I loved it! Great food and good customer service though a bit slow. Had to flag someone every time. Don't expect the servers to come check in on you or be attentive. They are helpful once you grab their attention but don't be sitting back waiting for them. Otherwise the food is so good that you should feel free and confident to order anything on the menu. Despite the slow service, I would still totally return as soon as I am able. read more

I always go here when I visit San Francisco. Their food is delicious, the best dim sum I've ever had.

Came with a group of five. Good Service, very quick. Liked the shrimp har gow, and snap pea dishes. Disliked the crab filling and dessert; sesame bun was small and sparse filling. They had run out of mango pudding. Parking was $25 just to be near the restaurant. read more

Only the best dim sum in SF! Nuff said. But review wants 85 charaters so here is one piece of advice: stick to the steamed carts.

Some of the best dim sum that I have ever eaten in my life, tempered with the fact that it was also some of the most expensive, by a factor of probably 30% over what we have in San Diego. We didn't have reservations on a Sunday morning, about 10:30 am, and I was worried there was going to be a long wait, but we were seated after about 5 minutes of waiting...will just get to it-.... Ambiance/Cleanliness-VERY clean, white linen napkins and tablecloths....that adds a lot of expense to the bottom line right there. Relatively high ceilings, cream colored walls and floor tile, sparse art, honestly, it's like an art gallery with a restaurant, as far as overall feel. It had the feeling of a somewhat busy cafe, but the noise level, save for a number of screamy children was not bad. 4 stars Service-OUTSTANDING....we got everything we needed quickly and the ladies made every effort to ensure that we were satisfied for food and drink....5 stars Food-EXCELLENT dim sum. We had soup dumplings, couple different kinds of shu mai, meatballs, fish balls, chive/shrimp dumplings, duck pancakes, crab claw balls( LOVE THEM), some steamed pork bao....only thing I was REALLY not happy about was they were out of baked porked bao....THAT is my favorite. The tea was excellent, others have written about it extensively....4 stars All this said, in a city like San Francisco, with so many dim sum possibilities....I would not return here. read more

Yank Sing - So, I'm a little dim summy! - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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They didn't have a lot of things on the menu but overall it was pretty good. Not typical Chinese restaurant read more

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

Very disappointing when I went with my family decade ago. Came back in town and was looking forward to the experience. No parking to be found and the lots were closed on weekends. Ordering online is a drag and no carts during covid. The bathroom had a line. Food was good but nothing spectacular to what I recalled in the heyday. Probably wont come back or try the Rincon one for a last shot. read more

Another one deserving a haiku: Pristine dim sum spot. Sadly that's hard to come by. While still tasting good. FiDi business lunch. After hakkasan shut down. It's now our default. Table favorites: Kurobuta (!) xiao long bao. Phoenix tail prawns. Rest is quite solid. Pretty standard dim sum fare. Get the outdoor seat! read more

I came here to visit some friends in SF, and when we arrived we requested to sit outside. They have a large outside area next to the restaurant, so they are COVID friendly now. We were seated outside, and it was pretty chilly so I recommend bringing warm clothing if you plan to sit outside. The menu was on a QR code, and everything can be ordered through the phone. This is great since it takes out the confusion when ordering with a server. My critique is that the variety in dimsum that I usually look for was not here, they had a few classics like XLB (Xiao Long Bao) and Shu Mai, but this place did not have some of my favorites that are not as popular that I would see at traditional dimsum places. We ordered many dishes, and the taste was great. The portions are tiny, but that is expected with a dimsum place. They do have a great choice of teas (Pu Er, Jasmine, Oolong, etc.), and each person can pick one kind and get it in a disposable cup. Overall, if you are looking for a traditional dimsum place like the ones in Hong Kong, this is not the place to go. However, if you would like a taste of dimsum, I would say this place is great for that. read more

Had a great time with a group of twenty to enjoy dim-sum together. Quality food, great service and nice ambience. I was able to reserve the place last minute and the tables were quickly setup in back patio. read more

I love Yank Sing and have been going there for 25 years. HOWEVER, I went to the Stevenson Street store last week at around 1:15 and so many tables were empty and un-bussed that there was not a clean table to sit at so I waited about 10 minutes for a table when only about 25% were occupied. Then there were no set ups at the table so I had to go to the bus station myself to get one! Then the lady with the dim sum cart walked toward me with plenty of great dim-sum. However, she smiled and made a sharp left turn to serve others so I waited another 5 minutes for another server. Bottom line, the dim sum Is fabulous but they don't seem to care about patrons who arrive after 1:00 pm. Sloppy service all around and, clearly, the management was either not present or didn't care. Next time I'm in S.F., I will either get there at 11:45 or go to Panda Express, I guess. Very sad' read more

