Kehlani Dines at Favorite SF Restaurant Before Super Bowl Pop-Up

The recent Grammy winner is a return customer to the FiDi eatery Barcha.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Before performing at a Super Bowl pre-game celebration in San Francisco, R&B singer Kehlani stopped for dinner at her favorite local restaurant, Middle Eastern eatery Barcha. The singer and her team of 8 enjoyed a variety of the restaurant's bestselling dishes, with the owner noting Kehlani's graciousness and kindness to the staff.

Why it matters

Kehlani's return visit to Barcha highlights the singer's local ties to the Bay Area, as well as the draw of San Francisco's diverse culinary scene for high-profile entertainers visiting the city for major events like the Super Bowl.

The details

Kehlani and her team dined at Barcha, a Middle Eastern restaurant in San Francisco's FiDi neighborhood, ahead of the singer's performance at a Super Bowl pre-game pop-up event. They enjoyed a variety of the restaurant's bestselling dishes, including lamb chops, tahdig, dumplings, and spreads. The owner, Kais Bouzidi, noted that Kehlani was just as kind and gracious to the staff as on her previous visit.

  • Kehlani visited Barcha on Saturday, February 8, 2026, ahead of her Super Bowl pre-game performance.
  • Kehlani had previously visited Barcha in May 2024.

The players

Kehlani

A Grammy-winning R&B singer who is originally from Oakland, California.

Kais Bouzidi

The owner of Barcha, the Middle Eastern restaurant in San Francisco's FiDi neighborhood that Kehlani visited.

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What they’re saying

“He just called me, and he said, 'Yes, we're on our way. We want to eat at Barcha.'”

— Kais Bouzidi, Owner, Barcha (sfgate.com)

“It's very important for me that she feels comfortable, and we don't want to make it awkward at all, so if she comes to eat, we're trying to create the more intimate experience.”

— Kais Bouzidi, Owner, Barcha (sfgate.com)

“She's just very, very gracious and nice, and she says thank you to everybody every time. She's just really cool and pleasant with us every time.”

— Kais Bouzidi, Owner, Barcha (sfgate.com)

What’s next

Kehlani is scheduled to attend the Super Bowl in Santa Clara on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The takeaway

Kehlani's return visit to her favorite San Francisco restaurant Barcha highlights the singer's local ties to the Bay Area and the draw of the city's diverse culinary scene for high-profile entertainers visiting for major events like the Super Bowl.