Famous TikTok Food Reviewer Keith Lee Is Heading to the Bay Area

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Keith Lee, a famous food reviewer who blew up on TikTok, is coming to the Bay Area soon according to a video he posted on TikTok on Thursday. The Bay Area is often recognized as one of the best food spots in the country with an eclectic mix of amazing high-end Michelin-star eateries, and stunning and diverse family-owned spots. It's time for the Bay Area to get some of the attention that follows TikTok's most famous food reviewer

For the uninitiated, Keith Lee is a former MMA fighter turned food critic on TikTok. He's the brother of UFC veteran Kevin Lee, but found his own success through his direct, unflinching reviews of restaurants. Now he's one of the biggest influencers in the food world who's reviews carry significant weight.

Lee previously made his way to California with a brief trip to Los Angeles that included mixed reviews, but he still found some fantastic restaurants and some of his favorite food he's had on this journey.

His impact had been felt heavily in each city he'd gone to. As Lee's star has risen, so has the prominence of his trips. Despite it all, he's maintained a consistent down-to-Earth style of food reviewing that resonates with audiences. With the announcement of his trip his comment section, and very likely email, are flooded with requests to visit some of the Bay Area's best eateries. It's almost a guarantee there will be some restaurants that become overnight stars with a positive review. 

Stay tuned to California.com for more coverage of Keith Lee and his Bay Area food tour. For restaurant recommendations, here are some of our top lists of the best places to eat in the Bay Area.

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