There is always the discussion about who has the best buns in SF. It seems like everything is a Top 5 in SF when it comes to a discussion in person or on social media about food dishes and restaurants. I know some people who won't eat a dish if it's not the Top 5 in the city. Some carry a check list of Top 5 places they read or saw on social media and act it's a Michelin Guide ( Michelin Guide only covers 17 states in USA ) . I find these lists sometimes subjective and it can cause delays on getting food and drinks around the city when dining out as a group. There is a place which does have in my opinion one of the best buns in SF. It's located on Clement street and it's called Lung Fung. On a Spring stroll in May I landed on 19th Avenue and Clement. Inside you can smell and feel the presence of the buns. They have all types of buns available from sweet to savory . The buns here range from cocktail bun, green onion bun, and pineapple with red bean bun. I came to try one of favorite buns which is the BBQ pork bun. These buns were soft and inside it had some good meaty pork which was not chewy but tasty. The BBQ pork buns at Lung Fung are better than most in Chinatown if not all of SF. I then got their Portuguese egg tart which was creamy delicious and not too sweet but a bit flakey on the edges like some in SF. Definitely this place is in my Top 5 places in the city to enjoy some buns. Go for a coffee "run" on Clement in Outer Richmond whether it's with Karl the Fog or with the May "sun"because San Francisco is the city made for "fun"and go to Lung Fung for a delicious "bun" In America San Francisco is the Top 5 for its food "scene "because it's different diverse cultures and international "cuisine" with hundreds of cafes and restaurants where the party people "convene "and at Lung Fung's is the place to enjoy a pineapple bun with "red bean" read more

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I've been coming here for their pork buns, which are often said to be some of the best outside of SF Chinatown. It's cash only. The bakery has a menu listing all the items available, and they also have signage with recommendations, which is helpful if you're not sure what to order. I got the baked BBQ pork bun ($2.50 each). It was very good and had lots of BBQ pork filling. I would pick up a pork bun if I'm in the neighborhood and need something quick. read more

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Delicious, fresh breads with good amounts of filling. I went at 10am on a Saturday, and there was just 1 person in front of us! * Pineapple bun with red bean paste: fluffy and not too heavy but still filling * BBQ pork bun: fluffy bread, meat was tender, not fatty, not too sweet, and not unnaturally red! * Egg tart: egg custard was light and melts in your mouth. im personally a bigger fan of the crumbly crust over the flaky pastry crust so this was pretty good! read more

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Cash only! There are a few tables and seats, but it's more of a takeout place. There was a short line that moved fairly quickly. The staff was friendly. Tried the egg tarts and baked BBQ pork buns. I like that the egg tarts have a flaky crust. The buns were decently sized and had tasty BBQ pork filling. read more

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Edit: $2.50. Feb 2026 $2.15 Bbq pork buns. July 2023. Damn inflation. $1.95 BBQ pork buns. June 2023. Same goodness as always. Closed mondays. Call ahead if you want to reserve more than a dozen read more

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This bakery has so many delicious goodies but one that stands out is their BBQ Baked Pork Bun. This bakery has been a Richmond District staple for so many years and it deserves all of the stars and respect it can get. It's a cash only business and I honestly love that so much. $2.50 for one bun. Who can beat that? You'll often find people playing board games along the sides of the store. It's a consistent ambiance that withstands the ever-changing city of San Francisco. Lung Fung Bakery, never change! read more

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Oh my gosh, the char siu baos here are soooo good! My companion would come here growing up, and after our crazy New Year's Eve, he was craving a char siu bao to start the new year. I'm not the biggest fan, but the baked ones here are everything! We arrived on a dreary New Year's Day. The small bakery is super casual, with not much going on decor-wise, and focuses more on takeout. They have their items on display, so it was a quick grab-and-go for us! So the char siu baos are what you need. I was never a fan of the steamed ones, since they were a bit too doughy at times and had little meat. But, I have learned to appreciate the baked ones because, wow, Lung Fung's is so soft and pillowy, and the portions of the meat are perfect. It's the ideal amount for a light meal or snack and is reasonably priced! I highly recommend Lung Fung Bakery if you're in Richmond and craving a char siu bao. Go for the baked ones, you won't regret it! Find them off Clement with street and residential parking nearby. read more

