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    3.3 (234 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Shrimp and Egg over rice
    Lisa N.

    Please save your time and money. Do not come here. Food is overpriced and NOT good. Barely edible. I was so disappointed. I had a long week and was craving Chinese food. I have a few go to spots in SF, but since I was in the neighborhood, I figured I would support a local small business and check out Joyful Kitchen. I ordered a couple of simple items, as it was my first time here. Usually, an order of shrimp and egg over rice and an order of salt and pepper pork chops are my standard safe dishes to get. The pork chops at first glance looked good but it was a small portion. I figured if they were tasty, I could overlook other issues. Sadly, they were SO SALTY. Even paired with the rice, I was unable to eat it. :( The shrimp and egg over rice was a small plate of slop. It looked (and tasted) like it came from a local school/hospital cafeteria. The frozen carrots and peas were the first thing that threw me off. Once I opened the container, I knew instantly that this was not going to be a fresh dish. Additionally, the shrimp were tiny. I was so disappointed. Like the pork chops, I still gave it a shot and took a couple bites, hoping that the flavor would make up for the lacking in aesthetic. It did not. Overall, I am extremely disappointed with this place. I will not be back. I would not recommend. Oh. And lastly, two of these items alone were close to $50! A total ripoff! If I didn't live so far away, I would have brought the food back. Instead, I just trashed it.

    Hot & Sour Soup not as expected. More tofu less of the rest ingredients usually in the soup. Consistency/spiciness of the soup perfect.
    Wendell U.

    If you like your shrimps this small than you're not getting your moneys worth. The House Special Pan Fried Noodles was not so special at all. Portions was not much. Neither was their Hot & Sour Soup practically all tofu less the other ingredients usually included in a good hot & sour soup. The only thing good was the flavor & spiciness of the soup as well as the consistency.

    Shrimp cheung fun
    Serena L.

    Decent spot for porridge and cheung fun! Cheung fun - 3.5/5, we got pork and egg, shrimp, bitter melon and shrimp, and liver. The rice noodle itself was very good, super soft and delicious with soy sauce. The shrimp they use is much smaller than what you would typically find at dim sum places. Fillings were alright. Porridge - 4/5, we got pork organ, chicken, and century egg. The regular size is quite large and can feed 2. They gave lots of toppings, especially the pork organ.

    Special Rice Noodle Roll with Corn & beef  Special Rice Noodle Roll with pork and egg
    Vincent W.

    My buddy clued me into this place for the fresh made rice rolls. Not too many spots where you can get steamed rice rolls to order in the city with meat choice and other toppings. Normally to get rice rolls you have to go to a dim sum spot and get shrimp or beef or whatever they have. Here you can pick, have both add other toppings like corn, bittermelon, onions, veggies. Been here twice now and I think a meat with the egg is the best option depending on what you feel like. Both the beef and pork are solid and obviously made fresh to order. Went on a weeknight and it was ready in under 5 on a not busy night. Stopped by on the weekend and it was a full house and still only took about 10 mins. All the tables inside were full. Only tried the rice rolls so can't say much about the other food but looks like people enjoyed the mix of noodles/ fried rice based on what I saw on tables. Almost guaranteed everyone had at least one type of rice roll so you know that's the main draw. As of nov 2023 it was about $8 for a roll after tax so pretty decent and one order is good for lunch I would say. TLDR; made to order steamed rice roll spot in the city. More variety than the standard stuff you get at dim sum.

    Porridge with Pork & Preserved Egg
    Jacklyn G.

    I've only had takeout from here but I love their porridge with pork and preserved egg and the fresh made to order rice roll! The porridge comes with an abundant amount of preserved egg which I love. For the rice roll, I had shrimp, egg, and lettuce and it was delicious. I think this is my top place to get rice rolls and this specific porridge from now on.

    Flour Crisp (aka chinese donuts)
    Lisa X.

    Delicious! Tried this place several times via delivery. I believe this place is on Ocean Avenue and nearby the City College main campus. We enjoyed the porridge (jook), Chinese donuts and the steamed rice noodles. The noodle texture is good, smooth and not too thick. Even the cold lemon tea was enjoyable.

    String Bean in Spicy Garlic Sauce
    Greg G.

    They open so early it's great! Chinese food for breakfast is the best and they are open around 8am! Chicken wings 5/5 String bean in spicy garlic sauce 5/5 Sweet corn with fish filet over rice 5/5 this is my absolute favorite so I'm always glad to find a restaurant that makes this dish.

