Original dry fried chicken, top tier. Walnut shrimp amazing…read more Shrimp fried rice was fire Hot and sour soup great. Green beans also good. This was maybe the best meal my whole Bay Area trip.

A bit overrated San…read moreTung on Irving Street in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, offers a textbook overrated dining experience that struggles to justify its massive, block-spanning hype. The defining hurdle of a visit is the notorious wait time, where customers routinely stand on the sidewalk for an hour or more just to be squeezed into a cramped, noisy, and basic dining room. While the legendary original dry-fried chicken wings are decent, they ultimately fall short of their mythical reputation; the signature sweet-and-spicy glaze leans incredibly saccharine and sticky, masking meat that often turns out slightly dry and over-fried. Beyond the signature wings, the rest of the extensive menu feels surprisingly ordinary and heavy-handed with sodium, making standard dishes like the black bean sauce noodles and string beans feel like ordinary takeout rather than a destination meal. Combined with a hurried front-of-house staff operating an "all-business" conveyor belt to clear tables quickly, the rushed environment and inflated, ala-carte pricing leave you feeling like you paid premium time and money for what is ultimately a standard neighborhood Chinese spot. Thanks

Heard great things about this place and came here on a Sunday with some friends. Make sure to come…read more30 mins before opening to put your name down, the wait is very long and they run out of their specials towards the end of the night. (We came 20 mins before opening and wait was already 60 mins). The restaurant was small and cozy and the staff was very friendly Clay pot rice: this was my favorite dish out of everything we tried. The rice was perfectly oiled and crispy and the sausage was delicious Mapo spaghetti: I normally don't go for fusion dishes like this but this dish was surprisingly very yummy. A little too salty though if I were to be picky XO escargot: the XO sauce was delicious with the milk bread that it comes with. Steamed cod: this was one of the specials of the day and I'm glad we ordered it! The fish was very soft and light. Overall, great experience, yummy food, but not sure if it's worth the wait!

Instagram will send your expectations soaring to the stars, but dining here will humble those…read moreexpectations. I loved that the restaurant teleports you to 90s Hong Kong from the posters to tunes. It's not the biggest restaurant so it feels a little tight and a line forms quickly out the door. Food was consistently ok and salty. We ordered the fried squab, black bean clams, green beans, etc. Portions run on the smaller side but the price goes in the other direction. Next time I'm around, you'll find me at R&G Lounge which is the uncontested king and a much more authentic showing of Cantonese food.

Food quality was good! However, quantity was quite less with everything except for tofu.read more

Great food. Great service. Would def go back with friends and family. Thanks Again 606!read more

Can't believe it's been two years since I was last here, sitting at the same table…read more Spicy noodles abound, but no worries, it's not terribly spicy. We had a Chong qing noodles and Dan Dan noodles, with plum juice and Thai iced milk tea as drinks. Very casual. Hearty noodles. Hits the spot.

If you want authentic Chongqing dishes , go to here located in SF Chinatown. I have been going here…read morewith my parents for awhile , and it my parent's favorite spot for their noodle soup ! What we ordered: *Bean Jello In Red Chili Sauce * Couple's Delight (my favorite) * Szechuan Style Mouth Watering Chicken * Pork Belly With Preserved Vegetable Rice * House Cold Noodles (my favorite) * Beef In Pickled Mustard Green Noodle Soup

Our hostess Mia was first class! The attention to service…read morewas by far the best I've experienced in decades Very impressed to say the least The menu was fantastic the appetizers were amazing and what was most impressive was the last dish of a whole steamed fish, it was perfectly done especially considering our party of 60 guests I couldn't say anything less than an excellent dinner excellent service excellent attention to detail and execution I highly recommend this venue for any occasion I can hardly contain my joy for the evening event that they provided My thanks and appreciation for all the wonderful hospitality at Palette!

Wonderful service. Good was absolutely delicious. Sahar was an amazing and well mannered server and…read moremade sure we received our order on time. She was accommodating and so pleasant. We would definitely go back! Five star service and five star food. Thank you for an awesome experience!

