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    3.6 (498 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Orawan S.

    Good spot for local Chinese food with reasonable price and cleanliness inside the restaurant. Server was so nice and food came out fast and delicious.

    1. Hot and Sour Soup and 1. Sweet and Sour Pork
    Rudy H.

    I was bored this evening and kinda hungry after work. As I walked home my initial thought was heading to the Korean restaurant on Sutter Street and get my favorite grilled chicken gizzards, but for some reason I ended up here. Dang it, one more block! Anyway, I just live directly across the street. Maybe it was the convenience of not having to walk back one block up, I didn't know. I ordered sweet and sour pork & hot and sour soup. The sweet and sour pork batter was hard as rocks and hot & sour soup was too salty. Dang it, it was just one more block.

    1. Hunan General Tso's Chicken
    April E.

    Was walking by after looking at Christmas lights and decided to stop in for dinner. It's a small hole in the wall shop, but definitely worth stopping in. The food was delicious, no weird textured chicken that you get at a lot of places. It was a bit pricey for the amount of food that you get but it's to be expected in the city. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try, I had the general tso chicken and white rice. The man that was working was kind and answered all of my questions without hesitation, great service.

    Beef Bean Curd
    Lisa X.

    Delivery lunch while working. Had this a while ago. Ordered the beef bean curd and an order of potstickers. Not a bad lunch, your average Chinese food. No interaction with service staff as this was a delivery. By the way, I read another review saying their phone number is wrong, so I just look it up and send Yelp an update. Here it is in case they don't update it or takes a few days. (Four-1-Five) 563-1085. Hope that helps everyone.

    Wire found mid-bite

    I've loved coming here since I moved, but after finding this metal object in my food as I was literally chewing, I would never eat here again. Such a hazard.

    2. General Tso's Tofu 2. Vegetable Chow Mein 3. Vegetable Delight
    Rachel S.

    This place is so good! They have amazing tofu. Definitely plenty of veggie options. They're super fast, too.

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    Michael B.

    Visited the city for a few days. Wanted an early dinner and wanted take out. Chinatown was in walking distance but the place I wanted to go to wasn't open. Ended up here. The photos I saw online didn't look too appetizing. But thought "it's San Fran! The worst Chinese is still pretty decent." I was wrong. This is a 2 star spot. That should tell you pretty much everything. I ordered the beef chow mein and the Hunan General Tsuo 's Chicken. The chow mein in comparison to every other chow mein I've had was lacking in flavor. It just felt like the bare minimum was done to cook it. The chicken was simply okay. Felt like it could have been tossed a bit better so that the sauce could be coated all over and not just on one side. Came in on a Tuesday around 4pm. There were a couple eating inside and two people picking up. The host was also the cook. So taking my order was a little slow. The seating area was okay. The ambiance was not memorable. Wouldn't eat here. It's clean. But because it's very casual. I would say it's probably more of a quick lunch spot rather than a date night spot. There was barely an aroma in the air when I entered and should have left at that point but I talked myself into it because it wasn't really expensive. It's about 10-13 dollars per item.

    Connor M.

    I feel like this store is a hidden gem on Bush Street. We came here on my friend's recommendation as she tends to come often. The restaurant seemed very casual and not a lot of people eating but they had a lot of delivery. We got seated right away and the food came out quickly as well. We thought that the portions and the pricing were good as well. As for the food, they were good. They seemed fresh and well made. I will definitely come again.

    1. Chicken Chow Mein

    Amazing staff, always fresh out the kitchen food. 10/10 recommend. Very cozy and traditional establishment.

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    Chow mien was odd and sweet. Shrimp were funky. That's long enough, not every review has to be a novel

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    Crab Rangoon + wonton soup!! My fav quick Chinese food- nothing fancy, good delivery and easy

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    For take out-Good food at a good price- and fast! Especially enjoyed the Shanghai noodles and broccoli beef

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    Food is always on point! Tend to always order take out and it's ready pretty fast but quality is always excellent

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    They're horrible. The food is terrible, it came out cold, and the portions are tiny. They're the worst Chinese food in SF. THE WORST.

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    4.2
    (459 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    We were visiting SF and my sister highly recommended Four Kings, so we had to try it out during our…read moretrip! Our party of 4 ordered the fried hawt rabbit, spicy Singaporean crab with fried milk bread, Hong Kong black pepper steak, and beef chow fun noodles to share family style. Overall, we were super impressed with all the food. Everything other than the chow fun were super unique, but all the flavor combinations worked so well together. While the chow fun wasn't unique, I'd say it's still a very solid dish. Everyone in my party left full and satisfied. The food is a bit on the pricey side for it what it is, so I wouldn't come here regularly but I think that it's worth coming for a special occasion. Service here is super friendly and attentive--our waitress checked in on us frequently and brought us extra napkins and gloves for our food, which was super appreciated. This restaurant is on the smaller end and does have a long wait, so if you can, I'd recommend making a reservation.

