China Live
644 Broadway, San Francisco
(415) 788-8188
Customers' Favorites
Sichuan Blistered Green Beans Yunnan Olive Pickled Radish Salted Plum Mushroom & Toon Paste VG
Peking Duck in Sesame Pockets 5 with Kumquat Glaze Traditional Condiments
Charred Chinese Broccoli Oyster Mushroom Roasted Sesame Seeds VG GF
Singapore Chicken Wings with Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp
Shandong Chicken 'Shui Jiao' Dumplings with Chili Broth
Tamarind Laced Sweet & Sour Basil Glazed Pork Ribs
Chef Chen's Braised Pork Belly Gua Bao Lotus Bun
Impossible Sichuan Working Hands Dumplings
Char Siu BBQ Pork Dutch Crunch Baked Buns
Sesame Soft Serve Mango Shaved Ice VT GF
Featured
Sheng Jian Bao 'SJB' (5)
Our #1 Seller - Daily Made Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings. Hot & Juicy Inside!
Char Siu BBQ Pork " Dutch Crunch" Baked Buns (3)
China Live Tea Mug
China Live Marketplace products are designed and manufactured in China. Our mission is to promote the taste and cuisine of the various regions of China.
Once you use this China Live mug, you'll never need another!
Yangzhou Fried Rice
BBQ Pork, Sweet Baby Shrimp (gf)
Signature Chili Bean Sauce
Our SIGNATURE HOUSE CHILI BEAN SAUCE is a Good Food Award WINNER!
Peking Duck" in Sesame Pockets (5)
with Kumquat Glaze, Traditional Condiments
Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp 6oz
CHEF CHEN'S FAMOUS CHILI CRISP is a Good Food Award WINNER!
House Ginger-Infused Vinegar
Cindy's Granola
Salads & Lite Fry
Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Spring Handrolls,
Dual Dipping Sauce (8)
"Betelnut" Minced Chicken Lettuce Cup (6)
Chrysanthemum Ten Ingredient Salad, Plum Vinaigrette (vg, gf)
"Betelnut" Minced Tofu Lettuce Cup (6) (vg)
Basket of Fried Scallion Bread (5) with Handcrafted Lemongrass Sichuan Peppercorn Jelly (vg)
Peking Duck Chopped Salad
Asian Pop 'Confetti', Plum-Mustard Dressing
Singapore Chicken Wings
with Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp
Bang Bang Spicy Chicken Salad
Grilled Indochine Chicken Satay Skewers
with Savory Spicy Peanut Sauce, Marinated Cucumbers (gf)
Shrimp & Green Papaya, Herb Salad
Black Sheep Plant-Based Lamb Samosas (5), Mango Salsa, Asian Slaw (vg)
Dim Sum
Shrimp & Scallop Shumai Dumpling (4)
Sheng Jian Bao 'SJB' (5)
Our #1 Seller - Daily Made Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings. Hot & Juicy Inside!
