Fried chicken wings are worth the hype, even when eaten cold. Phone orders very prompt.read more

The Wings. There's two kinds, but I think it's the original braised chicken wings. Get them, have…read moreyour life changed.

Small store, limited seats, you need to make reservations in advance. Otherwise, you'll usually…read moreneed to wait until 9 or 10 pm if walk in. Food was great! Cocktails were good. We love this place.

Read about a lot of hype about this restaurant and my friend secured a coveted Friday night dinner…read morereservation here, so we decided to give it a try. It's kind of a tiny hold-in-the-wall space at the edge of Chinatown, removed on the outskirts of the very busy central shopping & market districts, and I would not have even noticed it had I been casually walking around not looking for it. Underneath a learning center and with only a faint front facade, inside is a world of good food in a tight tiny space, bustling positive energy & vibes, and a uniquely Hong Kong dining experience that's a lot cleaner than the surrounding Chinese restaurants. At first glance of the menu, I didn't think that there would be much for us to eat here. I mostly stick to vegetarian & lighter fares, especially when dining before weekend concert or entertainment adventures. Once inside, we were greeted by a very cordial hostess and many friendly waitstaff. They proceeded to guide us through the menu and were very patient & attentive with our indecisiveness & slow speed to order. Once we figured out our selections, they were very happy to place our order and quickly brought out our selections. Every dish was well-presented. Portions can be a bit tiny, but we prefer small portions anyways, to sample as much we can without filling up and feeling weighed down. After sampling the free seasoned peanuts & marinated cucumbers, we started with the Kumquat ume-shu & osmanthus Lemon highballs. They were very tasty & refreshing, small-ish in size/quantity, but quite good & a good balance of flavorful mixers along with alcohol. The diner next to us encouraged us to also try the Chinese almond milk highball, which is not made from almond extract, but true almond milk that was carefully extracted & infused. All of the drinks were good, but I'd have to say that the Kumquat ume-shu was the winner and I'd drink it again. We ordered mostly small vegetarian bites. Sichauan cabbage, snap peas in tofu dressing, Sichauan potatoes, and olive green beans. The dishes were very good, but I wasn't a fan of the heavy sauces & flavoring used. The Sichauan tasted a bit more sour & bitter than I expected, although the vegetables with it were cooked well enough to retain some "crunch," and tasted fresh and clean. The sauces were a bit overpowering and abundant and I felt like the vegetables were drowning in them. We watched as other diners ordered more adventurous carnivore & pescatarian dishes and were amazed at the portion sizes, presentation, and appeal of such things as crab, squab, clams, jellyfish, escargot, scallops, lamb, steak, chicken, and pig head. Almost made me feel like I was missing out by being a vegetarian in a traditional Chinese restaurant, everything looked so good! But, they also looked really heavy & were smothered in sauce & seasoning too, and I like my food light, delicate, fresh, and clean. We were satiated & satisfied with our meal when they unexpected brought out a free round of the vegetarian chow mein. It was huge, and we barely even made a dent in it after eating our courses of vegetables & cocktails. I have to say, the chow mein that i did eat was great. It was perfectly oily, tasty, slippery, and salty as good chow mein should be. It was buried under a mound of vegetable toppings, but the noodles underneath were divine and some of the best that I've ever had. The restaurant is very busy, it's loud, it's bustling, it's crowded, it's fun, and its friendly. Staff constantly monitoring the room & checking in/up with diners. Lots of authentic Chinese pop culture decorations such as posters, pictures, memorabilia, trinkets, and furnishings to look at on the walls & shelves. The bar is tiny, narrow and constantly packed elbow-to-elbow. It has some smaller 2-seat cafe tables, a few larger tables for bigger parties, a narrow corridor, and a good view of the kitchen to watch the chefs create their dishes. Faint background Chinese pop music was literally drowned out by the noise of many diners having conversation but it added to the authentic HK dining experience. I liked Four Kings. It was a great dining experience with good food & excellent service. I would probably stick with highball cocktails & some lighter vegetarian fare if I came back here again. I'd probably avoid the Sichauan sauced dishes, as I wasn't a fan of the sour/bitter flavors. But the snap peas, green beans, and chow mein were my favorites. We had fun dining here, and I feel lucky to have tried a place so popular & in demand. It had a younger, upbeat, youthful feel to it, reflecting the waitstaff & demographics of its diners. I was very clean, organized, efficient, friendly, fun, and tasty, and everyone here had good vibes. Would come back here again knowing what I like now, and look forward to trying maybe some eggplant, spinach, or rice dishes next time. And I can honestly feel that there will be a next time soon!

The best Chinese restaurant in town. Strongly recommended for all of you who are looking for an…read moreamazing Chinese food.

Excellent food and portions, warm ambiance, and an overall great place to come have a sit down…read moremeal. Service was excellent despite the Mother's Day rush! I highly recommend the Singapore rice noodles.

i stopped by chong qing xiao mian for a quick lunch with a small group and really enjoyed the meal!…read moregreen onion pancakes were fine, not the most flavorful - i probably wouldnt get it again. however, the bean jello was delicious! chili sauce and peanuts were the perfect toppings. for my entree, the beef noodle soup was super flavorful and came with quail eggs and peanuts. the rice noodles were also super QQ in texture, i really enjoyed it! the prices are also very reasonable and fair! i would definitely recommend chong qing xiao mian for a filling meal!