    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.

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    Palette Tea House

    Palette Tea House

    4.1
    (2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    Strong five star experience…read more I came here for a work dinner and it felt like the food just kept coming. I wish I had a better memory of everything that I ate, but there was too much. I do remember that I absolutely loved the Peking duck. They came with very thin, I can only describe it as tortilla crêpe things that you would put it in. I love this so much better than the standard buns. I also loved the fried string beans. It was tempura fried and very light. It didn't taste greasy at all. Out of three places we went to dinner for work, this was my favorite by far. It is right in Ghirardelli Square so there's a lot of things you can walk around and do either before or after. Service was great. They were very attentive. The restaurant itself was very open and lit well. They had us in a back area so it was easy to chat with my coworkers. There wasn't a single dish I didn't like so I would highly recommend coming here.

    We came in at 7 pm and the kitchen closes at 7:30, but no problem. We ordered some wine and our…read morevarious dumplings. The mango kissed Seafood crispy came out first & it was so delicious & it really set the tone for a positive & flavorful dining experience My favorites were the classic Ha Gow Shrimp Dumplings & the Chicken Soup Dumplings "XLB", but everything we ordered was very good. Service was attentive and kind. The dining area is colorful, bright & upbeat. This location is also in Ghirardelli Square, so it is a fun, bustling area with lots to see and do before or after your meal. If you'd like a more authentic dim sum meal, perhaps you may enjoy heading to Chinatown to experience a more traditional set of dim sum offerings, but for our purposes today, this was more than adequate. Peace!

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    Hon's Wun-Tun House

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    4.1
    (698 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    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

    This is the kind of restaurant where you need to go in knowing what's good here, so let me break it…read moredown. Get: - house special wonton noodle soup - any wonton noodle soup but try the house special first - pan fried pork dumplings; watch your tongue, it's HOT - curry beef stew - spicy wontons (appetizer); the sauce slaps Pass on the hot and sour soup, it's neither hot nor sour here. I'll report back when I've tried more of the menu but if you somehow need to order more than what I've listed above on your first visit, you're built different from me. Try to come for an earlier lunch, like before 12:30pm, because a line tends to build up outside. There's a tablet for you to join the waitlist when you enter the restaurant, make sure to join the waitlist!! If you're a solo diner (or even a party of 2), they may ask if you're willing to skip the line by sharing a table. Communal dining is fun, say yes! The inside is clean and spacious, but very noisy and hectic-feeling with waitstaff rushing about.

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    Interior, there's more seating behind that partition.
    Interior, there's more seating behind that partition.
    Braised Tofu + Seafood in Clay Pot
    Braised Tofu + Seafood in Clay Pot
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    Harborview Restaurant & Bar

    Harborview Restaurant & Bar

    4.0
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    Harborview serves premium food and their dim sum are seemed to order; always fresh and super tasty…read more I've been here numerous times for yum cha (dim sum bunch) before, and trying their HH (Happy Hour) for the first time today.. and it was just simply excellent!!! The quality dim sum that we've come to expect.. plus two delightful bonuses: Excellent Margarita and their OMG - so Tasty and Addicting Tofu Fries!! YUM yim yummmmy!! Service is excellent and their wait staff checked on us every now and then, and everyone is always friendly and helpful. Nicely located in EC4; the restaurants is always super clean and comfy for hanging out. Their balcony seating also very nice, weather permitting. Bonus: they also validate parking, at (I think ) $6 off your parking rate at the Embarcadero's. Great good + Great service! Recommended!!!

    I'm posting this review a little later, but this experience happened during a visit about a month…read moreago and it has stayed with me. One thing that stood out was the restaurant's mandatory 18% gratuity, which is automatically added to every bill. While I understand and respect service charges, I also believe they should come with a reasonable standard of service. During our meal, we politely asked our waitress, Lily, if she could please bring us some soy sauce whenever she had a moment. In response, she audibly sighed, turned her head, and rolled her eyes, which felt unnecessarily rude and unprofessional. Throughout the rest of the meal, whenever we thanked her for bringing our dim sum, she didn't acknowledge us, and simple requests like refilling our water were ignored while she happily chatted with other coworkers and the table immediately next to us (which appeared to be people she knew outside of work). The rest of the staff seemed normal-friendly, which made this interaction stand out even more. Had the gratuity been optional, I would have tipped based on the service we received. Because it was mandatory, paying an 18% service charge for an experience that lacked basic courtesy and attentiveness felt particularly unfair and disappointing. This was my second visit here, but it seems bad service is not uncommon based on other yelp reviews.

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    Black Sesame Mochi with Grated Peanut
    Enjoy dining or Happy Hour on our spacious patio!
    Enjoy dining or Happy Hour on our spacious patio!
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