A party of 6 for lunch we had 5 dishes like claypot salted fish eggplant tofu, yang chow fried rice, a large westlake soup, stir fired string beens w/beef, salt & pepper fish. All good w/good portions & prices. We will be back but heard they may be closing this year. read more

This is a no frills restaurant that feel like they do a lot more take out/to go and delivery/pick up business than dine in based on the restaurant design and noticeable patronage that came through while we dined here. The service is friendly, fast n' cooked to order. I liked the Cantonese Chinese Comfort food on the menu and the portions, price and quality makes this one of the best options for Chinese food in the area for family styled eating or take-out. It's a great find on Ocean Avenue, near City College in the Ingleside. Parking can be a challenge for meters but if you go to adjacent residential neighborhood street parking for free and are willing to talk a little, it's not that bad. I like their chow mein a lot. read more

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Wang Wah Chinese has been around since 1985 and never disappoints. My favorite dishes are the Spicy Mongolian Beef Chow Mein, General Tso Chicken, Spicy Honey Garlic Beef, and Salt & Pepper Pork. Each is packed with flavor and consistently delicious. The service is exceptional, with the wife who runs the restaurant always being incredibly accommodating. Whether you need a quick meal or catering for an event, Wang Wah is the perfect choice. Highly recommended! read more

Okay, I have to admit - despite how I've tried dozens of different places around SF, I know that I've only managed to try a small fraction of the Chinese restaurants that The City has to offer. Especially when you consider how the vast majority of them are all located in the Richmond, Sunset, and Chinatown. However, with all due to respect to areas like the Mission and this stretch of Ocean Avenue that are also home to a large number of Chinese restaurants, why would I bother when there are so many good option so much closer to home? Of course, me saying this now might also be because I was so disappointed with Wang Wah... Squeezed between two other small businesses, it's insanely easy to miss Wang Wah if you aren't really looking for it (I almost missed it just walking by). I know I've used the tern on several occasions, but this place definitely ranks as a true "hole in the wall". Not only is the restaurant narrow, but it's not all that deep either. However, irregardless of the tiny confines though, the menu has a surprisingly solid selection to choose from - appetizers, noodle dishes, vegetarian options, fried rice...the list goes on. Really, based purely on variety, the menu here isn't all too shabby. -- MA PO BEAN CURD...$9.99 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wang-wah-san-francisco-2?select=y_2mxfq18DksQIKrYfdGbQ) The sauce was a little darker than you might typically expect (it's more burgundy than red), and there wasn't a ton of it, but the flavors were good. What's more, I thought the dish had a nice level of heat to it. -- XO SAUCE STRING BEANS...$10.99 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wang-wah-san-francisco-2?select=oRRfQJ088xsrnSU-JUt61A) This was fine, but there wasn't much to this either. The string beans seemed mostly fresh and I liked that they weren't overcooked. That said, this could've used more of the X.O. sauce to give it more punch -- BEEF STEW WITH BEAN CURD CLAY POT...$11.50 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wang-wah-san-francisco-2?select=B_uEoMnUbq9LacXTsWaz_A) I was super hopeful for this one, but it just wasn't good. Mostly, both the beef and the bean curd were tough; the former was really chewy, lacking any fattiness/tenderness, while the latter was rubbery, as if it hadn't been soaked long enough. Plus, where was the clay pot? -- SALTED FISH WITH CHICKEN, BEAN CURD, AND EGGPLANT IN CLAY POT...$10.50 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wang-wah-san-francisco-2?select=YDQovTh49HIs0hqkImAOug) The bean curd/tofu and chicken were fine and there was a decent amount of salted fish. That said, the eggplant was off-putting; not only was it a bit stringy and mealy, but, by the end of the meal, the dish had this weird, gray-ish tinge to it. Also, again...no clay pot. -- BRAISED EGGPLANT WITH BASIL...$9.99 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wang-wah-san-francisco-2?select=7hAso0fOKdYhjkEN9CAX0Q) We doubled up on eggplant on accident, but it's a favorite of one of my friends. Compared to the "clay pot", the coloring on this one was normal, and it was fresh, but I thought it was a bit bland and needed more sauce. -- FRIED CHICKEN WINGS (8pcs)...$8 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wang-wah-san-francisco-2?select=Z0ON_BCEFv9_FrWhpn8qQQ) The flavor was okay, as there was a good amount of jalapenos and it wasn't too salty, but the wings themselves were disappointing - most pieces weren't that meat, they were inconsistent in size, and a few pieces looked overcooked. -- PRAWNS WITH CRISPY WALNUT...$13 (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wang-wah-san-francisco-2?select=4RBkSN8CNWdXRRbbxJHcmg) Not bad, but it's also hard to mess up walnut prawns (though, I've been to places that have...). The batter on them was a little thick (and weird), but the prawns were otherwise standard. The taste of the mayo was a little different, but not that unusual. Despite how the food didn't impress, the service here was actually pretty solid (dishes came out fast and the owner was decently friendly, though not overly so. In that regard, I get why some say it feels like you're going to your grandmother's house and is the only reason I might feel mildly bad for giving a low rating. Yet, based on what we ate, it was still an easy call. For those who live in the area and/or haven't tried a lot of Chinese restaurants, (I guess?) I can see why this is a popular spot. However, personally, I'd much rather go to one of my usual haunts that are both better and closer to where I live. read more

