I'm so glad I found this place!! I have been looking for a good Chinese food spot with good foods and prices. I just feel like a lot of place are overpriced for what you get. I got the salt and pepper wings and egg fried rice with their chili oil. The service was really nice and very helpful. And this spot was open later than the other places around. Will totally be going back. read more

The service was horrendous. Sunday night. My friend and I decided to eat out and arrived here at 10pm. They were welcoming us into the restaurants like luring kids to a candy store, because they know every person who enters the store = equals money. I'm Chinese too, we all know this behavior. It's cool. Sat down, didn't even get a second, and the lady gave us the menu and asked us to order right away. She did not care if we looked at the menu or not. "Please order now, we are closing in 30 min". Well how about if you wanted to rush that much, maybe don't take any more customers? Food was decent, but also 5 min after the food was served she gave us the bill and told us to pay first before continue eating. Ok, that's also normal. Restaurants sometimes do it so no big deal. But I hated how she was standing right next to me hovering over my shoulder and waited for me to write down the tip. 18% was the default for doing an absolutely shitty job with awful customer service (there is none). So the 18% would've been around $4.70 or so but I tipped her $3. I should've tipped none! She took it, went to her colleague and complained in Chinese. At the end when we were done with the food but still sipped on our tea, she came to clear the table but was already in her down jacket, purse, ready to leave. I do not care if they close at 10:30pm and we were still there at 10:44pm. I grew up in a restaurant business as well. Restaurant always close after the last customer leaves. If you can't wait, don't take any more in. But the mentality of our people are oftentimes questionable. That said, food was alright but I hated the experience and the experience dining out makes up half of your opinion. read more

Came here thinking it was Hunan Restaurant now is Thaishan, I used to eat at Hunan as child; so I'm not sure if is new owners or the same , the menu change from what I remember , before you could order as a group and they had packages with different food item selections. Bobo was our waitress she was very nice and gave a us marker to mark the food we were Ordering, prices were extremely reasonable specially for SF, portions were good size and everything was fresh and tasty. There's parking in the street but let's be honest is SF. There's a public parking down the street however pay attention because they want you to pay with your phone as soon as you park however there's no reception and they issue tickets... read more

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First time to eat here definitely not the last. Had the foiled roast chicken and yellow eel rice clay pot . Both were delicious and sumptuous. Will be back for the white eel claypot next time . read more

3.5 stars. My brother told me about the awesome experience the last time he tried Taishan and I was looking forward to the experience. When we arrived, it looked like there was one person working and she was kind of busy we waited a while to order. We had to get the most popular item, the roasted chicken that is hand pulled and disassembled at your table. We also got some green leafy vegetables with garlic and the braised beef tendons over rice. We were a bit disappointed with the chicken because it was known to be juicy but this time it was dry. The best dish was the beef tendons. I enjoyed the other Taishan location on Ocean Ave a lot more. read more

Imagine my shock to discover that Hunan Home's on Jackson closed for good. Say what? Now where the hell am I going for a full steamed chicken? It was my go-to comfort food in Chinatown even though I sometimes competed with busloads of tourists who swarmed the restaurant. Alas, only the overhead sign remains, and it has now become a Taishan-style restaurant named rather generically Taishan Restaurant. I was unaware that their signature dish was the $29 Taishan Roasted Chicken, which looked appetizing from what I saw on Instagram videos. Regardless, I just wasn't in the mood for a whole chicken which was their only serving option. Instead, I went for the $18 Steamed Pork Belly with Shrimp Sauce. I was expecting something lighter than what looked like a wok-fried creation with black bean sauce (photo: https://yelp.to/Nui1k4aMki). The pork belly itself was tasty in its uniquely fatty way. I had also ordered the $6.25 BBQ Pork Noodle Roll but was informed rather late that none was ready to be prepared. I quickly decided to get the $6.25 Steamed Pork Ribs with Tempeh. I'm not sure where the tempeh went, but the ribs were chopped up, immersed in broth. and served up as dim sum (photo: https://yelp.to/e6K32QLUTQ). It was fine though shame on me for ordering two similar pork dishes. FOOD - 3 stars...execution was not quite what I was expecting though the quality of pork was good AMBIANCE - 3 stars...still looks like Hunan Home's but unfinished SERVICE - 4 stars...the server was trying the best she could TOTAL - 3 stars...still newish...I'll probably come back and try the roast chicken RELATED - Exploring Chinatown? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2WoF1Z2 read more

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Food was amazing and it was a nice relaxing place. My friend and I were being spontaneous and wanted to try a local food place and this was it and the food was amazing and we had our bellies full. Authentic read more

