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    4.1 (78 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    P8. Beef Shantou Steamed Rice Roll w/- Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge 牛肉特式汕頭腸粉 配 皮蛋瘦肉粥.  Also Chicken in Foreground.
    Scott L.

    Still consistent. Had their rendition of Hainan Chicken, Beef Noodle Roll, and Preserved Egg and Pork Jook.

    Chao zhou pan fried oyster cake
    Meiyi Y.

    Overall, a homey local restaurant with good food. The oyster cake had a gelatinous mochi texture with an outer layer of egg. There was a decent amount of oysters. The fried rice contained shrimp and egg with a layer of pork floss on top. It had wok flavor, but the rice was a bit hard. The steamed rice roll was on the thicker side with great balance of meat and egg. The beef balls were bouncy and savory. However, soup was a bit on the salty side. The marinated duck was tender. It paired really well with the side of vinegar as it cut through the fat. The pig stomach pickled cabbage soup was also too salty for my personal taste. The restaurant is small with about 8-10 tables. We (party of 5) had a short wait on a Sunday night. Food was also served on the slower side as they were understaffed.

    Michele T.

    First time checking this place out and glad we did. Arrived at around 10am before the tables started filling up. Ordered the P7 and P8 - both come with the preserved egg and pork congee. One comes with the beef rice roll and the other is pork and shrimp rice roll. Big portions and filling. The congee was creamy and warmed us right up on the cold and rainy day. The rice rolls were savory - full of meat and bean sprouts. The only thing we didn't care for was the youtiao - didn't seem fresh and more like it was refried to heat it up which just made it too oily. We didn't finish it. We'll be returning to try other items.

    Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll
    Connie L.

    It is a neighbor, fast food type of teochew food. It is good to satisfy a craving. I only have this option in inner sunset without going to San Mateo or downtown SF. It is heavy proportion, nicely priced but this is not your sophiciated, michillin style of teochew cuisine. The menu is only about less than two pages long and the atmosphere is causal. My sticky rice roll is thick and too filling!

    Shantou Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge
    Wallace T.

    Came in still feeling a little under the weather from New Year's, and this place ended up being exactly what I needed. I ordered the preserved egg and pork porridge, and it was a very clutch choice. The porridge was a bit more oily than I personally prefer, but honestly it felt pretty standard for this style. My palate was definitely off that day, yet I still got through almost two bowls before I had to stop because it was filling. Texture-wise though, it really hit: creamy, smooth, and comforting. The pork was well-seasoned, and the preserved egg was bouncy as ever. If I'd been feeling 100%, I probably would've added some white pepper / black pepper to give it an extra kick. Toppings were on point too, spring onions plus chopped Chinese fried dough (youtiao) on top for a nice bit of texture. I didn't try the beef noodle soup myself, but the person I was with said it was really good: firm noodles, plenty of beef, and everything well-seasoned with solid flavor. Ambience is very casual and welcoming, its def a mom and pop shop. I also appreciated that the owners could communicate easily with us (we started in English), and hearing them chatting in Cantonese made the whole vibe feel extra homey. Parking was easy, we found a spot about a block away. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially when I'm craving something comforting.

    Marinated Duck
    May L.

    This is my second time here and I've enjoyed everything we ordered on both visits. The marinated duck was delicious and is a must-order. We also ordered the oyster pancake, which is another must-try. The laksa vermicelli was okay. We also had the beef ball soup, which I forgot to take pictures of. The staff were friendly and attentive, checking on us regularly. The place isn't very big, so if it's full, you'll need to wait. The bathroom is clean, which is a plus. There is street parking outside, but it can be challenging at times. However, if you drive around the block, you should be able to find a spot. I recommend coming with a big group so you can try more dishes.

    P7. Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll w/- Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge 鮮蝦豬肉特式汕頭腸粉 配 皮蛋瘦肉粥
    Tiffany W.

