Savory Food: From the savory section, these were my three favorites from the Spring Banquet Celebration meal - Turnip Cake: My favorite dish of the whole night. It had the perfect texture: crispy on the outside with a moist, fluffy center, and it was packed with flavor. - Scallion Milk Bread: Fluffy, soft milk bread with a fragrant scallion flavor, paired with honey butter. Chef's kiss. - Peking Style Roast Duck: I mean, does this dish ever miss? This was definitely one of the better duck dishes I've had. The duck was tender with a smoky aroma that made it a great centerpiece for the night. Desserts: All of the desserts sounded very interesting, but none of them really wowed me. - Strawberry Bingfen: My personal favorite of the three because I enjoyed the variety of textures. This was a bit hit-or-miss at the table though, since some people didn't like the addition of the peanuts. - Chrysanthemum Ice Milk: The table favorite -- light, refreshing, and fragrant. - Page Mandarin Chiffon Cake: The sponge cake itself had a great texture: very light and fluffy, reminiscent of the sponge cakes you find at Chinese bakeries. However, the overall flavor felt lacking, which made the dessert somewhat unmemorable. Portion Size: Taste aside, the meal was very filling. My friends and I left absolutely stuffed, which was a bit unexpected since most coursed meals at Michelin restaurants tend to leave you satisfied/just full. For the duck, if there are leftovers, they'll pack it up for you and provide reheating instructions. Overall: My friends and I had a great time celebrating a birthday here. The food was good, with a few really memorable dishes (I'm still thinking about that turnip cake). The service was great, as expected for a Michelin restaurant, and I especially liked the table we were seated at near the window. read more

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Wow, is this place overrated! Maybe we hit Mr. Jiu's on an off night, but the cascade of screwups and disappointments make me think that at least some of our experience is the norm here. Let's start with what was good: the food. Most of our dishes were delicious. One side dish, in fact (the roasted turnip cakes) was near perfect, and the other two were not far behind. But our main dish-- the roasted whole duck, which is Mr. Jiu's signature dish-- while very good, wasn't sufficiently better than what you get elsewhere to be worth its exorbitant price: nearly $200. Now to the service: plenty of fawning waiters and waitresses (all telling you way more background information about each dish than anyone needs to know, like who the young couple is that runs the winery that makes the mediocre wine you're paying fortune for), but more important, the service itself was a disorganized mess. We had ordered wine pairing (also pricey, but at a Michelin star restaurant, we assumed worth it), but we had been served all our side dishes before we had gotten a single drop of wine. This meant we were sitting there looking at three different dishes crowded onto their overly tiny tables, paired with nothing but glasses of water, our still very unfinished cocktails, no wine, and only one dish still to come: the much vaunted Peking Duck. After calling the situation to our waitress's attention, the somalier promptly started bringing the wine. But it all just sort of came, mixed in with everything. I hate to break this to the staff, but that isn't what "pairing" means. Then, to make the experience even stranger, we had to stop six different waiters from taking away a dish we were saving (for dipping with their deliciously unusual bread). About halfway through the meal, we realized we could barely complete a thought during our dinner conversation because of all the interruptions. At that point, fortunately, the whole experience had become mostly hilarious. But the price for all this trouble? $485! And that's for dinner for only two people--and wine pairing for only one of us. Good Lord. I really do hope this was an off night. Even for the ducks. Because the concept here -- Chinese food, reinvented with ingredients that are more healthful, and clearly gourmet-- is brilliant. But I'm guessing, to borrow from an old Jewish Passover prayer, that a lot of what happened this night was not unlike every other night. In fairness, I should note that my wife remembers our experience a little more charitably. As the designated drinker that night, she appreciated all the background on the wine, as well as the helpful efforts and good spirit of the wait staff. read more

Creative Chinese food and carefully curated ambiance. Chilled beef tendon 5/5 - not sure what I was expecting, but the flavor and the texture of the meat was a great combo. It wasn't spicy and nicely thinly sliced Ham sui gok 3/5 - this was a bit disappointing because it wasn't fried and crispy as a traditional ham sui gok. This was more of a mochi textured side Shrimp chips 5/5 - the dip for the chips was flavorful Service 5/5 - bartenders kept refilling my water and checking up on me read more

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It's been a long time coming but finally secured reservations with some friends visiting. We shared some delicious and unique cocktails featuring exotic flavors as we viewed the menu. Family style, we ordered the buns (surprisingly special), lamb wontons, mapo tofu, and the whole sole. All were very delicious and service was exceptional. I can understand why they are a Michelin restaurant, just wish it was more financially accessible. read more

Wow... what a treat. My friends treated me to Mister Jius and I'm honored Everything was so good. I actually loved the portion sizes about 2 items per person. It made everything feel shareable, and I really liked the pacing of the courses. Our food came out slowly, which I personally enjoyed because we could actually savor each dish before moving on. If you're someone who prefers everything at once though, I'd just let your server know! The duck is mandatory pre-order in advance. It was hands down the best dish. The apricot sauce?? Unreal. The portion is huge too.... perfect for making wraps. And the pâte.... ugh, so good. I already know I need to come back just for that. That said, a lot of the other dishes came really close. The salad was honestly spectacular, the fried rice came last so it was filling but still really well done, and the carpaccio (sea cucumber, sea squirt or something like that) was interesting... personally I liked it more when everything was mixed together, but the table had mixed opinions. Also, the Vesper is a great martini if you're deciding on drinks. I swear our table basically ordered the whole menu... we were so full we couldn't even do dessert Shoutout to JT, our server it was a busy night and he still took great care of us. The service, food, and overall vibe were all amazing. We didn't make it up to the rooftop bar because we were exhausted, but the space is so cute. Definitely coming back for that next time. read more

