My review is that of 1980s though this place was my favorite place then and now when I return to the City. We often went there after playing Golf. My favorite plate was Beef with Chinese Green in Hong Kong style and Clam in the Pod. We paid 3.00 to 5.00 bucks for a plate in the 80s.
Dennis Ng
Excellent food and great portions at great prices
A must-visit every time I’m in SF
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolina Sugiharto
Hidden.. yummy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J A
I wanted an authentic Chinatown eating experience. I definately got it here. The food was quite delicious as expected. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mauricio M
I came with my family members and ordered a few plates, the food was delicious, not too much salt. The price was decent, good customer service. Definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lemon Chicken
Brittney Spangler
loved the atmosphere, the pork fried rice and the location!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ruby Lucio
Large servings, great customer service, hidden restaurant, not the greatest atmosphere, a little dirty, food was really good though
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
tastysydney
Wonderful to hear that this restaurant has been around since 1885 (however it was under a couple of different names)! The location is a bit hidden as it’s located on basement level. The other customers who were dining here appear to be locals who come here regularly. I hope this restaurant stays as long as they can!
Great honest Cantonese food! We really loved the Pork Ribs in Spicy Salt (crispy & flavourful)! They also have lunch specials here. Their set menu are such great value if you’re a seafood lover.
Jeff Ho
Kam Lok is a classic SF Chinatown basement style restaurant. I've eaten here in the past and didn't post a review. Tonight, I had the runny egg shrimp chow fun $12. This was delicious with ample wok flavor. This dish can be challenging to make because chow fun and egg are kind of plain. That gravy has to be good. Their menu is limited if you are ordering fried rice, noodles and etc. It is more family style dishes orientated with only one page for rice and noodles. Not on the menu is crispy Hong Kong style noodles, which I love. If you ask, they will make it for you. So, don't rely too much on the written menu. Service was excellent.
Very authentic Cantonese food. The pork belly with preserved veg was mindblowingly delicious. So tender and juicy. Only cost $12 at lunchtime. What a deal! Service was fine. The decor was a bit rundown and the restaurant is in the basement so not much light. Would
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kennedy J
Very authentic Cantonese food. The pork belly with preserved veg was mindblowingly delicious. So tender and juicy. Only cost $12 at lunchtime. What a deal! Service was fine. The decor was a bit rundown and the restaurant is in the basement so not much light. Would
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Brian Bulkowski
if you are into old
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Anna Lobastova
The walnut shrimp and garlic green beans were phenomenal, some of the best I've had in my life. Complimentary tea served at our table was very nice. The garlic eggplant and mapo tofu were just okay. The service was great and I enjoyed the casual atmosphere.I hate to say this because I don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews for small businesses, and I hate that this was my biggest takeaway, but this was one of the dirtiest restaurants I've ever been to. Everything from the menus to the walls to the restroom was covered in a thick layer of grime. My aforementioned cup of tea had a fly in it; I got a new one, and there was an eyelash in it. Hopefully this can be an impetus for them to do some serious deep-cleaning soon.
Recommended dishes: Walnut Shrimp
T'shan Chamberlain
The service was really good, they recommended a beef dish which was lovely.
Food was horrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
My review is that of 1980s though this place was my favorite place then and now when I return to the City. We often went there after playing Golf. My favorite plate was Beef with Chinese Green in Hong Kong style and Clam in the Pod. We paid 3.00 to 5.00 bucks for a plate in the 80s.
Excellent food and great portions at great prices
A must-visit every time I’m in SF
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden.. yummy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wanted an authentic Chinatown eating experience. I definately got it here. The food was quite delicious as expected. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came with my family members and ordered a few plates, the food was delicious, not too much salt. The price was decent, good customer service.
Definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lemon Chicken
loved the atmosphere, the pork fried rice and the location!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Large servings, great customer service, hidden restaurant, not the greatest atmosphere, a little dirty, food was really good though
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wonderful to hear that this restaurant has been around since 1885 (however it was under a couple of different names)! The location is a bit hidden as it’s located on basement level. The other customers who were dining here appear to be locals who come here regularly. I hope this restaurant stays as long as they can!
Great honest Cantonese food! We really loved the Pork Ribs in Spicy Salt (crispy & flavourful)! They also have lunch specials here. Their set menu are such great value if you’re a seafood lover.
Kam Lok is a classic SF Chinatown basement style restaurant. I've eaten here in the past and didn't post a review. Tonight, I had the runny egg shrimp chow fun $12. This was delicious with ample wok flavor. This dish can be challenging to make because chow fun and egg are kind of plain. That gravy has to be good. Their menu is limited if you are ordering fried rice, noodles and etc. It is more family style dishes orientated with only one page for rice and noodles. Not on the menu is crispy Hong Kong style noodles, which I love. If you ask, they will make it for you. So, don't rely too much on the written menu. Service was excellent.
Restaurantji Recommends
Very authentic Cantonese food. The pork belly with preserved veg was mindblowingly delicious. So tender and juicy. Only cost $12 at lunchtime. What a deal! Service was fine. The decor was a bit rundown and the restaurant is in the basement so not much light. Would
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very authentic Cantonese food. The pork belly with preserved veg was mindblowingly delicious. So tender and juicy. Only cost $12 at lunchtime. What a deal! Service was fine. The decor was a bit rundown and the restaurant is in the basement so not much light. Would
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
if you are into old
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
The walnut shrimp and garlic green beans were phenomenal, some of the best I've had in my life. Complimentary tea served at our table was very nice. The garlic eggplant and mapo tofu were just okay. The service was great and I enjoyed the casual atmosphere.I hate to say this because I don’t enjoy leaving negative reviews for small businesses, and I hate that this was my biggest takeaway, but this was one of the dirtiest restaurants I've ever been to. Everything from the menus to the walls to the restroom was covered in a thick layer of grime. My aforementioned cup of tea had a fly in it; I got a new one, and there was an eyelash in it. Hopefully this can be an impetus for them to do some serious deep-cleaning soon.
Recommended dishes: Walnut Shrimp
The service was really good, they recommended a beef dish which was lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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