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    4.4 (43 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
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    crab puffs
    Renee M.

    5/5. A must visit in China Town! Walk down the stairs into a basement restaurant. No fritz, some paper balls hanging from the ceiling. Nothing to see, but man, there are things to taste! The "fried noodle" (chow mein) is the best I've ever had in my life.. and I'm from the east coast, with NYC close by where they make lo mein. Their fried noodle/chow mein was made with thin noodles, that kept a bite, soaked up so much flavor but were not oily in the slightest! We got the veggie version, with egg, broccoli (so flavorful!), bokchoy, and red onions. I am literally craving it for days now since we had it. We also ordered the orange chicken - which I believe was made with chicken thighs. It was dark meat, a light coating which made it crispy but not battery, and a delicious sauce. My husband referred to this as the best orange chicken he's ever had. We got the pork fried rice - that was rather than those bright red questionable "pork" peices you sometimes get in other restaurants, this pork was ground up, almost like a ground sausage. There was no frozen peas or carrots, but instead fresh green onions. Upon looking at the dish, it didn't look to be that flavorful, but it was loaded with flavor! I wish every fried rice came like this! Lastly we got the crab puffs. At first they were still very cold in the middle (possibly previously frozen) but they refried them for us and they came back hot. They were very creamcheesy and good - not fishy at all. Not the highlight of the show, but still great. We got a pot of hot tea to drink, which always pairs so nicely. Service was fine, nothing amazing.. but the food made up for it. Can't wait to return, wish we didn't live so far away.. but maybe for the best bc I would be eating there everyday.

    Chicken with chilis (killer spicy and delicious).
    Pamela G.

    Super good, casual restaurant with awesome friendly staff in Chinatown. You have to walk down to a basement level to the restaurant, and then up a flight if you want a bathroom. The space is utterly unimpressive. The food, however, was what we hoped for; traditional, fresh, presented well, and very very spicy. There are some dishes on the menu that aren't spicy , but beware of the spice. You get what you ask for.

    Crossing the Bridge Noodles Menu
    Adam B.

    Relatively new place, in a basement level. Colorful and vibrant menu, where everything looks good. The various soups are really nice here! Crispy Potato Pancake: Really enjoyed this Chinese Latke. The potato strings were longer and a little thicker than a regular latke. It was loosely combined, for a nice texture of where you could feel all the strands. Crispy and tender inside. Really great. Spicy Fried Potato: A bit of a letdown after the potato pancake. Kinda like slightly spiced home fries. BBQ Lamb Skewer: Kinda small looking, but they pack a lot of flavor. Nicely marinated and a good BBQ texture. Some chili spices, but not too hot. Chongqing Style Spicy Chicken: Fried chicken with tons of dried chilis is starting to become a staple in Chinatown. It's a fun appetizer/snack to share. Not sure if it's my tolerance building, but this didn't seem terribly spicy. Crossing the Bridge Noodles: I'm a sucker for tableside preparation. It's a sizzling pot of soup broth. Then a bunch of things are added in. Proteins first, then veggies, then noodles. It cooks quite quick and then you have a huge pot of deliciousness. The broth is subtle, kinda like chicken pho. The ham / spam meat was probably the tastiest. The thin white meat slices, pork I think, were also good. The chicken pieces had more bone and skin than meat, so was a bit too much effort. I liked the fish, but kinda wish the skin wasn't on it. The quail eggs seemed a bit rubbery. The pickled veggie, whatever it was, was nice. Super filling as a meal for one person; no need for appetizers. Single Small Pot Cooked Noodle Soup: This was just perfect on a chilly winter day. Warm flavorful broth with a lots of nice chili spices. The noodles were soft and the meat was tender. I especially liked the pickled greens in the mix, for a nice sour tang. Fish Fillet with Pickled Mustard Green Broth: Wow, the flavor in this is amazing. Nice herbal broth with a good pickled veggie tang. I liked how the chili flavor came from actual picked chilis instead of dried spices. Really gives you a nice jolt when you get one. The silky fish and soft tofu were perfect proteins so their subtly didn't overpower the flavor profile.

    spicy sliced beef and tripe
    Alice H.

