Amazing flavor Very pricey but worth it Clean and strong AC ------------------- - will come back read more

It's expensive for what it is, despite its humble decor. If you're hopping into the city and are looking a dim sum fix, you're better off going somewhere in Chinatown or Sunset. This location is small but we were able to walk in during Saturday around lunch time. The food wasn't bad but it feels like we paid a premium just to be there. read more

I was able to get a walk-in table for dinner on a Sunday evening. The restaurant is pretty small, and the service was great. I will say, the restaurant felt a bit... drab. There was no music playing and it felt like everyone was whispering at their tables because it felt weird to talk at a normal volume. The interior design also does not match the quality/price of the food - I really think this place could use a redesign and new paint job... Anyway, the food overall was good, but definitely on the pricey side. We got two items off the seasonal menu - a spicy shrimp wonton starter, and the country fried rice. The wontons were good, but not spicy, and the fried rice was really good. It definitely could have used some chili oil on top, but was still good as it was served. The food also came out pretty quickly and was a great temperature. We also got the spicy string beans. They were alright, but not much better than any other dim sum restaurant's. Our total after tax & tip was about $100 for two people, with just two starters, one main dish, and a single beer. This definitely feels high for the quality/quantity of the food, but the great service helps makes up for this. I would say if this place got a redesign and lowered the prices a bit, it would be booked up every day. read more

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This is a unique dim sum restaurant. The service was very friendly and very welcoming and attentive to my wishes. The roast duck tasted great. The ambience of the place with the pictures with Chinese lettering was fancy . My only complaint was that the food was a little bit pricey . It is still worth visiting at least once if you are in San Francisco. read more

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The food was really good! Our group ordered family style: We had su mai, haw gow , rib eye chow fun, Peking duck, short ribs and dau, mu. Everything was delicious and tasty read more

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6 of us were able to get a table for lunch without a reservation. And WOW, for a Michelin Guide recognized restaurant, we left unimpressed. Ambiance: Small space with 10 closely situated tables. Chairs were uncomfortable to sit on, and the headrests failed to allow any handbags to hang on. Food: We ordered a variety of items that any other typical dim sum places offer. Any kind of dumplings we got: wrappers were too soft and fell apart as soon as they were picked up, before they could reach our plates. Green onion pancakes soaked in a lot of oil and were soggy. All other dishes were average, except crab egg noodles. That was actually very delicious. We also never got our fried rice and ended up canceling it. Noting its whooping prices and the mediocre dishes, I must say I've had better cheaper dim sum in Chinatown and in South Bay. Will not be back. read more

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Incredible service and delicious food. Highly recommended. It's a small space, so reservations are recommended.

Decent food that I mostly enjoyed. It was a bit like other chinese dumpling places but better. We ordered 5 items none of then stood out as amazing but all tasted good. Nothing unique really but all had tasty flavor, correct temp and the right seasoning. Service was good snd so was ambiance a bit tighter but cute. a classic spot that gave me a timeless feel. read more

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Pretty decent dim sum spot for SF! I will not lie, SF does not have the best dim sum, but this spot did it pretty well. I do think it is a little expensive for dim sum. We got a whole lot of things - the bbq pork baos were surprisingly tasty and filled appropriately. The dry green beans were very good. Service was great too! I would recommend making a reservation as it can definitely get busy. read more

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Small Chinese restaurant with great food and service. We had the dungeoness crab, half Peking duck and yin yang fried rice. The crab was fantastic. The meat was tender and flavorful. You really can taste the freshness. The Peking duck was also really good and the reason we wanted to come here. The yin yang fried rice was a pleasant surprise. All in just under $200. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

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Excellent dim sum spot!! Yes, it's definitely pricey, but everything from the food to the service and 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! read more

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I don't know why some people thought the food was meh and complained about the price. We ate here twice in one week. Yes, it was that good. Yes, you pay a premium over the other dim sum restaurants. But this place is in its own league. The space is small and intimate but welcoming for families and kids. I can't say enough about the friendliness of the staff. The wait staff wasn't terse like at your typical dim sum restaurant. Everyone was lovely and very attentive. They switched out our plates when they were soiled. The service is top tier! The food tasted great!!! I think they use higher quality ingredients than most places. We loved all the dishes. The soya chicken mein and scallion pancakes were only ok. The pork belly, Shanghai soup dumping, vegetarian dumpling and shumai were fantastic! And the braised shiitake was shockingly good given that it's just mushrooms on a bed of lettuce. HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. But yes, the price is on the higher side. We can't wait to return. read more

