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    Ming Kee Restaurant

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Allena C.

    No frills Chinese take out for bbq, brined, and roast meat! Came here to get a 1/2 roasted duck, some bbq pork and a 1/2 princess chicken. There are no tables or chairs for dining in, so don't expect to eat there. Sorry no pictures of the duck or bbq pork! My guy dug right in and ate most of it up before I could even take a shot. I guess hunger got the best of him! I did manage to take a pic of the chicken. I got a few pieces of duck and bbq pork before it was gone, so I got to try it! BBQ pork and duck were on point for flavor. Chicken skin had good texture. However, I would have to dunk the chicken in a bowl of soup noodles to take care of the saltiness. Still we liked everything we ordered. And prices and portions are more than reasonable.

    Roast Duck & BBQ Pork Plate
    Huiya Z.

    Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Stop by Ming Kee because I was craving roast duck and bbq pork. I was bit confused by the ordering system. I had to ask customer how the ordering system worked. Food was alright! But I also had my take out box wrapped up for 30+ minutes, it was cold by the time I had it. Roast Duck: 3/5 On the dry side. BBQ Pork: 4/5 - too skinny. I asked for half fat and half skinny but i would say the piece I got was 80% skinny, 20% fat. Ginger Scallion Sauce: 5/5 goes soooo well with the rice!

    Joe K.

    Got there at 10:15am on a Sunday morning. There were already 25 people in line ahead of me. It took an hour to get thru the line and get my takeout order. I came for the roast duck. I picked up some Char Sui Pork Neck upon reading it was their most sold item. Both were good but not amazing.

    Roasted neck pork - soooo good!
    Elaine Y.

    Picking up dinner during late afternoon and no doubt they still have lines for this popular BBQ pork and duck place. Our favorite go to for roast duck.

    Fried fish

    Quail good, Fukien fried rice good, fried fish good....frick'in delicious! I would go to this place more often but the parking sucks...I have to park at Home Depot so I have to walk half a block.

    inside the restaurant. taken on 5/12/2025
    Michael L.

    strictly to go only! They do accept credit card and Apple Pay .The food is fresh and good, but I wouldn't say it's great. Nor I would wait 30 minutes again to get my food. if there's no line, I would eat here again.

    T L.

    I've walked by here a few times in the last year but never tried it. Really happy I finally did. Small line at 4pm on a Friday, waited about five minutes. Super flavorful char sui without being overly fatty like most places (I ate the whole thing and still had room for more). Honestly, this might be my favorite char sui I've tried in recent memory. Lettuce/cabbage and seasoning is included. A little salty overall of course. Portion size is great and very reasonable for $12. No one speaks English here but I would highly recommend trying this place.

    Roast Duck
    Jolens V.

    It was busy today. But no line. The chicken liver was available. The place is simply designed

    Ming Kee , easy parking on the side street
    Joseph A.

    I have been here before but this trip was mixed. Shopped here on a Sunday and lucked into a space just 1 spot East of the shop. This location does takeout , and I have never been disappointed with the BBQ Pork. This trip though my order included some Duck that made me very I'll, and was mostly bones under the top layer. Overall the service was okay, with the understanding of what are norms at Chinese meat shops. I will return but will limit myself to the BBQ Pork

    Menu for rice plates as Dec 2, 2023
    Trina P.

    I came back as I said. The meat cuts were meatier this time and the service was outstanding. I received a hefty portion of cabbage as well. Credit card charges are only allowed for purchases $10 and up. There is no seating at the restaurant so ambiance cannot truly be described. However, I enjoy the experience speaking with the employees and cashier who truly know how good their food is! I regret not ordering more!

    Hello yellow chicken with the best green onion/ginger condiment
    Helen L.

    Scored. No line. Having a holiday weekend means lots of people out of town, so the whole sf is accessible. The butcher is meticulous with chopping the meat. The lady owner was chastising him for having the empty containers too close to the scale that it falls on the scale to add weight to whatever being weighed. My little feast, a whole duck and a whole yellow steamed chicken. Duck was meaty at certain parts. Excellent for me since it is right amount salt. Kudos to the chopper. Each size the right bite. The chicken had the best onion%ginger condiment. Got a big and small condiment container of it. Green onions chopped just right. Damage was $57 for two boxes.

