8420922711_bestnoodlesoups-10.jpg?w=2500" alt="A bowl of noodle soup with rice noodles, sliced jalapeños, greens, and chunks of meat, accompanied by chopsticks and a spoon in a flavorful broth." class="wp-image-368303"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bun mang vit is Eusope's go-to at Mong Thu Cafe.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/8420922711_bestnoodlesoups-10.jpg?w=2500" alt="A bowl of noodle soup with rice noodles, sliced jalapeños, greens, and chunks of meat, accompanied by chopsticks and a spoon in a flavorful broth." class="wp-image-368303"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bun mang vit is Eusope&#8217;s go-to at Mong Thu Cafe.</figcaption></figure>

Sincere Justice, owner and chef, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tacossincero/?hl=en">Tacos Sincero</a>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sincere-justice-owner-and-chef-tacos-sincero">Sincere Justice, owner and chef, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tacossincero/?hl=en">Tacos Sincero</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-huong-viet-san-francisco">Pho Huong Viet</a>, 5733 Geary Blvd., Richmond “Whenever I find myself sick, hungover, or simply longing for home, I order Pho Huong Viet’s pho ga,” says Justice. “It’s their magnum opus to the Bay.” The dish is a perfect symphony of flavors and textures: supple, melt-in-your-mouth noodles, comforting chicken broth brightened by makrut lime leaf and scallions, and a little sprinkle of house-made pickled garlic and vinegar. Heads up: If you see the spot listed as “temporarily closed” on Google Maps, don’t stress — the owners have probably taken their annual trip to Vietnam and will return soon.

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-huong-viet-san-francisco">Pho Huong Viet</a>, 5733 Geary Blvd., Richmond “Whenever I find myself sick, hungover, or simply longing for home, I order Pho Huong Viet’s pho ga,” says Justice. “It’s their magnum opus to the Bay.” The dish is a perfect symphony of flavors and textures: supple, melt-in-your-mouth noodles, comforting chicken broth brightened by makrut lime leaf and scallions, and a little sprinkle of house-made pickled garlic and vinegar. Heads up: If you see the spot listed as “temporarily closed” on Google Maps, don’t stress — the owners have probably taken their annual trip to Vietnam and will return soon.

Peggy Tan, chef de cuisine, <a href="https://www.thewildsf.com/">The Wild</a>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-peggy-tan-chef-de-cuisine-the-wild">Peggy Tan, chef de cuisine, <a href="https://www.thewildsf.com/">The Wild</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.dabaosingapore.com/">Dabao Singapore</a>, Metreon, 135 4th St., SoMa During the pandemic, Dabao Singapore was a popular delivery service from which Tan, a native of Singapore, would order laksa meal kits to get a taste of home. Now, she strolls over to the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/14/dabao-singapore-restaurant-metreon/">brick-and-mortar location in the Metreon mall</a> to get her fix. “I can confidently say their laksa is the real deal: rich, creamy, and generously loaded with quality ingredients. It’s not just good — it’s comfort and nostalgia, all in one bowl.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.dabaosingapore.com/">Dabao Singapore</a>, Metreon, 135 4th St., SoMa During the pandemic, Dabao Singapore was a popular delivery service from which Tan, a native of Singapore, would order laksa meal kits to get a taste of home. Now, she strolls over to the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/14/dabao-singapore-restaurant-metreon/">brick-and-mortar location in the Metreon mall</a> to get her fix. “I can confidently say their laksa is the real deal: rich, creamy, and generously loaded with quality ingredients. It’s not just good — it’s comfort and nostalgia, all in one bowl.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241104-25dinerdabaosingapore-x-erin-ng-18.jpg?w=2500" alt="A bowl of noodle soup topped with bean sprouts, herbs, and a slice of fried tofu. A spoon holds a dark sauce, resting on a red-checkered tray with chopsticks." class="wp-image-332177"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">For Peggy Tan, the laksa at Dabao Singapore is a taste of home.</figcaption></figure>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-erik-aplin-chef-and-owner-chisai-sushi-club">Erik Aplin, chef and owner, <a href="https://chisaisushiclub.com/">Chisai Sushi Club</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://nutes-101067.square.site/">Nute’s</a>, 903 Cortland Ave, Bernal Heights After becoming a Bernal Heights resident and restaurant owner, Alpin grew to love Nute’s, a cozy neighborhood spot serving Thai and Japanese fare. His go-to? A hearty, spicy red curry from northern Thailand called khanom jeen nam ngiaw, which is loaded with delicate, thin rice noodles, pork ribs, cotton flowers, tomatoes, and pickled mustard greens, all topped with fried garlic, bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, and lime.

