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    Gateway Kitchen

    4.3 (517 reviews)
    Closed • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    GATEWAY KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Jumbo Deep Fried Quarter Leg Chicken
    Charline T.

    This place is a hidden gem that I kind of feel guilty writing a review for because while this place is such a good value, I also don't want it to get too hyped to lead to longer lines! This place is such a good value spot, with all meals being under $10 and huuuge portions! I was super full after finishing it, and there's definitely room for leftovers. This place is pick up only and parking can be a bit of a pain. It's also cash only. It looks a little dirty and tight inside, but can't complain since the food is so cheap. There's a few minutes of wait time after your order is placed, but not complaints with how fast they move. I've also seen them handle phone orders. I usually get the jumbo fried quarter leg chicken silog, which comes with garlic rice, egg, and pineapple chunks. The chicken is a bit bland but it does come with sauce. I also added a few slices of spam for a few more bucks. Next time I'd love to try the HK style pork chop and baby bangus. A solid place for a cheap meal!

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    Eva L.

    Good cheap eats. Garlic rice, egg, and a protein for as low as $6.50. For another protein, it costs from $4 to $6.50. Tried their Tocino with Longanisa and Tapa with HK style pork chop. Both combo came with generous portion of garlic fried rice topped with more toasted garlic, one over medium egg and pineapple chunks. Beef Tapa- best one I've had. Tapa meat is usually dry and very salty. This version was tender, with just the right amount of sweet and salty. Enjoyed this a lot. There were two pieces of good sized Longanisas (pork sausage). Longanisa is Filipino version of Chinese lap cheong but not dry. Longanisas are usually made with pork, sweet with hint of garlic flavor. And these ones are definitely juicy yummy but not too much fatty chunks in it. The Tocino was also good. Sweet red meat similar to bbq chashu pork but a lot more oily and sweeter. Mix of soft pieces and more chewy ones. The HK style pork chops had a crispy batter coating. They give two pieces per order. The coating was so crispy but not hard. It made a very loud crunchy sound biting in to it. It's like eating chips but better especially when you get to the actual pork chop. The chop was also tender. Also yummy. I could eat them as a snack by itself. The staff were nice. The girl at the counter patiently waited while we took time looking at the menu. The older man who was cooking was very pleasant and came up to say hi. Food came out quickly. It's to go only and cash only. Street parking. Will definitely return to try the other menu items.

    HK style pork Hk Style Porkchop
    Heather T.

    My go to place whenever they are open during Sunday mornings! For sure a go to for cheap breakfast. I love the HK style porkchop. I order without the garlic on the rice in which they put a lot of. Can always order over the phone or in person wait time 15mins or less depends on the day. Definitely hole in a wall in the area. Have to be a local to know where to get breakfast for champs! 10/10 every time for the HK pork chops. Take out only and CASH ONLY at this spot make sure to pull cash before picking up or ordering. That's the only thing you have to prepare for when you come to Gateway.

    Katelyn R.

    Still a solid three. I guess for the price point. Huge serving of rice. 1/3rd of the size of the pork chop you'd usually get at superstar. This plate I got today tasted like nothing, no seasoning whatsoever. Which I'm used to, subtle flavors but this in particular literally had no taste at all. My pork chop tasted like a breaded piece of cardboard. The garlic rice tasted like plain rice with fried garlic on top. The pineapple even tasted old and had no flavor. The fish I got barely had that fish flavor and wasn't even salty like how it supposed to be. I was better off eating a cup of ice than this meal. So make sure you have some patis or vinegar or something to dip your food in and sprinkle some salt lol

    Joseph M.

    NOTE! This place only does takeout and only takes cash. I ordered the longanisa silog which came with two pieces of longanisa, one egg, some pineapple, and garlic rice. The longanisa was good and I thought it was interesting that they added pineapple pieces. The garlic was kinda burnt ngl. There was also such an abundance of rice left over that I didn't know what to do with lol. But honestly for $7, you cant beat that. My issue with this place is that the business hours here are inconsistent. I tried to come here two other times during their official business hours but they were closed... Anyways... try it out if you like. :)

    Menu (7/2025)
    Kevin C.