Had a great meal here, we came for the duck, and pre-ordered it, the only addition we had was the…read morepan fried pot stickers, that low key were amazing. Juicy and flavorful. The Peking Duck comes in two dishes, first is the skin with cane auger, to open our palette, followed by the main attraction. Everything was delicious, the pancakes were impossibly thin, yet held up to the task, their sauce was delicious, and of course the duck was very flavorful. Comparable to some of the ducks i had in Beijing, though skin could have been crispier

Great Peking duck, but the rest of the menu was disappointing. They seem to have dishes from every…read moreregion of China, but not done well. Good service.

I highly suggest making a reservation if you want to stop in for Peking Duck!…read moreI made a reservation for 2 people at 2:15pm on a Thursday with a note requesting a whole Peking Duck. Remember to leave a note in your reservation!

Sometimes I am weary of businesses that have long lines outside. Are they really worth it?…read more Z&Y Peking Duck answers a responding, YES. My girlfriend and I showed up at 4:30pm on a Saturday night and there was already a dozen people waiting outside to snag a coveted table. We don't have reservations, however, we were able to score a pair of barstools right away before both levels of the restaurant filled to capacity. The average wait time for over an hour by 5pm and if you didn't have reservations, you might be out of luck, unless you manifest the Peking Duck! We were greeted by a wonderful lovely server who welcomed us and mentioned that there was still some Peking Duck available if we were interested. As we flipped through the colorful menu of options, we started off with a few drinks: a Sapporo for myself and a Lychee Mojito for my date. We settled in a few signature items: Half of a Peking Duck (perfect for us), Beijing Dalu Noodles, Black Truffle Xiao Long Bao and Beijing Pot Stickers. The atmosphere was buzzing, lots of conversation, hungry patrons and an elaborated tea service experience from a well-trained tea merchant who delighted audiences with Instagram-worthy pictures and videos of his craft. The drinks arrived first and they were delicious. The food came out fast and furious, led by the chef in a tall white hat, carving nonstop near the bar with servers rushing out duck orders to hungry customers, complete with pancakes and tantalizing accoutrements. The noodles arrived in a wk deregulated colorful large bowl, followed by the Long Bao and Potstickers. First of all, the duck is the star of the show. Absolutely incredible. Slightly crispy exterior with a tender, juicy middle that melts in your mouth. It truly is five star. The noodles were amazing. Full of mushrooms and spices, the thick, homemade dish was amazing. The Black Truffle Bao was also delicious. We went with the 8-piece version which were steamed to perfection snd had a great combination of pork a d black truffle mixture. Finally, the pork-based Pot Stickers were slightly crispy outside and tender on the inside. Not the best I have had, but nonetheless, tasty. The overall experience was truly wonderful. The staff, presentation, decor, and of course, the food itself was definitely worth the hype. Located in the heart of Chinatown, Z&Y Peking Duck is one of the great gems of San Francisco. The pricing is on par for other quality restaurants in the city, with a two-person dinner of this quality coming in under two hundred dollars (including tip). Check them out next time you are in the mood for Chinese food in the area and definitely make a reservation, for yourself and the duck.

Craving a comforting Chinese meal in Chinatown during your SF trip? Look no further than Hon's Wun…read moreTun House. Honestly when my fam and I visited SF we didn't have much of a food itinerary. We just stumbled upon this spot and all the pictures outside of the restaurant looked so good, so we had to go in for lunch! We tried their beef wonton noodle soup, bot and sour soup, pan fried juicy dumplings, beef cheung fun, and rice with orange chicken. Everything was super tasty and authentic. Definitely worth checking out :)

yummy comforting restaurant in SF's Chinatown! service was pretty quick, no frills and everything…read morewe ordered was great. we came for lunch around 12:30 on a Saturday, and obviously for a weekend, it was busy but you could put your name down on their virtual waitlist, which was divided into different party sizes. we probably ended up waiting around 20 min which isnt too bad. my personal favorite and the non skip items were the bbq pork wonton soup and the rice rolls but everything else was delicious and authentic. definitely dont skip the wonton soups. overall a great spot to get your canto food fix while in SF :)

Recently came by and dined outside with my little pup. I had such a great time enjoying their NA…read morecocktail, Garden & Grove with all the dim sum dishes. Aside from wishing this drink to be a little bit more sour, I love this type of seedlip NA beverages. For those that enjoy alcohol and can have it, Osmanthus DSL serves some great whisky pairings with dim sum. They also have a great list of tea which I didn't partake on this occasion. Great service and I enjoyed people watching from sitting outside this Broadway street facing restaurant. Located on Broadway and Kearny (next to the Peter Macchiarini steps).

