I can easily understand why this place is on everyone's Chinatown list, and even every SF list. I absolutely love this place and it was nice to be in line with locals and regulars. BRING CASH!! Everything is relatively cheap, hot and fresh. Take-out only, so you're stopping in and out probably in less than 10 minutes. It took us only 5 minutes on a weekday morning (maybe we were lucky). Standouts- shrimp dumplings, xiu mai, scallion pancake, egg tarts! read more

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Easily worth putting this on your list for lunch. Food was delicious and having pictures of what you're ordering made it so easy! Order from my favorite to least favorite: Steamed Pork Bun- huge portions and incredible flavor. Great proportionally as well with bun to meat ratio. Shrimp Dumplings- huge chunks of shrimp Baked Scallion Bun- delicious Shui Mai Baked Pork Bun- skippable if you get the steamed bun as this will pale in comparison. read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Baked Pork Bun, Steamed Pork Bun, Shui Mai, shrimp Dumplings - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Looking for a quick and easy bite to eat before going to a concert, my husband and I walked over to Good Mong Kok Bakery from our hotel. There was a little bit of a line, but it moved fairly quickly. Be sure to know what you want before you walk through the door because they like to keep the line moving. Despite it being later in the afternoon, I was pleasantly surprised to see that most of the items we wanted were still available. We decided to order steamed barbecue pork baos, egg custard baos, shu mai, shrimp dumplings, and sesame balls filled with red bean paste. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious although we did feel like the skimped on the barbecue pork filling on the baos. The ratio of bao to filling was pretty disappointing. But for the prices, and a quick and easy meal, this place can't be beat. read more

Take-out only! Bring cash or pay 3% fee using credit card. Every time we visit San Francisco, I like to stop at Good Mong Kok Bakery. You will find a line almost anytime of the day, especially during the weekend. Don't be deterred, the line moves quickly. We always get the $2 Scallion Fried Pancake. The slices are big, smells amazing and taste even better! I usually get a bunch to bring back to Sac. The Baked BBQ pork buns are good too. I did noticed they're skimming on the bbq pork. I still like the texture of the bun. It's nice and fluffy. We also bring a bunch of these back home and they keep for few days and freezer friendly. Depending on my mood, I will get har gow or steamed meat bun to eat while strolling around Chinatown. read more

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You just can't beat Chinatown Dimsum! I've tried a bunch of Dimsum locations in Chinatown, and this one the best. From har gow to beef siu mai to fried meat dumplings, they were all good. Only downside is it's a to-go only place so no tables to enjoy them fresh. They accept card too read more

TLDR : Great food, long lines, take out only. The long lines were justified for the dumplings and other bakery items from this place. Recommended by our walking guide tour it turned out to be the best pit stop during the tour. The shrimp and pork dumplings and the scallion bread were the absolute crowd favorites. Highly recommended read more

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The line can get long, I waited 15 minutes Street parking in Front but very limited and lot of traffic in Chinatown. The aunties can get rude but you're reminded why you're there. The Har Gow was okay, the Siu Mai were bomb and the winner for me. I can actually taste the shrimp and it's not completely all mush. I go here everytime for just the Siu Mai. Siu Mai is not as good as sit down dim sum spots but for the price, you can't go wrong with trying all of their items, this is my go-to takeout dim sum when I'm in SF. read more