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Had a birthday dinner at Mister Jiu's in Chinatown and was really excited to finally try the restaurant! I've been to Moongate Lounge upstairs a few times but never the actual dining room. Walking in, the space felt upscale yet comfortable, and it was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night. We started with two cocktails, the salt & vinegar shrimp chips and the spicy cumin lamb wontons. We almost didn't order the chips because I thought they'd be like the ones from the Asian market, but they were actually amazing and the portion was generous. The salmon rangoon dip that came with it completely sold us. The wontons were also really good, though a bit too Szechuan spicy for me. For entrees we got the Hokkien fried rice with Dungeness crab and the braised beef cheek. The fried rice was easily my favorite dish because of its huge pieces of crab and really well-balanced flavors. I was a little disappointed with the braised beef cheek though because it was super salty, and even eating it with rice didn't balance it out. Overall still a really nice dining experience (thought pricey) and I'm glad we finally tried the restaurant! read more

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The duck was great: I loved that there was such a many variety of foods from one duck. Legs, wings, skin, liver mousse, heart skewers, and a not sashimi style cut. It was delicious, the skin smoky and crispy, the meat flavorful and umami, and the rawer cut tender and delicious kind of like tuna. Much of the meat was a bit fatty at times. The liver mousse is a bit gamey but goes well when mixed together with everything else. The sauce goes great in the wrap, and the cilantro too surprisingly. Even the turnips. The scallion milk bread was unforgettable. The honey, butter, and scallion flavor go surprisingly well together, and the bread is fluffy inside. The orange chiffon cake was very light and fluffy, going well with the peanut and not very sweet. Everything else was really good too, as well as the cocktails and tea, but what I named above stood out most. Also note that the spicy entrees have quite a bit of heat. The server was great, explaining how everything works, giving suggestions, making sure things came at a good cadence. He answered all our questions, changed out our plates, etc. At the end he split the leftover duck into 4 bags for us to take home. One member of our party was sick less than 24 hours before the reservation but they happily took one off the reservation and deposit when I emailed them. The inside feels quite fancy with beautiful chandeliers, candles, paintings etc. The restroom is nice, adorned with golden curtains and equipped with lavender hand soap. And there's a convenient rack at the entrance for coats and umbrellas. The drink menu is cute with photos of Chinese people, same with the take out bags. Each dish came with forks and spoons for public serving but that feels a bit unnecessary. The cups and teapots were fancy. The outside gives great vibes as well being on Chinatown. It was a small alleyway with lanterns hanging above. There were fireworks going off when we left. For 100+ per person, it's not bad at all. read more

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We returned to Mister Jiu's to celebrate our anniversary after our first experience was takeout only--and dining in was a whole different (and wonderful) experience. From the moment we arrived, the hostess seated us at the *perfect* table overlooking Chinatown, complete with glowing red lantern views. The ambiance was on point: great music, warm energy, and a bar that felt modern yet thoughtfully rooted in traditional Asian design. Service was exceptional across the board, from our attentive server to the chefs who personally delivered our dishes. The food hit that sweet spot of nostalgic Chinese flavors we grew up with, elevated by creative, modern twists. Everything we tried was outstanding, and we're already planning our next visit to work through the rest of the menu. What we ordered: * Pan Fried Turnip Cake: So tasty - our fav dish * Juicy Pork Dumplings: meaty but not soupy * Trout Roe & Lobster Coral Cheong Fun: beautiful dish and more veggie forward * Hokkien Fried Rice with Dungeness Crab: saucy and filling * Braised Beef Cheek Claypot: TENDER cheeks with collagen..tasty with rice (or wine) A memorable anniversary dinner and an easy place to recommend! read more

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It is always a good experiences at Mister Jiu's. They have a great open space and welcoming staff. We like the tables by the front windows as you get a nice view of all the red lanterns over china town at night. The food is really good. Some of their appetizers are unique in flavor and worth trying. Their main dishes are extremely generous. The waiters will let you know about the quantities, and they are always right/accurate. I have not been impressed with their dessert selection. Good drink selection and prices are what you would expect in nicer SF restaurants. read more

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Great meal. Different desserts but the tasting menu was great. About $150-175 a person. Service was excellent and the food portions were massive! Especially the fish. read more