Food, service, ambiance are all excellent, and prices are high to reflect that. Spent $100 for 2 people, but thoroughly enjoyed every dish. Nothing was overly salty or greasy, just good food and flavor. Beef Chow Fun - about $33. Smoky wok flavor and lots of tender beef. Deep fried tofu skin rolls - super crispy roll and nice savory filling Shrimp stuffed eggplant - loved this unique dish. eggplant is silky soft, shrimp filling is delicious. A choy - subtle flavor, served in a heavy dish that kept it piping hot. read more

Such nice staff, Michelin star in 2025, cute queen, and incredible sweet-and-sour pork!! read more

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High 4.5 stars. Service was friendly, very well attended and helpful; I liked that the waiter described the order as he placed it on table; food was delicious and fresh; flavors and carefully prepared; the duck dumpling was an enjoyable delight of flavors with an added crunchiness from peanuts; rice was a bit harder than I prefer; the restaurant is nicely decorated and gives a more upscale ambience feel. It is on the pricier side. Enjoyable and good flavor. read more

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It's a Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant but it was underwhelming and we left unimpressed. My friend and I didn't know what we got ourselves into, she thought it was a different HK restaurant. As soon as we looked at the menu, it was a bit pricier than we expected. But we proceeded to order anyways. I mean it was our fault for ordering a lot of dishes, but for 8 items, the bill came out to over $200. I feel like at other dim sum places, it'd be half of that price. The best dishes were the vegetable dishes and the fried stuff. I didn't care for the dumplings and the noodle dish was okay. The eggplant shrimp dish was my favorite and i was also so happy that they had the water spinach dish! And the calamari were really good too. The service was amazing though! They were super polite, attentive, and changed out our dishwares. read more

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Always great. Fantastic service, well executed food, nice ambiance. We've been here 5+ times and every single time has been fantastic. Every single dish is very well made, perfect flavors and ingredients. Highly recommend. read more

Phenomenal. I may have been swayed by the Michelin 2025 plaque posted up front but this place tasted so amazing that we had to come back twice and may be back again! FYI - There are 2 menus - #1.breakfast/lunch and #2. dinner. We had the congee and pot stickers for lunch. The congee was the best my wife ever had, she says. The potstickers were clean , non oily and perfectly crispy. Even the chili sauce was incredible - tad sweet, spicy and interestingly smokey. For dinner we had the imperial seafood bisque, seafood mapo tofu, and the honey glazed bbq Berkshire pork belly. The seafood bisque surprisingly had so much seafood in it with shrimp, fish and more. Very tasty. The mapo tofu usually has pork, but here it was packed with seafood instead. It was spiked with szechuan peppers that gives the numbing feeling. Not a fan of the feeling so it wasn't my fav but it was like a 7/10. The berkshire pork belly was super interesting. It was sweet, gelatenous, thick and had a chocolate like flavor. Idk how but the chocolate works. It made the dish almost taste like a dessert. Theres far more dishes I'd love to try and I'll definitely be back for more. read more

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TL;DR: Pretty small, amazing service (new plates for everything), food comes out fast but comparable 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. read more

Came here for Mother's Day. Good thing we had a reservation, the place was jam packed. It is not a big place to start with. This is not a place where dimsum comes in a cart and you can just point and get what you see. You need to order them. It's quite pricey but the ingredients feel fresh. The shrimp, scallops and fish taste like good quality so I don't feel bad for the $36 house special noodle. Service was excellent. Writers were attentive through out and very polite. I don't mind coming back here to try their regular menu if I were in SF, but I don't feel that I want to drive there just to go to this place. read more

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Good service and decent dim sum. However having been to many other dim sum places in the bay area, the pricing for this restaurant is outrageous, $15 for 4 har gow is unheard of! I would recommend going elsewhere for an authentic dim sum experience without the crazy pricing. read more