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A line snaking out of this shop is a common sight as a local favorite that has generated notoriety and has attracted visitors into the city. Good Mong Kok Bakery gets its name from the well known district out in Hong Kong where classic dim sum originated. Sharing this moniker, there's certainly an expectation but this bakery does a great job representing this amazing culinary culture. At the heart of the city, you won't find much parking as the spots are frequently occupied by locals or loading trucks so your best bet is to commute here on foot or by way of public transportation or taxi service. But once you do arrive, be prepared to stand in line for a good 10-15 minutes. Service is quick so you won't be waiting long but it'll feel that way as you salivate at the sight of such delicious looking snacks. We came on a weekday and it was still pretty busy. The line made up of locals and tourists alike was filled with excitement as each group inched closer to the storefront. While you wait, consider checking their menu or look through the window. We got a few items to try but you won't go wrong with any of your dimsum choices. BBQ Pork Bun - can't go wrong with a good BBQ pork bun, especially one that is packed with good chunks of meat in it. Siu Mai - meaty pork bites packed with flavor. Best eaten hot as the taste just steams out into your mouth as you chomp into them. Shrimp Dumplings - chunky bits of shrimp wrapped in a thin rice noodle casing. Comes out hot and fresh, retains heat well, and maintains structure after each bite. Egg Tarts - the buttery and flakey star of our visit has the perfect balance of crisp from its exterior and softness from its inner custard. Could easily eat half a dozen of these! The service as you may expect is quick, efficient, and minimal in hospitality. But of course, you came here for the food - service isn't too important here. Overall, Good Mong Kok Bakery will have you satiated with its extensive dimsum offerings. For those looking for some classic dimsum staples to go, this is your one stop shop to get them all at a reasonable price, excellent quality, and fairly quickly. Naturally there are competitors all over town and they each have their advantages but for a tried and true (and if time is limited for you), consider stopping by here first. read more

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Located in Chinatown, I checked out this dim sum to-go place based on reviews. Bring cash if you don't want to pay the credit card fee. I went on a weekday and there was no line. I ordered the shrimp dumpling and baked bbq pork bun. The dim sum was ok. I would not come back since I've had better. read more

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I've been coming here for a very long time, maybe almost 20 years. This is a SF institution. Everything they have is very good! Everything is cooked/baked the day of sale and it's all to go. There's nowhere for you to eat onsite. Find a park nearby and eat there! Or just eat standing on the sidewalk! Depending on who you get, the service varies. They sometimes yell at you. The woman that helped me today was yelling at me. I think it's not meant to be rude, or so I keep telling myself. Ha ha. I used to work nearby so it was very easy to grab takeout for lunch or to bring home. it's hard to know how much things cost, all you have is the big sign on the wall. They do not give you an itemized receipt. Don't even ask! All read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Chow mein, pineapple buns, green onion bun, baked pork bun, siu mai, shrimp dumpling. $19. - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Of course being in San Francisco I must get some dim sum in Chinatown! Based on an article I read online it was recommended to go here for some of the best dim sum in San Francisco. It is a "hole-in-a-wall" establishment. There are not any table inside to dine. You go to the counter, you read the menu, you order what dim sum you want, you pay, then you leave. You are going to have to eat your dim sum somewhere outside. Haha! I purchased the shrimp dumpling, pork dumpling, and the turnip cake. I originally was looking for turnip cake because I don't know anywhere else to get it other than San Fransisco. The shrimp dumplings and pork dumplings were delicious! The turnip cake did taste off as if it was spoiled. I did not eat that and I was a little concerned if everything else I ate was good. In my relief everything was good because I didn't have a tummy ache. I do recommend this place for the dumplings though! read more

We found this place because of the reviews, and I'd say they were right! Get there early if you want egg rolls or pineapple pork buns because they do run out! The line was around the corner when we got there, but service moves fast. It's the perfect little hole-in-the-wall spot you hope to find in Chinatown, and SO cheap. The baked BBQ pork bun was delicious, but the vegetable and pork steamed buns were just as good, maybe even better. The chow mein needed a little extra soy sauce, but they give you packets and for $4, it's a steal. We also tried the pork shumai and honestly, everything was great. Definitely worth the line and a stop if you're exploring Chinatown! read more

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I get this questions from time to time. Where do I go for the best buns in the city? I keep thinking there are so many places to go for buns almost anywhere is SF. I often say it depends on where you are at. I enjoyed almost everywhere I go. Sometimes the list gets more narrow when you are in Chinatown. Although I enjoy the buns of dozens of places in Chinatown in SF I would say there is a place which is definitely my go to places in the city for buns and dim sum. It's located in Stockton ( not the city) street and it's called Good Mongkok Bakery. On a Chinatown stroll in San Francisco I landed on Stockton street. This place has just got more exposure over the years and it's now considered kind of a tourist trap. I still go here because I do enjoy their buns. I like their baked scallion bun which is savory and has good flavor but a bit flakey like some in SF. I then got the shrimp dumplings and they were delicious and soft and similar like some I seen on my social media feed. It is a take out spot which makes a good place to enjoy the bun at a park or anywhere in SF. When you are going on a Chinatown stroll around San Francisco with Don Juan you be doing more than a city "lap" you don't need another guide or "digital map" I will take you the best places not with the social media feed hype also known as slop "crap"or some promoted trendy place in the city "tourist trap" When it comes to finding the best" bun"in SF are the best in the USA "bar none"but there are so many places in SF the journey has just "begun" and Good Mongkok it's a take out place so you can enjoy it with Karl the Fog or when there is some "sun" read more

