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    Great Eastern Restaurant

    3.3 (2.4k reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sonya L.

    I was excited to bring my husband and son here since I'd had a great first time experience last year, boy was I wrong!! We didn't mind the hour long wait, but once seated it took forever just to get utensils, tea, or have our order taken while other tables (with persons of different backgrounds) were helped right away. BIG TURN OFF! Over the next hour dishes came out one at a time, and they forgot one of our dishes entirely. By then we were over it. They also added gratuity for our party of three, which didn't sit right given the service. Want to shout out the older guy at the front with the high fade and wire glasses, he was especially RUDE and dismissive, I saw him wave off other customers mid-sentence and walk away. Tossed items onto our table. Ugh! So many better options in Chinatown. We won't be back and I'm sure they won't miss us either. *Regarding the food, it was mid. Short ribs, spicy wings and soup dumplings were all good, orange chicken mid, shrimp dumplings not good.

    Great Eastern Restaurant, San Francisco: 2026 Feb 7
    Maggie T.

    Great Eastern Restaurant, San Francisco: 2026 Feb 7 (4.25 of 5) Dim Sum is best when shared. There were six of us and we ordered 11 dishes. This gives us a chance to experience a variety of small, bite-sized dishes. I believe Dim Sum is all about sharing and enjoying each other's company. We ordered: 1. Steamed Pork Buns 2. Cold Chicken Claw 3. Roast Duck 4. Deep Fried Bean Curd Skin Rolls 5. B.B.Q. Pork Puffs 6. Turnip Cake 7. Cilantro Shrimp Dumplings 8. Pan Fried Leek & Shrimp Dumplings 9. Rice Noodle Roll with Shrimp 10. Rice Noodle Roll with Deep Fried Dough 11. Shrimp Dumpling Location: Easy to find if you happen to be walking along Jackson Street Service: Good but hectic Atmosphere: Crowded and loud $$$: Some items were priced well but there were several that's priced above average Amenities: We sat below stairs. There are two restrooms - one for men and one for women. The facilities were quite clean.

    Shrimp & chive dumplings
    Ryan A.

    Review #982 Posted on 1.5.26 We came here for dim sum here on New Years Day after staying in the City on New Years Eve. This spot is deep into Chinatown on Jackson St. You walk in & there's a small lobby, and a host stand. Tons of tables & seating on ground level & downstairs too. You're given a number, kind of like when you go to the butcher, and then wait for your number to be called. Once we got sat they greeted us a short while afterwards. They took our drink & food orders, then next thing you know the food will start coming to your table based on what's cooked first. Now, the dim sum is unreal, it's excellent, everything we tried was really good. We tried fried shrimp balls, shu mai, shrimp dumplings, shrimp & chive dumplings, fried rice, & one of the best Xo noodles I've ever had. We also had wonton soup which was great. Some of the best & most quality dim sum I've ever had. Now to the service......A couple of waiters splitting the whole downstairs, just the 2 of them. At the end of the day, cool in aspect of make your money fellas, also not your fault they only schedule you two y to handle that whole room & all tables in it. Having said that, the service suffered majorly because of the that. I don't mind the food staggered, we're used to that now when getting dim sum, but them coming back to check in and get you refills on water, red chili sauce, etc, you need that on point to properly enjoy your meal. Another issue, they missed 3 items we ordered, 3 is a lot. Last was waiting a long time to get togo boxes & our check after requesting both. Now I'm against auto tipping in general as if you don't give stellar service, why am I tipping you above 15%? But for a party of 4 to be automatically I think it was 17%? That wasn't the service we received. Don't get me wrong, I'd eat here again, we didn't leave mad, but it put a damper on the experience a bit. I'm still giving them 4 stars, but I'm being insanely generous in doing so.

