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    Dogs allowed

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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

    Sherry L.

    I've been wanting to try Sohomei for some time now. It's not my husband's cup of tea, so I have to pick a rare time when he's not around to go by myself. I went for lunch. The menu isn't extensive and everything is pretty much entree price / portions. So for a hungry person like me, I went with the chaoshan rice noodle + congee combo with youtiao on the side as well. Even in the combo, the congee is a pretty big bowl. The rice noodle is also slightly larger than normal. The congee was pretty good, with lots of meat, egg drop, and century egg. The rice noodle was really good. I like that there is lettuce and bean sprouts with egg too. It was a lot of food but really delicious. Definitely want to try the laksa and oyster pancake next time!

    oyster cake
    Elaine T.

    Best Chao Zhou food I ever tried in SF Chao Zhou Pan Fried Oyster Cake 潮洲煎蠔餅: crispy on the outside, with plump, juicy oysters Chao Shan Beef & Beef Ball Flat Noodle Soup 潮汕牛肉牛丸湯河粉is a must try. The handmade beef balls are so bouncy and flavorful, and those flat noodles soaked up all the rich, savory broth. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Chaozhou and Chaoshan dishes!

    SoHoMei Spicy Beef Medley Flat Noodle Soup
    Shine H.

    Passed by on a Sunday afternoon, walked in and was seated immediately even though it was busier than anticipated. We ordered the following: SoHoMei Spicy Beef Medley Flat Noodle Soup Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll The noodle soup really satisfied a certain craving. Beef was tender (raw beef cooked by pouring hot broth over it.) I especially enjoyed the flat noodles and the meatballs were very juicy and seasoned well. The Steamed Rice Roll was interesting because the style was different than the Hong Kong 腸粉 that I'm used to. nevertheless it tasted good and I would get it again! The portions were very generous and food was tasty. 5/5 would visit again

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

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    Got to-go order once during holiday season. The service is nice and portion is good. Love the oyster pancake.

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    Four Kings 四大天王

    4.2
    (456 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$$

    I saw online that this place is one of the most sought after reservations on Open Table. I tried my…read moreluck at getting a reservation and was pleasantly surprised when I was able to get a reservation! Reservations open 3 weeks in advanced at noon. Walk ins are also welcome. One note is that parking can be a bit challenging so get there a bit early. The inside is lively and filled me with so much nostalgia with the decor. The staff is really attentive and friendly. I also appreciate the free peanuts and cucumber salad that you get when you're seated. My boyfriend and I ordered a lot of food because we wanted to try so many things! The lamb skewer was super moist and had a nice flavor. The XO escargot with milkbread had a nice buttery, garlic taste. The milk bread was fluffy and when dipped in the sauce it tasted very rich. We also got the clay pot rice and it reminded me of when I had it in China. The rice was crispy at the bottom and well seasoned. My favorite dish of the night was the squab. It was cooked excellently and the skin was really crispy. The five spice powder on the side really brought out the flavor of the meat. The eggplant was cooked well and portion was good but it didn't stand out as much as the other dishes. Overall, I would visit this place again. It definitely lives up to the hype. The squab and and clay pot rice were the stand outs to me but all the other food was really tasty as well.

    I saw a random 9:15pm reservation for 2 available, so I snagged it, excited for this very hyped…read morerestaurant. Was it worth it? Honestly, I think I have to readjust my expectations for the SF food scene. If there were no wait/reservation, I would think of this as a very solid restaurant (hence the 4 stars). The beef chow fun is on par with ones I'd get in NYC Chinatown, and was actually not very overpriced. Our server was very sweet but only recommended things that my friend did not love (seafood/spicy food). I was excited for the spicy cabbage, hoping it'd be comparable to the addictive spicy cabbage at Uluh (NYC). I was disappointed. The popcorn chicken was a bit dry; I would not get it again. The mapo spaghetti had heat, but not much flavor, and it was okay for me - worth getting because it sounded intriguing, but fell short of my expectations, especially since I've made mapo udon, mapo ramen, and mapo pie at home that were better. The escargots with milk bread was definitely my favorite; sourcing escargot alone is a plus and it was very well-executed. The milk bread was fantastic, pillowy and soft. Our server was very nice and offered to move us to the cute window seats after we were already seated at the counter, which I really appreciated. However, would I spend energy trying to get a reservation here or waiting in line? Absolutely not. It makes me sad to think that this is the pinnacle of Cantonese food in this city full of Cantonese people, but I guess it makes me extra appreciate food in NYC.

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    Harborview Restaurant & Bar

    4.1
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    5.3 mi
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    Harborview serves premium food and their dim sum are seemed to order; always fresh and super tasty…read more I've been here numerous times for yum cha (dim sum bunch) before, and trying their HH (Happy Hour) for the first time today.. and it was just simply excellent!!! The quality dim sum that we've come to expect.. plus two delightful bonuses: Excellent Margarita and their OMG - so Tasty and Addicting Tofu Fries!! YUM yim yummmmy!! Service is excellent and their wait staff checked on us every now and then, and everyone is always friendly and helpful. Nicely located in EC4; the restaurants is always super clean and comfy for hanging out. Their balcony seating also very nice, weather permitting. Bonus: they also validate parking, at (I think ) $6 off your parking rate at the Embarcadero's. Great good + Great service! Recommended!!!

    I'm posting this review a little later, but this experience happened during a visit about a month…read moreago and it has stayed with me. One thing that stood out was the restaurant's mandatory 18% gratuity, which is automatically added to every bill. While I understand and respect service charges, I also believe they should come with a reasonable standard of service. During our meal, we politely asked our waitress, Lily, if she could please bring us some soy sauce whenever she had a moment. In response, she audibly sighed, turned her head, and rolled her eyes, which felt unnecessarily rude and unprofessional. Throughout the rest of the meal, whenever we thanked her for bringing our dim sum, she didn't acknowledge us, and simple requests like refilling our water were ignored while she happily chatted with other coworkers and the table immediately next to us (which appeared to be people she knew outside of work). The rest of the staff seemed normal-friendly, which made this interaction stand out even more. Had the gratuity been optional, I would have tipped based on the service we received. Because it was mandatory, paying an 18% service charge for an experience that lacked basic courtesy and attentiveness felt particularly unfair and disappointing. This was my second visit here, but it seems bad service is not uncommon based on other yelp reviews.

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