The food here is delicious. They have dishes that are new and unique, I especially enjoyed the…read moretriple c tofu. I don't understand how it's perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Our server here was also very helpful and attentive. My only gripe is the price. For 2 people, we paid over $40 for two dishes. The rice itself cost $4 a bowl, which I think is pretty ridiculous. Perhaps I'm not used to Bay Area pricing but $4 for a tiny bowl of rice makes me and my Chinese ancestors sad, and angry.

It's been a while since I stopped by Mama Ji's as I was craving some good dumplings, Mama Ji's is…read moreknown for their delicious dim sum and Shanghainese food, and they did not disappoint! I got there around 7:20 pm and it was packed, with a couple of large tables and a few romantic two-table parties, but I lucked out and they had a table for one available. I tried the Shanghai dumplings to start with just a touch of black vinegar. The filling was fluffy and flavorful and very well packed. Even though there are only three dumplings per order, they are quite filling as these are not soupy dumplings but instead are stuffed to the top with meat and veggies. For my entré I got the crispy lotus root special stuffed with ground pork in a spicy, sweet and sour sauce. Lotus root is one of my favorite ingredients especially when crispy. This version was lightly coated in starch and fried and in spite of being doused in sauce they maintained their crunchy texture. I really enjoyed this dish and would definitely come back just to have it again. The sauce reminded me of sweet and sour pork but with a little kick at the end. A dinner for one with an appetizer, entree and side of rice will set you back around $37 dollars before tip. So not the cheapest, but definitely with checking out when out and about

First time here, and everything was delicious! The garlic chicken wings were perfectly crispy with…read morejust the right amount of garlic. The food came out quickly. Our server Harvey made the experience even better. He was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. He recommended several of the dishes we ended up ordering, and every one of his suggestions was excellent. The spicy pork dumplings had a nice kick without being overwhelmingly spicy. We also ordered the combination xiao long bao, and the tom yum were my favorite from the assortment. They also have a large variety of soju to choose from. Between the delicious food and Harvey's outstanding service, we'll definitely be coming back!

Came for lunch on a Tuesday. Three tables were occupied. The waiter pointed me to a QR code but I…read moresaid I'd prefer to order with him. I got a beef with broccoli with 1 rice but I wanted the beef and broccoli cooked with ginger. I also ordered the shrimp & pork XLB. I think they were overwhelmed either way take out orders since only one waiter was working this day so the service seemed off. The door was open so it was cold inside. Someone actually asked the door to be closed (61F today)

Updating my review now because I'm no longer a poor, starving founder…read more The prices here haven't changed much with inflation since I visited last o: The good: - their bacon rice cakes and fried rice are still really good, maybe even better than when I had it last - a lot of their dishes are shareable, like you pass it around. A rarity in mission. - it's not super crowded like it was, and it's bigger than I remember... hmm my memory's not very good, is it. Maybe I was in a bad mood a while back. - now that I'm older, I really dig this eclectic, divey vibe... it fun. The meh: - it's a little sticky places and we were seated by cashier which meant constant views of people's butts as they walked by. I guess that's a plus for some heh

My friend and I ordered two pieces of garlic fried chicken, a small portion of garlic fried rice,…read moreand beef lo mein. For three items, the total came out to $67, which would be fine if the food and service matched the price -- but they didn't.The garlic fried chicken tasted nothing like garlic fried chicken despite the packaging claiming otherwise. It reminded me of a low‑effort Chow King imitation. The portion was tiny and the flavor was flat. The garlic fried rice was equally disappointing -- small, bland, and definitely not worth what they're charging.The beef lo mein my friend ordered was overpriced and was just ok! To make matters worse, the service was sloppy. No hot mustard, no basic condiments, and no attention to detail. When you're charging this much, the least you can do is provide the basics.We're from NYC, so maybe our expectations are different -- but good food is good food anywhere. This wasn't it. We left feeling like we paid luxury prices for cafeteria‑quality food. The only redeeming part of the night was grabbing a slice of cake afterward to wash out the taste.Overall, Mission Chinese Food was a major letdown. Not worth the price, not worth the hype, and definitely not a place we'll return to. ---

