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    Ashyan's Lu Ruo Fan

    4.8 (36 reviews)

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    The best Lu Ruo Fan in SF!
    Vicky K.

    The best Lu Ruo Fan in SF since Taste of Formosa closed! Even better than Red Hot Wok in Cupertino. The moment we spot Ashyan's email opening up the dish for pick up, we immediately jumped on it, since we live outside of her delivery area. Sign up for her email list; watch out for those emails! The flavors are balanced and vibrant. The texture is melt in your mouth goodness. The portion is plenty. There is really no complaints to the dish. 100/10 recommend!

    Lu Rou Fan
    R. S.

    I'm a big fan of small-menu food. You know that what you are going to get is good when the star dish is the menu. You see it most often in street food, but even a few brick and mortars have made their way with limited menus. AshYan fits the bill and delivers in spades with an out-of-sight Lu Ruo Fan. Hearty, rich, and delicious. Do the extra egg, especially when you're splitting it. If you have the option to order an additional item - I also had chicken noodle soup - go for it!

    Lu Ruo Fan (LRF)
    Benny S.

    I been wanting to try Ashyan's Lu Ruo Fan for awhile now, but due to the pandemic and distance I couldn't. More recently they offered delivery in my neighborhood in the Outer Richmond and I jumped on the chance! I ordered the LRF for delivery and it came exactly in the provided timeline. The food was still warm and didn't require any heating! The food is very saucy and never felt dry as some other places I have tried. The meat was insanely tender and the flavors packed a punch. Consistency is also good, I have had this twice now across multiple days with no issues. Reheating the food from the fridge was fine as well the next day. It did no diminish the flavors or textures of the meat. In short I highly recommend trying this at least once :)

    Lu Ruo Fan-tasy
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    Alexander B.

    A friend posted about this Lu Ruo Fan delivery service and I decided to give it a shot. I was not disappointed! I'm not normally a fan of rice-forward dishes, but the sauce had such umami (maybe from the slow roasted meat?) that each bite was lusciously rich. I only ate 2/3 of it and was full - the rest I refried the next morning and scrambled an egg into it (highly recommended). Only downside was that distribution appears to be only occasional. So if a delivery window opens, jump on it!

    Size of the meat
    jane f.

    I was kind of disappointed after becoming very excited by the reviews and watching Chef Sze's YouTube video on Taiwanese Lou Ruo Fan. The meat was more like little minced pieces than small chunks of pork belly. Flavor was very mild. Eggs were over cooked with gray rings around the yolks. I have not eaten this anywhere else before so I can't really compare. Maybe this is the usual way it is made. The chef seem really nice so I gave it 3 stars even though we all were really disappointed.

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    Matt K.

    We got the Lu Ruo Fan with extra tea eggs and I honestly can't stop thinking about their perfect texture drool emoji). And that tender pork just hits! Something about the combination of savoriness and fragrant spices in AshYan's preparation of this dish makes it incredibly comforting yet nuanced. Since the portions are quite generous, we wound up with some leftovers, which for some epic pork fried rice tossed together in the trusty cast iron. Can't wait for the next delivery drop!

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    This was my third time ordering Ashyan's LRF! The meals are consistently delicious, flavorful, fresh and filling. The food, the delivery, and the experience all feel very personal and different than typical restaurant / takeout. I am excited to try new foods, and Taiwanese LRF has become one of my favorites. Ashyan's often switches up the menu and includes something fresh and interesting - this time, Ube (purple yam) milk tea. The portion has been large enough to stretch into multiple meals in the past which allows me to prolong the experience and flavors. It also gives me the opportunity to share the flavor others! Overall, it feels great to support a presumably small business run by someone who cares about embodying a home cooked and personal feeling!

    Lu Ro Fan

    Can't get enough of AshYan's super flavorful Lu Ro Fan with a side of perfectly gooey tea eggs. I haven't been able to find this traditional Taiwanese dish anywhere else in the city prepared with such quality. The portions are also generous enough that I can usually make it last two meals, especially if I add a side of veggies. Ashley is also super sweet and helpful -- very easy to order from. Will definitely be ordering again!

    Ashley's Lu Ruo Fan was the delicious Taiwanese-style comfort food I needed after a long day at work! The meat and rice were perfectly flavored. Excited to have more soon :)

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    So good!!! It's the closest thing to eating LRF in Taiwan without flying there... I highly recommend it--the absolute best!

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    Hearty and savory and delivered straight to your door. How much more could you ask of Taiwanese comfort food? Will happily order again.

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    Piglet & Co

    Piglet & Co

    4.3
    (225 reviews)
    1.4 km

    I always enjoy eating at Piglet & Co. ;) I've enjoyed their honey walnut toast (their signature…read moreitem), the szechuan wings that are dressed in mala honey and served with yuzu ranch, the loco moco (my favorite loco moco ever), milk tea french toast, the pork chop set, and fly's head just to name a few dishes. Oh, and you can't forget the milk tea bread pudding!! The woodear mushroom pickle is a great accompaniment for the rich, indulgent food. Chef Chris is always developing new and fun dishes to try - so you have to keep on coming! I heard steak frites are on the menu, so I need to go back asap. Marcelle, the GM, is always so welcoming at their spot in the Mission. The bar area features TVs that play old-school films, so you can enjoy your meal with a bit of nostalgic entertainment in the background. Stop by Piglet for a comforting meal, you won't regret it.

    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.

