Sam Wo Restaurant

713 Clay St, San Francisco
(415) 989-8898

Recent Reviews

Tiffany Erickson

Nice experience. Only complaint would be we kept trying to add a large bowl of rice and she didn't want to let us order it because she felt we already ordered too much rice but the kids only wanted plain sticky rice lol. Please let your customers buy the food they want even if it seems like too

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Joel Bay

I got some noodle soup to go, the noodle and soup weren’t kept separate so the noodles were soggy. The container was 90% noodles and 10% soup. Noodles were soggy and flavorless would have rather had instant noodles.Staff was nice and I’m sure it would have been better with proper packaging/dining in, but I wasn’t able to eat the food so I have to give it one star.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Papaya Pecs

Good food. Not worth it.Terrible employees. Waiter didn't understand anything we tried to say in English. Cashier was really rude. Instead of asking nicely if we can increase our tip. She started to insult us in Chinese with another employee. Infront of our faces.You give good tip for good service, right?If you don't give good service, what makes you entitled to any tip? Be grateful you got anything at all.Panda Express is better. In overall food quality and service.DO NOT COME HERE AT ALL!! GO TO THEIR NEARBY COMPETITORS IF YOU REALLY WANT TO EAT IN THIS AREA!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Daniel H Charles

They have a gluten free

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Fried Rice

Manu Sudevan

Good Chinese food in China town! We tried Wontons soup and mixed vegetables fried rice and both were good. Service was quick and price was less for each dishes and good quantity. It is a 100 plus years old Chinese eatery with limited seatings and ambiance.Recommended to others for good Chinese food in Chinatown.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Soup

Michelle Wang

Delicious! Absolutely worth the price and visit. I would definitely go again and try other dishes. Here are the BBQ pork noodle rolls and the egg over shrimp fried

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork Rice Noodle Roll

Emeline T.

My boyfriend grabbed takeout for us from here for a late lunch around 2pm on a Saturday. He ordered maybe 10-15 mins ahead and the food was ready when he arrived. We got chow fun with chicken and dry duck noodles (pictured) and an order of rice noodle rolls (chang fen) with BBQ pork (not pictured). I didn't go to pick up, so I can't speak to the interior or service, but the food was really tasty! Great flavors, generous portion sizes, and pretty reasonable prices. The duck noodles were especially flavorful and all the meat seemed to be pretty good quality! Next time I'm near or in Chinatown I hope to come back!

Charles S.

Chinese might be so good and affordable. Sadly the staff was not welcoming, slow, and not attentive.

Strickland V.

This place was absolutely amazing!!!! My husband and I shared a bowl of the beef stew wonton soup!!!! Wow I must say was very flavorful, the wontons were filled with meat, didn't care too much for the egg noodles but overall for $10 was great!!!! Will definitely visit again! The service was very good as well! Small little laid back place!

Rene R.

Went here for the first time during the Chinese New Year festival. We had beef with string beans and shrimp scrambled eggs with rice. They were both delicious! Service was friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable. We'll be sure to come back again.

Andrea L.

I was warmly welcomed and had the tastiest Kung Pao Chicken ever. My first impressions is a clean and beautiful space with Chinese décor.

veronica nguyen

Got the bbq pork rice rolls. Service was quick. $10 credit card min. Good, cheap food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Samantha L

food came fast. We came here looking authentic Chinese for a good price and found it! Many options if you’re vegetarian, the bathroom was clean and there was a a great atmosphere inside (not too crowded at the time we went, they also have an upstairs level for seating).

Food: 5

Jim Tan

Simple, fast and delicious chinese comfort food at SF Chinatown. Must order is the BBQ pork roll and the mustard sauce!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alessandra G.

I have been here twice to my knowledge but my family has been here many times as it is a staple restaurant if you're in China town. Both times they were very crowded but both times it was during the Chinese New Year Parade. They are a pretty small place but they are great at keeping things moving and can get you in faster than you'd expect so don't let a line discourage you! This time we barely made in time so they were out of the bbq pork rolls It's ok we were just happy to get in before they closed. We had the following: Salt and pepper chicken wings Chinese broccoli in garlic sauce Stir fried green beans Broccoli beef Won ton noodle soup with shrimp and veggies And rice The standouts were: Chicken wings Chow main Wonton noodle soup Chinese broccoli with garlic Green beans The broccoli beef was lacking flavor and the beef was tough. Everything else was great though!

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