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And just like that, another Michelin dining experience, checked off the list. The experience overall was absolutely the worst Michelin dining experience that I've had. This was from start to finish. Reservations should be easy to make, especially online. They weren't. Don't bother to call during the day like I did, because they don't have voicemail, instead of some weird recording that implies the number is not working. It's a great way to push customers away. We were celebrating a special occasion, and I was able to bring a cake with us, proved by the restaurant. I specifically let the seating hostess, who took the cake from me know that it needed to be refrigerated. Our party was seated a very uncomfortable table, and not the table that I had requested. I literally could write a book on the lack of detail, Customer Service and so much more. The experience was heartbreaking. The starters that were brought to the table, were shrimp chips, big chunks of raw carrots, with some type of dipping sauce that had not been identified. The shrimp chips were the highlight. No one could eat the carrots or the dipping sauce. First course: new potatoes. I will preface the rest of the review by saying that the waitresses ability to describe with the dishes being offered were, versus what was received was also responsible for how poorly this meal went. The new potatoes were Julian strips of potato soaked in some sort of highly spicy liquid. None of it was edible. The spicy liquid was tongue and mouth numbing. We also had selected the turnip cake. This was pretty tasty and ironically could've used some seasoning. Course two: green beans. A vegetable that you really can't go wrong with. They were absolutely atrocious. Completely covered with a variety of peppers, hot chili peppers and completely overcooked. Essentially a bowl of heat that no one enjoyed. We also selected the milk bread with caviar. Apparently, the waitress didn't care about bringing the caviar to us so we went without. The milk bread was OK, the butter helped. But essentially, this wasn't anything more than basic dinner rolls. Main course/entrée: this is what we came for. The duck! The skin was smoky, crispy, and actually the highlight of the duck. It's one thing to enjoy rare beef, but rare duck, no. Many of the sliced pieces were still very rare if not raw looking. There was also one extremely large slice of rare/raw meat. When the table asked the waitress about it. She pretty much shrugged and said she didn't know why they would put that on the plate. The duck is served with "savory pancakes ". They weren't savory. They were rubbery. We paid an up charge for the pluot sauce, which amounted to about maybe 2 tablespoons. Definitely not worth eight dollars. Dessert was another disappointment. The chrysanthemum ice cream should be a hard pass. It's not sweet, it's not tart, it's just bad. The apricot kernel Jell-O was only slightly a step up from the chrysanthemum ice cream. It frankly tasted like it had been sitting out and not refrigerated. No one wants warm mush. The cake that we were all looking forward to trying that we brought, wasn't brought out to our table, but someone decided to slice it in the kitchen. Someone also did not refrigerate it, which meant that a $75 cake was ruined. The waitress truly did not bother to check in on the table to see how the meal was going, or frankly to offer us drinks beyond when we were seated. That coupled with her inability to describe the food properly, and leading us down a path of a horrible experience is infuriating. This was an extremely expensive experience that we will not be repeating at this restaurant. If you have this on your list, just don't. Not worth the money and you'll leave hungry like we did. read more

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This was somewhat of a disappointment experience . I was in the private room w about 20 folks and we had everything served family style / share . Food was so-so , steamed fish came whole and we had to send it back to fillet . It felt we had some very junior waitress which resulted in a so-so service level . Perhaps the à la carte is better . The cocktails were excellent but they couldn't deliver them to the right people . read more

I had been wanting to try Mister Jiu's for many years. My previous visits never gave me enough time to make a reservation and dine here until now. What didn't set me up for success was thinking this food was reminiscent of the food that I had growing up. I don't know why I thought that because I know Mister Jiu's is upscale dining. Anyhow, the dishes I enjoyed the most were the bok choy and duck. The bok choy tasted exactly like comfort food. The bok choy was crispy, tender and garlicky. The duck was smoked and reminded me more of a French style duck. The duck skin wasn't as crispy as traditional Peking Duck, but I do crave it and would love it in a salad. I was surprised to find the black cod sitting atop tahini and I am a big hater of tahini. Luckily, I could eat the fish with the bok choy sauce and still mostly enjoy the fish. The Mister Jiu experience was nice and I don't regret going. I wanted to check out the upstairs bar, but it was reserved for a private party. This place has a cool, speakeasy-ish vibe. I believe the menu rotates seasonally, but I think the duck is always on the menu and is worth a try. read more

Mister Jiu's - Bok Choy in oyster/garlic sauce Grilled Mala Spiced Black Cod - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was very disappointed with Mister Jui's. We were so excited to come and were really looking forward to it. The space was beautiful and the service was really good, but the food was just meh (except for the vinegar shrimp chips -- which were rapturous!) We got a couple of the dumpling/noodle dishes, the fried rice and the winter citrus salad. Surprisingly, most everything was bland. We asked for both chili oil and salt (and we never usually ask for salt!) The textures were great: chewy noodles and crunchy chicken skin.... But no real flavor. It was very disappointing, especially since we had heard such good things... But we are both still remembering the yummy yummy yummy shrimp chips a couple of days later.... And the strange staff member who seemed out of place wearing a tshirt, dirty sneakers and cargo pants.... At first, I thought maybe he was a hipster sommelier.... It was something we laughed about later. read more

Really enjoyed my first dining experience here! I was first struck by how cool and hip the restaurant felt, and San Francisco should really be the place to have more elevated and innovative Chinese restaurants. I love that the location was tucked right in the heart of Chinatown. The style of food is fusion-Asian, which I don't always love, but Mister Jiu's did this well. We had the Autumn Banquet Celebration, and while the meal was pretty expensive, we were very full! The one thing I will say is that the course dishes we ate before the signature Peking Duck did feel a little disjointed style wise, but all the individual dishes were very good. The standouts to me were the milk bread and fried rice! By the time we got to the Peking duck we were already very full, but the Peking duck was excellent and was also very good re-heated! I will also say the service was standout for me. Our server was so kind and was ready to provide plenty of recommendations and explanations. Due to a wait for our desserts (which we didn't even notice) the restaurant gave a discount. I feel like I may want to come back even just for the fried rice in the future! read more

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Such a memorable experience. I don't typically write reviews, but Mister Jiu's truly deserves the recognition. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance, rich with history yet distinctly modern, all with an elevated, refined feel. Every dish was exceptional; we quite literally left no crumbs. What truly set the evening apart, though, was the service. Our servers were outstanding...attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in creating a seamless experience. Don't hesitate to book Mister Jiu's. It's absolutely worth it. read more