The dim sum here was pretty good. Every dish was prepared well and tasted fresh. I'm not sure why the restaurant's ratings are so high though. While the food was fine, the prices were exorbitant, especially given the small portions. Perhaps the greatest offender was the $18 plate of black and pepper pork spare ribs. What we got were 8 little pieces of deep fried pork that were mostly just bones. The soup dumplings were very average. The wrapper was too thick and the meat filling wasn't terribly flavorful. The lotus-wrapped sticky rice was also very average. The small piece of pork in the middle was tasty, but the sticky rice lacked any real fragrance or flavor. The truffle salt shrimp toast was our favorite dish. Service was great - attentive and friendly . The restaurant is very small inside and can get quite noisy. The location is strange, in a non-descript, somewhat dodgy part of Soma. read more

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A modest yet inviting atmosphere. The friendly staff greets you at the door and attentively addresses your needs. The menu is simple, featuring a small selection of options that provide a sense of abundance. Recommendations led me to select the sweet and sour pork and the duck and chive dumplings. The dumplings were light, fresh, and delectable, with an ideal balance of ingredients. I eagerly anticipated my entree. However, the half pineapple was not on my expectations. The exterior of the pork appeared visually appealing, but I am always cautious of iceberg lettuce as a means of embellishment. After a few bites, in an attempt to be impartial, I consumed a few pieces of pork. Unfortunately, the undercooked interior did not warrant further consumption. This was disappointing, as the majority of the dish's energy was expended on the half pineapple and iceberg lettuce. The standout dish was the soup dumpling. The fair price of $18 for four dumplings was commendable. In contrast, the soggy pork coated in a hard shell, priced at $30, was not worth the cost. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. However, the quality of the food may not align with your expectations, especially if you are in San Francisco. read more

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You can't deny that the quality here is amazing, but the prices for the dim sum really have you second-guessing life choices. We ordered 7 dishes among 3 people and for the total to come out to $60+ per person is insane, especially when a fried rice costs $30 and the tea wasn't complementary. The space itself is quite small with tight seating. You'll need to wait for a spot, which can take a while, but it's nice that they don't rush you to leave. You order off a menu and put check marks next to items you want. read more

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I'm telling all my friends & family about this place. HK Lounge Bistto serves excellent dim sum and chef's specialty dishes all around. The only downside is the location of the restaurant since it's in SoMa - not my favorite neighborhood in SF to walk around in and the parking situation isn't great, but the food is well worth it. All the dishes we ordered were great (hot, fresh, less oily than other dim sum restaurants) and came out quickly! My personal favorite was the coffee glazed baby back pork ribs - such a unique, multi-dimensional, and well-executed dish - HIGHLY recommend. We also liked the crab meat egg noodle. HK Lounge Bistro is my new favorite dim sum restaurant in the Bay Area. read more

HK Lounge Bistro - crab meat egg noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

The old: maybe it's just me applies here. I live close by and I've been here a dozen+ times and have always done take out. It's nice that they offer a 20% discount for pick up. HKL absolutely blew me aways when I first discovered them and was nvr concerned about the sticker shock pricing. Truthfully it really is pricey but man o man the value, quality and execution nvr evr disappointed. Not sure what's up lately though. Last couple times it was mid meh passable and that's not cool nor what I was expecting. Somethings off. Chef gone? Kitchen turnover? New owners? Really sad to say it now has bc too expensive for what they produce and I'm finally moving on. Maybe just have to settle for a regular ol' family run neighborhood Chinese option. Too bad. read more