Food 4.5/5 We got the Dan Dan noodle, couples delight…read more(tendon and beef), and mouth watering chicken. The Dan Dan noodles had good flavor and a decent portion. The noodles were cooked just right and has a little broth. It is not overly spicy and has the right amount of kick. The two appetizers we ordered had the exact same sauce, which is a little disappointing because I was expecting the mouth watering chicken to have a more refreshing taste rather than the spicy numbing flavor, however, both appetizers had good chongqing flavor! Service 4/5 Standard service. Ambiance 4/5 It is a small restaurant and the overall gives off an old restaurant vibe. Most of the furnitures are outdated but clean. Good for when you're craving chongqing flavored food.

A beautiful Michelin-recognized tea house experience with amazing service, flavorful food, and a…read morereally unique atmosphere. Stopped by Palette Tea House with The Kid after FoodieLand thinking we were just coming for tea... and ended up having a full experience. We sat at the communal high-top table in the center of the restaurant, which has a small pond built into it with little goldfish and even a tiny rubber duck sitting on the rock formation -- such a cute detail and definitely adds to the ambiance. Our server Ken was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He recommended the Iron Goddess tea, which ended up being excellent. The Kid ordered the Milk Aroma Oolong, which surprisingly tasted almost like milk tea even though it's just brewed tea. Each tea comes with its own kettle, and Ken even came back to refill the hot water for us. For food, we ordered the Wagyu Beef Fried Rice, which was a huge portion and easily shareable. Very flavorful and well prepared. We also tried the Sichuan Seafood Dumplings and the Iberico Pork Dumplings, both of which were delicious. One order is definitely enough to share. The dumplings come with several dipping sauces including soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, hot mustard, and a cilantro-based sauce that had a slightly sweet, horseradish-like flavor that really stood out. Service throughout the meal was amazing. Even without a reservation, we were seated immediately. As a Michelin-recognized restaurant for 2025, it definitely felt like a special treat and lived up to the experience.

Out to a new place for dinner with family…read more Palette Tea House Server - Westley, was so good in helping us pick the best dishes and drinks. Jordan Chardonnay, 2022 Russian River CA Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 Alexander Valley, CA Fort Point Villager IPA Dinner Chinese Olive Fried Rice Cumin Spicy Lamb "Longevity" Noodle Palette Soup Dumpling "XLB" Sampler (5 Pieces) Chicken Soup Dumpling "XLB" (3 Pieces) Black Swan Tara Puff (2 Pieces) Lotus Wrap Abaline Sticky Rice Wok Fried Gai LAN and Shitake Mushroom Desert Steamed Custard Dumpling Durian Custard Bao Wow, I could not say which one was my favorite dish. Every dish was great. In addition to the deserts. The deco was real nice and colorful. The had Peking Ducks all set for roasting on display. Must visit.

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.

The service was excellent and the workers were polite and pleasant. Not to mention the atmosphere…read morewas very lively as well. The hawthorn apple looked very realistic, and had a sweet, slightly jammy taste.

Nice one! Finished them all! Especially 毛血旺…read more Nice one! Finished them all! Especially 毛血旺

Reliably good restaurant in Chinatown with lots of hearty Canto style food. Never my stomach feels…read morea bit upset. I always get the preserved egg porridge soup as well as some other dishes, like the wonton noodle soup. I also really like the clay pot with the fish and tofu in it -- very flavorful delicious roasted garlic pieces spread throughout. The beef chow fun is also very tasty perfectly tender and flavorful without being overly oily. Overall, it's a pretty busy restaurant but also has a lot of seating so you never have to wait too long. The service is pretty efficient and I look forward to coming here again soon!

Memorial weekend Saturday - got walking in that day, I asked the person who sat us if any of the…read morenoodle dishes had soy (they all have soy), she asked if I was gluten-free and I said no, allergy to soy so I will get something else. This person who took our order asked if there were any allergies, I said soy and her eyes lit up while she calming asked, 'soy-sauce', and I list soysauce and all the soy things that fall in that umbrella. I order my item, the chicken wings and item to share: the pan-fried dumplings, while my partner ordered one of the noodle soups. She comes back later and points out that the noodle soup has soy - much apperciated because people sometimes share, etc. And I said it was just for my partner. -- The chicken wings were plump, crispy, the first two were 'heathly', didn't taste the salt, and the rest were packed with flavor. If you're looking for consistency there is a #1 spot in Chinatown for chicken wings which I will not disclose in this review. But, otherwise, for flavor - I like it here. My partner said he didn't find the ones here oily but I said the bottom ones were a little and I did enjoy it. The panfried dumplings - the meat was succulent and delicious, I didn't think there was enough soup, these ones are smaller than other places, but the meat is massive. They were good, not my favorite ever, but I think the meat was the best hands-down anywhere. - It was very busy with perhaps locals and tourists. The table on our left were these two white men in the architeture field - super vulgar and sexist talking about people they don't like, it would defintely be an HR red flag. And then to the corner on the right, there was this little family who hadn't had soup dumplings before - the grown kids ate with their hands and the parents with forks (I love to see people trying new things), I didn't see all of this going on but I asked my partner who kept looking over.. Yes, my partner was judging you but kudos to trying new things however it is. - For large parties - you'll have to wait awhile. QR waitlist kiosk thing in at the front. ** I truly apperciate food safety and staff being attentive which makes patrons more confident and are able to make more safely informed decisions when ordering.

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.