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We made a reservation to celebrate a birthday and were most impressed by the appetizers. Our favorites were the turnip cake and cheung fun with uni. Milk bread and cumin dumplings were also delicious. The mapo tofu was incredibly silky but I personally wasn't a fan of the male flavors, although faint. We added the Peking duck when we made the reservation, but it still took over 90 minutes to arrive at the table. By that time, we had already finished five other dishes. I also didn't realize the duck would be prepared in a more Western-style BBQ, with very smoky flavors. While it was crispy and tender, I was expecting more traditional Asian flavors. However it is unique and I don't regret trying it. The wine pairing was extremely disappointing and didn't pair well with any of the dishes. We tried the Harmony cocktail as well, which was terrible; we didn't finish it between the three of us. It was fun to try the duck for the first time and we'd differently return to try other entrees! read more

This is a very bad restaurant with poor service and bad taste. I waited for an hour for the reservation time, and it took 90 minutes to serve the food. Besides, it's really bad. read more

Mister Jiu's - room - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mister Jiu's felt like one of those rare nights where everything just clicked. Walking in, there's this blend of old San Francisco history and modern energy that immediately pulls you in. It feels elevated without being intimidating, like you can relax and still know you are about to have something really special. The room has this quiet confidence to it, and the service matches that perfectly. The food honestly stopped me mid-sentence more than once. We had the Peking duck, and it lived up to every bit of the hype, crispy skin, rich flavor, and somehow still light enough to keep going back for more. The dumplings were delicate and packed with flavor, and even the vegetable dishes felt like they had as much care and attention as the mains. Nothing felt thrown together. Every plate had intention, balance, and just enough creativity to keep it exciting without losing its roots. What stayed with me was how complete the whole experience felt. Not just a great meal, but one of those dinners you keep thinking about days later. It is the kind of place that reminds you why San Francisco's food scene is on another level, and why spots like this, thoughtful, locally rooted, and incredibly well executed, are worth celebrating. I walked out already trying to figure out when I could come back. read more

I was really looking forward to seeing what the hype was about and it was a little bit of a letdown to be honest. It was a pretty mixed experience. The inside is really nice and spacious with a dark mood. They started by bringing out some Mala peanuts, pickled radish, some tofu sauce (I forget what it was) and shrimp chips. The peanuts were strangely sweet rather than spicy, and the radish really bland. The tofu thing was pretty good; very smooth, creamy and tasty. The shrimp chips were good; tasted exactly like the ones you get at Chinese banquets. The Oysters were pretty decent; the watermelon mignonette was pretty mild and let the oyster be the main flavor. Yusheng (the cultural dish, not Mister Jiu's version) is actually something I've never had before so I don't have anything to compare to. The one here was pretty similar to a crudo and it's pretty enjoyable. Next came the Wok Fried Rice and Green Beans. The rice came with tomatoes which I've really only seen in Thai fried rice. It was still good but nothing extraordinary, and certainly nothing you couldn't find elsewhere. The Green Beans on the other hand were actually some of the best I've ever had. Now, it's relatively common to find stir fried green beans with XO sauce, but there was something about these that was just so much better. They were cooked and seasoned perfectly and the fermented cabbage brought a nice salty hit. I don't know if this is like a backhanded compliment, but for me, green beans... yes green beans... was the best dish of the night. The supposed star of the restaraunt was just ok. The skin wasn't as crispy as I'm used to, but the smoking kind of adds more of a meatiness to the duck than the traditional style. Also, generally, places will use the bones and stuff to make either soup or congee but it doesn't seem like they do that here. Even if you are adding twists and other styles to a very specific regional/cultural dish, I feel that you have to stay true to how the dish is normally served. But that's just me. The acoutrement is fine. There aren't enough pancakes. The dessert was uhh interesting. The Nian Gao is also something that's not very traditional here. It's more like a mochi bread pudding. The way I grew up eating it was steamed, so it had a much different look and texture to how it was served here. Regardless, Nian Gao isn't something that I care for that much anyway, so I appreciate the different approach they took here. I don't have many words for the Apricot Jello; I didn't like it. I'm not sure what they were aiming for here. It's kind of like, if someone never had Chinese food in their life, this would be a servicable place to introduce them to it. But you would be showing them a very... limited view on Chinese food. As a side note, on the night I think I was the only Chinese person eating there on the night lol. I like that they tried something different and I wouldn't mind going back, but I also wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. read more