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Overall, this place had friendly staff. I can tell it's family run, and they care about their frequent customers, but the food just wasn't that good in my opinion. Sweet and sour chicken was fatty and dry and had too much batter. The complimentary seaweed soup was so horrible, a lot of starch and just hard to drink. Homeless people kept coming in to keep warm, so it was uncomfortable seeing not one, not two, but three homeless men come in at different times asking for food or spare change. This of course isn't the restaurants fault but it makes dining in uncomfortable. Overall, the hard to find parking and below average food is why I won't be returning. read more

Wang Wah - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went again. Read Reviews and ordered Mongolian beef Chow mien. Huge ass platter. Always avoided " combo plates.. look " touristy ".nope! Broccoli beef, general Tsao chicken w potstickers $18. Wah wonton soup off the hook, as always. We pigged out , big box to go, big pot of tea lasted through meal, fast, fresh, friendly. $49. Can't beat it. Place there since 1985, and looks it! Lol. Just great. Dad cooks, mom in front. read more

We accidentally found this place on Ocean Ave. It has a different name out front and kind of looks like a Chinese restaurant from decades ago. But the woman working there was friendly (she's been at it since 1985) and it's veg-friendly, so I gave it a go. The food was served fast and hot, the portions were huge (we took home for another meal), and it was delicious (kung pao tofu and friend green beans). I'm eager to go back to try more veg dishes! read more

Veggie chow mein, so scrumptious, big portion and super hot, the hot sauce is also very spicy and made perfect. Friendly service. I would recommend this place. read more

Wang Wah - So hot and staff is very friendly. Food is flavored perfect - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're looking for some weekday (or even weekend eats), this is the spot to come to. My friends and I ordered takeout together twice from here and we go to town on various dishes to share. We got mixed veggie chow mein, General Tsos tofu, General Tsos chicken, and beef chow fun. When I first ordered the mixed veggie chow mein, unfortunately we didn't receive noodles and were left essentially with a veggie dish. It wasn't the end of the world but I would double check when you receive your order. As for the beef chow fun, it wasn't anything different from beef chow funs I've had at other Chinese restaurants. The stars of the show are the General Tso dishes! I absolutely loved the sauce and whether you're going vegetarian with the tofu or want to eat meat such as the chicken, you won't be disappointed! If you're hungry, I would recommend calling at least 20-30 minutes ahead of time so you're not left starving. read more

Sunday family dinner, looking for something close by that's still open @8pm. Discovered Wang Wah via yelp and first time here ever! How can we have missed this place living around Ingleside/Excelsior district forever. The owner was serving us and mentioned they've been open since 1985. Your typical hole-in-the-wall mom&pop place that have many many regulars order togos or sitting down We ordered an array of American-tailored Chinese cuisine favorites. Beef w/ Broccoli Prawns Egg Foo Young Sizzling Rice Soup Prawns w/ lobster sauce Combo Chow mien Veggie egg rolls Fried Won Ton Chips Singaporean Noodles Orange Chicken All deliciously prepared, came out fast and pipping hot! We'll continue to keep coming back as we found a new-old favorite! read more

