Stumbled in here on a food crawl through the Richmond and it ended up being the most memorable stop. For four bucks you get three massive dumplings. The pan-fried shrimp and chive dumpling was my favorite. Biggest regret is there were only three and we were pacing ourselves for the next stop on the crawl, so we couldn't try everthing. I peeked into the kitchen and there's basically a small army in there wrapping dumplings nonstop. Everything is crazy fresh because of the turnover. Cash only, usually a line, but it moves fast. If I lived closer I'd stop by weekly. read more

Cash only. Primarily a take out spot as there is limited seating inside. They have most of your standard dim sum items how to discount. For some reason, I think the flavors lose something when you don't eat it piping hot at a restaurant. If you don't end up eating it immediately, make sure to resteam or refry the items. The flavors were fine, but not spectacular. To be honest, I'm not entirely convinced this place is better than any of the other takeout dim sum spots in the area. read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our friends were visiting from the mid west and needed to get them their Asian food fix. We were supposed to meet up for dim sum but due to having such a large party, we decided to go here instead and pick up dim sum. It was a clutch move- such generous sizes, delicious dishes, and easier for our large group + kids to eat at the park. It was also a lot cheaper than I expected, especially for all this food! We basically got the whole menu, but we ordered: Fried sesame ball *Deep fried stuffed dumpling Shrimp dumpling *Pork siu mai *Fried taro Steamed pork dumpling Turnip cake Steamed BBQ pork bun Pot stickers Chive dumpling w/shrimp Egg tarts Chinese chive dumpling Egg yolk bun Chicken feet *Baked BBQ pork bun *Sweet rice chicken in Lotus leaves * = favs Most of the food was delish. Siu mai was a standout for it's size alone. I think the turnip cake was on the bland side (still ate it!) and the chive dumpling was LOADED with chives and tasted too onion-y for me. Overall though, I cannot complain. I wasn't there for pick up, but I believe it's cash only! read more

Siu mai: 5/5 thick juicy flavor's all there Shrimp dumpling (har gow): 3/5 the shrimp inside is good but the crystal outer layer was too thick and tough. Fried taro: 5/5 so good!!! Taro was the smoothest I've had. Each order comes with 3 pieces. 2 orders each of siu mai, har gow, fried taro: 18 pieces, fed two people~ $23 More of a take out place, but there's like 8 tables inside that you can sit in casually. Line moves fast. Don't forget to tip the nice ladies! Ask for hot sauce and soy sauce on the side if you're doing take out. read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Pork Siu Mai, siu mai, fried taro - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

A rare gem, and must visit whenever you're in the area. I first visited this spot randomly as a teenager maybe 15years ago, and it always stuck how much quick, the variety, and food each dim sum was. It took me 10 years to rediscover it, and I was shocked it was exactly how I remember it. Extremely good meaty buns, extremely cheap and fast. Make sure you bring cash. Sure there's a lot of options for dim sum in the area, but this is the spot for flavor and value. I hope this spot lasts forever, because it's a relic of old San Francisco, and still just as amazing. No frills, just great dim sum. read more

Cheap, quick, tasty. This was my first time trying a "takeaway" dim sum spot where you order at the counter. The line moves fairly quickly. I recommend you get a paper menu and pen from the front and then get in line. Circle the things you want and just pass it to the person at the counter. I came here at 8:30am on Saturday and everything was fresh and tasty. There is a small dining area in the back with a handful of tables and chairs. I got the Pork siu mai, shrimp dumpling, fried sesame ball, and egg tart, and a baked pork bun. The pork siu mai and shrimp dumpling were juicy, flavorful, and filling. The fried sesame ball has that classic chewy texture that I love. And the egg tart bottom was a bit thick but the overall tart was creamy and sweet. I'd gladly order all again. I saved the baked pork bun for my hike and ate it on the beach about 4 hours later- wow it was still nice and soft, flavorful, and satisfying. I'd absolutely come back here just for that pork bun. I'll be back, and this may just become a regular spot for me when I'm Richmond. read more

