Four Kings is a truly unique dining experience with a fun, lively atmosphere that feels like a Hong…read moreKong-style yakitori bar with a modern twist. We started with the escargot and milk bread, which was incredibly garlicky in the best way. The escargot itself had an almost mushroom-like texture, with subtle Asian influences, though it also reminded us of classic American garlic butter. Regardless, it was delicious and a great way to start the meal. The kumquat highball was probably our favorite drink of the night--refreshing, balanced, and full of bright citrus flavor. The oolong tea was good, although we've had better elsewhere. The Xinjiang lamb skewer was an interesting interpretation, almost like a flavorful meatball rather than a traditional skewer, but it worked well. Our favorite dish was the claypot rice with Chinese sausage and bacon. Every bite was packed with incredible flavor, and the combination of smoky, savory, and crispy textures made it an absolute standout. The special of the day, fried sole with fermented mustard greens, was also memorable. The fish itself was excellent, but the dish had two distinct personalities. The side coated in the sauce had deep, savory flavors that felt unmistakably Asian, while the top with the mustard greens had a surprisingly Western character--we even thought we detected dill. It was an unusual contrast, but an interesting one. The dessert was also an interesting take on the mango pudding - strawberry sorbet was a nice addition with the mango pudding with almond flakes and real strawberries. Overall, Four Kings delivers creative, memorable food in a vibrant setting. It's the kind of restaurant that takes familiar flavors in unexpected directions, and we're already looking forward to seeing what they come up with next.

Getting a reservation here is nearly impossible so we decided to line up an hour before opening and…read moreended up first in the walk-in queue. Once they opened the doors we were seated immediately so the strategy paid off. The menu looked incredible across the board so we went in and tried almost everything. We ordered a ton for 2 people and had a lot to bring home. Here's the breakdown: Order these: Squab Liver Skewers: Rich and packed with flavor, a great way to start. I dont even like liver, but this was good! Typhoon Shelter Soft Shell Crab: Really well executed, would order again without hesitation. Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns: Simple but done perfectly. Singaporean Chili Crab with Fried Milkbread: Delicious but one note here. The bread is a bit much and doesn't add a ton to the dish. This would be even better served over noodles to soak up all that chili crab sauce. HK Black Pepper Steak: So juicy and flavorful. One of the standouts of the night. XO Escargot with Milkbread: Another winner. Beef Chow Fun Noodles: Genuinely the best chow fun I've ever had. Do not skip this one. Mapo Spaghetti with Beef: A fun and unexpected combination that really works. Salt and pepper squid skewers: Packed with protein. Super flavorful! Yuzu Sake: The perfect drink pairing for this menu. Skip these: Chong Qing Fried Hawt Rabbit and Peruvian Chicken Fried Rice were the two misses of the night. Save your stomach space for everything else. The flavors here are exceptional and the service matched it perfectly. Will absolutely be back and already trying to figure out how to snag a reservation next time!

Perfect atmosphere. Portions were just what I was looking for. Yummy and service was awesome.read more

The best Chinese restaurant in town. Strongly recommended for all of you who are looking for an…read moreamazing Chinese food.

Our server was so nice and friendly! She was smiling, happy and made us feel like a valued customer…read moreas soon as we sat down. This was our 1st time there and it was busy! I had the Dan Dan Noodles which I found to be very flavorful. Had the sticky rice shu mai (which was a different take on regular shu mai) and I did enjoy it. I liked how the wrapper was chewy. It's a small restaurant on Kearney St steps away from Chinatown and North Beach.

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 4/5 Overall: One of my go tos in Chinatown if I want noodles. The extended review... Food: Guilin Beef Rice Noodles - 4/5 - There's a hearty potion of beef and noodles and the flavor is quite nice. What u don't know is if you get a bone every single time. I may have just gotten lucky. Service: 4/5 - Friendly and attentive service. Ambiance: 3/5 - Seating is a little tight in this spot. Portion to Price: 4/5 - As I mentioned above the portions are quite good here compared to others.

Palette Tea House in San Francisco is always a pleasure to work with and visit for dining with my…read morefamily. I recently had the opportunity to work with their team again for a wedding at Fort Mason, and I've also DJed a wedding reception at their San Francisco location. Both experiences were excellent. I've DJed hundreds of Chinese style banquet wedding receptions and the staff at Palette Tea House are always on point with their food and service. Their staff is friendly, professional, and very easy to work with, which makes a big difference as a vendor in the wedding industry. They consistently provide great service, a welcoming atmosphere, and amazing food. I've also eaten at this location a couple of times with my family, and the food has always been really good! Their dim sum is especially good! Whether you're dining in or hosting a special event like a wedding reception, Palette Tea House does an amazing job everytime. I definitely highly recommend them!

