“Excellent dinner. We came at 7 on a weeknight and there was plenty of space. The live seafood is very cool to see as you get in. The duck was top notch, and the portions were extremely healthy - we had so much leftover. Can’t wait till we comeBack!“
“This place was absolutely outstanding in almost every way possible! I’ve dined at all ranks of Michelin star restaurants across the country, and this place could be deserving in coming years. It also won’t break the bank as it’s only just over $100 per person for a hefty 5 course meal. Cocktails are fantastic and the wine list is curated expertly.The only things that need to improve -This is a Chinese / Cantonese restaurant but only has one Chinese wine….and it’s $700 ??I agree with others that having to add on dessert doesn’t make sense. I’d rather pay more per person and have dessert included.Everything else was perfect and can’t wait to go back!“
“Palette Tea House & Dim Sum is a winner. Located in the Ghirardelli (Chocolate) Square in downtown San Francisco, the dim sum is artfully hand crafted to perfection. The ingredients are fresh; mushrooms hand picked locally; premium wagyu steak; refined Jasmine tea; calming ambience; professional staff; delectable flavors. Highly recommended. Good luck with street parking ?“
“Very crowded- lots of people waiting; which means the food is good! Servers were super busy, yet they spent time understanding my husband’s dietary needs and made adjustments to food preparation. It was a rather long wait to get our food after ordering (30 min) but it WAS WORTH THE WAIT!“
“Really nice place. Ambiance, food, and service were all great. The manager was sweet, brought our kids some chocolate at the end of the meal, which made their day.Kid-friendliness: They were sweet to our kids and the food options were great for kids- shrimp rolls, buns, and rice dishes.“
“So freaking delicious!!! I barely eat Chinese food but this HIT THE SPOT. Yo, EVERYTHING was savory and delicious. Service was great! Food came out pretty quickly. 10/10 recommend! The prices were amazing and definitely makes me want to come back.“
“Parking: There's a parking garage (best on in Chinatown and downtown) only a few steps away from the restaurant. The garage is on Kearny & Clay ( 733 Kearny St, SF CA 94108 ) and the rates aren't too bad.COST:Free 15 mins, 1hr - $4, and add $4/hr for any additional hours. $40ish for a day rate that kicks in after 12 hrs.“
“I tried Delicious Dim Sum for the first time today and it was so good!! Got there around 2ish and there was no line. I ordered the Shrimp Dumplings, Chive & Shrimp Dumplings, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, Pork Shumai, Spring Rolls, and BBQ Pork Bun.“
“Overall great price for quality. Should order online to avoid the long wait (20+ minutes for a to go place is too long)- pork and shrimp shumai was really good- ham sui gok was ok. It was a bit soft, not keeping the crunchy texture- mango pudding was ok, not too sweet but a bit more chewy than I like“
“Extremely kind service. My dad and I are regulars and they always greet us warmly like family. He's first-generation Cantonese and he loves this place.Parking: Not free but cheap. $2/hr.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible. No ramp but none needed. We use wheelchair for my dad.“
“Food was great. Service needs work. We ordered two appetizers, soup and a noodle dish. They brought out the soup, a few seconds later the noodle dish which was followed immediately by one of the appetizers. We could not communicate with the server to ask her to slow down; finally found someone who spoke enough English to translate and took back dishes to keep warm in the kitchen.And forgot our tea; we needed to again wait for someone who spoke English to remind them of that.“
“Recommended by my best friend, we had lunch here on Thanksgiving day. It was so crowded, but luckily, we only waited for around 10 minutes until we got seated. This place is lively with casual dining.They provide various congee, soup, appetizers, buns, dumplings, rice, vegetables, as well as drinks.Let's see what we tried!鮮蝦雲吞麵 / Signature Wunton Noodle Soup ($11.50)Their signature wonton noodle that consists of the thin and straight noodles with chasiu pork, wonton, green onions in a clear and savory soup. A comfort food indeeed!涼瓜牛肉煎米粉 / Beef Bitter Melon Pan-Fried Vermicelli ($16.95)This menu is unique! My first time trying this one. So, basically it is beef with bitter melon that are covered with the crunchy pan-fried vermicelli pancake. I'm not a fan of bitter melon, but this one is considered okay because it's not bitter.香酥蔥油餅 / Green Onion Pancake ($10.95)Oh.. This green onion pancake is full with green onions inside and crispy outside as well! Love it ❤️港式鴛鴦 / Hot Hong Kong Style Milk Tea with Coffee ($3.95)It can be served either hot or cold. We chose the hot one. If HK style milk tea is common, this one was our first time having it with coffee. The coffee taste blended well with the less sweet HK style milk tea. A good drink, especially during the cold weather!“