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Very nice ladies at the counter. Grab a menu, pick your favs, order to go. Only a couple tables inside. All are cooked fresh daily. We get a mix of all our favs. Steam wrapped prawns, pork buns, lo mai hai, noodles, sooooo many delish items. This is our go to grab and go in San Francisco. Love it here. read more

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If you like dim sum and have not been to Good Luck then you are missing out. I would also mention that this is not a typical dim sum place. You order all your food at the counter, CASH only, and they put it in plastic containers. They have a few tables, but it is a lot better if you just take it to go and eat it somewhere else. I would also mention that the service is very quick and they appreciate it if you know what you want and order quickly to move lines along. Now, on to the important part! They have a wonderful assortment of dim sum. A couple of my favorites are their shrimp dumplings, their shrimp and chive dumplings, the sesame balls, the egg tarts, rice wrapped in lotus leaves, and their BBQ pork buns. The best part is the food is still a good deal, which is very hard to find in SF. We ordered a ton of food, enough for three people for $55. Probably could have fed four people with that amount of food. This place is awesome and has been for a long time! read more

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Always a great value dim sum spot. Cash only and take out only. All the usuals were worth ordering like har gow, sesame balls, egg tarts, pot stickers, etc. Maybe some things I wouldn't order if I wasn't eating it right away due to the take out nature but highly recommend. There's probably always a line but it moves fast. read more

Good spot to eat your full of Dim sum before walking the Golden Gate state park. No frills. Just dim sum read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had a work assignment close enough to the area, and whenever I'm in the Sunset, Dim Sum is a must. I searched Yelp for the best Dim Sum in San Francisco, and Good Luck kept popping up--both there and on another site. Lucky for me, I was only a block away from the 736 Clement location. I arrived around 10:30 on a Thursday morning, and it was just me and two other customers--already a great sign. I went ahead and ordered one of almost everything. Every bite delivered: chewy, crunchy, flavorful, and downright delicious. The egg rolls were vegetarian, but packed with so much layered flavor that you'd never miss the meat. The wrapper was crisp and perfectly crunchy. The baked BBQ pork bun had just the right amount of stickiness, and the filling struck a beautiful balance between BBQ and sauce. And the bun itself soft, lightly sweet, and wonderfully chewy. The selection is endless, and every item I tried was absolutely worth it. read more

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Best Dim Sum in SF hand down. And that's saying a lot! Fresh, hot and the best flavors around. Minimal seating in the rear, but most of the action is the line which sometimes wraps around the block. Just get in the and take your dim sum, home or to a park. Remember though: cash only. It's worth it! read more

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We came here this afternoon about 12:00 and I was surprised that they were fully stocked. The lady behind the counter was very friendly. She stopped filling up her sauces and asked me if I want anything even though I was second in line. We got two sesame balls and two pork mochi balls. The pork one tasted like old grease and there was probably a smidgen of sauce and one dot of pork inside. It was just basically an overly fried ball of rice dough. Better versions have actual stuffing in it. It was actually fried too hard. It was like a hard shell with a DOT of meat in the middle. The sesame ball was better but the sesame seeds were so tiny. It was very greasy. The sesame of all was too doughy but had a good amount of sweet bean stuffing. Right after I left here I went to the Gourmet Dim Sum across the street. I was surprised that their sesame balls look better and cost 50 cents less, $4 for three. Good luck with selling them for $4.50 for three. It can be a big difference if you're buying a large quantity. The only things I purchased from the other dim sum store was their chive shrimp dumplings and pork sticky rice in lotus leaves. I have to report that Gourmet Dim Sum items tasted better although they chive shrimp dumplings were too salty as others have reported. read more