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I heard this is a great place to get dim sum in China town. It was a bit of a line and busy so it was chaotic to order due to translation and orders being taken at the same time as others. I personally thought the rude staff influenced the experience. While ordering, they completely cut us off and asked the couple behind us what they want instead and let them go in front of us. Yes we were ordering a lot due to us ordering ahead for a larger group of people. We tried ordering 3 two pound containers of noodles and the woman said that's too much so we ordered 2 two pound containers instead. We ate at a bar near by. While eating I found a lot of fatty pieces in all the of the dim sum which was not my favorites although some people prefer it that way. The noodles were pretty good too but very dry, needs siracha or some type of sauce. Wish they had chopsticks too but they only had forks. read more

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I missed out on a lot because I got here super late last weekend. I was able to snag a few beef rolls, shrimp shu mai, and some chicken and vegetable buns. All of the other things will have to wait until I can get here earlier in the day. Worth the price and the hype. Will be back. read more

If you don't mind being overstimulated, this is the place to go. The line gets so long and it's so busy. The dim sum has really good prices and are pretty good. It's takeout only, there's no seating. The parking here is so difficult, highly recommend using public transit to get there. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Siu Mai, Har Gow, Baked BBQ Pork Bun, Fried Dumplings (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

I haven't been here in a while. The lines scares me. But this spot has been hyped up by social media... and it was a great disappointment. I stood in line yesterday, for a good 15 mins. Ordered my dim sums, shrimp dumplings, shiu mai, pot stickers, etc. all Dim Sum had no taste, they were bad! How did quality dropped so much? The dim sum used to be pipping hot, no longer the case! What kinda of meat are in the potstickers? Oi vey! Overall, super disappointed. Then on top of it, I ended using the bathroom too many times afterwards. I would not go here if I were you. Ambiance, ok read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - These were my fave noddles, they told me they were cooking it, so it should be hot, but... it was warm - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was the top rated dim sum in SF. It has no seating, so you pay and go. They serve a wide variety of dim sum that is always tasty and fresh. There are several signs for you to select your favorite items. Lines will fluctuate and move fast. They are constantly cooking dim sum, so they can run out at certain times in the morning. An hour or so later the items may be available. It is best to have your selections and backups before hand so you don't hold up the line. read more

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The most delicious dim sum bakery items I have ever had. We waited about 20 minutes in line at about 1:30 pm on a Sunday and had a feast once we had the chance to order! We ordered the pan fried scallion cake, sesame balls, BBQ pork bun, shrimp dumplings and the egg custard. Everything was delicious! Worth any amount of time waiting in line. Bring cash! read more

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Was craving to go Dim Sum in Chinatown and landed on Good Mong Kok Bakery and was extremely satisfied. We came on a Monday at around 1pm, and there was about a 15 person line, but by the time we left it almost doubled that. We did come while the World Cup was happening, so I'm assuming a large chunk of that were tourists. We got the Pork Siu Mai, Shrimp Dumpling and Sesame Balls, and they're as good as I've had at restaurants, maybe even better! I definitely recommend the sesame balls, they were the perfect sweet treat! We were also hoping to get pot stickers but were told they were all out. Be patient and be ready to wait. Expect no frills, cheap eats and good food. Luckily, they accept apple pay as a good portion of places in Chinatown are cash only. Will definitely be back if I'm in the area! read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Siu Mai, Shrimp Dumpling, Sesame Ball - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is famous for their dim sum and their prices especially in one of the most expensive city in Cali. The line and following is no joke. We waited in line for about 30 minutes, and the line was considered short. They accept credit card for a small fee (3%) but prefer cash. The ladies serving are typical Chinese customer service, meaning you are a bother to them and why the hell did you come here? And the award of RBF goes to them. We got all their dim sum, har gow, shui mai, steamed bbq bun, baked bbq bun, egg rolls (3) and egg tart. Yes the price is right! The dim sums were humongous compared to restaurants, however, they were extremely salty. We took the food to the nearby park and were not impressed. The best thing was the baked bbq bun, but dim itself was alright. Probably more popular for the affordable price versus taste. read more

