Honestly I was not sure what to expect based on good reviews because with Chinese restaurants…read moreespecially it seems like there is an unreliable narrator issue. We sat down in this homey restaurant that felt like we'd been transported back in time to 1997 or so which I liked for a change. Nestled in an unassuming strip mall by some martial arts studio and a few other restaurants and stores. We ordered way too much food and the plates were huge. Highlights were the fried shredded pork with jalapenos, hot and sour soup, and orange chicken though everything was great. Best hot and sour soup I've ever had, great spice level and depth of flavor. The fried shredded pork was seasoned perfectly and went great with everything. We also had bbq pork chow mein and I was pleasantly surprised by the bbq pork being obviously house made fresh and not dried out bright red 40 like most places. Service and value were both great with a huge amount of leftovers and very accomadating but not suffocating service. We had about 7 dishes and it was about a hundred. Probably my second favorite chinese restaurant I've ever been to in my life.

Quick update -- still loving this wonderful place after all these years which, imho, is the best…read moreChinese restaurant in Pacifica. Besides the items I mentioned in earlier reviews, want to shout out the excellent Hot & Sour Soup, full of so many different delicious ingredients, it has become one of my favorite H&S soups of all time. I also love their Black Bean Sauce, with any protein you choose (although I love it with chicken breast) -- it is truly delicious. String Bean Chicken is another favorite. The chefs are two brothers, and the terrific Ricardo, at the front, is one of the chef's sons. They are a wonderful family. If you've bypassed this place but never stopped in, or if you're from the North Pacifica or Montara, Moss Beach or El Granada, it is definitely worth the trip -- it'll become one of your favorite (if not THE favorite) Chinese restaurant on the coast.

Came here last night for a family dinner. Great customer service, and the food came out pretty…read morefast. This time, we ordered sautéed string beans, basil garlic eggplant, chow mein with BBQ pork, honey walnut prawns, and salt and pepper fish fillets. Overall, everything was tasty, and the portions were decent. The place is small but nice and bright. We had a good dinner and enjoyed everything we ordered. :)

The restaurant is clean, modern, and casual with a relaxed atmosphere, making it a nice spot for…read morelunch or dinner. Parking was easy and there was no wait on a Friday night. I ordered the truffle beef mushroom fried rice and the honey walnut shrimp. Both dishes were phenomenal texturally. The fried rice had plenty of tender slices of beef and mushrooms, and the shrimp were crispy with a light, crunchy coating. That said, both dishes were a bit too mildly seasoned for my taste and definitely came alive after adding some chili oil. The service was phenomenal. Our server was attentive throughout the meal and even bagged my leftovers in a to go bag without me having to ask, which I really appreciated. Overall, a solid neighborhood spot with fresh ingredients and generous portions.

This place is awesome! Great service, great ambiance!…read moreDefinitely coming back here soon. Rockaway Japanese cuisine down the street!

I was pleasantly surprised by how good this place was! I didn't think there was a lot of Asian food…read morein Pacifica so I thought it would just be ok but it was tasty! I would come back. I generally liked everything we ate. Soup dumpling skin was a little thick but the inside was really filled and juicy! Green beans weren't bad but a little salty. But my friend and husband really liked this dish. I liked the Dan Dan noodles. They were simple and clean. You mix everything together and I thought the flavor was nice and not too strong! The pan fried buns were also good. Not as good as Dough Zone but still pretty tasty. Overall I was happy and would come back!

The food here is absolutely phenomenal, and it comes in massive portions with more than enough for…read moreleftovers. I started coming here in 2022 and it, to this day, is my favorite Chinese food in the Bay Area. I've brought friends and family here and they all agree that it's absolutely delicious. We drive an hour to get here and it is totally worth it. Also the fastest you will get your food as well, and an absolutely beautiful interior.