Taishan Restaurant - Beef noodle rolls Wonton noodle soup Bbq pork buns steamed - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here bc mark & chenle came here (lol) but overall gives very homey, good chinese food vibes. Service is quick & they are very well known for their claypot rice offerings. The egg yolk custard buns were also a favorite of ours read more

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Taishan restaurant is situated on Jackson street where Hunan Homes used to be (between Kearny and Grant). The decor did not change much, actually felt more won down even. Food was all decent and very reasonably priced. Service was attentive as there were not a lot of folks there when we went that day. In the private room below, there was a crazy huge screen available for karaoke. On the side was a Mahjong table. We didn't use it, so uncertain if it was functional. Overall high value, good food. I recommend the black pepper pork stomach soup, eel crispy rice. read more

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If you're looking for flashy decor or trendy fusion twists, this ain't the spot. This is OG Taishan-style Cantonese food -- no frills, just the real deal. The kind of place where the regulars don't need a menu. Clay pot rice? The signature. Crispy-bottom perfection. Fried rice and chang fun (腸粉) are both solid -- wok hei game strong. Dim sum is serviceable, not the main attraction but it'll do if you're already here. What I really appreciate? The strong, no-nonsense tea they serve without even asking. It hits just right. Come here for comfort, not clout. read more

The vibes reminded me of Asia with a whole table of 8-10 uncles bantering loudly with occasional cigarette breaks right outside of the restaurant. There was only one waitress running the whole dining area (props to her) so service was a bit slow but understandable. Food was up to standard and will come back again to try their other dishes for lunch and dinner. Overall the experience was not as pleasant as I wish but it's all for the vibes so I'll give it another chance! read more

Taishan Restaurant - Walnut shrimp - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were driving back from north bay and decided to stop here for a late dinner. They have an extensive menu and even dim sum! The 4 of us ordered garlic string beans, curried beef brisket and bok choy over crispy noodles, lamb stew and rice, and a beef chow fun. It was shared family style on a lazy susan. Garlic string beans - good texture and flavor. 5/5 Curried beef brisket and bok choy over crispy noodles - the noodles were packed instant noodles, sauce kinda thick. Beef and flavor was ok. 3/5 Beef chow fun - not very flavorful. Noodles tasted old. This dish wasn't good. 1/5 Lamb stew - good 5 spice flavor and not gamey. More rice than stew. 4/5 Maybe we didn't order the right dishes? Some were hit and miss. Dim sum could be better? In any case, they're open late and some things were ok. Now that I read some reviews, were we charged tip with our meal and paid tip again? Businesses who practice this should tell customers so they know! Definitely will rethink coming back if at all. read more

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I came here with my parents for lunch and there's lot of open seating. My parents wanted to come here since they missed the eel clay pot rice they grew up eating in China. Even at 12pm there were only 2 other tables that were occupied. They have a large selection on the menu with many chefs and house special dishes. They also serve dim sum here if you're not sure what type of Chinese food you want. Yellow Eel Clay Pot Rice (4.5/5) - the rice was well made, and the crispy rice from the bottom of the pot made for great contrast in texture! It's very close to traditional yellow eel clay pot rice that you can find in China! Steamed White Eel with Black Bean Sauce (5/5) - best dish of the meal! The eel was the perfect texture, slightly crunchy (in a good way) and not mushy. Flavors were bold and nostalgic! Taishan Five Flavor Goose (3.5/5) - the flavors were great but the goose itself wasn't great quality (most likely can't compare to what you find in China) Green String Beans (5/5) - they were just right! Well seasoned in a garlicky stir fry, crispy and light. If you are in the area and looking for authentic Chinese eel or clay pot dishes, you should check out Taishan Restaurant! Fun Fact: They have a karaoke room in the back! read more

Taishan Restaurant - Clay pot eel rice - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My son and I wanted to try something new, so we decided to dine at Taishan Restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown. We ordered the yellow eel clay pot rice, sautéed string beans, and braised beef stew. The yellow eel clay pot rice and sautéed string beans were both delicious--perfectly seasoned, not overly salty, and generous in portion for the price. I was pleasantly surprised that the eel had no fishy odor at all, and every grain of rice was full of flavor. We couldn't stop eating it! It was well worth the $49 for the dish. The braised beef stew was just okay in comparison, but the overall experience was great. The service was friendly, and the restaurant was clean. I'd definitely come back for the clay pot rice again! read more

