The Duk Hing Chinese Deli & Meat is my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. The best part is that…read morethey actually sell roast goose -- it's incredibly flavorful, juicy, and hard to find in most places. Their roast duck, crispy pork, and BBQ pork are also consistently delicious, but the roast goose really stands out. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the staff work quickly even when it gets busy. It's a true local gem for anyone who loves authentic Cantonese roast meats.

I grew up on SF Chinatown Cantonese roast meats, starting from Jun May Guey in the 80s to Golden…read moreDragon (when they had roast meats) to the OG Hing Lung to What the Duck. And of course, Kam Po. If you walk around Chinatown now, most of these places are gone and have been replaced by dumpling and sichuan hot pot joints. It's maddening but also a testament to what SF Chinatown is - a landing place. It was the landing place for decades if not a century for the Cantonese from Toisan and Chungsan and Hong Kong, and for the past decade, newcomers who grew up under the recent China regime with Mandarin speaking children and a taste for Northern food (think xiao lung bao vs. har gao / siu mai). That's a long way of saying that while I'm nostalgic for the past, I accept and appreciate the changes. But nonetheless, I'm still always on the search for good Cantonese roast duck (not the same as Peking) and char siu, another Cantonese staple. What the Duck mastered it, and when they moved out of Chinatown to Bernal Heights, we even followed. But it's far, so we decided to try other options. We hesitantly tried Duk Hing last week. Kam Po is hit or miss, and it was the other closest option. Surprisingly: The roast duck had deliciously crispy skin, a good meat to fat to bone ratio. Not a five because it could still be more flavorful, and they could do a better job cleaning some of the skin. The char siu was pretty darn good. Not a lot of dye so the color is more natural, but tasty and was the correct texture and size (super weird when you get very thin slices). It could use more glaze and perhaps blackened pieces. On the leaner side so less enjoyable but healthier. We would order from here again. For the reviews re the bait and switch - first, one reviewer started her review with "maybe the older seniors in Chinatown don't care but I do..." Are you kidding? Chinatown seniors care the most and watch the butchers like a hawk. What do you think they are yelling in Cantonese when they are in line? It's not friendly chit chat - they are constantly reminding the butcher of which piece they chose, instructing of which section of the piece they want, how to chop, etc., and they won't pay unless they get what they want. Be like the Chinatown seniors, and nag and complain while your meat is being prepared - then you will never fall victim to a bait and switch again. That is the way of the Chinatown roast meat shop. Bonus points if you can yell, 有冇搞錯? !(yau mo gau choh?! - basically, what the heck!?) as loud as you can if the butcher prepares your order incorrectly.

CASH ONLY and great hole in the wall, ma & pa counter service Chinese and dim sum place. Don't…read moreexpect much except for fresh cooked different Chinese food, authentic flavors and very kind service in broken English. Lots of elderly coming in, enjoying the porridge for breakfast. Steady business, only 5 tables. We asked the owners to put together a sample plate of Chinese lunch food for us along with some dim sum. Very generous and tasty portions of fried rice, eggplant and pork in black bean sauce. Shumai, shrimp dumplings and baked buns with char su. Also amazing fat chicken feet! Only utensils were reusable chopsticks. Two napkins each. The spicy chili sauce on the table had a kick and it was sweet! Total $26. Across the street from Bart Chinatown. Has to have been around for decades and the decor reflects that. Fast patient service. Cook came out to check us out. Will definitely be back to try the pork belly and noodles!

Stopped by about an hour before closing and it was slim pickings, but I was still able to get some…read moredim sum favs! 6 pork shumai, 6 shrimp dumplings, and 3 bbq pork buns = $16.10. Cash only. Although the shumai and dumplings were under a steamer, they were on the cold side by the time we reached the hotel (less than 10 minutes walk). Decent dim sum, especially for the price.

Stopped by early at 10am on a Monday after having bookmarked this place per a food influencer. At…read more10am they were still prepping for the day, so I had to wait until almost 10:30am. I was their first and only customer, so I assume I got the most attention :) Ordered the small Pho Ga with the default noodles, but asked to separate the soup and noodles (soup on the side) because I really dislike soggy noodles, which fresh noodles (their default noodle option) tend to be in soup. This meal really hit since I just came back from a long weekend of Vegas gluttony. The portion was very filling and the soup was not overly salty. The chicken meat was decent. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's not bad for a comforting meal if you're in the area.