    Rice Noodle Roll with Shrimp
    Maritza N.

    Cash or venmo only! Lots of rice noodle rolls, rice, noodles and congee options! You can add eggs, scallions and other things to your rice noodle roll, which is unique compared to other places. Ordered the shrimp rice noodle roll, pork liver rice noodle roll, house special congee and youtiao (fried Chinese donut). The rice noodle rolls were soft and thin. I usually prefer them a bit thicker, but it was still delicious. The shrimp was big, crunchy and fresh. The congee had a variety of meat and seafood (wish it had more century egg). The youtiao was fried well, not too greasy and was a great addition to the congee. Overall, a solid place to get traditional rice noodle rolls and congee! Also, glad the rice noodle rolls are served all-day even tho they're typically a breakfast food!

    beef crispy noodles $17
    Jeff H.

    Their beef crispy noodles $17 is not very good. The consistency of the gravy was too watery, as well as too much of it. The crispy noodles quickly became soggy. The beef was not tenderized, chewy and rough. I didn't like pieces of ginger mixed in. Ginger slices are not something that is in Hong Kong style crispy noodles. At least the food came out fast and service was excellent. Joyful Kitchen was busy at 7:30pm on a Wednesday. They were already out of chow fun. Emmy's Restaurant next door is still closed for indoor dining. Maybe that's why Joyful was busy. Joyful is more known for their breakfast dishes and not dinner dishes.

    Stanley L.

    This place is great. One time I was around the area and I asked to use the restroom and they graced me with the opportunity. Fast forward 2 weeks my friend actually recommended the place. I don't know what others experienced but I had some really good noodles here. Picture shown below. Quality was EGGSALENT! (Excellent)

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    Their rice noodle rolls are fresh and tasty. If you're close or already eating or ordering there, it should be on your don't pass by list.

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    4.6(559 reviews)
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    606 had been on the list for quite a while given the great story of generational business ownership…read morein SF Chinatown, and also because the food simply looked delicious. I joined with a group of friends and we tried many things on the menu. The highlights included the fried chicken and honey walnut prawns. The service was also so, so friendly and attentive - it was around lunar new year and everyone was great even though they were so busy. Would definitely return.

    Great food and friendly service! Came here for dinner for a party of 2 and was seated right away…read more We ordered the son of Hong Kong tea and it was in a cute mug. Now let's talk about the food!! For dinner, we ordered the honey walnut chicken, broccoli beef, 606 house fried rice, and the pork dumplings. The walnut chicken came with halved walnuts and had a nice honey glaze to it that made it sweet but not overly sweet. For the broccoli beef, the broccoli was nicely cooked and the meat was very tender. We really enjoyed the 606 house fried rice. It wasn't overly fried like most places and felt fresh. The mixture of proteins was also tasteful. Now for the pork dumplings, the presentation was nice and also tasted great with nice hints of shrimp. We noticed the place became very busy but the service was still attentive. I recommend getting a reservation for larger parties or if you visit during peak hours. We aren't local or else this would be a regular place for us.

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    4.2(428 reviews)
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    Throwback to the 90s with good food, fun atmosphere, and friendly staff. Imagine all the 90s HK pop…read morestars and movie stars, they're all here on the walls! We ended up ordered 1/3 of the menu, probably. Everything from their speciality squab to the limited time menu items like Singaporean chile crab. Everything was really delicious (only complaint is the crab sauce drowning the bread, order the bread to be on the side to avoid this situation). The popular dessert item was the red bean shaved ice, which was very nice to balance out the meal.