Delicious quality dim sum with consistent service. I prefer outdoor seating at this location. read more

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

Never had dim sum before but what a great first time! Loved the red vinegar and ginger - great add. Egg tarts good too. read more

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Visited on Chinese New Years to enjoy tasty tasty dim sum. Most importantly my personal favorite: xiao long bao (XLB) was on tap. I had 3 orders to myself and loved every bite. The service is incredibly efficient and quite attentive--especially by Chinese restaurant dim sum standards. Other favorites are the sea bass and Peking style duck. read more

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I highly recommend this place for dim sum! The place looks classy but chill. And they validate parking. The dim sum choices are endless and delicious and super duper friendly and accommodating staff. Price is reasonable and quality of the food is just amazing!! read more

It was our first time dining at this establishment for dimsum and it did not disappoint. Everything we tried is delicious. The staff are friendly and very attentive to their customers. If you're staying in the Union Square area of SF it's an easy 10 minute walk to this establishment. read more

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The same people who whine about paying $2 for a handmade potsticker will often be found praising a $4 slice of tuna on a ball of rice. It all comes down to the perceived prestige of a particular culture (ie, racism in dining). I see the same thing a lot with Vietnamese restaurants ("$5 for a Bahn Mi? That's outrageous! Now I'm going to go pay $18 for a plate of pasta."). Anyway, grousing aside, I just love Yank Sing. Expensive as hell, but you know that going in, don't you? So quit bitchin' and enjoy the food. I found their food to be absolutely delicious and the service was great. I'm sure there are other restaurants with more high falutin dim sum but it's a very expensive location to be operating out of. Would I dine there all the time? No, because it is very expensive. But when we want to treat ourselves? Sure, it's great! read more

Yank Sing - Goldfish dumplings! (filled with shrimp, not goldfish meat, duh!). - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in here ready to drop some money and with high expectations. Only one of those things were fulfilled, and no it wasn't the expectations. We sought out Yank Sing after a chef recommended it. When we entered, the place was hustling and bustling, but we were immediately seated, good start. Right off the bat, soup dumplings came around and our bellies got a taste of what could've been a fantastic brunch. But what followed was lots and lots of waiting. We had to ask if there were more carts coming around multiple times. And it seemed to be the same cart coming by over and over. Although we had our sights set on very specific dim sums, they never came around. So we just opted for whatever came next and got a ton of it because we didn't know if we'd see more food come again (dramatic, I know, we were hangry!). What we ended up trying were soup dumplings, turnip cake, fried shrimp, fried crab, sesame balls, shumai, and bbq pork baos. The shumai was not my favorite, but otherwise, I liked everything else. We'd come in the last hour before they closed, but figured we'd still get a lot of food because the entire restaurant was still pretty full. But they were out of food fast and it was apparent that they weren't planning on making more. So whatever was left was what you got. And what we got was good, but what was the kicker was how expensive everything was. One dim sum plate was $12 WHAT?! Service was friendly, food was decent, hence 3 stars instead of less. But I would recommend getting your dim sum fix in Chinatown where everything is 4x less expensive. read more

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

Had a frustrating experience here. I made a reservation on open table, but they simply wrote your name down on a list as soon as you check in, so clearly they did not honor the reservation. Service was sometimes fast, sometimes slow. They forgot two dishes that we ordered. Lastly, this is extremely expense dim sum. Three stars because the food is good. read more

Mouth watering! We ordered all things steamed (trying to stay healthy). Mushroom dumplings, chicken mushroom dumplings, steamed pork bun, dumpling with soup....Everything was outstanding. Ended with sesame balls for dessert with jasmine green tea. This place will cross my mind many times when I'm back in Los Angeles. read more

Been coming to Yank Sing for over 30 years and it has always been the gold standard for Dim Sum. Maybe it's the extreme response to the pandemic but the menu was half what it typically is and the food quality was not up to its former standard. I always go to Yank Sing every day when I'm in SF. Hopefully they will be back to it's former glory next visit. Meanwhile, I was very disappointed at almost every dish (except the egg custard tarts which were and are amazing!) Parking garage is a joke. Impossible to get in an out of space without making a 10 point turn. Can't believe it was approved. read more

