Heard great things about this place and came here on a Sunday with some friends. Make sure to come…read more30 mins before opening to put your name down, the wait is very long and they run out of their specials towards the end of the night. (We came 20 mins before opening and wait was already 60 mins). The restaurant was small and cozy and the staff was very friendly Clay pot rice: this was my favorite dish out of everything we tried. The rice was perfectly oiled and crispy and the sausage was delicious Mapo spaghetti: I normally don't go for fusion dishes like this but this dish was surprisingly very yummy. A little too salty though if I were to be picky XO escargot: the XO sauce was delicious with the milk bread that it comes with. Steamed cod: this was one of the specials of the day and I'm glad we ordered it! The fish was very soft and light. Overall, great experience, yummy food, but not sure if it's worth the wait!

Five of us dined here to celebrate a birthday. According to the one who managed to get the…read morereservation, it's quite popular and the reservation is one of the coveted ones in SF. Anyway, having tried it, I can say it was good, but not so good that I'd expend that much energy to secure the reservation. Have to say, service was really great. Servers were attentive without being overbearing, which is always welcome. We ordered several dishes and dined, as they suggested, family style. To start, we were given two complimentary dishes, the roasted peanuts and the smashed cucumbers; both were nice appetizers. We ordered the Chiu Chow green beans, the Mongolian beef noodles, the claypot rice with lop cheung and bacon, the salt 'n peppa prawns, and the whole fried petrale sole, the last two being on the day's "specials" board. The winning dish was definitely the green beans. All the food was good, but seemed to be a bit overly salted and highly spiced. The piece of beef I had from the Mongolian beef noodles was tender, but one of my friends thought her piece was a bit tough and too chewy; we all thought the beef could have been cut into smaller or thinner pieces. We also shared two desserts since it was a birthday celebration (there are only three options offered). We had the red bean shaved ice and the mango pudding. Both were good (not "oh, boy, yummy" good, but good). Nice to try. The price wasn't outrageous ($200 including tax and tip), but I think this will be a "been there, done that" experience for me unless a friend absolutely wants to go again.

Craving a comforting Chinese meal in Chinatown during your SF trip? Look no further than Hon's Wun…read moreTun House. Honestly when my fam and I visited SF we didn't have much of a food itinerary. We just stumbled upon this spot and all the pictures outside of the restaurant looked so good, so we had to go in for lunch! We tried their beef wonton noodle soup, bot and sour soup, pan fried juicy dumplings, beef cheung fun, and rice with orange chicken. Everything was super tasty and authentic. Definitely worth checking out :)

Beef brisket won ton noodle soup…read more One of ct's staples didn't recognize the place been too long. Definitely hit the spot but portions are a little small. Soup was delicious and their chili oil was definitely one of the best I've ever had might've killed the whole jar . Was eating with my eyes and we got "cherng fun" beef rice rolls. Don't do it. Not even close to dim sum style. Dumplings weren't too bad.

Honestly, I didn't even glance at the menu prices before ordering--I was just on a mission to try…read moretheir wonton noodle soup and BBQ duck rice. When the bill came out to a grand total of $16 out the door, I had to double-check the math! My mind was officially blown.Is it Michelin-star dining? No. But the taste is surprisingly solid, and for that price point, it is an absolute steal. Beyond the food, I fell in love with the authentic, no-frills vibe of the place. It is the perfect, straightforward spot to grab a quick, cheap bite when the craving hits. I am already planning my next visit! 說實話，點餐的時候我連看都沒看價格，一心只想嚐嚐他們的雲吞麵和燒鴨飯。結果結帳的時候，總共竟然只要$16！我當時都懷疑是不是算錯了，簡直驚呆了！要說這是什麼米其林頂級美味，那倒不至於，但味道確實挺不錯。就這個價格而言，性價比簡直絕了！除了食物，我還特別喜歡這家店原汁原味的市井煙火氣（地道氛圍）。如果你想隨便找個地方速戰速決、飽餐一頓，來這裡準沒錯。我已經決定下次還要再來！

My my! Chinatown was def in my places to checkout in San Francisco!! This place has a big following…read moreon instagram, glad we checked it out. Only one server was present for the entire place and she did a fantastic job! We ordered a bunch of things: roast pork, mangolian beef, Singapore noodles and kung pao chicken. Roast pork with rice was soo damn good! Everything was devoured but we all felt the Mangolian beef was onion forward. There was almost no beef present in the dish. Overall, even with the beef dish, we loved it. Grand total was $70 (including 20 percent tip).