Gave this a try for late breakfast or lunch while in town. Service was very prompt and easy to get…read morea table. Had soup dumplings, pork and shrimp sui mai and lastly Szechuan boiled beef in flaming chili oil. All were pretty good. Really liked the soup as it was the real deal with peppercorns and all. Would go back and try more things off the menu next time in town. Just was a light lunch so didn't experiment too much.

DIM SUM! 4.8…read more An ending to our wonderful three-day weekend getaway was made even better with the discovery of Harborview for dim sum. We have our favorite dim sum spot in the South Bay, but we had yet to find a favorite in San Francisco, until now. There's a very famous one in the City where we used to dine, but our last visit left us disappointed. So, we had our fingers crossed for Harborview. Conveniently located in Embarcadero 4, Harborview is next to the Hyatt Regency, just steps from Embarcadero Plaza and directly across the street from the Ferry Building. If you're stopping by for the bar only, and yes, they have Happy Hour (Tuesday-Friday, 4:00-7:00pm), enter from the second floor. There are escalators and an elevator inside the Embarcadero 4 building, which are also convenient options if you're unable to navigate the circular staircase leading to the dining room. The main dining room entrance is on the first floor, with the courtyard facing Drumm Street. After checking in, you'll be guided upstairs to your table. We had made reservations, so our wait was minimal. When our table for two was ready, we made our way through the bustling main dining room to the outdoor patio in the back. Every table was shaded by an array of large, tan umbrellas, making the patio especially inviting on such a beautiful day. When it comes to dim sum, we tend to order the same familiar dishes. We do this intentionally, mainly so we can compare how each restaurant interprets these classic favorites. We ordered: * Baked BBQ pork buns with crunchy sugar crust ~ This is their signature dish, and it was delectable. Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong makes the benchmark version of this style of bun, but Harborview serves up a very tasty one of its own. * Shrimp har gow dumplings ~ Delicious, with that satisfying, delicate crunch of shrimp when cooked just right. * Glutinous rice and assorted meat wrapped in lotus leaf ~ Well-seasoned, fragrant and wonderfully moist. * Jellyfish cold plate ~ If a restaurant has this on the menu, I'm ordering it. Harborview prepares it beautifully, with just the right amount of spicy kick and that irresistible, crunchy texture that makes jellyfish so enjoyable, somewhat reminiscent of wood ear mushrooms. * Steamed chicken feet with black bean sauce ~ Exceptionally savory and tender. My favorite preparation includes slices of fresh green jalapeño, whereas this version came with red chili peppers. It still had plenty of flavor and heat. * Barbecued pork rice flour rolls * Black truffle & Kurobuta pork dumplings ~ Din Tai Fung still holds the title for my favorite XLBs, but these were a tasty rendition. Overall, every dish was very good. The restaurant was packed and clearly in full swing, yet the service remained attentive and efficient. Plenty of servers were circulating throughout the dining area, so whenever we needed something, it arrived almost immediately. With the gorgeous weather, dining on the patio was the perfect choice. It was noticeably quieter than the bustling interior, and the views added another layer of enjoyment to the meal. I think we may have just found our new favorite dim sum spot in San Francisco.

A great place to come for a Chinese meal in the city. The food was delicious and favorites…read moreincludes, the long neck clam sashimi and the refreshing Lo Hei salad. They also have set meals for 8-10 people during lunch. Overall, nice ambiance, the staff were quick and efficient, food came quickly and the view of the Bay bridge in the background was beautiful. Don't forget they have parking validation so remember to hand them the ticket. Definitely a great place for celebrations.