I heard about Joy Hing's chicken pho on Tiktok and had to come by to check it out. Food came out in…read moregenerous portions, service was efficient, and the interior was super clean and well-maintained. price: ~$20/person post-tip and tax - Chicken pho: Light, umami, slightly herbal broth paired with wide rice noodles, bouncy poached chicken, and some red onions. The taste is not overwhelming nor is it too salty. The large bowl was huge and could reasonably feed two hungry people. - Satay beef noodles: While it looks spicy, the flavor profile leans more sour. The angus beef (as advertised) was super tender and juicy, and the thin rice noodles had a good texture. This bowl came with tons of greens and vegetables, and even a small size would leave you super full. A delightful dining experience overall, and a great place to bring small groups or family!

Solid dim sum place. Good tasting food that's super affordable…read more When we walked in, I wasn't sure if we were walking in on a staff lunch. Though people were sitting at different tables, they were all talking to each other. We asked if they were open and a person at one of the tables gestured to a table next to him and told us to sit down. (I still have no idea if they worked there or not.) Listen, it's no frills and all the people eating at that moment were Chinese. We were the only non-Chinese and honestly, I felt really good about our chances of eating good dim sum here. We ordered: Soup dumplings Sticky chicken rice BBQ pork buns Deep fried sesame balls Steam shrimp dumplings Steamed siu mai There were 3 of us and we left with full bellies for $41, including tip. What?! That's amazing. I am still not sure if we were among staff, fellow shop owners and/or neighbors. It felt like we were at a family lunch and I'm not mad about it. Oh! And our efficient waitress gave us a complimentary dessert. Not sure what it was, like a rice jelly? My kids paid it the greatest Asian compliment-"It's not too sweet!" It was a very comfortable environment, the food came out relatively fast, all was delicious, and our bill came well under $50. Would absolutely return.

The lady working there was so sweet! Food was great and the portions were huge! Great prices too,…read moredefinitely a frisco hidden gem

Being born and raised and still living in San Francisco it seems some things change and some things…read morenever change. Walking all over San Francisco you see new faces and some familiar faces. One thing I will say about living in San Francisco is we are living in a movie. There is now lots of Science Fiction movie moments happening inside San Francisco technology companies and labs. You can hear the drama and also see the drama scenes walking through the Mission District at night. You can also see some horror flicks moments walking through parts of the Tenderloin at night. You can also witness some romance movie moments strolling during the day around Golden Gate Park and at the Dutch Windmill . What if I told you can discover the New Hollywood in San Francisco? On a Spring April stroll through the streets of San Francisco they always refer to San Francisco as living in the new Hollywood because of its independence but there are lots of performative people who look the part trying to simulate and emulate whatever is popular in the mainstream and social media stream.San Francisco still has some independence in independent artists and also independent small businesses. There is a small independent business of making and distributing the best buns in San Francisco and it's called Next Hollywood on Pacific Avenue. I stepped inside and I got the pineapple bun and it was tasty but very flakey like some in SF and also some celebrities in Hollywood. Although it's called the pineapple bun it has no pineapple inside. It reminded of a Mexican pan dulce concha at a Mission bakery but less doughy. Then I got the cream horns with the cherry in the middle and it was like having a thicker North Beach bakery cannoli . It was not too sweet and it was delicious. New Hollywood also serves Chinese food like shrimp dumpling noodle soup , Seafood rice porridge , Portuguese chicken rice and beef stew spaghetti. Now you can enjoy the New Hollywood in SF and film yourself and others with some buns. To be "specific" it's the Next Hollywood on an Avenue in SF called "Pacific" their buns taste "terrific" although walking to some parts in SF at night is like a Hollywood horror movie which can sometimes be "horrific" Go on a Spring stroll let Don Juan Pinot Noir who some say belongs in Hollywood will be your "guide "to the city I was born and raised and still "reside "the buns and dim sum in San Francisco are world famous and known "worldwide" take a bite of the pineapple bun at New Hollywood and you will find no pineapple "inside "

We love the pasties here and always stop by when in town. The fukkien rice is really good too -…read morevery home style cooking. We usually get pineapple buns, chan bao (plain dinner rolls) the melon buns and the red bean mochi. Known the folks there for 20 years! They're a great small business and always helpful.