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://nutes-101067.square.site/">Nute’s</a>, 903 Cortland Ave, Bernal Heights After becoming a Bernal Heights resident and restaurant owner, Alpin grew to love Nute’s, a cozy neighborhood spot serving Thai and Japanese fare. His go-to? A hearty, spicy red curry from northern Thailand called khanom jeen nam ngiaw, which is loaded with delicate, thin rice noodles, pork ribs, cotton flowers, tomatoes, and pickled mustard greens, all topped with fried garlic, bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, and lime.

Armar Nasir, pastry chef, <a href="https://www.saisonsf.com/">Saison</a>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-armar-nasir-pastry-chef-saison">Armar Nasir, pastry chef, <a href="https://www.saisonsf.com/">Saison</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/my.canh.restaurant">My Canh</a>, 626 Broadway, North Beach&nbsp; No matter the time of day, Nasir’s order at this hole in the wall on Broadway rarely changes: the No. 25, rare steak and noodle soup. “During my early days in the industry when we would finish very late into the night, the team would hit up My Canh almost every day,” Nasir says. “On off days, you’ll still find me there, sometimes as early as 10 a.m., because who doesn’t like pho for breakfast?” Ask for housemade chile oil to add an extra kick to the broth, and don’t forget to grab a Vietnamese iced coffee on your way out.

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/my.canh.restaurant">My Canh</a>, 626 Broadway, North Beach&nbsp; No matter the time of day, Nasir’s order at this hole in the wall on Broadway rarely changes: the No. 25, rare steak and noodle soup. “During my early days in the industry when we would finish very late into the night, the team would hit up My Canh almost every day,” Nasir says. “On off days, you’ll still find me there, sometimes as early as 10 a.m., because who doesn’t like pho for breakfast?” Ask for housemade chile oil to add an extra kick to the broth, and don’t forget to grab a Vietnamese iced coffee on your way out.

Srijith Gopinathan, executive chef and co-owner, <a href="https://www.coprarestaurant.com/">Copra</a>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-srijith-gopinathan-executive-chef-and-co-owner-copra">Srijith Gopinathan, executive chef and co-owner, <a href="https://www.coprarestaurant.com/">Copra</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.burmalove.co/">Burma Love</a>, 211 Valencia St., Mission Gopinathan says no noodle soup in the city compares to the ohn no khauk swe (coconut chicken) from Burma Love. Marinated chicken thighs and noodles are added to a rich, aromatic broth of coconut milk, onion, garlic, and turmeric, then garnished with boiled eggs, chili flakes, raw onion, and cilantro sprigs. “It’s a great, comforting dish for those foggy days in San Francisco,” he says.

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.burmalove.co/">Burma Love</a>, 211 Valencia St., Mission Gopinathan says no noodle soup in the city compares to the ohn no khauk swe (coconut chicken) from Burma Love. Marinated chicken thighs and noodles are added to a rich, aromatic broth of coconut milk, onion, garlic, and turmeric, then garnished with boiled eggs, chili flakes, raw onion, and cilantro sprigs. “It’s a great, comforting dish for those foggy days in San Francisco,” he says.

Paul Einbund, owner and sommelier, <a href="https://themorris-sf.com/">The Morris</a>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-paul-einbund-owner-and-sommelier-the-morris">Paul Einbund, owner and sommelier, <a href="https://themorris-sf.com/">The Morris</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot:&nbsp;<a href="https://honswuntunhouse-sf.com/">Hon’s Wun-Tun House</a>, 648 Kearny St., Chinatown&nbsp; Einbund, a bona fide noodle-head, can easily spout off a list of must-visit spots. His favorites include Laowai Noodles for Lanzhou-inspired options, Lunette for Cambodian, and Hon’s Wun-Tun House for Hong Kong-style soups. For 15 years, his go-to order at Hon’s has been the signature wonton noodle soup. “I always order extra broth, because I love the intense dried-shrimp flavor,” he says.