    Gateway Kitchen is a place I didn't know I needed until now! This restaurant is strictly cash only and takeout and they serve silog. They do it well and are definetely generous with the portions. I ordered the HK pork chop with loganisa on the side and it was piled high on top of a mound of garlic rice. The over easy egg and the pineapple chunks were a nice and neccessary touch for the entree because it can get a bit dry. I'd recommend adding some kind sauce to the rice to help balance it out, luckily they did have a table near the window with a few options. The space inside is small and cramp, but the staff are all focused and worked effeciently to tackle the long line of orders. No matter how busy it was inside, the chef in the back warmly welcomed and thanked each customer as they walk in. It is a simple operation, but they clearly care about what they do.

    Longanisa
    Natalie M.

    Honestly, this hit the spot! Wow. The options are so cheap and delicious. I tried the longanisa and the HK style pork chop. Both cost $16 total including tax. We split the dishes. The garlic rice was stellar, with amazing crispy pieces. The pork chop was flavorful and the longanisa was juicy. Loved that they give you pineapple too and a fried egg ! What a gem! I'd try the other dishes. The staff were super nice too and they were quick.

    Hk Style Porkchop (added longanisa)
    Mai N.

    Having eaten Superstar and Gateway within the same week, I can confidently say that the HK Style Porkchop at this location is just as good BUT it does not maintain the same level of crispiness. This location is also cash only with street metered parking.

    HK Style Porkchop
    Nancy H.

    This is quite a busy hole in the wall for locals, I wasn't able to find parking so I parked across the street in a plaza and walked over. There was a line out the door but it went by quickly, people are just there for takeout. This is a small, casual, cash-only establishment that offers affordable prices (a plate is less than $10)! I ordered the HK Style Porkchop that came with garlic rice and pineapple chunks. Unfortunately, my rice came with slightly burnt garlic bits and the porkchop was a little dry and quite bready. Overall, I can't complain because of the price. If I ever come back, I'll order a different dish.

    Carla G.

    Wanted some Filipino silog for breakfast that doesn't cost an arm and a leg so we ended up here. Street parking and to go only. This place only takes cash so we ended up going to the laundry mat to use the ATM. We also called in our order and they were super fast at getting food ready. They definitely perfected this craft. 5 star because they met all what we expected, cheap, hearty and quick grab and go food. Taste is not bad (yes I have had better) but for the plates ranging $6.50-$8 its good. We did like the hongkong style porkchops,that might be my favorite from here. Will come back again if in the area and craving some silog.

    Cenon M.

    Gateway Kitchen at 6165 Mission St is a total legend. I first ate here when I was 12, and coming back now at 35, the food is still the best Filipino food I have ever tasted. The flavors are just as incredible as I remember from over two decades ago. The service is super warm and friendly, making you feel right at home. The ambiance has that classic, nostalgic vibe that makes it a real hidden gem. This place will always have a special place in my heart. 5 stars!

    Pork chopsilog
    Shari N.

    I have lived in the city and slept on this Filipino restaurant! My close friends have been eating here for years and I swore I never heard about it and they sure did made me wake up to their food! They went beyond the -Ilog breakfast movement! Hear me out 2 fried pork chops, and a mountainous garlic rice then one medium over easy egg, and pineapples for side fruit. This had me screaming of whaaa?! I mean it's good and fried to perfection crisp! The batter was perfect. The pork chops were still delicious without being hella dried up like you would think. The rice with the garlic toppings was good but I felt needed something more to it because I'm used to the three ladies jasmine rice like I felt their rice was bit dry even when I added the egg...all I needed was some sauce for the pork chops. Like vinegar mix or Jufran banana ketchup to the chops. The pineapple was a good after dessert with the pork chops and the meal. All in all my friends made me a fan of their food! Don't sleep like I did!

    They hook it up, don't want to miss this stop. Fire portions with amazing taste. Affordable dining and quick reliable customer service with very friendly staff. They will do you right!

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    Cheap food, call orders in for faster service. Ambience is like any other typical hole in the wall but most orders here are mainly to go.

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    This place is more closed than advertised as open. Always call before going to this place. Don't waste gas for this place.

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    Affordable yummy food, I'm always here to get a breakfast or lunch or dinner. My kids love it

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    Ask the Community - Gateway Kitchen

    Been here twice and it's been closed. Any one know what's going on?

    Are they still open been trying for 2 weeks?

    Is this place permanently closed?

    They are open I just got some great food from them 2 days ago ❤️❤️❤️

    Are they still open? I been calling everyday and no pick up.

