We have a history…read more I've tasted his food at the now closed Aina in the Dogpatch and his pop-up El Chino Grande after the world changed in 2020. He also worked at the now closed Alan Wong's Restaurant on King. That's why we had to talk stories as we enjoyed our feast. Open for a nearly 4 years, I finally found the time and opportunity to dine here. The owners were kind enough to accommodate my party of 21 for a family style early dinner on a Sunday at 5 pm, very special given that they normally are not open Sunday evenings (brunch only Sundays). We were at two communal tables that seat 8 and one that normally seats 6, adding a seat at the end of the table. Not wanting to cut into their prime time service, I asked the owners several months in advance whether we could do a meal for twenty outside of that window and they generously accomodated me. The chef kindly offered me three menus at different price points to choose for our meal. It was a 5-course meal with an amuse served family style with accomodations for food allergies and dietary preferences. I'll highlight the courses from our family style meal menu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=i2PixvdvcEmiPRcpvpP-AQ in no particular order): Tomato & Rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=b4i3BAy24UWkMEMDBaYELA) - lightly toasted early girls, nori, tomato jam. Local halibut dynamite (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=MxM1EXMA_aZ2RN0XSHDhLg) - mentaiko ogo rice, nori rice cracker. Misoyaki black cod (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=RLxbfR_kKI9f-mHQPwwRow) - smoked tomato fumet, roasted jimmy nardello. Short rib (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=CfvTf7i9hjqPljSU4-t_WA) - 10 day dry aged,kalbi braise, red pepper chinichurri. Duck breast (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=nBugGF1Njq9D7n7XRfHkNg) - off menu item. Milk tea bread pudding & Nian Gao butter mochi (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=TLNHEtcRrBEsSyPyqoFsKQ) - brown sugar winter melon, salted egg & macerated strawberry , kinako whip respectively. Amuse bouche (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=ChZbWLWnnergsGEe7JMilw) - tomato and tofu bite. Every dish and bite delivered. Big thanks to Chris and his staff for a wonderfully curated meal. I appreciate his detailed descriptions for every dish he served between each serving of plates by course, explaining his inspiration for each dish. Food is truly a passion for him that he transfers into the food. Thanks also to Marcelle for coordinating everything for our wonderful evening. Looking forward to my next meal there... gotta try that brunch menu! *** Dining options currently due to short staffing from a medical issue: Two tasting menus to choose from for dinner (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=xaT-dB5LNE3byGY5zBIEKg), offered Wednesday to Saturday. Sunday brunch (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=ZoiRzAMhKcvL3Fs3GMIGxQ).

4.5/5 stars This…read morespot was a solid brunch place. Definitely walk with a group or a friend if you're walking down these streets. But once you're in, it's really nice. Service was my favorite part of brunch! The waitress/host working there that day was soo good to everyone. She was all alone and took care of all the tables. We enjoyed all of the food. My favorite was the shrimp toast and the pineapple bun pork cutlet sando (forgot the name but it's on there). Shrimp toast and the boba French toast are notable mentions. I recommend sharing the French toast as a dessert because it's a lot. We got it with the salted yolk custard and it was okay. Not pictured here is the pork over rice dish. I think the pickled veggies, rice and flavors were good, but the pork belly was so chewy. Also not pictured is the chicken wings. Our group liked it. Definitely a shareable plate so you can try everything.

genuinely one of the best spots to go to, it's reasonably priced, very hole in the wall, and…read moreeveryone who works there is so nice. we had another spot that we wanted to hit up (khao tiew), so we didn't order a ton, but that is to say, we definitely could've ordered a ton of the menu. the pancakes were super yummy, big portions, and not too too oily.

This place is your typical Chinese cozy restaurant. If you're looking for cleanliness like a PF…read moreChang's, this is not your place. There was a knat flying around. The women working were nice. The prices have definitely increased from the menu photos I saw on Google. If you're coming here, you're coming for the food and not the ambiance. I ordered the string beans, eggplant, and beef pancake (apparently they're known for this). The egg plant was really tasty. I meant to choose the one with tofu but I ended up pointing to the picture which was without tofu. The egg plant was a tad spicy but very tasty. The beef pancake was good too. I would recommend getting all these.

Service: (5/5) Waiter was so incredibly kind and…read moreaccommodating. I ordered the popcorn chicken to-go and asked if they made it spicy and they said they'd give me the powder. Went to the back for the restroom and they handed me a key without me even asking . Was sitting at a table while waiting for my takeout (which to my surprise they didn't mind at all) and they brought over a cup of water. Food: (5/5) Was craving popcorn chicken late and night and this definitely hit the spot!! The chicken was so tender, crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. My only wish was that they didn't put hot fried food in a plastic container that could easily melt and that there be an option to order pre-mixed spicy popcorn chicken. Ambiance: (5/5) Appreciated that they were open until late, parking was easy to find, and in a very convenient location. Lots of available indoor seating as well.