Favorite noodle soup spot:&nbsp;<a href="https://honswuntunhouse-sf.com/">Hon’s Wun-Tun House</a>, 648 Kearny St., Chinatown&nbsp; Einbund, a bona fide noodle-head, can easily spout off a list of must-visit spots. His favorites include Laowai Noodles for Lanzhou-inspired options, Lunette for Cambodian, and Hon’s Wun-Tun House for Hong Kong-style soups. For 15 years, his go-to order at Hon’s has been the signature wonton noodle soup. “I always order extra broth, because I love the intense dried-shrimp flavor,” he says.

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/8445753742_bestnoodlesoups_0014.jpg?w=2500" alt="A bowl of noodle soup with dumplings sits on a wooden table, accompanied by chopsticks and a menu nearby. A napkin and a black spoon are also visible." class="wp-image-368308"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Wonton noodle soup at Hon’s Wun-Tun House.</figcaption></figure>

Anthony Strong, chef and owner, <a href="https://www.pastasupplyco.com/">Pasta Supply Co</a>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-anthony-strong-chef-and-owner-pasta-supply-co">Anthony Strong, chef and owner, <a href="https://www.pastasupplyco.com/">Pasta Supply Co</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://baclieusf.com/">Bac Lieu Restaurant</a>, 3216 Mission St., Bernal Heights When beloved Vietnamese restaurant Turtle Tower closed in 2023, Strong, like many, had to find a new spot for pho. Enter Bac Lieu. He pops into this unassuming Vietnamese restaurant every week to get oxtail stew, fried quail, woven noodle sheets with grilled pork, and bun rieu, a noodle soup with tomato crab paste and pork. “It has this delicious fried crab and pork cakes in it, a couple of shrimps, and a few fat chunks of juicy turnip.”

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://baclieusf.com/">Bac Lieu Restaurant</a>, 3216 Mission St., Bernal Heights When beloved Vietnamese restaurant Turtle Tower closed in 2023, Strong, like many, had to find a new spot for pho. Enter Bac Lieu. He pops into this unassuming Vietnamese restaurant every week to get oxtail stew, fried quail, woven noodle sheets with grilled pork, and bun rieu, a noodle soup with tomato crab paste and pork. “It has this delicious fried crab and pork cakes in it, a couple of shrimps, and a few fat chunks of juicy turnip.”

Joe Chang, owner, <a href="https://www.showaus.com/">Showa</a>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-joe-chang-owner-showa">Joe Chang, owner, <a href="https://www.showaus.com/">Showa</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.taishokenusa.com/">Taishoken</a>, 665 Valencia St., Mission At this popular shop, Chang’s go-to is the spicy miso ramen. But if you want to eat “Joe’s secret menu way,” ask for a second serving of thin, al dente noodles to soak up more of the umami-packed broth. “For the grand finale? I grab a bowl of rice and mix it straight into the leftover broth. It’s like an extra dish hidden at the bottom of the bowl, and I always leave completely satisfied.”

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.taishokenusa.com/">Taishoken</a>, 665 Valencia St., Mission At this popular shop, Chang’s go-to is the spicy miso ramen. But if you want to eat “Joe’s secret menu way,” ask for a second serving of thin, al dente noodles to soak up more of the umami-packed broth. “For the grand finale? I grab a bowl of rice and mix it straight into the leftover broth. It’s like an extra dish hidden at the bottom of the bowl, and I always leave completely satisfied.”

Nora Furst, partner, <a href="https://www.buddythebar.com/">Buddy</a>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nora-furst-partner-buddy">Nora Furst, partner, <a href="https://www.buddythebar.com/">Buddy</a></h2>

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.burmasuperstar.com/">Burma Superstar</a>, 309 Clement St., Inner Richmond After she moved from Seattle to SF almost 20 years ago, Furst headed to Burma Superstar and tried oh no kauswe, a coconut chicken noodle soup, for the first time. “I’ve had it elsewhere since, but, like a lot of firsts, no other version quite does it justice,” she says. For her, it’s the ultimate comfort food, a dish she returns to when she’s feeling sad, cold, or lonely. “It never fails to set me right.”

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.burmasuperstar.com/">Burma Superstar</a>, 309 Clement St., Inner Richmond After she moved from Seattle to SF almost 20 years ago, Furst headed to Burma Superstar and tried oh no kauswe, a coconut chicken noodle soup, for the first time. “I’ve had it elsewhere since, but, like a lot of firsts, no other version quite does it justice,” she says. For her, it’s the ultimate comfort food, a dish she returns to when she’s feeling sad, cold, or lonely. “It never fails to set me right.”

