The Tenderloin. Everyone knows it for the mayak*, the World War Z situation, le dudu on the…read moremagnastrada... But few realize that the TL is also a cuisine Mecca, a deluge of flavors from every corner of Earth. Case in point, Mongol Cafe, visible from the windows of the 38. I've ordered take out lunches multiple times from here. The brownish burgundy gulyash came with an egg, and had a too-rich flavor in the form of sourness in the sauce, just like my previous Mongolian gulyash experience elsewhere. Not my thing. The Tsuivan is hearty, not noodles the way you'd think, but more like the starchy toothpicks you get when you grate a doughball. Well flavored with the fat of the meats it was cooked with. Very rustic. Very stick to your ribs. The buuz was good. And authentic, filled using chopped meat rather than regular ground meat. Bigger than a typical dumpling. Smaller than a bao. Another basic but hearty dish. Maybe you'll find the flavor bland, but you'll notice it. The huitsai is currently my favorite item from here so far. Having a subtle but hearty flavor profile like the other dishes, you can tell this is a Mongolian soup. The carrots, the fried potatoes, and the sliced beef are nice, but the hot soup with the meatballs made it for me. No buns came with the soup, but the noodles were a really nice and filling surprise. Huurshuur - imagine the Cantonese dim sum 咸水角 AKA fried mochi dumpling, but stuffed with the filling used for buuz. And flattened. The coleslaw is a no-go for me though. By American standards, the chop was too rough and thus the texture too hard. You know what's an item that I didn't think I'd see at a Mongolian restaurant though? Mongolian beef. We Cantonese made that dish but I guess the community asked for it or maybe Mongols do have a similar dish. I didn't ask. Potatoes and carrots instead of onions and pepper. Good but I like the huitsai more. You might notice that the restaurant has a cell phone number. You can and should order your lunch ahead by texting her. She does her best, but it's a one-woman show, and English isn't her first language. The prices on the website are definitely out of date though. Don't be discouraged if the door is locked though. She's there. This is the TL after all. Just give her a minute and you'll get to check out the display case full of Mongolian things. * Translate to Korean.

Very quaint homey restaurant…read more Old fashioned 1990s Got beef hot pockets homemade Acai with toppings..fresh quaint ..worth trying near Geary 2 drinks Nice experience

I didn't want to like this place at a $31 takeout price point, but wow, it completely exceeded my…read moreexpectations. I ordered the Mongolian beef, white rice, and hot and sour soup. The photos honestly do not do it justice, especially for takeout. Everything arrived hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. The Mongolian beef was tender with the perfect balance of sweet and savory, the rice was cooked perfectly, and the hot and sour soup was some of the best I've had in a long time. I was fully prepared to think it was overpriced, but after eating it, I get it. The quality, portions, and flavor were all there. If you're on the fence because of the price, just go here. You'll understand after the first few bites.

So I am biased here as I first ate at Henry's Hunan on my first trip to SF in college in 1986…read more It was the best I remember as I was really into spicy Chinese food. My buddies I drug there not as much. So this is a newer location and concept run by Henry's grandson and pretty small yet clean. My wife humored me and we opened the place up literally as he opened the doors at 11 on Sunday morning. We needed to get to the airport but I needed my Hunan fix. We just got the hunan dumplings and "harvest pork" with white rice side. He agreed with my assumption that it's twice cooked pork. I make these all myself and I use this pork dish to rate a Chinese restaurant quality. The dumplings were basically a steamed potsticker in a plate of light soy sauce, scallion, and small red chili pieces. Slightly spicy and very average but well made and tasty. The pork was fantastic from my standpoint, mostly because I didn't have to go through the twice cooked process and it was very well done. Unfortunately it was too spicy for my wife and she couldn't eat it..... she said she likes mine better but I don't spice mine as hard in consideration for my family and just add chili sauce to my serving. We were not hungry and didn't have time nor use for leftovers or we would have ordered the dry fried green beans and a noodle dish as well but I look forward to another shot earlier in a trip of eating in SF to experience more here or at the other Henry's location. Very nice fellow and chill place!

After trying Mensho, I understand why there's always a line! Once we were seated and ordered, the…read morefood came out quickly. The place itself is small so expect to be sitting next to someone. They do have plastic dividers on the table to separate parties though. I had the vegan GKO and was surprised by how creamy the broth was, especially for a vegan ramen. The vegan fried chicken was a creative twist, too. It looks like regular chicken karaage on the outside, but it's actually made with mushrooms! Tip: arrive about 20 minutes before opening for a better chance of getting seated when the doors open and avoiding a longer wait.

Lined up 30 minutes before opening and made it to the first round of seating for a Saturday!…read moreThere's only about 25-29 chairs, best for smaller groups. The food was pretty good, but some of the kelp (kombu) was hard to eat. The grilled corn wing was simple, but the crisp on the corn was really good. The tori paitian ramen had a mix of meat: duck, pork, chicken. Ramen had good chew which is preferred. Decent portion sizes too. Super flavorful broth. Overall, go early, always a busy crowd for some solid ramen.