    Delicious Chao Zhou food spot in Outer Sunset-we tried the oyster cake, shrimp and pork steamed rice roll, steamed beef roll and congee. Everything was delicious! Bonus points for the really nice tea as well. As other reviewers have noted the portions are quite generous, perfect for sharing. The service was fast and friendly and the place itself was wonderfully cozy. Great little restaurant-highly recommend!

    Laksa
    Binh P.

    The portions are large and everything is chewier than you'd expect. Got porridge, laksa, oyster pancake, and a rice roll type of dish, and even though we finished everything, it is still a lot for 2 people. I did enjoy the oyster pancake with a lot of hoisin and hot sauce. It's loaded with oysters and held together with that signature cornstarch glue that makes it so chewy. The rice roll was also chewier than typical rice rolls should be. Laksa was a bit bland for my tastes, but had a lot of ingredients. And porridge was pretty standard. I don't think I'll make a return, but it was interesting to eat at.

    Aileen L.

    Our party of 3 arrived at SoHoMei for a late breakfast around 11:45am on a Sunday and were quickly seated. The inside has a decent number of tables for the size of the space, which makes for a little bit of a squeeze between tables, but is nice and clean. We came for some noodles and porridge, so quickly decided what we wanted from the relatively short menu. The worker told us we weren't ordering enough, so we ended up switching from the steamed rice roll with porridge combo to individual orders of each - I'm not sure how much smaller the combo is but we ended up not being able to finish all of the food we ordered. -Shantou Pork and Preserved Egg Porridge: this comes out bubbling hot, overflowing, and so comforting. The entree size serving was definitely enough to share between the 3 of us, and we enjoyed how warming and umami it was. It had a generous amount of preserved egg and pork! -Shrimp and Pork Steamed Rice Roll: this is HUGE, and a bit difficult to split; it sort of comes as a big mound of ingredients under the steamed rice roll sheet, and it's hard to divide so that everyone gets a bit of everything. Definitely a generous serving and filling, with a variety of goodies (especially the minced preserved veggie on top) but not sure I'd get it again to share. -SoHoMei Signature Laksa: this was delicious and also came in a MASSIVE serving that was more than enough for us to share. It came with so much meat, with fishballs, quail eggs and other assorted goods inside, and the soup was rich and delicious. I would definitely come back for this. -Chao Zhou Pan Fried Oyster Cake: also a good portion, with large oysters inside, this wasn't my favorite because the batter seemed to be a little undercooked/goopy in parts, but I don't regret trying it. Overall, SoHoMei is a great place for a group to share some comforting noodle soup and congee together. I'll definitely be back on a cold day where I can't be bothered to cook something on my own to have a warm breakfast with friends.

    Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll
    Anna T.

    Food 4/5 This place is definitely worth a try if you're craving rice rolls and porridge. But be warned that this is not the usual Cantonese rice rolls and the usual Vietnamese pho. The dishes have their own take and flavor but not bad! I ordered the shrimp&pork rice roll but there were only two shrimps. Would come back for the porridge! Service 5/5 Waiters can speak English, mandarin, and Cantonese. Ambiance 4.5/5 A nice little spot perfect for small parties. Overall, it gives off a very clean and homey vibe.

    Anna C.

    We came on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm, there was a line waiting, no waitlist to sign up, we waited outside for about 15 mins, staff came out and sit us down bc we have party of 4. But after sitting down for 20 mins, nothing came, no order is being taken, we looked around ppl who has been sitting down before us also got no food/service. That's when we decided to leave, as there is nothing to be expected for at this place. Perhaps they are short of staff, but would appreciate if there is any comms on this matter instead of letting customers just stand/sit and wait.

    Les Z.

    I recently found this hole in the wall! What a pleasant surprise! The noodle was absolutely must try! I ordered the spicy one. So delicious and rich! Their beef balls are the best I've ever had.

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    Ed U.

