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Got carry out so I gave them four stars based on friendliness of the staff who took my order and promptness of the food preparation. The food itself was tasty, although pricey, and the prices on the menu were not accurate. the waitress taking my order verbally told me that everything was some percentage higher, which I couldn't just calculate in my head for each item, so just take that into account when ordering. Given the inflated prices, I would say that the prices are somewhat higher than several Chinese restaurants. Cumin lamb, which is my usual favorite was $23, which is usually closer to or less than $20 at other places. Also did not try their hot pot which is their specialty so need to factor that in as well. read more

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We traveled 45 minutes to try this restaurant. From the reservation you'd think this restaurant is extremely popular but it's not. They kept on reminding you that they keep your table for 10 minutes only but when you arrive there are only 2 other tables. The restaurant is trying to be a Mongolian hot pot with the decoration but honestly it's a Sichuan hot pot place. Everyone working there is from Sichuan and the flavor is Sichuan style except that the spicy soup base is not very spicy. They however do they grilled lamb leg and ribs. The ribs are pretty good. As for the hotpot there aren't a lot of choices when especially seafood and there is really only two choices of lamb. They also don't give a lot of pieces for the price. The one thing that set them apart is the lamb spine (Chinese call them lamb scorpion) which is popular in many Northern Chinese restaurants (Bejing). They are more fresh here than some other restaurants that sell them here in the Bay Area. So here is my suggestion, if you want the lamb spine or even the lamb ribs you can come here. If you want hot pot there are so many other choices. Service is alright except they didn't inform us of the price increase (10%) until when we pay and that's actually against the law. Price is high for what you get and there is a lack of choices for hot pot ingredients. read more

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Love it so much! Especially their lamb pot was so yummy and not gamy at all. The owner and waiters were really friendly and helpful as well. Highly recommend. read more

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Suzuko S.

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It was my first time at a hot pot place that had chimichurri as part of the dipping sauce and it was SOOO good, I really enjoyed it. We ordered tomato soup based for the first time and was surprised how good it was, kept drinking the soup until my stomach was full lol Services was great! Very friendly. I like that the place feels like eating at home, which is uncommon at a hotpot place. It was clean and spacious. Definitely a nice way to end the night if you are looking for a soupy dish. read more

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Pauline N.

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Really delicious hotpot spot in Inner Richmond! It's at the end of Clement st, a bit a aways from the busy part of Clement st. It can be easy to miss but for sure I must try! Not only was the hotpot delicious and a fair price, the staff were also super nice. I had the classic spicy broth and it was great. The add on plates are pretty large too. I was expecting smaller plates, so we ended up ordering way too much food. All the ingredients seemed fresh and good quality. Our total, for 2 people, ended up being around $100 but we could've left out a few plates. Overall, the price is fair and the food was delicious. Really enjoyed everything! read more

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Warning- place is closed temporarily. Went across town after this place accepted our reservation online, even texting me throughout the day asking me to confirm I'm coming. Turn your reservation system off!!!!! read more

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Evelisa G.

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Ever since Happy Lamb closed downtown, i've been on a mission to find the best hot pot. After trying a few places, i am so happy we took a chance and tried this hidden gem. I now cannot stop raving about the quality of the food here ! and the service was wonderful - the experience felt warm, as if being welcomed into someone's home. Ordered the spicy lamb bone spine broth (which has lots of meat in it!) and mushroom broth . Definitely good to balance the spicy with a savoury and veggie based. So many pieces of lamb with meat on the bone...tender and perfectly cooked. The quality of the meats were also excellent (beef and lamb) sooooo flavourful, great price. For anyone who is a nerd of hot pots, you will not be disappointed. will be coming here regularly! read more

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Earlier tonight, we had a fantastic dining experience at DNM Hot Pot. Additionally, I think we had some of the best customer experience ever at any hot place I've ever been to, so hats off to the amazing staff and kitchen! Everything arrived very quickly, which was awesome. The dishes were well-prepared, super clean and fresh, and the sauce area was really well stocked. Honestly, we had little to no regrets on any of our meat selections and toppings. I'd go again in a heart beat - it's well worth the cost, travel and time! We also got relatively lucky too, as it was a relatively slow day and we got the restaurant to ourselves. Maybe that would explain the wicked fast service and superb customer experience. However, something tells me they'd be equally as good during a busy season too! Tonight, DNM Hot Pot delivered the perfect atmosphere for me to catch up with a good buddy. Great work, DNM Hot Pot. We'll be back for sure! read more

