Honestly I was not sure what to expect based on good reviews because with Chinese restaurants…read moreespecially it seems like there is an unreliable narrator issue. We sat down in this homey restaurant that felt like we'd been transported back in time to 1997 or so which I liked for a change. Nestled in an unassuming strip mall by some martial arts studio and a few other restaurants and stores. We ordered way too much food and the plates were huge. Highlights were the fried shredded pork with jalapenos, hot and sour soup, and orange chicken though everything was great. Best hot and sour soup I've ever had, great spice level and depth of flavor. The fried shredded pork was seasoned perfectly and went great with everything. We also had bbq pork chow mein and I was pleasantly surprised by the bbq pork being obviously house made fresh and not dried out bright red 40 like most places. Service and value were both great with a huge amount of leftovers and very accomadating but not suffocating service. We had about 7 dishes and it was about a hundred. Probably my second favorite chinese restaurant I've ever been to in my life.

Quick update -- still loving this wonderful place after all these years which, imho, is the best…read moreChinese restaurant in Pacifica. Besides the items I mentioned in earlier reviews, want to shout out the excellent Hot & Sour Soup, full of so many different delicious ingredients, it has become one of my favorite H&S soups of all time. I also love their Black Bean Sauce, with any protein you choose (although I love it with chicken breast) -- it is truly delicious. String Bean Chicken is another favorite. The chefs are two brothers, and the terrific Ricardo, at the front, is one of the chef's sons. They are a wonderful family. If you've bypassed this place but never stopped in, or if you're from the North Pacifica or Montara, Moss Beach or El Granada, it is definitely worth the trip -- it'll become one of your favorite (if not THE favorite) Chinese restaurant on the coast.

As a Pacifica local, I always enjoy supporting our neighborhood restaurants, and Soul Rice has…read morebecome one of my family's absolute favorites. We've been ordering from Daniel and his incredible team for years, and they have never disappointed us. No matter what we order, the food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with care. Our family favorites are the Mongolian Beef, any of their fried rice (especially the vegetable fried rice), Mu Shu Chicken or Pork, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and just about anything from their Salt and Pepper menu. Their vegetable dishes are also outstanding--fresh, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. We usually order takeout or delivery since parking can sometimes be a little limited, but that's never stopped us from coming back. Every order arrives hot, well-packaged, and just as delicious as if we were enjoying it in the restaurant. What truly sets Soul Rice apart is Daniel and his team. They're always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely appreciative of their customers. You can tell they take pride in both their food and the relationships they've built within the Pacifica community. That kind of hospitality is becoming harder to find, and it's one of the many reasons our family continues to support them. If you're looking for outstanding Chinese and food in Pacifica, I wholeheartedly recommend Soul Rice. Great food, wonderful people, and a local business that deserves every bit of support. Thank you, Daniel and the entire Soul Rice team, for all the amazing meals and for being such a valued part of our community. We look forward to many more family dinners from Soul Rice!

Hands down my favorite Chinese food in the Pacifica area!!…read more They have a good variety of dishes and my favorites are the combo chow mein, wonton soup, and Korean wings. I do like the sesame chicken and sweet and sour prawns but warn you that they do not reheat super well. I've only done take out but look forward to doing a sit down soon. Super reliable in terms of consistency!

This place is awesome! Great service, great ambiance!…read moreDefinitely coming back here soon. Rockaway Japanese cuisine down the street!

A really delicious meal at Must Be Dumpling! My friends and I were in Pacifica for a short trip and…read moredecided on Must Be Dumpling for dinner. Located in a small shopping my center, we were shown to a table and provided with menus. We were given menus and markers to select dishes. Two of my friends are vegetarian and they ordered veggie potstickers and dumplings. We ordered a scallion pancake and the green beans for the table. My other friend and I shared pork potstickers and dumplings and she ordered spicy wontons for herself. I do not handle spice and she let me know the wontons would be too spicy for me. Everything was delicious. I love scallion pancakes and theirs did not disappoint. All the dumplings and potstickers were delicious. The green beans really stood out. I'd love to be able to remake them at home. The server was friendly and attentive. Overall, a very nice meal at Must Be Dumpling.