“Trust me. Asian flavors at its best. Be surprised with real Asian hustling and bustling. If you're looking for top service, you won't get it here. Pay the price and go elsewhere. Cash only.Tons of dishes to choose from. Tons of dim sum as well. White rice with 3 entrees, $5.50!! Dim sum rarely more than $3. A hearty meal for 3.....<$26! Where do you find such deal post COVID??If you like the information, please "like". Thanks“
“The portions here are large for the price. All the food was very tasty and cooked to order. The waitress was very attentive and accommodating. I ordered the wonton soup with beef brisket, house special chow mein, Peking spareribs and string beans. Everything was very tasty. The wontons were very flavorful and the beef brisket added some depth to the soup. The chow mein noodles had a good chew and carried the fragrance from the wok. The Peking spareribs were cooked perfectly, tender and very tasty!I'll definitely be coming back to try some other items such as the beef chow fun and salt pepper spare ribs that I saw other people ordered.“
“Shrimp and pork dumplings（虾饺&烧卖）taste pretty decent. The crepe of the shrimp crepe （鲜虾肠）is pretty thick but the shrimps are nice. We also ordered a turnip cake which tasted oily. Both the turnip cake and the shrimp crepe came out cold :( otherwise the food here is better than what I expected.“
“Solid Cantonese bbq spot in Oakland Chinatown. I've only ever gotten various meats for takeout from here, but everything I've tried was pretty good. My go to is their roast duck, which is $17.50 for half and $33.95 for a full. It's not cheap, but the meat is more flavorful and moist compared to some of the other bbq shops I've tried. Both the siu yuk (roast pork) and chasiu (bbq pork) go for $12.95/lb, so prices are reasonable. I don't like chasiu so I've never had that here, but their siu yuk is good as well. The best deal here is their spiced duck feet and wings, which only go for $3.95/lb. I love snacking on them! There's also seating here so you can order and eat here, but I've never eaten here as I prefer to bring the food home to eat.“
“Incredibly delicious roasted meats, al-dente wanton noodles, flavorful soup and generous portions!There are no menus hanging on the walls so it may feel intimidating at first. The staff don't seem to speak english either, but if you talk to the friendly lady and ask for the menu, she speaks basic english and you just have to point to the item you want. I recommend the roasted duck noodles. Would definitely go out of my way to come back to Kam PO Kitchen!“
“Awesome food, big portions, reasonably priced, attentive service. Dishes came out quick, piping hot and full of flavor. Ordered orange chicken, beef chow fun, honey walnut shrimp, fish and tofu clay pot, spicy stir fry green beans with minced pork, and BBQ fried rice . Every dish was amazing. Usually not a fan of green beans but they made it so well that now I'm a green bean fan. Beef chow fun has good number of beef slices. Would come again whenever visiting China town. Atmosphere nothing to rave about but who cares what it looks like when you're so focused on tasting every dish and deciding if you should order more to take home.“
“Good value for the money. And the dim sum was nice. We had four different items, three pieces, each, for a total of $13. Was plenty for the two of us for a morning snack. There's really nowhere to sit so we walked about a block to a nice park and sat and ate.“
“I would recommend this place to everyone. Great food and very affordable for a family or group. The wait staff were so friendly and helpful. Plus the menu had so many choices, something for everyone. Our waitress helped guide us towards a few of her favorite dishes and they were fabulous. We were seated immediately and the food started coming out within a few minutes of placing our order. We loved it and would definitely eat here again!“
“They have special dishes. I have tried two items. One is rib rice. The other is eel rice. The eel rice was of wooden ear mushroom, orange peel to flavor it, Chinese preserved sausage and eel shreds. Very special item. I like it. It’s very folky. I wouldn’t have tried it if it’s not for them.“
“Good food, good taste, acceptable cleanliness and service. Parking is impossible in the streets. You need to park across in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza parking garage, currently at $2/hr.The restaurant is somewhat comfortable. If you sit next to the entrance it can get cold because of the constant draft from people going in and out.For dinner I usually get the package deal. You get to choose 3 entrees from a given list for $27.99. However rice is not included. After 5 bowls of rice, including tip, the bill came out to $46 for two people.It appears that the business is closed early due to the pandemic. The owners were already rushing to close at 6pm on a Saturday.“