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My first time visiting this elegant spot serving elevated Chinese food after hearing a lot about their Peking Duck. Mister Jiu's has a fairly large dining room with windows overlooking Chinatown. It has a Michelin star. They currently have 3 menu options: a 6-course tasting menu (with optional wine or non-alcoholic pairings), a 4-course Peking Duck Summer Banquet menu, and an a la carte menu. Reservations are needed for the multi-course menus, walk-ins are accepted at the bar for the a la carte menu, although you can also reserve a high-top for 2. It seems the Duck Banquet menu was recently introduced; before it may have been an add-on to the tasting menu. This is of course what I ordered. You indicate which menu you're interested in when you reserve, and a deposit is taken. Many of the dishes on the Duck menu are off the a la carte menu. I started with 3 amuses: shrimp chips, radishes with whipped soy milk, peanuts with schezwan pepper. There are 4 choices for the first and second courses, 3 for dessert. My first course choice was the oysters on the half shell with rhubarb mignonette and black pepper. Plump and fresh. The second course was cheong fun rice rolls stuffed with plump manila clams and bok choy with a traditional soy-based sauce. A fond memory from my Cantonese upbringing, elevated. The duck was impressive. As a solo diner, I got half a duck, which was impossible to finish. It's a Liberty Farms duck that takes days to prepare and about an hour to complete its prep after you arrive. The lacquered skin is beautifully browned and crispy, while the breast meat remains a delightful medium rare. You get the breast, a loin, wing, thigh and thigh meat, all with the great skin (except the loin). Served alongside are savory pancakes, cucumber, cilantro and scallions, plus a unique peanut butter hoisin sauce and a rich and fancy duck liver mousse that could be a small starter on its own. An addition tangy pluot sauce is available for an additional cost, as are additional dishes such as fried rice or chow fun; I passed on all since there was plenty to eat already. My dessert was a delish and light apricot kernel jello, a panna cotta of sorts topped with rose geranium-infused strawberries and some mini-boba. Service was excellent and attentive. Overall a high-end fab dinner. As someone who has Peking Duck at least once a year (at Lunar New Year), I was impressed with this duck as well as the entire meal and dining experience. The adjacent table was enjoying the tasting menu, and I'd say the Duck menu is more bountiful. read more

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Stopped by here for my husbands birthday! It was a delightful experience. Some of the dishes were amazing and others were just okay to me, but overall a fantastic experience as the service was phenomenal and the restaurant/ambiance were amazing. We got the tasting menu. The standout dishes were the dim sum, the blue fin and the quail. I did not love the salmon. The squid was good and very flavorful but nothing to write home about. Everything else was really good. Would definitely come back! read more

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I've dined here twice, once for the winter banquet (January 2026) and yesterday for the à la carte. Service both times impeccable. Cocktails are decent, my favorite is the prosperity (which they don't offer at moongate lounge...). The scallion milk bread? 10/10. You have to get this here. Absolutely MUST. it's made fresh so when you peel pieces off, steam comes out. I honestly don't think anyone does bread better, currently, except maybe bar brucato (piada bread also made in house, same with butter). Everything from the winter banquet is either good or excellent, with the exception of the desserts... kind of a let down tbh. From à la carte menu, I had to try the silken mapo tofu. Ngl, this was a let down too. The presentation reminds me of 'tofu flower' (dowl fu fa) where it's silky tofu in ginger (brown sugar) syrup and you're suppose to mix it before eating. Here, they have silky tofu under a bed of meat, and taste wise just didn't hit the spot for me. I don't often critique dishes because I'm not a food expert by any means. I love McDonald fries as much as I love Herme Pierre's macaroon. However, as a child, i was a picky eater. All I ate was mapo tofu. Even in large family gatherings where everyone orders off the set menu (iykyk), and my mom would already know, mapo tofu for my picky daughter, even if it's not on the menu. I wish they'd incorporate the mala sauce into the dish so it doesn't taste so watery and would bridge the meat and tofu better. Also, retain the "minced" finish for the flannery strip loin used. Please don't ever change the bread. read more

Like an upscale Chinese restaurant with a great vibe? If you do, this place is for you. I went to Mr Jiu's without a reservation and got a seat at the bar, so I knew my luck would be on point that night. Mr Jiu's is a Michelin Star restaurant and after dining there...I could say that it easily deserves the star and then some. The appetizers were great. Oysters with watermelon vinaigrette, charred shishito peppers with dipping sauce and rice roll with Santa Barbara uni. All were great but the star of the show was the roast duck. The duck was smoked with apple wood so it imparts a smokey sweet flavor and the balance between the crispy skin and succulent meat...to die for. Traditional Peking duck is served only with the skin but this method will not disappoint you at all...if anything, it soars. It hits on all accounts and with the peanut hoisin sauce, duck mouse with crispy vegetables, they balance out the duck perfectly. Go early and get a seat at the bar, it is absolutely the best place to take in this restaurant's vibe. The bar has great 80's tunes playing and is dimly lighted with goldfish swimming in their personal tank...eclectic but it works....like I said, great vibe. Service, by the bartender, was amazing...and his knowledge on the dishes to help build a menu around the duck was great. Did I tell you the duck was amazing? Brandon Jew, the chef, clearly knows exactly what he is doing! Run. read more

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I met up with a friend at their Bar. The service was attentive and helpful. The decor was nice, and the drink options were good, and season cocktails are tasty. We ordered the peking duck, string beans, fresh oysters were all 5 stars in my mind. You can tell it was prepared with care. The duck in particular was amazing! I will be back with my husband soon, so he can try it. read more

Mister Jiu's - Peking duck - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ended up doing the course menu with the pecking duck since that was our only option with a group of 4 and reservations! We pretty much did one of everything and it kept us very full, we even had leftovers to take home! Overall the food was really good but definitely on the pricier side. A lot of favorite and unique dishes here that we all genuinely loved! We really did love our dessert especially the chrysanthemum ice milk and the nian gao and oolong ice cream! Both were so good and were perfect in flavor. The nian gao was more like a mochi but was still pretty good, the ice creams tho stole the show for the dessert! The service was very good, great recommendations, kept our tables and dishes clean and new, also did a little birthday treat with a card! Ambiance itself was very elegant and pretty inside. On the pricier side but worth coming for a special occasion! read more

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Gah, I should have listened to everyone who told me this place was over rated. It is so mediocre. Food is nothing to really praise about. Definitely not michilen star worthy AT ALL read more