KenScale: 8.5/10 Visit: December 2023 [Note: After some deliberations, I have decided to upgrade all restaurants receiving 8.5 or 8.75 KenScale to five Yelp stars from four.] On our second day in San Francisco during our California trip last December, my wife Jun and I wanted to get a quick bite for early lunch before meeting our dear friend and her husband for dinner at Lazy Bear later that day. As we had not had dim sum in a while, and San Francisco is not a slouch when it comes to dim sums, we made a quick trip from our hotel in SoMa to check out HK Lounge Bistro. We had no background on HK Lounge Bistro whatsoever (I later learned that the original restaurant Hong Kong Lounge II in the Richmond District of the city burned down in 2019 and this was a second act from the same time), but in any event we were so glad we stumbled upon this restaurant because the dim sum here was incredible. Having lived in New York City many years, Jun and I had of course been to Chinatown numerous times to get our dim sum fix. So how does a San Francisco establishment stack up against NYC Chinatown? Jun found herself surprised to admit that HK Lounge Bistro was better than what she had encountered in Manhattan. Take, for instance, the beloved classic Shanghai soup pork dumpling. Jun was thoroughly impressed how pure and clean the flavor of the soup was, in contrast to NYC's version that feels, while delicious, like the kitchen focuses too much on emphasizing richness of the broth to perhaps accommodate non-Chinese diners. The shrimp dumpling was also spot on with wonderfully crunchy texture of the shrimp. My favorite dish during our meal was the spicy shrimp wontons. Having seen spicy wontons with pork much more often, I was curious to see how using shrimp worked and it turned out to be quite a delight with addictive but not overwhelming spicy flavor of the wontons making me wish we could've ordered more even after getting an extra. We could tell that the restaurant's focus on execution shines in other dishes such as salt and pepper soft shell crab which Jun was very fond of, as well as string beans that were dry fried to perfection. The restaurant is relatively modest in size and it is not surprisingly a very popular place in the city, so I highly recommend either getting a reservation in advance so just walking in right around the time the restaurant opens. As we were savoring all the deliciousness thinking how lucky we were to walk in without a wait, we saw multiple diners without reservations turned away. Add some hot teas (even the tea here was not some generic version using tea bags but real tea leaves), and you have one heck of a dim sum meal. HK Lounge Bistro was a revelation in our California trip and we won't hesitate to come back for more of the wonderful dim sum dishes here next time we are in San Francisco. read more

The best dim sum I've ever had! And that's saying a lot considering I used to eat dim sum weekly. The staff was extremely welcoming and attentive, and constantly made sure we had what we needed. We ordered everything from the Shu Mai and shrimp dumplings to less traditional items like coffee glazed ribs and chive and shrimp pan fried dumplings. Everything was fantastic. The best way I can describe HK Bistro Lounge is traditional dim sum elevated. Compared to other trendy dim sum places, HK is miles ahead. Even the sesame balls tasted better than other restaurants, maybe because of the dough they used, or maybe the process of frying them... Regardless amazing. The pan fried chive and shrimp dumplings had an incredible flavor and crispiness and nothing there tasted oily. The other standout was the baked pork bao...wow! The dough was so good, with a hint of sweetness and the pork inside had excellent flavor. We wanted to order another serving, but we're stuffed. I would recommend making reservations, and do not sleep on HK Bistro Lounge... Some of the best dim sum out there, especially in a city that is known for their great Chinese food. read more

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Hands down, the best dim sum in SF. Everything we ate was top quality (but standouts were the glutinous rice & chicken dumplings, duck and peanut dumpling, bbq pork noodle roll, and black sesame ball dessert). Seriously, there wasn't a single dish that was just ok. I can't wait to come back and try some of the noodle dishes. Service was fast and friendly. We got there 30 min before closing at lunch, and we still had time to put in 3 batches of orders. lol Yes, it's more expensive than other dim sum options. But let's recognize why prices are higher - increased labor costs and rent. Don't fault a restaurant for trying to survive in SF. read more

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This is a great Chinese restaurant for some comfort authentic cuisine with traditional dim sum. The place is clean and spotless, waiters are quick and very professional. They constantly keep an eye out on everyone's table. The food takes time because it's prepare from scratch and comes out hot and fresh. We ordered their house combo noodle which was topped with chicken, beef, bok choy, mushrooms, shrimp and some scallops. The noodles are crispy but once it's mixed all together with the sauce, it enhances the flavor and textures. This dish is tasty but I think I'd rather order their beef chow fun for next time. The siu mai and chive pan fried dumplings were both delicious and paired great with their chili. The fried chicken is phenomenal; it's crispy with a nice outer coating of crunchy garlic and breading. This would go great with fried rice. I also love their green beans! It's dry fried and has this fishy but sweet chili taste to it. This is a must try! Parking is very tough around here so be prepared for that especially with heave construction. I'd definitely recommend coming around lunch time for better parking, a quieter setting, and more attention on your table. This place has been featured in many food blogs and earned lots of praise from high ranking articles. It's worth coming for sure. We'll be back for more! read more

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Traditional Cantonese "basic" dimsum selection but the prices for the dimsum are more than double and noodle dishes 50% more than that of even the high end dimsum houses that cater to the demanding Chinese community. Service was VERY attentive in a more relaxed setting and taste was decent, but nothing was particularly haute or had better ingredients as one would expect at these price points. Good place if you live in the SOMA area and not wanting to travel to one of the large popular dimsum houses. But being a SF native and Chinese foodie, nothing stood out enough to justify these high prices for basic food and ambience. I was a regular at the old HK Lounge Bistro at its original Richmond district location before the building burned pre-pandemic. Menu and decor are similar but prices are now exorbitant for what you get. read more

