This is really great dim sum. I came on a weekday a little after lunch rush and didn't have to wait very long for a seat, but I would bet the line can be pretty long if you come here during peak times. This restaurant is absolutely huge. There is a parking structure specifically for this restaurant and if you get it validated here, it costs nothing. There is so much food constantly going around, and all of it looked delicious. My favorites were the shrimp dumplings and the eggplant vegetable dish. The mushroom dumplings were also pretty good, but I thought the spinach dumplings didn't have a whole lot of flavor. I smothered everything I ate in the chili oil, which isn't very spicy but gives a good flavor to the dishes. Although I don't eat meat, the people I was with do and there favorites were the Peking duck and the lettuce wraps. I also ordered the egg custard tarts, which were heavenly. The crust was incredibly flaky and the filling was very rich and decadent. If I wasn't so full from everything else, I would have been tempted to eat a few more of these. Would definitely come back here again to try more! read more

Yank Sing - Eggplant - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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If you have money growing in your backyard trees and your taste buds just don't exist then please come to Yank Sing and spend all your money ! The food here is just SOOOOO expensive for what it is, food isn't authentic nor does it taste good. It's a total destination place for tourists. I guess YS is a good place for newbies... but not secondbies! Shanghai dumplings aka xlb are the main attraction here. Took a bite, soup is good, but where's the meat?? Wait, wait, maybe that was the meat? Chew some more... Hmmmm.... not sure. Swallow.... Seriously? It's like 6 piece for alot of $$$... It'll take you all day to fill up on these suckers! Chinese broccoli was served cold. Dried scallop shumai was served cold. Classic pork/shrimp shumai was served cold. Seabass was a bit overcooked and cost more than gold. Do I sound angry? Enough said. Oh, and the sesame balls? Don't even get me started!!! read more

Yank Sing - Xlb the star - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Iconic and one of the finest dim sum places in all of Cali. Not greasy at all and elegant in ordering. No push carts

I wish I could give them more stars. I loved this place. I've been in the area so many times and seen the place and it's sign. So my son saw a tic toc review and asked to go for his birthday. I took him and the family and thoroughly enjoyed the food, the fast service and everything that comes with a dumpling house. I would recommend again and again. read more

Made a reservation for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant was packed at that time but we had made a reservation so we're seated almost immediately. The place is a bit pricier than other dim sum restaurants. The concept of ordering (or not!) is interesting. Dim sum is traditionally not ordered from a menu. There are dim sum carts that go around and you choose what you like. They had a good selection of vegetarian options. They also have an à la carte menu if you are not feeling adventurous. Tips: Vegetarian friendly. Highly recommend making a reservation. And pace yourself! read more

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DISAPPOINTED! I remember that this place was used to be very good overall. Not sure what happened. First, we waited 1 hour 10 minutes (kicking myself for that) when we were told that there's a 45 min wait "without a reservation". Then, the first dish (stuffed mushrooms) we picked was COLD. Although the lady manager wrote it off from the ticket, the experience was unsatisfactory up to this point. The food carts were carrying the same varieties of food which were not too excited. According to their own comment card, a two star rating is appropriate. Too Bad! read more

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Visited on a Friday lunch time. Food was plentiful and good variety. Dim sun was warm with enough moisture (especially har gow and shumai the outer layers maintained chewy texture it's supposed to have (dim sum making and turnaround was quick) Server availability seemed to be coming slightly short compared to number of people in the hall. Multiple water request was made due to spiciness of a condiment, but water refill was never made after the initial water serving to my table during 40 min of stay until we were signing our check and selecting tip amount; aka water pouring to encourage further tipping(?) Since the restaurant isn't really specializing for service/ dining experience, rating still remains at full, but the above comment had to be made since server seemed to have displayed unhappy facial expression about the tip amount. (15% tip made for minimum tipping in this case for there was no care provided to our table) In conclusion, the place is recommended for quick grabs and warm yummy dim sum :) Just don't go here for dates maybe(?) read more