We came here and decided to go with the family set for 2. It ended up being a lot of food and…read morehonestly a really good value for what you get. We left full and still had plenty to enjoy while we were there. One thing I like about this restaurant is the dine in experience. They use actual cloth table covers and serve tea when you sit down, which gives it a more traditional feel. The larger tables also have lazy susans which makes sharing dishes easy and fun, especially when you come with family. The service was fantastic. They made helpful suggestions and also made sure we did not over order, which I appreciated. You can tell they want you to enjoy the meal, not just spend more money. The food overall was really good. I normally do not like hot and sour soup but they nailed it here. It was perfectly balanced and loaded with ingredients like tofu and mushrooms, super delicious and comforting. The fried rice was great and the Mongolian beef was done just right. A lot of places overload that dish with onions and green onions but this one was balanced perfectly. The sweet and sour pork was just ok for me, not bad but not my favorite dish of the meal. Even with that, I was still very happy with everything we ordered. I left feeling satisfied and taken care of. This spot delivers both on food and service, and it is the kind of place I would come back to when I want a relaxed sit down Chinese meal done right.

This star is strictly for what happened today. I believe in context. My family & I have been going…read moreto Tam's for OVER 25 years! Before Covid, this place was bustling with customers. After Covid, almost NO customers, and quite frankly I've wondered how they've lasted this long. Today, I placed my order, over the phone, and I should have sensed something then. The owner, IN ALL FAIRNESS, has been kind, decent, and pleasant. Hell, I remember us talking about his mom before she passed. But, today, he was so agitated. Walked in. And as I have done everytime, "Hey! How's it going?" An incoherent statement that I could not make out. Sorry. Excuse me. "I don't want to be here." Ummmmm, like on earth, or just at work. AND THE ANGRY DIATRIBE STARTED!!!!! He began to tell me about the exorbitant cost of his property tax, water, and PG&E, which is CRAZY!!!! I offer, "Maybe downsize to a smaller building." In a huff, "I own the building." Then I said, "Well shit is high because of the idiot in the white house." Then I said, "Ohhhhhh you're a trumper!" Ooooooooo WHY DID I SAY THAT He got all in his feels (as they all do), trying to say that is not why. Hmmm. Oh really???? Cuz when BIDEN was in office, shit wasn't this high & I NEVER HEARD YOU MENTION THIS! And you were nicer. So as far as I'm concerned, YOU DID THIS & I HAVE ZERO SYMPATHY FOR YOU!!!!! His ass was alllllllll damn upset, two minutes earlier. Why do you D.A.M. say the same stupid shit? "I didn't vote for this." No, SIR....WE didn't vote for this, but be mad at the right people! Not your fucking customers! I'll be going to Soul Rice! So I suspect Tam's is going under soon!

Wongs Cafe redid the floor and painted the bars white. It's cozy and clean and the waitress is…read morefriendly. The portions are generous- the fried sesame chicken is saucy and crispy- even after boxing up the dinner leftovers it's crispy hours later (for that late night sweet/savory/crunchy snack) And confession time, I grew up in a house with security bars over every single window. Seriously, EVERY window! So eating here is a sentimental homie hood experience, like it adds more value to the meal! (See pic of remodeled dining area- but pay special attention to window with bars on it- reminisce with me!)

My husband ordered takeout from here because a friend had recommended it. But probably should have…read morechecked reviews and photos as it's only a few items that seem to be on repeat. We ordered Korean chicken wings - the sauce was extra starchy and thick. Flavor was lackluster. The wing itself was fine, good size. Peking pork chop - oh man this...was so disappointing. It tasted soo strongly of a vinegar tart flavor and again very starchy thick sauce. Both items were sooo off in flavor. I ate to eat, but bleh sadly they were both not good. Maybe we'll try the favorites next time but I'm staying away for now.

Came here for lunch right when they opened. It's first come first serve sitting, so be there when…read morethey open if you can. It's AYCE and located near the beach by a little shopping area in Pacifica. Beautiful area. The hosts greeted us with their great smile and sat us down right away. We chose the BBQ pot (half bbq to grill your meats and soup like shabu). I had the coconut pork bone soup and my hubby had the mushroom soup. Both were very tasty and the spice was spot on. They had a variety of meat choices and yes prime beef ribeye! You can either grill it or drop it on your soup. You can also create your condiments to dip your grilled meats. The rib eye, beef belly, pork belly were my favorites. You can tell the meats were of high quality and were fresh. You only need to grill the rib eye medium rare and wow it's amazingly delicious!!! Also they have a wide variety of appetizer, vegetable, seafood, tofu, I can go on! The Kalbi ribs as one of the appetizer was one of the best Kalbi I ever had. The marinate was sooo yummy and the meat was tender! The service was also amazing! They checked on us constantly and our orders came so quickly, it was unbelievable. Yes we were stuffed and happy! The green tea ice cream at the end cleansed our palette and it was a great dessert to end the meal. Afterwards we walked a few steps and the view of the beach was mesmerizing! This place is one of the best grilled and shabu place I have ever been. Wish we had one like this in SF, but the scenic drive to Pacifica is worth coming here. Mark this restaurant in your bucket list as a must try. You will not regret it!

