Walk a little, save a lot. Kam Po is a long block up from Stockon to Powell on Broadway, and delivered a dining experience that was calmer and less expensive than most of the shops down below. I was craving noodle soup with duck, and Kam Po checked the boxes. When I saw it was $9 on the not very descriptive menu I figured it must be a small portion so I also ordered a pork stomach dish because I love offal. (By the way, the current menu is much shorter than what is shown on many Yelp photos.) The noodle soup serving was enormous, as it turned out, with a very generous amount of very meaty duck which I happily gnawed my way through. The broth was ok but improved with some chili oil and red vinegar on the table. There is also some cabbage in the broth and the noodles are Singapore-style vermicelli; next time I would see if I can substitute fun.The pork stomach (piggy equivalent of tripe, with a very different form factor) was tender and juicy and nicely complemented by some scallions, leeks and medallions of ginger in its stir-fry. No complex tastes or extra spices, just good HK-style BBQ. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Roast Duck Rice Noodles - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here at 12:30pm on a Thursday and they were super busy! They have one super staff here, she's loud but great at managing everyone and still checking to see if you need more tea. I was craving duck so I asked for half a roasted duck and it is a lot. The singaporean style rice noodles was also a massive portion and they use a lot of curry powder here. $33 total before tips. Both were pretty tasty, I would definitely come back to try other items here. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - half roasted duck - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great Chinese spot. I was in town for work and always try to get some good local Chinese food. I ordered roasted duck noodle soup and the salt and pepper wings. Great portions and great taste. I initially called first and the lady who assisted me was very nice and good customer service. They don't deliver so you'll have to get DoorDash. I'd definitely recommend and order from again when I visit San Fran for work. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Salt and Pepper wings - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It's a small joint in Chinatown. Limited seating so be prepared to wait during the lunch rush. It's a small mom and pop restaurant that got huge portions of food and reasonable price. Great casual place to eat for family style meal. It is cash only. read more

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This place was not fancy, but SO damn good. We're kicking ourselves for not bringing a whole duck home for lunch for the next week. The prices are great. CASH ONLY. Don't miss! read more

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PRO TIP! We actually used the order option embedded in the Yelp app under the restaurant and paid in advance to avoid any wait. Because our order had been placed well before we arrived, there was a little confusion initially with the staff, but they were very kind and quick to resolve by making a fresh order! At around $25, it was a very reasonable price. The pork was crispy, cooked to perfection, and the fat was incredibly buttery with excellent flavor throughout. The roasted duck was also very flavorful, and both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed both options. We would absolutely return to enjoy this dish again, along with trying some of their other entrées. The restaurant itself was nice inside, with a comfortable seating area, and once everything was sorted out with our order (our fault totally!) the food was prepared very quickly. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Roast duck and roast pork with rice - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A lot of the bad reviews highlight the lack of cleanliness, but this isn't Nobu, it's the heart of Chinatown and I was honestly just happy to experience a real local spot while visiting San Francisco. As someone from San Diego, I've had plenty of roast duck from Convoy, but walking through Chinatown and seeing window after window of juicy roast duck made it impossible not to try it here. We walked into Kam Po Kitchen, a very small and packed shop, and were greeted and seated right away. The inside is a maze of tables and chairs, but our table was freshly wiped down. There was one woman handling both serving and running food, but despite how busy it was, she was incredibly kind and had such a good attitude. You're given two menus, one with photos of their popular dishes and another large traditional menu. It was honestly hard to choose. We saw their roasted eel clay pot rice advertised outside and knew we had to get it. We also ordered the beef chow fun, and of course the main reason we came, the roast duck. The clay pot takes about 20 minutes, which they let us know ahead of time. It wasn't an issue since we had the duck and chow fun to start. The roast duck was only $9 and a great portion. It was juicy, packed with that Chinese five spice flavor, and had tender meat with that perfect crispy skin. They put cabbage underneath which soaks up all the drippings and it was so good. The chow fun had great flavor too. The noodles were well coated in sauce and tossed with lots of green onion. I do wish there was more beef since it felt a little light, but what was there was really good. The clay pot came out looking different from the picture outside, but it still had that comforting, home-style feel. The rice had that crispy bottom layer, and there was a good amount of eel and preserved meats on top. The ginger flavor really came through and made everything super fragrant. It comes with a soy-based sauce on the side to mix in, and overall it tasted very authentic, like something my grandma would make. Overall, this place isn't about aesthetics. It's about solid, comforting food, and for that, it delivered. read more