Ahh I'm slightly torn between 3 and 4 stars, but my experience was definitely 3 stars today. I've been to Yank Sing multiple times before for lunch and brunch as I am a huge dim sum fan, and my previous lunch experiences were pretty good. But also quite a while ago (at least a year ago). I ordered Yank Sing to go today and was sorely disappointed. $11.23 for one BBQ pork bun and an order of shrimp dumplings (4 piece set). The har gow were pretty small. They've mastered the art of making them consistently the same shape and form, but the flavor was just very average. Definitely not worth $8 for 4 pieces. The BBQ pork bun was made well, but the proportion of pork to bun was pitiful :( I'm gonna stick with Good Mong Kok bakery and other places in Chinatown from now on. I just didn't want to walk all the way to Chinatown since I work by the Ferry building. Definitely won't be returning for a weekday lunch. read more

Went to the Spear Street location on Father's Day. I'm glad we made a reservation because it got crowded fast. The ambiance isn't quite as nice at Spear Street as the original restaurant, but service was great and there were a decent number of dishes on the carts to choose from. There were no green beans when we first got there, but the staff was nice enough to bring some right to us when they made a batch. The BBQ pork bun, soup dumplings, shrimp siu mai were favorites, everything else we had was good. Pricey, but worth it for a celebration meal with the family. read more

Ah... Yank Sing.... The dim sum here is pricey. Much pricier than what you'll find at Chinatown. But, the food is indeed cleaner and tastier and the service is much nicer than the gruff service you'll find in Chinatown. Also, if you grab an outside table, it's stroller friendly, which is very helpful if you have a baby! My go-to's are: * Siu Mai -- tiny, but oh so good * Scallop dumpling * Wonton soup -- I like both the big bowl with the cha siu and the small bowl with chives and the wonton filled with shrimp * Chicken feet -- spicy & umami * Szechuan Chicken -- crispy & spicy * Salt & Pepper Fried seabass -- crispy without overwhelming the fish * Turnip Cake -- great consistency with tasty bits (not bland or too hard/soft like other places) * Fried shrimp -- it's like a shrimp inside a shrimp cake. Very tasty! read more

Amazing Mother's Day, dim sum. The menu was large enough, so everyone got to choose exactly what they wanted. The staff was very friendly and described the dishes as they walked around the Shang Hi dumplings are not to be missed along with the Friend Shrimp. The price was right on point for the dim sum brunch. read more

Yank Sing - Fried Shrimp, Shanghai Dumplings, Turnip patty - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was excellent. Service was quick and efficient. Don't expect small talk and friendly chatter with the workers. They aren't seating inside the restaurant. All seating is in a large lobby within the office building where Yank Sing is located. Quite frankly, I liked it better in these Covid times. Tables were well spaced, servers all had masks, and the ceiling in the lobby/atrium is at least 5+ stories high. I feel like it had the effect of open air like being outside, except you were comfortable (on a 50 degree day) being inside in a climate controlled area. read more

Yank Sing - Assorted dim sum and dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's been a tradition in my family to order dim sum on Christmas. Since I couldn't spend it with them due to Covid, I'm glad I found this spot with the perfect dim sum platter! I've now ordered it twice with the rice in tea leaves. The noodles and fried rice are great value items as well. read more

Yank Sing - Dim Sum Platter Combo - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

