Ma's Dimsum & Cafe
$ • Chinese, Dim Sum, Noodles Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Ma's Dimsum & Cafe
Customers' Favorites
Chinese Bacon and Sausage with Chicken in Clay Rice Pot
Preserved Meat and Chicken Claypot Rice
Chicken and Mushroom Rice Claypot
Spareribs w Rice in Clay Pot
Chinese Bacon in Rice Pot
Claypot Chicken Rice
Eel Clay Pot Rice
Dim Sum
Soup
Ma's Dimsum & Cafe Reviews
120 ratings
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Great food - claypot was well textured and ingredients were great. Service was kind as well
This is the best Cantonese clay pot in Chinatown! Go off hours to avoid the line.
Food ok. Place slightly too dirty
Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 8PM |
Ma's Dimsum & Cafe is a humble, hole-in-the-wall restaurant located in the heart of Chinatown in downtown San Francisco. Despite its unassuming appearance, the restaurant is known for its exceptional Cured Pork Ribs Claypot Rice, which is highly recommended by locals. The dining space is small, seating only around 10 tables, so it's best to call ahead and place your order to avoid the wait. The menu offers a variety of claypot rice dishes, including chicken and preserved meat, spare ribs and preserved meat, as well as frog and chicken with mushroom options. Customers praise the claypot rice for its authentic taste, crispy rice crust, and tender meats like beef, chicken, and oxtail. The crispy rice and flavorful meats are considered the highlights, with some reviews mentioning the eel clay pot as tasty despite minor issues. However, the space can be crowded, and larger parties might have to share tables, as seating is limited. While the dim sum may be average, the claypot rice dishes are the true standouts, offering a comforting and delicious dining experience.