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I tried Kam Po Kitchen pre-COVID, and back then, their roasted pork & char siu were truly unrivaled. Returning recently, the experience was a bit more hit or miss. We ordered: * 1/2 Roast Duck & Char Siu: The char siu wasn't quite as flavorful & kind of dry. The duck had a decent taste, but it was mostly bone with very little meat * Fish Congee: This is a massive portion! Whileit was a bit watered down for my preference, it was still hearty and came with generous, large chunks of fish. * Mabo Tofu: It lacked a bit of that bold, spicy punch you expect from Mabo Tofu, but I did appreciate that it wasn't overly greasy. * Singaporean Style Chow Fun: I'd suggest skipping this one. The seasoning felt off and it lacked flavor. This is a CASH ONLY spot, so come prepared! If you need a fast, affordable, meal in Chinatown, this is the place. read more

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Kam Po is under new management. Yes the lady with the jean shorts is still there but the owners are now a lovely couple. Lady with glasses and her husband hold the knife now. It's a mix of old school with new school. Music plays in the background of a wireless speaker and the standards mainstreamed. I been coming to this place a lot the new owners recognize me, and that's not a bad thing. Today I got a half duck for $17 and it was all meat. I am happy to see this place back in action. Reading past prior reviews its different / business practices better now with new management. Come in for the house clay pot rice that can feed two people and or the house bbq items. The cha sui lately had my family asking where I got it from. I'm blessed to be able to share food back the same way my grandparents showed me. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Meaty duck - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

U P D A T E : Decided to give this place another try after a few years due to a Yelp friend mentioning the restaurant is under new management and ownership! The restaurant didn't change their decor, but the food seems to be better with some of their dishes. Same waitstaff, lady with short hair who remembers us. ***OUR PICKS*** BEEF STEW AND TENDON ~ tender and soft! Just like it used to be before Covid. So glad we tried them again. 5/5 ROASTED PORK AND BBQ PORK WITH CABBAGE AND RICE ~ the bbq pork was sliced thinner which tastes better. Roasted pork had crispy skin and juicy meat. It has a bit more fat but it's tastier and not dry. The same goes for their bbq pork. Boiled cabbage added along with steamed rice to complete the dish. 5/5 ON CHOY WITH GARLIC & SHRIMP PASTE ~ surprisingly not salty! Cooked perfectly and just the right amount of seasoning. 5/5 ROUND RICE NOODLES AND CABBAGE ~ overcooked that we had to eat it there. It wouldn't survive if we took it home to reheat. 3.5/5 WONTON NOODLE SOUP ~ wonton was a good size with shrimp in it. Noodles could have been crispier in texture. Like the rice noodles, you can't reheat again. Otherwise, it'll be a soggy mess. Blanching it in ice water would solve this. Hoping this would improve. 3.5/5 Happy that the stew and tendon is good again! We'll come back to try other things on the menu soon! read more

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Such a great find. Honestly though, the last couple of random spots we've tried in Chinatown have been really good too. We came here specifically craving roast duck almost went toMing Kee, but it was a bit further. Glad we didn't switch plans. We ordered the duck, Peking pork chops, shrimp chowfun, wonton soup, and char siu. We were supposed to get water spinach sautéed in garlic, but they brought out bitter melon instead. We mentioned it, but they said that's what we ordered so we just let it go. My wife and sister-in-law actually ended up liking it... said it reminded them of dishes they had growing up, so it worked out. Overall, everything was really solid. Only thing was the wonton soup it was a little bland compared to everything else. And for the price? Kind of unreal. For how much we ordered, it was super affordable. As for the vibe--it's Chinatown. Not fancy. Just good food. read more

