Theirs is the kind of glamour usually witnessed only from afar: the five-inch heels, the sequined gowns, the runway-ready hair and makeup, the perfectly synchronized dance moves. Both before and after the shows, the performers—all transgender ladies—stop by your table and ask if you'd like a drink. At Asia SF, these divas split their time between the runway that crosses the dining room and their other role as wait staff. For almost two decades and over a million guests, the shows have made AsiaSF a prime spot for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and anyone just celebrating life itself. USA Today placed it on their 10 Best list of the city's top early-evening entertainment and OpenTable name it one of the 100 Hottest Restaurants in America.

Each two-hour dinner service includes two shows with an intermission and your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. The menu is filled with a decidedly Californian twist on Asian cuisine, from Southeast Asian dishes such as tamarind chicken satay and coconut Malaysian diver scallops to meals that cast a wider cultural net, such as filet mignon with Korean-inspired dipping sauce and Japanese veggies. Signature cocktails and glasses poured from an extensive wine list reflect different colors as light panels on the walls shift hue. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, the dinner show also includes entry to the dance club on the lower level, where the party continues on into the night.