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While at ucsf, found my new fav bbq place via DoorDash. Loved their Peking duck! The roast pig unfortunately was 80% fat, but super tasty and when I complained the next time I ordered, they made the next order perfect and lean. Food is always fresh and tasty. read more

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Came here for my partner's birthday and what an experience! Good - The service is really good - this is the first place that serves you XLB onto your spoon - Nice staff, let us celebrate his birthday and gave us a sparkler - Great food, I liked the honey walnut prawns, the fried noodles, the Tamago tofu a lot - Cozy homey ambiance. - Decently priced for 6 people! Good value Bad - The table wasn't ready until 15 min after the reservation time Overall this was such a good experience I'd come again! read more

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This dim sum was really good for me. The bbq baked pork buns had such a nice flavor between savory and sweet. It reminded me of my childhood dim sum place (flourishing gardens) for those who know from sj. The stuffed crab tasted pretty fresh and juicy. The food comes out piping hot and the service was on point. They would refill waters and give us hot tea without too much of an issue. I will say it was kind of pricy. Granted we had a big party so it makes sense. Party of 15 = 1.1k so heads up but the food was pretty worth it. I would go back for the delicious food read more

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Wayyy too pricy. The food was good but not worth the 2x in price. Will probably not come back read more

It's a nice dim sum spot, but a little on the smaller side. No carts so you have to order off the menu. Service was fine and our food came out pretty fast. Everything was delicious. Sadly everything is 1.5-2x the price of other well known dim sum spots. Was nice to try once, but probably won't be back due to the price. Definitely make reservations if you're coming on a weekend. read more

So glad I finally tried this place! The food is authentic and really delicious, and staff is really attentive and friendly! The restaurant itself is a bit small, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. Portions are on the smaller side, and it's a bit pricey, but the quality definitely makes it worth it. I got the sea bass with tofu, and it was absolutely delicious--so flavorful and cooked perfectly. The Yang Chow fried rice was really good too, and the pork belly was super tender and packed with flavor. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes! read more

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The dim sum was really good. Sure, you can get cheaper food elsewhere, but we were curious to try it here and I agree with others that it was very tasty and perhaps even a bit fresher than other dim sum I have had before. We ordered 6 dishes which was more than enough for two people! The best was the Bbq pork !!! So sweet and delicious. We also had shrimp egg rolls (super crispy), soft shell crab (very salty), shrimp and pork su Mai (the shrimp was very plump!), chive and shrimp dumplings and sesame balls with lotus paste (which came out nice and hot!). I should skip the soft shell crab - it was good, but I would just choose something not fried personally in the future. The service was quick and the servers were extremely friendly!!!! read more

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Wonderful dim sum restaurant! I organized a large dinner for 13 people here, and I will absolutely come here again. Most importantly, the food was fantastic! We ordered a lot of dishes, and everything was delicious. As a pescatarian, my favorites were the: - salt and pepper fried rex sole - string beans - walnut shrimp - braised crab with egg noodles - prawn chow mein in black bean sauce - peach buns The portions were generous for the price - probably each main would be enough for 2 people. The service was exceptional, and the team was incredibly well organized and accommodating. We had a few unusual dietary restrictions, which the restaurant very kindly handled. read more

HK Lounge bistro is an upscale dim sum restaurant in San Francisco. The restaurant is a bit small, so I recommend reservations for large parties. I went both in the afternoon and evening to try their dim sum and dinner menu. Their dim sum menu has all the traditional dishes. Their hargow and cheung fun was soft and fresh. The baked buns were savory and sweet. Everything came out fairly fast and was fresh and delicious. I visited another time during dinner and got the steamed chilean seabass with tofu. The tofu and seabass were soft topped with plenty black bean sauce. We also got the glazed coffee berkshire pork ribs. The glazed coffee ribs were a bit too sweet for my taste and were okay. The servers were friendly and checked on us quite often. Overall, HK Lounge Bistro was one of my favorite dim sum/Chinese restaurants in San Francisco, and they have a variety of different dishes to choose from. read more

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