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I was on my way to REI when I realized I hadn't eaten breakfast and was ravenous. I looked on Yelp and saw that LetsSweet Kitchen was nearby. But it was packed as it was the lunch hour, so I decided to come back after shopping. When I returned, a group had just left so I got their table. Everything on the menu looked really good. As much as I wanted to order most of their snacks, I decided on getting the chicken and pork jowl rice bowl. I also got their icey grass jelly to refresh myself from all the walking. The chicken and pork bowl was yummy! The chicken had a nice crisp from the skin. And the pork was very flavorful and slightly chewy. It came with a savory sauce that was almost like teriyaki. The grass jelly, which came with coconut milk, was truly refreshing on a sorta hot day and not too sweet. The space is small, but there are plenty of tables to accommodate parties of four. Service was quick and friendly. I need to come back here with friends so we can try multiple items off their snacks menu.
TLDR: Brisket. Wonton. Fish skin. Satay beef noodle. But TBH, no fails. Authenticity where you least expect it. Heck, their satay Beef noodle is better than authentic. I'm almost never in this part of town, then I finally visited, and I'm hooked. My friends as well. And you know you're getting authentic Hong Kong CCT food when you look around and there's not a single simplified Chinese character in sight, and the dedication page of the menu is written in colloquial Cantonese. Basics: The milk tea is good and they also have yin yeung AKA coffee milk tea. Both served in the standard coffee cup of HK. To prove the authenticity, their brisket stew that I got with their thin noodle. The large pieces of soft brisket with its melting connective tissue expressing deep notes of soy, star anise, and other warm spices. A mundane description to any of us Cantonese, yet something few know of outside our culture, and as my friend said, the best in the bay area. The only way for the brisket to get this tender flavorful throughout is hours of slow cooking on the stove, and few competitors come close, or feel as healthy. (There's another good brisket stew shop in San Bruno, but I feel guilty eating there.) And the noodle. These aren't chowmain noodles. It's got a springy bite to it that I haven't experience in any other food. And any time you order a noodle soup here. I fully recommend that you order their fried fish skin as well. Crispy, crunchy, delightful, and perfect for dipping in the soup and soaking up the flavor. You can enjoy them as is too of course, just that, you know, oil. My girl wouldn't stop talking about the rice rolls in the appetizer combo, and while the entire bowl is good, and fundamental to the culture, the slipperiness of the rice roll is quite addictive.** The black pepper beef stir fried macaroni, a recent invention out of HK, was well recreated here, with lots of wok-hey. Well approved by my friend. And in a world of abundance, the little details make a world of difference. Their wontons, for example. Not the biggest, but the wrapper was thin, translucent, and silk. The filling was very shrimpy, with a chef's touch: powdered dried seafood. I believe it was dried and roasted flounder.* That twang made for everything. I get it as an add-on whenever I'm there now. And to see them dressed with yellow chives in the wonton noodle soup, +100. My phatarse couldn't hold back against trying the stuffed youtiao on one of my visits, and while the youtiao was very crispy and guilty, the masago elevated the dipping mayo and the twang of wasabi really made the day by cutting down any oil that managed to stay behind. And then there are items that's better than authentic. Try the satay beef noodle here, then have it again in HK. Yes, the instant ramen noodles are authentic. The rich yellow broth is not. That's not kurry, that's their satay, which is full of peanuts, and a far cry from the average diswasher-esque presentation you'll get in HK. --------- So, the big bad elephant in the room. Parking, and reasons to be in the area. For dinner at least, this is not an issue. There's usually parking across the street just outside the Trader Joe's. You could try to park upfront, but mind you, get trapped and you'll end up in Oakland. We wouldn't want that now, would we. Don't be stupid, park across the street. The 8, 12, 19, and 27 are blocks away. Costco is nearby, there's Sightglass, as well as (again) Trader Joe's. * Could be dried shriimp roe though. (Japan has kazuobushi. Korea loves their dried anchovys. These and dried shriimp are our answer to Japan.) ** No. Cantonese rice roll/豬腸粉 is nothing like Korean rice cake. It's not chewy.
This is such a great little Hong Kong cafe and the food really took me back to my last visit in HK. The ambiance is warm and it was really busy for dinner for a Thursday night. The service was quick and efficient! I ordered the iced HK milk tea and from the first sip I could tell this place would be good. Perfect amount of milk to tea and not too sweet :) For an appetizer I got the spicy sesame chicken or in Chinese we call it mouthwatering chicken. I do wish it was a bit spicier or numbing but the flavor was great and I enjoyed the cucumbers that were included. They provided a good contrast in texture. For the main I got the spicy Szechuan beef noodle soup with wide egg noodles and added wontons. You cannot miss the wontons here, they are big, plump, and juicy. Props to them for not skimping out on the shrimp. The wonton wrapper was also delicately thin and perfectly cooked. All signs that the kitchen knows what they're doing. Their chili crisp is good but maybe as a spicy lover I wish it was even spicier!! All and all, these might be my favorite wontons in the city thus far :) I will definitely be back!