    Lean Cha Siu (BBQ Pork) $11.50 Per Pound
    Benny W.

    This restaurant is doing take-out orders only. They're famous for their Cha-Siu (Chinese BBQ pork) so I gave it a go. The Cha-Siu was not charred like most Cha-Siu in the world, so it wasn't very flavorful. However, they used a pretty good quality piece of meat. It was lean and fresh. The highlights of my order were the Soy Sauce chicken and the Princess chicken. The chef cut the birds beautifully and placed them nicely in the box. The chicken were well done, and they were fresh. The chicken feet was delicious as well.

    Maylinh S.

    I'm so glad I found this place!! My boyfriend and I found this place unintentionally and it is now one of go to places when we're in town!! The line gets pretty long but it's definitely worth the wait! The plate was delicious and I couldn't stop eating! The veggies and sautéed garlic was sooo good, a nice balance when eating all the meat on the plate. I love that they give an option of both duck and pork as I wouldn't be able to choose between the two. The staff are really efficient and direct, our order was taken before we even got to the register which had our food ready in about 5 minutes after! We will definitely be back!

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    legacy delicious and authentic cha siu rice here. so so good and for a great price! staff are nice and lovely.

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    Ask the Community - Ming Kee Restaurant

    Are they open for sit down eating?

    No. Take out only.

    Are the offering thanksgiving turkeys for sale? If yes, has anyone tried it before?

    Looks like they haven't sold roast goose for a long time? I wonder if they can buy and roast one for you if you order one in advance.

    Yes

    Do they sell whole turkeys for Thanksgiving?

    Yeah, but u better hurry! They do special orders of roasted turkey, u need to call them to order. It helps if u can speak Cantonese!

    Does this place take debit/credit cards or is it cash only? I called but they don't speak English?

    Credit/Debit card can be used on $15 plus on each transaction

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    Mensho Tokyo - Tori Paitan Ramen

    Mensho Tokyo

    4.1(3.4k reviews)
    4.9 miLower Nob Hill
    $$

    I saw many were able to park right outside of the restaurant and it is walkable from Union Square…read more If you are walking and first time SF, the area may feel a little sketchy especially after sundown. I was by myself and wanted to have a quick eat. This place has unique ramen so I decided to come again (also SF/bay area only in the US). Since I was alone, I got to skip the line and only waited 15 minutes. The ramen was great. I would love to come again and try new one. Their duck chashu is SO GOOD. A little salty but works great as a whole. I respect the kitchen and servers because it's so busy and they are very efficient.

    We visited Mensho Tokyo SF for our Mother's Day celebration after hearing so many great things…read moreabout the ramen, and we were genuinely excited to try it for the first time. We were a large group of 15, including several kids, and we completely understand that the restaurant is small and accommodating a group our size can be challenging. We waited in line for almost an hour with around 6 children. During the wait, a staff member named Sue came outside, asked how many people were in our group, and handed us menus. Since it was our first visit, we were naturally asking questions and trying to understand the menu. Unfortunately, throughout the interaction, her body language and expressions felt impatient and unwelcoming. There was visible frustration and eye-rolling, which made us feel uncomfortable rather than welcomed. Even after we were seated, the experience continued to feel tense. One of the toddlers in our group started crying briefly -- something fairly common with young children -- and we were told to "keep it low out of respect." While we absolutely respect other diners, the way it was communicated felt lacking in empathy, especially on a busy Mother's Day with families dining out. A small gesture of kindness or understanding could have gone a long way. Instead, my friend felt compelled to take the child outside, which was disappointing. Additionally, after being seated, we had to remind the staff multiple times to come take our orders. What makes this especially unfortunate is that the ramen itself was truly delicious and lived up to the hype. The food was excellent, which is why this experience was so disappointing overall. I hope management takes this feedback seriously because customer service and hospitality matter just as much as the food experience. Unfortunately, this was not the ideal way to end our Mother's Day celebration.

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    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    4.5 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    Always love the ramen here! It's so rich with flavor. The chashu was a nice, thick cut of pork and…read morenoodles were perfect. Unfortunately, I felt my soup was slightly too salty that day. Otherwise, they're usually consistent with their ramen. Got lucky with no wait time for Sunday lunch. Quick, friendly service.