Updating the review. I missed this place so much and came by recently while in Chinatown for take-out. I called in advance so I didn't need to wait as long and found a miracle parking spot 1/2 a block away. Came by and the vibe is the same. OG Cantonese take-out spot, no frills, just food. Word to the wise - if you order from their menu, you pay separately from if you're getting BBQ from the counter. One of the staff still remembered me! read more

absolute hidden gem in chinatown! it's no fine dining and it absolutely does not need to be. has a very homey feel to it and the food was absolutely delicious. will absolutely come again read more

Kam Po Kitchen - roast duck and crispy pork belly with rice - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great flavors, but serious cleanliness concerns I found Kam Pao on TikTok and decided to check it out after seeing a mix of reviews. It's a small mom-and-pop spot in Chinatown, so I went in knowing it wouldn't be fancy -- just hoping for good, flavorful food. The good: The food really was delicious. My partner had the black pepper beef over rice -- super tender and flavorful with jalapeños -- and I ordered the roasted pork belly and duck over rice. Both had crispy skin, juicy meat, and great seasoning. Prices were also very fair (under $30 total). The concern: While I was there, I noticed some hygiene issues that made me uncomfortable. I could hear frequent sneezing coming from the kitchen ,not just a couple times but several and it was hard to ignore. I did see a worker come out who looked visibly ill; his mask was pulled down below his face while he was handling cups and dishes. The other staff I saw had masks on, but a couple also had theirs pulled down. I completely understand that people get sick and still need to work, and I respect that this is a family-run space. But it made me uneasy from a cleanliness standpoint. The food was good, but once I noticed all of that, I honestly couldn't finish my meal. Bottom line: The flavor and prices are solid, but I can't overlook the hygiene concerns. If those things were addressed, I'd absolutely recommend Kam Pao but as it stands, I probably wouldn't return. read more

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Kam Po has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up and visiting my grandparents, my grandma would bring home their roast meats, and the smell alone instantly meant comfort and dinner was going to be GOOD. To this day, one bite of their roast duck or crispy pork brings me right back to those childhood moments and their quality and consistency has not changed over the years. If anything it's only gotten better! The duck is flavorful with perfectly crisp skin, the chasiu is tender with just the right balance of sweet and savory, and the roast pork has that satisfying crackle on top. In some ways, I would say their roast meats is a great fix for when I'm missing HK. I'm so grateful Kam Po is still serving the same quality and flavors after all these years. read more

Family run and fast-service! You can see from the window where they chop up all the meats, all the other dishes are made in the back. Small eating area and limited decor. We got a roast pork/duck rice combo plate and a side of green beans. Got a soup on the house too, shoutout to our server. Keep in mind: this place is cash only!! No frills, just cheap and hearty food. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Roast Duck With Rice , Roast Pork With Rice - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love their BBQ meats. No frill dine-in experience, the inside is kinda smelly of cleaning products with sticky tables, but they serve some mean BBQ meats that has me coming back when I'm in the area to take home some BBQ. You can't go wrong with BBQ pork, duck, or crispy pork. Cash only. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Pick 3 combination plate - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really good no frills Chinese restaurant. Probably the best one around the area. It's cash only, dining in can feel a little dirty and brisk, also they serve hot tea in those plastic cups which really shouldn't be used for hot scathing drinks. Parking is non existent. I'm in town for a staycation and walked here from Union Square so it was fine for me, but I don't know what I'd do if I had to drive here. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Roast Duck and Roast Pork combo, delicious! - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Giant portions for a great price! Came here on a Sunday afternoon to pick up takeout for dinner. Some people were seated inside eating, and the portion sizes seem just as large in person. The staff are very efficient with taking your order, just be aware they're cash only. They cut up the meat immediately and we were out in 5 minutes. We got Pork Belly and Roast Duck over rice, which was so much food for 2 people and could have been split for 3 people. I appreciated the touch of a layer of cabbage over the rice to separate it from the meat. The Pork Belly was so crispy and Roast Duck was so juicy! All of it was so good and tender. I definitely will be back! read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Pork Belly and Roast Duck With Rice - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

honestly a must-stop for me. Whether I'm doing a full food crawl or already stuffed from other spots, I always make room for Kam Po Kitchen. Sometimes I dine in, sometimes I grab it to go, but I never skip it. The food is just so consistently good. Their roasted pork with rice and greens is an absolute must. If you're in the area, don't even think twice. This place deserves a stop. GOOD FLAVOR + CHEAP read more

