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    King Kee

    3.6 (225 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Flaming Spicy Tofu
    Azsure D.

    Happy to have vegan option in Union Square. Good service, very quick. I ordered flaming spicy tofu. It was not what I would consider flaming spicy ha! But it was fine. I enjoyed the crisp water chestnut. The meal was too big I could not finish it. I had to pay extra for rice. The plate seemed a bit overpriced to me. Gorgeous building and location, and lamp.

    Food was really good and service was awesome! Definitely recommend! The restaurant has family friendly ambiance. I recommend many tourists to visit!!

    Shiumai - skip, the filling was bland
    Tiffany T.

    Good service! We ordered the spicy wontons in chili oil, honey walnut shrimp, beef chow mein, har gow (shrimp dumplings), shiumai, and shanghai soup dumplings. The total was about $113 for our table to feed 2 people. Skip the spicy wontons in chili oil, it was in soup form but the soup was bland and the wonton filling needed more salt. It WAS spicy though so watch for the kick. Honey walnut shrimp was crispy, and not overly sweet. We really enjoyed it and would highly recommend. Beef chow mein was really good, meat was tender and the noodles were flavorful. Hargow was also really good, chewy exterior and filling tasted delicious. Skip the shiumai, it was a let down because the filling was pretty bland. I'd also skip on the shanghai soup dumplings because they were a bit overcooked and did not have any more soup in them by the time we ate them which was a bummer. Overall I'd revisit if I were in the area out of convenience but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here since there are a ton of dimsum spots in SF. Service was good, it's a casual spot to get a bite of dimsum until 9:30pm!

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    Kerri E.

    Was happy to find a Chinese restaurant across the street from the Parc 55 Ordered sweet and sour chicken and a side of white rice to go. Server was sweet and told me to sit down while waiting. Food came out quickly. They charge 75¢ for the to-go bag. It was a good portion size and tasted good.

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    Carlene P.

    Great, easy-access location. Nice interior, but I ordered out. Woman taking my order was very friendly and helpful. Wonton soup was majestic...SO good! We also had chicken chow mein which was good, but nothing special. Broccoli beef was very flavorful and beef was extremely tender; surprisingly, this did not come with steamed rice. We had green onion pancakes that were savory and delicate - very good. The pork fried rice was good tasting, but had less barbecued pork in it than we had expected. All in all, very good and well priced.

    hot tea
    Scotty C.

    After a long day of traveling from the East coast, we wanted something simple and easy for dinner. King Kee was across the street from Parc 55 where we were staying and was the perfect stop. We arrived a little early for dinner and were one of two tables, but within 30 minutes the place was full. I love that they have all the models of the dishes out in the window and the staff were very nice throughout our dinner. We started with shanghai dumplings (aka XLB) and some hot tea. Then I had the pork chow main and got it spicy. It was the perfect comfort food after a long day and we both had a little left over for a late night snack. We planned on going again during our stay but ran out of time. I saw someone with the roast duck and it looked amazing... maybe next time.

    wonton bug

    I door dashed from here and unfortunately had a bad experience. i had a literal bug in my food that was in my wonton soup :( this was so disappointing and i hope i can get some sort of refund :/

    Beef Chow Fun ( Flat Rice Noodle )
    Seth R.

    I've got food from this place many times but this time did dine in. This restaurant is mediocre. I would love to give them 4 stars if the food taste a little bit better. The restaurant location is pretty good. Close to union square. The menu here is typically Chinese food that you would find any other place. The restaurant seem pretty slow. The service was good , only one person there and the food was fast. I got beef chow fun that I requested spicy , it was not bad. The hot and sour soup was nice but the fried rice was just ok. It's another place that you could stop by if you wanted some Chinese in the area. But if you expect a better experience, I would recommend you to go to China town. There is a lot more good Chinese food there.