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This feels like a nice neighborhood joint for hot pot. The staff was nice enough to explain the menu and how to order on the app. Love the decor! The place was so clean too. We got the classic spicy and the tomato broth, then started going ham on the hot pot items. Definitely get some lamb, they seem to specialize in it. The classic spicy was some of the best hot pot broth I've had! So many peppercorns in it, which have an awesome tingly cooling effect. The sauce bar was a little lacking for the extra price, but I appreciated all the pickled garlic. I probably ate 3 cups of it! read more

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Kevin A.

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Friendly hostess helped us pick the dishes. They were delicious. The ambience was very good with just the right kind of lighting. They also have a very clean restroom. read more

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DNM was overall a good option for a la carte hot pot. Our waiter was very friendly and quick, we got our order within a few minutes. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. I loved the mushroom broth, I recommend that with adding some spice from the sauce bar to give an extra kick! While everything was good quality, I did think the meats were pricey (around $15 per portion) . I think DNM is a great option if you're craving hot pot but not hungry enough to make AYCE worth it. However if you are hungry, an AYCE would definitely be more worth it. read more

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Rich, flavorful, and reasonably priced Mongolian hot pot. The lamb broth was delicious, and there's a wide array of sauces and spices for everyone to choose their own additions. Nice space (including a giant mural) and people too. Fun setting for family and groups. read more

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This was my first time at a Mongolian style hot pot restaurant. We ordered the half lamb spine soup and a non-spicy soup. I was initially scared by the lamb soup because it was SUPER spicy on first taste, but it's really just the layer of oil on top that's spicy. The lamb itself was flavorful but obviously mainly a lot of bones to pick through and not too much meat. The other ingredients we ordered were fresh and plentiful. I left feeling satisfied, warmed up, and most importantly, full. The main highlights for me about the experience were how flavorful the soups were, how big the pots were, and the pickled garlic at the sauce bar. It provided some much needed acidity and zing to cut through the meat and broth. I will definitely be back to try other soups and ingredients because the quality here is great! read more

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Anny L.

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We were in the neighborhood and stumbled upon DNM Hot Pot. Inside the restaurant was very spacious and the service was quite fast. Never had Mongolian hotpot before so was very stoked to try. Opted for half special spicy lamb and half mushroom and that was the perfect combo! Would definitely come back for more! read more

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Lisa X.

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After almost a two years (?) hiatus, DNM is back! DNM stands for The Greater Inner Mongolia. Their classic broth is one of our favorites. On this visit, we got the classic broth and a tomato broth along with alot of the hotpot goodness. This hotpot place is not an AYCE. But we still love it because their hotpot is so good! Especially love their make your own sauce station where you can build your ultimate dipping sauce! I also love that they have the tong hau (chrysanthemum greens) which some may find a bit strong in flavor but for some reason, I love it, especially with their classic broth. Minus a star because some of the thin slices of beef on this recent visit doesn't seem as quality, but hopefully that is just a one-off. read more

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Katie C.

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This is the only restaurant in SF that I know to serve lamb back bone hot pot. I crave their broth every time its get raining and cold in the bay area. This broth is not msg broth. It's full of flavor and you can taste that they cooked for a long time. Just minus 1 star because it's kinda expensive. read more

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Lily L.

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My favorite hotpot in the city!! The service is great (staff members brought me yogurts when the brother was too spicy, but I loved it). read more

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Jenny Q.

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Mongolian hotpot with lamb spine satisfied my cravings! We also ordered a variety of beef and vegetable items and they were all huge portions and fresh. The lamb spine broth as well as the sour vegetable broth were particularly flavorful. Service was prompt and attentive. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants for lamb. Their main business is hot pot. But I came to this place mainly for their BBQ Lamb Rib and BBQ Lamb Leg. They are so good that I don't want to eat their hot pot anymore. If you just want to eat these BBQ lambs, you can also order other side dishes. The cold garlic cucumber is fresh and tasty. The noddles with sesame sauce is also highly recommended. read more

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Adel W.

