There is always an enormous number of dimensions on which a Michelin-starred restaurant can be evaluated upon, but I'll focus on the few à la carte dishes that we tried. Mister Jiu's is not the first restaurant to attempt Chinese-Cajun fusion, but the Cajun fried rice was exceptionally well-executed. Crispy skin, okra and all manner of vegetables, as well as juicy chicken meat, crispy garlic, and a lot of animal fat mix together into an incredibly-satisfying dish. The beef tendon in red chilli oil was interesting, with an incredibly complex chilli oil. The allium stir fry was very well-executed, with the perfect amount of cooking on the alliums and a judicious use of an umami-filled sauce. The bar is dark and moody, but the main dining room is airy and light-filled. As one of very few properties that sit on the end of a street in SF, it has a straight-shot view to downtown, which is quite nice. As usual for a restaurant in its category, the interior decor is extremely nice. read more

Mister Jiu's - Cajun fried rice/dirty rice - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overall, I had a pretty good experience at Mister Jiu's. It was my first time and based on what I had heard and read, it met my expectations. I had the following items: -lamb won tons -hot cross buns -radish cakes -dirty fried rice -pork/salted cod dish -chi ffon cake The standout dish for me were the hot cross buns - the bread arrived warm and perfectly fluffy and had a nice sweetness to them....they actually would have been the perfect way to end the meal! The other items were pretty good. The lamb wontons were one of the better items since the texture of the wontons were great and it had just the right heat from the sauce. The other dishes were alright. The ambiance in the restaurant is great since it feels very polished. There were many servers we interacted with through the evening and they were all very professional. I'd come back for the hot cross buns, wontons and a glass of wine or cocktail. read more

I was introduced to a college alum who was a former Mister Jiu's cook, and when asked where he'd personally eat in SF given his culinary background, he recommended this 1* Michelin establishment. I've eaten at nine Michelin-starred restaurants (three 3*, one 2*, five 1*), and unfortunately this is the first that disappointed me, mostly because of the food. I came here for a belated birthday celebration. The interior was beautiful. Walking past the hostess stand, dim bar, and bustling open kitchen, I entered a dining room filled with natural light. Because of the restaurant's hilly location, the rear windows were part of the 2nd floor of a vibrant red Grant Ave building that many tourists photographed. The bathroom was quirkily decorated and had thick toilet paper and pleasantly scented soap. Our waitress was also very nice. Pan fried turnip cake (olive & mustard green relish) - I ordered this because I very much enjoy the traditional Cantonese version and had seen positive Yelp reviews. The flavor was unexpectedly smoky, and the olives added a fusion element. Without Chinese sausage or pork belly, though, I felt it lacked the essential fatty, savory component. My friend wondered if they were trying too hard to be different. I didn't like this. Hot Cross Cocktail Bun (coconut custard butter) - Fragrant, moist brioche with finely minced dates, jujube, sesame, and a pineapple bun-style topping. The custard butter was a deliciously sweet runny lava egg yolk-type filling. The nature of this dish made it difficult not to leave a multitude of crumbs on my fingers, plate, and table (A point I'll return to later). Ham sui gok (garlic scape, wood ear mushroom) - Instead of the traditional pork filling, this version uses mushrooms & garlic scape. The shell was light and not greasy, but the filling was too mild to balance it. The powdered scape tasted too subtle. Another dish that subverted expectations. Silken mapo tofu (ground pork, Sichuan pepper, doubanjiang) - The custardy tofu carried a salty sauce with crunchy bits and a slightly bitter finish. It felt like it needed a touch of sweetness for balance. The larger pork pieces added nice texture. I'm not a fan of Sichuan's numbing spice, though it was fairly restrained. My friend thought it was just OK; I did not care for this dish. Char Siu Iberico Pork (collar, jowl, Sichuan-style lap cheong) - Served with fluffy mantou, hot mustard potato slaw, pearl onions, and vinegared maitake mushrooms. The mantou was outstanding. We were encouraged to incorporate everything into a self-made sandwich. The jowl, which had a sweet Korean BBQ-like flavor, however, was so chewy that my friend pulled the entire piece out of the bun while biting into it. The sausage tasted more like smoky Western breakfast sausage than traditional sweet lap cheong and was far too salty. The collar resembled familiar char siu but contained gristle that I had to spit out, something I've never experienced even at inexpensive Chinese takeout restaurants. The mushrooms cut the richness but were overly sour & needed to be sliced thinner. Reheating leftovers softened the collar but not the jowl, and it did not make the lapcheong less salty. The mantou was the only component I truly enjoyed. Chiffon cake (Blenheim apricot, pecan, noyaux, buckwheat honey) - Excellent - soft, fluffy, with light chilled cream and well-balanced textures. The apricot was nicely subtle. No complimentary dessert, but for my birthday I received a lit candle and a card. I'd gladly order this again. I do have higher food & service expectations for a Michelin restaurant. There were a few things besides the food that needed improvement. I am unsure if they did not anticipate the messiness of the cocktail bun, but they should have given us warm wet towels to wipe our hands. The table wasn't wiped promptly, and our plates and utensils weren't replaced until just before the char siu arrived. Although several servers assisted us, these details were overlooked. The pacing was also too slow (15+ minutes) between the smaller courses and the char siu. Dinner for two took just over two hours. I also noticed prices on the summer menu had increased $3-5 compared with spring. If you have preconceived notions about Chinese food, Mister Jiu's certainly challenges them, which can spark interesting discussion. Whether that's a positive is your call. My friend felt the food wasn't really catered toward a Chinese audience. Overall, I was underwhelmed. Of everything we tried, I'd only order the Hot Cross Cocktail Bun and chiffon cake again (and the mantou if it were available separately). The pastry team deserves special praise. I'd return to sample more desserts, but for a full meal there are better options just steps away in Chinatown. My friend said he would not return at this price point ($250 for two after tax and tip). read more