    4 Pieces Shrimp Dumpling
    Nomani T.

    Excellent tasting food - wonderful service - very affordable prices. I ordered two types of dumplings a special ordered their chow fun - "house style" which is not on the menu but just ask for it. The food was hot and fresh. The chow fun tasted amazing and was more than enough for 2 people to enjoy. The dumplings were out of this world. I ordered the shrimp dumplings and the traditional pork dumplings. The service is great. They were very attentive and very nice. The food came out quickly. I Galt recommend eating here.

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    Alex F.

    Quick stop for some Chinese food. Not too many tables occupied consider the hour and the day at the time I walked in, but a constant in and out of food delivery kids...good sign. I ordered a classic spicy kung pao chicken with white steamed rice. Good dish, fresh ingredients very kind service. Don't get scared by the plastic made sample dishes in the window.. nothing like what you'll get on the table.. lol

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    My coworkers and I frequent this place- small and unassuming but the food is really good, authentic and super flavorful!

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    The dimsum I ordered was on point..food was pretty good..the honey walnut prawns were delicious. Will return for more when I am in the area.

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    Excellent food. Excellent service. So good. They even made my dish gluten free. We came back again. Small business. Fast food service.

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    Dinner here twice! very good and recommend to you all. 在旧金山住了两晚 连续吃了两天 味道不错 菜量大。推荐大家来尝尝

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    Four Kings 四大天王 - sichuan cabbage

    Four Kings 四大天王

    4.2(432 reviews)
    0.6 miChinatown
    $$$

    I managed to get a reservation at 7:45pm on a Friday. We were seated after a little wait at a…read morebar/counter. We ordered the kumquat umeshu highball and the lemon oolong highball and really enjoyed, quite refreshing. We ended up getting the small squab, lamb skewer, Mapo spaghetti, and eggplant. I liked that they had a small squab option which was perfect for two people. The meal started with complimentary cucumbers and peanuts snacks perfect paired with a drink. Everything was delicious but if I pick a favorite, I think it would be the eggplant. The lamb was very tender and flavorful. It's a small restaurant so I would probably only come with 2-4 people. I think you can walk in but the wait seemed quite long so I'd try to get a res. I wish it was easier to get one or I'd be back more often :)

    Came ~10 minutes before dinner window opening time on a Saturday evening and was luckily the last…read moreparty to be seated in the first round. Ambiance and service were 10/10. Servers were friendly and accommodating. Food came quickly and dishes had beautiful presentation. We shared the chili crisp pig head, clay pot rice with Chinese sausage and bacon, scallop vermicelli, and XO escargot with milk bread. I enjoyed the free bites of roasted peanuts and smashed cucumbers. Chili crisp pig head was good but got a little too oily immediately. The slices were really thin and there were a bunch of good textures from the chili crisp and the veggies but was a little heavy due to sitting in plate of oil. Clay pot rice didn't stand out to me that much, the tong ho on top helped cut the heaviness at first but there were only ~5 leaves so it ended up being a little too saucy and heavy. I also would've appreciated more toppings in the clay pot rice and rice also didn't get scorched despite leaving it there for most of the meal. Scallop vermicelli wasn't bad, but definitely felt overpriced for essentially 1 piece of scallop and 3-5 bites of vermicelli. Last, the XO escargot with milk bread was unique but also ultimately too oily. The escargot sat in a pool of oil/butter/fats which got a bit too much too. I will say the flavor was definitely there though and the texture of escargot was good. The milk bread was great, smelled fresh and sweet with a soft crunch. Overall I think it was a fun experience to dine here and no regrets, but none of the dishes stood out to me too much in particular to where I'd be running back.

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    Hon's Wun-Tun House

    4.1(668 reviews)
    0.7 miChinatown
    $$

    With plenty of restaurants trying to get you thru the door in Chinatown, I was so happy to try out…read moreHon's Wun-Tun House! There will be a little bit of a wait if you come at lunchtime, but the changing of tables is so quick, it's worth the wait. My table got many items to try out, including a number of dumplings and main dishes. We have no complaints! The servers were on top of their game, and every time a menu item was brought out, they would cross it out at the table, to ensure all our food was brought out. Each dish came out piping hot (especially the dumpling and wontons), and my favorite main dish was definitely the Braised Seafood + Tofu in Clay Pot. Pair that with some rice and your set. This place was such a vibe! Totally recommend; all our food came out quick --- everything was made-to-order, and they got nothing wrong. 10 out of 10!

