The Boxing Room is a nod to Louisana’s legacy when it comes to fine food. Chef Justin Simoneux thoughtfully crafts and re-creates some of South’s best dishes giving Californian palettes the jolt that organic vegan style food cannot muster. Located in the Hayes Valley, Boxing Room has gained a popular following with its rib sticking indulgences, such as the chicken andouille gumbo, fried chicken, and raw bar that features oysters—but ones native to California’s coastal shores.

The desserts are custardy and rich, featuring New Orleans inspired confections like Banana’s Forester and if vegetarians are dubious about this finger licking Cajun hotspot, they can rest assured as Boxing Room has plenty of veg-based dishes to choose from including everything from dirty rice to a zucchini relish, proving that the South is unmatched when it comes to culinary creativity pushing its influence westward pairing nicely with California’s rich biodiversity.