"Impossible" Sichuan Working Hands Dumplings
Sesame Butter, Peppercorn-Chili Broth (10) (vt)
Dongbei Vegetarian Long Pot Stickers (3) (vg)
Shandong Chicken 'Shui Jiao' Dumplings
with Chili Broth
Sichuan "Working Hands" Pork Dumplings
Sesame Butter, Peppercorn-Chili Broth (10)
Barbeque
Side Peking Duck
Traditional Condiments, with 3 Sesame Pockets
Peking Duck" in Sesame Pockets (5)
with Kumquat Glaze, Traditional Condiments
Char Siu BBQ Pork " Dutch Crunch" Baked Buns (3)
Kurobuta Pork Char Siu
Hot Mustard
Chef Chen's Braised Pork Belly "Gua Bao" Lotus Bun (3)
Cold Plates & Side Dishes
Butter Garlic Noodles
Crushed Cucumber Skins, Chili Garlic Vinaigrette (vg, gf)
Crispy, Spicy Brussel Sprouts (vg, gf)
Century Egg with Roasted Peppers (vt)
with Roasted Peppers
Seafood
Sichuan Red Chili Prawns, Rice Lees, Spinach
Rice Lees, Bloomsdale Spinach
Miso-Glazed Pan-Roasted Chilean Sea Bass
Miso-Glazed Pan-Roasted Chilean Sea Bass (SCS Certified), Sweet/Sour Cucumber Namasu (gf)
Indochine Mahi Claypot, Tumeric & Dill Herbs
Rice & Noodles & Soup
Vegetarian Hong Kong Wok-Fried Egg Noodles
with Mushroom & Bok Choy (vt)
Yangzhou Fried Rice
BBQ Pork, Sweet Baby Shrimp (gf)
Hong Kong Wok-Fried Egg Noodles
with Mushroom, Bok Choy & Chicken
Steamed Jasmine Rice (vg, gf)
Vegetarian Yangzhou Fried Rice (vt, gf)
Lu Rou Fan Braised Minced Pork Rice Bowl, Bok Choy
Taiwan's "Most Loved"
Shanghai 'Fat' Chow Mein
Pork, Shrimp, Chicken & Seasonal Vegetables
Vegetarian Shanghai 'Fat' Chow Mein
with Seasonal Vegetables (vt)
Taiwan Best Braised Beef Noodle Soup
'Dan Dan' Style Hot Dry Noodles 'ReGanMian'
Neptune Seafood Hot & Sour Soup.
Poultry & Pork & Beef
Vegetarian Chengdu Pock Mark Ma's Mapo Tofu Claypot (vg, gf)
Chengdu Pock Mark Ma's Mapo Tofu Claypot (gf)
Minced Pork
Wok Seared Filet Mignon 'Steak Ko,' Snow Peas
Seasonal Vegetables
House Famous Kung Pao "Firecracker" Tofu (vg)
Tamarind Laced Sweet & Sour Basil Glazed Pork Ribs
Singapore Nonya Style Spicy Chicken Curry with Crispy Brussel Sprouts (gf)
with Crispy Brussel Sprouts
1/2 Crackling-Skin Cantonese Fragrant Garlic Chicken (gf)
House Famous Kung Pao "Firecracker" Chicken
Mongolian Char-Grilled Short ‘Kalbi' Ribs, Smoky Gaila
Chicken ‘Lily' - Wok-Fired Lily Bulbs, Shiitakes in Black Bean, Rice Wine Sauce (gf)
Vegetable
Yu Choi, Roasted Black Garlic (vg, gf)
Sichuan Blistered Green Beans
Yunnan Olive, Pickled Radish, Salted Plum, Mushroom & Toon Paste (vg)
Roasted Eggplant Claypot, Basil & Shallots (vg)
Basil & Bonita Flakes
Charred Chinese Broccoli, Oyster Mushroom, Roasted Sesame Seeds (vg, gf)
Three Styles Spicy Tofu Medley with Seasonal Vegetables - Family Style (vg)
Sweet & Sour Cauliflower - Lychee Poppers with Caramelized Pecans (vg)
Desserts
Macha Lava Cake (vt)
Cindy's Pineapple Walnut Spice Carrot Cake (vt)
Peking Duck Fat Popcorn
Caramel Flavor
Mandarin Chocolate Brownie (vt)
Non Alcoholic Beverages
San Pellegrino Water
8.45 Fl Oz.
Kimino Ume Sparkling Water
8.45 Fl Oz.
Kimino Yuzu Sparkling Juice
8.45 Fl Oz.
Beer
Tsingtao, Lager China
Young Master, "Jade Scorpion", Green Peppercorn Pilsner, HK
Estrella Galici (NA), Spain
Saison DuPont Belgian Farmhouse Ale, Belgium (750 ml Cork Finish)
Master Gao Nanjing Black Lager, China
Specialty Cocktails
Napa Revival 250ml Jar
Mezcal, Jardesca, Chardonnay, Celery Bitters, Orange Bitters. Three cocktails in the jar -- Pour over ice and enjoy.
Sometimes Old Fashioned 250ml Jar
Peking Duck Fat Washed Speyburn, George Dickel Rye, Black Pepper, Angostura, Orange Bitters and Candy Cap Bitters. Three cocktails in the jar -- Pour over ice and enjoy.