I was craving fried chicken and noodles and stumbled on this place. It's cute inside but no frills,…read morethere's a lil SF mural and the tables are stainless steel. Service was great and standard, they bring the food to you when it's ready. We ordered the shrimp spring rolls, chicken fried steak with garlic noodles, and chicken 5 spic bhanmi. It totaled around $46 not including tip. I honestly was so pleasantly surprised! The spring rolls were okay but I appreciated the amount of peanut sauce they gave! The chicken was well seasoned and crispy. The garlic noodles were garlicky but not super oily or anything and the texture of the noodles was good a lil past aldente which I personally liked. The bhanmi was so good and it had hella meat and veggies and the bread was good too. I would definitely recommend for a lunch or if your craving fried chicken! I can't wait to try more things from the menu.

Food quality was good! However, quantity was quite less with everything except for tofu.read more

Great food. Great service. Would def go back with friends and family. Thanks Again 606!read more

Dumplings were great price and food quality was really good!! The interior was nice and the workers…read morewere really friendly!!

Had such a wonderful experience at Dumpling Specialist! Everything we ordered was delicious, and my…read morefamily and I really enjoyed the meal. The pork and shrimp dumplings, spinach dumplings, and chive and pork dumplings were all excellent--juicy, flavorful, and definitely on par with some of the best dumplings we've had. The sweet and spicy wings were fantastic, with the perfect amount of crunch, sweetness, and a nice kick. The pan-fried pork soup buns were amazing, and we also loved the Dan Dan noodles. For dessert, the Portuguese egg tart was so creamy inside with a wonderfully crunchy shell, and the sesame rice balls were delicious. The service was excellent as well. Since this is a newer restaurant, there was no wait when we visited. The servers were friendly, attentive, and very welcoming. We were too busy eating and forgot to take pictures! Overall, a great new spot that my family and I really enjoyed. We'll definitely be back!

Original dry fried chicken, top tier. Walnut shrimp amazing…read more Shrimp fried rice was fire Hot and sour soup great. Green beans also good. This was maybe the best meal my whole Bay Area trip.

A bit overrated San…read moreTung on Irving Street in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, offers a textbook overrated dining experience that struggles to justify its massive, block-spanning hype. The defining hurdle of a visit is the notorious wait time, where customers routinely stand on the sidewalk for an hour or more just to be squeezed into a cramped, noisy, and basic dining room. While the legendary original dry-fried chicken wings are decent, they ultimately fall short of their mythical reputation; the signature sweet-and-spicy glaze leans incredibly saccharine and sticky, masking meat that often turns out slightly dry and over-fried. Beyond the signature wings, the rest of the extensive menu feels surprisingly ordinary and heavy-handed with sodium, making standard dishes like the black bean sauce noodles and string beans feel like ordinary takeout rather than a destination meal. Combined with a hurried front-of-house staff operating an "all-business" conveyor belt to clear tables quickly, the rushed environment and inflated, ala-carte pricing leave you feeling like you paid premium time and money for what is ultimately a standard neighborhood Chinese spot. Thanks

We ordered the Taiwanese Fried Pork Chop Noodle, Taiwanese Minced Pork Sauce Noodle, and Grass…read moreJelly Taro Ball Sundae. Everything was delicious! Our server Celine was also very friendly and attentive, which made our experience even better! Plus we got a blind box and got the cutest capybara plush :)

Wandering Geary boulevard you run into some interesting businesses. I have been going to lots of…read moreplaces to get Boba in SF. In some cases it had some food available . It also feels sometimes feels disjointing because there is a lack of space to enjoy some food like popcorn chicken. There is a place which brings all the elements of Boba along with appetizers and meals which includes dishes from Taiwan , Japan, and Hong Kong. This place serves ramen and matcha along with Rice Don for Don Juan de la matcha. It is on Geary boulevard at Teawood Cafe. On a Summer stroll on Geary boulevard with not much sun because Karl the Fog was a paid actor so I landed at Teawood Cafe. Inside it feels as if a Boba store converted into full blown a restaurant. There booths and tables to dine in .The menu has lots of great foods and drinks. You will find about more than three pages in just boba drinks and smoothies which are sweet and some sour like some I see on my social media feed like pickled lime lemon soda. They also have the purple Ube latte and Matcha coconut water for Don Juan la matcha. You even find pasta on the menu like the one saw in SF the Chicken In Salted Egg Yolk Cream Sauce Pasta . I got their Taiwanese fried pork chop with Taiwanese minced pork over rice. It was delicious and savory. I then got the Mango Sago and it was tasty and not too sweet. A good place to land for dessert, drinks, and food. Go to a Summer stroll with the cool "Don Juan" when the Summer time is still "on"and go to a place which sells tofu pudding and "Rice Don"and dishes from Japan and "Taiwan" Go to the "TeaWood Cafe" it has an extended Boba shop with the fun vibe wall "display"the have dishes and drinks are "Type A" with dishes and drinks from Hong Kong to "Taipei"