My family members and I have been buying Chinese entrees from here recently due to its proximity to On Lok facility half a block away. Both my brother and I ordered entrees from here on different days and found large metal bristles, most likely from a very old wok cleaning brush, in our food!!Please see pictures. Luckily, we, and including my elderly mother, didn't end up swallowing it! Be aware, the cooks are obviously not concerned with food safety here! Additionally, as mentioned by another reviewer, if your dish is $11.80, the cashier will ask you to pay $15.00, purposely adding an extra $2 to each entree you order after taxes. read more

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It's been a while since I last came here. I usually get a rice plate or rice noodle soup dish. This is a restaurant that also serves Chinese BBQ items. The restaurant is your typical Asian diner/eatery with kinda sticky tables and Chinese speaking staff. It's your standard 3-star, nothing fancy, local eatery serving supposedly inexpensive and filling dishes. We came here for lunch with intention to get some roast duck but kinda got sucked into the server's pace/enthusiasm on ordering. She recommended the roast goose, which only came in 1/2 or whole portions. The customer next to our table said it was good so convinced, we decided to yet it (wish we had the foresight to ask the price of it first). Then she recommends a combo plate with duck and choice of BBQ pork or roast pork. We opted for the BBQ pork. She said we are just missing a veggie dish and recommended the mustard greens. She said it's stir fried with ginger and garlic with a drizzle of Chinese wine to give it an aromatic flavor. We asked if white rice was included but she said it's for an extra charge so we decided to get fried rice instead. Food came fairly quickly and portions were decent. The goose arrived room temperatured, was meaty and decently flavorful. When the combo plate came, it was hot. The duck was very good - in my opinion it's better than the goose. Bbq pork was piping hot, lean (which I'm fine with) but the flavor is just ok and it doesn't have the honey sheen to it. I've had better bbq pork elsewhere. The mustard greens and fried rice were normal good. Biggest surprise was the bill. It came out to an eye opening, jaw dropping $85! It turns out the goose plate alone was $36! The bbq pork/duck combo plate was $18. I was expecting the bill to be in the $50s. Overall the food was fine (the duck was really good - definitely get that), but it's hard to justify 4 dishes at an Asian diner/eatery to be a hundred dollar meal (after tip). They should definitely change the dollar sign for this place to $$ at least. It's not the $ days like it was in the past/pre-covid. Cash only. Also, ALWAYS confirm the price before ordering. 3.5 stars read more

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Food is good quality but a little greasy. This place is dirty too. I developed a funny feeling in the top of my throat after eating here. I'm sure it's because of the way they touch everything without cleaning properly. They always sneak in an extra $1-2 on your bill per person. Very dishonest practice. Do the math when you see your bill. read more

Better for a sit down meal vs to go. I ordered roast duck, wanting to support this place since I had a really great sit down meal in the past, but my to go duck was full of fat and bones. I'm pretty disappointed and will not get to go ever again. Sit down only. I'll update my review when I do another sit down. read more