If the James Beard Foundation gives you an award for your dim sum, It probably means your dim sum is pretty good. * * * IMHO, (I'm a Yelper so there ain't nothin humble about my opinion, but we will let the expression stand.) IMHO, Yank Sing has the best dim sum in San Francisco. * * * Yeah yeah yeah, there must be over 100 places to get dim sum in the Bay Area. Yeah yeah yeah, I am a stupid Texan and I have not eaten in all 100 places. But I have eaten a hell of a lot of dim sum in San Francisco, in Hong Kong and in Cantonese Diaspora restaurants in London, Vancouver and Singapore. None of the dim sum I have had comes even close to that at Yank Sing. * * * If you don't want to believe me on this front, consider that the place is absolutely massive, and it is almost impossible to get a table. Most of the diners are San Francisco residents who presumably know something about dim sum. If you don't want to believe me on any of those two other fronts, figure that the place is growing like a weed. I have been coming here for a decade. They keep adding more tables and more space to the original establishment and have opened up a nearby satellite. You still can't get a table. * * * Samuel C's tips on making the most of your trip to Yank Sing. 1) Definitely definitely definitely make reservations. 2) IGNORE the menu. The menu has maybe 50% of what they are serving. What matters is what is on the carts. What matters even more is what is on the carts passing by you personally. 3) The atrium where the "outdoor" seating is for Yank Sing has the greatest indoor waterfall in the history of existence. It is a shower of water that falls from the center of the middle of the atrium four full stories on to a rectangle of floor below. It is breathtaking. But Paradise has its price. If you sit out by the atrium, you get a much much smaller volume of food carts than you get if you sit inside the actual restaurant. Service is wonderful on the inside and middling to poor on the outside. The waterfall is dazzling - but frankly I am there for the dim sum. If it is a choice between food carts whenever I want them and a waterfall, I will take the food carts every time. 4) Their soup dumplings are famous. There are nine million things on the carts I like better than their soup dumplings ... But that just means the soup dumplings are only fabulous, While the other dishes are mega-ultra-beyond-amazing fabulous. 5) I can't even count all the dishes I have had at Yank Sing that have sent me over the edge of bliss. But shrimp shumai, mushroom dumplings, barbecued pork slices and shrimp puffs would be high on my list. 6) If you get egg custard tarts for dessert, you want them the nano-second they come out of the oven. A fresh hot egg custard tart blows away a regular on-the-cart egg custard tart. It takes 30 minutes to make those - so put in an order for them soon after you get seated. They will show up just as you are starting to get unbelievably full. Your meal will end perfectly. 7) The place is insanely expensive. If you find you have a deep liking for the place, start looking for bankers you can date. * * * James Beard knew his Chinese food. His childhood cook was of Chinese extraction. He spent significant amounts of time in San Francisco, New York and the Far East. The James Beard Foundation gave the award to this place, rather than James Beard doing the picking himself. But I have little doubt he would have approved of this choice. I am actually glad I don't live in San Francisco. If I lived in San Francisco, I would want to eat here all the time. If I did that, I would get as fat as James Beard. read more

Absolutely stuffed with deliciousness, no regrets, just great food. When you see the wait, don't turn away, there is a reason people are standing waiting for a table. read more

Big $$$ indeed. If you really think about it, the food that Yank Sing has on their menu is available at inexpensive price points from traditional dim sum restaurants. Yank Sing's target audience might be for you if you're okay with dropping triple digits on your "Yum Cha" experience. Overall Yank Sing gets the job done if you're willing to drop a pretty penny for dim sum. It's an overpay for okay presentation, okay cleanliness and okay service. Very average all across the board for me. The location is very convenient for those who don't mind spending $$$ on dim sum (SoMa; heart of techie town). read more

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I came here for outdoor/atrium dining recently. Lunch was $120 for two. For that price point, I was disappointed that everything was served in plastic utensils and paper plates. My honey walnut shrimp came with a total of six shrimps, disappointing considering nearby Harborview's portion is double of that. The chicken dish was mediocre and didn't come from a good cut. When I asked the staff for a metal fork, they couldn't provide it stating that due to COVID-19 everything is in plastic and disposable for sanitary reasons. I understand the desire for extra sanitation, but I've been to many restaurants during COVID-19 days who provide a better service especially at more expensive establishments. I had to flag down service multiple times before I got any help. Staff, for the most part, were friendly nevertheless. This is not the Yang Sing that I have been accustomed to and the service was limited at best. I will not be returning anytime soon. read more

The overall ambiance of the restaurant is simple yet not in any way outstanding. The food is follows the same pattern, good but not the knock your socks taste u are paying a premium for. The service had its ups and down but I left with the the impatient and overall not friendly waitress fresh in my mind. read more

This is a review for the restaurant management to take heed- Restaurant should update and review photos in the menu for accuracy as it confuses people when the photos do not match the item names. Secondly, why is take out not offered at the Stevenson Street Yank Sing? This is such an inconvenience for the office workers who do not have enough time to walk to Spear Street when Stevenson Street one is their closest option. 3. Management should really reconsider providing take out at both locations for the convenience of their clients. Your bottom line would increase... read more