Super poor experience and food Very rude ladies working in the shop Ordered a bunch of dimsum, maybe close to $70 dollars worth, which they calculated, but did not pack everything into the bags, so be sure you keep an eye on whether the things they count, ACTUALLY GOES IN Food quality here has gone severely downhill The rice roll quality is very poor, rice roll sheets are thick and grainy. It doesn't keep it shape after you pick it up. The baos look like they are not made in house anymore, they buy from a dim sum manufacturer or supermarket then just steam it again. Ridiculous for this price. I could go to 99 Ranch to buy a bunch of baos and steam them at home - - in fact I will do this rather then buy food from here ever again. read more

Food was delicious! We had the standard dim sum variety with Rice Roll and baked/ steamed buns. Take out and cash only. Service is fast too! Highly recommend as prices are very reasonable! read more

I thought with the over 2,000 reviews and a solid 4 stars, this place would be a hit. It was a complete miss. We ordered the pork dumplings, chicken dumplings, potstickers, egg rolls, sausage roll,bbq pork bun with sodas. We were so excited, but we were very let down. The egg rolls were not warm, and they had a greasy film to them. The other items were warm, and we made sure to try them all, but just not worth the calories. We ended up throwing away the rest. This restaraunt is small, it kinda reminded me of a donut shop. The ladies up fromt are quick to bag your pre-prepared food. There is seating in the back, and they seem well established. This review won't hurt business, but I really disliked it. read more

Stopped by for a late lunch as I was in the area. I've been meaning to check out Good Luck dimsum for ages, so I'm glad I finally had the chance! I came by Sunday afternoon around 2:30 and surprisingly it wasn't crowded at all. There was barely a line. I knew I was going to order a bunch of different items, so I grabbed their ordering form and checked off everything I wanted. Unfortunately not everything was available, but having this form made ordering so much easier, especially because a lot of items are the same price and you can combine items to get the 3 for $4.20 price. They have a couple tables in the back for dine-in. Originally I was planning to grabbing the dimsum to go, but once I saw there were some open tables, I changed my mind and decided to eat here while everything was fresh. Here are my thoughts on what I ordered: Favorites: beef siumai, pork siumai, sesame ball, ma lai gow OK: ha gow, lo bak go / turnip cake (though it was a bit bland) Skip: taro puff (bland and not much meat), egg roll (bland) I really enjoyed the food. However, I'm guessing there was a lot of msg in it cause I was immediately super thirsty after eating and was chugging water like crazy. I'll probably stick to dimsum to go places in SF Chinatown as the Richmond is far from me, but I'll definitely stop by Good Luck if I'm in the area again! read more

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They charge for extra soy sauce and hot sauce if you're eating to go. We ordered a lot of food but they only wanted to give one free soy sauce and hot sauce to go. The food is good but I think there's better dim sum options. The staff also wasn't the friendliest. Cash only. read more

the bbq pork bun is amazing, i highly suggest it. also service is super quick and they do have some seating inside. it is a cash only place but there is a BOFA not too far from it. definitely give it a try! read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Baked B.B.Q. Pork Bun - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

No frills dim sum takeout with a handful of tables inside. Bonus points for the tables for a casual take out dimsum spot! Service is super fast. This is a cash only spot and If they run out of something, you'll have to pick something else or wait. The siu mai was good albeit a bit salty and the har gow was the standout. Juicy and well wrapped. The chicken feet were tender but had a strange flavor and weren't my favorite. The color looked a bit artificial too. They don't have chili oil, but they do offer ground chili and soy sauce, which works well enough. Come for speed and solid classics, not variety or extras. read more

The dim sum here is FRESH! We came at 3:30pm (1 hour before closing) and they were still bringing our fresh dim sum from the kitchen. The fried sesame balls were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Even at other expensive dim sum restaurants, where they push the carts around...the dim sum has been sitting in the steam table for a while and it gets chewy...not here. It's good, delicious and surprisingly VERY fresh. The dim small are made ins mall batches and brought out fresh from the kitchen when they run out at the front counter. I'd come here again and again. read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Black bean short ribs, shrimp dumplings, sesame balls. - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I used to come here before covid and after. I had not been recently but I came and ordered 6 har gow(shrimp), 6 shark fin, 3 taro root and 3 baked pork buns $33+. It's gotten a lot pricier like other dim sum places but the quality is still meh. I think the quality has gone down! Oh it's also CASH only. Service is typically fast as it's like fast food and not cooked to order. They have some tables where you can eat. read more