Neighborhood Chinese restaurant. The food reminds me of home cooking when I was a kid. The service was quick and this was a great time to come in. Normally standing room only. Ambiance is clean and the decor is older but I am here for the food! read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Great time to come in to do my takeout - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have to admit I've only been here once, but I already think this should be considered required dining in Chinatown. Between this and the tarts at Golden Gate Bakery (if it ever reopens), you've got a pretty good start on the prototypical Chinatown sustenance experience. I only became aware of this spot from a youthful vlogger who convincingly raved about the portions they serve here and how she's been coming here for years since it was such a good deal. It's on the corner of Broadway and Powell, so you'd expect it to be busy during the lunch hour. However, I got lucky and had to wait only for a senior woman who was buying a whole roast duck and having it chopped in a very peculiar way. I didn't see a menu or really have an opportunity to ask for one since the two men behind the counter were busy chopping meat and filling takeout cartons. Good thing I knew what I wanted though and ordered the $7.75 Roast Duck Plate (photo: https://yelp.to/_hME3M1-K5). I was amazed at how much duck I got and how much rice was underneath. I asked for some boiled cabbage just to break up the carbs and got it. I didn't eat it here but took it to nearby Woh Hei Yuen Park (review: https://yelp.to/XwtIch49ZB). Big mistake. The picnic tables were taken, so I had to sit on a bench where my duck was attracting a flock of hungry pigeons. Even with my arms flailing to wave the pigeons away, the duck was certainly tasty enough, and I'd definitely return. FOOD - 4 stars...incredibly cheap chunks of roast duck over rice. Tasty enough. AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a no frills space with no menu in sight SERVICE - 3.5 stars..,they're not paid to be nice TOTAL - 4 stars...hungry in Chinatown?...come here RELATED - Exploring Chinatown? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2WoF1Z2 read more

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The coziest no-frills place for delicious roast duck, roast goose, yee fu noodles, and clay pots! All the people here are so caring and warm, it feels like you're eating at home! You also can't beat the prices here--got a meal enough to feed four people for $51! read more

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This restaurant is definitely a diamond in the rough. We have been going here for a whopping 20 years! Sure, prices have taken a inflation-induced hike, but I've got a soft spot for the little guys, so I still swing by (albeit a tad less frequently). The portions might cost a bit more, but they haven't skimped on the satisfaction factor. The ambiance isn't exactly cozy, so I only order to-go only. Now, onto the deli wonders: the roast pork is a crispy delight, with that skin staying intact as they chop it up. The BBQ pork is a stellar choice. Personally, I'm a fan of the duck, though I've heard it's a bit hit or miss. And let's talk about the one-woman show - our waitress/hostess/cashier/busser extraordinaire! No notepad, no calculator, just sheer memory magic. Sure, she might talk a bit loud, and her look is a bit scruffy. Behind all that, she's a gem. Get this - she'll remember your favorite dishes, even if you were on hiatus for a few years. Now that's SERVICE! I removed one star because this is not I place I ever want to dine in, but it a perfect place for take out. read more

I missed coming here. Today I finally got a chance. Chinatown is so quiet. This place is so quiet. Only three tables with customers. In the old days, this place was packed. With everything so expensive, aunties and uncles no longer can afford going out to eat. Their claypot is $18.50 now. Long ago, $6.95. Wow. I had a wonderful duck wonton noodle soup. Very flavorful. Free tea. So nostalgic. I'm so glad they are still here. My favorite waitress was not there. I'll be back. read more

Unassuming place a little bit far from the center of Chinatown. The place has been a long staple and must visit place if you want BBQ meats! I always come here for the roast pork or bbq meat to eat with my family. I came on a weekend just for a quick bite as I was craving some lo mein and meat. If you dine in, they serve you soup with your meal and your choir of tea or water. It is cash only so please plan ahead! read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Wonton and duck lo mein - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

We decided to check out Kam Po Kitchen after seeing their duck over rice on TikTok for $9.50 - honestly, that's hard to beat in today's market. When we arrived, the staff member was super welcoming but was very pushy about getting the 2-item combo plates. She also recommended adding a platter of vegetables, and in hindsight, I should have asked about pricing since there were no visible menus anywhere in the restaurant. The final bill was significantly higher than expected. The food quality was good- the steamed chicken and roast duck both had good flavors so I'd recommend ordering these. Tip: always make sure to clarify all prices upfront! read more