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* Price: expensive but expected for Micheline start. Chef's tasting menu $175 per person for 5 course and desert. We also got a surprised amuse bouche. They do get us with drinks, SF benefit tax of 5% and calfornia tax (they tax the Sf benefit as well)+ 20% tips. 3 stars. * Ambiance: very upscale and beautiful dining. Quite contrast with the outside. 4+ stars * Location: Chinatown. Parking is difficult and sparse. We took Uber. 3 stars. * Meals: Chinese fusions, beautiful presentation. Good portion. Drink selections are pretty good for alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. 4 stars. * Service: all the servers are pleasant. The kitchen had some issues so our food took awhile. The server did inform us. 4 stars. Overall scores: 4 stars. Our local friend who is foodie and has tried 80% Micheline star restaurant in SF, picked this restaurant. They only have option for chef's tasting menu that week. Chef's tasting menus is changing frequently. Our menus is "Quian" or summer menus. -Surprised amuse bouche: oyster. Very fresh. - Starter: blue fin tuna l, cucumber and fig oil. The fish is so fresh and perfectly paired with fig oil. Our favorite of the meal for sure. - Dim sum: har gow (shrimp dumpling) ,jiaozi (meat dumpling), ham sui gok (deep fried rice dumpling). Another beautiful and delicious dish. We love all dumplings. - Charred squids: perfectly cooked squids. Very tender. -Salmon with squash and turnip: another beautiful fish dish. The server pouring the jus over the fish brought out the fragrant. - Char siu quail, goji berry and pine nuts. It is not a bad dish but the quail does not have a lot of meat. The presentation is a bit graphic with the leg and claw... hmmm... maybe good for Halloween dinner! This is not our favorite! -Desert: strawberry, oolong, manuka honey and snow lotus. It is a play off mochi ice cream. It is very light and interesting dish. We also tried several different alcohol drinks and tea. All are pretty good. Overall, it is worth to try at least one. It is definitely a foodie experience, not an everyday dining. We would definitely come back for a-la-carte option. We also did not try their famous ducks. read more

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Came for a birthday celebration and I gotta say I was impressed! The prefix menu allowed us to try a variety of their delicious dishes & what can I say, I audibly moaned when I ate that duck. I mean holy hell!! Ok lemme back up, first of all, it's cute inside and is giving clean aesthetic with Chinese influence. And our server was super cute and nice and good vibes. Loved him. We tried almost everything on the menu but the standouts for me were the eggplant, the Hokkaido rolls, and that damn duck!!! It's cured for 2 weeks and smoked and it's crispy and juicy! The cocktails were bomb and I had a few so by the time the duck came out I was feeling frisky which is why I started moaning. Also, we had a vegetarian with a nut allergy in our group and they took such good care of him! Fair warning: This was not a budget meal. Make sure your bands are up and considering coming with a group so you can try a variety. I'll certainly be back as I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! read more

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We recently celebrated a (foodie) friend's birthday with dinner here. We opted for the banquet menu, which was $125/person and came with four courses, with the main course being the whole duck. If you have a large party and want to guarantee duck availability (à la carte may run out), the banquet may be a good option. However, not all of the banquet seating is at round tables and none of the banquet tables have lazy Susan's for accessibility. Since we were a party of 5, we received two plates of each item in the first and second courses, and two of one of the dessert items. This made sure we weren't fighting to try bites of each dish, but it ended up being too much food even when we arrived hungry. We had to take a lot of the duck home and struggled to finish the dessert because we went ham on the earlier courses. We enjoyed: - an unlisted snack of radish slices with a whipped tofu dip and 5 spice (?) peanuts. My friends raved over the tofu dip - I think the peanut oil on top was off for me but I could have made an entire dinner out of the peanuts the were addicting - beef tendon in chili sauce: this was honestly my favorite dish of the night. The sauce was so good I wouldn't let the waitstaff take it away even after I finished the beef so I could dip later things into it. I dream about this - oysters: I don't eat a ton of oysters so I can't comment on quality/innovation but it was good - turnip cake: my friends raved about the moistness. I was getting an after taste of the oil it pan fried in so I just dunked it in leftover sauce from the beef haha - rolls with scallions and honey butter: these were delicious and fluffy though the honey butter was a tad too sweet. My Chinese friend was mad these were American style rolls and not traditional Chinese flaky scallion pancakes - cabbage with breadcrumbs(?) and roe: this was my second favorite dish of the night hit. Who knew that cabbage could taste so salty and umami an GOOD?! - rice cakes with kale and clams: this was good but we were starting to get full at this point and I didn't want to waste stomach space on the rice cakes so I only nibbled - the duck: a generous serving, but it was cooked in the French style (raw-er/pinker/moister) and we were hoping for the Chinese style (more cooked umami flavor). They nicely packaged this up for us to take home as we were pretty full - desserts given were two different ice cream dishes. These fell a little too far on the "not too sweet" side of East Asian desserts and were honestly a bit of a flavor letdown after the first two courses. - annoyingly, we were supposed to have some sort of chiffon cake that I was excited to try but the waitstaff didn't tell me they had run out and given us an extra ice cream instead until I asked directly why we didn't get what I had seen on earlier tables. I know we were the second to the last banquet seating of the night but since we were paying premium banquet pricing a slice should have been reserved for us. Cocktails were à la carte $20 each but also slightly missed the mark - I ordered the one with gin, pu'er tea, and cherry, and while the flavors were pleasantly complex they were drowned out by how strong the gin pour was - the bourbon and jasmine milk had too much milk so it was watered down and a bit bland - the other two cocktails were also ok - the blood orange soda recommended by waitstaff was middling, and the jujube soda was dominated by bitter ginseng In retrospect, I'm not sure if we got our full money's worth for the banquet menu. The first two courses were incredibly flavorful but the latter were a letdown. I'd recommend ordering à la carte the apps to share. Logistics: - need reservations, as it was packed on a Saturday night - indoor seating only - limited street parking nearby, but several paid garages within a few HILLY blocks walk - non alcoholic options available s/o to my friend Vicky for the incredible food picks I'm usually too impatient to get these good of shots! read more