Service was nice. The ladies were very nice but the dumplings were cold, tough and flavorless. I had seen a video of this location so I was super excited. The food vloggers really enjoyed the dumplings so I made it a point to be a point of my birthday food hall and celebration. So I got the shrimp and the pork . The egg custard was nice. I was very disappointed. read more

Amazing dim sum! There was a huge line when we got there but it went pretty fast. It's cash only so be prepared. Everything we had was great that the sesame balls were my personal favorite. Very reasonably priced, would be great to pick up some and take them on a picnic somewhere nearby. read more

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Parking was a bit hard, but we got really good dim sum to go! The winners here include the shrimp dumplings and red bean sesame balls. Cash only. read more

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Great place for a quick stop quick lunch with delicious pork buns and the best hom soi gok (we kind of like a savory mochi stuffed with minced pork and vegetables) I've had. read more

Been a while since I've had Good Luck dim sum. Unfortunately, this experience was very disappointing. The sui mai was OK. Good size but lacking flavor. The cha sui bao was a lot of bao and not so much cha sui. The chicken bun was just a clump of chicken. Other chicken buns in the area also had egg and chinese sausage (lop cheung) inside. On top of that, we got the you're-Asian-but-dont speak-Chinese special price. Our 4 orders should have been less than $17, but they charged us $22. IYKYK. Won't be back. read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Cha sui bao - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's November 2025 and I've noticed prices went up! Still great quality but wow times are rough lol. No line on a Thursday, lunch time. Yay me! read more

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This has been my favorite dim sum spot since I was 5 years old. I am currently 28! Although I live in San Jose, when I get the chance I always stop by when visiting San Francisco. They've been the same since forever. I recognize many of the staff and the food is consistently good. I haven't tried everything but I'm sure it is all delicious. My go-to are the sui mai, har gow, egg rolls, rice porridge, potstickers, shrimp chive ball, steamed cake, etc.. I could list so many more.. There tends to be a line but they are always stocked! In my experience, you don't need to worry about them running out for the day. They are constantly making fresh batches of dumplings, baos, and more. read more

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Stopped by this dimsum spot for a quick bite after spending some time in the area. I got siu mai, chives dumpling, cherng fun, and ham sui gok, all of the typical favorite dimsum items. The wait was quite long since there was alot of people ahead of me. However, once I got the food it was well worth the wait. The quality of the dimsum and the price was solid. I definitely come back next time to try other things. read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

TL;DR: I have really high standards for dim sum so giving this spot 3-stars is not bad at all --This is a Solid dim sum spot with great value, though a bit carb-heavy. Always a long line outside with Chinese aunties, so you know it's legit. Some dishes feel slightly under-finished tho, prob because it's more of a takeout spot and they're assuming you'll reheat at home. The deep-fried taro su was a standout, while the radish cake was a miss. Ambiance is simple and unpretentious. Worth returning for the price alone. Dishes I Liked: 1) Deep-Fried Taro Su - Super crispy exterior, soft hot taro inside, and a minimal but tasty pork filling. Feels like it could be something from a higher-end dim sum spot, only if the carb to filling ratio was adjusted 2) Chinese Chive Crystal Dumpling - Great chewy rice wrapper, generous filling-to-wrapper ratio, and nice pieces of shrimp inside. 3) Steamed Bun (as big as my head!) - Only $4 and came straight from the steamer, so it was super fluffy. The filling was a bit random (chunks of chicken, a hard-boiled egg, and a single piece of char siu), but it was still enjoyable. 4) Egg Tart - Not fully crisp or flaky but still decent. Seems like it's meant to be baked or put in the air fryer for 2 mins when you go home Dish I'd Skip Next Time: Radish Cake - Too starchy, not crispy enough, even with the dried shrimp. Just didn't hit the mark. Overall, this is a well-thought-out spot that delivers all the dim sum staples at a great price. with a little extra effort, this place could easily be a four-star spot. Either way I'll definitely be back for the value. read more