    109. SHRIMP FRIED RICE大蝦炒飯 with chicken
    Cindi R.

    Food was excellent I had the shrimp/chicken fried rice dish. Plentiful portions. They understood vegetarian and gluten free requests. We had a party of two and they automatically added 20% tip and didn't tell us!! Very sloppy writing I almost missed it. BEWARE

    forgot to take more pics, whoops. we did enjoy the turntable in the middle of the table to make it easy to share
    Ashleigh R.

    my friends and i stumbled upon this place as we looked for a restaurant that could accommodate 10+ people around 8:30p on a saturday. someone in our party exclaimed "obama ate here!" hahaha and we ended up going. the restaurant sat us right away. since it was towards the end of the night, service was pretty quick, especially for a large table. we ordered so much: peking duck, steamed pork buns, chive and shrimp dumplings, crab claw, sweet and sour pork, orange chicken, sesame chicken, and a bunch of other dishes i didn't try. i thought the dim sum was the standout. everything tasted fresh. the meat dishes were okay, the sesame chicken was the best of the "saucy" dishes. i didn't try the duck, but my friends seemed to enjoy it. it comes with steamed buns instead of rice paper, which they were happy about. the dim sum isn't the cheapest you'll find in chinatown, but it's not the most expensive either. i would come back to try more options. and find out what obama ordered.

    Rissy L.

    We got hungry and craving for dim sum so we decided to come to Obama's fav dim sum place in SF. They have many photos of him up on the wall. Overall, the dim sum items are pretty legit and authentic. We ordered most of the staples- har gow, siu mai, fried turnip, chicken feet, chicken leaf covered sticky rice, etc. We ate so much among 4 of us that we couldn't finish everything. The waiters are all pretty nice. They even have more seatings downstairs at the basement.

    Makena L.

    A great place for big round table dinners! They fit our party of 14! It was pretty shoulder to shoulder, the table was probably meant for 12 max but we were able to squeeze. The dishes were so tasty. Lots of vegetarian options. My highlight was the Peking duck, so crispy and juicy. The eggplant was also tasty! Prices were good - I think perhaps a little lower on average compared to surrounding restaurants, which was great for our party's needs.

    Sally Z.

    Delicious food with a variety of dimsum at relatively lower prices than other dimsum spots! My party of 11 ordered a bunch of different dishes for lunch and I enjoyed every item I tried. I especially enjoyed the crispy green beans, flavorful fried rice, and the pork rice noodle rolls. Service isn't great here but honestly I've experienced that at a lot of dimsum restaurants. Staff rarely looked over at our table despite multiple people in our group waving our arms to try to get their attention. We had to flag down the server many times to get water, takeout containers, and the bill. They were pretty dismissive and also forgot to gave us one of our orders. We did have a larger party and ordered a lot of dishes so I understand it was a lot to keep track. 2/5 for service 4/5 for food Don't expect attentive service here but the food was very enjoyable and tasty which makes up for it. Though, I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here.

    Roasted 64. 1/2 PEKING DUCK W/ STEAMED BUN北京片皮鴨半隻
    Krishna Bhavithavya K.

    A decent restaurant in Chinatown. The service was good. The tea especially was highlight as well. Loved our peeking duck and fried crab. Both were delicious. The ambience was decent.

    Rich R.

    We were able to get a table for 7 reserved 1.5 hrs before dinner through yelp on a busy December evening. We ordered from their menu with corresponding pictures. Our food was served in less than 10 minutes. The star of the dishes we ordered was the Peking duck. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat was very tender. I couldn't take photos of other dishes we ordered because they were devoured quickly.

    Megan B.

    We had no clue about this place but saw pictures of Obama on the window and thought if it's good enough for Obama it's good enough for us. I also was in desperate need of a restroom so even if I had to suffer through a meal I was determined. This turned out to be the best chicken chow mein we have ever had. We played it real safe because I have a tendency to go wild and we had an event tonight I did not want to get sick for. We got veggie spring rolls, chicken chow mein, and sesame red bean curd balls. We also got tea that they put on the table which fyi is $1.75 per person and so is water. They also do automatic tip for you which was fine but no one said anything. We found a spot we can come wearing stretchy pants. I saw some really yummy food on other peoples lazy Susan's and we're already planning a return trip.

    Bianca Marie A.

