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Go Duck Yourself

4.4 (212 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Cantonese
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
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Fried Glutinous Sesame Balls w/ Red Bean Paste Filling (3 pcs); Steam buns; GDY Cantonese Roast Duck; Charred Pork Collar (Charsiu)
Chaylene G.

Wow wow wow! We ordered here for the first time last night and the roasted duck was so good. Everything we got was really good! We ordered it via UberEats and it was packaged so well especially with the foil neatly wrapped around it. The Seasame balls were pretty big and pretty good! The Charsiu was also pretty flavorful. The noodles were also decent! The roasted duck was definitely the star here and by far the best we had so far. Totally recommend getting take out here. We look forward to going to the restaurant as well!!

katrina a.

From the moment you step into the restaurant, you're welcomed with such a beautiful setting. The people here are so warm and welcoming. I love the blue plates on the wood tables. Now let's talk about the food, Go Duck Yourself for real if you don't come and visit this place! The food was AMAZING!! The duck! OMG! The best! They cook the duck in the special duck oven. Legit the best!

Pear salad
Kit W.

No wonder this reservation is a little tough! This place is delicious. Service was excellent, attentive without being overbearing, genuinely excited about the food. We had the Cantonese duck, and added garlic greens and rice. It was tender and delicious. We added the buns and the hoisin they came with was really good. The duck came with a savory sauce and a tamarind sauce and both were really good - I was worried deboned duck would be too whitewashed but it was delicious. I want to try the other styles but I'd definitely eat this again. The pork combo (char siu and pork belly) were both good - I'd say not outstanding just solid but the sauces were again the star of the show. Authentic yet impactful, I was double dipping each time. I really enjoyed the fried noodles too - lots of meat, and really good noodles - thick chewy glutinous and a great flavor. The Asian pear salad was decent but I think it's the only thing I wouldn't be excited to order again, it was decent but I felt like the pear chunks were a little too big and the contrast with the fish sauce in the dressing was more than I was excited about. I'd definitely return, though! Yum.

Cantonese Roast Duck
Andrew S.

This is a great taste of SF Chinatown in Bernal Heights. I love a restaurant with a forceful name and they make it very clear that they are all about the duck. They also make sure that you know it's NOT Peking duck but Cantonese, which is the same kind of duck you get from SF Chinatown. Three of us came here on a Sunday night and we ordered the Cantonese roast duck, soy marinated chicken, crispy and BBQ pork combo, garlic greens and egg custard buns. Everything was good but the highlight of the meal was the crispy and BBQ pork. They serve a pu'er tea that pairs really well with the food but packs a bit of caffeine. In terms of ambiance, it's very casual and typical of neighborhood Asian spots. Service was solid and attentive. With tax and tip, this was about $60 per person. This definitely scratched the itch for Chinese food without having to go to Chinatown.

Baos, Pork Cracklings, Duck, and Braised Pork Belly with Mustard Greens
Sean L.

Saw a clip of this place and the two brothers and knew we had to try it. My wife and I love a good duck. Came right at opening for a date night and had great service. The younger server was clearly doing his best, and a woman stepped in to help and really elevated the experience. It was just the two of us (no kids), so we over-ordered as usual. Got the half duck boneless. normally we prefer au jus, but here the plum sauce was phenomenal. The au jus was a little salty. Duck with rice was better than with the bao, but the cracklings with vinegar and bao were SO good! Also tried the braised pork belly (a bit salty), the char siu noodles (solid), and finished with the bao sampler and soft serve. Baos were just okay. I've seen comments about pricing compared to their old spot, but Bernal Heights rent isn't Chinatown rent. Love supporting local. We'll definitely be back--next time with our boys.

Half duck
Lori R.

Definitely get a reservation as this place gets busy! Smaller restaurant so not the best for big groups. Staff was attentive and really kind. Food- some of the best duck I've had. Rivals the classic Peking Duck. This duck was so unctuously fatty and paired well with white rice and the dipping sauces. The sticky rice was also very delicious. The two style of pork was fun to try - I like the BBQ one the best and the almost hainan chicken style dipping sauce. The crispy pork belly was a little overcooked and tough so not my favorite but also not bad. Overall I would come back if I was craving some fatty non-beef protein

Vera W.