Retail & Pantry
Signature Chili Bean Sauce
Our SIGNATURE HOUSE CHILI BEAN SAUCE is a Good Food Award WINNER!
House Sichuan Golden Red Chili Oi
China Live Gift Pack House Condiment 4pk
China Live Tea Mug
China Live Marketplace products are designed and manufactured in China. Our mission is to promote the taste and cuisine of the various regions of China.
Once you use this China Live mug, you'll never need another!
China Live Long Sleeve T-Shirt
This black long sleeve t-shirt is comfortable, soft, lightweight, unisex and form-fitting. It's an ideal staple for any wardrobe!
Front is printed with our China Live San Francisco logo, the sleeve has our logo and the back says, "Be Kind. Stay Well.
• 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Pre-shrunk
House Hot Mustard 2oz
Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp 6oz
CHEF CHEN'S FAMOUS CHILI CRISP is a Good Food Award WINNER!
House Ginger-Infused Vinegar
China Live Tea Pot
China Live Marketplace products are designed and manufactured in China. Our mission is to promote the taste and cuisine of the various regions of China.
Once you use this teapot, you'll never need another!
House Soy Sauce Non-Gluten
House XO Sauce with Cognac 4oz
Two China Live Tea Mugs
China Live Marketplace products are designed and manufactured in China. Our mission is to promote the taste and cuisine of the various regions of China.
Get TWO China Live Mugs and save $5. Once you use this China Live mug, you'll never need another!
House Peking Duck Hoisin Plum Sauce 6oz
Peking Duck Fat Popcorn
Caramel Flavor
Cindy's Granola
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco, BiancaVigna, Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy
Champagne Rosé, Gatinois, Grand Cru, France NV
Sparkling Rose, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Languedoc, France NV
Sparkling Rose, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Languedoc, France NV
White Wine
China Live Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, CA 2020
Riesling, Dr. Hermann, Urziger Würzgarten, Kabinett, (off dry) Mosel, Germany 2019
Chardonnay, Neyers Vineyards, Carneros, Sonoma County 2019
Carneros, Sonoma County 2019
Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, J. de Villebois, France 2021
David Moret Rully Blanc, Burgundy, France 2016
Viognier, Aequorea Vineyards, "Spanish Springs" San Luis Obisbo 2021
Albarño, Caliza Winery, Paso Robles 2022
Pinot Grigio, San Pietro, Alto Adige, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc, Arietta, "On The Keys" Napa 2021
Sauvignon Blanc, Spy Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022
Gruner Veltliner, Huber Terrassen, Austria 2020
Chardonnay, Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, 2021
Riesling, Emile Beyer "Saint Jacques" Alsace/France
Chardonnay, Clos Saint Landry Blanc - Premier Cru, Bouchard Père & Fils, Burgundy, France 2018
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Peay "Scallop Shelf," Sonoma Coast, CA 2016
China Live Merlot, Alexander Valley, CA 2018
Halter Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, CA 2019
Pinot Noir, Ken Wright, Willamette Valley, OR 2020
Pinot Noir, Freeman Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2019
Pinot Noir, Bohème, "Occidental Hills", Sonoma Coast CA 2017
Mencia, La Vizcaina, "La Vitoriana", Raúl Pèrez, Bierzo, Spain 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Francis, Sonoma CA 2019
Petite Sirah Blend Doau Vinyards "Pessimist" Paso Robles 2021
Pinot Noir, Beaune du Château Rouge - Premier Cru, Bouchard Père & Fils Burgundy, France 2018
Zinfandel, Biale Vineyards, "Black Chicken" Napa 2021
Alexander Sirech
Shiraz, Penfolds "Bin 28", Australia 2020
Rose Wine
Cabernet-Sauvignon/Syrah, Counoise, Commanderie de la Bargemone, Provence, France, 2021
Cabernet-Sauvignon/Zinfadel/Merlot, Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley, CA 2021
Rose, Chateau Sainte Marguerite "Symphonie", Côtes De Provence, 2022
Salads & Lite Fry (L)
Chrysanthemum Ten Ingredient Salad, Plum Vinaigrette (vg, gf)
Shrimp & Green Papaya, Herb Salad
Bang Bang Spicy Chicken Salad
Peking Duck Chopped Salad
Asian Pop 'Confetti', Plum-Mustard Dressing
Singapore Chicken Wings
with Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp
Basket of Fried Scallion Bread (5) with Handcrafted Lemongrass Sichuan Peppercorn Jelly (vg)
Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Spring Handrolls,
Dual Dipping Sauce (8)
Dim Sum (L)
Sichuan "Working Hands" Pork Dumplings
Sesame Butter, Peppercorn-Chili Broth (10)
"Impossible" Sichuan Working Hands Dumplings
Sesame Butter, Peppercorn-Chili Broth (10) (vt)
Sheng Jian Bao 'SJB' (5)
Our #1 Seller - Daily Made Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings. Hot & Juicy Inside!
