WenChang dumpling restaurant

1650 Balboa St, San Francisco
(415) 702-6156

Recent Reviews

Corina Lange

We didn't realize this place was cash only until we arrived, so as a workaround, we ordered online and checked out using square payments. Fortunately, we were still able to dine in, and the hostess checked in with us and brought us water. The food was solid, not the best I've ever had but nothing wrong with it. It’s a good place to share a meal with friends or family; just don’t forget to bring cash!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

K. Nena

Eggplant w/ basil and kung pao beef were our favorite. Hot & sour soup was the best we’ve ever had after 40 years. Service was over the top. Thank you for a great evening out.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

One Of Us

What a lovely neighborhood restaurant!This family-run Chinese restaurant has a wonderful neighbourly vibe to it:The place is casual, the service is friendly, and the food is comforting and delicious.Frankly, it felt like eating at someone's kitchen table.Just note, they only accept cash.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian dumplings and stir fry options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Dumplings

Sarah De Lazzari

Amazing food for great value! We were blown away by the quality and portion sizes. Will definitely be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken, Xiao Long Bao' Soup Dumplings, Shrimp Dumplings

Úrsula Junque

This place is amazing! Small, but once you get inside you know you’re up to something. Portions are big, service is fast. Everything tasted was absolutely delicious, but the crispy chicken with red chilly oil takes the crown. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken, Dumplings

Josch Pixel

It is nowhere near anything and you arrive cash only. Just pay taxes and arrive in 21st century. Charge a markup for credit cards if you want

Elizabeth Jones

Wish I had taken photos of the best Chinese food we’ve ever had. This is a tiny hole in the wall and so phenomenal. We had the honey sesame chicken and it was big chunks of chicken breast perfectly (lightly) breaded and crispy. The chow mein was really excellent as well. We will be making special trips to this side of the city again just for this food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elaine

Food was delicious. They walked past our table with the chow mein and it smelled so good we had to order it. It did not disappoint. Soup dumplings were delicious as was the honey sesame chicken.Family run. Small. Only a few tables that were full before we got there and after we left. Constant to go orders being picked up. Was cash only. We will come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken, Xiao Long Bao' Soup Dumplings, Dumplings, Soup Dumplings

Cadz0027

One of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve ever eaten at.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken, Xiao Long Bao' Soup Dumplings

SRND3R Music

Legit the best chinese spot EVER. We may move to San Fran for their orange chicken.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Curtis Berry

Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had in my life. Everything was cooked to perfection and came out quick. The food was extremely tasty. I will drive 2.5 hours just to eat here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Xiao Long Bao Juicy Inside, Dumplings, Soup Dumplings

Navin Iyer

Great local find in the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken, Soup Dumplings

Elie York

FANTASTIC FOOD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LIL MOM AND POP

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quentin Riffard

It's probably one of my favorite Chinese places. Their soup dumplings are incredible. You should also try the chow mei, honey sesame chicken, general Tsao chicken, and the baos. The place is small but very warm and friendly. It is a great neighborhood restaurant for a casual family dinner.Kid-friendliness: They are very accommodating for kids

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 4 Seasons Chow Mein, Sour Soup, Honey Sesame, Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken, Xiao Long Bao Juicy Inside, Dumplings, Shrimp Dumplings, Soup Dumplings, Bao, Hot & Sour Soup

Gabriel L

Very small place in a quiet area - but don’t let that fool you, the food is great and pretty affordable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dumplings

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