I stopped by Go Duck Yourself after hearing a ton of buzz, and I'm glad I finally checked it out. First things first: this is not Peking duck, so don't walk in expecting the traditional Beijing-style crispy skin, tableside carving, or pancake setup. What they do serve is their own fun, modern twist on the BBQ Cantonese duck--think bold flavors and dishes that don't take themselves too seriously. The duck itself was juicy and well-seasoned. I especially loved the sauces--they clearly put thought into balancing sweet, savory, and spicy. The vibe of the place is casual with a bit of attitude (in a good way), and the staff was friendly enough to guide first-timers through the menu. Prices are on the higher side for what is essentially elevated comfort food, but the creativity makes it worth a visit. If you come in with the right expectations--again, not Peking duck--you'll probably walk out happy and full. Would definitely return when I'm in the mood for something ducky but different.

duck Good Ducking Noodle
Ivy K.

Cantonese style duck that is so juicy while the skin was crispy and flavorful. The sauces on the side were also unique and my favorite was the plum based one. Also do not sleep on the combo both the char siu and crispy pork belly were not heavy at all. Not pictured is the watermelon salad which is the perfect light appetizer to go with the meal. The noodles were ok i probably wouldn't order it next time. Overall great spot with fast service and good food!

Cantonese duck
Alexandra N.

I need to go back asap! This is a wonderful place for families to eat. Our waiter was nice and very accommodating to toddlers. They provide high chairs, plastic plates and cutlery. As someone who is Chinese and lived in Beijing, I can say that thing duck is delicious. It does vary from the Beijing duck as it's soooo much juicier. we ordered a whole duck for three people (two very tall men, though), along with watermelon salad, buns for the duck, and Chinese broccoli. This was the perfect amount of food for the theee of us and we were able to finish every last bite.

Nick D.

Love the ambience of this place and the service was excellent despite there being a wait on a Sunday evening, we were able to have some drinks and peanuts while we waited. We got obviously the classic duck dish which was delicious. We also tried the taro cakes which were fried and very crispy, we really wanted to try the chicken, but they were out of that. Instead we opted for the combo platter which was quite good, which was the roast pork and crispy pork. We got the fish sauce wings which were great! I would say the fair the prices are quite fair.

Crispy pork belly, rice, green, GDY duck, bao, nice melons.
Lani N.

OMGOODNESS what a great restaurant. We shared too much food, and it was all delicious. GDY Cantonese roast duck with bao, rice, and greens. AMAZING. Crispy skin pork belly with greens and rice. DELICIOUS. Nice melons. Watermelon cucumber salad. REFRESHING and DELICIOUS. Vanilla soft serve was a nice way to end the meal (would be even better with some crushed five spiced peanut brittle... just sayin', wink, wink) When we come back we'll skip the rice and just order the greens. The wok char on the greens was perfect. The GDY duck edged out the pork belly (only by a smidge)... and the duck was so good on its own it didn't need bao (we love bao, sauce, and green onions... it's just that the duck was. so. good.) Service was welcoming and wonderful. Can't wait to come back!!!!

Squirt alert
Juan V.

When someone says let's go get some duck they assume it's going to be Peking duck. One place in San Francisco in which serves delicious Cantonese duck and not Peking duck. I remember when I advised someone last year to go duck yourself in Chinatown . Now I have told the same person to go duck yourself this time in Bernal Heights so they can enjoy some tasty flavor duck and a view the city from a different view. I got the GDY Cantonese Roast Duck with Garlic Greens and shallot stir-fried greens, finished with a shot of whiskey with Jasmine rice . The duck was golden brown crispy and very juicy. The duck was juicy and very tasty. Dipping in the plum vinaigrette and house-made duck au jus to enhanced the flavor. It is if not one of the best ducks I had in San Francisco. Great service and a good atmosphere. Next time I will have to try the Disco Duck here. Duck vibes only . This new location in San Francisco is very "stealth" this duck is not on display in the front window or hanging on a store"shelf" .Chinese culture eating duck symbolizes prosperity and " wealth" and some eat it for the taste and for a good source of protein"health " This is Cantonese Duck the style from Hong Kong which was once a British Territory but not part of the "Commonwealth" now has some autonomy which currently rules "itself" I don't give a duck don't need to share I can eat it "myself "and if someone asks where they can get some good duck in San Francisco you can always say "Go duck yourself "

Mandatory veggie: garlic greens
Eric Y.

