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    Taishan Specialty

    3.7 (24 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Mike C.

    This is literally on one border of Chinatown at the corner. I remember various restaurant iterations here, from a vegetarian place to pho. If my memory serves me, it might have even been a satellite of the old time Tong Kee Restaurant that was a well known legacy business. The name lends me to wonder whether it's also a satellite or part of a multi restaurant chain with similar names. Being on the block on a rainy Monday morning for an errand, I decided to get lunch before heading back to the office about 12:30 pm. There were 8 or 9 tables, the smaller ones with 1-2 diners on each one. The lady behind the counter gave me my choice from the remaining tables so I sat at the back corner 4-seat table. While walking to my table, I glanced at what other diners were eating which included rice plates and various stir fry dishes. A couple of tables had claypot rice so my focus was on trying that. After being given a teapot and cup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=Lg_-CCCjHa73qcgFyoZGhg), I studied the menu. I enjoyed and was impressed by the teapot which had a metal strainer under the cover to strain the leaves. I started with the BBQ pork rice noddle roll (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=s2Z5EyNWyetSO26UKJ9RMg); there were three good sized rolls, served with the slightly sweet soy sauce on the side. The noodles wrapping was obviously house made and medium in thickness, making this a hearty and satisfying dish. The doced BBQ pork pieces were a mix of lean and fatty pieces. For my main meal, I tried the Taishan Claypot rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=Q4Y5bxWnZgKeIeo0DBZkkQ); after mixing it (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=P8CrxoQ7ORSDdheVxfY5dg), a mix of preserved pork slices, preserved duck pieces, and preserved Chinese sausage slices. I found the plating interesting with a non-traditional colored ceramic pot housing a small traditional brown clay pot, making this safer for the diner. The rice was smoking hot and the bottom rice were crispy and smoky. Though the duck piece I got was bony and mostly inedible, the plentiful sausage slices made up for that. I poured the provided sweet soy sauce as I ate so the rice didn't get too salty or soggy. I only ate half as I finished the noodle roll knowing that wouldn't keep for the next day. The dining room emptied by the time I finished except for a lady diner. We made smalltalk as I packed my food for home. The teapot was large so no refill was necessary and the lady was amicable and efficient in handling the dining room alone. Not sure how things are if the tables are full. Will return and perhaps try one of the other claypot rice options.

    Taishan Claypot Rice
    Samantha D.

    There are so many of these restaurants popping up in Chinatown. I usually never eat out for Chinese food, but I stopped by here for lunch with my aunt who recommended it. The service is a little slow, but the food is amazing. We got the Taishan claypot rice and a beef rice noodle roll. Both were so tasty. The claypot rice was so fragrant and done well. I love a good charred rice on the bottom of the pot. The beef rice noodle roll was so smooth as well. I believe they make it in house. The flavor of the sauce was amazing - ask for more. I would come back for either dishes and to try other things.

    Menu for dim sum special.
    KD A.

    They had $5.80 dim sum hours from 3pm-9pm daily. Cozy cafe on the corner of Stockton and Vallejo. Served is very attentive. Food came out quickly.

    Hannah C.

    Everyday, the food of Chinatown tests me more and more... Ended up eating here with a large group of local Cathay Post members after the Italian Heritage Parade - unfortunately the other Toisan place they liked was blocked off and busy due to the crowds from the parade & Blue Angels air show. This place was definitely empty for a reason... We took up half of the tables of the restaurant and it took over an hour for any of us to get our food. All our food came out randomly and lots of our dishes were missed & forgotten, which ended up taking more time for us to get our meals. The food was incredibly disappointing, especially when I ordered all their Toisan-specialty noodles & beef clay pots. All dishes were a good portion size but unfortunately so, so bland across the board. They seemed very understaffed and dismissed us when we would ask for napkins or plates - we ended up just getting up and grabbing our own utensils and refilling our own waters and teas behind the counter. I understand it was a chaotic day but also the restaurant was empty before we got there. Unfortunately would never come back here again.

    Big bowl small flavor
    Ian M.

    Wandered in here on a Sunday afternoon and ordered Won Ton Soup. Here is the recipe: BIGGEST on water BIG on noodles Big on bland greens tiny on won ton tiniest on taste The tea was hot and good.

    Bbq pork buns
    Charlie G.

    It was thanksgiving night (10pm) and my friend and I just roadtrip all the way to San francisco and I was craving bbq pork buns. We were just walking around and found this place and THE BUNS WERE SO DELICIOUS. As we waited the even gave us water which was very generous. Will be going back every time I'm in SF. I think of these back at home.

    Taishan Claypot Rice
    Shih Fa K.