Oh noh kauswer — a Burmese style coconut chicken noodle soup topped with onions, egg, cilantro, lemon, and chili — is served at Burma Superstar in the Inner Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The Standard discovers the best noodle soups in San Francisco, according to a panel of local pros.
Oh noh kauswer — a Burmese style coconut chicken noodle soup topped with onions, egg, cilantro, lemon, and chili — is served at Burma Superstar in the Inner Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The Standard discovers the best noodle soups in San Francisco, according to a panel of local pros.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/8420922711_bestnoodlesoups_007.jpg?w=1667" alt="A bowl of spicy curry soup with chunks of meat, bean sprouts, boiled egg slices, fresh cilantro, and onions, served in a decorative blue-patterned bowl." class="wp-image-368299"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Burma Superstar&#8217;s coconut chicken noodle soup is topped with onions, egg, cilantro, lemon, and chile.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/8420922711_bestnoodlesoups_007.jpg?w=1667" alt="A bowl of spicy curry soup with chunks of meat, bean sprouts, boiled egg slices, fresh cilantro, and onions, served in a decorative blue-patterned bowl." class="wp-image-368299"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Burma Superstar's coconut chicken noodle soup is topped with onions, egg, cilantro, lemon, and chile.</figcaption></figure>

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Kummi Kim, chef and owner, <a href="https://www.ilchasf.com/">Ilcha</a>

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Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.daeho-kalbijjim.com/">Daeho Kalbijjim &amp; Beef Soup</a>, 1620 Post St., Japantown&nbsp; Yukgaejang, a spicy Korean soup with shredded beef and assorted namul, doesn’t always have noodles, but Daeho Kalbijjim’s version adds a small tangle of the bouncy glass variety known as dangmyeon. To avoid the restaurant’s usual line — especially on chilly days — Kim suggests coming by during lunch or late after a night of drinking. Extra pro tip: Add a bowl of rice to soak up and enjoy more of the broth.

Favorite noodle soup spot: <a href="https://www.daeho-kalbijjim.com/">Daeho Kalbijjim &amp; Beef Soup</a>, 1620 Post St., Japantown&nbsp; Yukgaejang, a spicy Korean soup with shredded beef and assorted namul, doesn’t always have noodles, but Daeho Kalbijjim’s version adds a small tangle of the bouncy glass variety known as dangmyeon. To avoid the restaurant’s usual line — especially on chilly days — Kim suggests coming by during lunch or late after a night of drinking. Extra pro tip: Add a bowl of rice to soak up and enjoy more of the broth.

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San Francisco sewers discharged rainwater and other goodies into the Bay and the Pacific Ocean at nine locations Friday, according to a <a href="https://webapps.sfpuc.org/sapps/beachesandbay.html">live map</a> from the city Public Utilities Commission.&nbsp;

San Francisco sewers discharged rainwater and other goodies into the Bay and the Pacific Ocean at nine locations Friday, according to a <a href="https://webapps.sfpuc.org/sapps/beachesandbay.html">live map</a> from the city Public Utilities Commission.&nbsp;

The map also shows elevated concentrations of bacteria at 16 other sites. In case any of you guys were thinking about going for a dip, the only places where water quality currently meets state standards for swimming are Baker Beach and China Beach.

The map also shows elevated concentrations of bacteria at 16 other sites. In case any of you guys were thinking about going for a dip, the only places where water quality currently meets state standards for swimming are Baker Beach and China Beach.

John Cote, a spokesperson for SFPUC, said this is all perfectly normal.

John Cote, a spokesperson for SFPUC, said this is all perfectly normal.

&#8220;Combined sewer discharges occur during particularly intense storms when the system reaches capacity. That’s how San Francisco’s sewer system is designed,&#8221; Cote wrote in an email, adding that the discharges are authorized by the EPA and Regional Water Board.

"Combined sewer discharges occur during particularly intense storms when the system reaches capacity. That’s how San Francisco’s sewer system is designed," Cote wrote in an email, adding that the discharges are authorized by the EPA and Regional Water Board.

&#8220;Combined sewer discharges occur during particularly intense storms when the system reaches capacity. That’s how San Francisco’s sewer system is designed,&#8221; Cote wrote in an email, adding that the discharges are authorized by the EPA and Regional Water Board.