    UPDATE: The owner reached out to us shortly after our visit and handled the situation very…read moreprofessionally. They not only refunded the ramen with the issue but generously refunded the entire meal for our party. I truly appreciate the follow-up, accountability, and care--it made a big difference. I came to Hinodeya Ramen today with my partner, and this visit was really disappointing, especially considering I've been coming here for years. On a positive note, my Tokyo Duck ramen was actually very good, great portion and rich, flavorful broth. We also had gyoza and hot sake, which were enjoyable. Ambiance was a bit noisy. However, my partner ordered the beef sukiyaki ramen, and when it came out, there was a thick, short, wavy hair in the bowl, clearly not something that should ever be in food. This is a serious contamination issue. We tried to get our server's attention, and I understand it was busy, but being busy is not an excuse when it comes to food safety. Eventually, another server came over. We showed him the issue, expecting at least a proper apology or some explanation of what happened. Instead, he just took the bowl away and said a quick "I'm sorry" no explanation, no reassurance, nothing. They brought out a new bowl of ramen, but at that point, the experience was already ruined. It's hard to continue eating normally after something like that, it honestly just stays in your mind. What makes this more frustrating is that I've been here many times before with friends, family, and coworkers, and when everything goes right, it's great. But when something goes wrong, the response is just a simple "sorry" with no accountability or communication. Even on my last visit a few months ago, the broth was bland and the response was the same just "I'm sorry." At a minimum, for an issue this serious, there should be clear communication, reassurance about food safety, and a more professional response. Because of both past and current experiences, I don't think I'll be coming back. I really hope they improve their service and train staff to handle serious situations like this more appropriately.

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    Ippudo San Francisco - Karaka Spicy Ramen, 9/10! So much flavor and minced tofu on top

    Ippudo San Francisco

    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    5.2 miUnion Square, SoMa, Financial District
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    Came here after a long day at the Super Bowl experience. We…read moredid a walk-in for four. The wait for a table was 20 mins or we can share a large table with random people and be seated immediately. We were hungry. We went with the large shared table. Pleasantly, there was more than enough room. There were at least 1-2 seats in between the three groups on each side that were there- a solo diner, a small family of 3, and my group of 4. I ordered the Karaka Spicy, my bf ordered Akamaru Modern, his sister ordered Miso, and I don't remember what her friend got- I think it was also Karaka spicy. My bf and I ordered the Treasure plate on the side to share and a side of spicy paste because I know Japanese spicy is barely spicy (from someone who grew up eating SEA spicy). Karaka Spicy had a nicely balance tonkotsu mouth feel and pork flavor. Broth was a little salty. I was correct to assume that it wasn't spicy because I used half of the side of spicy paste and I still didn't think it was spicy enough. Chashu was cooked fine. Notes: - I wished I would've asked if they could swap the thin noodles for the thick ones. I love the chew thicker noodles provide. - Noodles were cooked al dente. Akamaru Modern tasted very similar to Karaka spicy without the spicy. My bf used the other half of the spicy paste as dip for his toppings. He enjoyed it. Miso was a lighter broth (obvi) with a good umami flavor and was not watered down. Solid. She loved it. I have never seen her finish a whole bowl of ramen before. There was a server in training that took our order with the help of the trainer- he did great. Staff was attentive with our waters. Bussers were also quick to notice and remove empty plates and bowls regularly making for an easy clean up after we leave and kept the shared table clutter free. Interior was modern, but casual. They had an expansive menu with vegetarian choices, sushi, buns, karage, etc. and a surprisingly large array of alcohol. I would def like to be back to try some drinks.

    We were in the city for the NFL Experience the day before the Super Bowl and were excited to grab a…read moregood bowl of ramen. Unfortunately, IPPUDO didn't live up to expectations. The ramen is served in large bowls, which looks impressive at first, but the actual portion of noodles and toppings felt underwhelming for the price. At that price point, I expected more both in quantity and flavor. We ordered the Dragon Tantan ramen, which the menu describes as spicy. It wasn't spicy at all. We asked our waiter if we could have a little more heat, and he nodded and brought over a tiny dipping-bowl-sized portion of some red paste with no explanation. There was no mention that it would cost extra. After finishing our meal, we were surprised to see a $5 charge on the bill for the "extra spice." We genuinely thought it was complimentary, and if it wasn't, that absolutely should have been communicated before serving it. The lack of transparency was disappointing and unnecessary. Overall: mid food, mid service, and not worth the price -- especially during such an exciting weekend in the city. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

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    Inside. Dining room. Busy on a Sunday early afternoon.