Shrimp & Scallop Shumai Dumpling (4)
Shandong Chicken 'Shui Jiao' Dumplings
with Chili Broth
Barbeque (L)
Char Siu BBQ Pork " Dutch Crunch" Baked Buns (3)
Kurobuta Pork Char Siu
Hot Mustard
Cold Plates & Side Dishes (L)
Butter Garlic Noodles
Crushed Cucumber Skins, Chili Garlic Vinaigrette (vg, gf)
Crispy, Spicy Brussel Sprouts (vg, gf)
Poultry & Pork & Beef (L)
House Famous Kung Pao "Firecracker" Chicken
House Famous Kung Pao "Firecracker" Tofu (vg)
Tamarind Laced Sweet & Sour Basil Glazed Pork Ribs
Chengdu Pock Mark Ma's Mapo Tofu Claypot (gf)
Minced Pork
Vegetarian Chengdu Pock Mark Ma's Mapo Tofu Claypot (vg, gf)
Singapore Nonya Style Spicy Chicken Curry with Crispy Brussel Sprouts (gf)
with Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Rice & Noodles & Soup (L)
Hong Kong Wok-Fried Egg Noodles
with Mushroom, Bok Choy & Chicken
Vegetarian Hong Kong Wok-Fried Egg Noodles
with Mushroom & Bok Choy (vt)
Shanghai 'Fat' Chow Mein
Pork, Shrimp, Chicken & Seasonal Vegetables
Vegetarian Shanghai 'Fat' Chow Mein
with Seasonal Vegetables (vt)
Yangzhou Fried Rice
BBQ Pork, Sweet Baby Shrimp (gf)
Vegetarian Yangzhou Fried Rice (vt, gf)
Taiwan Best Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Steamed Jasmine Rice (vg, gf)
Neptune Seafood Hot & Sour Soup
Vegetable (L)
Yu Choi, Roasted Black Garlic (vg, gf)
Sichuan Blistered Green Beans
Yunnan Olive, Pickled Radish, Salted Plum, Mushroom & Toon Paste (vg)
Desserts (L)
Cindy's Pineapple Walnut Spice Carrot Cake (vt)
Mandarin Chocolate Brownie (vt)
China Live for Home (L)
Signature Chili Bean Sauce
Our SIGNATURE HOUSE CHILI BEAN SAUCE is a Good Food Award WINNER!
House Sichuan Golden Red Chili Oi
House Soy Sauce Non-Gluten
House Ginger-Infused Vinegar
House XO Sauce with Cognac 4oz
House Peking Duck Hoisin Plum Sauce 6oz
House Hot Mustard 2oz
China Live Gift Pack House Condiment 4pk
Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp 6oz
CHEF CHEN'S FAMOUS CHILI CRISP is a Good Food Award WINNER!