The last time I came here I have to say the dim sum quality has gone down hill. And surprisingly - it was lukewarm! And pricey for 5 people. I think dim sum was $200! I know that doesn't sound like a lot for lunch but it's dim sum and one of my friends was gluten free so she only had 3 dishes bc there just wasn't enough choices. If you want good dim sum there are too many other choices. It's a pass for me. read more

2.5 STARS Some things are left better unsaid. One of those things are telling people that I like the dim sum at Yank Sing. Like r-e-a-l-l-y like (I can just imagine some of my friends shaking their head at me). It's the only place I will go to for dim sum; well, actually it's the only place I can go to now because of my msg allergies/sensitivities. Yank Sing uses quality ingredients, the dim sum is well-constructed, and they do not add that msg crap(*). They also take reservations and they have free validated parking! NO where in SF offers this. No where. BUT... You will pay the price. Dim sum for two? $100-$120. Yup, the same amount that would feed a family of 10-12 at other dim sum restaurants. They even have the balls to charge $4 pp for tea. Ridiculous right? This is why I keep my fondness of Yank Sing on the DL. No doubt I would get a tongue lashing from my parents followed by a lashing from the feather duster. Then again, I think bringing them to Yank Sing for kicks would be fun. My mom would probably try to roll the dim sum cart home thinking the bill was inclusive of it. Oh yes, SHE would! Before coming to Yank Sing, DO make reservations on opentable.com as it's always packed. I like sitting in their courtyard because it's not as cramped as their inside dining area. (*)Even though Yank Sing doesn't add msg to their food, they do have some dishes prepared with pre-bought sauces (e.g. oyster sauce, hoison sauce, etc) that contain msg. So if you have msg allergies/sensitivities like I do, ask your waiter which dishes contain these sauces. The menu is a bit Americanized but we were still able to get most of our dim sum fix: http://bit.ly/1uJYMXr. *XLB: Shanghai Soup Dumplings (6 - $13.60) *Fung Zhao: Steamed Chicken Feet ($5.35) *Hai Gow: Steamed Shrimp Dumplings ($6.80) *Paai Gwaat: Steamed Pork Spareribs ($5.35) *Sui Mai: Steamed Pork & Shrimp Dumplings ($6.80) *Wu Gok: Fried Taro Dumpling ($5.35) *Fried Crab Claws ($13.60) *Sesame Balls (2 - $5.65) *Baked Custard Tarts (2 - $5.65) *Scallop Dumpling (not pictured - $5.65) *Phoenix Tail Prawns (not pictured - $12.75) Everything we ordered for the most part was solid. The dumplings were filled with savory seafood and meat yumminess with good pleating technique. Fried items are crunchy and not greasy (Mr. NSS loves their fried items here). My favorite item is their XLB Shanghai Soup Dumplings. It's like a golden sack bursting with hot soupy goodness. I get wet dreams just thinking about their XLB. Best in the city hands down. So why 2.5 STARS? Well damn, IF I'm going to spend $120 for dim sum for two, the service better match the caliber of the food. Compared to their Stevenson location, the service SUCKS here (I hope management is reading this): (1) We arrived 15 minutes early for our reservations. After waiting in line, we checked in with the rude hostess (Chinese lady in her early forties with a pony tail). She told us we had to come back in 10 minutes to wait in line and check in again! WTF? We waited 5 minutes and checked in with another hostess with no issues. (2) We got seated at table with this as our lovely view: http://bit.ly/1pbEHVn. With the $$$$ prices that Yank Sing charges, trash and dirty plates should NOT be plain sight in front of customers. (3) The sesame balls and custard tarts we received were cold (they are usually served warm). We alerted one of the wait staff who then brought it to another waiter's attention and they started arguing with other staff in Cantonese about who should take their break first. Really unprofessional. (4) The sesame balls and custard tarts we sent back were re-heated in a toaster oven and sent back to us. If I'm paying 3x the price for this items, I want new ones NOT reheated ones. (5) The staff in its entirety lack basic customer service skills, professionalism, and attentiveness. I could care less if this happened at S&T, Hong Kong Lounge or Great Eastern but this IS Yank Sing, yo. STEP IT UP! read more