One of my favorite restaurants in the city and here's why…read more.. - Small and cozy, no frills seating in the restaurant - have a party of four? They'll seat you perfectly at a four seater table, no less or more seats. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait because the restaurant itself is quite small. - The menu is concise and highlights what they're only known for, so don't expect to see any additional random dishes that some Asian spots carry just because i.e. dim sum, chicken wings, fries - Once seated, they'll hand you a menu, and the expectation for the most part is that you'll be ready to order minutes later. If you do take longer to decide what to order, they do not make their rounds to you that quick so it's better to know even before getting seated, what to order - Everything is priced quite fair with the portions, and I noticed everyone who does "over order" ends up walking out with takeout containers My major ick is that when I did order takeout the one time from them, they charged me per container, which felt very nit picky. However, when I did dine in and had leftovers, they did not nickel and dime me for the container and bag usage. I would definitely come back in a heartbeat for their noodles and dumplings, all I truly care for is good food and less so white glove service given the casualness.

Food was mediocre at best. Beef noodle soup was very salty. There wasn't a lot of meat. It didn't…read morelook like the picture. Dumplings were nothing special. The place wasn't very clean. It is a very small establishment with limited seating so there would always appear to be a line. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. I would not return again.

Didn't know what to expect coming here but honestly. DELICIOUS. Havnt had vegetarian mapo tofu in…read moreso long. It was so nice. Eggplant tofu also so good! I would definitely come back. Clean and comfortable atmosphere and great service!

Mamahuhu serves Chinese fusion food. The menu offers interesting pineapple bun sandwiches, house…read morespecials (meat/vegetarian dishes), noodles/rice, and soft serves for dessert. The menu isn't extensive, but there's still a good variety of choices. One of my go-to dishes is the jade fried rice. It's simple and not overly greasy, with small pieces pork, egg, kale, and green onion. There's a house spicy sauce that goes so well with the rice. The tomato garlic chow mein (vegetarian) has a generous amount of tofu, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. The dish is very tomato-y and saucy. The sweet and sour chicken is what you'd typically expect. The chicken was a bit heavy on the batter, but the onion and bell peppers were nice and crisp. Everything is generously covered in the sauce. The restaurant is very simple and minimalistic. Service is pleasant. I've only ever ordered takeout or had them through my old workplace office lunch delivery program (Forkable).

First off......I'm sick with a bad cold or flu, so only ordered Minced Beef with Cilantro soup and…read morewonton with house broth to go. Minced Beef Soup- 5/5 Its a perfect balance with simplicity and execution, and it spotlights the flavor of each ingredient from the egg white to the beef , shitake mushroom, and the cilantro. It is my personal favorite soup at this restaurant, my daughters favorite is the sizzling rice, wife's favorite is the house noodle soup. For me , one of the best spots in the city when it come to dumplings, certain dishes, and soups......all in one spot! Wonton with house broth 4/5 Although this was not as flavorful as the previous soup, it was perfect because it was not oily (greasy), and the wontons were plumper and meatier than I imagined, but that was a positive and gave the broth more punch. The veggies in their were an excellent touch and tasted fresh and not over cooked. I didn't add anything to either soups btw. I have eaten here with family and ordered to go for YEARS, they are super consistent, and my girls (ok, ok, and I) fell in love with soup dumplings (S.1)because of this place. Their pan fried pork soup dumplings (Shanghai Style Pan Fried Pork Buns- S.6 on menu) are AMAZING, depending on your appetite you might only want 1, or you might need to order another 6, lol- These things are pure love. Other dumplings I recommend S.7, S.9 , S.13, and S.18. Also the Shanghai style chow mien is incredible too, and is a staple in my families order. Aside from the variety of dumplings which are all to taste, fresh, and on point, their main dishes are also really good! Yes I am American, and like Americanized Chinese food....that said things we've ordered that made our mouths water with delight: Mongolian Beef, Honey Walnut Prawns, Mu Shu Pork, Sichuan-Style Noodle in Peanut Sauce, House Fried Rice (kids prefer) and Black Truffle with Beef Fried rice (Wife/I prefer) are BOTH really good and throw in their Dry-Braised Green Beans while your at it! I ate 1/2 of both soups for dinner tonight (saving the other half for tomorrow) and I must say while writing this, I am feeling like this soup order was GENIUS because it really checked off all my boxes, and I had Chicken noodle soup with veggies last two days, so I was looking for a healthy/tasty substitute. It was so good, I needed to share with our lovely Yelp community, and the review and rating is long, long overdue

The Shanghai-style chow mein with pork didn't have enough wok hei, and the flavor was a little…read morelacking. The Shanghai style steam pork dumplings were okay, but definitely not the best I've had. The pan-fried pork buns were honestly disappointing. The wrapper was way too thick and hard. The dry-fried chicken wings were also not the one I ate before. Maybe the flavors are adjusted more for American tastes, but compared with the other Shandong restaurant in Sunset, I think that one is much better. As for the price, I personally found it quite expensive. On top of the tax and tip, they also charged an additional fee, which made the overall bill even higher. Overall, I feel the flavors are probably more suited to American customers.