    Yes they are open. The lines are long which is probably why they don't pick up. Call in when they open to place a phone order.

    Have they closed down? Went last week and closed and just went this morning as well. No note or anything but closed sign is up. Thanks!

    I just went today and they're still closed up. No sign still

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    It's a good sign when there's a line waiting for a restaurant to open. Ming Yuan had such a line on…read morea Sunday morning and we enjoyed the dim sum brunch. Highlights: French Style Baked BBQ Buns-enjoy at the restaurant, not so great to take home Supreme Soy Sauce Chow Mein-decent "wok hei" Midlights (not really a lowlight, lol): Pan Fried Scallion Crepes-a tad dry and not as flavorful Sponge cake-not too fluffy Pan Fried XO noodles-lacks crispness that we enjoy Overall, a nice place to enjoy dim sum. Parking can be challenging, but they have a sign saying it's okay to park in the Westlake Shopping lot (if you enjoy walking up a hill before you eat). Thanks!

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    1.3 mi
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    3.5(1.6k reviews)
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    Dim Sum King is located inside a strip mall right across from Ranch 99. It offers authentic…read moreChinese dim sum, has a good selection of choices, and offers competitive prices. I like coming here because parking is easy and lines are not too bad. As you may know, getting dim sum in San Francisco can be a hassle with the long wait. Inside, the decor is above average and the restaurant is fairly large. Be sure to try a few more traditional dim sum options you may not find at some of the more "expensive" dim sum restaurants or those catered to different clientele including: steamed chicken feet with black bean sauce, sticky rice with chicken pork wrapped in lotus leaves, friend shrimp dumplings, steamed beef balls, and pan fried shrimp in tofu skin.

    5.25.26 around 4pm…read more I've heard great things about this place, other than the rat falling from the ceiling onto a woman's shoulder incident. I finally made it here and the place was empty. That's not a good sign but I thought it was because I came after the lunchtime crowd and before the dinner crowd. During my time in here, a handful of other people came in to eat. I dug into each dish before snapping a photo. I like that they serve dim sum all day and night long. Each employee that I came into contact with were friendly from the beginning to end of my visit. They use MSG and I know this because I've been so thirsty even hours after eating here. I ordered: Baked pork buns (3 pieces)- 2.5 out of 10. There was a good pork to bun ratio. There was a funny taste that I can't describe. I've had many pork buns in my life and this was pretty bad. Chicken feet (4 pieces)- 6 out of 10. It had a good texture but I've had better. Turnip cake (lo bak go 3 pieces)- 8 out of 10. This tastes exactly like other places, though a bit smaller in size. Sesame ball with red bean (3 balls)- 6 out of 10. These aren't oily like at other restaurants. Hubby said it tasted too healthy. There was only a tiny bit of red bean filling inside. The mochi was bouncy and great. Would I go back? Unfortunately, it's a no for me. Parking- free parking in the plaza.

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    Spicy House - dry fried wings $16

    Spicy House

    4.3(342 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$

    True to their name Spicy House, the spicy dishes are good. We had the green onion pancake $9, spicy…read morecabbage $13, pot stickers $7, dry fried wings $16, Szechuan spicy fish $20, dan dan noodle $12, cumeng pork ribs $17. The stand out dishes were the dry fried wings and the Szechuan spicy fish $20. The wings were crispy with a semi-sweet spicy sauce. The Szechuan spicy fish came in this oily stew. It was a numbing dish. Caused by peppercorns and chilis, this phenomenon is known as Szechuan numbness (málà) where your taste receptors get confused. Service was slow as the staff was busy with to-go and in house customers. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant was 80% full on a Friday night.

    I slept on this spot for the longest and finally stopped by. Now I'm kicking myself in the butt for…read morewaiting so long... Came for a late lunch on a Saturday. The staff were really nice and helpful when it came to recommendations. They informed us that their version of the San Tung dried style chicken wings were very popular, but we weren't in the mood for San Tung wings. The male waiter even told me that he use to work at San Tungs for 13yrs, so I wonder if he brought the recipe over... Below is the spread and everything smacked! The Spread - Complimentary Veggie Egg Rolls, Minced Pork Basil Chow Fun, Szechuan Spicy Chicken Wings, & Crispy Garlic Pork Chops I def will be back to try other items!