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For a hotpot joint the ambiance is decent and clean, and service very nice. I wasn't too impressed by the selection of items, as it was quite small. The meats we got were both very tough (beef and lamb), and the broths lacked in flavor and depth. You also pay $3 per person to use the sauce bar! In the end the bill was about $47pp, which at that point you might as well go to AYCE spot elsewhere. read more

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Shuishi F.

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This place is great, authentic taste. Great lamb back bone soup. And the sliced lamb shoulder and lamb leg (hotpot meat dishes) also tastes great! One of the best in Bay Area! Also the chef and waitress are quite friendly :) definitely recommend this place! read more

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Alex L.

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Came on a whim and we had an amazing time. Excellent service, great meat and veggie options for hot pot and the broth is VERY good - I can eat the broth by itself! read more

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Alice H.

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We went for the Inner Mongolian Lamb Pot, a dish showcasing tenderloin and marrow bones slow-cooked in a simple yet savory broth flavored with fresh ginger and peppercorns. The flavors were delightful and the concept of hot pot added an interactive element to the meal. read more

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Echo C.

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Best Mongolian-style lamb hotpot in the Bay Area. Fresh meat and vegetables cooked in flavorful broth. I've been here multiple times across the past three years and have never been disappointed. Service has also gotten better this year. Nice environment for friend hangout and family dinner. read more

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Angie Y.

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I've been here twice and its one of the best hot pot places I've ever been to (my mom's favorite). My mom and I had never had Inner Mongolian style hot pot, although we eat hot pot often at home and in restaurants. This place really set the bar. The broth is bursting with flavor and warms your whole body after 1 sip. I love that they give you a bowl to drink the soup cause that is the best part. Honestly, the soup and broth have so much flavor that you probably don't need to get the sauce bar, but I still do... The 羊蝎子 lamb spine bones that come with the soup are plentiful and fall off the bone!!! The decor and space is full of Inner Mongolian style and it's a really fun experience to eat here! It is pretty expensive, as I warn everyone I recommend this place to, but for me, it's totally worth it. As a lamb lover, this spot is a must. read more

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Aaron H.

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Banger of a hot pot place, my go-to restaurant used to be Happy Lamb near Union Square but sadly they've shut down. DNM focuses on the Mongolian aspects of hot pot and this is immediately evident the moment you walk through the door. Lots of distinctly Mongolian decorations on the wall, the hot pot bowl is encased in a cool ceramic wall thing with elegant designs, the tongs appear to resemble antlers, etc. Food itself was super good, we got half mushroom broth and half classic spicy broth. Despite looking a bit clearer than other hot pot broths, they were both deeply flavorful. Sauce bar is comprehensive - you know they know their stuff when they're bringing out the leek flower sauce and whatever the red fermented bean tofu sauce is called. All of the ingredients we ordered were high-quality and good quantity (always gotta be on the lookout for places that give you like 5 thin pieces of meat per order...). Sadly I did not have the chance to try out a lot of menu items like the baked lamb leg or the special mongolian lamb pot. Total came out to like 90 bucks for a very solid meal for two. The staff was super friendly, the waitress kept calling me handsome (like in that way that aunties call nephews/young men handsome it wasn't weird at all) and was super responsive and quick when I asked for anything. Highly recommend DNM, this is my favorite hot pot spot in SF at the moment. read more

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Dave T.

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The #1 hot pot in SF hands down. The lamb bone stew is rich and delicious. All the choices--even vegetarian are also great. We love the service and the many options for the hotpot (vegetables and meats). The sauce station is also great. read more

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Matthew Z.

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Service was amazing, if you speak mandarin you will feel very much at home....some very authentic Chinese food that's pretty rare to find in SF! read more

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Claire Q.

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Great food! Very authentic Chinese hotpot. The staff are amazing, super friendly and helpful!

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DNM is now our favorite hot pot place in the city! The lamb broth is incredibly rich and tasty. Our waitress Lynne was super friendly. We are looking forward to coming back soon and bringing friends! read more

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Matthew F.