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Little hole in the wall owned by family with the husband being the cook and his wife being the cashier and waitress. Ordered the combination H with sweet and sour chicken, beef broccoli and chicken friend rice for $11. This wasn't a buffet and they made the food per order. Great for a quick lunch late night Chinese food! read more

Wang Wah - Combination H. Sweet and sour chk, beef broccoli and chk fried rice for $10.75. - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wang Wah - Update - went back a week later at lunch time. Sure enough... completely packed with Chinese men. The "Real Deal Endorsement." - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tried this takeout place to mix up our routine of ordering from small businesses in the neighborhood. We ordered: Beef and vegetable pan fried noodle - very good. Tons of veggies. Beef was tender. Ask them to box the noodle separately so you don't have super soggy noodles when you are ready to eat. Shrimp and vegetable pan fried noodle - same as above except with shrimp. Shrimp were a tad overcooked (rubbery) but flavor was good Walnut prawns - very good but could be so much better fresh (the shrimps were soggy and lost the crispy texture) Hot and sour soup - nice portion size. Vinegar flavor on point. Lots of ingredients including all traditional items like tofu. Very good. Beef stew clay pot - very flavorful. The beef was tender, juicy and included some tendon/ gelatinous pieces that I enjoyed. Lots of bean curd too - which soaks up the sauce. No rice is included on the side, so order or make some rice for this dish! Salt and pepper chicken wing - wings were good but I prefer more salt and pepper flavor. A bit bland for my liking but fried well and priced nicely for 9 wings ! Pros: Price - very competitive Taste - food is flavorful given no added MSG. Food is also cooked to order and hot! Menu - large menu with lots of options Portion size - generous especially with vegetables! Its nice to get a good amount of fresh veggies :) Cons: Although the menu mentions no added MSG, there is in fact MSG in some items. My stomach and body is sensitive to MSG and on the two occasions we have ordered from here I have experienced symptoms of ingesting MSG. However no "added" MSG may mean that they do use sauces that contain it already... read more

The food, the smell coming from the kitchen, even the way this place looks reminds me of my aunt's house where everyone got together. That was the place I would take my shoes off, wear someone's ugly sweater, drink some random soupy medicine stuff I'm forced to drink lest I die a premature and painful death before laying on the sofa with the "clink clink" sound of MJ tiles on the tables lulling me to sleep before waking to an abundance of lovingly cooked food on the dinner table. The meals I have had here transported me to that place. Certain types of home style cooking does that to me. Interestingly enough, this isn't my home, and these wonderful people aren't my family. My photographs speak to what I ordered. It was really affordable despite ordering ala carte instead of their inexpensive pre-set menus for groups of 2 or 4. This isn't a fancy restaurant by any means. The food will not resemble mass produced gross Panda Express or Westernized watered down weird versions of Chinese food. No, this restaurant does it the way it should be done. I like that. I like that a lot DON'T ORDER THE WON TON SOUP! It wasn't good, which makes me sad because the owner gave us an extra family sized bowl while we waited for the whole fried fish. I'm so happy I found this place. I am happy I got to enjoy a delicious dinner with my girls. I think we all need to find that one place that we can sit down and eat a fuss free meal that makes us feel ...like home. My initial visit was for family dinner. I visited several times after that to pick up lunch specials that are delicious and inexpensive! If you are in the neighborhood, stop by or phone your order in for pickup. Ah - one last important detail: NO MSG. read more

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I can always count in this Chinese food! Its always made to order, fresh, crispy, tasty, and good serving portions. The lady "mama" is super sweet and even with the little language barrier really personable. My go tos/favorites (only here I wouldn't get anywhere else) are the honey walnut shrimp. General chicken , and Veggie egg rolls. Family owned and ran. read more

Amazing hole in the wall Chinese restaurant. food was great, workers were sweet. This place gets a lot of togo orders but have a seat, doesn't have music playing in the back but hey enjoy it a little! stop by, show some love :) read more