Yank Sing - XLB, Fung Zhao, Ha Gow, Pai Gwaat, Siu Mai, Wu Gok, Yeung Hai Kim, Jian Dui & Dan Taat | $120 including tip (2 dishes not shown) - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yesterday, our family went to Yank Sing for Mother's Day Dim Sum Brunch. The restaurant is located in the Rincon Center Plaza. There is Validated parking in the parking lot. The restaurant is clean and decorated nicely. There is also atrium dining with a bunch of tables in the center atrium of the center. There service is excellent. Even on a hectic Mother's Day Brunch there is a full staff 3 or 4 hosts, servers, busser, and captains. The Dim Sum however is Americanized Chinese food. The Shu Mai is unrecognizable. My wife and I both looked at each other after taking a bit and said what is this? The beef and shrimp fun rolls were Ok and the steamed black bean pork ribs were good. We had two orders of the XLB's. The stuffed Lotus leaf was awful. The prices were steep, but we knew that going in. Pluses were the service and the free Validated parking. I don't think I would go back for the food. $168 for party of 4. Oh well it's mothers day. read more

Yank Sing - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

My mama would slap me Madea-style if she found out I came here. My son wanted to try this place when I told him they serve dim sum with carts here. I figure it's just the two of us, no big deal. Well, let me tell you! They're called Yank Sing for a reason. YANK means they'll yank all the monies outta your pocket, and sing means they'll SING about it later. Yup, this place is ridiculous, no wonder Asian moms get upset when they find out Yank Sing charges $17 for one piece of Peking duck (not pieces). Don't get me started on the xiao long baos WTH? Our bill was over $80 for one kid & one adult. Never again, don't care how good it tasted - that's highway robbery!!! With all the dim sum places to choose from in the city, I blame myself for being the SUCKER! Even gweilo's know better; they're savvy when it comes to authentic dim sum with reasonable prices in SF. Head to the avenues for delicious authentic dim sum aka Hong Kong Lounge, Hong Kong Lounge Il, Ton Kiang, Shai Lai (formerly Mayflower), Dragon Beaux (Koi Palace owners), etc. read more

The dim sum is outstanding!! Service is very fast and friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating. The shrimp dumplings were delicious. The chai stew bao was my favorite. Nice atrium for social distancing. Food is pricey but worth it. Order a custard bun!! We will be back the next time we visit San Francisco. read more

Went to this formerly great restaurant at the end of March. It was almost empty but the service was awful. You order via phone QR code and they drop it on your table and walk away. Food was still good. I hope you won't want water because it's a long-term chore. The prices were no lower than when it was a vibrant place. I won't be back. read more

Yank Sing is a staple for dim sum, but their quality on the standard dim sum platters, are below the par and on the pricey side! Their Siu Mai, Steamed Pork Dumplings, were flavorless and Steamed Pork Ribs with black bean sauce, was too starchy. Their Ha Gow, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, were good, but not great. I would say the most commendable steamed dish, was their Steamed Egg Rolls. That doesn't say much, however. Do use their wasabi mustard and signature hot sauce! It helps with the lacking flavors for each dish! Their Steamed BBQ Pork Bun, was mediocre too. Do get their signature jello oranges! It's quite creative and great to be eaten as a sweet tasting to the finishing palate! (At least that has some sugary taste!). I have never paid for such expensive jello, nonetheless...$6 for 4 pieces. Service was of the norm. It is a spacious dim sum gathering and they validate your parking ticket. Pass this place for dim sum! You have been forewarned! read more

Yank Sing - Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Expensive dimsum that gives you the quality that is on par of what you eat in Hong Kong. I highly recommended their steamed shrimp dumpling, shu mai, steamed chive dumplings, scallop dumplings, turnip cakes, springs rolls. However, their more expensive items, such as the highly famed soup dumplings, baked sea bass, peking ducks, were such a letdown. The soup dumplings were very "dry", nothing like the ones you get at dintaifung or other local dumplings places. Baked seabass is just simply expensive. Peking ducks, its served cold. How can it be good? It must be fresh out of the oven and served HOT and sliced immediately to enjoy the melted fat and crisp skin, so don't order it. Order their stewed chicken feet if you can eat like Chinese, it is very good if you dare! Reservation is highly recommended for this place. Expect to pay at least 30 per person. read more