Come for: delicious cantonese bbq Know that: this is not peking duck and they have a whole educational page on the menu explaining why I LOVE cantonese bbq, but it's so hard to find a place that has both good flavor and good cuts of meat. Go Duck Yourself is definitely positioned as a bougier cantonese bbq spot. A clean sit down restaurant with waitstaff that serves wine - look mama we made it! I ordered the classic bbq meats - siu yuk (crispy pork), char siu (bbq pork), and siu gnap (roasted duck). Each one was excellent. I'd say the siu yuk was a little saltier than I like but this complaint would be nitpicking. The roasted duck was the star and I loved how they had rendered out a good amount of fat. Did it become healthy? No. Did I lie to myself that it did? Yes. We also ordered the garlic greens and continued with the lie that this meal was healthy. Solid greens! Overall, I'd definitely come again. You'd probably find more bang for your buck at a normal cantonese bbq place but the quality here is top tier. I think cantonese bbq deserves more respect and GDY has done a great job showcasing just how delicious and elevated this cuisine can be.

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Do you use msg in any of your dishes, including packaged sauce bases? It can make me quite ill. Thanks

Hi Jan! We are proud to say that none of our dishes or house-made sauces contain MSG. Not a single… Read more

Are there any soy free items on menu? Asking due to allergy

Sorry! Almost all of our dishes have soy in it; the only dish without soy is our garlic greens.

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2.6 miSoMa
$$

Excellent dim sum spot!! Yes, it's definitely pricey, but everything from the food to the service…read moreand ambiance was fantastic. We ordered 8 items and everything was top quality, but my favorites were: - Ribeye XO "Dan Dan" mein with sesame sauce - Berkshire pork Shanghai soup dumplings (XLB) - Crispy shrimp & meat tofu skin roll It's a small restaurant and was super busy when we went around 11:40am on a Sunday, but luckily we were seated immediately when we walked in. Service was very friendly and efficient. Our server also helped refill our teapot with hot water when we finished the first pot. I really enjoyed the meal here and will definitely be back to try the dinner menu next time!

TL;DR: Pretty small, amazing service (new plates for everything), food comes out fast but…read morecomparable to other dim sum places in SF. Went here with my girlfriends to celebrate a wonderful dim sum dinner for AAPI month! We had heard about this place because it is a Michelin recognized restaurant and while we live closer to Chinatown figured it was worth heading down to SOMA. It was good, but like similar reviews say, pretty shocked with how comparable it tasted to some other dim sum places in the city. Imperial Peking Duck - 10/10! XLB - 11/10 just for the presentation! The waiter serves you the first one :) House Pan Fried noodles - 8/10, not the best but still tasty. We also had the egg cake for dessert and we've never had that before so it was nice to try something new. Would come back if I was in the area but since I'm close to Chinatown, can find places there too.

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HK Lounge Bistro - Rib eye chow fun (best chow fun ever?) possibly. so delicious

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Good Mong Kok Bakery - Fried Meat Dumpling ($3.50 for 3)

Good Mong Kok Bakery

4.1(3.8k reviews)
3.9 miChinatown
$

Got their deep fried meat(number 44). I think in Cantonese it's ham sui gok, but I have no idea, I…read morejust know I love it and I ate it a lot as a kid. Also got an egg tart and number 11, which is the soy sauce lo mein. The portion is huge for the soy sauce lo mein. Definitely worth $4! Service was okay, could've been better, but there was only one lady working the register and filling orders and you could definitely tell she was exhausted. There was also a line out the door, so one person handling ordering and filling the orders all day sounds exhausting. The food was good though! No seating, order, pay, and leave. Don't worry the food is good!

A regular trek to the city was in order where a stop to China Town on the list. We do something…read moreunusual when in China Town, we go to several food establishments and purchase a couple of pork buns to compare with others. It's been a fun family tradition for years. Today we visited Good Ming Kok Bakery. The shop is small and crowded with cookware and patrons. The order board is on the wall with corresponding numbers to make it go quicker. It's a walk in, order and walk out establishment. Be prepared...there is a line. The ladies working are not personable and act as if they are doing us a favor. Very stern faced. (Service 1/5) The buns (5/5) were very tasty, light and full of meat. Definitely will keep this one on our radar when the kids come for a visit.

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