    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.

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    Hon's Wun-Tun House - E3 柱侯牛腩雲吞麵 Beef Brisket Wonton Noodle Soup | $14.95

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    Cheung Hing Restaurant - Roast duck $34/duck.  Additional $0.50 for plum sauce. Decent taste and meaty... but not amazing like it used to be.

    Cheung Hing Restaurant

    3.8(821 reviews)
    4.9 miOuter Sunset
    $$

    Came to pick up food to bring home. Our usual order can comprise of roast duck, roast pork, BBQ…read morepork, soy sauce chicken, and/or duck feet. When ordering the BBQ pork (char siu), I always ask for a leaner portion since I prefer it without too much fat. There wasn't much of a line this time--decades ago and even pre-pandemic, there was almost always a long wait during their busier times like during lunch and dinner hours. A relative of mine used to work here over 30 years ago, and I remember how nonstop and demanding it was. It was hardly a slow or relaxed environment. They also suggested adding mochi to my order. I passed this time, but I'll give it a try on my next visit. These days, there's a lot more competition along the Noriega corridor, which may explain the change in crowds. Still, it's nice to come back for the familiar Cantonese foods I grew up with and love.

    We came on Thursday and got the roasted pork and pig tongue. My mom really liked the roasted pork,…read morethe skin was crispy and the meat was super tender. The pig tongue, however, wasn't really her thing and didn't have much flavor. We also tried the coconut mochi ($3.80 for 3). It was pretty good, with black sesame, peanuts, and sugar inside. They also have ginger pig feet and pork belly, which we might try next time. Overall, solid spot if you're here for roasted pork!

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    Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant - Sweet & Sour pork

    Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    0.7 miChinatown
    $$

    Surprisingly delicious. Randomly saw people going into this place and so glad we gave it a chance…read more It is a SMALL upstairs restaurant. Fried Rice - DELICIOUS!! Usually don't prefer this is but the fried rice here is ELITE. White rice - Perfect. The usual. Walnut Shrimp - Crunchy. Delicious! Perfectly balanced and the walnuts were yummy. Sweet & Sour pork - good. Too mushy for me but the flavor was good. Mongolian Beef - delicious. Flavorful. Chow Mein - PERFECTION! Spring rolls - Doughy. Yummy. Tea - Delicious They were FULL but the service was great. Clean. Quick. And kind, which must be a usual since they were kind although busy. 10/10 recommend

    stumbled upon this after ma's and a few other spots were packed on a monday at 12pm. cozy, intimate…read moreinterior after you go up a flight of stairs, server was welcoming, and got seated/served tea quickly. did get busier and small parties were being seated together. i ordered my clay pot and it came out in under 5 minutes, i was so surprised. #35, chicken clay pot with mushroom and chinese sausage (7/10): came out sizzling and with rice on the side. chicken was plentiful and cooked great. wish there was more chinese sausage and i loved the onion. sauce wasn't too oily or salty and is a little sweet. usually i don't like ginger but it cut through the sauce well. was not expecting to like it this much! their clay pot was great for the price ($12.50), the workers were very nice, and it was just so homey in there for me. would definitely come back for clay pots and try their deluxe specials.

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    Yongzi Ji Restaurant - Beverages, dessert, appetizers

    Yongzi Ji Restaurant

    4.5(61 reviews)
    1.4 miMission

    Stopped by Yongzi Ji for an early Saturday breakfast right when they open at 11:30 am. The place…read morewas still quiet, so we were seated immediately. We ordered : - Braised beef wonton noodle soup : noodles had that perfect springy bite, the broth was light , well seasoned & comforting. The braised beef was melt in your mouth tender, and the wontons were fresh, plump, and juicy. Everything was on point. - Fish porridge : I appreciate that the congee is not too soupy/ watered down. It was hearty and fish was delicately cooked just right, not dry or rubbery like some places. - Curry fish balls with pork rind : Good side dish, nicely seasoned with a spicy kick which we loved. Parking was relatively easy, there's metered spots across the street. Service was fast & efficient, the aunty who served us was super friendly and on top of everything. The interior is clean and comfy with a chill, welcoming vibe. Definitely planning to return, especially for another bowl of that beef noodle soup!