Outstanding Chinese Dim Sum, located in the Rimcon building. Authentic Chinese cuisine in the Financial District of San Francisco. Order the Phoenix Shanghai dumplings (XLB). The staff here provides some of the best Dim Sum service. If you request something not available on your cart, they will call in your order using their radios. This is the only place that provides choice of freshly made gourmet teas! read more

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All of my Asian co-workers have given this place numerous praises so I figured it was worth a try. They did, however, warn me that it was pricey. I didn't realize it was THAT expensive. This place would've gotten a solid 5 star rating until I got our bill. My boyfriend was in town and we usually get dim sum together, so it was a great opportunity to try out this place especially after the Chinatown fiasco, we were still searching for a good dim sum place in the city. + BART accessible. It's located right off the Embarcadero exit and near the Ferry Building. My boyfriend and I are big on public transportation so it was a delight knowing it was a 2 minute walking distance from BART. + We were seated pretty fast. When we first walked it, we were shocked to see how packed it was and thought it would take forever to get a table. They said our wait time was 10-15 minutes and they didn't lie about that. It didn't feel like we waited an entire day to get a seat. + Fast and friendly service. One thing we normally get annoyed with dim sum places is how long we have to wait for a cart to come by even if we're the only few customers. This place was different. Even before we got sat down, 2 carts came by asking what we want. WOW! Never had that happen before. Also, we never had to ask for water; it came without us asking. The only thing we were asked was what kind of tea we want in which they have a variety (Jasmine, Oolong and Chrysanthemum for instance). + Food and tea. We ordered the following typical dishes - Har Gaw, Soup Dumplings, Egg Rolls, Pot Stickers and 2 Shu Mai. All of which were very delicious and absolutely fantastic. It was certainly the best one we've gone to in the city. The food was also very hot and fresh from the kitchen; I hate having lukewarm dishes that's been seating in the carts for a while. We also got the Chrysanthemum tea and it was also just as great. It was adequately rich in flavor and the aroma was wonderful. The serving pot was pretty cute too. It was a clear pot so you can see your tea steeping; no guessing on when it's okay for you to start drinking. +/- Price. Now here is where I'm on the fence. I'm an avid advocate of getting your money's worth for good food, but I'm also a devoted promoter of "cheap but good" food. Living by yourself in the Bay Area is expensive so spending on a lot of money for dining experiences is a touchy area. For 6 dishes, our bill came out to be about $60 (including tip, and the tea was $3.90/pot). That's about 3 times more expensive than any dim sum places I've gone to. I don't deny that it was good dim sum, but I wish I can say that I can be a regular at this place. I will definitely come back, but it will be once in a while when I don't mind splurging. read more

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The best Shanghai soup dumpling i ever had in SF Also shui mai and har kaw are won Today we tried mango pudding for the first time. It was a little too mushy but not too sweet though it was good for overall. Fried taro is one of my fav dim sum dishes and also a turnip cake here are so gooood read more