We had family visiting, so my husband made a reservation for a party of 14. He called a few days…read morebefore, and I was glad that they were able to accommodate such a big party. Our reservation was at 7pm and the restaurant started to fill up. It's not that big inside, but they also have a few tables outside. Each person had their own burner, but since I was sitting at the end, I had to share it with my mom. Not a big deal since I always like the broth that she ordered. All of us ordered half hot pot/skillet, so we can enjoy both types of cooking. I liked that one person was in charge of ordering for their group to minimize confusion and multiple orders. The food came out quickly for us to cook. I really enjoyed the New Zealand Lamb and all the vegetables. I wasn't a big fan of the sauces that we were able to customize at the sauce station since they were just normal Asian sauces. Overall a great place to come for AYCE. The price was also reasonable - $41.99 per person for 90 minutes. There is free parking available since it's located in a plaza. Our family had a great time which is all that matters.

ordered: wings, green beans, black bean noodles, bok choy, honey walnut shrimp, and shrimp fried…read morerice. highlights: literally everything. im not a big fried rice but they put something in it that had me spinning the lazy susan often to get another spoonful. The black bean noodles and wings are always a hit (hot and fresh). service: they were fast at first and then getting the bill took a bit but you just have to flag them down. misc: we came in around 2pm on sat with a group of 15 and got seated really fast! maybe it was luck haha. they also have two bathrooms in the back. parking can be tough but i don't usually have to walk more than 10-15 mins.

The dry fried chicken wings were on my top 10 things to try in SF when I moved here, so of course…read morewe had to order them, along with the black bean noodles. San Tung was one of the only busy spots on Irving Street during a weekday lunch hour, which felt like a promising sign. We were seated pretty quickly at a large round table across from two other diners, which was totally fine. And after looking around at everyone's tables, it was clear that these two dishes were the most popular items. Since this was my first time trying the dry fried chicken wings, I was surprised that they came out coated in a thick, sticky sauce--so not necessarily "dry" in the way I expected. Flavor-wise, they leaned more sweet than savory. I think this dish would be a big hit for people who enjoy sweet and sour or kung pao-style chicken, which isn't usually my personal preference. My husband definitely enjoyed them though, so I can see why they have such a loyal following. The black bean noodles were warm and comforting, with a nice homey feel. The sauce had good flavor, although I thought it leaned a little bland and wasn't quite as thick or rich in texture as I personally prefer. Overall, San Tung was a fun spot to finally try, especially given how much hype surrounds those wings. I'd definitely come back with a bigger group of friends so we could order more dishes and get a better feel for the menu, but I probably wouldn't come back on my own for anything in particular.

I visited Grand Hot Pot with my family on a Friday evening around 6 PM and was pleasantly surprised…read moreto be seated right away--though within minutes, a line began to form, and the restaurant quickly filled to capacity. It's clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. The quality of the meats stood out, especially the ribeye, which was flavorful and well-marbled. One of my favorite touches was the self-serve drink fridge in the back, offering a wide, unlimited selection that adds to the overall experience. The broth was rich and satisfying, complementing the ingredients nicely. The atmosphere strikes a great balance--casual and welcoming, with the feel of a classic Chinese hot pot restaurant. It's an easygoing spot that still delivers on quality, making it perfect for a laid-back dinner with family or friends.

Good hot pot that is AYCE. Not the best I've had, but a good spot. They have a tasty selection of…read moremeats, seafood, and veggies. The broth is good, but I've had better. I didn't give a 4 or 5 star due to broth not as good as other spots, the appetizer selection is not as good as other spots, and their noodles are not hand pulled like other spots. Great selection of can drinks.