Pretty authentic Hong Kong style food. Their portion were pretty good. The menu isn't massively like most old school Chinese restaurants- that's a good thing. The interior is quiet and chill vibes with some random toy decorations ala Labubus. The service and staff were good.
Made in Hong Kong! That's the way foods tasted when I was growing up in Hong Kong. I wasn't even hungry when I stepped into Let's Sweet Kitchen. The ambiance is very familiar but clean! I ordered the braised beef and wonton noodles with a complimentary hot drink. I got the good old fashion hot Hong Kong milk tea. It was delicious. The noodles was super al dente and the braised beef was very tender. The soup was just right in the taste and temperature. I ATE THE WHOLE THING! Brings back lots of memories. I will definitely return here and recommend this place.
LetsSweet Kitchen is a cozy Cha Chaan Teng (HK cafe) cranking out some real hits (and a few misses) in a lesser traveled part of Soma. This spot is a bit tucked away from much of anything else but definitely worth checking out if you're craving solid Hong Kong comfort food. I started with the HK milk tea, which was a bit of a miss for me as I did not get near enough of that strong, tannic tea flavor I love from the real deal in HK. Maybe their other drinks are more on point, but not off to a great start. Luckily, the food immediately turned things around. The curry combo was awesome, packed with curry flavor, spicy, rich and loaded with fish balls, bean curd, and hefty chunks of daikon (maybe could've been cut smaller, but still delicious). The wonton noodle soup gets an easy A+ as the noodles had that perfect QQ bounce, the wontons were plump with shrimp and pork and sheathed in a paper thin wrapper, and the broth was mild but comforting. Add a bit of red vinegar, and it's perfect. The Tom Yum Spaghetti was a delicious fusion dish with familiar spicy, tangy and sour Tom Yum flavors and I loved the touch of cream in the sauce that added some body and let it cling to the noodles a bit better. The only real letdown was the crispy chicken cartilage as the breading was a bit too thick and the cartilage flavors and texture became a bit lost in this preparation. The plain mayo on the side was also a bit puzzling and not a great condiment (I mixed it with a little sriracha which helped, but still not great). A simple side of seasoned salt or some sort of tare would go a long way in helping the cartilage itself be the star, much the way that it is prepared at Japanese izakayas, where I am not ashamed to say I have probably eaten this dish dozens of times. Despite a couple minor misses, I felt the meal was fantastic overall. The hits were bang on, the place is clean and comfy, and the staff were super friendly. A little pricier than your average cha chaan teng, but honestly, the quality and care make it feel worth it. I'll definitely be back to try the braised beef brisket dishes and lunch specials next time!
Ordered takeout via uber eats and received a very sad small portion of meat. The braised beef plate looked nothing like the photos advertised. For around $20 this is absolutely not worth the price and I will not be ordering again. Food was also packaged poorly and some of the sauce was spilling out of the container. It was also cold when we received it.
Pretty authentic everyday hongkong food, which also means it's on the bland side in terms of seasoning (Cantonese food tend to go easy on seasoning and salt), some of the dishes you'd want to add more salt, or hot sauce yourself to make more flavorful. I really like that the restaurant also offers a selection of quintessential HK deserts and drinks, and its offering of dishes covers both more traditional Chinese Cantonese food, and more British influenced western style HK food.
I'm fairly confident at this point that I can get anything on their menu and not be disappointed. Yesterday, we felt adventurous and ordered their spicy ma lat chicken and rice noodle. There are several types of rice noodles used in HK cuisine but typically mai fun (thinner) and lai fun (round, thicker, slippery). This was made with the latter, of which I'm a fan both because of its flavor and because it's fun to eat. The ma lat soup was mouth numbing but not overpowering. Chicken was tender. Great dish. We also got the pork jowl and chicken chop over rice. The pork jowl is splendid how can they make pork so tender yet flavorful? Rice is perfect. In HK culture, rice needs to be cooked to perfection, where each grain is separate (粒粒分明). That means adding too little or too much water can ruin the whole pot. The butter / condensed milk toast was divine. Service is always top notch. Place was packed again on a random Sunday morning. 生意興隆, LetSweet. It's so great to see your business flourish.