    A cool fun fact about this place is President Obama has visited before! They have all the photos on the outside of their restaurant. They have plenty of space with upstairs and downstairs. Service was the usual and easy to order. Sadly they ran out of the baked custard buns so you need to get there early! The food was so delicious. I couldn't stop myself from eating because everything was THAT good. For the price point and the portion size, it was perfect! Will definitely be coming here again.

    Custard buns
    Melissa W.

    More like 3.5 stars, typical average for a Chinese restaurant. Went here with about 12-14 people for a work lunch. We somehow managed to squeeze in at a large round table. Only reason for knocking off half a star is because usually dim sum is pretty quick, but service seemed a little slow here on a Thursday at lunchtime. The dim sum options are good here. We also added greens (snow pea leaves) and the Hong Kong style chow mein (crispy noodles) with chicken on top. My fave dish at other restaurants is the rice noodle roll with XO sauce. It was good here and good size portion, but I think it needed just a bit more sauce. Dumplings were all tasty. Service was friendly enough but nothing crazy. They have an upstairs and downstairs here, and we sat downstairs which is nice because it seems like it might be a little quieter. Good spot in Chinatown!

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    Do they except ebt?

    No, we do not.

    Does this place serve halal meat?

    It is not halal; I asked the server and they did not know what it was. Reviews are incorrect.

    Can they accommodate groups of around 20?

    Most likely, they have 2 levels of dining space

    What hours do they serve dimsum on thursdays?

    To be honest, you should not eat here. The service, food and environment is bad. It is a total rip off and will ruin your day if you come.

    Does anyone know if this place is open on Christmas Eve?

    Yes, they even have a notice about opening 9 am Christmas Day.

    Dim sum served on saturdays? And til what time?

    According to the dim sum menu located on their business website, dim sum is 10 AM until 3 PM.

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    2.3 miDuboce Triangle
    $$

    Shanghai Dumpling King looks completely unassuming from the outside, but inside they are cranking…read moreout some seriously delicious food. The staff were friendly and super prompt about clearing empty plates and refilling our tea whenever we signaled it was done, which is always great as the dishes just get on coming! We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and several really stood out. The spicy tendon was fantastic, shredded paper thin and swimming in a classic spicy sauce. The spicy lamb dumplings were another highlight, with an incredibly thin wrapper and a super flavorful and not gamey at all lamb filling. I also loved the stir fried rice cakes, which were sliced thin enough to avoid that overly chewy texture, and the stir fried noodles Shanghai style were classic and simple in the best way, with big chunks of cabbage and meat and just executed really (the chefs clearly have some serious wok skills!). Not everything we ordered was an absolute knockout as the vegetable dishes could use a bit more flavor and seasoning, but everything overall was good, and the portions across the board were very generous. The desserts were a last-minute decision and I am so glad we went for them. The lava custard buns were fluffy and amazing, with a molten salted egg custard inside, and the sesame balls had a satisfyingly crispy exterior that gave way to a perfectly chewy interior and sweet red bean filling. The value here is also excellent. We left absolutely stuffed and spent around $30 per person, which felt like a great deal for how much food we got and how much we enjoyed it. Highly recommend!

    I had this place bookmarked. We tried it and it was good…read more Convenient location in the Castro right next to Last Rites. Free tea, quick service and dirty restaurant are signs of very authentic Chinese food you're about to get. It was dead empty when we arrived and minutes later every table was full with a line forming, everyone waiting to be seated. That said, their dumplings and xialong baos are very good! Yes come, yes they accept credit cards

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    String beans

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

    Good Mong Kok Bakery

    4.1(3.8k reviews)
    0.1 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!

    SO DELICIOUS!! Based…read moreon 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.

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    Baked Char siu bun and Seasame balls

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    YH-Beijing Duck House - Beijing Duck 北京烤鴨

    YH-Beijing Duck House

    4.4(421 reviews)
    2.1 miLower Haight
    $$
    Hipster vibe
    LGBTQ friendly

    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

    This duck truffle fried rice honestly changed my life. I love duck. Love truffle even more. The…read morefried rice brought both together in a brand new way. Very clean aftertaste, with a rich savory and umami flavor. Amazing even as leftovers. The shredded pork was pretty good too. The little thin dough wrapper things that came with it were interesting, and I loved the cucumbers. I didn't try much of the noodles, but they were delicious as well. The atmosphere of this place is more upscale than your average Chinese restaurant, and the prices are a tad bit higher too. It was really quiet when we went, midday, but beautiful inside and the service was great. I appreciate that they have a unique menu that introduces a lot of brand new flavor combinations. A refreshing opportunity to try new things. Most definitely will go back for that duck truffle fried rice and to see what else they have.