Welcome to San Francisco in August for those are attending Outside Lands who I keep on schooling…read morethat miniskirt or tank top isn't going protecting from the fog. It's okay to keep believing it will be lots of sun but you will need to cover up sooner than later. Being born and raised in SF I seen this scenario played out like pouring an excessive sauce and drowning food to be performative. There is a place which is close to home which serves noodle soup which helps for the days Carlos the Fog ( Mission version of Karl the Fog) comes out through the city. On the Outside Land weekend back to my old neighborhood in the Mission I landed at Pho Star. Inside there is plenty of seating . I ordered the chicken wings which were tasty and crunchy and came with a sweet dipping sauce. I then ordered the Pho Ga which the broth was delicious but the noodles were a big thicker and wished they were vermicelli or as thin as Angel hair. I did enjoy my Pho Ga with no lemon squeeze included. A good place in the Mission to enjoy Pho on an overcast Outside Lands weekend. Grab a pork chop which is "charred" where the noodle is soft like angel hair and not "hard" it is located where I born and raised in SF on 16th street in my"backyard " it's a place that's a Vietnamese star that "starred" The cold and the fog will follow you all over in SF not matter where you "are"and how "far "located at one of San Francisco first "bar" a few doors over at "Pho Star"

I ordered takeout from here recently, and it was surprisingly pretty good! It's not a place I'd go…read moreout of my way for, but it's definitely a very solid casual spot in this neighborhood. I ordered the beef pho, and it was delicious. The broth was flavorful, and the texture of the noodles was good. Can't wait to try more items on the menu!

Ordered from Doordash…read more I ordered the Tea Leaf Salad & Vegetarian Samosa Soup,Mohin Gha (Puréed Catfish Chowder), and Platha. I really appreciate how Burma Classic took care in packaging the food. Nothing leaked and the salads were perfectly intact. The tea leaf salad was fresh and delicious! Full of flavor and fragrant, with a nice mixture of crispy, soft, and crunchy textures. I would definitely order this again. The catfish chowder was very good as well. My go to was Ar Har Ya but they closed so I've been on the hunt to find a similar level of quality. The chowder has less pureed fish than Ar Har Ya's but the flavors were pretty decent. Definitely sufficient to fulfill the cravings. And the soup was piping hot. The rice noodles, egg and chickpea crisps were packaged separately. I wish there was more noodles though. The samosa soup was very interesting to me. The tangy veggie soup really gets the appetite going. Also really like how the crispy samosa, veggies, and falafel-like fritter were packaged separately. I personally didn't care for the platha. It was quite thick and kinda sweet and gummy? I feel like it could be flakier and softer. My friend ordered the chicken set with basil chicken and the garlic eggplant, which I had also tried. Both were good flavorwise but the chicken was a bit dry, as it was chicken breast pieces. The garlic eggplant was done very well. The shape, color, and flavor were all on point.

Burmese food is one of my favorite cuisines, so I was really excited to try this place. I ordered…read moreto-go, and the restaurant definitely feels way more catered toward pickup vs dine in. I tried: -Burmese spicy noodles with shrimp - The shrimp were really good, but there were only a few. The noodles were alright, but lacking any amazing flavors and there were far too many compared to the qty of shrimp. -Chili chicken - this was my fav, the dish was super flavorful and exactly what I hoped for. -Coconut rice - really good, and I love that they give more than just a tiny amount of the little coconut flakes on top lol. Overall a really solid option for Burmese takeout, but I wouldn't say it's one of the top Burmese restaurants in the city.

Came for dinner before an event nearby. Parking wasn't crazy difficult but did have to drive around…read moreonce. The food here is pretty affordable and a great place for family style food. Hot and sour soup (5/5): I love hot and sour soup. This was more on the sour side rather than the hot. It was comforting and packed with the sour taste Pan fried beef noodle (5/5): I prefer it soft but it has a great crunch. The beef was soft and the gravy was packed with flavor. XLB (5/5): Accidentally squirted some juice on my clothes but it was packed with juice and meat. Panfried dumplings (5/5): This was perfect with the balance of crunch and flavor. I recommend this place if you want affordable Chinese food.

Food: great dumplings at reasonable prices. The original pork xlb has so much soup and the flavor…read moreis rich and delicious. We also got the spicy pan fried dumplings, very fresh with a crispy skin. Tastes very authentic with a bit of sweetness on the fried part. The spicy pork filling is less oily than other spicy dumplings out there. The boiled dumplings tastes very homemade too, good filling to skin ratio. Service and ambience was efficient friendly and no frills. Nice neighborhood vibes.

Decor is on the old school rustic but still nice. Wooden benches with cushions along the wall and…read morechairs on the other side. Food was pretty good. We had one of their fried rice dishes and a curry. The curry was very good with lots of fresh veggies and it was seasoned nicely. The fried rice came a little more moist than I was expecting for a fried rice. It had good flavors though, but a bit on the salty side. Bathroom use requires a key that's readily available. It was very clean.