    Gee, I get so easily confused. I thought this place was called Pho Sure, but it went through a name change although I don't think the menu has changed much, which made me wonder if it's still under the same ownership. The rebranding probably made sense since it wasn't just a pho house, besides which, Pho Ga is just on the next block. Anyway, I came back. The focus is on the food of Chaozhou. That's somewhere in southeast China between Hong Kong and Shanghai. I don't know the nuances of Chinese cuisine. I just know I like the food they serve here which is why I ended up ordering what I did before. First up was my predictable choice, the $15.95 Steamed Chicken Rice Plate, their version of Hainan chicken rice...kinda (Photo 5). The rice was plain with sesame seeds, not infused with broth. There was also a fried egg on the side. But the chicken was a nice chunk of leg and thigh sliced and with the skin intact. Worked for me. Since it was a tad paltry, I also went for one of their house specialties, the $9.95 Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll, a quesadilla-like creation stuffed with chunks of pork and shrimp, lettuce, and sprouts, overflowing with pork juices (Photo 7). Still delish. FOOD - 4 stars...still tasty food, that's pho sure AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a tad crowded in SERVICE - 4 stars...efficient and responsive TOTAL - 4 stars...the rice rolls are the gets here RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2El8elJ

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    Great service! Their oyster pancake is so good. Their soup bowl portion could be shareable. Recommend!

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    Four Kings 四大天王

    4.2(469 reviews)
    4.8 miChinatown
    $$$

    I've had this spot bookmarked for ages now and my boyfriend was able to snag a birthday…read morereservation!! Unless you're a party of 1, I highly, highly, recommend a reservation. While we were waiting for our table, we saw 2-3 couples get turned away. The restaurant is small, but the interior is well-decorated. It pays homage to HK posters, music, and culture. They offer two complimentary small bites of smashed cucumber and peanuts. - XO Escargot: a must order, the dish only comes with 6 pieces but it's so worth it. The sauce is garlicky, buttery, and each bite with the milk bread is so good. The bread also has a crispy outer layer while the inside is super soft. - Eggplant: at first, we thought the dish was good, but the pieces on the bottom that soaks up all the sauce makes the eggplant full of umami flavor. This paired so good with rice. - Mapo Tofu Spaghetti: just as you imagine, but very yummy. I wish there was more of a numbing spice personally! - Black Pepper Steak: The steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare and the sauce was very yummy. This dish did not blow me away like some of the others but was still good nonetheless. I really wished we could have try the Singapore Chili Crab, but that would have been too much food. Our server was also fantastic and so kind, I wish I caught her name. Will def be back!

    Instagram will send your expectations soaring to the stars, but dining here will humble those…read moreexpectations. I loved that the restaurant teleports you to 90s Hong Kong from the posters to tunes. It's not the biggest restaurant so it feels a little tight and a line forms quickly out the door. Food was consistently ok and salty. We ordered the fried squab, black bean clams, green beans, etc. Portions run on the smaller side but the price goes in the other direction. Next time I'm around, you'll find me at R&G Lounge which is the uncontested king and a much more authentic showing of Cantonese food.

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    Harborview Restaurant & Bar - Dim sum much?