Great Cantonese restaurant in SF that's good for family-style affairs. I came with a group of 8 and…read moreeveryone enjoyed the food and was stuffed! We got the A Banquet menu for 5-6 people with some dish add-ons. Going down the list of items I tried: - Salt and Pepper Dungeness Crab: My favorite dish from here. There were huge chunks of crab meat and I enjoyed the crispy and flavorful batter coating. This was cooked well and cracking the shell was relatively easy. The meat could've been more succulent, but this was still great. The pricing for this dish alone is market pricing. - R&G Cantonese Appetizer Combo: This came with Peking duck, char siu, cold baby octopus, and jellyfish. Everything was good and tasty! Especially liked the jellyfish texture. - Crystal Prawns w/ Pine Nuts: Solid, not mind-blowing though. - Black Pepper Steak Cubes w/ Macadamia Nuts: The steak was tender and flavorful. I also enjoyed the crunchy macadamia nuts. - Fresh Crab Meat & Fish Maw Soup: Generous amount of crab and fish meat and was warm and comforting. You do have to self-season though. - Roasted Chicken: My first time having a chicken cooked like Peking duck and this was great. I liked the crispy chicken skin. The meat was on the dryer side, but it is chicken meat. - Virginia Ham with Tender Greens: Interesting name for this dish lol. This actually quite good and flavorful. We got this instead of the dried scallops which was part of the Banquet A menu which was odd. This wasn't communicated to us. - Crispy Thai Style Sea Bass: This was just okay for me and too sweet and sticky for my taste, but my other family members really enjoyed this dish. - Yang Chow Fried Rice: Solid fried rice that went well with all of the dishes. - Crispy Mixed Seafood Noodles: Standard, nothing mind-blowing. Not included on the A Banquet menu, we added this on. - Dessert: Almond jelly with red bean. Not too sweet and a nice finish. Overall, I enjoyed everything! We were a group of 8 and the Banquet A with the added noodle dish was enough to satiate us all. We even left with some leftovers. This restaurant uses a lazy Susan for big parties for sharing. The staff here were pretty attentive and accommodating. They helped clean messes and provided fresh plates. Overall, a solid experience here. I would come back just for the crab dish.

Great food and really strong drinks! I would definitely come back. We weren't super sure on what we…read morewanted but the waiter gave great suggestions. I would highly recommend making a reservation and not doing a walk-in unless going on off-peak hours.

Take-out classic BBQ spot -- $34 for a full duck, which is not bad these days given it fed 3 people…read morenicely. The duck was well seasoned, juicy, and had plentiful meat without being overly fatty or skinny, My favorite part about good roast duck is the skin, and I loved how it was nice and thin and well marinated without a massive layer of fat underneath as they sometimes do. Roasted pork was also great -- perfectly crispy skin, juicy and tender pork meat, and nice seasoning on the meat. It did have the gamey taste of pork a bit but I didn't mind since the textural experience was so wonderful. Next time would just make my own rice, but honestly don't even need rice that much because the star of the show is the juicy meats here.

Not to be confused with the new Cheung Hing Dim Sum restaurant that just opened about two blocks…read moredown the street at the corner, also on Noriega! This one is located across the street from Safeway and it is strictly a takeout only, mostly BBQ items and Chinese home style dishes. Whole roast duck is now $34. There is a 3% sur charge if you use credit card. Free run chicken is $8.50 per pound and a whole is almost 3 pounds so $25. The chicken was tender and the ginger sauce helps with the white breast parts. It helps with ordering if you speak Cantonese here. There's usually a line earlier in the day and it's a no frills neighbor place that has been around for decades.

I really liked this place! The food was not super greasy unlike some of the other Cantonese…read morerestaurants that we have tried in the Chinatown SF area. Also, the prices were so low! Great value tasty dishes whipped up quick and served hot to your table, what's not to like?

Clay pot, a classic Hong Kong dish, is a feature here in the heart of Chinatown - a welcomed…read moreexperience for the uninitiated and an excellent callback to a traditional staple. Situated on the second floor, Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant, is elevated above the rest, literally and figuratively with their quality of food and service, high churn and freshness, and comfort in dining space. Upon climbing the carpeted steps up to the restaurant, we were greeted by the staff and were seated by the window. Despite being located in a building with no air conditioning, the heat doesn't linger much here when the windows are open feeding in the fresh bay air. Furthermore, the spacing between tables is efficient allowing them to pack tables for large and small groups alike but still have enough room to eat comfortably. We were given menus and offered tea and waters to get us started. The menu is quite extensive beyond clay pot dishes as it includes many popular favorites typical of Chinese restaurants (noodle and rice dishes, chicken/beef/pork, and veggies) but also eclectic options like frog legs. For those looking to quench a thirst, they have soft drinks out of cans, bottled juices, beers, and wines. The menu is full of pictures so you'll get a nice visual of what you'll expect to feast on. Naturally, we got a few things as were famished from the day full of adventure. Salt & Pepper Frog - these crispy and meaty bits are lips smacking good; they're great starters for the meal as well as an introduction to some exotic food Snow Pea Sprouts with Garlic - cooked really well with large chunks of garlic. Seasoned well but it does have a bit more oil than your typical home cooking - so delicious though! Dried Bean Curd Lamb Clay Pot - protein rich dish with succulent chunks of lamb and tofu slathered in a sauce in search of a bowl of rice to pair with. Just one of these can easily feed two! Beef Stew Clay Pot with Bean Curd & Mushroom - juicy pieces of beef and braised tofu and mushrooms hit home with a nice balance of protein and veggies. This hearty dish will fill you up. Steamed rice - nothing special, but it does cost extra and doesn't come with any of the clay pots. You're going to want some so make sure you get a bowl or two. The service is exceptional here compared with other sit downs of this caliber in Chinatown. The staff members are personable, quick to serve and refill beverages, and accessible when the need arises. It does get busy here so the small staff may have trouble during rushes. Given the older building, naturally the small bathroom is expected. Surprisingly though, they have free WiFi here so I suppose for those looking for a pit stop in your city trek to regroup or for the locals looking to camp a bit for work, you've come to a great place to grab a bite too! Overall, Hong Kong Clay Pot represents the Hong Kong cuisine exceptionally well and is accessible, affordable, and delicious. The menu covers a variety of items and will be sure to satisfy everyone in your party. Everything is made fresh and is balanced in flavor, texture, and nutrition. Tourist or local, you'll be welcomed with hospitality. Each meal is meant for family style and will be sure to fill each stomach up while encouraging community building during your dining experience. Get a taste of Hong Kong simply by stepping foot into San Francisco Chinatown!