    First time having Taishan Claypot rice and it was delicious. It was cooked in the oil of pork belly and chinese sausages. The cilantro also added a good taste. I also ordered shrimp and cilantro rice noodle rolls. The shrimp pieces were small but adequate and the rice rolls were well-done. Service was adequate, but they forgot the egg that we requested. The ambiance is very casual.

    Taishan Clay Pot + Pork Ribs Clay Pot
    Laura J.

    We tried the Pork Ribs and Taishan clay pot. The Taishan clay pot included cured duck leg, Chinese sausages and cured Chinese pork belly. I thought there were a good variety of different meats in this dish to try, they have similar tastes because they are all cured, but still with its own uniqueness. This clay pot includes all of the classic cured meats that are usually in clay pot rice. But there was a kind of sour sauce in it, maybe ponzu or some citrus soy sauce that didn't exactly suit the taste, but not overpowering or that noticeable. I liked the pork ribs clay pot, the pork ribs were very flavorful. But a bit heavy because it was fatty, but I thought it went well with rice. Thought it was nicely priced for the portion sizes, sad that the rice on the bottom of the pot didn't form to be scorched rice though, it would've been a nice bonus.

    Four spices soup
    Nila G.

    Your typical Chinese Chinese restaurant. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad thing. The service was direct. Very straight forward. The portions were skewed - two pieces of meat and a BOWL of rice. Did the meat taste good though - yes! The taste still there, wish I got more value. I ordered one claypot and one steamed pot. Highly recommend the chicken and mushroom and the soup! The soup was soo energizing and revitalizing, though the portion is tiny. I also ordered the beef steamed rice. I don't think beef should be steamed but why not give it a try? The environment - standard Chinatown small dine in.

    A choy vege dish, fried chicken , beef congee

    Great value, hospitable welcoming staff, and delicious food very ample in quantity! We got the congee which we loved the consistency of. Chicken was well seasoned. The garlic A Choy vegetable dish was also splendidly flavorful. Beef skewers had a juicy rich chewy texture. Highly recommend and we will be back!

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    I ordered chicken and mushroom claypot. Rice is hard. And not really impress of taste.

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    no parking validation. slow service, rice is very hard, not fully cooked, quantity is less, but price still high. taste so-so.

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    Been here today order the Asian swamp eel claypot rice, the rice tastes amazing, will come back again!

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    4.4(633 reviews)
    2.7 mi•Castro
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    Tl;Dr - Reliably delicious take out. Soft, flavorful dumplings paired with solid savory sides. They…read morehit all the notes on every dish and I have had every single one of them. Haven't been in person yet so I am speaking solely off of takeout options. So after getting their food about 4828732 times I think its pretty long overdue I drop the deets on this little gem. This is our "official" dim sum option for weeknight take out. Personal favorites for me are always going to be the salt/pepper wings, the steamed pork buns, the crystal shrimp dumplings, and the scallion pancakes. My wife loves the soup dumplings, the shu mai. We could eat those dishes every week until we die pretty much, they are reliably good and comforting. Particular shout out on the pork buns though because they are just the absolute best consistency from a filling/bun standpoint. Soft, pillowy, they are glorious. I used to get pork buns from Good Mong Kok Bakery, but tbh, this is about 10x better. The soup dumpling also are quite good, I like the spicy ones but the black truffle is defintely worth it for the occasional splurge. They give you the red vinegar for it too which not all places do. Everything one needs to enjoy. I haven't been in person so I couldn't speak for the service or the location, but if you want a spot that delivers on time and often includes items for free (the pork buns are now free for orders over $50), this is great value and just great food. Chefs kiss.

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    4.4(177 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Duboce Triangle
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    4.2(2.9k reviews)
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    3.0 mi•Mission

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    I've only ordered dim sum from here through Too Good to Go (2g2g). Like their Chinatown location,…read moreI find the dim sum to be oily. But overall, it's good. The baked bbq pork buns are sweet with a decent amount of filling. The deep fried dumpling is plump, juicy, and crunchy. The shrimp and chive dumplings are my favorite. It's full of shrimp with a slightly thicker skin, which I think adds a nice chewiness. The veggie egg rolls were okay. I personally wouldn't order those, even if I was craving them. The spare ribs had a really nice savory flavor from the sauce. The egg tarts were okay. I need to note that these bags are leftovers from the day, so they're not as fresh. But they held up the next day so I was able to stretch 2 meals out of them. I can't comment on service since these bags are only for pick up. But they quickly provide the bags once the window open. And it's a small space, with maybe 2 tables. So this place is probably best for to-go orders. Their 2g2g bags have more variety than their Chinatown location. Not sure how many dim sum options there are in the Mission, but I would go here if I was in the area and craving a shrimp and chive dumpling.

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    Baked BBQ Bun, Chives & Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts, Egg Roll, Steamed Pork Spareribs, Deep Fried Meat Dumpling

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