Very disappointing experience…read more My mom has been a loyal customer here for over 5 years. Even if there's ever been an issue with a dish or the service, she's the type of person who just lets it go and never complains. Today was the first time she actually had a problem. She called in an order for salt and pepper prawns because she had been craving them all day. She picked up the food for our family, and when she got home, we realized they had given us salt and pepper pork instead. Mistakes happen, so I called the restaurant and they told me to bring back the pork and they'd have the correct order ready. When I got there, instead of apologizing or simply exchanging the order, they kept insisting my mom had ordered pork. I explained that misunderstandings happen over the phone, but my mom absolutely ordered the prawns. They refused to believe us. Then they wanted to charge an extra $5 for the prawns. At that point, I was tired of going back and forth. It honestly felt like they cared more about nickel-and-diming us over an extra $5 than providing good customer service. I finally said, "Fine, I'll pay." The husband just responded with, "Go," in a very rude tone. That was the moment I realized they were more focused on collecting the extra $5 than taking care of a loyal customer. The $5 wasn't even the issue--it was the principle. We drove back because of their mistake, returned the incorrect order, and were still expected to pay extra for the meal that was originally ordered. After supporting this restaurant for over five years, my mom wasn't given the benefit of the doubt even once. Customer service goes a long way, especially with long-time customers. Unfortunately, this experience showed us that loyalty doesn't seem to matter here. If you order takeout, I'd recommend having them repeat your order back to you a few times before you hang up to avoid the same situation.

Love this place! Ask for anything spicy and they'll kick it up. Kindest family and a Pacifica…read moreinstitution!

There was virtually no chicken in a a plate of chowmain. $15 with tax and tip for fifty cents…read moreworth of noodle. They will never get another penny from me.

Wongs Cafe redid the floor and painted the bars white. It's cozy and clean and the waitress is…read morefriendly. The portions are generous- the fried sesame chicken is saucy and crispy- even after boxing up the dinner leftovers it's crispy hours later (for that late night sweet/savory/crunchy snack) And confession time, I grew up in a house with security bars over every single window. Seriously, EVERY window! So eating here is a sentimental homie hood experience, like it adds more value to the meal! (See pic of remodeled dining area- but pay special attention to window with bars on it- reminisce with me!)

My husband ordered takeout from here because a friend had recommended it. But probably should have…read morechecked reviews and photos as it's only a few items that seem to be on repeat. We ordered Korean chicken wings - the sauce was extra starchy and thick. Flavor was lackluster. The wing itself was fine, good size. Peking pork chop - oh man this...was so disappointing. It tasted soo strongly of a vinegar tart flavor and again very starchy thick sauce. Both items were sooo off in flavor. I ate to eat, but bleh sadly they were both not good. Maybe we'll try the favorites next time but I'm staying away for now.

I was so surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet, because hands down, this is my favorite hot…read morepot place. An AYCE Hot Pot / Grill spot. I personally like to come here more for the hot pot option. FOOD: 9/10 An ample amount of options to choose from, including appetizers, drinks, meats, vegetables, seafood, noodles, and more. My go-to orders are always the tomato-based soup, brisket, Chinese donut, and homemade biang biang noodles, which, in my opinion, are a MUST! For dessert, no matter how full I am, I always gotta go for the fried buns with condensed milk. Their Thai Tea is also creamy and good! I love how they don't skimp on the milk. The sauce bar is great and has a lot of toppings and sauces to create your own hot pot dipping sauce concoction. My go-to is ponzu, sesame paste, hella garlic, chili oil, hella cilantro, and green onions. You already know. They serve a complimentary scoop of ice cream! They normally have 2-3 flavors to choose from. I always go for the green tea for the most part. SERVICE: 8/10 Staff is always quick, efficient, attentive, and nice! AMBIANCE: 9/10 Indoor and outdoor seating are available. I love how they have good-sized tables inside whether you're dining solo, with a small group, or with a big party. I also love that they still have their COVID shields. Why? I don't know. A little extra sanitary measure wouldn't hurt anyone, so why not? If you sit outside, they also have outdoor heaters, which is always a plus.