Cash only. The best value is their rice dish with protein choice of spareribs, chicken or chinese…read moresausage for $9.50. The portion is full-sized with lots of rice, cabbage and meats. I have tried their dimsum as well and they're not bad. I just wish they would let you mix and match but she says she can only buy it as a set of the same thing.

I try to come home for the chicken and rice or salted fish with pork and rice dish. Prices for…read moreeach of these dishes are $9.50. Service is quick and easy with one person working the counter. The ambiance is like most restaurants. They also have tables to eat your meal.

We were at a show in the North Beach neighborhood that got out late and we were hungry and needed…read moresomething to eat before heading home, so we ventured into Chinatown for some late night food. Surprisingly, many restaurants weren't open past 9pm, but we found Grant Place restaurant open until 11pm and decided to give it a try. There are so many options for Chinese food in this neighborhood, but it being late, we could only find this restaurant open to serve us dinner. We were waived in by the nice lady cutting meat at the front counter, and we were seated quickly, given menus, and served hot tea. This is what I love about typical Chinese restaurants, its fast service, and efficiency. No pomp & circumstance, wait time, chit-chat, confusion, or dilly-dallying, just sit down, order, eat, and leave. The waiters here were very friendly and efficient, despite us being the final customers of the night. We never felt rushed, ignored, or scorned for being the final customers, we were welcomed & served as if we were the first customers for the dinner period. Everything felt comfortable, welcoming, friendly, and warm. The menu looked pretty basic, but good and offered us some vegetarian options (as well as spicy ones) to satisfy our cravings & interests. The restaurant was empty, but everything seemed clean & organized. A few waiters remained around, doing closing duties such as cleaning, re-stocking, prepping for the next day, and attending to the remaining/departing customers, yet we were still given attention & good service. Rare to find a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown with good, non-rushed, friendly service, so this was a plus. I even practiced some of my poor Cantonese language skills with our waiter, and he took the time out of his long day & closing duties to engage with me. Nice people here. The food was pretty good and served on the slow side, since we were the last customers, but it wasn't that long of a wait. We ordered the salt & pepper fried tofu, spicy green beans, and some rice. Everything was delicious, fresh, hot, and well-prepared. Generous portions & good flavors with just enough seasoning & spice so that we did not have to use condiments or additional flavorings. I'd like to come back here to try more dishes, and we intend to when we come back to the area. Grant Place restaurant offers later dining hours in a clean environment, friendly & efficient service, generous portions, and good authentic Cantonese & Sichauan Chinese food at affordable prices. It is what you'd expect of a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown, minus the grumpy & mean staff and dirty conditions. It felt like a nice family-run Chinese restaurant that was happy to have our business (despite our being there during closing time). We never felt rushed, unappreciated, neglected, or penalized for our presence. Plus, they served us good food at affordable prices at a late hour with smiles on their faces, and some fun friendly interaction before our departure. This is a good restaurant, and I will definitely be back to support them. We found a good one, purely by accident, and we appreciated & enjoyed the experience!

Dined in and ordered takeout/delivery multiple times. A solid lunch choice because I like they have…read morerice plates, dim sum, and their roast duck (and other roast meats) rice plate is tasty and relatively inexpensive compared to other local places. They are consistent and provide good packaging when ordering takeouts and deliveries. Friendly service when I dined in. Located in Chinatown on Washington between Walter U. Lum Place and Grant.

Picked this place from a Google search for Chinese near us. So glad we tried. We were asked if we…read morewanted soup & tea & we accepted. The soup is simple but not bad. It had fig (I think) & carrots. Nothing I've had before but I liked it. We ordered the 3 meat chowmein and it easily became our favorite chowmein yet; Its saucy & flavorful. We also ordered the combo egg food young & Peking spareribs. The egg food young order had 4 generously sized egg patties. And the gravy served in a separate bowl was perfectly salted & complimented the egg very well. The Peking spareribs were different than Im used to but they were good! Little breaded pork steaks that were fried and bathed in their vesion of Peking sauce. We loved them! Reasonably priced, IMO. The food came quickly. The lady who took our order was very nice. They seem to have a lot of regulars because despite us being the only ones eating in, they had a steady stream of people picking up food to go. We'll definitely be back to try other items.

This place is an institution and has been here for longer than most people have been in the city…read more Killer chow fun and chow mein, wonderful family runs it. Old world great home cooking. Give it a shot.