老板非常好服务，很健谈啊每次都可以聊很久的天，服务很好 牛骨汤熬的很好喝，牛肉很美味 推荐一下!…read more澳洲那个最美味感觉、然后我还喜欢吃鹌鹑蛋 环境很好收拾的很干净! 推荐大家来!!!

Fondue Chinoise was a very solid chinese hot pot spot. I think the broth is very good and…read morespicy/flavorful like it should be. The waitress was super nice also and proactive in serving us. We also ordered a mango Soju and it was huge, they definitely plugged us :). The only thing is that is felt a bit more pricey than my favorite spots like Liuyishou and the new Feng hot pot. It also was more expensive for better cuts of meat.

Our server was great, very attentive. Kept our water glasses full and checked on us several times…read more The food. We ordered the garlic green beans which were delicious and properly seasoned, chicken karaage which the pieces were incredibly small, over cooked and salty. Poke salad which was just disappointing and katsu with curry. The katsu was cooked properly but just didn't have much flavor & the curry wasn't more than just brown gravy unfortunately. Was really hoping to enjoy this place since I'm finding myself in the part of town a lot these days. The hunt for a decent asian fusion restaurant is still ongoing

Came here for dinner with friends a few friends last month. I ordered the spice jar fried rice, and…read morewe also shared a few small bites. The garlic green beans were really good and probably the only dish I'd recommend. We also tried the veggie rolls, which were just okay--pretty mediocre. My fried rice looked great and had a nice mix of veggies, shimp and chicken, but unfortunately it was very bland and really lacking seasoning. The chicken was also quite dry, which made the dish pretty disappointing. On a positive note, the service and atmosphere were both good. Overall though, the food didn't impress me enough to come back anytime soon.

Food quality was good! However, quantity was quite less with everything except for tofu.read more

Great food. Great service. Would def go back with friends and family. Thanks Again 606!read more

Update!! Little Szechuan now has Hot Pot!! I went there for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by…read morethe new decor. They still have the same great dishes you have loved but now they have Hot Pot. I will try that next and update my review. I also am uploading some new pictures of the remodel!!

I used to really love their Szechuan Fish Soup and Crispy Pork Intestine--both were so flavorful…read moreand delicious that I used to come here almost every week. About two months ago, I was in Chinatown and suddenly missed the taste, so I decided to come back. Unfortunately, the experience was very different this time. The flavors seemed to have changed, and the dishes were much too salty compared to what I remembered. The portions also felt noticeably smaller, which made the meal feel less worth the price. It was disappointing because this used to be one of my favorite spots, and I really hope they can bring back the original flavors and quality that I loved.

honestly one of my favorite places! love their drinks & vibes are always on point! I'll always be…read moreback here.

A very unique experience that I highly recommend when you are visiting San Francisco. It's at the…read morebasement of Fairmount Hotel. If you want to have dinner while enjoying the band, there will be a cover charge of $20 per person. The band performs on a floating platform on a former swimming pool . There's an artificial rain intermittently. Great music. Food is pricey. We got poke with thin and fresh plantain chips. The raw fish is fresh too. Ver good. The drinks here is amazing and beautifully presented. The menu describes the alcohol content and the level of sweetness. Great feature to help you to make your selection. They successfully create a Polynesian ambiance inside and outside the restaurant. Our waitress was very nice and professional.

This is the closest Chinese restaurant in my neighborhood. They have delicious dishes made to…read moreorder, and the portions are generous. I especially love their fish dishes - Fish Fillets with Tender Greens and Spicy Boiled Fish Fillets - which seem to go under the radar for most diners. Don't forget to try these, including their Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet. (I'm here at the restaurant right now, waiting for these fish dishes!) Oh, their Wonton Soup with Bok Choy is an appetizer but can be the main meal itself.

I walk past this place nearly every morning on my walk towards the Ferry Building. I saw a sign…read morethis morning that they have steamed BBQ pork buns... and I LOVE bbq pork buns so I had to stop by for a to-go treat. It's a great hole in the wall spot near Oracle Park. Sports folks or folks just walk along the Embarcadero can easily find this spot. Service is what you'd expect from a small Chinese restaurant. It seems to be a bit longer of a wait than I'm used to. There's about 6 tables inside, could probably easily fit a large group here with all the tables together. The bao was hot and great for a bite on the go.

This is the best Hunan food. Be aware they have a menu for real Hunan food and a menu for American…read moreChinese food (which is also pretty good). The stir fried chicken/duck/pork dishes are all great. Expensive some dishes may be, but they deserve every dime. Stir fry is an art. I can tell from the taste that their kitchen doesn't cut corners to trade cost efficient for quality. Keep this up. Don't turn into fast food I wish they can deliver to a longer distance on Doordash. I no longer go to the city that often.

The food is delicious and spicy good…read more We had the famous Kung pao chicken and it was very tasty with a kick ... hahahaa