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Full disclosure: I went to school with the children of the owners, so I may be a little bias. I ordered from them recently for a party I was hosting. It was really easy to call in the day before, and they can work with you on the amount of food. When they say enough for one person, they make the assumption that's all their eating. So if you order noodles for 15 people, you're literally getting enough noodles to fill 15 people up. I worked with them to make vegan noodles (rice noodle chow mien with no egg), as we had a vegan attending. It was cooked pretty well, and was very filling. Salt and Pepper Chicken wings: they're really good, but you need to eat them fast. Or maybe I needed to open the tin foil so it didn't steam. The fry is a little more like a thick batter (think beer batter). The chili peppers were delicious. Mixed Veggies: I did say we had a vegan, right? They were really nice at figuring out how to make this one more substantial, and ended up adding tofu in the mix. Overall, it was a pretty easy process. We had a ton of leftovers, though people were happy to take the rest. It's one of the best Chinese food spots on the Ocean Avenue corridor. Again, might be bias because I spoke to the owner in Chinese, and she kind of knew who I was because of her children. But. I do have to say it was easy even before I mentioned I knew their kids. read more

Great old school Chinese food. They have an extensive menu, including egg fu young. Hot and sour soup was excellent. True mom and pop place. Never disappointed with the food here. Pretty much a to go place at this point in the pandemic. read more

This is a nice Chinese restaurant that serves hot fresh yummy food. Very reasonable in price. I have been coming here since I was a kid and they still serve nice authentic Chinese food. read more

I had the combo F and it was a good Portion of food and it was done really quickly. The woman working was so nice and welcoming. read more

Wang Wah - Sweet and Sour Chicken, Shrimp Fried Rice, egg roll and prawns - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cheap and delicious, family-run restaurant. I wouldn't dine in but perfect for a takeaway.

I really like this place. It's literally a hole in the wall, with one or two of their tables taken up for food prep...! The old woman handles orders, some of the cooking, all the serving. I feel like she's a little sweet on me for being able to speak a little Cantonese, and sometimes I ask for items not on the menu. Then I hang out and realize she's just sweet to everybody! The food is plentiful, reasonably priced, and done well. I frequently order, then take a little stroll up the block for other goodies (hardware, pastries, groceries, etc.). read more

My go to for lunch special. So much food with variety. Can never finish in one sitting. They are so friendly, real mom and pop style.

Good cheap food fresh out of the kitchen. The lady that served us was sooooo nice. Thank you for the amazing service. This place is a hole in the wall. DONT PASS UP ON THIS. read more

Pink walls and the wooden tables. A no bullshit Chinese restaurant. Hong Kong style fries noodles are a must. Honey walnut prawn has a hint of orange flavor, a nice difference compared to other Chinese spots. String beans are solid with food heat. Gailan (Chinese broccoli) w/ garlic sauce was crisp and cut for bite size portions. Combination fried rice and the ma pao tofu. The owner lady gives suggestions when you order and she is pretty spot on. She also greets usual customers by first name and knows the usuals and their orders. The batter they used for the honey walnut and salt and pepper pork chop are crisp and flavorful. Again, a no bullshit, grab and go, know what you want place if you need your Chinese fix. read more

Great hole in the wall with great prices. They have amazing specials provided by hard workers.

This is your Grandparent's kitchen. They came back after a fire took out several stores. They're true servants of the community. Seeing Chinese uncle construction workers inside every time + remembers your usual order = lifetime customer read more

This is one of those places where you can't judge a book by its cover. From the outside, the Golden China aka Wang Wah doesn't look like much, the inside isn't impressive at all either. However this place is very affordable (about $5.00- $10.00 pp) and the food and service were great. My friends and I went out for Chinese last night. One of my friends yelped the neighborhood looking for restaurants on her phone and we were off to try the Golden China restaurant. We ordered Honey Walnut Prawns with Chicken Fried Rice, Beef Chow Fun and Kung Pow Chicken. They served us complimentary Won Ton soup and tea while we waited. The dishes came out and they were huge! We ended up taking home two big boxes of leftovers. We could have served 5 people for the amount of food and that was a great value. I'm giving this place 4 stars based on the taste and value. It's always nice to know a friendly, tasty and inexpensive restaurant, so bookmark it and give it a try. read more