Five stars for the food! This is the best tom yum noodle soup I've had -- and I've had a lot! It…read morehad three kinds of pork in it - thinly sliced, ground and pork balls. A wonderful spicy broth snd ground peanuts mixed in. Sooo good. When I can tear myself away from the tom yum soup I also really like the stir fried noodles with veggies and pork and pork and the wonton noodle soup. I want to try other things on the menu but those three really call out to me..... Good service. I have only gone for lunch and it is never busy so you won't have to wait long to taste that yummy soup.

I have not stepped into this space in almost 40 years. It was a work lunch rotation spot then when…read moreIt was a Chinese restaurant named Yunan Restaurant. It was my favorite for an extremely popular dish now prominent on Irving Street near 12th Avenue, my introduction to their famous staple chicken wings. I continued to periodically get them here until they closed. Fast forward forty years and a friend invited our group here for a birthday lunch on summer Saturday at 12:30 pm. Running late from my morning errands, I arrived shortly after the meal was ordered (Forgive me for possible inaccuracies and incomplete information) since our host ordered seventeen dishes for our party of 12 to feast on family style. Here's a summary of the highlights. Favorites in no particular order: a. Chow Kway Teow (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=OXyh4S0Zwn0zipsVbIfDRw) - flat rice noodle stir-fried with shrimp, Chinese sausage and eggs; this is a classic dish using chow fun as the base and a mix of ingredients. My favorite. b. Basil tofu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=yyuLG6v-DwEePR0j1kArYg) - tofu and shiitake mushroom in basil sauce; I enjoyed the ingredient mix and the sauce made everything balanced. c. Singaporean curry noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W1xq3h8e0WW7u20WyKJB9w) - glass noodle stir fried in our special curry sauce with shredded chicken; not your typical version as it is glass (as in transparent) noodles, a more slippery texture. This is also wet and made with mushroom slices. My 2nd favorite. d. Sambal okra (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=a5na569KcDG96eS9q_kHVg) - Wok fried okra with spicy sambal sauce; I enjoy the texture of okra though it's an acquired taste. The spice level was perfect for me, medium with a lean towards spicier. The other notable dish is the Hainan chicken rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=hCAhsBqrYfSFKP1mKg7Sjg), steamed chicken served with rice cooked in broth and ginger. It came with three sauces, a special soy sauce, garlic ginger sauce, and a bright red chili sauce. It was well made though I wished the rice was more fragrant. The restaurant was empty aside from our party when I walked in at 12:45 pm for several diners came in as our meal progressed. The two young ladies who tended to our party were efficient in removing empty plates and refilling our water glasses. In reading other reviews, the chili dungeness crab seems to be a popular dish. Maybe on my next visit.

Having lived in SE Asia for ten years, and drawn by the high Yelp ratings, I was enthusiastically…read morelooking forward to Lime Tree. What a disappointment! First, the pros: very pleasant staff and quite reasonable prices. But the quality of the food was extremely erratic. We ordered six dishes, of which one was good (5*), two were 2*, and three were fails. At the high end, we started with the roti prata, which was excellent - among the best. Unfortunately, everything after that underwhelmed us. The common characteristic of all the following dishes was sheer blandness. They ALL needed additional seasoning. Specifically, 1) The char kway teow (2*) was mediocre. There was flavor from the shrimp and the dish was okay to eat, but a long way from top quality. Could have used more ingredients other than noodles. 2) The laksa also had an okay taste, probably from the coconut milk and some mild seasoning, but absolutely needed more pepper 3) the basil tofu was bizarre - a brownish heap of tofu and mushrooms, with no basil in sight 4) The mee goering also was bland, lacking both seasoning, character, and other (non-noodle) ingredients. 5) Finally, particular scorn for the beef rendang, which is one of my favorite dishes. A good rendang has slow-cooked, relatively large beef cubes that should be fork-tender. The Lime Tree version beef is tough, cut into smaller cubes that are chewy. The sauce should have some kick to it and you should taste the tamarind. None of that was in the Lime Tree version. What we got, instead, was a visually unappealing brown beef stew, with a sauce that tasted like it came out of a can. The Bay Area could use a good Malaysian/Indonesian restaurant, and I would like The Lime Tree to be that restaurant. But they need to make their dishes much, much more authentic: use better ingredients (and more of them!) and don't hold back on the spices. I would rather pay a little more for better quality food.