A live map shows areas where the city's combined sewer system discharged into the Bay and Pacific Ocean on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/screenshot-2024-11-22-at-6-53-17-pm.png?w=1181" alt="A map of San Francisco displays various monitoring points with symbols and colors indicating water quality. A legend explains the symbols' meanings." class="wp-image-335634"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A city map shows nine locations where the combined sewer system discharged on Friday.</figcaption></figure>

When The Standard asked if poop was indeed flooding our waterways, Cote said it was inaccurate to describe the discharge as “sewage,” saying it is more than 90% stormwater. He also said the sewer system removes solids and “floating objects” and that the remaining less than 10% of the discharge is composed of &#8220;partially treated sanitary sewer flows.&#8221;

When The Standard asked if poop was indeed flooding our waterways, Cote said it was inaccurate to describe the discharge as “sewage,” saying it is more than 90% stormwater. He also said the sewer system removes solids and “floating objects” and that the remaining less than 10% of the discharge is composed of "partially treated sanitary sewer flows."

When The Standard asked if poop was indeed flooding our waterways, Cote said it was inaccurate to describe the discharge as “sewage,” saying it is more than 90% stormwater. He also said the sewer system removes solids and “floating objects” and that the remaining less than 10% of the discharge is composed of &#8220;partially treated sanitary sewer flows.&#8221;

A Standard photographer who was documenting the storm’s wrath at Mission Creek did not spot any turds in the flow but noted that the water was definitely foul-smelling.

A Standard photographer who was documenting the storm’s wrath at Mission Creek did not spot any turds in the flow but noted that the water was definitely foul-smelling.

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While most cities on the California coast have separate sewer and stormwater systems, San Francisco does things a little differently. Combined systems like San Francisco’s are more popular in other parts of the country — Boston and New York City, for example, both use them.

While most cities on the California coast have separate sewer and stormwater systems, San Francisco does things a little differently. Combined systems like San Francisco’s are more popular in other parts of the country — Boston and New York City, for example, both use them.

The Department of Public Health did not answer questions about whether the discharges constitute a health hazard and referred all questions to SFPUC. The Standard has not yet figured out exactly how much excrement is entering Islais Creek, the Bay, and the ocean.

The Department of Public Health did not answer questions about whether the discharges constitute a health hazard and referred all questions to SFPUC. The Standard has not yet figured out exactly how much excrement is entering Islais Creek, the Bay, and the ocean.

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Rain and clearer air are on the way to the San Francisco Bay Area this week after a recent dry spell and smoggy conditions.

Rain and clearer air are on the way to the San Francisco Bay Area this week after a recent dry spell and smoggy conditions.

Powerful king tides are also expected this week, which raises the risk of coastal flooding.

Powerful king tides are also expected this week, which raises the risk of coastal flooding.

While some offshore Diablo winds provided minor air circulation in the East Bay, the region has experienced a bout of poor air quality. The government’s&nbsp;<a href="https://fire.airnow.gov/#9/37.7658/-122.3977" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AirNow map</a>&nbsp;showed elevated air-quality readings Wednesday morning for San Francisco and many Bay Area cities.

While some offshore Diablo winds provided minor air circulation in the East Bay, the region has experienced a bout of poor air quality. The government’s&nbsp;<a href="https://fire.airnow.gov/#9/37.7658/-122.3977" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AirNow map</a>&nbsp;showed elevated air-quality readings Wednesday morning for San Francisco and many Bay Area cities.

Relief is expected starting tonight as the first of multiple storms moves into the North Bay, with up to an inch of rain forecast for northern Sonoma County overnight. San Francisco could see around half an inch of precipitation through Thursday morning.

Relief is expected starting tonight as the first of multiple storms moves into the North Bay, with up to an inch of rain forecast for northern Sonoma County overnight. San Francisco could see around half an inch of precipitation through Thursday morning.

A stronger system arriving Friday will bring widespread rain through Saturday, along with significant wind that may prompt advisories.

A stronger system arriving Friday will bring widespread rain through Saturday, along with significant wind that may prompt advisories.

When will poor air quality clear over the Bay Area?

The storms will help force out the persistent hazy conditions residents have noticed over the past week. The <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/08/when-will-poor-air-quality-clear-over-bay-area-skies/">limited air movement</a> was partly due to minimal upper-level atmospheric activity, National Weather Service meteorologist Brayden Murdock told The Standard.