We went to Top Pot on a whim for dinner, and since we didn't have a reservation, we arrived a bit…read moreearlier to try to avoid the crowds. It was about 6pm on a Saturday and we luckily got seated, but larger parties started coming in within the hour. - PARKING - Lots of spots around the plaza area! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - You can sit outside or inside, but since it was a little windy that night, we opted to sit inside. They put us in the middle between two parties but we didn't mind. The tables have screens that help with the airflow of the stoves. You mark down everything you want on the menu paper, and then give it to the staff. Once they get your order in, they'll wipe off the menu paper and you can continue to order that way. - FOOD - We all got the half BBQ, half hot pot option. It's definitely a unique experience that you can't find everywhere, so I'm glad we got to try it! I got the mild spicy of the signature soup, but I think if I were to ever come back I'd probably get something without spice as it got to be a bit much with the veggies! The meat quality is pretty decent here as well, and I liked the variety of sides you can get here. - OVERALL - A solid spot with a unique dining experience if you get the half and half option!

Original dry fried chicken, top tier. Walnut shrimp amazing…read more Shrimp fried rice was fire Hot and sour soup great. Green beans also good. This was maybe the best meal my whole Bay Area trip.

A bit overrated San…read moreTung on Irving Street in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, offers a textbook overrated dining experience that struggles to justify its massive, block-spanning hype. The defining hurdle of a visit is the notorious wait time, where customers routinely stand on the sidewalk for an hour or more just to be squeezed into a cramped, noisy, and basic dining room. While the legendary original dry-fried chicken wings are decent, they ultimately fall short of their mythical reputation; the signature sweet-and-spicy glaze leans incredibly saccharine and sticky, masking meat that often turns out slightly dry and over-fried. Beyond the signature wings, the rest of the extensive menu feels surprisingly ordinary and heavy-handed with sodium, making standard dishes like the black bean sauce noodles and string beans feel like ordinary takeout rather than a destination meal. Combined with a hurried front-of-house staff operating an "all-business" conveyor belt to clear tables quickly, the rushed environment and inflated, ala-carte pricing leave you feeling like you paid premium time and money for what is ultimately a standard neighborhood Chinese spot. Thanks

I visited Grand Hot Pot with my family on a Friday evening around 6 PM and was pleasantly surprised…read moreto be seated right away--though within minutes, a line began to form, and the restaurant quickly filled to capacity. It's clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. The quality of the meats stood out, especially the ribeye, which was flavorful and well-marbled. One of my favorite touches was the self-serve drink fridge in the back, offering a wide, unlimited selection that adds to the overall experience. The broth was rich and satisfying, complementing the ingredients nicely. The atmosphere strikes a great balance--casual and welcoming, with the feel of a classic Chinese hot pot restaurant. It's an easygoing spot that still delivers on quality, making it perfect for a laid-back dinner with family or friends.

Came here for a friend's birthday and booked the VIP karaoke room for eight people. It included…read moreall-you-can-eat hot pot and all-you-can-drink beverages for 90 minutes. Definitely worth the price, especially when you're with a good group of people. The meat quality wasn't the best, but there were plenty of options and I really liked the sauce bar. I also appreciated how many appetizers you could order. The honey walnut prawns were easily a 10/10. The self-serve drink fridge was a nice touch too, with sodas, juices, milk teas, and other options. The private karaoke room made it such a fun spot for a birthday. Parking was easy since it's located in a plaza. It gets pretty packed, especially later in the evening since they're open until midnight. Overall, I'd come back more for the fun group experience than the food itself.

Yes, expect a line out the door on holidays and weekends. And yes, it's 100% worth it. The…read moreambiance is pleasant. This place is the definition of a no-nonsense, no-frills, all-flavor Cantonese BBQ shop. Walk-up counter, trays of glistening roast duck, crispy pork belly, char siu hanging in the window, and staff that moves with serious precision. Quick, efficient, they keep that line moving. Pro tip: There's a huge parking lot, but on holidays or peak weekends you'll still be circling a couple times. Hang in there. Because when you finally get that box? The most flavorful, tender, crispy-skinned, melt-in-your-mouth roast pork and roast duck you'll find on the Peninsula. The kind of bite that makes you close your eyes for a second. Highly recommend it.

Expect huge line on certain holidays but the dishes and Chinese BBQ items are worth the wait. The…read morestaff is quick and efficient. A typical non nonsense restaurant that includes a walk up line for their BBQ specialties. There is a huge parking lot but on holidays or peak weekend times you may find yourself circling a couples times, but hang in there, your wait and patience will be rewarded with some of the most flavorful and tender bites of roast pork or duck!