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A truly enchanting experience for one of the nicest meals I've had! Came here with reservations at 8:00 PM on a Wednesday and was greeted warmly by the staff. The decor of the place was elegant with touches of glamour such as the lotus chandelier, all illuminated by a dim glow. We had the tasting menu as well as ordered drinks. I personally loved the Wok Charred Squid from Monterey Bay stuffed with Chinese sausage alongside the Chengdu spiced kohlrabi the best -- the smokiness of the meat interplaying with the numbing Sichuan spices really was astounding. My cocktail, Fortune, was also delightful -- the black pepper in it added a unique kick. The staff were immensely knowledgeable, detailed, and friendly throughout our meal, giving detailed descriptions of each course both of preparation and origin of ingredients. They were also kind enough to let us know there was half a peking duck available to add to our meal, which we gladly did (and would highly recommend!). The duck skin was delightfully crispy, and the meat was beautifully juicy. Overall, the wonderful service here complemented the lovely meal we had here. Highly recommend this place for special events -- it truly is an experience! read more

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literally, one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in San fran! Every single thing we ate was literally electively delicious and I think about this meal all the time lol I am so due to come back :) read more

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The tasting menu was phenomenal. I really enjoyed my experience there. I will say that the price was much steeper than other Michelin star restaurants so maybe not quite worth the value but overall good experience good food good service good drinks I would probably go back for à la carte items or just drinks upstairs read more

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Finally got around to making this review. Came here on Valentine's Day with the wife and her friends for dinner. Their Valentine's set menu included: Amberjack Yusheng - salted plum, shinko pear, pink celery Freshwater Eel - wheat berry, choy sum, fava leaf, tianmianjiang BlackCodSuanCaiYu - kohlrabi, facing‑heaven chili, artichoke MalaDryPot - pork belly, lotus root, wood‑ear mushroom, sweet potato noodle MasamiRanchPepperSteak - mapo tofu, scarlet turnips, cranberry beans Rose&HawthorneJellyCrêpeCake - baijiu longan, pink pepper crème diplomate I believe that covers all of the dishes, give or take a couple. The standouts for me were the Mala dry pot, pepper steak, eel, and crepe cake. The eel with the beans probably had the most unique flavor, and the hawthorne crepe cake was very well made. However, for a Michelin‑star kitchen, the remaining dishes weren't bad, just... not memorable--especially at this price point. My biggest disappointment was the black cod. For a fish that's renowned for its buttery texture and flavor, ours didn't seem better than what I've made at home. The restaurant itself was very well decorated, but the service was mixed. One of our waitresses completely ignored any of our requests for water and was clearly not happy to be there (understandable since she was there on Valentine's day, but don't take it out on us). The rest were great. My biggest complaint of the night though was the temperature. Multiple tables--including ours--kept coats draped over shoulders. When you can see diners rubbing their hands for warmth, something's off. Worse, the chill cooled every plate within minutes, which I felt a disservice to the chefs who spent the effort on those dishes. It wasn't the first Michelin restaurant I've experienced that, but it certainly affects the dish to have the food cool so quickly. Either way, having your guests freeze is inexcusable at a restaurant of that level. Overall, there were a few exceptional dishes, but the overall experience was forgettable and marred by the temperature. I had really high hopes of something on par with Michelin Chinese restaurants in Guangzhou, but this was not it. read more

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Mister Jiu's is the only Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown, run by Chinese-American chef Brandon Jew in the former location of the Four Seas Restaurant. Mister Jiu's features a buzzy, trendy atmosphere, impeccable service, and a creative take on classic fine dining inspired by Californian ingredients and Chinese-American flavors. The restaurant offers a five-course, seasonal tasting menu, and I tried their winter menu shortly after the start of the year of the snake. The amuse bouche was a pair of bites featuring contrasting textures. On the soft/gelatinous side was a century quail egg topped with caviar, followed by a crunchy nest topped with taro paste. The first course was chopped raw, cured amberjack mixed with buddha's hand citrus, crispy lotus root, mandarinquat, and chicory. The dish had a balance of acidic and bitter flavors, and gelatinous and crispy textures. Next came a creative take on har gow (shrimp dumpling)--a perfectly chewy dumpling wrapper enveloped a filling of Spanish carabineros prawn (which reminded me of langoustine), and the dumpling was drizzled with a red infused oil made with the prawn shell. My two favorite courses appeared next. First came a deconstructed congee made with foam layered with rice, wheat berries, ginger, jinhua ham, bay scallops, dried scallops, and sunchokes. The crispy jinhua ham and dried scallops had a deep, umami flavor, which complemented the subtler bay scallops, the nutty wheat berries, and the airy foam. Next came a dish constructed of a cylinder of hodo tofu, bamboo, and Dungeness crab, all topped with rock cod fish balls. At our table, the waiters poured over a silky, gelatinous "supreme broth" made of seafood and featuring a kick of spice from habanero and white pepper. The dish reminded me a lot of a traditional seafood soup served at Cantonese banquets and made for a comforting dish on a chilly night. To end the meal, we had a sorbet of fermented red rice (which had a distinct alcohol flavor), topped with honey and pomegranate, before moving to the dessert--oolong tea ice cream topped with a sheet of chewy mochi, served with yali Asian pear slices and dressed with homemade honeycomb and kinako powder. Overall, the food here was creative and delicious, and the service was attentive and impeccable. The menu prices were certainly high for the small portion sizes, but the flavors and execution were on point and made for an incredible fine dining experience! read more