Impressed. Cute cafe, friendly service, and very good food at a reasonable price. Lots on the menu - you'll be annoyed about having to pick just a few things to try. Super cart noodle w braised broth and flat egg noodles - this was delicious. The fish cake was my favorite part. The beef was super flavorful. The broth was delicious without being overly salty. I was nervous about the egg (the photo on the menu shows a very hard boiled egg) but it came out perfectly gelled. Noodles have that authentic taste. Curry chicken: this is spicy!! But great flavor and perfect portion. Not too much chicken, but comes with broccoli, carrot, and potato. Can't wait to try more!
Probably one of the best HK eatery in SF! Came for lunch and it was packed the entire time I was here. I got the wonton noodles soup and the noodles were cooked bouncy and just right. Wontons were also good. Would def come back again!
Ordered Wonton Only to go. Only took 10 min. The soup was packed on the side was nice and hot. Although alittle too salty to drink on its own, was good with the wontons. The wontons had a good filling ratio with pork meat and a shrimp. Overall, I enjoyed the quick meal however, I did think the price was a little steep for 10 wontons. Although its a Wonton Only dish, maybe added 1 choy or lettuce would lighten up the dish and make the dish more worth it for me. I would come back to try other dishes but for the price, I wouldn't visit frequently. Especially since parking can be difficult. This is a good option for people working in the area.
We came for lunch on a Saturday around noon and it was such a nice experience! A decent amount of empty seating and super fast service We ordered egg tarts (so good), rice rolls which were a perfect small bite, and the minced meat and egg rice was great comfort food. They had a good selection of classic comfort dishes and can't wait to be back!
7 days ago
Hong Kong restaurants are known to make you feel like you're eating a home-cooked meal everytime, this place is no exception I started off with the Braised Beef appetizer, which was extremely tender and had a sweet background. The cabbage in the bowl complemented each bite of beef, balancing the dish well. Pouring the chili oil that was available on the table is recommended. I ordered the Scallion Oil Egg Fried Rice as the main dish, which was extremely tasty and well seasoned. The sauce used to top the rice was a nice sweet soy sauce that balanced the rich, oil-based fry coating the chicken. The fried egg on top was a great addition. Would highly recommend this place. read more
Finally found a legit Hong Kong cafe ran by HKers!! You can tell how authentic the HK cafe is from the first sip of their hot HK milk tea, creamy, smooth, fragrant, not bitter, and not overly sweet, served in the iconic black and white milk tea cup found in traditional cafes in HK. No short cuts to making this milk tea, from the flavor I can tell they are using good quality tea leaves mix and the black and white evaporated milk (higher milk fat content) to create a great cup of HK milk tea. Let me tell you that HKers are really serious about a good cup of milk tea!! Their wonton noodles is another highlight, great crispy noodle texture, great dried flatfish flavor in the broth, slightly bigger sizing of wontons to cater to the American audience, and served with yellow chives. A quintessential HK bowl of noodles. I love to eat it as is for the first few bites, then start adding in some chili oil, and red vinegar. Really gives the wonton noodles an elevated taste. We also tried their mixed sauce rice rolls. Seriously this is my favorite snack as a child and my favorite rice roll place in HK is 合益泰. Not saying this place is on par, but their rice roll here is softer and smoother than other "HK cafe" I've tried in the city. Sauce could use more peanut sauces, but nevertheless brought a big smile to my face upon first bite. Lastly also tried their satay beef instant noodles, unlocking another childhood core memory of eating breakfast with parents in HK. Satay sauce has really good mix of satay and shacha flavor and the sauce is thick enough where it clings onto the beef. The instant noodles though was unfortunately a bit overcooked so I wasn't able to finish the whole bowl. Overall really impressed with this HK cafe, and I am just so happy to finally found a HK cafe where the food actually tastes like the ones in HK (a lot of other places in SF don't...). A little bit out of the way from the west side of SF, but if I'm ever in the area, I try to pay it a visit. Boyfriend who is also super picky also said he enjoyed the food a lot! Hopefully we'll be back soon. read more
3 months ago
I was on my way to REI when I realized I hadn't eaten breakfast and was ravenous. I looked on Yelp and saw that LetsSweet Kitchen was nearby. But it was packed as it was the lunch hour, so I decided to come back after shopping. When I returned, a group had just left so I got their table. Everything on the menu looked really good. As much as I wanted to order most of their snacks, I decided on getting the chicken and pork jowl rice bowl. I also got their icey grass jelly to refresh myself from all the walking. The chicken and pork bowl was yummy! The chicken had a nice crisp from the skin. And the pork was very flavorful and slightly chewy. It came with a savory sauce that was almost like teriyaki. The grass jelly, which came with coconut milk, was truly refreshing on a sorta hot day and not too sweet. The space is small, but there are plenty of tables to accommodate parties of four. Service was quick and friendly. I need to come back here with friends so we can try multiple items off their snacks menu. read more
