39 Best Asian Restaurants in San Francisco

“It was our first time and we were definitely pleased. Everything was delicious!“

“Always delicious and awesome service!!!!“

“I've been a fan of Jackie's recipes on Instagram for a while, so was happy to finally have the chance to check out her restaurant.

I went on a Thursday afternoon for a late lunch and it was more crowded than expected! Most of the tables were taken, though there was still plenty of room on the counters. A good number of to-go orders too.

I decided to go for the Shaking Beef, which was ready pretty quickly. They prepare it right at the counter (similar to Sweetgreen or Mixt). I loved all the flavors and appreciated how fresh the ingredients were. One minor critique is that the beef was cubed and pretty well done when I went — not sliced / medium well, which is how it was shown in some of the images. It still tasted good, though not exactly what I expected.

Overall, I'd recommend this place for a nice casual lunch/dinner if you're in the mood for Asian-inspired sweetgreen but better 😆 will check it out again the next time I'm in town!“

“Service was fast and efficient. Food was good.“

“The food is off the charts good! Like we wanted to come back again the next day.

The momos are delicious and spicy and so unique.
The sapna (I think) is the tofu dish and it's so delicious.

My only beef with the place is that the rice on the side is relatively small, but at least it's not too crazy expensive.

We had three appetizers, three mains and two rounds of garlic naan for 4 people and it was perfect“

“This place was great! Our table shared the pork xiao long bao, crispy dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, and cucumber salad. Everything tasted delicious. We had a bit of a wait outside the restaurant along with other groups and the restaurant was pretty much full, so I suspect it’s usually busy!“

“Delicious Yunnan-style rice noodles paired with genuinely friendly service! The popcorn chicken is a highlight - lightly battered, juicy, and packed with flavor (and the portion size is generous for the price). The milk tea is excellent too - you can really taste the tea flavor.“

“Dropped in for late lunch. Quick service, great food.“

“Food is delicious, service could be better. I’m giving a 4-star review because our server seemed out of it and wasn’t attentive enough. We tried the tea leaf salad which was excellent, roti platha is good. We also had the fiery tofu and the garlic noodles which were delicious.“

“Has gluten free soup and the galbi Jjim. The galbi Jjim was filling,and mostly casava, noodles and sauce. Had a good amount of rib meat though. Service was great despite being packed. Only complaint is the amount of cheese - way too much, and I had to remove it to even taste the meats, even though I asked for less cheese. The side dishes were standard for Korean but still decent.“

“We went here for dinner yesterday, the food and service was absolutely incredible! I can’t believe how each dish had so many great flavors. We ordered several dishes ranging from vegetarian to meats, all were spectacular! Thank you for introducing Burma food to us!“

“Assorted bao was fabulous. Please open a location in Minneola!!!“

“Arrived around 1:45 on a Friday and got seated right away for 1. Wanted to get their jian bing but ended up craving something warm and soupy since it was chilly and raining outside so I got the three flavor dumplings with soup (pork, shrimp, and chive)!

Broth is super light and comforting, dumplings were chewy and had a rly good amount of filling, so even though the dumplings came less than u would get if u didn’t order it with soup (I believe 8 vs 10), it filled me up well! Price was super reasonable as well, only cost around $13 with tax and tip. Would come again if I’m around the area for something light and quick!“

“Been coming since they first open and I know and read it’s hit or miss on service depends on the day and person working but for my years of experience I’ve always enjoyed it. As long they get the usual food I order right and on time, on top of that food and dessert is good than this place is a four star for me. They don’t need to check on us or serve us like kings or queens because it’s a Hong Kong dessert house people. It’s not Gary danko with a $$$$ sign. The price is good. I usually get the egg puff which is better than all egg puff location even eggette. The HK milk tea is good but not as good as honk kong, fried garlic chicken wings, soy sauce wings,ham egg sandwich and mix fruits. Oh their green tea ice cream is a no no but vanilla is fine. They use the same batter for the waffle as the egg puff which is so yummy! Moving on that’s my usual order which has kept me going here for years. Wish they open earlier but I know they cater to the late people.“

“My family comes here or does take out once every month or so. Favorites are the char siu and duck which just hits the spot. Service is truly exceptional from being greeted at the door to attentive table service throughout. They are so welcoming to my child and that level of attention and care (consistently) is just so rare these days. Just a wonderful place all around.“

“Amazing! Mouthwatering food and beautiful indoors, lovely service.“

“Best dumpings ever. Never fails to be delicious. Ordered on Uber eats so many times and I’m never disappointed“

“Homey hole in the wall. Generous portions, limited menu. Martabak was dry (regret not getting the roti instead). Laksa was rich and creamy with flat rice noodles (I’m used to the round rice noodles for laksa). Chicken satay was the highlight - tender flavorful and perfectly charred. Shrimp glass noodle is good if you want a lighter flavour (mostly sesame oil).“

