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    City Chopsticks

    3.6 (496 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    1. Hot and Sour Soup and 1. Sweet and Sour Pork
    Rudy H.

    I was bored this evening and kinda hungry after work. As I walked home my initial thought was heading to the Korean restaurant on Sutter Street and get my favorite grilled chicken gizzards, but for some reason I ended up here. Dang it, one more block! Anyway, I just live directly across the street. Maybe it was the convenience of not having to walk back one block up, I didn't know. I ordered sweet and sour pork & hot and sour soup. The sweet and sour pork batter was hard as rocks and hot & sour soup was too salty. Dang it, it was just one more block.

    Wire found mid-bite

    I've loved coming here since I moved, but after finding this metal object in my food as I was literally chewing, I would never eat here again. Such a hazard.

    1. Hunan General Tso's Chicken
    April E.

    Was walking by after looking at Christmas lights and decided to stop in for dinner. It's a small hole in the wall shop, but definitely worth stopping in. The food was delicious, no weird textured chicken that you get at a lot of places. It was a bit pricey for the amount of food that you get but it's to be expected in the city. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try, I had the general tso chicken and white rice. The man that was working was kind and answered all of my questions without hesitation, great service.

    Beef Bean Curd
    Lisa X.

    Delivery lunch while working. Had this a while ago. Ordered the beef bean curd and an order of potstickers. Not a bad lunch, your average Chinese food. No interaction with service staff as this was a delivery. By the way, I read another review saying their phone number is wrong, so I just look it up and send Yelp an update. Here it is in case they don't update it or takes a few days. (Four-1-Five) 563-1085. Hope that helps everyone.

    2. General Tso's Tofu 2. Vegetable Chow Mein 3. Vegetable Delight
    Rachel S.

    This place is so good! They have amazing tofu. Definitely plenty of veggie options. They're super fast, too.

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    Michael B.

    Visited the city for a few days. Wanted an early dinner and wanted take out. Chinatown was in walking distance but the place I wanted to go to wasn't open. Ended up here. The photos I saw online didn't look too appetizing. But thought "it's San Fran! The worst Chinese is still pretty decent." I was wrong. This is a 2 star spot. That should tell you pretty much everything. I ordered the beef chow mein and the Hunan General Tsuo 's Chicken. The chow mein in comparison to every other chow mein I've had was lacking in flavor. It just felt like the bare minimum was done to cook it. The chicken was simply okay. Felt like it could have been tossed a bit better so that the sauce could be coated all over and not just on one side. Came in on a Tuesday around 4pm. There were a couple eating inside and two people picking up. The host was also the cook. So taking my order was a little slow. The seating area was okay. The ambiance was not memorable. Wouldn't eat here. It's clean. But because it's very casual. I would say it's probably more of a quick lunch spot rather than a date night spot. There was barely an aroma in the air when I entered and should have left at that point but I talked myself into it because it wasn't really expensive. It's about 10-13 dollars per item.

    Connor M.

    I feel like this store is a hidden gem on Bush Street. We came here on my friend's recommendation as she tends to come often. The restaurant seemed very casual and not a lot of people eating but they had a lot of delivery. We got seated right away and the food came out quickly as well. We thought that the portions and the pricing were good as well. As for the food, they were good. They seemed fresh and well made. I will definitely come again.

    1. Chicken Chow Mein

    Amazing staff, always fresh out the kitchen food. 10/10 recommend. Very cozy and traditional establishment.

    12. House Rice Plate
    Jon L.

    Decent spot for Chinese takeout in the Nob Hill area. Dependable delivery and friendly service. I've ordered in and done takeout and have been consistently satisfied. The rice plates are great for solo diners - just the right size for a meal with a little extra for later. The house rice plate has a nice mix of pork, beef, and shrimp with tender crunchy vegetables stir fried with a savory brown sauce with a slight kick of spice. Layer on the chili sauce for an extra kick. Comfort Chinese food and a great value for just over $10. Easy, no fuss weeknight meal option. City Chopsticks should be considered if you're in the hood.