TLDR: Brisket. Wonton. Fish skin. Satay beef noodle. But TBH, no fails. Authenticity where you least expect it. Heck, their satay Beef noodle is better than authentic. I'm almost never in this part of town, then I finally visited, and I'm hooked. My friends as well. And you know you're getting authentic Hong Kong CCT food when you look around and there's not a single simplified Chinese character in sight, and the dedication page of the menu is written in colloquial Cantonese. Basics: The milk tea is good and they also have yin yeung AKA coffee milk tea. Both served in the standard coffee cup of HK. To prove the authenticity, their brisket stew that I got with their thin noodle. The large pieces of soft brisket with its melting connective tissue expressing deep notes of soy, star anise, and other warm spices. A mundane description to any of us Cantonese, yet something few know of outside our culture, and as my friend said, the best in the bay area. The only way for the brisket to get this tender flavorful throughout is hours of slow cooking on the stove, and few competitors come close, or feel as healthy. (There's another good brisket stew shop in San Bruno, but I feel guilty eating there.) And the noodle. These aren't chowmain noodles. It's got a springy bite to it that I haven't experience in any other food. And any time you order a noodle soup here. I fully recommend that you order their fried fish skin as well. Crispy, crunchy, delightful, and perfect for dipping in the soup and soaking up the flavor. You can enjoy them as is too of course, just that, you know, oil. My girl wouldn't stop talking about the rice rolls in the appetizer combo, and while the entire bowl is good, and fundamental to the culture, the slipperiness of the rice roll is quite addictive.** The black pepper beef stir fried macaroni, a recent invention out of HK, was well recreated here, with lots of wok-hey. Well approved by my friend. And in a world of abundance, the little details make a world of difference. Their wontons, for example. Not the biggest, but the wrapper was thin, translucent, and silk. The filling was very shrimpy, with a chef's touch: powdered dried seafood. I believe it was dried and roasted flounder.* That twang made for everything. I get it as an add-on whenever I'm there now. And to see them dressed with yellow chives in the wonton noodle soup, +100. My phatarse couldn't hold back against trying the stuffed youtiao on one of my visits, and while the youtiao was very crispy and guilty, the masago elevated the dipping mayo and the twang of wasabi really made the day by cutting down any oil that managed to stay behind. And then there are items that's better than authentic. Try the satay beef noodle here, then have it again in HK. Yes, the instant ramen noodles are authentic. The rich yellow broth is not. That's not kurry, that's their satay, which is full of peanuts, and a far cry from the average diswasher-esque presentation you'll get in HK. --------- So, the big bad elephant in the room. Parking, and reasons to be in the area. For dinner at least, this is not an issue. There's usually parking across the street just outside the Trader Joe's. You could try to park upfront, but mind you, get trapped and you'll end up in Oakland. We wouldn't want that now, would we. Don't be stupid, park across the street. The 8, 12, 19, and 27 are blocks away. Costco is nearby, there's Sightglass, as well as (again) Trader Joe's. * Could be dried shriimp roe though. (Japan has kazuobushi. Korea loves their dried anchovys. These and dried shriimp are our answer to Japan.) ** No. Cantonese rice roll/豬腸粉 is nothing like Korean rice cake. It's not chewy. read more
4 months ago
This is such a great little Hong Kong cafe and the food really took me back to my last visit in HK. The ambiance is warm and it was really busy for dinner for a Thursday night. The service was quick and efficient! I ordered the iced HK milk tea and from the first sip I could tell this place would be good. Perfect amount of milk to tea and not too sweet :) For an appetizer I got the spicy sesame chicken or in Chinese we call it mouthwatering chicken. I do wish it was a bit spicier or numbing but the flavor was great and I enjoyed the cucumbers that were included. They provided a good contrast in texture. For the main I got the spicy Szechuan beef noodle soup with wide egg noodles and added wontons. You cannot miss the wontons here, they are big, plump, and juicy. Props to them for not skimping out on the shrimp. The wonton wrapper was also delicately thin and perfectly cooked. All signs that the kitchen knows what they're doing. Their chili crisp is good but maybe as a spicy lover I wish it was even spicier!! All and all, these might be my favorite wontons in the city thus far :) I will definitely be back! read more
Pretty authentic Hong Kong style food. Their portion were pretty good. The menu isn't massively like most old school Chinese restaurants- that's a good thing. The interior is quiet and chill vibes with some random toy decorations ala Labubus. The service and staff were good. read more
14 days ago
Made in Hong Kong! That's the way foods tasted when I was growing up in Hong Kong. I wasn't even hungry when I stepped into Let's Sweet Kitchen. The ambiance is very familiar but clean! I ordered the braised beef and wonton noodles with a complimentary hot drink. I got the good old fashion hot Hong Kong milk tea. It was delicious. The noodles was super al dente and the braised beef was very tender. The soup was just right in the taste and temperature. I ATE THE WHOLE THING! Brings back lots of memories. I will definitely return here and recommend this place. read more