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“Delicious food and variety of items make this a culinary destination. Service has gone downhill over the last year, with an indifferent attitude and lack of coordination from both the front door check in and upstairs reception, coupled by the difficulty to get basic items like water, spices and sauces from the servers who rush by the tables, diminished our enjoyment of the meal.“
“You know you came here for the noodles, so don’t complain about the service or the waitress not asking how your day went. The wontons are good but the dumplings are even better. Their beef brisket over noodles are very good. The pork kidney and liver is also my favorite.“
“Hon Wun Tun House might be modest in looks, but it's a heavyweight champ in the world of Chinese comfort food. Their duck wontons are the real MVP here—picture tender duck morsels wrapped in a delicate, thin skin, taking a swim in a broth that’s rich enough to start its own bank. These wontons could probably solve most of life's problems, or at least make you forget them while you’re dining. And if duck isn't your game, their classic pork and shrimp wontons are equally capable of winning your heart. Swing by for a taste; just don’t expect frills—unless you count the noodles!“
“I am still thinking about my stuffed eggplant. Oh! And the Chinese greens with Garic. Oh! And the lotus paste bao. Oh! And the…You get the idea.Maybe I ate at this place with “rose colored glasses” on - we managed to easily get a parking spot right in front of this spot and it put us in a great mood to begin with.But I am pretty sure it was just the delicious food.Simple Chinatown restaurant with staple dim sum.Vegetarian options: Be careful. Some items seem vegetarian but have fish or shrimp sauce / paste or are cooked in an animal fat. Make sure to ask.Dietary restrictions: Be careful- ask the right questions some things have hidden ingredients and they do not mark anything. High probability of cross contaminationParking: This is downtown San Francisco- god speed.Kid-friendliness: It is a classic Chinatown restaurant- you know your kids will they like seeing roast hanging ducks? Seeing the dish they will be eating in a tank? If so, like mine, than yes!Wheelchair accessibility: Not really. But people make it work.“
“I came here with my parents for lunch and there's lot of open seating. My parents wanted to come here since they missed the eel clay pot rice they grew up eating in China. Even at 12pm there were only 2 other tables that were occupied. They have a large selection on the menu with many chefs and house special dishes. They also serve dim sum here if you're not sure what type of Chinese food you want. Yellow Eel Clay Pot Rice (4.5/5) - the rice was well made, and the crispy rice from the bottom of the pot made for great contrast in texture! It's very close to traditional yellow eel clay pot rice that you can find in China! Steamed White Eel with Black Bean Sauce (5/5) - best dish of the meal! The eel was the perfect texture, slightly crunchy (in a good way) and not mushy. Flavors were bold and nostalgic! Taishan Five Flavor Goose (3.5/5) - the flavors were great but the goose itself wasn't great quality (most likely can't compare to what you find in China) Green String Beans (5/5) - they were just right! Well seasoned in a garlicky stir fry, crispy and light. If you are in the area and looking for authentic Chinese eel or clay pot dishes, you should check out Taishan Restaurant! Fun Fact: They have a karaoke room in the back!“
“I've known of Good Mong Kok Bakery for years and have always had it on my list. It's one of the most popular spots for dim sum in Chinatown for locals and tourists. With a short line, we made a spur-of-the-moment decision to give it a shot! The bakery and dim sum spot operate as take-out only. You're able to view the menu outside and inside. The interior is narrow, noisy, and only fits a handful of people. Order with the ladies, they'll pack it up, and you pay and head on your merry way. Cash is preferred as there's a surcharge for cards. Luckily we came with my companion who could order and speak to them in Cantonese--so he did all the work haha. We ordered a few items to share: Shrimp Dumplings, Pork Shui Mai, and Steamed B.B.Q. Pork Bun. Each item comes with a different set of pieces. My Dad loved the shui mai--strong pork flavor. I enjoyed the har gow as it was plump and tasty. The steamed pork bun was ginormous in size and I ended up sharing it with my companion. I do feel like the pieces could've been bigger (aside from the pork bun) for the price. With sufficient dim sum restaurants in San Francisco's Chinatown, Good Mong Kok is highly spoken of. A quick service spot for all to try with a good dim sum! Located off Stockton Street, street parking is limited in the area.“