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    Chow mien was odd and sweet. Shrimp were funky. That's long enough, not every review has to be a novel

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    Crab Rangoon + wonton soup!! My fav quick Chinese food- nothing fancy, good delivery and easy

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    1 year ago

    For take out-Good food at a good price- and fast! Especially enjoyed the Shanghai noodles and broccoli beef

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    Food is always on point! Tend to always order take out and it's ready pretty fast but quality is always excellent

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    They're horrible. The food is terrible, it came out cold, and the portions are tiny. They're the worst Chinese food in SF. THE WORST.

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    San Tung

    San Tung

    4.1(8.8k reviews)
    3.6 miInner Sunset
    $$

    The Wings. There's two kinds, but I think it's the original braised chicken wings. Get them, have…read moreyour life changed.

    So we finally got here! The line was long, but honestly the wait wasn't bad at all -- probably only…read morearound 30 minutes considering how far down we were on the waitlist. Once they started calling tables, it moved really fast. When we were seated, we ended up sharing a table with two other groups of two. I actually didn't mind it at all because there was still enough space between everyone to have privacy. It also made the experience feel more social -- I ended up chatting with the people to my right and left about the food. Everything we ordered was really good. Their popular dry fried chicken absolutely lived up to the hype and was probably my favorite thing on the menu... besides the cherry pork. I feel like nobody talks about the cherry pork enough! It was SO good -- kind of like a sweet-and-sour pork without the sour. I dipped it in soy sauce because I loved the sweet and salty combo together. The dumplings were also really good. The wrapper was thin and delicious, but my boyfriend said he wished they had a little more protein filling and less leek. The green beans are always a hit. The only thing I probably wouldn't order again was the black bean sauce noodles. Maybe I just expected a different flavor, but to me they honestly tasted like regular lo mein. I'm also not a huge noodle person in general, so I'd probably skip them next time and order something else instead. Forgot to mention their prices are on point! Definitely recommend to any of the tourists. I think the weight is definitely worth it and I love being able to take home my leftovers and eating them for lunch and dinner the next day.

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    Inside

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    Garlic string beans

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    Four Kings 四大天王 - sichuan cabbage

    Four Kings 四大天王

    4.2(430 reviews)
    0.5 miChinatown
    $$$

    Throwback to the 90s with good food, fun atmosphere, and friendly staff. Imagine all the 90s HK pop…read morestars and movie stars, they're all here on the walls! We ended up ordered 1/3 of the menu, probably. Everything from their speciality squab to the limited time menu items like Singaporean chile crab. Everything was really delicious (only complaint is the crab sauce drowning the bread, order the bread to be on the side to avoid this situation). The popular dessert item was the red bean shaved ice, which was very nice to balance out the meal.

    WHAT A GEM in SF Chinatown! 5.0…read more Hubby secured hard to get reservations and the very next day, I see a friend post her visit on IG Stories. I asked her, "What's good?" Her response... "Everything!" That's all one needs to say. At the entrance, clearly marked are signs reading, "Reservations" and "Walk-ins". Since we had reservations, we waited only a few minutes to get seated at the bar. The bar makes it easy to converse with your partner and to peer over as the fire from the range springs up from the kitchen. Our server brought us some "Free Bites" of roasted peanuts and smashed cucumbers. She was such a pleasant lady with quite the wit that made me laugh between courses. We ordered a full bottle of Negori sake. Note: if you do not finish the sake bottle, they cannot pack it to go for you, so drink up! Obviously, we couldn't order everything on the menu. For our first visit, we definitely wanted their special dish, Fried Squab. It was delicious! The meat was moist and the dipping salt with Sichuan peppercorn paired perfectly! Just don't focus too much on the visual... the head and claws. Hot Mustard Jellyfish Salad ~ I loved the "crunch" of the jellyfish and the hot mustard marinade was just spicy enough to start a slow burn up the nose. Beef Chow Fun Noodles ~ Delicious and so very savory. I was amazed at how flavorful this dish was without being salty. Clay Pot Rice w/Chinese Sausage & Bacon ~ Loved how the entire pot was seasoned nicely. The sauce did not only sit at the top, but penetrated deep down into the rice. XO Escargot w/Milkbread ~ I've only had French Escargot and these are just as good, if not better! Fish Fragrant Eggplant ~ Another savory and very umami dish. Red Bean Shaved Ice ~ Always a refreshing dessert. Dig in for the surprise in the center. We had such a nice, cozy dinner here. Even while at the bar, we never felt for lack of space. They paced the dishes out perfectly, so there was always room to eat and enjoy. Looking forward to returning and trying more items on the menu.

