50 Best Chinese Restaurants in San Francisco

“We lived in HK and Singapore for over 10 years and this was by far the best dim sum we’ve had in CA. HK Lounge has all of the traditional favorites, staff is friendly and attentive, and you can make reservations. They even put a fun sparkler on my husband’s dessert for his bday.“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“Good place to get relatively affordable house made noodles and pancakes. Not too different from other hole in wall places. Great service and staff. I wanted to try their sesame pancake but they were out. Got their vegetable pancakes instead. Would come back again if i was in the area“

“One of my favorite restaurants in the city and the best Peking Duck I've ever had... every, anywhere. The host is amazing and all the servers are cool and super nice. If you can, seat near the chef that's cutting up the duck, watching him work is awesome.“

“I had their pot stickers variety tray! Nothing but delightful 💟“

“A lot better than when I had it a few years ago. I do wish they would use the rounder crackled kind of shiitake instead of the flat smooth shiitakes which are less flavorful. The ice cream is SO GOOD and most flavors are vegan. And good value for the kid size cups!!“

“I hesitate to leave a review lest this hidden gem of a place get discovered by too many people. I'm surprised there isn't a line out there door to get these dumplings - tasty little morsels of perfection. And the hand pulled noodles are chewy and so satisfying. While we thoroughly enjoyed the chicken chow mein, beef noodle soup and 2 different kinds of soup dumplings, we agreed that we'd need to come back and make our way down the menu. Many combinations of flavors to choose from.“

“I tend to rate my stars mostly for food. I Had the Mongolian beef lunch. Everything came out how I hoped with a pretty good amount. The place is small, it can take a large party but I'm not sure how it is on the highest demand hours, but I got in just fine. The service was acceptable. But as I'm writing this an hour later, I'm feeling very satisfied.“

“the absolute best way to recover from 20k steps walking around SF. what a treaattt!

The beef lamb and fish one is the best one that we had. Fish mushroom and shrimp chive egg ones were also good. Pork ear salad really opens up the appetite before the dumplings.

Overall, super cool place especially to watch the dumplings get made!“

“Superb! The cooking show is very nice!“

“Lovely place to celebrate the Chinese New Year!“

“San Tung is definitely worth the visit! Their famous chicken wings absolutely lived up to the hype—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated with a perfectly balanced sweet and garlicky sauce. Every bite was delicious! The portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. The restaurant was busy, but the service was efficient, and the food came out fresh. If you’re in San Francisco, this place is a must-try. We’ll definitely be back!“

“California-style Cantonese cuisine! I really like the decoration style here, which always makes me feel better when dining here. The golden lotus chandelier and the gold and silver wire lamp are definitely the best decoration! 👍The pastries here are also worth mentioning! Pineapple buns, wife cakes, black sesame banana cakes with miso sugar!“

“The beef noodles soup is one of the best in the bay area with the broth so clear and most tasty of all beef soup. The hand made noodles tasted so fresh.
The soup dumpling was steamed to order so it took a bit long but came out deliciously.
Would like to come back and try the chive cake and cucumber salad.
Service was friendly.“

“The dumplings were absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The wrappers were soft and perfectly cooked, while the filling was juicy, flavorful, and well-seasoned. Each dumpling tasted fresh and was made with quality ingredients. The portion was generous, and the dipping sauce added the perfect amount of extra flavor. Overall, these were some of the best dumplings I’ve had, and I would definitely come back again“

“Great place for home style Cantonese comfort food. Good quality and value. Portion sizes are generous. Service is quick and efficient. Sunday evenings are packed for family dinners. Mid week it was relaxed as locals came and went to grab their takeout or grab a quick dinner. Every dish was spot on. Check out the Crispy Skin Chicken or Curry Beef Stew.“

“#8 hu tieu huac mi bo sate….