The storms will help force out the persistent hazy conditions residents have noticed over the past week. The <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/08/when-will-poor-air-quality-clear-over-bay-area-skies/">limited air movement</a> was partly due to minimal upper-level atmospheric activity, National Weather Service meteorologist Brayden Murdock told The Standard.

&#8220;We haven&#8217;t had much in the way of upper-level movement, so that allowed things to kind of stay pretty calm at the surface as well,&#8221; Murdock said.

"We haven't had much in the way of upper-level movement, so that allowed things to kind of stay pretty calm at the surface as well," Murdock said.

&#8220;We haven&#8217;t had much in the way of upper-level movement, so that allowed things to kind of stay pretty calm at the surface as well,&#8221; Murdock said.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a <a href="https://www.sparetheair.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spare the Air alert</a> Sunday, when <a href="https://x.com/AirDistrict/status/1865116506469863686">moderate air conditions</a> covered the greater Bay Area, due in part to agricultural smoke drifting from the Central Valley.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a <a href="https://www.sparetheair.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spare the Air alert</a> Sunday, when <a href="https://x.com/AirDistrict/status/1865116506469863686">moderate air conditions</a> covered the greater Bay Area, due in part to agricultural smoke drifting from the Central Valley.

The weather service is also monitoring king tides — the highest and lowest tides of the year — which could affect coastal flooding and river drainage during the wet weather.

The weather service is also monitoring king tides — the highest and lowest tides of the year — which could affect coastal flooding and river drainage during the wet weather.

&#8220;When we see king tides, then we have rivers flowing pretty well that could cause some extra localized flooding during the high tides,&#8221; Murdock explained. &#8220;But then during the low tides, it actually helps clear out the rivers sooner.&#8221;

"When we see king tides, then we have rivers flowing pretty well that could cause some extra localized flooding during the high tides," Murdock explained. "But then during the low tides, it actually helps clear out the rivers sooner."

&#8220;When we see king tides, then we have rivers flowing pretty well that could cause some extra localized flooding during the high tides,&#8221; Murdock explained. &#8220;But then during the low tides, it actually helps clear out the rivers sooner.&#8221;

San Francisco residents remain wary of flood risks following recent storms that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/16/confused-as-to-why-san-francisco-is-suing-the-epa-youre-not-alone/">overwhelmed street drains</a> in several neighborhoods. Weather officials expect to issue detailed king tide advisories later Wednesday.

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San Francisco residents remain wary of flood risks following recent storms that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/16/confused-as-to-why-san-francisco-is-suing-the-epa-youre-not-alone/">overwhelmed street drains</a> in several neighborhoods. Weather officials expect to issue detailed king tide advisories later Wednesday.

A third system, forecast for early next week, appears focused on Northern California, with less impact expected for the Bay Area.

A third system, forecast for early next week, appears focused on Northern California, with less impact expected for the Bay Area.

Air quality set to improve as rain arrives in Bay Area

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The 49ers expect quarterback Brock Purdy to make his return from a shoulder injury  in Buffalo, where conditions might be brutal for their Sunday night game against the Bills.

The 49ers expect quarterback Brock Purdy to make his return from a shoulder injury in Buffalo, where conditions might be brutal for their Sunday night game against the Bills.

A lake effect snow warning is in place for this weekend in western New York and it currently isn&#8217;t set to expire until about an hour before kickoff on Sunday. The 5-6 49ers are bracing for unpredictable weather entering this daunting matchup against the 9-2 Bills, one of the best teams in the NFL.

A lake effect snow warning is in place for this weekend in western New York and it currently isn't set to expire until about an hour before kickoff on Sunday. The 5-6 49ers are bracing for unpredictable weather entering this daunting matchup against the 9-2 Bills, one of the best teams in the NFL.

A lake effect snow warning is in place for this weekend in western New York and it currently isn&#8217;t set to expire until about an hour before kickoff on Sunday. The 5-6 49ers are bracing for unpredictable weather entering this daunting matchup against the 9-2 Bills, one of the best teams in the NFL.

&#8220;I know in Buffalo sometimes it can snow three feet in one spot and not snow 20 minutes away,&#8221; 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. &#8220;So you’ve really got to be ready for anything and deal with whatever it is at 8 [p.m.].”