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    TeaWood Cafe

    TeaWood Cafe

    4.1
    (172 reviews)
    3.8 km
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    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"

    Casual Hong Kong style cafe with many Asian fusion choices for dessert, drinks, appetizers, rice…read moreplates and noodle bowls. This is the older sister to the newly revamped Noriega Cafe on the other side of the park. Service is good with online or hard copy menu and the ability to order thru your phone using a QR code or thru the wait staff. I prefer the quickness of the wait staff and the ability to ask questions about the food. We ordered: - Rose BBQ Chicken Wings, we're addicted to the wings. - Popcorn Chicken and Taiwanese Minced Pork over Rice plate, chicken in the tapioca batter was perfect and minced pork rice could be better with more minced pork - Beef Brisket Won Ton Noodles with Bock Choy in a Spicy Chili Pepper Sauce, braised brisket was tender, wonton was tasty with shrimp and pork filling, noodles nice and chewy and sauce was chili tingly....good mixture - Rose BBQ Chicken Wings, addictive.... - Watermelon Green Tea Slushie was refreshing - Boba Milk Tea, good light chew boba This restaurant is less busy than its Noriega sister, has decent parking on Geary and is not cramped (tables more spaced out) like the other restaurant. Overall, a good place to get a quick bite or dessert. They also have scratchers, two per table for food or merch. My lucky wife got a blind box containing a stuffie while I got long fries to use next time.

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    RE04. Popcorn Chicken with Marinated Minced Pork Sauce over Rice
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    Yuanbao Jiaozi

    Yuanbao Jiaozi

    4.3
    (852 reviews)
    5.5 km
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    Bought some frozen dumplings here of various fillings from lamb/carrot to pork/napa cabbage. Buy 4…read morebags of 15 dumplings per bag & you get one free bag - that's 5 bags for $50. Just bring water to full boil, plunk them in the pot, stir, watch them float and cook for 8 minutes - voila! Dip in your own homemade sauce of vinegar, soy sauce and chili sauce!

    The Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi famously stated that language is inherently flawed. As I write…read morethis review, I'm reminded of that statement more than ever before, because I simply have no words to describe the treatment I received at this establishment. The closest I could get would be "unacceptable." I arrived at Yuanbao Jiaozi and was immediately forced onto the dirty sidewalk to wait for a table. My surroundings were unfamiliar and scary, and I was told I'd be waiting for a long time. Because of this, I decided to spend a few minutes waiting elsewhere, so that I wouldn't be trampled by people passing by. When I came back and asked about my name, it became clear just how cruelly this restaurant treats its clients. Clearly their fame has gone to their heads, because the server screamed at me to "be careful next time." I felt threatened and unsafe. What does "be careful" mean? Should I be afraid of poison or sharp objects in my food? Should I be checking my mail for suspicious packages? I wasn't even able to see the inside of this evil place because of how rudely I was pushed out. All I could make out were multiple dirty peeling stickers advertising their success and critical acclaim. Yeah, right. This is not a restaurant for the people. This is a restaurant that makes the common man feel threatened and isolated, and they have lost another customer to Kevin's Noodle House. I have never experienced terror like I did at Yuanbao Jiaozi.

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    Mamahuhu

    Mamahuhu

    4.0
    (536 reviews)
    4.1 km
    $$

    The food at Mamahuhu is always delicious. Our go-to dishes are the "Lazi" chicken, perfectly tender…read moreand juicy boneless chicken chunks that have been fried until perfectly crispy, tossed with chilies and Sichuan peppercorn, and the mapo tofu. The chicken comes with a container of mala (spicy, numbing) chili oil and pickles. The mapo tofu comes with a cucumber and celery salad that is lightly dressed in a sesame dressing, which is the perfect cooling complement to the fiery tofu. Unfortunately, what prevents them from getting 5 stars is that their attention to detail is quite literally mamahuhu (马马虎虎). For our last two orders, we requested and paid extra for utensils and were not given them. On occasion, when we order the non-lunch combo of certain dishes, the lunch combo will arrive instead. They are different prices and have different quantities of the main dish. Of course, when we call to ask, we're always instructed to return to the store, which is a bit of a hassle. So word to the wise, double- and triple-check your order before you walk away.

    My first time ordering at Mamahuhu. I got the Braised Chicken & Garlic Noodles ($10)--braised…read morechicken with steamed broccoli, garlic noodles, and sweet & sour plus soy dipping sauces. The garlic noodles were good, though a bit greasy. The steamed broccoli was good. The braised chicken was bland on its own and needed the sauces for more flavor. The sweet & sour sauce was okay, but the soy sauce was tasteless. Overall, I would eat at Mamahuhu again if I'm in the neighborhood.

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    Dumpling Kitchen

    Dumpling Kitchen

    4.1
    (2.3k reviews)
    7.0 km
    $$
    Curbside pickup during COVID-19
    Grab-and-go

    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

    Went again recently and dined in person. Parking around Taraval is difficult to find though there's…read morea few paid parking spots near the gas station a block up. Portions are large and prices are decent for this neighborhood spot! The interior is spacious and the food comes out quickly. Their pan-fried pork bun is perfectly crisp on the bottom and has flavorful soup! Cons: - There's a bunch of flies all over the place which was very annoying to deal with during the meal - Their wonton in chili oil was bland in both meat and chili oil

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    Ashyan's Lu Ruo Fan - taiwanese - Updated July 2026

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