    We were craving spicy Chinese food and found this place. We were seated quickly, but it took an hour for our dishes to arrive. It seemed like there was only one cook and 2 servers working in the restaurant. We ordered the spicy sliced beef and tripe, wok-fried spicy pork intestines with chili, and spicy fish with flaming chili broth. Everything tasted alright, it's not that spicy, but one thing I didn't understand was why even the appetizer, the spicy sliced beef and tripe, took an hour to come out. It's a cold dish, why would it need that long to prepare? The spicy fish with flaming chili broth had good flavor, but the portion size was really small, with a few chunks of fish in the broth. We won't be coming back.

    Yih R.

    After my haircut, I walked by and decided to give it try. I only ordered one dish, which is the rice noddles with soup. It was delicious and nutritious. I felt so good after some hot soup. People here are cute and quick to respond. The place itself is very old-school. It's one of the typical Chinese restaurant in Chinatown.

    Rice balls in rice wine
    Alex Z.

    If you're looking for Chinese comfort food, this is the place to go. Tucked under a few stairs, it's a newer restaurant in Chinatown and a welcome addition. With a wide menu and many classic Chinese dishes, it's become a go-to whenever I'm looking to get a filling, comfort meal. Some of my favorites include the fish fillet with pickled mustard greens and the rice balls in rice wine dessert. One other highlight you can find here is the stir-fried crab with ginger and scallion, by far the most flavorful way you can eat crab. The portion sizes are great for the price you pay and the quality is well worth it. If you're looking for excellent Chinese food while in the city, this is the place to visit.

    Mike C.

    Like most restaurants in Chinatown these days, I identify them by their previous iteration or previous to that. This basement eatery most recently was named Chef Hung's, serving Western style Chinese cuisine and best known for their petrale sole. During the summer 2025, this basement restaurant opened to little fanfare. Walking by a number of times, I scanned their posted menu near the entrance () and a staff member happened to be going to work. I asked her what time they opened (11:30 am) and returned about 30 minutes later. After going down the stairs, a gentleman gave me my pick of tables and I chose one against the left wall. After looking at the menu book, yes it's that thick, I asked about the two soup noodle options and decided on one. I tried the single small pot cooked noodle soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=LNem7-xaYhesE84CiCP-NQ); I'd describe this as a slightly spicy broth rice noodle soup garnished with ground pork, baby bok choy, bean sprouts, and Napa cabbage. Being a cool Friday around noon, this was perfect to warm me up as it got my nice running a little from the spiciness. The variety of ingredients soaked up the flavor from the broth toake this a tasty meal. My nose ran and I worked up a slight sweat as I slurped, cheese on the meat and veggies, and sipped the broth. I would order this again. I was the only customer for quite a while before a couple of parties came in besides a delivery driver. I ordered a couple dishes to bring to my friend to try and she was only okay with them. Thank you to Angel, who waited on me. I will return, likely for lunch since I'm not in the area most evenings.

    Pork intestine & blood soup rice noodle.
    Yaya L.

    Not a fancy place, just what I hungry for- "Pork intestine & blood soup rice noodle". Chili spicy for me. Hubby couldn't take the heat so he had a small bowl of pork wonton soup. Service was good. Courteous.

    General Tso's chicken.
    Kent F.

    They say the best restaurants are the hidden ones--the true hole‑in‑the‑wall gems. This spot fits that perfectly. Tucked downstairs below street level, it turned out to be an incredible surprise. The food was outstanding with flavors that felt genuinely original. I've eaten at plenty of Chinese restaurants, and I almost always end up reaching for soy sauce or sriracha. But here? The dishes were so perfectly seasoned that I completely forgot the sriracha was even sitting on the table. Every texture, every sauce, every bite was spot on. The spice had a real kick, but never in a way that overpowered the flavor. Service was a little slow since only two people were working the floor, but once they got to you, they were warm, knowledgeable, and attentive. I brought family visiting from out of town, and they loved it just as much as I did. It was a unanimous 5‑star experience from all of us. And the standout dish for me? The General Tao's chicken--hands down my favorite.