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    Palette Tea House

    Palette Tea House

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    1.3 miRussian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    A beautiful Michelin-recognized tea house experience with amazing service, flavorful food, and a…read morereally unique atmosphere. Stopped by Palette Tea House with The Kid after FoodieLand thinking we were just coming for tea... and ended up having a full experience. We sat at the communal high-top table in the center of the restaurant, which has a small pond built into it with little goldfish and even a tiny rubber duck sitting on the rock formation -- such a cute detail and definitely adds to the ambiance. Our server Ken was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He recommended the Iron Goddess tea, which ended up being excellent. The Kid ordered the Milk Aroma Oolong, which surprisingly tasted almost like milk tea even though it's just brewed tea. Each tea comes with its own kettle, and Ken even came back to refill the hot water for us. For food, we ordered the Wagyu Beef Fried Rice, which was a huge portion and easily shareable. Very flavorful and well prepared. We also tried the Sichuan Seafood Dumplings and the Iberico Pork Dumplings, both of which were delicious. One order is definitely enough to share. The dumplings come with several dipping sauces including soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, hot mustard, and a cilantro-based sauce that had a slightly sweet, horseradish-like flavor that really stood out. Service throughout the meal was amazing. Even without a reservation, we were seated immediately. As a Michelin-recognized restaurant for 2025, it definitely felt like a special treat and lived up to the experience.

    Out to a new place for dinner with family…read more Palette Tea House Server - Westley, was so good in helping us pick the best dishes and drinks. Jordan Chardonnay, 2022 Russian River CA Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 Alexander Valley, CA Fort Point Villager IPA Dinner Chinese Olive Fried Rice Cumin Spicy Lamb "Longevity" Noodle Palette Soup Dumpling "XLB" Sampler (5 Pieces) Chicken Soup Dumpling "XLB" (3 Pieces) Black Swan Tara Puff (2 Pieces) Lotus Wrap Abaline Sticky Rice Wok Fried Gai LAN and Shitake Mushroom Desert Steamed Custard Dumpling Durian Custard Bao Wow, I could not say which one was my favorite dish. Every dish was great. In addition to the deserts. The deco was real nice and colorful. The had Peking Ducks all set for roasting on display. Must visit.

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    Palette Tea House
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    Hon's Wun-Tun House

    4.1(665 reviews)
    0.5 miChinatown
    $$

    With plenty of restaurants trying to get you thru the door in Chinatown, I was so happy to try out…read moreHon's Wun-Tun House! There will be a little bit of a wait if you come at lunchtime, but the changing of tables is so quick, it's worth the wait. My table got many items to try out, including a number of dumplings and main dishes. We have no complaints! The servers were on top of their game, and every time a menu item was brought out, they would cross it out at the table, to ensure all our food was brought out. Each dish came out piping hot (especially the dumpling and wontons), and my favorite main dish was definitely the Braised Seafood + Tofu in Clay Pot. Pair that with some rice and your set. This place was such a vibe! Totally recommend; all our food came out quick --- everything was made-to-order, and they got nothing wrong. 10 out of 10!