The food is delicious, the prices are way too high, and the service is mediocre. I tried to grab a table and start ordering so we would have food ready to go when my husband joined me in a couple of minutes. The lady at the front was so rude about me wanting to start to order, apparently I had to wait (the restaurant was barely 1/4 full), that really set the visit off to a bad tone unfortunately. The service once in was meh. I was really hoping the visit was more pleasant, because quite frankly if service is exceptional you can justify price to a degree. The lettuce wrap was ok (and you only get one for such a high price), the fried crab pieces were probably the most disappointing item we ordered (not very tasty or much to them). Steamed buns were very good, the shanghai soup dumplings were lovely, and the har gow were just your standard har gow and nothing to write home about. Tea was good, location was handy. I probably wouldn't go back here if I was in San Francisco again, I'd rather try somewhere else new. read more

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Kinda pricey but definitely hits the spot for dim sum. Also, the egg tarts here are literally the best ever but I have yet to try golden gate bakery so... Food: I usually get the dim sum platter for lunch and for around $12, it's a pretty good and filling deal. The bbq pork bun here is super huge and filling and the meat is very tasty. The sui mai and dumplings are also really good but I personally like good Mong kok's sui mai better. The best part of the platter is the egg tarts. 10/10 must try Service: they're very nice and polite, kinda surprising for a dim sum place lol but really good service Ambience: super busy at lunch and the line can get long but it moves along pretty quickly (for 2go) read more

My mom keeps telling me to eat at Yang Sing when in San Francisco. Like usual, mom was right. I was missing out for years without Yang Sing in my belly. My +1 and I didn't make any reservations during a midweek lunch. We only had to wait about 10 minutes and we were ready to be seated. We ordered the tea, which comes piping hot. Everything tasted so darn good, we kept ordering. Be careful because this is the most expensive dim sum I've ever eaten. We racked up over $100 for 2 people. Pork Sui Mai and Har Gau Dumpling were above average. The stuffed crab claw was adequate in size. I do think I've had better. The Peking duck was very good with it's steam bun and scallions. The Shanghai dumpling was very good. Make sure to eat that nice and hot. The sweet rice dumpling had a great crispy exterior and soft rice. My favorite was the chicken feet. I've never had chicken feet so good. Excellent texture and good flavor. For dessert, they ran out of the egg custard, but the Yang Sing team came through and were able to get me 2 of them. It was excellent. A thick custard and super flaky crust. Every time I'm in SF, I'll be heading to Yang Sing and preaching like my mother. read more

I never thought I'd give Yank Sing less than a 4-star rating but things have changed since I last dined there: Service has gone off a cliff or maybe it was a very bad day. They were busy but not overly so when I checked in and then they seemed to forget about us. I asked about our table and when we were finally seated, a server briskly approached me to order but most of our little party of three had disappeared to wash their hands. I ordered tea and water and asked for a hot towel for my hands (didn't they used to automatically bring those to the table, a little terry cloth towel on a plate?) The server seemed surprised but returned with a moistened cloth napkin she'd poured hot water on. Uh, ok. A steam cart came but before everyone was seated. It was 10 minutes before they returned and from a full cart loaded with bamboo baskets they showed us two items and annoyed, asked us which one we wanted ("Uh, neither.") I politely asked, "What else do you have?" and she was visibly irked and showed us two more selections. I was embarrassed for the out of town friend I'd brought, raving how great Yank Sing is and how it's written up in every epicurean magazine and so good. Additionally, trying to order vegetarian dim sum for my friend was met with puzzlement from the staff. I thought they were confused we'd taken XLB and (very mediocre) "spicy chicken" from the steam cart so I explained that my child and I were meat eaters but my friend was vegetarian. They walked away looking not quite satisfied with my explanation as well as a little irritated. We'd taken the Chinese broccoli offered from the cart but the the other 3 vegetarian dishes seemed to be special ordered from the kitchen, ones that are normally circulating on the cart (pea shoot dumplings and another steamed item with spinach). I guess because my friend hesitated that both vegetarian dim sum items had mushrooms (he doesn't prefer them) but then said good-naturedly, "That's ok, I'll order them" an assistant manager marched over with a server a few moments later to confront us that "Everything vegetarian has mushrooms. Everything." Geez ok, we hadn't made a fuss in the first place! There was barely a circulation of steam carts, plates were brought by hand from the kitchen to surrounding tables. They were out of Peking duck. And shrimp with chives and something else I asked for- and I had to ask, "Do you have anything else with shrimp?" as she'd already walked away. Another manager formerly attired in a handsome blue suit walked around looking stern. I didn't see him approach any table in the dining room to ask, "How is everything?" It was weird. This is not the Yank Sing I knew and loved. And it was the first time I really minded how expensive Yank Sing is (because you know it's going to be and just pay) and I scrutinized the check ($14 for XLB?) The indifferent to nearly hostile service seemed to infect pockets of the dining room as if a married couple were fighting, turning the frequency of a dinner party from festive to toxic. It may be another 6 years before I return, yikes. read more

