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    HK Lounge Bistro

    4.2 (305 reviews)
    ModerateDim Sum, Cantonese
    Open 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Alli W.

    6 of us were able to get a table for lunch without a reservation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And WOW, for a Michelin Guide recognized restaurant, we left unimpressed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance: Small space with 10 closely situated tables. Chairs were uncomfortable to sit on, and the headrests failed to allow any handbags to hang on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food: We ordered a variety of items that any other typical dim sum places offer. Any kind of dumplings we got: wrappers were too soft and fell apart as soon as they were picked up, before they could reach our plates. Green onion pancakes soaked in a lot of oil and were soggy. All other dishes were average, except crab egg noodles. That was actually very delicious. We also never got our fried rice and ended up canceling it. Noting its whooping prices and the mediocre dishes, I must say I've had better cheaper dim sum in Chinatown and in South Bay. Will not be back.

    Day Mu- peas Sprouts with garlic
    Christine M.

    The food was really good! Our group ordered family style: We had su mai, haw gow , rib eye chow fun, Peking duck, short ribs and dau, mu. Everything was delicious and tasty

    Becca H.

    Pretty decent dim sum spot for SF! I will not lie, SF does not have the best dim sum, but this spot did it pretty well. I do think it is a little expensive for dim sum. We got a whole lot of things - the bbq pork baos were surprisingly tasty and filled appropriately. The dry green beans were very good. Service was great too! I would recommend making a reservation as it can definitely get busy.

    Steve C.

    Small Chinese restaurant with great food and service. We had the dungeoness crab, half Peking duck and yin yang fried rice. The crab was fantastic. The meat was tender and flavorful. You really can taste the freshness. The Peking duck was also really good and the reason we wanted to come here. The yin yang fried rice was a pleasant surprise. All in just under $200. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

    Jessie H.

    Decent food that I mostly enjoyed. It was a bit like other chinese dumpling places but better. We ordered 5 items none of then stood out as amazing but all tasted good. Nothing unique really but all had tasty flavor, correct temp and the right seasoning. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was good snd so was ambiance a bit tighter but cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]a classic spot that gave me a timeless feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Celina F.

    Such nice staff, Michelin star in 2025, [[HIGHLIGHT]]cute queen[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and incredible sweet-and-sour pork!!

    Lorean W.

    High 4.5 stars. Service was friendly, very well attended and helpful; I liked that the waiter described the order as he placed it on table; food was delicious and fresh; flavors and carefully prepared; the duck dumpling was an enjoyable delight of flavors with an added crunchiness from peanuts; rice was a bit harder than I prefer; [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is nicely decorated and gives a more upscale ambience feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It is on the pricier side. Enjoyable and good flavor.

    Sweet and Sour Pork

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]A modest yet inviting atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The friendly staff greets you at the door and attentively addresses your needs. The menu is simple, featuring a small selection of options that provide a sense of abundance. Recommendations led me to select the sweet and sour pork and the duck and chive dumplings. The dumplings were light, fresh, and delectable, with an ideal balance of ingredients. I eagerly anticipated my entree. However, the half pineapple was not on my expectations. The exterior of the pork appeared visually appealing, but I am always cautious of iceberg lettuce as a means of embellishment. After a few bites, in an attempt to be impartial, I consumed a few pieces of pork. Unfortunately, the undercooked interior did not warrant further consumption. This was disappointing, as the majority of the dish's energy was expended on the half pineapple and iceberg lettuce. The standout dish was the soup dumpling. The fair price of $18 for four dumplings was commendable. In contrast, the soggy pork coated in a hard shell, priced at $30, was not worth the cost. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. However, the quality of the food may not align with your expectations, especially if you are in San Francisco.

    Saemyi L.

    It's a Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant but it was underwhelming and we left unimpressed. My friend and I didn't know what we got ourselves into, she thought it was a different HK restaurant. As soon as we looked at the menu, it was a bit pricier than we expected. But we proceeded to order anyways. I mean it was our fault for ordering a lot of dishes, but for 8 items, the bill came out to over $200. I feel like at other dim sum places, it'd be half of that price. The best dishes were the vegetable dishes and the fried stuff. I didn't care for the dumplings and the noodle dish was okay. The eggplant shrimp dish was my favorite and i was also so happy that they had the water spinach dish! And the calamari were really good too. The service was amazing though! They were super polite, attentive, and changed out our dishwares.