LetsSweet Kitchen is a cozy Cha Chaan Teng (HK cafe) cranking out some real hits (and a few misses) in a lesser traveled part of Soma. This spot is a bit tucked away from much of anything else but definitely worth checking out if you're craving solid Hong Kong comfort food. I started with the HK milk tea, which was a bit of a miss for me as I did not get near enough of that strong, tannic tea flavor I love from the real deal in HK. Maybe their other drinks are more on point, but not off to a great start. Luckily, the food immediately turned things around. The curry combo was awesome, packed with curry flavor, spicy, rich and loaded with fish balls, bean curd, and hefty chunks of daikon (maybe could've been cut smaller, but still delicious). The wonton noodle soup gets an easy A+ as the noodles had that perfect QQ bounce, the wontons were plump with shrimp and pork and sheathed in a paper thin wrapper, and the broth was mild but comforting. Add a bit of red vinegar, and it's perfect. The Tom Yum Spaghetti was a delicious fusion dish with familiar spicy, tangy and sour Tom Yum flavors and I loved the touch of cream in the sauce that added some body and let it cling to the noodles a bit better. The only real letdown was the crispy chicken cartilage as the breading was a bit too thick and the cartilage flavors and texture became a bit lost in this preparation. The plain mayo on the side was also a bit puzzling and not a great condiment (I mixed it with a little sriracha which helped, but still not great). A simple side of seasoned salt or some sort of tare would go a long way in helping the cartilage itself be the star, much the way that it is prepared at Japanese izakayas, where I am not ashamed to say I have probably eaten this dish dozens of times. Despite a couple minor misses, I felt the meal was fantastic overall. The hits were bang on, the place is clean and comfy, and the staff were super friendly. A little pricier than your average cha chaan teng, but honestly, the quality and care make it feel worth it. I'll definitely be back to try the braised beef brisket dishes and lunch specials next time! read more
4 months ago
Ordered takeout via uber eats and received a very sad small portion of meat. The braised beef plate looked nothing like the photos advertised. For around $20 this is absolutely not worth the price and I will not be ordering again. Food was also packaged poorly and some of the sauce was spilling out of the container. It was also cold when we received it. read more
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Maggie K.
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Pretty authentic everyday hongkong food, which also means it's on the bland side in terms of seasoning (Cantonese food tend to go easy on seasoning and salt), some of the dishes you'd want to add more salt, or hot sauce yourself to make more flavorful. I really like that the restaurant also offers a selection of quintessential HK deserts and drinks, and its offering of dishes covers both more traditional Chinese Cantonese food, and more British influenced western style HK food. read more
I'm fairly confident at this point that I can get anything on their menu and not be disappointed. Yesterday, we felt adventurous and ordered their spicy ma lat chicken and rice noodle. There are several types of rice noodles used in HK cuisine but typically mai fun (thinner) and lai fun (round, thicker, slippery). This was made with the latter, of which I'm a fan both because of its flavor and because it's fun to eat. The ma lat soup was mouth numbing but not overpowering. Chicken was tender. Great dish. We also got the pork jowl and chicken chop over rice. The pork jowl is splendid how can they make pork so tender yet flavorful? Rice is perfect. In HK culture, rice needs to be cooked to perfection, where each grain is separate (粒粒分明). That means adding too little or too much water can ruin the whole pot. The butter / condensed milk toast was divine. Service is always top notch. Place was packed again on a random Sunday morning. 生意興隆, LetSweet. It's so great to see your business flourish. read more
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Maggie K.
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Impressed. Cute cafe, friendly service, and very good food at a reasonable price. Lots on the menu - you'll be annoyed about having to pick just a few things to try. Super cart noodle w braised broth and flat egg noodles - this was delicious. The fish cake was my favorite part. The beef was super flavorful. The broth was delicious without being overly salty. I was nervous about the egg (the photo on the menu shows a very hard boiled egg) but it came out perfectly gelled. Noodles have that authentic taste. Curry chicken: this is spicy!! But great flavor and perfect portion. Not too much chicken, but comes with broccoli, carrot, and potato. Can't wait to try more! read more
4 months ago
Probably one of the best HK eatery in SF! Came for lunch and it was packed the entire time I was here. I got the wonton noodles soup and the noodles were cooked bouncy and just right. Wontons were also good. Would def come back again! read more
16 days ago
11 months ago
Ordered Wonton Only to go. Only took 10 min. The soup was packed on the side was nice and hot. Although alittle too salty to drink on its own, was good with the wontons. The wontons had a good filling ratio with pork meat and a shrimp. Overall, I enjoyed the quick meal however, I did think the price was a little steep for 10 wontons. Although its a Wonton Only dish, maybe added 1 choy or lettuce would lighten up the dish and make the dish more worth it for me. I would come back to try other dishes but for the price, I wouldn't visit frequently. Especially since parking can be difficult. This is a good option for people working in the area. read more
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Maggie K.