Stopped by Yongzi Ji for an early Saturday breakfast right when they open at 11:30 am. The place…read morewas still quiet, so we were seated immediately. We ordered : - Braised beef wonton noodle soup : noodles had that perfect springy bite, the broth was light , well seasoned & comforting. The braised beef was melt in your mouth tender, and the wontons were fresh, plump, and juicy. Everything was on point. - Fish porridge : I appreciate that the congee is not too soupy/ watered down. It was hearty and fish was delicately cooked just right, not dry or rubbery like some places. - Curry fish balls with pork rind : Good side dish, nicely seasoned with a spicy kick which we loved. Parking was relatively easy, there's metered spots across the street. Service was fast & efficient, the aunty who served us was super friendly and on top of everything. The interior is clean and comfy with a chill, welcoming vibe. Definitely planning to return, especially for another bowl of that beef noodle soup!

Came here with my boyfriend and it was a great chill date spot!…read more Good: - The value of the family dinner is insane - we got the Hong Kong style and it came with like 5 different dishes - I liked the eggroll, very crispy and came with a super tasty sauce - The fried rice was really good - We ended up with so much food we had another meal to bring home - and for less than $20 each! - Service was incredibly fast and also they were very nice Bad: - It's a bit hectic inside since it gets busy! Overall, it was such a good deal and the staff were really efficient and nice and would come back!

Always great. Fantastic service, well executed food, nice ambiance. We've been here 5+ times and…read moreevery single time has been fantastic. Every single dish is very well made, perfect flavors and ingredients. Highly recommend.

It's expensive for what it is, despite its humble decor. If you're hopping into the city and are…read morelooking a dim sum fix, you're better off going somewhere in Chinatown or Sunset. This location is small but we were able to walk in during Saturday around lunch time. The food wasn't bad but it feels like we paid a premium just to be there.

Good food, fast service despite the long line. It's helpful…read moreto check yelp for the menu ahead of time.

Easily worth putting this on your list for lunch. Food was delicious and having pictures of what…read moreyou're ordering made it so easy! Order from my favorite to least favorite: Steamed Pork Bun- huge portions and incredible flavor. Great proportionally as well with bun to meat ratio. Shrimp Dumplings- huge chunks of shrimp Baked Scallion Bun- delicious Shui Mai Baked Pork Bun- skippable if you get the steamed bun as this will pale in comparison.

Came with a friend on a Monday night with a reservation. It seemed like you could get counter…read moreseating without a reservation but would highly recommend one. We got the Cantonese Roast Duck bone-in with a combo of rice and veggies and the Sweet and Sour Pork. The duck is juicy and crispy, definitely the star of the show. I liked the meat juices to dip it into, and the plum sauce was good as well. Definitely needed the rice and veggies to cut through the oil. The Sweet and Sour Pork was good; I've never had it with lychees in it, and it was surprisingly very nice! The meat was a little dry but the sauce balanced it. It's also another dish that you need some kind of rice or carb to really soak up the sauce in. Great duck in a nice atmosphere, a little pricey but a crowd pleaser. Waiters were a bit slow with water refills because it was so busy. Just as a heads up, I had no reception inside of the building but I got reception instantly when I stepped outside. Would come back for a special occasion!

I thought that their duck skin was executed very well and was definitely one of the highlights of…read morethe meal. However I found their duck to be very fatty to the point where I couldn't take more than a few bites without feeling uncomfortable. The taro shrimp cakes were fried excellently though and were not overly oily unlike the duck. I think I would still prefer the casual delis in SF Chinatown proper for more flavorful and less greasy duck.