Yank Sing - Not worth it for the sub-par service we received. - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great Dim Sum!! I've been going to Yank Sing for over 30 years and it has always been consistent with their food. Of course prices have gone up a lot but that's to be expected and maybe they use quality ingredients which is why it taste better than most other places. When I used to work in downtown San Francisco I would go there to buy lunch. I hope they stay in business for a long time. It's very difficult to find good Dim Sum even in San Francisco. The service is good especially for a Chinese restaurant and that's so rare. Usually they toss the menu at you and walk away! Lol!! I wish I still lived in San Francisco. Can't beat the awesome food there. I wish to go back every month to eat!! Lol! My brother lives in SF but he's not a food lover like me!! Lol! He's blessed to live in SF but doesn't take advantage of the City! A shame! read more

When I found out Canton was closed for a while (over a month!) to fix some health issues in their kitchen, I turned to Yank Sing to fill that void. First I started off easy by ordering in their Yank Sing 2 Go window as the quoted time for a table would be over 30 minutes without a reservation. Crazy! I did learn from that and made a reservation for a much larger party the next time around and we were seated right away. It is an excellent venue for large groups if you plan ahead. If you're looking for some basic dim sum that is higher quality than your typical steam tray offerings at Lee's Deli or New Mings, this is definitely a solid option without breaking the bank. In fact they are super efficient as the to go orders are off to the side of the restaurant and there's even seating if you want to eat there (self-service). Their selection changes weekly but expect to get siu mai, a BBQ pork bun, egg rolls, and an egg custard tart typically. I prefer the inside dining area as that will give you the best and first selection of dim sum carts whereas the outdoor seating area would be great during the summer months when you need fresh air. We were seated by the kitchen which meant we got first dibs on anything come out and also quick access to anything by flagging a waiter down. You'll get the full experience of a dim sum house here with a variety of items being brought to your table if you keep saying yes. For a group of 8 people we did pretty good in terms of polishing off everything that was ordered at our table. We had the following: - Potstickers - Spring rolls - Chicken Feet - BBQ pork buns - Fried crab claws - Har gow - Shu Mai - Peking Duck w/ steamed buns - Egg yolk bun - Spinach dumplings - Sesame balls - Seabass roll The peking duck was crispy and served with all of the accompaniments. On the service side I would say this is probably average at best. There was a large group waiting to be seated and they were very quick to give us our check after we stopped ordering food. read more

I have never been to a place that immediately starts serving you food when you sit down. I barely got my napkin down before they already had options for us to eat. First time here & I enjoyed all the food. This is great for a group setting, everyone gets to try all the items offered. They walk around with trays of food & ask if anyone at the table wants the item, if anyone does they place the item on the table & it's every man for themselves tying to get the food off the plate. Just kidding we are cultured ‍. The desserts they offered looked very good but I was too full to accept anymore food. A must visit if you are in the area read more

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This place is awesome!! The food was amazing and there truly was something for everyone to enjoy! The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. We dined with a large group but they would be perfect for smaller groups as well. We loved the outdoor covered seating. read more

If I had a dollar for every SF friend who told me "Yank Sing is good but way overpriced - such and such place is just as good" I'd be a rich man. Here's the punchline: "such and such place" never is. I've had dim sum in every major American city, and after 25 years of trying, Yank Sing is still the best by a country mile. Whether it's the subtle floral notes of its house jasmine tea, the delectable Har Gow, or my personal favorite, the Xiao Long Bao (Shanghai Kurobuta "soup" dumplings), this is food that represents things I value above all else: quality, precision, and tradition. I recently moved to Atlanta, and after almost a full year away, I stopped by and had lunch today outside while it was raining. Does it get any better? No, it does not. read more