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    Canton Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant - Tomato Beef Pan-Fried Crispy Noodle

    Canton Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant

    3.4(257 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$$

    After a dental appointment, we needed lunch. Mom wanted take-out but I want her to get out of the…read morehouse as much as possible. There were only two tables in use when we walked in. Another guest was waiting for their take-out order. One server working the front of the house. Service was minimal but efficient at the same time. She brought us everything we asked for immediately. The menu is fairly large, but we still managed to order variations of dishes not listed on the menu. Most Chinese restaurants will accommodate a guest request so long as they have the ingredients and they know how to compose the dish. How they work out the pricing may be something else. At the table immediately behind my mom, I heard the guest ordering a Hot & Sour Soup, add Won Ton. One of my favorite mash-ups! We ended up having a very nice conversation over lunch. Of course, we ordered the same soup and the price they charged was a reasonable $16.95. I've had some places try to charge me for two soups which I think is ridiculous. We also ordered a Seafood Chow Mein and a Chicken Dry Fried Chow Fun with Yau Chow Sum. All three dishes came out nice and hot. The flavors were on point very satisfying. I goofed and didn't a picture of the Chow Fun because it came out last and I was already tucking into my Chow Mein. Mom enjoyed it so we'll be back!

    Got the broccoli beef with fried rice. The beef was nice and tender, and the broccoli and carrots…read morewere cooked perfectly and not too hard or too soft, just right. The fried rice was pretty basic, nothing crazy, but it did the job. The salt & pepper prawns were probably the biggest letdown. They were way too salty for me. I only ate about 3 of them before I had to stop. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious with plenty of seating. I also liked the paintings and artwork on the windows. Overall, decent food, but I'd definitely skip the salt & pepper prawns next time. Service was decent. They checked in at the beginning and end of the meal. I'd for sure come back to try some other dishes.

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    3.4(4k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    •$$$

    I was pleasantly surprised to quickly find a parking spot without circling the lot. But, despite…read moremaking reservations and confirming days in advance, the receptionist made us wait in line for a number. That said, the wait was only a few minutes for a 1:00 PM Friday lunch. I can live with that. We were shown to a middle table surrounded by other diners, but able to sit comfortably without bumping into anyone. We could get in and out of our seats without doing gymnastics or mortal combat - a problem in the past here. The ambience was festive without being explosively loud. Wce could actually hold meaningful conversation - such a lovely surprise! The furnishings could have done with some upgrading (carpets and decor felt a bit shabby). But the lighting was comfortable - I was grateful not to have glaring fluorescent fixtures illuminating us and the food. Service was unusually attentive, as I was accustomed to being abandoned by wait staff after putting in our orders in the past. I suspect they recognized our guests, two prominent and beloved retired local politicians. The variety and creativity of their dim sum was the best I've tasted in years. No ubiquitous dumpling fillings here! No gummy gravies or sauces. Each flavor was distinct, unique and scrumptious. Two rice roll dishes were the standouts. One had green spinach in the rice noodle and a crunchy, but chewy texture with the shrimp filling. The cha siu roll was generously filled and included a light sauce reminiscent of that used in cha siu bows. Every dish was fresh, sporting beautiful vibrant colors, with delicious sauces for each item. Servings were generous and satisfying. The roast duck was to die for and quickly devoured. After a hideous dinner banquet here years ago, (overpriced, slow and bad service, food served cold with sauces congealed, days-old rock cod passed off as "live from the tank", lobsters too tough to cut or eat), I had avoided coming back to Koi Palace until this current meal. Thankfully, this experience restored my faith and I will be returning more often. I am glad, because I've been following the chefs / owners for decades and admired their food since their Happy Valley hot pot days at Levi Plaza. Long live Koi Palace! I'm glad I gave it another chance.