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    Palette Tea House

    Palette Tea House

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    1.1 miRussian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    I had made a reservation at what I thought was Palette Tea House in Ghirardelli Square, when in…read moreactuality I made a reservation for 24 people at Palette Tea Garden in San Mateo! (Only a 22 mile discrepancy -- yikes!). I was horrified at my mistake, arriving with 24 hungry co-workers but NO reservation. Fortunately, Dennis and his co-workers were amazingly gracious and able to accommodate our large group of people. The food was AMAZING!!!!! Best dim sum I've ever had. Even my fellow employees (who are normally meat and potato types) were impressed and pleased with the food and beverages. Our servers were attentive and gracious, the ambience is lovely, but the food was the star here. I can't say enough wonderful things about Palette Tea House. Do yourself a favor when you're in San Francisco and visit this restaurant! I live in the Los Angeles area, but next time I go visit my mother-in-law, I'm taking her to Palette Tea House! Yummy!!!!!!

    Went to this tea house first time over the weekend for Mother's Day…read more We reserved a table days in advance. We chose the outdoor table because of our dog. First off, great vibe and ambient. Modern decoration with touch of traditional Chinese accents. The food was 4 stars out of 5. -5 stars for presentation. -3.5 stars for the taste. The presentation is fancy and luxurious. We ordered both the scallops and abalone shui mai. The abalone is okay but the scallops ones are way better. We also ordered the lotus leaf with abalone. While it looks so fancy, the rice is really wet but not binding together. The flavor is lacking as well. The best dish was the Iberico cha siu (bbq pork). It was so tender and flavorful. All of their food would looks really good on IG but I personally prefer my food have wonderful taste than wonderful photos. The service was good overall but it is a little slow given how fancy the food looks like. Empty plates were not removed until requested or when new plates have nowhere to place. Price point wise..Definitely on the higher end but not too crazy especially this place is in the heart of SF. There is a parking structure next to the tea house but it gets challenging during the weekend. I would rather take ferry and grab a Lyft next time. Will I be coming back? Maybe but it will not be my top choice while I'm in SF. Will I recommend? Yes! You should absolutely try it for yourself!

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    Dumpling Time

    4.2(2.8k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I don't live in the city but I've had to come up here every day because my wife had been…read moretransferred to a hospital in San Francisco. She went through a spell of being terribly nauseaus and only certain foods could be kept down. She's a fan of dumplings so we found this place on door dash and tried it. The Wagyu XLB is one of the best things I've ever eaten. And no that's not hyperbole.Everything we had from this place was great but those specific dumplings were amazing. My wife also was a big fan. She had the vegetable dumplings and not only was able to keep it down with her nausea, but would also get it again and she is a picky eater. The worst thing we ate there is something I would descriebe as "good but I don't need it again." I won't name the item because it really wasn't bad at all, it was just outshined by everything else. I have since recommened thist o a few different doctors and nurses at her hospital and two have reported back to us that they loved it as well. In fact one nurse's wife now wants Dumpling Time at least once a week. When I die, if the Wagyu XLB is the last thing I eat, it would not be a wasted life.

    i was in san francisco for a one-day work trip, and once the day wrapped, we all went out to eat. i…read morewas genuinely excited to partake in dumplings because... it's san francisco. you kind of expect a moment. unfortunately, dumpling time was incredibly underwhelming. lots of bland. i understand not every meal is going to be a home run, but wow, this was aggressively average. eating on the company's dime makes it sting a little less (our ceo would absolutely hate to hear this happened, lol), but still. the shrimp toast was truly interesting and delicious. the clear standout in my mind. the wagyu truffle gyoza though... truffle who? flavor where? very much lacking, especially for something that sounds so promising. the tom kha soup dumplings were also shockingly bland, which was the most disappointing part for me. the ambiance itself was laid back, which i did appreciate. overall: sad. not terrible, just forgettable. which somehow feels worse when you're expecting something special in sf.