"I know in Buffalo sometimes it can snow three feet in one spot and not snow 20 minutes away," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. "So you’ve really got to be ready for anything and deal with whatever it is at 8 [p.m.].”

&#8220;I know in Buffalo sometimes it can snow three feet in one spot and not snow 20 minutes away,&#8221; 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. &#8220;So you’ve really got to be ready for anything and deal with whatever it is at 8 [p.m.].”

It&#8217;ll almost certainly be windy on the shores of Lake Erie, and that&#8217;s entered the 49ers&#8217; calculus with Purdy. Though he&#8217;s officially listed as questionable, Shanahan said the quarterback is on track to play after a good week of practice.

It'll almost certainly be windy on the shores of Lake Erie, and that's entered the 49ers' calculus with Purdy. Though he's officially listed as questionable, Shanahan said the quarterback is on track to play after a good week of practice.

It&#8217;ll almost certainly be windy on the shores of Lake Erie, and that&#8217;s entered the 49ers&#8217; calculus with Purdy. Though he&#8217;s officially listed as questionable, Shanahan said the quarterback is on track to play after a good week of practice.

&#8220;I think everybody struggles to throw in that wind, even when you&#8217;re healthy,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;So it depends on how much, how fast that wind&#8217;s going. And I think that&#8217;s kind of relevant for anybody. But Brock wouldn&#8217;t be playing if he wasn&#8217;t 100% at it. So I think the fact that he&#8217;s going to be playing means he&#8217;s healthy.”

"I think everybody struggles to throw in that wind, even when you're healthy," Shanahan said. "So it depends on how much, how fast that wind's going. And I think that's kind of relevant for anybody. But Brock wouldn't be playing if he wasn't 100% at it. So I think the fact that he's going to be playing means he's healthy.”

&#8220;I think everybody struggles to throw in that wind, even when you&#8217;re healthy,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;So it depends on how much, how fast that wind&#8217;s going. And I think that&#8217;s kind of relevant for anybody. But Brock wouldn&#8217;t be playing if he wasn&#8217;t 100% at it. So I think the fact that he&#8217;s going to be playing means he&#8217;s healthy.”

If Purdy does indeed play, this game can be billed as a showdown of two star quarterbacks. Buffalo&#8217;s Josh Allen is one of the game&#8217;s best — and he grew up a 49ers fan in the San Joaquin Valley town of Firebaugh.

If Purdy does indeed play, this game can be billed as a showdown of two star quarterbacks. Buffalo's Josh Allen is one of the game's best — and he grew up a 49ers fan in the San Joaquin Valley town of Firebaugh.

If Purdy does indeed play, this game can be billed as a showdown of two star quarterbacks. Buffalo&#8217;s Josh Allen is one of the game&#8217;s best — and he grew up a 49ers fan in the San Joaquin Valley town of Firebaugh.

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Meanwhile, the 49ers will be without their best defender, edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique), as they combat Allen and Buffalo&#8217;s No. 3-ranked offense.

Meanwhile, the 49ers will be without their best defender, edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique), as they combat Allen and Buffalo's No. 3-ranked offense.

Meanwhile, the 49ers will be without their best defender, edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique), as they combat Allen and Buffalo&#8217;s No. 3-ranked offense.

They&#8217;ll also remain significantly shorthanded on the offensive side of the football, where left tackle Trent Williams has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Left guard Aaron Banks remains in the concussion protocol, so the 49ers are relying on second-stringers on the entire left side of the offensive line in front of Purdy. Jaylon Moore will start at left tackle, while Nick Zakelj, Ben Bartch, and Spencer Burford are all options to fill in for Banks at left guard.

They'll also remain significantly shorthanded on the offensive side of the football, where left tackle Trent Williams has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Left guard Aaron Banks remains in the concussion protocol, so the 49ers are relying on second-stringers on the entire left side of the offensive line in front of Purdy. Jaylon Moore will start at left tackle, while Nick Zakelj, Ben Bartch, and Spencer Burford are all options to fill in for Banks at left guard.

They&#8217;ll also remain significantly shorthanded on the offensive side of the football, where left tackle Trent Williams has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Left guard Aaron Banks remains in the concussion protocol, so the 49ers are relying on second-stringers on the entire left side of the offensive line in front of Purdy. Jaylon Moore will start at left tackle, while Nick Zakelj, Ben Bartch, and Spencer Burford are all options to fill in for Banks at left guard.

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