Everyone has their own favorite hole in the wall Chinese neighborhood restaurant. You know the one where you'll pickup some chow mein, beef chow fun, and won ton soup. The one you'll pickup on the way home from after a long Monday at work, or on Saturday night when you're just lounging around in your pajamas and don't feel like cooking or changing out of your pajamas. . Golden China is exactly that type of restaurant. However, it isn't mine. I's my grammas who lives right up the street. Back in the days, If she wasn't home cooking some Flip food, she'd pickup some house special chow mein for me and my little cousins. I can't remember how the chow mein was back then, but I can say that their chow mein now is super good. So good that I didn't get a chance to take a pic of the takeout I brought back to her. I did get a picture of their beef chow fun which was on point. http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/PEf6wA25C9ioyy8EmEQCKQ/l It wasn't to greasy, the noodles had a good texture and still very hot from the walk back. I'm not sure how authentic it was but it was sure comforting for a foggy city night . read more

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Golden China is average-good, inexpensive food in a run-down kinda restaurant. Normally that's my cup'o'tea but I've only been to this joint once. Why? Because on our first trip, we ordered 2 plates to eat there and 1 to go. We ate, paid, took our to-go and left. Then when he went back the next week with his roomie, the waitress told him he she forgot to add our to-go order to the check on our first trip and charged him for it! Wtf?! I think I'd have noticed if there was something on the bill missing... he paid because he wasn't sure and didn't want any problems. That's bad business. We haven't been back. We might end up back one day because it's in his neighborhood but, I hope if we do our experience is much better. I want to like it... Might see ya there. read more

Service here was amazing! Such an awesome restaurant with amazing food. Ordered so much food and it came out so fast, definitely recommend.

Food was fairly priced and pretty good. The service was also great, food came out quickly and the nice lady in the front was very kind and helpful. Only downside is how small and narrow the restaurant is but that doesn't knock my review down at all because there's not much you can do about that. Overall, I would 100% recommend coming here for a quick and cheap bite if you are in the area. read more

This is my favorite Chinese Restaurant by far! I've known the owners ever since I was 4 (17 years) and they make the best Won Ton soup. If you want food catered they have great prices just make sure to inform them at least a month in advance. On top of that they have a variety of food with huge portions. If it's your first time here or if you are a regular, I recommend to GET THE -Honey Walnut Shrimp (crunchy, flavorful, and soft on inside/ cooked perfectly with great sauce and real walnuts and honey) -Salt & Pepper Pork Chops (tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, not that oily or too salty) -Hong Kong Style Noodles (has vegetables and every meat imaginable with shrimp, this is worth it) -Wor Wonton Soup Combination (same as the HK style noodles, has everything and great taste) Tip: -it gets busy in the noon time, try to come here for dinner or much earlier. -be patient with the customer service, it's a family owned business and she's getting old, really come here for the great food -bring friends, you won't be able to finish 3 of the items I just listed by yourself, I recommend bring 3 or more people, everyone chips in about $10 This place really is a gem in SF and if you stumble upon a place like this you my friend are very lucky! read more

This place is decently priced, but a little expensive for the portions you get. Overall, the flavor had good flavor. It was lacking the "wow" factor though. Our waiter was helpful and friendly. I would come back if I was in the area. Eggplant & Mushroom w/ Basil - I love the kind of mushroom they used. Kind of heavy on the sauce. Pan-Fried String Beans w/ Pork & Dried Shrimp - Pretty standard. Good flavor. read more

Food were delicious and good portion. Ordered 6 dishes, ready in 20 minutes. Prices very reasonable, service staff very friendly. Recommended. read more

Friendly, hardworking family owned establishment that embodies the definition of cheap, good chinese food. Large quantities for each dish. I work at a store nearby and they always offer to carry it over to me when I'm working. read more

I wish I could give this place 6 stars. Best Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood. They have an extensive menu, so they are bound to have whatever you are craving. The couple that owns/operates the place is fantastic. Awesome food, huge portions and great prices. What could be better. read more

Wang Wah - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the best hole in the wall. Every dish is amazing and it tastes so good! Not too oily and salty. My favorite is the scrambled eggs and beef over rice! Garlic green beans were delicious. And the spareribs with black bean sauce are to die for!!!! read more

Wang Wah - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good spot for the basic Americanized versions of Chinese food like chow mein, fried rice, broccoli beef, egg rolls etc., bust stay away from the special dishes like kung pao chicken and Szechuan beef, there is no heat and it tastes like the sauce for both dishes os a sweet and sour base. I will say o enjoyed there hot and sour soup too! read more

Fried wonton has no meat and shrimp are small in their shrimp fried rice... Westlake soup is good