“The restaurant was full at lunchtime on a Monday. There was a short wait before I was seated. I ordered a wonton soup $8 and a crispy tomato beef noodles $13.75. It took about five minutes for the soup to come out and another 15 minutes for the crispy noodles to arrive. The wontons were tasty with pieces of minced meat and shrimp. As for the crispy noodles, the chef messed it up. I asked for less sauce and it came out smothered. Most of the noodles were already soggy. There's no sense in ordering crispy noodles if the chef is going to do that. There's only one waitress for the entire restaurant. Service is slow but I don't blame her. Pro tip, the restroom key is tied to a tin can on the bakery counter.“
“I wouldn’t recommend this place when we left it seems like the waiter didn’t want us to leave till we gave him a bigger tip that we already gave him even we put the tip on the table before we were about to leave. We gave him a good amount. The service was terrible. Not coming here ever again.“
“Solid 4/5 for me especially given the prices. Portions are not the biggest, but it's perfect if you aren't going with too many people or you're looking to try many different things. Prices are also very affordable, it ended up being around $13 per person and my group of 6 ordered many different dishes. They known for their rice rolls, which were soft chewy and delicious. However, I feel like they could've given us a little bit more meat especially the pork rice roll. The beef chow was solid the wonton noodle was nothing special and didn't impress me.“
“When I read my prior review I realized how much we enjoyed the food. I was surprised that it appeared that we never went back. I had lunch here recently. I ordered the sliced duck in a spicy garlic sauce. It came with fried rice and hot and sour soup. I liked the duck, although it sorta tasted like beef. I had leftovers. When I took them home and examined the food, something I would never do sitting at a table with 10 women, it was indeed duck. Both the soup and fried rice were excellent. The food came to the table quickly. My to-go order took forever. The prices are higher than the other Chinese restaurants I have lunch at. Despite the higher prices, I will no doubt be back. They have an extensive menu with food that I seldom see on other menus. Also, I would like to try some other dishes“
“It's our last night of a business trip to San Francisco. We asked our taxi driver for a recommendation and he dropped us off there - we are glad he did. We weren't sure what to have, so the owner chose for us. We started with a chicken bao, then clam soup, fried rice paper rolls, pork spare ribs, prawn and beef with broccoli,catfish soup, and then finally, a chicken and prawn fried rice cooked at the table. My favourite was the clam soup. They make a really lovely not-too-sweet iced tea. I totally loved this dinner.“
“It’s a long-standing & super famous restaurant in SF China town, and its fame is of no doubt honestly earned & lives up to. It’s a long drive from Bay Area but it’s 100% worth it. It is one of the very best Cantonese restaurants in Bay Area, I would even say it would make its name back in Canton Guangzhou.The menu selection is down to earth & truly authentic, no fancy fusion here, all real hometown food. Might be leaning towards a higher priceline, compared to China town average, but again, worth it. I would say, no specific recommendations on what to order, just order whatever you want, it won’t disappoint!Might have some limited street parking during the night but it can get difficult during the day, normal SF parking situation. Doesn’t hurt to park further and take a small stroll thu!“
“TLDR: solid food at reasonable priceI ordered a fish and gravy rice and a HK milk tea and the bill came out to just over $15. The HK milk tea was strong and flavorful and fragrant. The fish and gravy rice came out quickly as well and while tasty, would be nice to have some vegetables with it as it only had fish and tofu. Adding some broccoli or something else would help bring some freshness.“
“Shooting Star is one of my favorite and most visited restaurants in the East Bay. Great price with great food, a huge selection of menu, and authentic flavor food definitely push them towards the top of my list. I have been here for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; the quality of the food never falter. You get great appetizers, entrees, and even desserts! I look forward to having a wedding in this restaurant. No joke.“
“Good food and okay service for a lunch. All of the items we tried (and we tried quite a few) were well made and flavorful, and we appreciate the cutting before serving. Not the best dim sum we've ever had but a very solid choice. The atmosphere was also nice.“
“This place has great hours It's a pretty typical Asian restaurant, we seated quickly. We got tea and drinks right away. They have a ton on the menu, almost overwhelming but it's good they have lots of options. We really liked everything we ordered. Also the staff was great, you do need to get their attention for extra stuff or the check. The place is very bright, loud they have different roasted duck hanging in the window, tanks of sea food, I really liked this place. Didn't feel rushed or the need to be super quiet, loved how casual it is here.“