I saw online that this place is one of the most sought after reservations on Open Table. I tried my…read moreluck at getting a reservation and was pleasantly surprised when I was able to get a reservation! Reservations open 3 weeks in advanced at noon. Walk ins are also welcome. One note is that parking can be a bit challenging so get there a bit early. The inside is lively and filled me with so much nostalgia with the decor. The staff is really attentive and friendly. I also appreciate the free peanuts and cucumber salad that you get when you're seated. My boyfriend and I ordered a lot of food because we wanted to try so many things! The lamb skewer was super moist and had a nice flavor. The XO escargot with milkbread had a nice buttery, garlic taste. The milk bread was fluffy and when dipped in the sauce it tasted very rich. We also got the clay pot rice and it reminded me of when I had it in China. The rice was crispy at the bottom and well seasoned. My favorite dish of the night was the squab. It was cooked excellently and the skin was really crispy. The five spice powder on the side really brought out the flavor of the meat. The eggplant was cooked well and portion was good but it didn't stand out as much as the other dishes. Overall, I would visit this place again. It definitely lives up to the hype. The squab and and clay pot rice were the stand outs to me but all the other food was really tasty as well.

I saw a random 9:15pm reservation for 2 available, so I snagged it, excited for this very hyped…read morerestaurant. Was it worth it? Honestly, I think I have to readjust my expectations for the SF food scene. If there were no wait/reservation, I would think of this as a very solid restaurant (hence the 4 stars). The beef chow fun is on par with ones I'd get in NYC Chinatown, and was actually not very overpriced. Our server was very sweet but only recommended things that my friend did not love (seafood/spicy food). I was excited for the spicy cabbage, hoping it'd be comparable to the addictive spicy cabbage at Uluh (NYC). I was disappointed. The popcorn chicken was a bit dry; I would not get it again. The mapo spaghetti had heat, but not much flavor, and it was okay for me - worth getting because it sounded intriguing, but fell short of my expectations, especially since I've made mapo udon, mapo ramen, and mapo pie at home that were better. The escargots with milk bread was definitely my favorite; sourcing escargot alone is a plus and it was very well-executed. The milk bread was fantastic, pillowy and soft. Our server was very nice and offered to move us to the cute window seats after we were already seated at the counter, which I really appreciated. However, would I spend energy trying to get a reservation here or waiting in line? Absolutely not. It makes me sad to think that this is the pinnacle of Cantonese food in this city full of Cantonese people, but I guess it makes me extra appreciate food in NYC.

Perfect atmosphere. Portions were just what I was looking for. Yummy and service was awesome.read more

Wanted to avoid the ritual of going to North Beach and get Italian and getting a pastry somewhere…read more Decided on China Town went to Yelp to find a place and here we are. Ambiance Very modern restaurant very clean. Customer Service Host asked us if we had reservation and we did not, we were seated shortly, thank u. We had a male server but got switched halfway thru service. He was very polite and suggested garlic chicken or salt and pepper fish, he was right. Salt and Pepper Fish Did not look like much however this fish was breaded and cooked perfectly. Fish was moist and so much flavor. 606 House Fried My wife loved it. I liked it alot. Will return to try the garlic chicken next time.

Our server was so nice and friendly! She was smiling, happy and made us feel like a valued customer…read moreas soon as we sat down. This was our 1st time there and it was busy! I had the Dan Dan Noodles which I found to be very flavorful. Had the sticky rice shu mai (which was a different take on regular shu mai) and I did enjoy it. I liked how the wrapper was chewy. It's a small restaurant on Kearney St steps away from Chinatown and North Beach.

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 4/5 Overall: One of my go tos in Chinatown if I want noodles. The extended review... Food: Guilin Beef Rice Noodles - 4/5 - There's a hearty potion of beef and noodles and the flavor is quite nice. What u don't know is if you get a bone every single time. I may have just gotten lucky. Service: 4/5 - Friendly and attentive service. Ambiance: 3/5 - Seating is a little tight in this spot. Portion to Price: 4/5 - As I mentioned above the portions are quite good here compared to others.