Words can’t describe how good this was. This may have been the best broth I have ever had. The broth was rich, creamy, and delicious, the flat noodles amazing, fresh vegetables. And the beef….. oh my I’m going to dream about it. I got it “less spicy” which came out perfect.
This is by far the best soup you can get in the neighborhood. There is no competitor. I would travel distances to get this again.“

“This is by far the best hot pot that I have ever been to. The staff were so friendly and attentive, and the food and broth were delicious. They had a variety of vegetable, meat, and seafood options, and the sauce bar was clean and well-stocked. I will definitely be coming back!“

“Good portions and a clean interior. It was pretty empty around 5:30 but started filling up by 6:30. Hospitality could use some work. No one greeted us when we walked in, so we waited about 5 minutes to be seated despite it being fairly empty. Once the food arrived, we were seated in a corner and had trouble flagging down a server for the check. The staff should be more attentive and check in more regularly but food was good“

“Everything, up definitely can’t pick a bad item“

“The best hot pot ever this is my second time with my family and we love it. The only problem is the parking it take us 30 minutes looking for parking.“

“Yummy coconut custard bun! Can’t wait to go back and try more of the beautiful treats“

“食物美味，环境优美，服务很棒，下次再来“

“Loved this place! Great food and great service! We ordered the mapo tofu, mushu vegetables, and chicken with string beans. Everything tasted great and came out quickly. I highly recommend coming here. There are lots of vegetarian options too.“

“TLDR: decent selection and good quality ingredients but soup wasn’t very rich in flavor

I had the pork bone soup and it tastes salty but didn’t have much pork bone flavor. The quality of the ingredients were decent including the Wagyu beef which came out cooked nicely. 2 of us got to around $40 after tax and tip which isn’t really that expensive at all“

“Solid Korean and Chinese food Restaurant. My husband and I favorite food is their spicy marinated raw crab so addicting and delicious. We usually order the crispy garlic scallops, HK noodles and crispy garlic string beans. So far majority of their food has been really good and tasty. All the staff are friendly and courteous. The owner is husband and wife they are so friendly and very welcoming so pleasant to talk to. Their portion is big“

“Delicious food, large portions, affordable price. Run by the sweetest lady who was so patient and helpful. I ordered at the restaurant and I didn’t have to wait long for my order to be ready. I can’t believe more people aren’t talking about this place! I will certainly be back for more, after I finish the week’s-worth of leftovers. Just a heads up, it’s takeout only but don’t let that deter you.

Edit: came back again because the food was so delicious and affordable the first time around. This time I got general Cho’s chicken, tofu with vegetables (similar flavoring to the cashew chicken but no cashews), and pork fried rice (heaped with lots of pork!) I also got the cream cheese wontons which were divine“

“Went here right after a 4-mile hike at Muir and this place literally saved my life 😭 I was STARVING, thirsty, and about to die from exhaustion.

Perhaps my best decision today was ordering the Hoanh Thanh Mi Hai Ky (house special wonton egg noodle soup) and a Vietnamese coffee. Service was super fast and accommodating—they even made my coffee in a to-go cup so I could carry it out later.

My table neighbor got his food before me and his bowl made the WHOLE restaurant smell so good I lowkey started getting hangry like WHERE IS MY FOOD??!! 😭 (extremely impatient of me considering my food literally came out less than 5 minutes after I ordered 💀)

ALSO GET THE FRIED FISH CAKE (cha ca chien)!!! You will not be disappointed.“

“My favorite hole in the wall Chinese food I crave for when it comes to dumplings. They do fried or boiled.

It’s about the wrapper… fresh made and ingredients inside that counts.

They do good Americanized Chinese food too… best tender kung pao chicken and Mongolian beef.“

“This place is as authentic as you can get. It’s a gem cause not many places serve rice rolls “肠粉”. This place is no frills - you order at the counter and pick it up there yourself. The food is served on disposable plates. There’s a wide variety of sauces provided for you to add yourself to your food. The special soya sauce is the best and most original way of eating it. I had the rice roll express special - it was alright. The wantons were decent but the soup was lukewarm and barely had any taste in it. The soy milk was freshly made in house. More effort could be invested in keeping the tables clean. Overall - this place is a gem if you’re looking for a real Chinese experience without breaking the bank.“

“loved it! duck was delicious!“

“I am very delightful to have found a Chinese cuisine nearby Marina neighbourhood! The atmosphere was very homey and staff were really warm and welcoming!