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This review is for my family's experience for Yank Sing Rincon Center locaiton. I have had the opportunity to enjoy dim sim in a number of cities and locations, and I can say definitively that Yank Sing is very, VERY good at what they do. I understand how some feel that the meal is expensive. However, the quality of ingredients and the service were unmatched. The restaurant gets very busy, so I absolutely recommend making a reservation. If you do not have one, the best time to go is right when the restaurant opens on the weekend. The reason to go on the weekend is because the majority of the building is unoccupied on the weekend so they are able to place additional tables in the atrium area. My family's largest regret is that we were eating a meal before a family wedding and reception so we were very disappointed to not get to eat more. We started off with tea service, a tradition my father loves to enjoy whenever we eat at a Traditional Chinese restaurant. The dishes we had: Shrimp and pork dumplings: (cylinder shaped, with a red 'item' on the top to help identify it)- this was by far the BEST dumpling we ate! We grabbed another plate the next time the cart rolled by...you want to try other things but when you get an AMAZING bite...you must go back! Xiao Long Bao- (soup dumpling) never had one, so I can't judge them against anything else- but this was really tasty and something you don't easily get outside of traditional locations. Deep fried stuffed Shrimp- you can tell these are hand made, and the taste is really great. (You don't need to sully these with additional seasoning or soy sauce in general) Sauteed pea pods- these were room temperature, so I was not expecting this- but they were al dente but still really delicious. Sauteed with what I believe was oyster sauce. Chinese broccoli- nothing like what you would expect. This was also perfectly cooked, with very little sauce. Super crunchy and a good juxtaposition to the textures of the dumplings. Specialty ordered items: Sauteed green beans: slightly charred or grilled with dried baby shrimp for more flavor- green beans are my favorite thing to eat and these were by far and away my absolute favorite. I wanted to order more of these, but we were nearing the end of our capabilities...I WILL BE BACK FOR THIS AGAIN! Deep fried sea bass: This dish is not cheap, but this is also one amazing dish. It's not greasy, and the fish is traditionally oily but not in this case. It does have small amounts of chiles and overall we decided to make sure we ordered a second plate as it's not large but worth it! Traditional egg custard tarts: My family had never had these before, and I have a strong affinity for them. It's not terribly sweet and the crust is so flaky and buttery I wanted to take an order back to my hotel for after the reception...but held back. We were fortunate to meet a member of the family that owns the restaurant who was directly involved in us getting the chance to eat here- and my entire family was able to thank her in person (I can't thank you enough Vera!). It's not often you are able to enjoy every single aspect of the meal- but my (traditionally relatively demanding with high expectations) Korean parents both agreed that this meal was worth our time, the money (my brother and I split the bill), and telling everyone we saw at the wedding to go there if they had the chance, including all of my cousins, uncles and aunts. Thank you so much Yank Sing, I get out to the Bay area occasionally but you can bet I'll be back. Even if I have to get my own table and eat alone until I need a hand truck/wheelchair to get out of the Rincon Center. I also want to say that if you decide to expand your operation to the Chicago area you will crush the competition there. The dim sum there is sorely lacking. I don't consider egg rolls and crab rangoons to be dim sum...so please think about it! read more

*** JBF America's Classic (2009) *** #4 *** Yank Sing serves Dim Sum on par with that in Chinatown, but in the convenience and upscale setting of the city. They have both traditional dim sum items on their menu as well as some expanded menu options like xiaolongbao and PEKING DUCK. Yes folks, they have Peking Duck. Do yourself a favor and save space for it, because I was disappointingly stuffed when the duck rolled by me on the cart. They use a combination of carts and people carrying food around on trays. Stand out items were the xiaolongbao and the har-gow (the highest quality shrimp I've ever had at dim sum). We also tried the stuffed lotus leaf, phoenix shrimp, steamed pork buns, chive dumplings with shrimp, and peppercorn chicken. All were delicious, used high quality ingredients, and I left quite stuffed. Tip: There are two Yank Sing locations in the Financial District. Make sure that you go to the right one, since we first walked to the other location (by typing "Yank Sing" into Google Maps) but they did not have our reservation, tipping us off that we were not in the right place. They were happy to seat us anyways, but I really wanted to go to the "original" Yank Sing location, so we lost about 20 minutes in the shuffle. Get there early and you'll have no problem getting a table (at 10:30 am it was only half full but by the time we left an hour later they were already seating people in the overflow area in the courtyard). Our 10 am reservations were not really necessary, but it's not a bad idea to call ahead just in case. A lot of people complain about the price, and while it's definitely the most expensive dim sum that I've ever had ($60 for 2, a bit more than double what I'd expect to pay in Chinatown), it's also the nicest ambiance I've ever had it in, and $60 still isn't a lot for 2 people to leave stuffed and happy. A great way to start the day! read more

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I'm a dumpling first-timer! Not the first time that I've ever had a dumpling, but the first time that I've visited a legit dumpling restaurant that walks around with freshly made dumplings, appetizers, and small plates. We made a lunch reservation before heading over to ensure we would not have to wait. The service is excellent. There's consistently servers asking you if you'd like to try "this" or "that." It's a little dangerous because you want to say yes to everything, but like others have mentioned it's very expensive. I came here with my girlfriend for lunch and we had 4, maybe 5 plates and it ran us $50. The best thing we tried here was the soup dumplings. We were seriously stumped on how they were able to make them (dur, I googled it later that night.). They are perfectly packaged presents with a hot soup surprise center. Everything about it was a palate symphony. read more

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It was a private party at night but it's the same food they serve during the day and it was outstanding Dim Sum.