    Harborview Restaurant & Bar

    4.0(1.9k reviews)
    5.3 miFinancial District
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    I want to give a great shout out to Harborview Restaurant for hosting a luncheon / dinner for my…read moredaughters wedding day activities. There was only 8 of us and we wanted a luxurious Chinese meal to celebrate the wedding. We've eaten at Harborview before and were extremely pleased with their culinary quality and service so we chose to celebrate here. We made a reservation for a patio table for 10 even though we were only 8. We chose their banquet meal plan C which had an abundance of seafood. Plus we also ordered a couple extra dishes for our guests to enjoy. Surprisingly we got a phone call from Angel who questioned our order. Why so much food for 8 people? We knew we had too much food but we were okay with it. Long story short, she suggested some alterations to the "C" banquet and gave us the additional dishes at the same overall cost as the original banquet price. This was super nice and appreciated. We still had a ton of take home and everyone was full. Let me say the food was excellent and some of the best I've ever had. Yes it is a bit pricey but it wasn't the most expensive plan they have. We chose "C" because it had all the dishes we really enjoy and seldom get to eat. The restaurant is simply gorgeous especially the entryway on the ground level of Embarcadero 4. You can park in EC4 garage and get some validation at the restaurant. A quick overview of the dishes.... BBQ Combination Platter. Not sure if BBQ describes it well, its more like a cold appetizer delicacy plate, Fresh and crisp seaweed, cuttlefish, baby octopus, BBQ pork and tofu. A super tasty and refreshing starter Dried Scallop, Fish Maw and Sea Cucumber soup. Hot seafood flavored soup with plenty of julienned seafood. Rich, thick and warming. Salt and Pepper Dungeness Crab. This was hands down the surprise of the meal. TWO huge crabs deep fried with a delicate battered crust. Served piled high with the crab shell on top. Make sure to enjoy the crab butter in the shell it is the best. If you know... you know! Peking Duck with Steamed buns. Hands down a family favorite served with 12 buns, shredded scallions and plum sauce. Crispy duck skin carefully dissected from the soft and juicy duck meat. Really good. Stir fried Scallops and Prawns. Served on a bed of snow peas. Honestly, how often do you get to eat sea scallops? Perfectly cooked soft and tender. Prawns fresh and firm texture. Steak Cubes & Broccoli. Sounds plain but the beef cubes with a glistening sauce simply melted in your mouth. Oh man this was fantastic! Broccoli cooked al dente with a nice crisp texture. Baked Black Cod. Can it get any better? Super tender, flakey, moist, juicy fish steamed to perfection. man!!! Sautéed Pea sprouts with dried scallops and Mushrooms. Pea sprouts are expensive but well worth the price. Topped with the mushrooms and sauce was a great pairing. Golden Supreme Fried Rice with XO sauce. Some of the tastiest fried rice you will ever encounter. Fine grains of rice seasoned with a ton of flavor and enhanced with XO sauce Black Sesame Mochi in Ginger Tea. Soft moist chewy Mochi balls served in hot Ginger Tea. The black sesame is delicious and pungent. The ginger tea warming and aromatic. so good! FYI corkage is $25 per bottle and cake service is $1 per person. They take the cake and put it in the fridge during your meal. All that being said the meal was fantastic. Servers came around several times to change out our dirty plates. Some of us ordered drinks a few times which they served quickly. It was a wonderful day and capped off with this special meal. Thank you Harborview!

    This is nestled within a bunch of shops and restaurants with the back part of the restaurant right…read moreon the water making for really nice outdoor seating with a great view. The inside decor is very fancy and upscale. This restaurant can make for a great date night or even a casual hang out, but they also have great Family Style tables which are typical for Asian restaurants seating for like 10-15 people. Overall, I would say that this restaurant is pretty good, but perhaps a bit expensive. If I'm honest, I was kind of hoping for a wow moment eating each dish because of how expensive and fancy the place was (plus sporting that Michelin star). So TLDR; good but underwhelming. Let's start with what was good! Pork buns or char siu bao: 5/5! Wow this was amazing! Like actually amazing. The crust on that bun added like a sweet outer layer was fire, the meat was super tender and great! Prob the best dish we had! The spicy wonton: 2.5/5 this was just okay imho, lacked depth of flavor and that ma la you'd want in the spice, honestly just okay and wouldn't order again. The roasted pork/charsiu: 3.5/5 pretty good overall! I do feel like some parts were a bit tough but mostly tender pieces of meat. The shu mai: 3/5 it was good, a little too chewy for me but was decent. XLB: 2/5 probably the most disappointing, lacked depth of flavor and the broth was just okay, average at best, Honestly expected more. Prob wouldn't order again. Deep fried crab claw and shrimp ball: 3/5 good crab and good seafood taste. The dipping sauce was just okay, wanted more flavor. Overall all, service was super fast, food came out in no time, could've been better with water refills. I wished that some of the dishes had a richer flavor profile that made me say wow, but unfortunately most of the dishes fell short. The char siu bao however was the star of the show! Cute place but a bit overpriced for an underwhelming flavors. Made it a four star because of the bun and the service and ambience.

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