Next-level, elevated dim sum experience! From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by the…read morebeautiful ambiance, vibrant colors, and stylish décor. Every detail created such a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was absolutely exceptional. Every dish was beautifully presented, fresh, flavorful, and unlike any dim sum we've had before. You can truly tell the chefs take great pride in every plate. A special thank you to our server, Henry, who made our experience even better. He was incredibly professional, friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about gluten-free options, which gave our family complete confidence dining there. As someone with multiple food sensitivities and a husband with celiac disease, that level of care means everything to us. If you're looking for an elevated dim sum experience with outstanding food, impeccable service, and a gorgeous atmosphere, this is the place. Highly recommend, and we can't wait to return!

BIG TIP: You need to make a reservation to order their famous peking duck…read more We walked in on a Sunday afternoon, no other customers. It was nice having the place to ourselves. But it takes them over an hour to prepare the duck, so we weren't able to try it. Everything else was pretty good, but nothing I'd really make the trek (and find difficult parking!) for. We got the duck cups, duck curry, corn soup, and chow mein. Next visit will be for the peking duck, hopefully sometime in the future when I can muster the mental bandwidth to try and find parking in the area again.

We just discovered our favorite peking duck @yh_beijing in SF…read more The skin was next-level crispy. It was not greasy, not heavy, just pure crunch. We tried it Beijing-style dipped in sugar and I was SHOCKED at how good it was Then they bring out the rest of the duck sizzling hot, wrapped in a lighter, thinner wrapper (as a Vietnamese girl, I usually love the sweet bao but this one let the duck shine) Tip: make a reservation since they serve it fresh and you might be too hungry to wait

The service was excellent and the workers were polite and pleasant. Not to mention the atmosphere…read morewas very lively as well. The hawthorn apple looked very realistic, and had a sweet, slightly jammy taste.

As a person who's from Beijing, this is literally the most authentic Beijing Cuisine that I've ever…read moretasted in the past 14 years in the States. Loved it!! Highly recommended.

Delicious Cantonese food my Cantonese family enjoyed! We came around 4:30 pm on a Sunday and joined…read morethe waitlist as they were pretty busy but only waited about 10 mins to be seated. Interior is pretty spacious and modern with a good amount of tables. We shared 4 dishes among 4 people and were full. Service was pretty quick. Portions are good though prices are on the higher end. -Wonton noodle soup (4.5/5): delicious! savory and juicy wontons, thin and chewy noodles, light and comforting broth -Seafood pan fried noodle (5/5): so good, one of the best pan fried noodles I've had! The sauce was nicely savory without being too salty or bland. Came with a variety of seafood -Salt & pepper pork spareribs (3.5/5): nicely seasoned and crispy though the spareribs were either too bony or fatty so there wasn't much meat

Came here to try the wonton noodles but everything was delicious! Added ourselves to the waitlist…read morefor an early dinner on Sunday around 4:30PM and they were pretty busy, though we only waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Ordered 4 dishes for 4 people and we were satisfied. Portions and prices are decent, service was good and they checked on us often Wonton noodle soup (4.5/5): wontons were plump and fresh, noodles were soft and thin. Broth was tasty, light and clear Seafood pan fried noodle (5/5): one of the best pan fried noodles I've ever had! Perfectly savory, neither bland nor salty, and lots of seafood! Salt and pepper pork spare ribs (3.5/5): nicely seasoned, but the spare ribs were either too bony or fatty so there wasn't much actual meat

Gave this a try for late breakfast or lunch while in town. Service was very prompt and easy to get…read morea table. Had soup dumplings, pork and shrimp sui mai and lastly Szechuan boiled beef in flaming chili oil. All were pretty good. Really liked the soup as it was the real deal with peppercorns and all. Would go back and try more things off the menu next time in town. Just was a light lunch so didn't experiment too much.

Another great visit at Osmanthus! Delicious food. Great service. Love the atmosphere…read more I am impressed with their tea selection. There's just so many to choose from! This visit we tried Alishang Milk Oolong. It was absolutely wonderful! It's not milky, yet it has a lovely milk feel.