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Hands down, best hot pot in town. Lamb bone broth with vine pepper is authentic. Prepare for the spicy options. Everything is fresh as well. Staff is a lot of fun. read more

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Came here with friends. This place is unique in that it specializes in mongolian style hotpot. I liked the hotpot base as it came with meat and their sliced meat was also very good quality. read more

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Yan P.

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Very authentic sichuan food! The service is great and the dining area is clean and quiet. read more

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Fei S.

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Delicious food and excellent service! Highly recommended. They offered a big bowl of noodles to celebrate my daughter's birthday thank you! read more

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Junfeng Z.

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Pretty nice spicy Szechuan dishes here, I think here's the best Szechuan food restaurant in SF area. read more

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Great food and service. Always smiling, accommodating, and sharing food trivia with us. Will come back often.

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NO ALCOHOL SERVED HERE. bummer ): Don't get me wrong, DNM is good but for all you AYCE hot pot lovers, this is not the place to go. They offer 3 different specialty soups with lamb but for a half pot, that is already $35 and a full pot for $58. They also offer the basic pots for about $10 each. We chose the Inner Mongolian lamb pot which was full of flavor and marrow bones. After the soup, you can choose a variety of meats and veggies just like other hot pot places. However, their menu is very limited compared to other places in the city. And if you want unlimited sauce, it's $2.50 per person. We ordered 3 veggies, pork intestine, tripe, and 2 meats. The meats were really drying so I wasn't a big fan.The total came to be $120 without tip. If I were to come again, I probably will order the soup with a side of noodles. But would not come back for hotpot for the price. Simmer and IPOT is a better option for hotpot. read more

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Finally reopened after a 2+ year break during Covid, but man the soup bases and sauce cart are still kicking. Not all you can eat and frankly sometimes you need just a rich flavorful hot pot, and if you like lamb this is definitely your spot. Yes pay extra for the sauce cart read more

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1115 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118
Inner Richmond
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(415) 668-8666
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Hours

What time does DNM Hot Pot open?

DNM Hot Pot opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does DNM Hot Pot close?

DNM Hot Pot closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.DNM Hot Pot closes at 10:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMFri-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does DNM Hot Pot take credit cards?

Yes, DNM Hot Pot takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does DNM Hot Pot have a happy hour?

No, DNM Hot Pot does not have a happy hour.

Does DNM Hot Pot serve alcohol?

No, DNM Hot Pot does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does DNM Hot Pot allow dogs?

Yes, DNM Hot Pot allows dogs.

Does DNM Hot Pot have TVs?

No, DNM Hot Pot does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does DNM Hot Pot have outdoor seating?

No, DNM Hot Pot does not have outdoor seating options.

Does DNM Hot Pot have parking?

Yes, DNM Hot Pot has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does DNM Hot Pot have free WiFi?

Yes, DNM Hot Pot has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Our goal is to share authentic Inner Mongolian flavors with Bay Area food-lovers. All our hot pot broths and dipping sauces are made in-house, and we use the freshest ingredients to give you a unique DIY experience. We also offer authentic Inner Mongolian BBQ (lamb) and many vegetarian and vegan options.

History

Established in 2018.

3/16/2020 update To protect the health of our team, our guests and all of our SF neighbors, we have made the difficult decision to close temporarily starting Monday, March 16. We will closely monitor the situation to assess when to re-open. We treasure our opportunity to be a community gathering place and look forward to seeing you again. Stay well, and thank you for your support. Our restaurant grew out of Alex's love for cooking and sharing great food, especially food that reminds us of his home (Inner Mongolia in China). The name DNM represents what we love most about Inner Mongolia--big heart and big flavor. Eating hot pot is one of our favorite food memories from our years in China, and we can't wait to share the love and flavor with you! -Lorraine and Alex

Meet the Business Owner: Alex W.

We will be closed for dinner on Saturday, September 14 for a private event. Lorraine grew up in Boston, and Alex in Baotou, Inner Mongolia. We met in Shanghai in 2002 and bonded over our shared love of soccer and great food. In 2014 we moved to San Francisco, and while we don't play soccer as much any more, we still love big flavor and the memories they create.

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3.7 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill

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Sichuan cabbage

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Creamy potato salad with tofu dressing

606

4.6(560 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Takes reservations

Introduced two friends to 606 today and they loved it. The decor is a nice blend of the new and old…read moreChinatown. We ordered the house special Simon's chicken, String beans, beef chow fun and the Mongolian Beef, all delicious. Alvin, thank you for a delicious lunch. We can't wait to return.