Palette Tea House in San Francisco is always a pleasure to work with and visit for dining with my…read morefamily. I recently had the opportunity to work with their team again for a wedding at Fort Mason, and I've also DJed a wedding reception at their San Francisco location. Both experiences were excellent. I've DJed hundreds of Chinese style banquet wedding receptions and the staff at Palette Tea House are always on point with their food and service. Their staff is friendly, professional, and very easy to work with, which makes a big difference as a vendor in the wedding industry. They consistently provide great service, a welcoming atmosphere, and amazing food. I've also eaten at this location a couple of times with my family, and the food has always been really good! Their dim sum is especially good! Whether you're dining in or hosting a special event like a wedding reception, Palette Tea House does an amazing job everytime. I definitely highly recommend them!

This caters to non Asian clientele. Bougie dim sum resto…read more It was nice ambiance and service was good. Glad I tried won't be back.

We just discovered our favorite peking duck @yh_beijing in SF…read more The skin was next-level crispy. It was not greasy, not heavy, just pure crunch. We tried it Beijing-style dipped in sugar and I was SHOCKED at how good it was Then they bring out the rest of the duck sizzling hot, wrapped in a lighter, thinner wrapper (as a Vietnamese girl, I usually love the sweet bao but this one let the duck shine) Tip: make a reservation since they serve it fresh and you might be too hungry to wait

BIG TIP: You need to make a reservation to order their famous peking duck…read more We walked in on a Sunday afternoon, no other customers. It was nice having the place to ourselves. But it takes them over an hour to prepare the duck, so we weren't able to try it. Everything else was pretty good, but nothing I'd really make the trek (and find difficult parking!) for. We got the duck cups, duck curry, corn soup, and chow mein. Next visit will be for the peking duck, hopefully sometime in the future when I can muster the mental bandwidth to try and find parking in the area again.

Delicious and authentic! I ordered peking duck, Beijing Dalu noodles, Beijing yogurt and almond…read moretofu. Also good service. Everything went well

Very tasty!…read more Authentic Peking style food (8 am from Beijing). Great service as well!

Little bit small interior. Nice big XLB (xiao long bao), crispy green pancake, flavorful Sichuan…read moredumplings (could be spicier), and good eggplant/green bean dish. Service was pretty fast, in and out quick with food being served quickly as well

Delicious Cantonese food my Cantonese family enjoyed! We came around 4:30 pm on a Sunday and joined…read morethe waitlist as they were pretty busy but only waited about 10 mins to be seated. Interior is pretty spacious and modern with a good amount of tables. We shared 4 dishes among 4 people and were full. Service was pretty quick. Portions are good though prices are on the higher end. -Wonton noodle soup (4.5/5): delicious! savory and juicy wontons, thin and chewy noodles, light and comforting broth -Seafood pan fried noodle (5/5): so good, one of the best pan fried noodles I've had! The sauce was nicely savory without being too salty or bland. Came with a variety of seafood -Salt & pepper pork spareribs (3.5/5): nicely seasoned and crispy though the spareribs were either too bony or fatty so there wasn't much meat

Gave this a try for late breakfast or lunch while in town. Service was very prompt and easy to get…read morea table. Had soup dumplings, pork and shrimp sui mai and lastly Szechuan boiled beef in flaming chili oil. All were pretty good. Really liked the soup as it was the real deal with peppercorns and all. Would go back and try more things off the menu next time in town. Just was a light lunch so didn't experiment too much.

Another great visit at Osmanthus! Delicious food. Great service. Love the atmosphere…read more I am impressed with their tea selection. There's just so many to choose from! This visit we tried Alishang Milk Oolong. It was absolutely wonderful! It's not milky, yet it has a lovely milk feel.