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The star is the classic BBQ Pork Bun - perfectly fluffy with a savory-sweet filling. The Egg Tart is also a must, with a beautifully creamy custard in a flaky crust. Don't miss the hidden gem: the Pineapple Bun with Char Siu. The contrast of the sugary, crumbly topping with the savory roast pork is exceptional. A no-frills, traditional Chinese bakery with just 5 small tables. It's cramped and utilitarian, best for a quick, authentic breakfast or takeaway coffee and tea. Not a place to linger. Straightforward and efficient, focused on keeping the line moving. Don't expect leisurely table service; it's order, eat, and go. Conclusion: Lung Fung is a destination for its superb baked goods, not its ambiance. The BBQ Pork Bun and Egg Tart live up to their fame, and the Pineapple Char Siu Bun is a delightful surprise. Go for a fast, delicious, and authentic taste experience, but be prepared for very limited seating. Highly recommended for food; just manage your space expectations. read more

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This is a small but very popular Chinese bakery, with lines that snake out the door. At least the line does move. We got red bean puff, walnut cookie, and merry cake (aka old wives' cake). Cash only. read more

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*CASH ONLY* This bakery has really good BBQ pork buns! First off, the bun was $2.50 which is a really good deal in the city. There were plenty of char siu filling and the bread was topped with a shiny sweet outer shell. The workers were efficient so the line moved fairly quick. I heard Lung Fung is also known for their egg tarts, which I would need to come back and try. Would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a delicious and authentic bakery outside Chinatown. read more

One of my favorite coworkers is always bringing me goodies. I've never had a pastry like this. It smells so good. I can't comment on the service because I didn't pick it up myself, but according to him they're fast and efficient and the pastries are always fresh. read more

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I haven't been here in a long time and was happy it was very near my appointment last Friday, Got myself two pineapple buns and they're as good as I remember it. Will have to come back and buy more plus other things next week. read more

The absolute best baked BBQ Pork Buns! That's high praise for SF, but absolutely deserving of the title. It's a small hole in the wall, only takes cash, and often a line. But trust me, it's worth it. If you get extra, it freezes well. Just warm it up in the microwave for one minute and it comes out great! The curry pie is also very good but the star is definitely the BBQ Pork Buns! read more

I was thrilled at the quality of the pork buns here. And then I came back a few days later and I was even more thrilled with the quality of the curry buns. I haven't had anything else there, but intend on coming back all the time. I'm so thrilled to find this little hitting gem. read more

My brother always brings me their goodies when he surprise visits me at work and I have completely fallen in love with their Chinese baked goods. Everything I have tried so far has been top tier and easily above par compared to most spots in the city. From what I have seen, their prices are fair and competitive with other well-known bakeries. The egg custard tarts and BBQ pork buns are my absolute favorites here. They are made properly and well. Not too sweet and just the right balance. This bakery makes all the tradition Chinese baked goods and more. I have had their items three times so far, and the quality has been consistently great each time. I am planning to visit soon, but I might have to stop myself from ordering way too much! :D read more

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Came here to try the BBQ pork bun and it was delicious! I actually preferred the pineapple bun with bbq as it had a little more crisp on the crust. Lucky enough to get warm buns, but the egg tarts and regular pineapple bun were also excellent. Cash only and waited probably 15 minutes in line with 6 groups ahead of me just slightly outside the door when I arrived. The cashier was taking and filling the order, answering calls, running the cash register (cash only!) so it was just a little slow and chaotic - old school style. I'm a fan and the prices were very reasonable - will be back to explore more of the menu! read more

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This is my new place for Cha siu Bao. Lots of meaty and flavorful inside and baked bread. OMG.

Some good friends spent the day in SF, and were kind enough to bring home and give us some egg tarts. The crust was a bit thicker but very flaky and buttery. The smooth and creamy egg custard was not overly sweet but delicious. Thanks again J&L! We'll have to check them out personally the next time we're in the city! Support your local business. read more

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Sometimes there will be a line especially during lunch hour. Could be about a 5-10min wait. Helps one person at a time. Tell them what you want and how many pieces. Know by the time you get to the front so it can be efficient and you pay and keep the line moving Egg tarts are popular and well made here. Egg is creamy and soft texture, the crusty flakes are soft and yummy just right Cocktail bun also popular here Seniors play Chinese chess at the tables, their usual hangout spot. A good community spot really. Casual read more

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My coworker brought the BBQ pork buns to work one day and they tasted amazing. I finally came back months later with my husband and we got the BBQ pork buns again, as well as cream buns. We wanted to try other things but it would take 1-2 hours for them to have more. Seems like they make the pastries on a rolling basis since they sell out quickly. The BBQ pork buns were savory with a little sweetness to them. It wasn't my absolute favorite but the bun and meat were cooked well, and they were hot out the oven. The cream buns were also good and reminded me of ones we get from our fave spot in Chicago's Chinatown. The place is small with 2-3 tables inside. Almost everyone we saw took the pastries to go. We would come back! read more

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Super authentic spot. A little line but quick service. We came on a Sunday. Bbq pork bun as fresh and flavorful.