    Mostly eaten chili chicken
    Samantha M.

    Yum! Glad I got the chili chicken on the recommendation of our server. Everyone here works well as a team and helps out as needed. I really enjoyed the food here and will be back!

    Spicy kidney

    A great hole-in-the-wall find! The food was incredibly flavorful with just the right amount of kick. Excellent portions and authentic taste. I'll definitely be back to try more.

    Beef short rib soup
    Milani L.

    I stopped by Spicy and Cloud and got the beef short rib soup--it came out fast and instantly reminded me of a real home-style beef soup. Rich broth, tender meat, and just the kind of comforting bowl you want on a foggy SF day. It was well-priced for a solo meal, super filling, and didn't feel overly heavy. The vibe is casual, and the service was quick and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu--this spot's a sleeper hit.

    Fried rice
    Sara S.

    Went on my lunch break (45 mins)! Quickly seated and ordered. My food came out shortly after and it was perfect. The fried rice was great, the chicken was perfect, and the cucumber salad was amazing as always! Affordable and tasty. Two things I'm always looking for in a meal!

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    Great! Squid especially good. Excellent noodles. An unassuming underground place with excellent food.

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    The here is legit and a great place to try yunan flavor dishes. They have friendly staff that makes this place feel like home

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    Food is so good- each dish was so unique and had great flavor combo. We ordered several things and shared- each was amazing!

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    So good. Service was super quick, the Wontons in chili oil were amazing and the sauce was packed with flavor and spicy but not overpowering.

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    Complete lack of ambiance, soup was reasonable but Chongqing chicken was horrible. Would not go back.

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    Great food, super attentive service. Family atmosphere! Highly recommended if not expecting "fancy"

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    0.9 miRussian Hill

    We came to Mashita Galbi Jim on a Sunday and were the first in line. We were anticipating long wait…read moretimes after having tried to eat here a few times before. If you're not able to squeeze into the first wave, the wait is upwards of 2 hours! FOOD: We ordered one galbi jim with extra noodles and rice cakes and a separate garlic noodles for a party of 5. While we initially thought we could finish two galbi jims, our server cautioned us against it, referencing the healthy portion size. We were glad we took her advice because everyone was stuffed by the end of our meal. Their galbi jim was flavorful, with extremely tender beef and chewy rice cakes. We ordered the lowest level of spiciness and while there was still a kick, it was extremely manageable. SERVICE: We were the first to be seated and our galbi jim took almost 20 minutes to come out while others waited even longer. However, they comped our garlic noodles and apologized for turning waits. Overall, I'd definitely return if I'm able to get into the first wave of seating.

    Came here on a Friday night at 7:30. Had to wait about 30-40 min for 2 seats. The restaurant is…read moresmall so unless you have a 4-6 person party, expect to be seated side by side other parties. Typically what I saw was they do waves of seating and ordering so if you aren't there right at open/when they fill up, plan to write your name down and grab a drink nearby. Once we got seated, they were pretty prompt to give us utensils, napkins, cups, and water. The two of us shared the Braise Beef Galbi Stew. It's more than enough for 2 people to go home in food comas (with some food remaining) and for 3 to be sufficiently full. If you have big eaters, order an app alongside if you have 3 people. The Galbi stew was exceptional. I liked that they had various levels of spiciness. We went with spicy and it had a nice kick that elevated the dish for me. The beef was very tender and flavorful and the veggies and rice cakes soaked up all the juices. And the cheese was so stretchy! I'd actually rank this place slightly above Daeho given the shorter wait, the quality, and the price. I'll be back for sure.

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