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    Linda D.

    Came here for Mother's Day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good thing we had a reservation, the place was jam packed. It is not a big place to start with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is not a place where dimsum comes in a cart and you can just point and get what you see. You need to order them. It's quite pricey but the ingredients feel fresh. The shrimp, scallops and fish taste like good quality so I don't feel bad for the $36 house special noodle. Service was excellent. Writers were attentive through out and very polite. I don't mind coming back here to try their regular menu if I were in SF, but I don't feel that I want to drive there just to go to this place.

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    Christopher K.

    Phenomenal. I may have been swayed by the Michelin 2025 plaque posted up front but this place tasted so amazing that we had to come back twice and may be back again! FYI - There are 2 menus - #1.breakfast/lunch and #2. dinner. We had the congee and pot stickers for lunch. The congee was the best my wife ever had, she says. The potstickers were clean , non oily and perfectly crispy. Even the chili sauce was incredible - tad sweet, spicy and interestingly smokey. For dinner we had the imperial seafood bisque, seafood mapo tofu, and the honey glazed bbq Berkshire pork belly. The seafood bisque surprisingly had so much seafood in it with shrimp, fish and more. Very tasty. The mapo tofu usually has pork, but here it was packed with seafood instead. It was spiked with szechuan peppers that gives the numbing feeling. Not a fan of the feeling so it wasn't my fav but it was like a 7/10. The berkshire pork belly was super interesting. It was sweet, gelatenous, thick and had a chocolate like flavor. Idk how but the chocolate works. It made the dish almost taste like a dessert. Theres far more dishes I'd love to try and I'll definitely be back for more.

    Erick T.

    The dim sum here was pretty good. Every dish was prepared well and tasted fresh. I'm not sure why the restaurant's ratings are so high though. While the food was fine, the prices were exorbitant, especially given the small portions. Perhaps the greatest offender was the $18 plate of black and pepper pork spare ribs. What we got were 8 little pieces of deep fried pork that were mostly just bones. The soup dumplings were very average. The wrapper was too thick and the meat filling wasn't terribly flavorful. The lotus-wrapped sticky rice was also very average. The small piece of pork in the middle was tasty, but the sticky rice lacked any real fragrance or flavor. The truffle salt shrimp toast was our favorite dish. Service was great - attentive and friendly . The restaurant is very small inside and can get quite noisy. The location is strange, in a non-descript, somewhat dodgy part of Soma.

    James W.

    You can't deny that the quality here is amazing, but the prices for the dim sum really have you second-guessing life choices. We ordered 7 dishes among 3 people and for the total to come out to $60+ per person is insane, especially when a fried rice costs $30 and the tea wasn't complementary. The space itself is quite small with tight seating. You'll need to wait for a spot, which can take a while, but it's nice that they don't rush you to leave. You order off a menu and put check marks next to items you want.

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    Ask the Community - HK Lounge Bistro

    Do they accept online ordering? I'm not seeing the restaurant from DoorDash

    No online ordering. We call to place our orders for pickup and they are really great about getting your order correct and on time. They also package the food well for pick up.

    Is the dim sum served on carts?

    No , they don't have cart. They serve as a la carte

    Is dim sum served all day?

    Some (but not all) are available at night

    Does the prepaid reservation fee on Resy become a credit on the final bill? Or is it just a separate fee?

    Yes it will be treated as a prepaid credit.

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    Baked BBQ Bun, Chives & Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts, Egg Roll, Steamed Pork Spareribs, Deep Fried Meat Dumpling
    Baked BBQ Bun, Chives & Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts, Egg Roll, Steamed Pork Spareribs, Deep Fried Meat Dumpling
    House of Dim Sum

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    HK Lounge Bistro - dimsum - Updated August 2026

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