These people are so sneaky that when you buy meat from them, they will steal from you. I bought a whole duck for $31 and I saw her cut pieces and hide it behind a metal barrier that obstructs the view. I said hey you took my duck neck. I want to use it for congee and she's like oh it has a lot of hair. I said don't worry I want it. So she grabs the head, chopped it in half and put it back in there and never gave me my neck. Still charge me the same. I imagine they take more than the neck when people aren't paying attention, but the neck is so obvious these guys are very bad business. read more

So good felt like a home cooked meal, really cheap, prices, feels like you're at home with your family making food with you in the other room really good attentive server cash only read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Pork Belly Salt and pepper beef Roast duck - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

My parent's favorite place to get a plate of rice with your choice of meats (soy sauce chicken, Char siu (bbq pork), Siu Yuk (sliced roasted pork belly) etc. Came by to order 3 rice plates; 1 soy sauce chicken and 2 siu yuk. Plenty of food..the rice on the bottom, layered with your choice of meat, plus he puts in a side of cabbage and finishes it off with a marinated soy sauce on top. For $9.50 a meal, you can't beat the price here. Cheap & good eats on the edge of Chinatown! It's a no-frills kinda of place. When you step inside, you are hit with the smell of meats. Tables on the right if you want to dine in otherwise take out is done at the meat counter to the left. Cash only. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Soy Sauce Chicken With Rice - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

The portion is sooooo huge!! Not complaining about the price with these proteins like roasted duck and crispy pork belly. The service was fast and attentive. The restaurant had just a few tables but ambience can feel like local. A little hard for street parking in China town area but had the garage parking a couple blocks away. Definitely be back. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

Can't believe I haven't written a review sooner. This is hubs' fave Chinese BBQ place, but it's a trek to make it to Chinatown to get his fix. When we are able to make it, hubs goes all out - roast pork, roast duck, salt and pepper fish, garlic green beans, eggplant, chow fun . . . We enjoy every dish. I'd say they make the best roast pork and roast duck. I'm not a huge roast duck person, but I like it from here - more meaty and not as fatty as other places. This place is busy. Non-stop customers and tables usually full. Cash only. There's only one waitress who takes orders and serves the tables, and she hustles. We're never disappointed when we visit here. read more

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very solid cheap food that was fresh and easy, but not spectacular but very tasty i did love the century egg and pork porridge, it was $6 and had some pork, but only around 6 pieces of egg, but it still was flavorful and comforting. trying to wave down the server was a whole other ordeal, the water tasted very tappy and the tea was okay, both served in plastic cups. we also got the chinese brocolli with oyster sauce which was good as well, very standard. the BBQ combo plate though?! it was honestly delicious but couldve been better. the crispy pork was better than the duck, not amazingly crispy, but very flavorful. i liked how everything soaked up the sauce and the duck was tender as well. honestly you really cant go wrong with feeding 3 ppl for $40, and everything is so good but not amazing, still memorable though. id definitely take some more friends here, and seeing the packed interior, friends and family come here all the time and it had the same energy as a morning market back in asia. bustling and full of different chinese dialects, it felt like home :) read more

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Great service and tasty food! Got the recommended fried chicken wings and beef chow fun. read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Fried chicken wings (minus couple wings) - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

A true hole in the wall. Yes, you might pay a little more than expected--but that's the tourist premium, and honestly, it's worth every cent. The portions are generous, the flavors are bold, and the food speaks for itself. Everything we tried was delicious, but the standout was definitely the soup with Char Siu Pork--rich, flavorful, and absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommend! read more

Kam Po Kitchen - Roasted Roast Duck - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

my family has been coming to kam po for decades. the food here is amazing and provides a comfort that sometimes only good chinese food can. it's also run by the cutest mother daughter combo :') their roast pork is amazing! always fresh, always crispy. the oil seeps into the rice and cabbage underneath and it's divine. the duck is also great, and for a reasonable price. salt and pepper pork chops are solid as well. sweet and sour chicken was also amazing! it was saucy, yet still crispy. great portions, amazing staff. love this place! support your local restaurants!! read more