606 had been on the list for quite a while given the great story of generational business ownership…read morein SF Chinatown, and also because the food simply looked delicious. I joined with a group of friends and we tried many things on the menu. The highlights included the fried chicken and honey walnut prawns. The service was also so, so friendly and attentive - it was around lunar new year and everyone was great even though they were so busy. Would definitely return.

Voted Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the USA! Thank you Yelp and our wonderful and supportive customers!

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Chong Qing Xiao Mian

4.1(1.4k reviews)

The food was too good and I forgot to take a photo honestly so here's a photo of my friends one…read moreafter she ate. (Literally giant servings) Sometimes longer lines and you may have to sit at the community table. Service is pretty order and then get your items in 10m as expected. Ambiance tends to be lots of small tables talking and chatter but also efficiency rather than sitting around. Their Pickled vegetables are also awesome and good bite of crunchy and flavorful

In the area, found the high rating ,but fell short…read more Two of us ordered: spicy beef noodle $17.95 dan dan noodle $17.95 seasonal vegetable $9.95 Soup did not have much flavor. Noodles overcooked. Meat on the beef noodle was kind of wild. Essentially all bone, nothing to even chew off. Veggie also did not match the one in the picture. Overall, not the best experience. Portion wise, they do give a lot of noodles? But that's about it. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing..not sure we would be back. On top of it all, 3.5% mandate tax :/ Street parking only.

3.1 mi•Russian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf

Interior

Beanjello in red chili sauce

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Single Cooked Noodle Soup

Palette Tea House

4.1(1.9k reviews)

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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YH-Beijing Duck House

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

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.

Peking Duck 北京烤鴨

Beijing roast duck 北京烤鸭 Limited amount served each day. Pre-order with reservation only. Thank you!

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Beijing roast duck 北京烤鸭 Limited amount served each day. Pre-order with reservation only. Thank you!

Z & Y Peking Duck

4.5(1.6k reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Private events

Phenomenal food! Our group of 5 ordered the whole peking duck, honey walnut shrimp, black pepper…read morechow mein, eggplant with garlic sauce, and mapo tofu with beef. Every single dish was incredible. Easily one of the best Chinese restaurants we have dined at, and we would all highly recommend! The peking duck is only available by reservation, so we would highly recommend booking ahead of time.

Great duck and lamb, cozy ambiance, friendly staff. We walked in at around 5 PM on Sunday and it…read morewas easy to get a table. Would recommend!

"北京烤鸭""Peking Duck."

Peking Duck with Caviar 北京烤鸭

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Black Pepper Beef Ribs 低温慢煮的黑椒牛肋骨 | Chinese Restaurant | San Francisco

Hon's Wun-Tun House

4.1(663 reviews)

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.

3.7 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

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

Braised Tofu + Seafood in Clay Pot

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E3 柱侯牛腩雲吞麵 Beef Brisket Wonton Noodle Soup | $14.95

Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge

4.4(948 reviews)

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.

Great as always! Salt n Pepper fish - 6/5 great!!…read moreHand cut noodles with chicken was ok - 3/5

4.2 mi•Financial District

Garlic noodles

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Salt & pepper tofu

Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.1(1.9k reviews)

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

Good dim sum in a nice location! So many great dishes. Where do I start? With the best!…read more Baked BBQ Buns with a sugar crust: The pork was slightly sweet, which is a good thing. Soft, soft bun. The crust makes it transcendent. Steamed Pork Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce: The sauce is very light, with a few black beans and peppers making an appearance. Steamed shrimp and chive dumplings: The shrimp pieces were large and the chive made it even better, Steamed har gow dumplings: Big and juicy pieces of shrimp inside of the dumplings went well with my requested chili sauce. Dessert: I liked that these egg tarts were on the smaller size since we were stuffed by this time and they were a perfect end to a great meal. Service was quick. They'll bring your water and tea almost immediately and take your order a minute later if you're ready. By 20 minutes later, all the dishes had been delivered. If you drive, get parking validation. Also a convenient walk from the BART/Muni station and cable car stop.