Hi Jessica, thank you for the review. We will definitely look into…
11 months ago
We came for lunch on a Saturday around noon and it was such a nice experience! A decent amount of empty seating and super fast service We ordered egg tarts (so good), rice rolls which were a perfect small bite, and the minced meat and egg rice was great comfort food. They had a good selection of classic comfort dishes and can't wait to be back! read more
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Maggie K.
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I'm happy this address houses a business that aligns comfortably with the urban vibe of western SoMa. You may recall this space was previously the memorable SO, a spicy Korean spot with kickass chicken wings. More recently, it was Beyond Cafe, a Hong Kong-style noodle house specializing in braised beef noodles and soups. The Hong Kong connection is still here, but the menu broadened. There are still noodle options but also snacks, small plates, and American-originated dishes you'd expect to find in an old-school coffee shop in Hong Kong like spaghetti and pork chops. I think the locals would likely be more drawn to a diverse selection like this. Jamie W and I sure were when we walked over to have dinner here. We split three dishes each providing satisfaction to our undemanding palates. First up was the $8.50 HK Style Rice Roll, a chewy glutinous delight covered in a sweet sesame sauce (Photo 7). Then our entree arrived, the $16 Sichuan Chilled Chicken Rice, chopped pieces of skin-on poached chicken mixed in a spicy Sichuan sesame chili sauce (Photo 9). It was Hainan chicken with a kick. We ended with the $9.50 Sizzling Green Beans, a veggie side with an attitude (Photo 10). Tasty stuff. FOOD - 4 stars...true HK-style dishes like you'd find in Kowloon AMBIANCE - 4 stars...pretty much the same spacious room it was before SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...hope this one sticks around for a while RELATED - Exploring western SoMa? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/6LlEiqyZgy read more
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1 year ago
I love hk cafes! It's hard to find good ones in the bay. We ordered: 1. Braised beef brisket noodle ($15.50) while the soup and noodles were great, the brisket was a little chewy. Overall, it was still good though. 2. Hk meat sauce spaghetti that comes with your choice of drink ($16.99) your typical hk style spaghetti! 3. Hk style rice roll ($8.50) the rice rolls were soft and the sauce was 4. Hk milk tea ($4.50) you can't go wrong with a hk style milk tea. They ask how sweet you want the drink. Parking: Metered parking Overall, still a decent spot and we'd probably come back to try other items. read more
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17 days ago
5 months ago
Milk tea and iced lemon tea were both good. The spicy beef brisket was delicious, made with tendon brisket. The lemongrass pork neck rice was great -- the pork neck was tender yet chewy. The cart noodles were tasty -- the pig intestines were very flavorful, and the dace fish balls were nice and bouncy. Only the squid was a bit disappointing as it was quite tough. No need to say much about the wontons -- they're amazing. More shrimp than pork, just the way I like it. The rice noodles were perfectly smooth. The curry beef brisket rice was unbeatable -- spicy but still rich with curry flavor Most importantly, the service was top-notch read more
2 months ago
I just forgot these photos because I missed sending the rest. My dad got the wonton noodle and I got the spaghetti with the egg on the top. Also, I saw the menu on the window. read more
I came with a friend for dinner as I was craving homestyle Cantonese food and have been wanting to check out this Hong Kong diner in the neighborhood. I got the beef brisket plate which came with cabbage and white rice. While the portion was good, the flavor was a bit flat and bland. A sprinkle of white pepper helped but it felt like the sauce was missing something. The ice lemon ribena tea with blackcurrant was great and a nice tart refreshing drink. I'll have to try something else when I'm back next time but it's nice to have this family-run spot in SoMA. read more
1 year ago
Located in soma, LetsSweet is a cozy Cantonese spot that's great for a casual dine. I came here for dinner with a friend and we were seated in about 8 minutes since it was quite packed. Their menu consists of all the classics like wonton noodle soup, pork chop rice, & more. Plus you can choose your noodle type (flat, round, thin, or thick), which is a great customization. We ordered: * Wonton Noodle Soup : Noodles had great texture and the wontons were soft & tasty. The broth, however, was a little on the lighter side and lacked flavor. * Satay Beef Noodle Soup : This one was really good. The broth was & and flavorful, with tender, juicy beef. I chose flat noodles and they paired perfectly with the soup. Overall, it's a solid spot if you're craving comforting Cantonese dishes in the area. Parking can be tricky, but I just left my car at Trader Joe's and walked over. read more