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    Taniku Izakaya - Spicy beef ramen

    Taniku Izakaya

    4.7(340 reviews)
    4.7 miTenderloin
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    Came here at around 6 PM on a Tuesday and got seated immediately! It got busier about 10 mins…read moreafter. Super cute & decorated inside, and staff was so nice! Okonomoyaki tater tots - 8.5/10 from a potato lover!! This does have some sort of cheese on it so beware if you don't eat it Hamachi Hand Roll - 9/10 SO GOOD. I think the rice is mixed in with soy sauce. It was super flavorful which I wasn't expecting Scallop Hand Roll - 8/10, the yuzu on top was absolutely delicious & scallop was very soft. Kobe Skewer - 7/10, it was good but nothing extraordinary. It'll hit the spot if you like meat skewers Yuzu Tori Skewer - 7/10, same as the kobe skewer, but the yuzu on top was delicious Niku Ramen - 8/10, good portion & very very flavorful. I'm glad that they gave a lot of meat in this. I shared this & they provided an extra bowl without me asking :) It's also not super spicy. Hokkaido Milk Pudding - 8/10, the pudding itself was so good but the sauce was a little too sweet for me. However, my partner has a sweet tooth and loved it :) Will totally come again, everything was so yummy and so glad to have tried it!

    I had no idea how popular this restaurant was when I made the reservation. I was just craving…read moreJapanese food and wanted to try somewhere new with friends. When we arrived, there was already a long line out front, which set the tone. The place is small and intimate. The food was out of this world. I got the pork belly skewers, mushrooms in truffle sauce, a unagi hand roll, and a shrimp tempura hand roll. All of it was excellent, but the mushrooms and pork belly truly stood out. Every dish felt like it was made with deep care and intention. Our server was attentive throughout. We had a fantastic time. Definitely make a reservation before you go!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    HINODEYA Ramen Union Square

    4.1(544 reviews)
    5.1 miUnion Square
    $$

    Stumbled upon this place as I was walking in the neighborhood and decided to stop by for lunch. I…read morewas seated right away and was given water and a menu within the minute. I ordered the spicy edamame and the yu-Lin-chi. The edamame definitely has a kick to them and the chicken was great. Nicely coated.

    Ive eaten my fair share of Japanese ramen and know my ramen pretty well. Yelp and Google both had…read moreHinodeya higher rated than Ippudo (I wasn't in the mood to battle whatever mob scene might be happening at Mensho), and this place was literally right across the street from my hotel, so I made a mad dash for this place as it was friggin' cold in SF on a late Spring day. If you try to come here around 6-7pm, there is a long line waiting to get seated, but it moves fast. I kept peeking out of my hotel window and by 7:30pm, line was almost non existent, so that's when I went down to get dinner. When I arrived, I was immediately shown a seat inside. You can sit outside too as lots of tables right on the street but it was way too cold for me. Service was quick and I ordered a Yuzu Zen (vegan) ramen. I wanted to try something different than their signature ramen. This ramen was cooked in the traditional Japanese Buddhist temple way, which was a bonus for me. I am a practicing Buddhist and have meditated at various different temple organizations and I enjoy temple cooking as its usually lighter but still very soul nourishing. The broth is lighter and its a vegan dashi broth and comes with zest of yuzu (its like a Japanese lemon), bamboo shoots, crispy kale and sweet fried tofu. I enjoyed this bowl of noodles with soup and the broth was hot, so it warmed me up. I was not really a fan of the inari (sweet fried tofu) as it was just too sweet for me. Service was a little slow towards the end as I was itching to pay and go for an evening stroll, but otherwise, a good experience. I'd come back again when nearby.

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    HINODEYA Ramen Union Square - Inside

    Inside

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