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So so yummy! Also amazing service. Super cool vibes in the restaurant with an unexpected view. Waiters are great and know so much about the menu, super helpful. Food was incredible. Super fun bday dinner for me! read more

I've been wanting to try Mister Jiu's for a while, especially knowing that many of their chefs have left to start their own ventures, so my friend and I finally got a Friday evening reservation. We chose to order from the a la carte menu, partially because we're picky and partially because several reviewers have left disappointing reviews on the tasting menu, though we had preordered the Peking duck during the reservation process. Food - Scallion milk bread: This was so fluffy and paired perfectly with the honey butter! It's a little more dense than bakery milk bread, but honestly I'd come back just for this. - Blistered long beans: I wish the beans were blistered more (but I prefer my veggies on the soggier side) but I really liked the bacon, mustard greens, and shallots on top to add some different textures and flavors. It's also a tad on the salty side, but not too much. - Peking duck: This was a huge portion for two girls (we had leftovers lol) but we enjoyed it! The duck skin was crispy and the meat thinly sliced, and it wasn't too fatty. The wrappers were a nice chewy texture, though slightly thicker than what I'm used to. The yin yang pate was really pretty, but we both aren't fans of pate so didn't use much. Note that we had to preorder and prepay when making the reservation. Drinks - Fortune: The cherry flavor was subtle and didn't taste too sweet or artificial, though I wish the pu-erh tea flavor was a bit stronger. - Vesper: I was super curious about this because of the crustacean oil, but don't worry it didn't taste like crab LOL. It was definitely strong (with gin and vodka) but the flavor was well balanced. Mister Jiu's is definitely going for that romantic ambiance with the dim lighting, but we struggled a little to read the menu and had to hold up the table lamp to read LOL. Our server did offer to turn on the lamp overhead, but we had decided on what to order by then. Service was decently attentive in the beginning, but lightened up after all our dishes arrived, which honestly is fine with me. I really appreciated that they asked if we wanted our leftover duck portioned into two boxes rather than putting it all in one, so we could each take some home. I know lots of reviews have been disappointed by the tasting menu, but my friend and I were happy with the a la carte menu, so that might be the way to go. Definitely will be getting the scallion milk bread every time I eat here in the future! read more

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Stopped in after dinner to grab a nightcap (and get out the rain) not knowing we should've planned to eat at this Michelin establishment. The bar is huge and super unique with fish tanks built into the liquor rack wall. These were not bartenders but exquisite mixologists for certain - gorgeous presentation. I didn't snap a photo of the drink list so sadly I have no clue what the hell I drank but it was a delight. read more

Mister Jiu's - Meticulously crafted drinks - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Our night at Mister Jiu's was a major disappointment. It was not a Michelin star experience. Reading past reviews both good and bad, it seems like Mister Jiu's is a place with poor quality control. For reference, my partner and I have traveled extensively in China, eating at high-end restaurants and lowly places in the now probably long-gone hutong areas in Beijing. We also love well-done American-Chinese food. We said that we have had much, much better meals at Brandon Jew's Mamahuhu take-out restaurants for a tenth of the price we paid at Mister Jiu's. What was wrong? Waitstaff interactions were perfunctory. Not only with us but we could also hear how they interacted with the couple at the table next to us. We were heavily encouraged to order two dishes per person while waiting for the roasted duck that we had pre-ordered. This was far too much food. I ended up feeling that we were being upsold. Highlights were the salt & vinegar shrimp chips with salmon rangoon dip, though the portion could serve four, and the pea tendrils. The Hodo tofu skin and dungeness crab dish was OK. The fried dirty rice was missing something - it didn't pop and tasted like it belonged as a side dish for Thanksgiving. And the duck? What a disappointment. Little flavor except for some smokiness. And how can a place mess up hoisin sauce? Granted, our references for great roast duck were in Beijing. But this wasn't good duck for any style of cuisine. Dishes came out pretty fast. Our delicious vespers took too long to come out after the shrimp chips because they paired perfectly. We will not return. read more

We wanted to try out a Michelin-starred restaurant and found Mister Jiu's in Chinatown. We had reservations for a table of 6 booked weeks ahead. We got the winter set menu and with drinks and tip, it came to around $250ish per person. The interior is modern and gave off dive bar vibes. It was however, very dark even with the lighting about the tables. It was hard to see and hear those around our table! Mister jiu's food revolves around Asian fusion foods from your childhood. (Ex. Congee, har gow, etc.) The food tasted good and you could tell they used high quality ingredients. The flavors though were lacking a bit. It was hard to tell what part of the dish was the "elevated" part and what made it "different" from getting regular dim sum/ Asian food for less. The Peking duck was delicious and crispy, but was it worth the price? We did get full off the menu, so that was a perk! I'm not too sure if we'd ever come back, but if you're new to the scene it's worth the try. read more

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