Yank Sing - Xiao Long Bao - tastes like "home" - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm from the East Coast and was really expecting to be blown away, given the recommendations we got for Yank Sing. It came to about $140 for decent dim sum for two. It's $2.25 for a *cup* of tea. And the xiaolongbao and xiaomai came sticking to the paper and each other. It left me feeling wistful and a bit more respectful for my East Coast dim sum grounds--where so-so xiaolongbao is $7, not $13, and bottomless teapots of tea are on the house. read more

I recently got married at city hall and went here for a post wedding brunch with friends. The food here is FANTASTIC and so so flavourful. They have traditional style carts with an array of dim sum to choose from. I might have tried the whole menu (since we are so much) and loved it. Make sure you leave room for dessert because the sesame crusted dough ( not sure of the exact name )and the custard filled pastry is so so delicious. Will certainly recommend this to everyone, yes it is slightly pricey but I can assure you it's an experience that's worth it. The staff is also so friendly and kind that the whole meal was memorable for me. read more

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Food is okay, nothing spectacular. Staff are like robots, they don't really interact that much. They need to be a little bit friendlier and slower and not rushing their customers to order quick so they could get out soon! Omg, I'll get indigestion from this restaurant. read more

Yanks Sing RULES and ROCKS! Best Xiao Long Bao, Chicken Feet, Shiu Mai and all other dimsum in Northern California and nothing can compare (in my opinion). It's even better than dimsum restaurants I've been to in other U.S. cities and Hong Kong. Some people complain Yank Sing is expensive, but you get what you pay for...Excellent Dimsum and Excellent Customer Service provided by Lina, Raymond & staff members at Stevenson location and Vera and staff members at Rincon location. Even though Yank sing was awarded Michelin star many moons ago, both locations continue to provide Michelin star- level hospitality, dimsum and service! read more

I've been to yank sing so many times and still can't get over it. They serve a great variety of vegetarian dumplings/dishes and all of them are amazing - I could eat here every week. read more

While there is no shortage of dim sum places in the city, Yank Sing gets the benefit of location. An easy walk from Union Square, SOMA, or the FiDi, the only trick is occasionally being able to get in. My truck, get there for brunch when they open. They don't have some cutesy brunch menu, it's all their every day stand by offerings. I appreciate that they have a good variety without getting overdone. I love trying new things, but I question any place who makes more things than you could try in three lifetimes. That whole Jack of all trades,master of none sort of thing. Among my faves, the scallop siu mye is out of this world, and while simple, the shrimp dumplings are very good also. You definitely won't be disappointed with the quality of the food. Though beware, with the million dollar location comes prices to match. I don't mind paying for quality, so when I talk about price it isn't a total complaint, just a warning. It's really going to be $40-50 per person, which puts them at the higher end of dim sum spots, but it's never discouraged me because the food is wonderful and staff is really accommodating and helpful. read more

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Yank Sing is good tasty and fast, this location is my favorite for the outside seating. The food carts seem to roll by nonstop with a good selection of small bites as soon as you sit down, perfect for a quick lunch. The Peking Duck Bun is my absolute favorite with the Pork Bun being a close runner up. It's hard not to stop by for a quick bite when I'm in the city. If you know of a better place, please let me know. read more

Yank Sing - Always a foodie, always taking photos of pretty food - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is my favorite dim sum place in North America. Full stop. I love the Shanghai dumplings and the Peking duck, but I also love the "regular" dumplings, like ha gow, cha siu bao and siu mai. Service is always prompt. I know I could get cheaper dim sum, but I have always liked Yank Sing for the overall package. While I prefer the Rincon Center location, there's almost always less of a wait here. One of my go to places in SF. read more

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Another CA to TX transplant here and man do I miss Yank Sing. Was back in SF and made it a priority to have lunch here. Food is always great (green beans are my fav), can't go wrong. Do yourself a favor, if you're in the area check it out. Do yourself a favor and book a reservation, it can get crazy! read more

The food here is always amazing. I never leave here hungry. It is on the pricer side for dim sum but the quality is top notch. The food comes out fast. For lunch on a week day, they usually can sit me right away. I believe there is usually a wait on the weekends. read more

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