    Came here with my boyfriend and it was a great chill date spot!…read more Good: - The value of the family dinner is insane - we got the Hong Kong style and it came with like 5 different dishes - I liked the eggroll, very crispy and came with a super tasty sauce - The fried rice was really good - We ended up with so much food we had another meal to bring home - and for less than $20 each! - Service was incredibly fast and also they were very nice Bad: - It's a bit hectic inside since it gets busy! Overall, it was such a good deal and the staff were really efficient and nice and would come back!

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    HK Lounge Bistro - Half duck order

    HK Lounge Bistro

    4.2(297 reviews)
    0.6 miSoMa
    $$

    Excellent dim sum spot!! Yes, it's definitely pricey, but everything from the food to the service…read moreand ambiance was fantastic. We ordered 8 items and everything was top quality, but my favorites were: - Ribeye XO "Dan Dan" mein with sesame sauce - Berkshire pork Shanghai soup dumplings (XLB) - Crispy shrimp & meat tofu skin roll It's a small restaurant and was super busy when we went around 11:40am on a Sunday, but luckily we were seated immediately when we walked in. Service was very friendly and efficient. Our server also helped refill our teapot with hot water when we finished the first pot. I really enjoyed the meal here and will definitely be back to try the dinner menu next time!

    TL;DR: Pretty small, amazing service (new plates for everything), food comes out fast but…read morecomparable to other dim sum places in SF. Went here with my girlfriends to celebrate a wonderful dim sum dinner for AAPI month! We had heard about this place because it is a Michelin recognized restaurant and while we live closer to Chinatown figured it was worth heading down to SOMA. It was good, but like similar reviews say, pretty shocked with how comparable it tasted to some other dim sum places in the city. Imperial Peking Duck - 10/10! XLB - 11/10 just for the presentation! The waiter serves you the first one :) House Pan Fried noodles - 8/10, not the best but still tasty. We also had the egg cake for dessert and we've never had that before so it was nice to try something new. Would come back if I was in the area but since I'm close to Chinatown, can find places there too.

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    HK Lounge Bistro - Rib eye chow fun (best chow fun ever?) possibly. so delicious

    Rib eye chow fun (best chow fun ever?) possibly. so delicious

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    Good Mong Kok Bakery - Fried Meat Dumpling ($3.50 for 3)

    Good Mong Kok Bakery

    4.1(3.8k reviews)
    0.7 miChinatown
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    Been here twice. Always a line, but moves relatively quickly. They are traditional Chinese ladies…read morewith no chill so definitely have your order ready by the time you're at the register. Chashu bao - 5/5. Pretty big and was super tasty! Definitely one of my favs and wasn't too overly salty. Pork shumai - 5/5. I haven't had such a fresh shumai, and although it was just 3, it was still a good portion. I would definitely come here again with the prices and the taste. One of the best dim sums I had. Though, there is no longer any tables to sit down at, so we had to return to our car to eat.

    30 person line, on Memorial Day. 1 hour for us to get inside and order. Food is served immediately…read moreover the counter. Waiting in the line is an experience in itself, if you have a group, time will go by faster because you can yap. An hour was a dread. But 30 minutes do fly. There's a grocery store next door to snack on/explore if you have a group member that'd you want to send in there. If you don't know what to get, there's a sign outside the door when you hit the front of the line that lists the top menu items. We got an order (each) of the shrimp, chive dumplings. And the baked pork buns were absolutely worth the wait. Don't be afraid to get one too many, as you can take it home and reheat. And by the way, we arrived during lunch time. The line was half the size around 2p.

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    Good Mong Kok Bakery - Baked Char siu bun and Seasame balls

    Baked Char siu bun and Seasame balls

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