    My parents wanted to have dim sum here after going to the Serramonte Farmers Market. I was…read morereluctant since we didn't have a resy (not sure why it says "Seated via Yelp Reservations"...)and it was a Saturday, but they really wanted to go. It ended up being a 1 hour wait, which was definitely not worth it. Our order: Tea: $2.00/person (香片 Jasmine Jade) +Tea pot was kept over a candle, so it stayed warm throughout our meal. -Tea bags, not loose leaf tea 濃香咖啡骨 Espresso Ribs: $13.80 +Bone-in riblets were succulent on the inside. +Thick glaze was full of coffee flavor -They were left too long in the fryer b/c they were dry on the outside 生煎灌湯包 Pan Seared Soup Filled Pork Buns (4 pcs): $12.80 +Thin skins encasing juicy pork fillings: Better execution than the XLB +Black & white sesame seeds added a fragrant toasty flavor. -Considering "pan seared" was in the name, the bottom was soft and not crispy. -Inconsistent quality: 1 of them had no soup, while the rest of them did 韭菜猪红 Pork Blood with Chives: $7.80 +Large portion +Pork blood was silky smooth and not chalky +Perfectly seasoned -Skimped on chives 鮮蝦腸粉 Shrimp Rice Roll: $9.80 +Shrimp were large and plump -Rice noodles were thin and gummy 六彩小籠包 Six Guys XLB (6 pcs): $13.80 Paprika & chicken, Red beet & beef, Spinach & kale, Squid ink & black truffle, Turmeric & crab roe, Regular & pork +Fillings were juicy. -The XLB at Koi Palace used to be AMAZING, so these were disappointing. They were deflated and lukewarm, which was a bad sign. Once we picked them up, they tore, so it seems like they're not made fresh anymore. In addition, even though the wrappers supposedly have different flavors, they weren't noticeable. 鹵水鴨舌 Soy Marinated Duck Tongue: $13.80 +Large portion +Marinated soy beans were cooked through and seasoned well -Salty Side notes: 1.) Hot water is $1.00/person 2.) Automatic 18% service charge 3.) Large lot w/free parking *Verdict: With its expansion, I think the quality of their dim sum has gone down.

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    Koi Palace
    Koi Palace
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    Dim Sum!

    Tai Yuan

    Tai Yuan

    3.5(302 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    •$$

    We (18 of us) came here for a family dim sum lunch without reservations at 11am on a Saturday and…read morewas lucky enough to be seated at 2 large tables. They are located in a strip mall near several different food places, bakery, and a bowling alley. This is a solid dim sum place, with no frills and reasonable prices. You order off a printed menu that's in Chinese with tiny English subtitles. You can also order off their regular menu if you want to supplement the dim sum dishes. Their food is very good, and some dishes were excellent. The service was pretty quick, and before we knew it, all our dishes were out with almost no room on the lazy Susan. The standouts for me were: + Steamed custard buns (piggy buns) - I ordered these for the kiddies, but dang they are so good. The custard filling is so velvety, it's almost like pudding. I think I detected a hint of coconut too - yum. + Beef chow fun - this had a really good wok flavor and the noodles were less wide than most. The noodles didn't clump either, and the bean sprouts were still crispy. + Roasted pork belly - the skin was so crispy and the pork was juicy. We ordered most of the basic dishes like har gaw, sui mai, noodle rolls, turnip cake, stuffed eggplant, chicken feet, etc. and they were all above average. My only complaint is if you don't read Chinese, the menu is a little hard to navigate. The English subtitles are so small that if you're looking for something, you have to scan the front and back of the menu trying to find the item. I was looking for sticky rice in lotus leaf, but found sticky rice roll and thought it was the same thing. It wasn't. The sticky rice roll was not bad, but I found the rice drier than when it's in lotus leaf. We ordered a few things by mistake because the English subtitles were not that descriptive. Overall, a great alternative to more popular places like Koi Palace. The menu may not be as creative as Koi, but you don't have to deal with the lines and you still get great food.

    Came to Tai Yuan for lunch on a Friday and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth everything went…read more We were a party of three and there was no wait--we were promptly seated and given a high chair. The dim sum menu was extensive, and they also had daily specials. Everything we ordered came out hot, fresh, and in a reasonable amount of time. One of the staff came around with a tray of baked goods immediately upon seated. We tried the BBQ Pork pastry, and it was flaky, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet and savory--definitely recommend that one. Overall, we enjoyed almost everything we ordered. The only miss for us was one of the fried fish dishes and the green onion mantou, which was just okay. Would we come back? Absolutely. The service was efficient, the portions generous, and the food solid. Great spot if you're looking for dim sum that delivers on quality without the usual weekend chaos.

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    Tai Yuan - This is the beef I Shabu at home with.

    This is the beef I Shabu at home with.

    Tai Yuan - Big clams with vermicelli and garlic

    Big clams with vermicelli and garlic

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