50 Best Chinese Restaurants in San Francisco

“Great spot for dimsum. Service is super friendly and fast. Everyone was so great. Even though there are no push carts, I actually appreciate it because everything is FRESH and not sitting around for hours. Can't recommend enough. Don't miss this spot“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“Lovely Peking Duck experience, highly recommend. Visited with a group of 6 to celebrate a birthday and it was a great choice. Each dish was well presented, rich in flavours and felt very fresh. I was pleasantly surprised about their XLB too!“

“I got the kid sized boba tea sundae and it's alright. Ice cream was more on the icey side. The sauce tasted caramel to me - I expected brown sugar or honey syrup. Boba was good. I'm not sure if it's intentional but the rice cracker was stale to me.“

“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.“

“Superb! The cooking show is very nice!“

“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.“

“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!“

“The best Beef Roll Pancakes & Hand-Pulled Noodles! House of Pancakes on Taraval is an absolute staple in San Francisco for rich, authentic comfort food. The beef roll pancake is a complete masterpiece—flaky, perfectly crispy, and loaded with tender, savory beef. Combine that with a hot, comforting bowl of their fresh hand-pulled noodles and crisp green onion pancakes, and you have an unforgettable meal. Fast, generous portions, and deeply satisfying every single time. If you love authentic dumplings, noodles, and savory pancakes, this Sunset spot is a total must. make sure to bring cash!! $$$“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“The food is really good, when we got there we didn’t need to wait at all and I never liked Asian food but I gave that place a chance and I really loved it and I ate a lot of things and the waitress ate really nice and the food doesn’t take long to get served!!This is the best Asian spot in California!“

“i’ve never had beef this tender in pho and the soup was full of flavor as well. when we had a problem with the food, they were so quick to make things right without an issue. service was very friendly and we didn’t feel rushed at all. would recommend“

“Lovely place to celebrate the Chinese New Year!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“食物美味，环境优美，服务很棒，下次再来“

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

“Super good food and friendly staff, our group of 5 people each ordered our own thing and were surprised at the portions, if going in a group it may be helpful to figure out a few dishes the party wants to share and then order and divide, that's what we did and it was a great way to taste so many amazing and tasty dishes!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great spot for all things dimpling, noodles, and cooked veggies! I came here for the first time on a trip 2 years ago and had to make a special trip back this time. My whole family loves it. We got a variety of noodles, dumplings and veggies. Our favorite things were the Dan Dan noodles and green beans. It’s located right next to Japan town in a cute shopping area. Will be back next time we’re in town!“

“Bring cash! Self-seating, so bring someone to save your spot or grab the bar seating against the wall. Order at the counter, your number gets called. Condiments are up front except Sriracha which is at every table.

Came on a Tuesday for a late lunch and it was still packed — clearly social media is driving a lot of tourists here for the rice rolls. Got the Rice Roll Express Roll out of curiosity but wished I'd gone with the Shrimp Feast instead. Not bad, just not my favorite. Also wasn't asked about my optional topping and ended up with cabbage by default, so speak up when ordering.

Would come back to try the Shrimp Feast.“

“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.“

“I was walking by and saw the large boba tea sign and decided to check out the place. I tried the Mango Pamelo Sago with 25% sweet and it was delicious. Friendly and helpful people too .
I will try some of the food items the next time I am there“

“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“

“An egg noodle shop on Ellis Street in Little Saigon. The braised duck leg noodle soup is the bowl to order, the wontons deserve their following, and the homemade soybean drink is the right thing on the side. Ten to twenty dollars a head, and the taste does not drift between visits, which regulars notice. Thank you for the steady bowls. Five stars.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“I would love to come back here and try more of the menu! Everything was phenomenal and one of a kind. I’ve never seen a menu like this. Great experience having insanely good food and getting to try new things! We went in a group with a mix of vegans and omnivores ordering off the vegan menu and we all loved everything we got. The flavors of the vegan meat were incredible. I’d rate this 5 stars if I could! 11/10 might be one of the best food experiences I’ve ever had. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-01“

“Really enjoyed the Mala spicy fish fillet mixian! The broth was the highlight deep, flavorful, and super comforting. The fish tasted fresh and tender, and the noodles soaked up the flavor really well. The restaurant felt clean and cozy, and the service was friendly. There was no long wait when we went. The prices are reasonable too. Definitely will come back!“

“Nan hot pot is one of my favourite place for hotpot in SF area. The This place provides various kinds of meat and vegetables and some small dishes. Seafood here taste fresh, i like the prawn with shells. American kobe beef toro is tender and delicious. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and welcoming during our visit.“

“The food was a great mix of Latin and Cantonese flavors. It brought back many childhood memories of Chinese food in Northern Mexico while growing up. The owner was extremely warm and welcoming in sharing her cuisine that is from her home and heart.“

“Classic Chinatown spot that delivers solid, honest Chinese comfort food. We ordered several dishes — a spicy noodle broth loaded with bean sprouts, scallions and chili oil that had real depth; a wonton noodle soup with generously filled dumplings in a clean broth; a sautéed offal dish with red onion and chili that was bold and well-seasoned; and what appeared to be a hot & sour soup with good body. Everything came out hot and fresh. The menu is trilingual (Chinese/English/Vietnamese) with a wide variety at reasonable prices. Service is efficient in true Chinatown style — don't expect pampering, do expect the real deal. A reliable stop if you want to eat well without fuss in the heart of SF's Chinatown.“

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

“Came here after a nice stroll in Golden Gate Park, and it was probably the best decision we made. We ordered the dry chicken, crispy Hong Kong–style noodles, and eggplant stir-fry. The portions were generous, and all the dishes were excellent.“

“Everything is just great!!! From your time waiting till you’re served, is wonderful.“

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

“Dumpling Bites catered my client’s birthday party in San Francisco on Sunday, and they were absolutely amazing! They pulled off a last-minute miracle for us and were professional, reliable, and right on time. The food was delicious, and our guests loved everything.

A special shout-out to Jason, the manager—he is truly the best! He was incredibly helpful, responsive, and made the entire process stress-free. I highly recommend Dumpling Bites for any event and will definitely work with them again!“

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

“The food was excellent. Promot service too. Scallion (onion) pancakes are on point! Dumplings are steaming hot off the stove.“

“I worked here before and when it first opened!!! Such happy memories and so happy to see it’s still thriving!“