Cindy's Granola
Beer
Tsingtao, Lager China
Young Master, "Jade Scorpion", Green Peppercorn Pilsner, HK
Estrella Galici (NA), Spain
Master Gao Nanjing Black Lager, China
Saison DuPont Belgian Farmhouse Ale, Belgium (750 ml Cork Finish)
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco, BiancaVigna, Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy
Champagne Rosé, Gatinois, Grand Cru, France NV
Sparkling Rose, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Languedoc, France NV
Sparkling Rose, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Languedoc, France NV
White Wine
China Live Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, CA 2020
Riesling, Dr. Hermann, Urziger Würzgarten, Kabinett, (off dry) Mosel, Germany 2019
Chardonnay, Neyers Vineyards, Carneros, Sonoma County 2019
Carneros, Sonoma County 2019
Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, J. de Villebois, France 2021
David Moret Rully Blanc, Burgundy, France 2016
Viognier, Aequorea Vineyards, "Spanish Springs" San Luis Obisbo 2021
Albarño, Caliza Winery, Paso Robles 2022
Pinot Grigio, San Pietro, Alto Adige, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc, Arietta, "On The Keys" Napa 2021
Sauvignon Blanc, Spy Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022
Gruner Veltliner, Huber Terrassen, Austria 2020
Chardonnay, Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, 2021
Riesling, Emile Beyer "Saint Jacques" Alsace/France
Chardonnay, Clos Saint Landry Blanc - Premier Cru, Bouchard Père & Fils, Burgundy, France 2018
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Peay "Scallop Shelf," Sonoma Coast, CA 2016
China Live Merlot, Alexander Valley, CA 2018
Halter Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, CA 2019
Pinot Noir, Ken Wright, Willamette Valley, OR 2020
Pinot Noir, Freeman Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2019
Pinot Noir, Bohème, "Occidental Hills", Sonoma Coast CA 2017
Mencia, La Vizcaina, "La Vitoriana", Raúl Pèrez, Bierzo, Spain 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Francis, Sonoma CA 2019
Petite Sirah Blend Doau Vinyards "Pessimist" Paso Robles 2021
Pinot Noir, Beaune du Château Rouge - Premier Cru, Bouchard Père & Fils Burgundy, France 2018
Zinfandel, Biale Vineyards, "Black Chicken" Napa 2021
Alexander Sirech
Shiraz, Penfolds "Bin 28", Australia 2020
Specialty Cocktails
Napa Revival 250ml Jar
Mezcal, Jardesca, Chardonnay, Celery Bitters, Orange Bitters. Three cocktails in the jar -- Pour over ice and enjoy.
Sometimes Old Fashioned 250ml Jar
Peking Duck Fat Washed Speyburn, George Dickel Rye, Black Pepper, Angostura, Orange Bitters and Candy Cap Bitters. Three cocktails in the jar -- Pour over ice and enjoy.
Non Alcoholic Beverages
San Pellegrino Water
8.45 Fl Oz.
Kimino Ume Sparkling Water
8.45 Fl Oz.
Kimino Yuzu Sparkling Juice
8.45 Fl Oz.
Rose Wine
Cabernet-Sauvignon/Syrah, Counoise, Commanderie de la Bargemone, Provence, France, 2021
Cabernet-Sauvignon/Zinfadel/Merlot, Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley, CA 2021
Rose, Chateau Sainte Marguerite "Symphonie", Côtes De Provence, 2022
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Recent Reviews
Very interesting place with good food, a unique setting and rather relaxed servers. Sone of the dishes like soup dumplings and fried rice with pork are outstanding with others not so\nMuch so.\nService is a bit hap hazard but good. Overall and they’re very helpful.\nThe restaurant has a 20 pct service charge and another 5 pct required miscellaneous charge but prices overall are good.\nLocated in Chinatown it boasts a large store of dining items gur sake, a wide choice of seating...
December 2025
Amazing place for larger groups! Wonderful food and pretty good wine list (kudos to sommelier for putting a great and affordable cab franc from Paso Robles on the list!). Ambience a little rowdy/loud, but still okay for such a large restaurant.
November 2025
We had a great dinner here and were really impressed from the moment we walked in. The restaurant is beautifully designed, and the open kitchens make it fun to watch the chefs working—it adds a lot of energy to the room. The vibe is lively, with lots of big groups enjoying themselves, but it still feels comfortable. The food was delicious across the board. It's Chinese and Asian flavors with a twist, creative without drifting too far from the flavors we know and love. A...
November 2025
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