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It was crazy busy on Saturday around 1:30 PM. Unfortunately, a lot of items were already sold out, but we managed to get the last BBQ pork pineapple bun. It was delicious the crispy topping gave it a different texture compared to a regular BBQ pork bun. The place is small, crowded, but the service was fast, and the line wasn't too long of a wait despite how busy it was. I'll definitely come earlier next time so I can try more of their items! read more

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OMG this bakery is the best bang for your buck! We got so many, I lost track of which buns we got but total was under $35 AND there was enough to eat as a midnight snack and breakfast the next day between two people. Keep in mind each "order" may come in a set of 2 or 3 buns. There was a bit of a line when we went after lunch on a weekday, but we were only waiting for about 15 minutes at most. Aunties have a whole system down! Steamed BBQ pork bun was my favorite for sure, and there's also a baked BBQ pork bun too if you can't get enough of BBQ pork. read more

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A regular trek to the city was in order where a stop to China Town on the list. We do something unusual 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. read more

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04/18/26 Was in downtown San Francisco for a work event. On our last day, my sis-in-law and I wanted to grab something different to eat for breakfast other than bacon and eggs. We found this place on Yelp and it was about a 10 minute walk from where we were staying. Arrived before 9am and there was already a line formed. It's a tiny place so be prepared to grab and go. And you better know your order before you get to the counter because these boss ladies behind the counter work quick! Here's what I ordered and my rating: 1 baked bbq pork bun - perfectly baked but it lacked filling. I probably got one of those one offs. Taste was on point. Sweet and saucy. Would order again for sure. 1 steamed bbq pork bun - the filling was amazing. Perfect amount and same as above with the taste. The bun itself was slightly more starchy/bready than chewy/gummy, if that makes any sense. Everyone has a preference and I like mine a little chewy. I still would've ordered 3 more of these lol 1 order pork shumai - comes with 3 pieces per order - I don't usually rave about these. They never impressed me much. I'd never reach for more than one. But this one here.... This one has so much flavor. My eyes lit up after I took my first bite. 100/10 for this. Overall, 8/10. The food was delicious and service is what you can expect from a small yet busy and fast-paced establishment. One less star because I got more baked bread than meat filling. *sigh* I guess I gotta go back so I can make sure I get a perfectly filled baked bun. read more

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SO DELICIOUS!! Based on recommendations from fellow foodies, this was our first stop in San Francisco--and it did not disappoint. They offer several varieties of dim sum and bao buns. We ordered: #20 Steamed BBQ Pork Bun #27 Steamed Sticky Rice Bun #2 Shu Mai #4 Chicken Shu Mai #6 Shark Fin Dumpling Favorites? Definitely the Shark Fin Dumpling and BBQ Pork Bao. Service: It's Chinatown, so if you don't speak the language, no worries--they have a simple English menu with numbered items that makes ordering easy for everyone. It's a cool cultural vibe for sure! We had a massive order (feeding a party of 8), but they were still kind, patient, and efficient. Helpful tip: When lining up, be mindful of neighboring businesses. The owner next door did ask the line to shift away from her entrance, which was totally understandable. BONUS: They accept Apple Pay. We will absolutely return on our next trip. If you're visiting the area, we parked at Chinatown Parking for a very reasonable price, and it was an easy walk to all the restaurants we wanted to try. Pro tip: Make an afternoon of it. Grab your food and enjoy it at the local park just south of the restaurant. read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Loved the Bbq Bao! - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a delicious baked BBQ pork bun here! I wanted to try the pineapple pork bun but it was sold out by the time I made it here in the afternoon. The bun and its filling was hot, fluffy, and tasted very fresh. Cash only, be prepared to wait in line for a bit, and it's a grab and go spot with no seating. read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Baked BBQ Pork Bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got their deep fried meat(number 44). I think in Cantonese it's ham sui gok, but I have no idea, I just 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! read more