Food was so good! I especially love the sweet and sour fish. Quite crunchy on the outside but very tender and flavourful on the inside. My daughter who is not a fan of fish can't get enough of it!

The price of each meal was affordable and the food portion was generous. Also a lot of varieties you can choose from.

Already recommended to my friends and will definitely come back!“

“Absolutely loved dumpling story! Dumplings were good, I’ve heard one of the best in the city. I was just visiting and thought they were good, but not the best I’ve ever had.

Service was quick, their cucumber salad is something you should definitely get. Pretty presentation. A little expensive.“

“Benson and his wife are amazing and I'm happy to say that me and my family are regulars with them. We don't go there as often, but when we do, we always order from them. From time to time me and my father would have lunch there and chat with Benson and his wife. They're great folks and hard working. The restaurant is great, food is great, and the neighborhood that they're located in is great. Cozy and quiet, not too crazy, bustling but just enough to know that you can enjoy your food without rushing out the door.

Benson, or his wife, if you're reading this, you guys are great.“

“Open once more and the Rice Noodle Rolls are back to original Grant Street quality with thicker noodle wrap outsides and more bbq pork inside! Same with the bbq pork Chow Mein!!“

“5 stars All the food there r very testing especially the pho and the wonton soups are excellent! They r locating in SF downtown. Very yummy and healthy Chinese and Vietnamese food😋😋😋“

“The food was great, I liked it very much, I will go again next time“

“Delicious and served with a smile. Great food“

“I had a wonderful experience at Nan Hot Pot! The hot pot was delicious, with fresh ingredients, flavorful broth, and a great variety of meats and vegetables. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Chinese hot pot!“

“Very good food“

“Great food, very reasonable prices. Just be prepared to wait“

“The taste is very good, I will go there again next time.“

“We just finished a delicious meal… we had a plate of “Combination Fried Rice, General Tso’s Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Pork Pot Stickers” and everything was very tasty. I must apologize for the pictures showing our half eaten food but it looked so good I forgot to take pictures before we started eating.“

“Our daughter is obsessed with soup dumplings which we found at Fusion Dumpling. The traditional pork were great, but try the black truffle and wagyu soup dumplings. You won't be disappointed!“

“Best roast pork around !!! For $12 are you kidding me ???“

“The most authentic Hunan cuisine I've ever eaten!“

“LetsSweet Kitchen is a Hong Kong chaan Teng restaurant in San Francisco South the market neighborhood, across the street from the Porsche dealer. We were in the area and decided to give them a try. Highly rated at 4.9 on Google, 4.7 on Yelp.

The place is clean, Service, friendly and food solid. Prices are higher than Chinatown, of course. Parking is a lot easier here. If you're in the neighborhood and want some Hong Kong style Chinese food, this is a good bet. If you're intimidated by Chinatown, this is a great place to go.

Food Picks:
Brad beef brisket rice with four piece wonton ($22.99) is a special during lunch and includes a drink. Ample quantity and good wontons and sold braised brisket flavor. The Hong Kong milk tea was strong and not too sweet. 8.5/10

Black pepper pork chop and onion over rice ($16.85) had reasonable quantity and was cooked just fine. The sauce was on the peppery side. 8.5/10.

Overall - Very Good
Food - Good
Decor - Very Good
Service - Very Good
Value - Good

Would we come back - Maybe“

“The food is tasty and delicious the inside needs a update the service is good it’s not too noisy“

“Great Food and Service will always come back when visiting San Francisco“

“Glad you are back. great healthy food. wonderful family team. A community treasure.“