    Memorial weekend Saturday - got walking in that day, I asked the person who sat us if any of the…read morenoodle dishes had soy (they all have soy), she asked if I was gluten-free and I said no, allergy to soy so I will get something else. This person who took our order asked if there were any allergies, I said soy and her eyes lit up while she calming asked, 'soy-sauce', and I list soysauce and all the soy things that fall in that umbrella. I order my item, the chicken wings and item to share: the pan-fried dumplings, while my partner ordered one of the noodle soups. She comes back later and points out that the noodle soup has soy - much apperciated because people sometimes share, etc. And I said it was just for my partner. -- The chicken wings were plump, crispy, the first two were 'heathly', didn't taste the salt, and the rest were packed with flavor. If you're looking for consistency there is a #1 spot in Chinatown for chicken wings which I will not disclose in this review. But, otherwise, for flavor - I like it here. My partner said he didn't find the ones here oily but I said the bottom ones were a little and I did enjoy it. The panfried dumplings - the meat was succulent and delicious, I didn't think there was enough soup, these ones are smaller than other places, but the meat is massive. They were good, not my favorite ever, but I think the meat was the best hands-down anywhere. - It was very busy with perhaps locals and tourists. The table on our left were these two white men in the architeture field - super vulgar and sexist talking about people they don't like, it would defintely be an HR red flag. And then to the corner on the right, there was this little family who hadn't had soup dumplings before - the grown kids ate with their hands and the parents with forks (I love to see people trying new things), I didn't see all of this going on but I asked my partner who kept looking over.. Yes, my partner was judging you but kudos to trying new things however it is. - For large parties - you'll have to wait awhile. QR waitlist kiosk thing in at the front. ** I truly apperciate food safety and staff being attentive which makes patrons more confident and are able to make more safely informed decisions when ordering.

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    Hon's Wun-Tun House - Come here to sign in. Then sit until they call you.

    Come here to sign in. Then sit until they call you.

    Hon's Wun-Tun House - Braised Tofu + Seafood in Clay Pot

    Braised Tofu + Seafood in Clay Pot

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    Harborview Restaurant & Bar - Dim sum much?

    Harborview Restaurant & Bar

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    0.9 miFinancial District
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    It's a nice Memorial Day weekend so we came back for dim sum. We were pleasantly surprised the dim…read moresum was much better than the last visit. The service was also attentive. Our server Shao was helpful and quick to respond. They have plenty of outdoor tables, as well as indoor seating. Shrimp dumplings were 5/5 (plump and fresh) Sui mai were on point 4/5 Honey BBQ pork 3.5/5 Walnut shrimp 5/5 Steamed spareribs 4/5 Steamed Chinese broccoli 4/5 BBQ pork pastry 5/5 Steamed peach bun 5/5

    I keep wanting to like this place so I keep coming back to try it and each time I am reminded why I…read moredon't want to come back. What's good. The view is great What not so great. Everything else. Food should be better prepared. Thought they have a Michelin star and food is so sloppy for the price they charge and the service always felt robotic. We had whole duck and the soup $80 and the duck came with bones! Wow. Z&y Beijing duck for similar price is way better. The soup came out also more watery also with bones and mustard green. It was just okay but unimpressive The braised tofu and vegetable for $28 is again just average. I was going to give this a three star but then a 20% gratuity is auto added for our table for 2 people. Plus the final check still comes with room for tip. So if someone didn't hear that gratuity was included already they can accidentally overtip. Shady business practice. Alas a lipstick on a pig and I have tried this place at least 5 times over the last 5 years. I keep thinking they may improve. I am wrong and won't be back. It's a place for show but doesn't really have refined Chinese food.

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    Black Sesame Mochi with Grated Peanut

    Harborview Restaurant & Bar - Enjoy dining or Happy Hour on our spacious patio!

    Enjoy dining or Happy Hour on our spacious patio!

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