Taishan Restaurant - Menu - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everyone who grew up in or around Chinatown knows that the majority of the Cantonese population here hails from Taishan, a district in Guangzhou province. It only makes sense that this would be the dominant cuisine style here. The most popular and oldest one is on Broadway, known to locals for closing late, as in the next day early mornings. There are no less than four now in Chinatown alone and some in other neighborhoods now. I tried dining here but learned that they are closed Wednesdays. I came here on a Tuesday a little after noon to find two tables occupied (parties of 2 and 4 respectively). Another gentleman waited at a back table for a takeout order. There was only one lady manning the cashier and dining room. After waiting a few minutes for her, I walked back towards the entrance and seated myself. She brought a glossy one-sheet menu (2-sided). Being slightly familiar with the menu, I wanted to try two things, a dim sum item and a claypot rice. In reading the menu, there were only two rice options and they were sized for family style. I pivoted and started with the Taishan shrimp noodle roll (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=IX00TdYyXlgpNHQ88Jd2wg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); I was surprised by a. the noodle choice (a wrinkly version, likely house made, b. the size shrimp (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ukLRoM5nYmO-6_rUL-3pNQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) more akin to prawns, and c. portions which were generous as I only finished 1/3rd of it. It was tasty but a bit difficult to eat. At the lady's suggestion, I also tried the braised beef stew over rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=EmcKV13MJud2SS5kZSTyqA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); again, the portions were generous with a mix of beef stew, tendons, and 'mystery' pieces on a bed of cooked Napa cabbage. The flavors were good on the sauce and it wasn't overly thick. Here's what was left on my plate (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Ct-3EHOrpeZS7Fk9tdcssg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), an overly generous portion of rice and a large inedible piece of protein. I was impressed with the tea, giving me a large teapot. As the other diners left, both parties with takeout boxes, two pairs of diners entered and dined as I prepared to leave. I noticed that every table had an induction heating unit, used for hot pot meals which were listed on the menu. I had to flag the lady for my bill as she took phone orders and tended to the other customers. The food was okay taste and quality wise but one may bump this up for the food quantity. Not sure if I'll be back unless it's with friends or relatives to try one of those claypot rice dishes. *** For me, this location will always remind me of good memories for family and church group meals when it was Sun Tai Sam Yuen in the '60's and '70's and later Hunan Homes from the '80's till a few years ago. The Hunan Homes sign is still up. read more

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I came here pretty late, half an hour before they were closing and they were super kind to me and welcomed me as if I was at home. They gave me their recommendations as well and I tried something new/different from what I would normally order. The pan fried baos were super yummy and the noodle rolls had a nice chew to them. read more

Taishan Restaurant - pork pan fried baos, beef noodle rolls - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Una buena sopa 'hot + sour' para empezar. Lovely dinner before the Chinese New Years Parade, where the firecrackers were boom, booming all around us as we ate! Nice, clean location with two restrooms downstairs. Spotty, slow service, no extra charges typical for a SF restaurant and a pot of tea when you sit works for me. read more

Nice Cantonese food but I made mistake of thinking the claypot dishes were all with rice! So make sure you look at menu, but food here was good, didn't care for the goose though, chicken is good, vegetable was cooked perfectly read more

Amazing food. A sleepy hole in the wall place, run by a family. I got the green beans, orange chicken, and noodles. All great. Such large portion sizes too. Will be returning. read more

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Everything we ordered was very good and tasty (see rating in each photo). Our lady server gave great recommendations and provided fast and friendly service. We will definitely come back to try Chef's Specials and other dishes on the menu. read more

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Located in Chinatown, S F. Unassuming and casual atmosphere, warm and efficient service. Food was good. We ordered: 3*Fried green beans油盐豆角: pretty good except a bit salty on the bottom. 4*Beef Bone Soup牛骨例湯: Taishan signature dish. Three portions available. We ordered medium. It was more than enough for two people. Beef bone, lotus ginseng and ginger in the soup. read more

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So glad I got to try this place! It's a charming, quaint restaurant in the heart of Chinatown serving authentic Tai Shan food. We got the clay pot eel rice which was really tasty. It had a great flavor and on the bottom pot the rice was perfectly crispy. It does take 20-30 min to make but I think it's absolutely worth the wait. It is a bit expensive (I believe around $48) but the portion size was huge and we had plenty to take home despite being a party of 3. We also got the napa cabbage with garlic which was really good as well and I think paired well with the clay pot rice. Staff was really kind and I loved the ambiance here. Would definitely come back! read more

Taishan Restaurant - Eel clay pot - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here for eel clay pot rice and it is disappointing. Clay pot rice at Powell street iamb the best in Chinatown. No other place can compare. read more