    WHAT A GEM in SF Chinatown!…read more Hubby secured hard to get reservations and the very next day, I see a friend post her visit on IG Stories. I asked her, "What's good?" Her response... "Everything!" That's all one needs to say. At the entrance, clearly marked are signs reading, "Reservations" and "Walk-ins". Since we had reservations, we waited only a few minutes to get seated at the bar. The bar makes it easy to converse with your partner and to peer over as the fire from the range springs up from the kitchen. Our server brought us some "Free Bites" of roasted peanuts and smashed cucumbers. She was such a pleasant lady with quite the wit that made me laugh between courses. We ordered a full bottle of Negori sake. Note: if you do not finish the sake bottle, they cannot pack it to go for you, so drink up! Obviously, we couldn't order everything on the menu. For our first visit, we definitely wanted their special dish, Fried Squab. It was delicious! The meat was moist and the dipping salt with Sichuan peppercorn paired perfectly! Just don't focus too much on the visual... the head and claws. Hot Mustard Jellyfish Salad ~ I loved the "crunch" of the jellyfish and the hot mustard marinade was just spicy enough to start a slow burn up the nose. Beef Chow Fun Noodles ~ Delicious and so very savory. I was amazed at how flavorful this dish was without being salty. Clay Pot Rice w/Chinese Sausage & Bacon ~ Loved how the entire pot was seasoned nicely. The sauce did not only sit at the top, but penetrated deep down into the rice. XO Escargot w/Milkbread ~ I've only had French Escargot and these are just as good, if not better! Fish Fragrant Eggplant ~ Another savory and very umami dish. Red Bean Shaved Ice ~ Always a refreshing dessert. Dig in for the surprise in the center. We had such a nice, cozy dinner here. Even while at the bar, we never felt for lack of space. They paced the dishes out perfectly, so there was always room to eat and enjoy. Looking forward to returning and trying more items on the menu.

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    4.1(658 reviews)
    5.7 miChinatown
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    With plenty of restaurants trying to get you thru the door in Chinatown, I was so happy to try out…read moreHon's Wun-Tun House! There will be a little bit of a wait if you come at lunchtime, but the changing of tables is so quick, it's worth the wait. My table got many items to try out, including a number of dumplings and main dishes. We have no complaints! The servers were on top of their game, and every time a menu item was brought out, they would cross it out at the table, to ensure all our food was brought out. Each dish came out piping hot (especially the dumpling and wontons), and my favorite main dish was definitely the Braised Seafood + Tofu in Clay Pot. Pair that with some rice and your set. This place was such a vibe! Totally recommend; all our food came out quick --- everything was made-to-order, and they got nothing wrong. 10 out of 10!

    My husband and I visited Chinatown on a weekday morning. It wasn't too far of a walk from Union…read moreSquare and it was a beautiful, calm and sunny day. Shops were starting to open up and we stumbled upon Hon's Wun-Tun House. We originally wanted to go to a different dumpling house but that one was closed at the time. As we peered into Hon's storefront window, we saw employees already busy making dumplings around 9am. We decided to give it a try and we were so happy we did! The servers were quick to seat us, give us water and take our orders using their tablets. We ordered the pan fried dumplings and the scallion pancakes. Everything was delicious! The dumplings had a good amount of filling and were hot and fresh. The scallion pancakes had plenty of scallions which I appreciated. I mean it wouldn't be scallion pancakes without the ample amount of scallions, right?! Lots of customers were having breakfast and I noticed many people ordered congee, so it must be one of their best sellers. Our bellies were satisfied and we were out of there in under 30 minutes. Bill came out to be about $23 after taxes and before tip. This place is great for a group of friends or families to sit down and have a meal while visiting Chinatown. The front of the restaurant has a kiosk to place orders as well (not sure if it's only for take-out orders). It's definitely a restaurant I would go back to when we are in the area again.

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    R & G Lounge

    3.7(5.4k reviews)
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    The food was good but portion sizes were not the typical chinese family style i'm used to. Service…read morewas a bit slow and dishes came out one at a time (so I never got to eat my rice with my beef while both were hot) but they were able to seat my large party fairly quickly. Ambiance was clean and good lighting up on the top floor. Overall, a good experience - just would've ordered more food next time knowing the portions were so small.

    Eating here, I was reminded of the meme that the best Chinese restaurants are rated 3.5 stars,…read moregreat food but poor atmosphere. Because yes, the R&G dining area was crowded and looked much like my childhood kitchen from the '60's (yellow flowered wallpaper, white ceiling, square-tiled flooring, round metal table and chairs). Yet, the food was delicious.. We had the Prawns with Honey Walnuts, half Peking duck and my wife splurged on the Lobster with Sticky Rice. My favorite turned out to be the Prawns, large, fresh and lightly tempura-battered. The duck, and especially lobster, were messy dishes, made messier by the lack of knives, forks, crackers and mallets I'm used to preparing such dishes with. The duck was chopped, served bone-on, so fingers were necessary to pull apart the meat. Likewise, the lobster was served in pieces and I believe was meant to be cracked although the claw meat was terribly difficult, dare I say painful. to reach. If able we'd have taken the lobster home and properly broken out all the meat. Instead, we left much of the lobster on the plate. Still, a fun place. We enjoyed our meal.