LetsSweet Kitchen is definitely a hidden gem and it's nice that there are always an abundance of seats available. The waitresses here are always so friendly and quick to get in orders and pump dishes out. Pork jowl rice plate (5/5)- the sauce is umami and the pork jowl is extremely tender. A must get dish here! Shrimp youtiao (4.7/5) the youtiao is not overly oily and the shrimp paste in the center was delightful. The only thing I did not really care for was the sauce on the side. Shrimp wonton (4.6/5) the pork and shrimp are fresh and I love how every wonton has a piece of shrimp in it. Katsu curry (3.8/5) the curry itself is packed with flavors and is the highlight of the dish. The katsu is not the best but also not the worst I've had. I wish there was more curry. HK milk tea (5/5) delicious and not too sweet Overall great spot for HK style dishes! read more
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This place was solid! Wonton beef stew noodle soup was good, the wontons are very tasty and the beef was soft. Everything was good, tried my friend's curry sauce Ana it was tasty with a slight kick of heat. We got the rice noodles, curry balls and fish siu mai and it was also good. Red bean drink in evaporated milk tasty too. read more
3 months ago
Their menu is quite large and portions are more than enough to share, even for a large group. But I'm not a huge fan of HK food so a lot of things we ordered weren't my favorite. I like the curry dishes and the saucy rice rolls, and that's about it. Curry has a good spice to it, and rice rolls were nice and bouncy. Fish skins, noodles, chicken cartilage, and fish balls taste pretty standard. The workers were helpful and friendly. Good to eat with a large group of people. read more
Found this spot because it had a ton of good reviews. The spot had a few tables for parties of 2-4. The staff was friendly. Ordered the satay beef noodle soup with flat noodles. The noodles were overly cooked and the beef was too chewy and had a weird texture. The broth was alright. I did like the light peanut flavor it had. I had high expectations for this place, but it was just okay. I felt sick mid meal and didn't have the appetite to finish. read more
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Mom and I were around this area and saw this small restaurant that had a "soft opening" sign. We said, Let's try it. We ordered the French toast, pig feet, truffle siu mai, wonton noodle, beef brisket noodle, and milk tea. Overall, the wonton with thin noodles is the best. We love the combination of pork and whole shrimp with a thin layer wrap plus the al dente texture of the thin noodles. The beef brisket with thin noodles is pretty good too. The French toast has a lot of peanut butter in it and is perfectly fried. The truffle siu mai for me was okay. I can taste the truffle, but other than that I feel like I am eating a chewy dough with crispy skin. lol!!! The pig feet are so flavorless. I don't like the way they cook it. The milk tea is not silky, and the tea flavor is not strong enough. Customer service is great. :) read more
I feel like this location keeps changing operations and restaurant names, but the offering is somewhat the same (HK style casual dining). Came here to try their food for lunch, I ordered the braised beef with soup noodles in spicy broth -- the "mala broth" lacks depth and flavor, it tasted simply spicy, the meat was ok but on the chewier side. I did like the service though - the staff were attentive and friendly (better than most HK cafes in the US). I'll come back and try their HK milk tea next time. read more
8 months ago
This is likely my go-to Hong Kong style cafe in the city. The menu is vast and authentic and the restaurant has a clean, modern feel. It's usually quite busy on the weekends, but the food is worth the wait. I highly recommend their siu mai, rice roll, braised beef brisket noodle soup, and curry over rice dish. read more
11 days ago
Hot child in the city... As our adventures continued, it was definitely time for a bite to eat. This is a must try location! Let's sweet is brand new to the neighborhood, and has been opened for about six weeks and they're rolling into their soft opening, with the grand opening coming in August 2025. This is Hong Kong style at its finest. They have an amazing menu with lots of offerings, but whatever you do, the Hong Kong noodles are a must. The service is amazing. The staff is incredibly friendly and sweet. As we were seated, they brought us a nice warm glass of tea. IYKYK. If you don't, it's customary to enjoy a warm tea prior to a meal, as it is said to stimulate the appetite and make it more enjoyable. Did I mention that the serving is absolutely huge and absolutely delicious?!? The noodles and wonton wrappers are imported from Hong Kong, so that should tell you everything that you need to know. Seriously, the best noodles that you will have in the area! The noodles are springy, tasty, and light! The Hong Kong style noodles have a variety of ordering options, and we pretty much had the bowl that had everything in it. The proteins were all perfectly prepared and seasoned. Everything about this bowl screamed love, and comfort food. It's shareable, but you will want your own and should have your own! Yes, there's a possibility that you may not finish it, but what amazing leftovers. The restaurant fills up fast, and this is definitely a place to go with friends, family, and just everyone! read more