I heard about this place for a long time now and was in the area so I stopped by to get some pastries. Usually it's very busy, but I was pretty lucky and got to order right away when I got there. I ordered the pineapple bun, pineapple bun with bbq pork, cocktail bun, and a normal bbq pork bun. All of it was really good, especially the pineapple bun with BBQ pork and it is very affordable. I love how fresh it taste, and it was still really warm when I got it Bring cash when you come here! read more

Unassuming hole in the wall with THE Best baked bbq pork buns in the city! The bun is softy and chewy, the pork meaty without fatty chunks or obvious food coloring, and the ratio of bun to meat is perfect! Egg tarts have a nice flaky crust. Love a good pineapple bun but I'd skip that here and get what they're great at-- the bbq pork buns and the egg tarts! Service is friendly and quick! read more

The egg tarts here are everything they should be, warm, buttery, flaky crust, with a smooth egg-forward custard that's just the right level of sweetness. Tastes even better if you catch them fresh out of the oven. They also have classic buns like roast pork buns, pineapple buns, cocktail buns, scallion buns and even a pretty solid chicken pot pie. Cash only, quick service, old school Chinese bakery vibe. No frills, just flavor. Best place to get egg tarts in the area. I'll be skipping a trip to Golden Gate Bakery in Chinatown from now on. read more

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Lung Fung bakery is Chinese old school bakery brings me back to my childhood visiting SF Chinatown especially Golden Gate bakery on Grant Avenue in the early 70's. Lung Fung has reasonable prices and their buns are always warm. The Pineapple baked BBQ buns are the best and their egg tarts compare favorably to Golden Gate. They open early at 7:30am to 5:30pm closed on Mondays They are a great local business and lots of CA lottery winners posted on the wall. read more

Great local Chinese bakery in outer Richmond. Love their gam and egg, egg tarts, Bbq pork bun, and green onion bun. They often run out by noon on weekends. Closed on Mondays. read more

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This is my favorite bakery in the whole wide world. Everything delicious. Bbq buns, coconut bun with sweet fluffy filling, chicken pot pie, curry pie, spam and egg. read more

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Time to link some pictures and do a quick update. My current favorite is the picture I just posted with all your 4's!!!! Quality/Quantity - Very limited selection today 12/25/24, but thank you for being open on Christmas Day. Custard egg pies!! Still my family's favorite. They all rate this 5 stars; I personally thought these tarts were 4 stars. But I am the minority, so 5 stars it is! We got assorted pastries today. Atmosphere - Very small local bakery, where everyone knows everyone. Open 6 days a week from 7am to 6pm; closed Monday. Yelp hours differ. Street parking, but not an issue as we ate lunch down the block today. Service - Good. Price - $20, my guest paid. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success; we are regular customers. read more

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I was introduced to this place by Kamy T. who brought these amazing char sui bows to our Sunday school class at church and all I could do is keep thinking about how I need to make a visit myself! Finally, I had the time to go and it was incredible! The line was long and I nearly missed the dr appt to follow but, it was worth the trip. I could smell the baked goodness and feel the warmth of freshly baked buns straight out of the oven thru the box. I got the pineapple char siu bows and regular baked bows and both are so amazing! LOVED the pineapple ones because they have that perfect flakey outside and packed w tons of char siu on the inside. My mom who is especially picky said the baked bbq bows were the best she's ever had. Also got some egg tarts and have yet to dig into them but was so full from the bows that I don didn't have room for dessert. I'm coming back and going to try out their other items next time. Prices are also extremely reasonable and portions are huge. read more

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If you're in the neighborhood this place is a gem. Highlights: EGG TART and ALMOND WALNUT COOKIE, see below for detailed review. Items listed in order according to the photo: sponge cake in paper wrapper, then each pastry going clockwise: Egg tart: incredibly light and buttery pastry. Not too sweet (ultimate compliment) and not heavy, I feel like I could inhale quite a few. MUST TRY Sponge cake: Eggy, as it should be. We ate these 1-2 days after purchase and they might have gotten more dense, but still tasty 鲍鱼酥 Abalone Shaped Pastries: never had these in my life. Slightly sweet, tiny bit savory, not actually abalone flavored (just abalone shaped). Crispy exterior Red bean pastry: Good red bean to pastry ratio, if you like red bean, this is a good option Wife cake: good, pretty standard Almond walnut cookie: amazing, fresh and crumbly.. but still deliciously chewy?? I'm not even a fan of almond cookies but these are a MUST TRY. The only thing is I can't seem to find the walnut read more

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amazing price, great tasting char siu with decent filling, flaky port. egg tarts. they also have snowy/pineapple char siu!!!!! this is a counter pick up with cash. parking can be tricky, you just have to get lucky. we will be back! read more