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    3.8(820 reviews)
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    Came to pick up food to bring home. Our usual order can comprise of roast duck, roast pork, BBQ…read morepork, soy sauce chicken, and/or duck feet. When ordering the BBQ pork (char siu), I always ask for a leaner portion since I prefer it without too much fat. There wasn't much of a line this time--decades ago and even pre-pandemic, there was almost always a long wait during their busier times like during lunch and dinner hours. A relative of mine used to work here over 30 years ago, and I remember how nonstop and demanding it was. It was hardly a slow or relaxed environment. They also suggested adding mochi to my order. I passed this time, but I'll give it a try on my next visit. These days, there's a lot more competition along the Noriega corridor, which may explain the change in crowds. Still, it's nice to come back for the familiar Cantonese foods I grew up with and love.

    We came on Thursday and got the roasted pork and pig tongue. My mom really liked the roasted pork,…read morethe skin was crispy and the meat was super tender. The pig tongue, however, wasn't really her thing and didn't have much flavor. We also tried the coconut mochi ($3.80 for 3). It was pretty good, with black sesame, peanuts, and sugar inside. They also have ginger pig feet and pork belly, which we might try next time. Overall, solid spot if you're here for roasted pork!

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    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    5.8 miChinatown
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    stumbled upon this after ma's and a few other spots were packed on a monday at 12pm. cozy, intimate…read moreinterior after you go up a flight of stairs, server was welcoming, and got seated/served tea quickly. did get busier and small parties were being seated together. i ordered my clay pot and it came out in under 5 minutes, i was so surprised. #35, chicken clay pot with mushroom and chinese sausage (7/10): came out sizzling and with rice on the side. chicken was plentiful and cooked great. wish there was more chinese sausage and i loved the onion. sauce wasn't too oily or salty and is a little sweet. usually i don't like ginger but it cut through the sauce well. was not expecting to like it this much! their clay pot was great for the price ($12.50), the workers were very nice, and it was just so homey in there for me. would definitely come back for clay pots and try their deluxe specials.

    I wanted to eat at a sit down restaurant and I found this restaurant on Yelp. We got early and…read morechecked-out the menu on a stand in the front off the entrance. The location is kind of confusing, however look above the building and you'll find the Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant sign. There is a upstairs to enter the restaurant. The inside decorations are simple and the tables enough to accommodate a lot of people. Going there early is an advantage. We got served hot tea and the lady gotten our orders quickly. Now let's talk about the high lights of the dishes! The West Lake soup has a clear broth with egg clouds and bite sized meat. It's a good starter to wam up your taste buds. I wanted to try the salt and pepper pork chop. The pork was crispy to perfection. There was enough of salt and pepper to give more seasoning. The star of the show - the Beef Stew Clay Pot! To my surprise, the staff brought the hot and sizzling stew out. He gave a table side service by pouring the stew on the clay plot. It had a 'wow' visual effect. The dish has a beef that is so tender, the mushroom, tofu and the light brown sauce went so well with the white rice. Overall, my experience at this restaurant is alleviated with good customer service and the yummy food!

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    4.5(61 reviews)
    4.0 miMission

    Stopped by Yongzi Ji for an early Saturday breakfast right when they open at 11:30 am. The place…read morewas still quiet, so we were seated immediately. We ordered : - Braised beef wonton noodle soup : noodles had that perfect springy bite, the broth was light , well seasoned & comforting. The braised beef was melt in your mouth tender, and the wontons were fresh, plump, and juicy. Everything was on point. - Fish porridge : I appreciate that the congee is not too soupy/ watered down. It was hearty and fish was delicately cooked just right, not dry or rubbery like some places. - Curry fish balls with pork rind : Good side dish, nicely seasoned with a spicy kick which we loved. Parking was relatively easy, there's metered spots across the street. Service was fast & efficient, the aunty who served us was super friendly and on top of everything. The interior is clean and comfy with a chill, welcoming vibe. Definitely planning to return, especially for another bowl of that beef noodle soup!

    Came here with my boyfriend and it was a great chill date spot!…read more Good: - The value of the family dinner is insane - we got the Hong Kong style and it came with like 5 different dishes - I liked the eggroll, very crispy and came with a super tasty sauce - The fried rice was really good - We ended up with so much food we had another meal to bring home - and for less than $20 each! - Service was incredibly fast and also they were very nice Bad: - It's a bit hectic inside since it gets busy! Overall, it was such a good deal and the staff were really efficient and nice and would come back!

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    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!

    6 of us were able to get a table for lunch without a reservation…read more 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.

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    5.7 miChinatown
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    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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