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It's a small hole in the wall place. You order and you leave. Typical little Asian market. My nephew loves their green onion buns hence why I was here on this visit. I also ordered the sesame balls which were warm. I enjoyed that. But it was lacking in the red bean filling. Good little gem! read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Green onion bun - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tried to grab an egg tart from another spot, but they were closed for vacation... ended up stumbling on Good Mongkok Bakery after noticing a line of locals out front. Always a good sign. Grabbed this $1.80 egg tart to go and wow. Flaky, buttery crust with that perfectly silky, just-sweet-enough custard. Simple, fresh, and honestly way better than expected for the price. read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

Scallion bun was too large and bready for me but I enjoyed the pork bun. By late afternoon they were out of the lightly sweet egg yolk bun I wanted, even on a weekday. Got the egg tart instead which was nice and light They accept Apple Pay read more

Hole in the wall with a line most of the time. Dim Sum to go! Cheap, good and lots of variety. Pop in next time you are on Stockton Street in Chinatown. read more

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No dine in seating but the dim sum is good. Shiu Mai, Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts and bbq pork buns are made fresh all day. The egg starts are exceptional good, crust is flaky. The egg custard is light and creamy. Everything I try was really good and prices you can't beat. read more

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Got some cha siu bao because I needed to try them after hearing over the years about them. Long line, be sure to not block the entire sidewalk or their neighbors' doorway. Get there early because they sell out of things. As for the bao we came there to get, they were good. I can't say they were the best ones ever, but they were solid. The ratio of bun to meat wasn't as great as I wanted, there was a tad bit more bun to meat than I would have liked. The bun itself was good, just a bit too dense/thick. The filling itself was solid. It all added to a good bao, but not the best ever. I'd go back, and give it another shot. I wonder if it was a bad batch I got and I'd like to try more of the offerings. read more

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I come here for their shrimp siomai, the chicken siomai I tried and I'm not a fan Also , I asked for a small container and was told I need to pay , for the amount of money I spent you would think they would be a little considerate read more

Pretty good. I'm not really a connoisseur of dim sum, but we generally liked what we ordered. The signs highlighting the top menu items was so helpful. Service was efficient, which was great because the line in this takeout dive was LONG. I think there was a language barrier between myself and the person taking our order, or maybe I just wasn't listening fast enough, but we got through it and I think I got what I asked for. More than enough food to feed a family of 6 for less than $30, and we took it to Washington Square to eat in the park. read more

Checked out this spot to get some dim sum to go! There was a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. We tried their top-rated items like the har gow, baked bbq pork buns, and shui mai. Everything was already steamed or baked, so you just order and pay. There is not place to sit, so you'll have to walk around Chinatown to enjoy these. read more

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The food is good. But I went by yesterday and found it was closed with no notice as to when they would reopen read more

Good Mong Kok Bakery - Good Mong Kok closed doors(9/11/2026) - Bakeries Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite bakeries in SF Chinatown! The baked goods and dim sum are delicious! There's usually a line for this place, however it moves quickly! Cash preferred or card. There is extra 3% surcharge. My favorite items are: - baked and steamed char siu bao! - pork siu mai. They also have seafood and chicken ones. - shrimp hao gow - porridge is delicious! Comes in small or large size containers Strictly to go places, seating. The place is pretty small. read more

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Super popular dim sum place so expect a line for at least 20-30 minutes if you're coming on a weekend. Very small store with no indoor seating so plan ahead of time. The dim sum is very cheap and large in size so you don't have to worry about being hungry. However, the flavor of the dim sum itself is a little questionable. The siu mai and har gow are huge but oddly quite dry especially the har gow. The skin was very thick but each and every one was punctured and was very dry. The rest of the dim sum was pretty standard. read more

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