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Good service, food was pretty average but great for the price. Would most likely return read more

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I am so addicted to their walnut shrimp dish! It is so good and so flavorful. I couldn't stop thinking about it after I left, and I can't wait to go back to get it again. The walnuts were candied so well, and the sauce was so good! The service here was great as well. The workers were super friendly and very attentive! I also tried their pork ribs and I thought they were a bit too tough. It was a bit difficult to bite into them. But the shrimp dish made up for it! I would definitely love to come back to this cute spot again try out their other dishes too. read more

Taishan Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had my birthday dinner with 30 people at Taishan Restaurant after a super boozy boat party. Taishan Cuisine is some of my friends' favorite Taishan restaurants, so we were excited to finally try more dishes from them! (Previously i've only had the eel claypot rice as takeout, which also amazing FYI). We reserved the private room upstairs (with karaoke and mahjong!!) and it was the perfect space for all of us. I believe the private room fits up to 60 people. This is what we ordered for each table of 10: 1) coconut chicken soup 2) eel clay pot rice 3) lap cherng and salted fish lotus rice 4) Taishan roast chicken 5) shrimp w/ vermicelli 6) sweet and sour egg 7) sweet potatoes leaves w/ garlic 8) green string bean w/ garlic Everyone was so impressed with the food! My personal favorites were the coconut chicken soup, eel clay pot rice, shrimp with vermicelli, sweet and sour egg, and green string beans with garlic. It ended up being around $30 per person, so not too bad for a family style dinner. We also had a ton of leftovers. Service was friendly (though a little slow in the beginning, but that's to be expected with a group of 30). The private room is perfect for a large group, and I really hope they couldn't hear our singing from downstairs in the main room, LOL! I'll gladly return. :) read more

Authentic and flavorful food! The rice rolls are soft and chewy. The wonton soup is pork bone based and wontons are well seasoned and savory. The pork and preserved egg congee is a huge portion, definitely for sharing. Most items are best for sharing in a large group. The service is a bit slow when they're busy but they have good memory. They accept cards including Amex. read more

Taishan Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came to celebrate my bffs birthday and it was so much fun! We ended up having the karaoke room upstairs with the mah Jong table and it was perfect. Staff were super friendly and helped accommodate all of us. We ordered a ton of dishes, but my favorite was the eel clay pot rice and chicken. Eel clay pot is a MUST if you come! read more

You know how there's this trend that 3.5 stars is perfect for a Chinese restaurant? Well, don't let their high rating fool you, this is (in my opinion) a very authentic Chinese joint with actual great service That really the first I want to point out, the servers were really nice and our food was hot and fresh. We had 3 different ladies wait on us and they were all very nice, no "get the eff outta here" vibes We ordered their xiao long baos, it was 4 pieces for $15 which I thought was a bad price. I was sad because their photo had 8 pieces in it. Apparently if you come between 1-6pm, the price is half. They were good but not great, the vinegar they gave us was plain vinegar. It was clear that they were handmade and plump, I like that they didn't stick to the little metal molds they came in, but lacked soup. Flavor was decent We also ordered their fried wings, they were pretty bland! Just salt, not even salt and pepper. But it was a great portion, 12 pieces for just $13 ish dollars, very well prices especially given the rise in chicken costs Location was clean and spacious, not too busy when we went on a Tuesday evening for dinner but busy enough to not feel awkward. I would return read more

It was good enough to eat jook with meat and pork chop over rice today in Chinatown. I could get to North Beach for my activities. Chinatown... read more

More people should come try this place in Chinatown! The service is really friendly, and they have a really interesting menu with Taishanese specialties. The claypot rice was amazing and really good with the sauce from the goose - highly recommend getting both! read more

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Took my mom here since she is from Taishan. We enjoyed conversations with staff in Taishsnese. We had the clam in black bean sauce and their famous pot rice. The portions are large. Clam was just a bit salty but good with rice. The clay pot rice was cooked to perfection. We enjoyed the "fan Juei", the best part of clay pot rice! read more