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When it comes to dining options in a major city like San Francisco, finding somewhere to eat is tougher than you might think. However, for many, the cost of eating out can significantly add up. This takes me to "Good Luck Dim Sum" which has served this area for decades with their dumplings, potstickers, steamed pork buns, and egg rolls, all at very affordable prices. And when I mean affordable, we're talking about rice buns and sausage rolls for $2, BBQ pork buns for $3, and for just over $4, you have the option of choosing 3 different items including an egg roll, sesame ball, pork dumpling, Malay cake, flower roll, and much more. They do have limited hours though as they are open for business Wednesday through Sunday from 8am-4:30pm while being closed on Monday & Tuesday. Location is in the heart of the Inner Richmond district directly on Clement St. and tucked in between 8th & 9th Ave. Parking can be tricky to find but is much easier than other parts of the city so I would recommend taking Muni or rideshare as the best options. From the outside, this place is as no-frills as you would get with a worn-look awning that looks as if it was when this business first opened its doors. When you step foot on the inside, it is just as basic and no-frills as you would get. Do not expect a fine dining experience here as this place has the "feel" of a bakery and one of those old-school type of places that are to-go only. However, there are a few tables as well as condiments (soy sauce, chili sauce, etc.) to add some pizzazz to your food. The ordering process can be quite chaotic and confusing especially during the peak times of the day. However, the staff behind the counter work at warp speed to assure that your food is bagged and ready as quickly as possible. Since this was my first time here in YEARS and was in between lunch and dinner, I decided to go with the 3 for $4.20. I ended up going with the "Steamed BBQ Pork Bun", an "Egg Roll", and a "Pot Sticker". It was the least amount money I've spent on hot food from a locally owned place in a long time which is why it was as busy as it was. Egg roll was my favorite as it was fried well (with no oil residue) and crispy to perfection. However, the dumpling was lukewarm and just average at best for me. I think when you make thousands of these things on a daily basis, some of the food options can be hit or miss. All in all, "Good Luck Dim Sum" is a San Francisco staple that I highly recommend. And as I mentioned, it won't burn a hole in your wallet as you can get a lot of hot food options as well as some savory and delicious baked goods for well under $20. With its prime location in the heart of the Richmond District, amazingly rock-bottom prices, decent quality food, and quick attentive service, I am giving this place an above average four stars. read more

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Best jung!! Even the half moons are really good! Always want to go to this place for dim sum whenever we visit San Francisco. But the lay out of the San Francisco Chinatown is confusing we could only find this place once per visit lol. Quick service and don't forget to go early because they run out/close early. read more

A fast, casual, and cheap dim sum spot! Came here around 11:00 AM on a Sunday and it quickly filled up after we came. There's an ever growing line of people getting dim sum to go, and there's a few tables inside to sit down and eat. My friend and I split a variety of yumny things, but my favorites were the shrimp dumplings (great shrimp-to-wrapper ratio!) and the turnip cake (so moist!). Would definitely be back if in the area. read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Baked B.B.Q. Pork Bun - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Thanks to others' reviews, I was prepared with cash. Parking is metered and enforced, but easy to find. There is a line and you should have your order in mind or written down. They speak limited English. I ordered a lot and my only question that was understood was, how many per order? You order first and pay, then may take your food to one of their 8-10 tables. Most people get to-go. Shu mai is great! Steamed pork buns, hor gow, egg rolls, pot stickers, also good. The big chicken buns had a glaze on top that was burned, but removing half of the doughy bun was fine. The egg custards are great. Pork ribs--love 'em or yuck. We were in camp yuck. Crepes -- also not our faves. Some other things were okay but didn't live up to the hype. Remember, if you don't order too much, you're doing dim sum wrong. One star off because every single one of us didn't feel well after--headaches, digestive issues. Perhaps they use MSG? I tried asking but didn't get an answer. read more