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    Inside w large screen playing K POP music

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    BBQ Pork Bao

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    Bao - Baked BBQ Pork Bao (3)

    Bao

    4.3(448 reviews)
    2.4 miMission
    $$

    amazing food, service & atmosphere!! came for their baked bao bun with black truffle, beef buns and…read morestayed for the yellow tiled bathroom. great fun would 10/10 recommend. WILL BE BACK!

    It was a literal dark and stormy night so between squalls I geared up and headed down Guerrero…read moretoward 17th Street and swung down to Valencia for another perfect simple dining experience at Bao. I walked into the restaurant about 45 minutes before closing time at 9:30 PM and several other diners came in after I was seated. The unsettled weather made the people hungry for dumplings. Bao is warm and woody and serene on the inside, a great counterpoint to the bustle of Valencia at every hour. Upon entering there is a large window looking on to the kitchen prep area where culinary experts are often at work constructing the food diners later enjoy on their plates. Tonight a couple of wizards were in the process of making chicken potstickers. Even being vegetarian, just seeing how the dumplings and other items are made is like seeing secrets being shared. I love it and it sets the vibe for the restaurant. My order consisted of the steamed vegetarian buns and sautéed string beans. The buns come out beautifully presented and taste even better: the bun itself is just slightly sweet and that sweetness adds an amazing dimension to the chopped fresh vegetables inside. Can't tell you what any of these veggies are individually and I don't care, they are so good. Next came the sautéed string beans and the sear on the beans themselves was perfect and smoky and delicious. The crispness of the sautee makes the string beans a lovely pairing with the soft yummy of the steamed buns. Last came the sesame balls as a sweet meal ending. I love donuts and fresh-made sesame balls are similar to a donut hole just with a filling that is actually food and so sweetly tasty. The outer fry was crisp and the insides absolutely perfect. Three dishes, all fantastic, and I walk home happy and thankful to Bao for a great simple meal!

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    Kitchen magic!

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    House of Dim Sum

    House of Dim Sum

    3.4(60 reviews)
    2.9 miMission

    Quick and tasty spot. Came here to split a siu mai while waiting for my order from another spot…read more The cashier was super friendly and the food came out quickly. Heads up that this is mostly a takeaway spot and they only have 1-2 small tables. The siu mai was fairly big and I liked that the order came with a bunch of sauces- chili oil, soy sauce, and a hot sauce. As a big sauce fan, I appreciated the selection! I'll be back to try most of their selection.

    I've only ordered dim sum from here through Too Good to Go (2g2g). Like their Chinatown location,…read moreI find the dim sum to be oily. But overall, it's good. The baked bbq pork buns are sweet with a decent amount of filling. The deep fried dumpling is plump, juicy, and crunchy. The shrimp and chive dumplings are my favorite. It's full of shrimp with a slightly thicker skin, which I think adds a nice chewiness. The veggie egg rolls were okay. I personally wouldn't order those, even if I was craving them. The spare ribs had a really nice savory flavor from the sauce. The egg tarts were okay. I need to note that these bags are leftovers from the day, so they're not as fresh. But they held up the next day so I was able to stretch 2 meals out of them. I can't comment on service since these bags are only for pick up. But they quickly provide the bags once the window open. And it's a small space, with maybe 2 tables. So this place is probably best for to-go orders. Their 2g2g bags have more variety than their Chinatown location. Not sure how many dim sum options there are in the Mission, but I would go here if I was in the area and craving a shrimp and chive dumpling.

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    House of Dim Sum - Bakery Display

    Bakery Display

    House of Dim Sum - Baked BBQ Bun, Chives & Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts, Egg Roll, Steamed Pork Spareribs, Deep Fried Meat Dumpling

    Baked BBQ Bun, Chives & Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts, Egg Roll, Steamed Pork Spareribs, Deep Fried Meat Dumpling

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