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Typical Chinese style looking restaurant for Chinatown. Family owned business. It even had a young cute toddler running around. They are good for large parties, but nothing for over 50 people. Service was great! Very nice and attentive. Taishan Pork Tripe with Chicken Soup (5/5)- Wow, you can tell the soup was simmered for hours. Caution, clear broth and lots of white pepper - loved it! Taishan Roasted Chicken (4/5) - They bring it out whole, but shred it next to you before serving. Chicken was tasty, though, we did have some dry pieces. Kohlrabi Clay Pot Rice (5/5) - Delicious! Must try. Also had the crispy rice at the bottom (Fahn Jew). Tofu Clay Pot (4/5) - Good Dry Fish w/Pork Meat (4/5). Good portion, fish slices were big with a soft texture and not as salty as expected. Salt & Pepper Pork Ribs (4/5). Riblets fried and coated with salt/pepper and sauteed with minced bell peppers, onions, jalapenos. Pan Fried Bun (4/5). Tasty seasoned meat inside a pan fried bread dough. Some said it was too much dough, but I liked it! We also had a chicken dish and a goat dish, but I can't see it on the menu. But, I didn't do the ordering for the table. Purple Potato Sesame Ball (5/5). This was so good. Clean crispy crunch on the outside and hot yummy goodness on the inside. read more

Definitely overpriced and very small portion! This thing costs me $9.2 in Chinatown! I can barely see and taste any beef and this portion is relatively small as you can tell by my hand size compared to the riceroll. The taste is very average. Compared to the nearby restaurants, this is definitely overpriced and smaller portion. read more

Taishan Restaurant - Riceroll with Beef and Egg - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

They have two menus: one for fellows chinese and another for westerns/tourists. The latter is double the price. read more

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台山風味酒樓 Taishan Restaurant 622 Jackson St, Chinatown San Francisco For the dishonesty of the owner/front desk cashier lady, and for the implicitly mediocre/unfresh food, if we had an option to give 0 star, we would. What Happened - Dishonesty for Trying to Make a Few Extra Dollars: We arrived shortly past 4pm with 20 minutes from my street parking time limit. There was only one customer in the place finishing up her food, and there was no takeout order when we were there. The lady promised us that the rice cake Dim Sum order for takeout would be ready in 10 minutes, hence we ordered and waited. I specifically made it clearly that we were in a rush to our street parking spot 1.5 blocks away. If she couldn't do it on time she should have been honest to tell us. Instead, she carelessly made us wait for 16 minutes till I had to voice my complaint over the owner's dishonest promise and rush to my car to avoid getting a ticket or being towed while having my buddy wait for the order. That was not even the worst yet. The Worst - Retaliation against Customers: The lady decided to retaliate by refusing to hand over the order to my buddy for retaliation after a 20 minute wait, 2x of what the restaurant promised. It was a bit of a rainy afternoon, and we had no high expectations when we walked in, and had it been 2~3 minutes late or had it been busy I would've understood. However, they had no other customers ahead of us, and it was a simple rice cake Dim Sum dish. Instead of apologizing for your dishonesty or negligence, you decided to retaliate by refusing to serve after wasting us 20 minutes waiting. Here we go. Food: It also implicitly shows that their Dim Sum is not fresh made or same-day prepared but frozen and taken out from the freezer to steam and fry after an order is placed - the only possible explanation why it took 20 minutes to not having a small order of rice cakes done. P.S. They might have a habit of screwing tourists, given the tourist trap reputation of the SF Chinatown, and couldn't care less. But, we are locals in SF and the Bay Area. If we want Taishan food there are more than a dozen other places in San Fran and throughout the Peninsula and South Bay. read more

Taishan Restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was looking forward in trying this restaurant because there aren't many foods from this ethnic group. Food wasn't up to what I had before. Service is almost nil. My main complaint is that this restaurant is unethical. There are 3 different prices for the same food item. The "A" card on the sidewalk is the cheapest price. The printed menu is a higher price by at least $1 and the QR code is even higher. On top of that, mandatory minimum tip is 15% for lunch and 18% for dinner. It does not mention anywhere that tipping is mandatory. If you don't read your bill carefully, you will notice that at the bottom of the bill, it has suggested tipping with the minimum of 15%. This 15% is based on the food, tax and minimum tip. So in essence, you will be paying more than double the tip. read more

loved this spot!! the service was awesome we were seated in a room in the back with a karoake machine which was funnn. the yellow eel clay pot rice (extra crispy) and the taishan roast chicken were my favorites read more

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Good food cantonese fried noodles so it's so yummy and delicious good food Chinese food

I walked into this place thinking it was Hunan Home's (I had no idea it was closed) and did not realize my mistake until I saw the "Taishan" at the top of the menu. They even still have the old sign and awards/accolades for Hunan up front. My group decided to give it a go and were pleasantly surprised. Just two women served the whole restaurant, but they made it work and were very pleasant. I can't speak to authenticity, etc., but probably the best Mongolian Beef I've ever had, fantastic Beef Chow Fun, and decent veggie noodles. All huge portions and we took a ton home from a party of 4 w/ two kids. I will definitely go back. read more