Always happy here! Everything is good luck is here. I would come here regularly from far out of town because I used to come here in the early 2000s. A great place to come when you have kids too. Thanks! read more

A decent spot for grab-and-go dim sum. Went on a Saturday around 1pm but luckily avoided a long line that appeared 10 mins later. We got the: - Steamed pork bun: a hefty bun filled with (a little too artificially red) pork filling. The bun was soft and moist, but I wish there was more physical pieces of char siu - Siu mai: not as fresh as what you'd get with the dim sum carts, but solid enough. Somewhat juicy but it did just taste like a hunk of meat - Shrimp dumpling: shrimp filling was fantastic, but the wrapper was a bit too thick for my liking - Pan-fried chive dumpling: by far the STAR of the show. Slightly crispy exterior with a generous amount of chives and shrimp. Will get this every time I return here - Egg tart: not my favorite--it was cold, the crust wasn't flaky, and it was overly sweet. Didn't taste fresh at all Overall, food was warm but not piping hot as you'd expect (and we ate in the limited seating within the restaurant) I eat a lot of dim sum on a regular basis, and I think this was decent value for the price and quality. However, I don't think it's worth the wait in line, considering the plethora of other dim sum restaurants in the area read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Pork Siu Mai, Shrimp Dumpling, Chinese Chive Dumpling, Steam B.B.Q. Pork Bun - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quick service and reasonable prices. Food is fresh and hot. Remember, cash only and if there's a line it's worth the wait. read more

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Guess it is time for an update...? At least a way to link all my photos, lol. Ever since Ho Pastry (on 6th and Clement) closed, I have been coming here. Quality/Quantity - Hit and miss. Due to their volume they are probably one of the freshest in town. But size and ingredients can be different at times. On great days, I get the freshest and plumpest dim sum. On the worst days, I get the same order but they are in smaller sizes with too many bamboo shoots that are just not digestible. Today the dim sum was on the smaller size. Atmosphere - Now that life is back to "normal" rather than what I mentioned in the previous review, the line is more organized. But then I also try my best to shop during off peak hours. Cut and pasted from their previous post: This is where they struggle the most. Some of the employees just do NOT seem happy pre or post-pandemic. And there is NO order. If you are in the "know," then pre-order and you can skip the line as per the employees. But because most people are NOT in the "know," you get dirty looks and have to explain yourself as you walk to the front of the line (to the back counter). There really should be signage. Service - Quick and simple. Helps that this is one of the few days we strategically did NOT over order as we have a huge event tonight. Ordered what we needed, got utensils, sauces, and then left. It would be nice if they gave us an itemized receipt...? Price - $35, only because we under ordered. Making sure we save our appetite for tonight. See Hong Kong Palace Review in Millbrae. Owner Comment - Itemized receipts would be nice. From previous post: Post signs on where the line should run. Post "Pick Up" signage so we don't get yelled at or stares when we come to pick up our order. Or tell pre-order customers to get in line instead of telling us to come straight to the front...? read more

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Disagree with the BBQ pork buns being among the top 10 spots in SF. Maybe because prefer / more used to the baked manapua (bbq pork bun) in Hawaii. 2* Baked bbq pork bun: It was a regular size, not the small dim sum size. Disliked the sugary glaze on the top. Not enough char siu on the inside more like minced "meat". 4* Shrimp dumpling / Har gow: Plump & contained shrimp chunks, not minced. 3 pieces in an order. 3.5* Custard tart / Dan tat: Flaky crust. Custard too sugary sweet. Nothing compares to GG Bakery. $9.10 = 1 Baked bbq pork bun + 3 pieces Shrimp dumpling + 1 Custard tart **Cash only** There was no wait ~3pm on a weekday. read more

Good Luck Dim Sum - Baked pork bun - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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