The pork bun was sooo good!! It tasted amazing! The service was quick and polite. The ambiance was very original I love that they have the same vibe since I was a kid! If you don't know what a pork bun is it's a sweet and soft bun that has bbq pork baked into it. So delicious read more

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Cash only, but worth it. The pork buns are the best ever- delicious porky inside with the slightly sweet coating on top of the bun. Parking can be tricky but if you're patient there is lots of turnover. read more

Was in the area so I walked up and waited ~10 minutes in line for a bunch of char siu bao, dan taat, and cocktail bun. Cocktail bun was fresh out the oven all pillowy soft, very aromatic, and a perfect ratio between the addictive coconut filling and bread. The dan taat pastry was light, crispy, and super thin..definitely none like I have ever had before. The egg custard was standard, but I understand why this is my grandma's favorite place for dan taats. I did not try any of the char siu bao unfortunately so no review. Cash only. Workers are really patient and kind (even if they scold you for dropping loose change all over the counter and holding up the line). I will certainly come back! read more

Hands down best Cha Siu Baos and even Ham and Egg Baos in San Francisco. Came on a Saturday and parking can be a bit rough but did the classic San Francisco style parking and double parked in a red zone across the street to quickly get my order. The line moves CRAZY slow. There were only 3-4 people ahead of me and it took maybe 15 minutes to get my order in and this is with two people working the register. Also remember that it is CASH ONLY. I ordered: 1. 1 dozen Cha Siu Baos: So much filling and the baos are so fresh and fluffy. The cost is also quite fair for what you get. The sauce flavor is also perfect! 2. Ham and Egg: So good! The egg is so fluffy and breaks apart and goes so well with the Ham. Overall, this is a must come to if you like Cha Siu Bao. It's better than locations in Chinatown. The price is very fair and the all of the baked goods are all high quality. read more

Hands down the best char siu bao in the Bay! My husband and I did a char siu bao taste test in SF and this was the best one by far. Delicious filling that is not too sweet and good ratio of bread to meat. They were able to accommodate a walk-in order of 54 char siu baos but we did have to wait ~15 minutes for them to finish baking fresh ones. If you ever have the chance to have one straight out of the oven it will change your life. I would recommend calling ahead if you are going to be making a large order. Cash only and no-frills ambiance but happy to support this local gem for many years to come! Whenever I come to the city from the East Bay I have to stock up for the freezer. read more

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I heard this place has good Baked char siu bao (aka BBQ pork bun). It is indeed delicious. The buns I bought today were fresh out of the oven. Toasty on the outside with good amount of bbq pork filling inside. 5 stars for the BBQ pork bun. I also had the pineapple bun with bbq pork, pineapple bun with cream filling, cocktail bun, milk cream bun and egg tart. Pineapple bun with bbq pork: 5 stars Pineapple bun with cream filling : 4 stars Cocktail bun: 4 stars Milk cream bun: 4 stars Egg tart: 4.5 stars Service is quick and efficient. Overall I highly recommend this bakery and give it an overall rating of 4.5 stars. read more

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Lung Fung's Egg Tart is pretty competitive against the Golden Gate Bakery Egg Tart and as a bonus is significantly cheaper, $2.32 at Lung Fung versus $3.75 at Golden Gate Bakery. The Lung Fung egg tart has more lard which makes it flakier, rich and a toasty taste with a very good filling. Parking is very hard to find but you know which days and hours Lung Fung is open. Although Golden Gate makes an excellent egg custard you never know when they will be open or for how long. If you have to drive to Golden Gate, it is frustrating to pay toll, gas, parking and then find out they are closed for the frequent vacations or other reasons for closure. The other buns are pretty good at Lung Fung. The BBQ bun is chewy, has a fair amount of filling and is light on the filling flavor, meat was a bit dry. All of the buns are chewy which I like and baked to a golden brown. I liked the custard buns, to me the chewiness and sweet filling blended nicely. The Pineapple Bun was good too. Curry Pie is very spicy. On my next trip I plan to go earlier than 11:30 am to make sure I can get everything. They ran out of the Pineapple Buns with Custard. read more

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Go to place for Chinese bbq pork buns and egg tarts. But... their curry pastry and pineapple buns are killer as well. They speak English so don't be afraid to go try this place. Small interior with minimal seating. Only a couple tables in there but most people take to go. Hot coffee too You won't be disappointed. read more

Stopped in for some Bbq pork buns. It's small and not fancy inside but the food is good. The buns were filling and delicious. They had good flavor and loved the amount of filling to bun ratio. There wasn't much of a line so service was fairly quick. Cash only so come prepared. read more

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