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HK style milk tea - They used a particular blend which has less black tea blend and more floral/green aroma. Nonetheless, good tea. 4/5. Portuguese egg tart - the egg custard was good. Not too sweet and definitely buttery but the bottom crust was soft/soggy. 敗筆. It's not bad, but the crust needs to improve. Wonton noodle - I came here for that and didn't disappoint. I recently went to 麥奀記 in Vancouver. I'll say the wonton still better at 麥奀記, but Letssweet noodle beats them. As usual, I always eat the noodle first before it get soggy. And it didn't. Normally, it get soggy after 5 minutes. I was pleased the texture remain 彈牙. The wonton would benefit with a better brands of 大地魚粉and more 麻油 to marinate. But all in all, it's satisfying. Cart noodle - The soup is good. I would prefer more 腩汁. Fish cake is great. Beef ball was excellent. Great taste, great texture. Honestly, I missed beyond's 炸墨魚餅. They could consider adding 墨魚丸. There is a brand out there that's pretty good quality. The thick noodle also have good texture. read more
We aren't normally in this part of town, unless we're shopping at Costco on 10th, but decided to trek over just to give this place a try. We've been looking for a good HK noodle soup spot and I think we've found it! Even though this area doesn't have a lot of restaurants or shopping, it was quite busy on a Monday afternoon. It's a Hong Kong style cafe with a decent amount of seating. While looking at the menu, a few things caught my eye. ***OUR PICKS*** BRAISED BEEF BRISKET ~ This came with a noodle option. I chose flat egg noodles. To my surprise, the noodles were done perfectly! Finally, a restaurant that knows how to blanch their noodles to prevent overcooking after it goes into the hot soup. Brisket was good, but I wish they had some tendon in it as well. 4.5/5 CURRY BRAISED BEEF THIN EGG NOODLES ~ My bf wanted braised beef as well, but didn't want to get the same thing, so he opted for curry. He enjoyed the texture of his egg noodles too! Strangely, the yellow curry sauce made his noodles turn pinkish red. I'm not sure if there was chili oil in the curry, but it somehow made his noodles change colors. It's a bit odd, but it didn't taste weird. Still, it was a good meal. 4/5 PORTUGUESE EGG TARTS ~ Ahh, flakey crust with so many buttery layers! Though I'm partial to regular egg tarts, these were very good. The custard is a bit more dense, so it's not as smooth, but that's how it's supposed to be. 5/5 STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTA ~ A lightly sweetened dessert with strawberry compote. It's like a soft vanilla-flavored jello, if you've never had panna cotta before. I liked this one a lot! 5/5 We'll definitely be back to try other things, especially if we're going to do a shopping run at Costco! read more
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LetsSweet Kitchen is located where Beyond Cafe used to be. I'm so happy that they kept the wonton noodle soup from Beyond (see what I did there?) and expanding their menu to be more like a HK Chai Chaan Teng with yummy drinks, rice plates, desserts. Soft opening currently and the staff/owners are definitely taking feedbacks on their food which is great. So excited for all the new items coming so we can come back again to try. Ambiance is casual and HK comfort food. Located on Bryant and 8th Street. read more
LetsSweet opened up recently after Beyond Cafe closed. They redid the interior with new decor, and it's a lot cuter than before! The cafe offers HK style food, and has a variety of noodle and rice dishes, and even some dessert! The servers were very nice and accommodating, and I believe they all speak Cantonese. I'm a bit disappointed that they don't serve cart noodles where you can choose the ingredients, but I got their version of it and it was very well done! The noodles are cooked perfectly, and everything was nice and flavorful. read more
Excited to see a new HK style cafe in SF! The curry combo was a good starter to share and had good flavor that reminded me of HK. Service and food came out real quick. My friend got the spaghetti but wish the portion was a little larger. I enjoyed the beef satay noodle. Look forward to trying the other items! Came near closing time and unfortunately the egg tarts were sold out. Come early to try! read more
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1010 Bryant St
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Are any of your dishes gluten free?
hi, Chinese food is pretty much gluten free as it's based on rice. unless you're ordering sweet rice(gluten) so you're pretty much good to go. as far as allergy goes, curry…
Is the noodle authentic hk style noodle?
Yes, it is the authentic HK style and also imported from HongKong :)
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