Out of a recommendation from a couple of friends, we visited here for a late lunch (and that was definitely one of the problems - 1:30pm) yesterday with a group of friends who went up to the Bay Area for the weekend. While some of the dishes were good, the other dishes were served luke warm to cold to us (especially the shrimp dishes that were priced at an unjustifiable $10+ per plate). I don't care how well your service is. At your prices, you should NOT be serving fried dishes cold, even if it's AFTER the lunch rush. In addition, if you're going to be charging over $10 for those small dishes, then I better get giant tiger prawns! The Shanghai soup dumplings were fine, but not sensational to, again, justified the price. I rather have them made to order instead of having sat on a dim sum cart for several minutes (the cooler they become, the less the chance they will burst with broth at the first bite into them). Coming from Los Angeles, and from the heart of the San Gabriel Valley where there are chock full of dim sum palaces galore, I was not impressed. The Siu Mai looked woefully thin and undercooked. Most of the other dishes did not "wow" me at all, and at their prices, I have to be "wow". If it weren't for the fact that we were limited in time (having to head to Oakland Airport to catch our flight in the afternoon), I would have insisted that we make the trek over to Koi Palace in Daly City for better dim sum at a much cheaper price. Obviously, the selection there would have been much much better. At Yank Sing's prices, they should change their approach and sell dim sum to order. At least it would make more sense to get each dish piping hot and fresh for the prices paid for them. read more

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We had probably the best dim sum of our life at Yank Sing. I was completely delighted and surprised. We have eaten a lot of dim sum all over the country but had so many things here that we'd never had before. First, the soup dumplings were unbelievable. I highly recommend. They come in a big steamer basket the size of a dinner plate with something like six or seven "purse" dumplings in them. We got the pork ginger ones. The dumplings have a burst of broth inside them, and eating them is like eating a most delicious spoonful of soup all wrapped up in a dumpling skin. Mind blowing. -Spinach mushroom dumplings which look like green tortellini are wonderful. -The plain old shrimp dumplings were the best we've ever had, with no corn starch binder flavor and a clearly homemade dumpling skin, -Barbecue pork bun were the best we've ever had. -The glass teapots were beautiful and elegant to look at. We pigged out. We ate $60 worth of dim sum for lunch and honestly could have come back to eat here at least twice during our trip if we'd had time. We will be back for sure next time we're in San Fran. read more

Yank Sing - Spinach mushroom dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Not quite the same A-game as pre-pandemic, but still solidly good dim sum. Hoping I can give them my previous 4-stars again when I'm in SF next. read more

Thank you for continuing with the carts. I can't imagine dim sum without the carts. Otherwise: Always loved dim sum in San Francisco.

It's one of those restaurants that I know will cost me an arm and a leg but I decided to go anyway because I don't want to be a dim sum lover who travels to San Francisco and didn't check out Yank Sing. The service is excellent. Everybody from the receptionist to the wait staff to the cart ladies are courteous and attentive. The cart ladies all have radios and they can order items from the kitchen for you if they run out. The lady just sold out of turnip cake when we wanted to order, she radioed the kitchen and it was brought to our table in a minute. The table setting is nice, with chili sauce and hot mustard in serving containers. Both the chili sauce and mustard are of very good quality. The teapot is contemporary in design and has a filter for the tea leaves so they don't get to your tea. The food is very good. The har gaw and siu mai are superb and so is almost everything else. When we ordered the sticky rice, the lady cut it open for us and it came with a serving spoon (see picture). The only disappointment was the pork spareribs. It was really only ok, and the quality of the meat is not good. This is a perfect place for a business lunch, especially if your company is paying for it. For us it was a very enjoyable dim sum experience, but I probably won't pay an arm and a leg for it again. read more

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A SF tradition for good reason! Food is outstanding every time. Service is rushed but efficient, no complaint here. Definitely on the pricier side but IMHO you won't find better cart dim sum anywhere else in the city. read more