“The rolls were thin with a great texture and the meats in them very flavorful. This is a good choice for takeout that's light and satisfying. Be prepared to wait because everything is fresh and made to order. The soy sauce is house made and flavorful as well. I tried making these at home and they came out ok but very labor intensive. Get them here without all the fuss.“

“My mom, my son and I went to Saluhall SF to have lunch. Tried checking out the different restaurants. Fortunately, we found Izzy & Wooks. Cheryl was very friendly and accommodating. We ordered Inay’s BBQ Chicken Bowl and The Manong Sandwich along with Calamansi for beverage. We all love the packaging. Very artistically done and the foods were all delectable. Quite interesting is the fact that they put bitter melon on the sandwich. My son loved it! Calamansi with mint was good, too. Chicken was yummy along with the kimchi. Cheryl even gave us complimentary lumpias for us to taste. That was so very kind of her. She was friendly and has great customer service. I recommend this restaurant to you, guys if you are in the area. Cheryl also said that they are intending to also have halo-halo in the future. We told her we will be back. For me: the foods, the customer service and the very friendly gesture are all perfect-5/5. Thank you, Cheryl. You are one of a kind! ( Sorry, no photos were taken. We wanted to eat the foods right away, lol.)“

“Both the spicy numbing beef tendon and the spicy rib and noodle soup were delicious.“

“What a great experience! I especially love the chicken Goyza, pork dim sum and the Xiao Long Bao. I can’t wait to go back! Chef Suz ATX“

“I had ordered chicken samosa without mayo and chicken lollypop. It was served extremely fresh and hot & the dishes were yummy. Thanks Papa's Kitchen. InshaaAllah I will order again👍“

“A Chinese friend introduced to this place many, many years ago, rediscovered it recently. Been there a number of times since, food good, prices low. Contrary to some reviews, I do not find staff to be rude, in fact they are friendly and approachable, esp when you are return customer. Husband and wife run the place, they are there all the time, work hard, long hours to make a living. I would recommend to anyone looking for a family restaurant with authentic Chinese cuisine!“

“Absolutely authentic & very fresh food! Customer service is top notch! Their IPA is on point!“

“Fantastic! Get the stone cooked wqgyu beef appetizer!“

“Pro tip: If you’re coming here before a concert be aware it’s packed and fast paced environment. Cocktails and food came out super fast. We were surprised how quick we were able to get in and out of here without missing the opener. It’s right near the entrance to the stadium.“

“Solid Chinese yum, not the standard Chinese-American.

Popo Noodles, with rice-wine braised pork belly is savory, soy-based comfort; egg noodles cooked to still-chewy perfection, dressed for flavor but still dry. Pickled Bamboo Shoots add-on, a must, to cut through the light meat fat.

A good option when at Spark Social.“

“Authentic Filipino🇵🇭 food in the heart of San Francisco🌉❣️
The food is so delicious! The owners are so kind and provided excellent customer service. I would recommend for everyone to stop by and support if you are ever in the area 😊!“

“Quality food everyone should give them a try ���“

“Good mix of old school and new school. And really good hot pot broth!!!“

“My hubby and I took a long weekend and decided to fly to San Fran!!! The bento plate was amazing, flavorful and beyond filling!!! It’s an absolute must if you’re in Japantown!!! We got lucky and it was the cherry blossom festival!!! It’s an absolute must if you’re in town! Thank you for having us!“

“Had takeout order. The food is surprisingly delicious! As a health conscious person, the restaurant has many clean food options: lettuce wrap with shrimp, tofu, chicken, etc. Not too oily or heavily flavored unlike many other restaurant, but still brings out the best taste! Btw, the coconut pudding is sooo good if you want a little dessert but not too artificially sweet!“

“I saw someone sharing this dish and that’s what made me order it. But omg this is a HUGE Portion. It actually says serves 1-2. It is delicious! Not as spicy as it looks. Full of assorted seafood and some thinly sliced pork. The noodles texture is PERFECT. The proprietor offered me a takeout container immediately, but I’m going to surprise her with how little will be left by the time I’m done. lol roll me out of here!“

“We had our farewell party there for 21 people. Management and staff were simply excellent. The presentation and motif were prepared by them. It was a totally turn key operation. It made for a specially festive mood. They even made a special libation for us. Of course, everyone loved the food. Special thanks to Joe Tamayo for his event leadership. He made it memorable.“

“I love this place everything is delicious 😋“

“Great food, terrible service.

The waiter Henry was mean from the get go, every time we asked something he responded in a rude manner.

This was after a game, so it’s unacceptable the wey he treated us as costumers and game-goers.

Would come back, but avoiding being in Henry’s service.“

“I had a really satisfying meal at Sizzling Pot King in San Francisco. The dry pot was packed with bold Sichuan flavors and a perfect balance of spice and aroma. I loved being able to customize the pot with different meats and vegetables, and everything came out sizzling hot and well seasoned. The portions were generous and great for sharing with friends. It’s a fantastic spot if you enjoy spicy Chinese food and want something flavorful and filling.“