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Was expecting to be wow for our dinner at Mister Jiu's, it was 3.5 The Shrimp Chip appetizer was delicious 5 stars We also pre-ordered the Peking duck very smoky was good the house hoisen sauce was interesting 4 $170, a few more wraps would have been nice Turnip cake 2 stars, very salty Hot cross bun with coconut 3 stars Hom Sui Gok 3 stars Wagyu fried rice 4 stars Bok choy 4 stars Our waiter JT was exceptional, explained the menu, and made recommendations read more

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Great 1 michelin star chinese restaurant. Loved their bread, chee cheong fun, & veggies. The peking duck was $170, but it was tender and flavorful. It is definitely not a traditional peking duck, but pretty good. The mapo tofu was just okay (although they used flannery beef which was good). read more

Mister Jiu's - Peking duck - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good service, and food. One of the tougher Asian spots for a vegetarian - not much on the menu can be changed. Also pretty pricey for what you get but the flavors overall were solid! Cocktails are also very good! Go up to Moongate if you're early! read more

Creative Chinese food and carefully curated ambiance. Chilled beef tendon 5/5 - not sure what I was expecting, but the flavor and the texture of the meat was a great combo. It wasn't spicy and nicely thinly sliced Ham sui gok 3/5 - this was a bit disappointing because it wasn't fried and crispy as a traditional ham sui gok. This was more of a mochi textured side Shrimp chips 5/5 - the dip for the chips was flavorful Service 5/5 - bartenders kept refilling my water and checking up on me read more

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The service was excellent! Definitely check this place out the experience is worth it. read more

Mister Jiu's - Pan Fried Buns with caviar - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Savory Food: From the savory section, these were my three favorites from the Spring Banquet Celebration meal - Turnip Cake: My favorite dish of the whole night. It had the perfect texture: crispy on the outside with a moist, fluffy center, and it was packed with flavor. - Scallion Milk Bread: Fluffy, soft milk bread with a fragrant scallion flavor, paired with honey butter. Chef's kiss. - Peking Style Roast Duck: I mean, does this dish ever miss? This was definitely one of the better duck dishes I've had. The duck was tender with a smoky aroma that made it a great centerpiece for the night. Desserts: All of the desserts sounded very interesting, but none of them really wowed me. - Strawberry Bingfen: My personal favorite of the three because I enjoyed the variety of textures. This was a bit hit-or-miss at the table though, since some people didn't like the addition of the peanuts. - Chrysanthemum Ice Milk: The table favorite -- light, refreshing, and fragrant. - Page Mandarin Chiffon Cake: The sponge cake itself had a great texture: very light and fluffy, reminiscent of the sponge cakes you find at Chinese bakeries. However, the overall flavor felt lacking, which made the dessert somewhat unmemorable. Portion Size: Taste aside, the meal was very filling. My friends and I left absolutely stuffed, which was a bit unexpected since most coursed meals at Michelin restaurants tend to leave you satisfied/just full. For the duck, if there are leftovers, they'll pack it up for you and provide reheating instructions. Overall: My friends and I had a great time celebrating a birthday here. The food was good, with a few really memorable dishes (I'm still thinking about that turnip cake). The service was great, as expected for a Michelin restaurant, and I especially liked the table we were seated at near the window. read more

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This place is a very good culinary-forward Chinese-Californian fusion restaurant. We reserved a table for 7:30 pm, but we had to wait a few minutes. We were then seated at a pretty private feeling booth. The floor to ceiling windows at the end of the restaurant had a beautiful view of a Chinatown alley with lanterns that lit up as it got darker which had a nice red glow in the pretty dark dining room. The dining room had a romantic view and they accepted walk ins at the bar counter. There's a separate cocktail lounge upstairs next to the entrance just inside that's also with the same owners. They had an open concept kitchen so we were able to see the chef and owner Brandon Jew hard at work. Service was pretty prompt, but a little difficult to flag wait staff down due to them being busy. However, they were very prompt when we got their attention. There was ample time between dishes being served that makes it a multi course meal. Staff explained each dishes very well. For food, we started off strong with smashed cucumbers which came with a tangy sauce. We also had Choi sum which was with oyster sauce and also good. We added the hot cross cocktail bun, which was fresh, hot, and buttery. We ordered turnip cake which was unfortunately the weakest of the dishes. It wasn't bad, it just didn't have a crisp wow flavor the rest of the dishes had. We followed up with the Wagyu steak fried fried, which was very good. The wagyu was juicy and bursting with flavor that surprised me so much I said "wow" out loud. Afterwards, we had our pre ordered Peking duck served. It is not a traditional Peking duck and shouldnt be compared to one. It was a mix of roasted duck and Peking duck so the skin was not sliced off. I saw a lot of very negative reviews from many customers who were upset that it wasn't the traditional style and serving of Peking duck. But maybe if they look at the restaurant website and read reviews before going to the restaurant and complaining, they will realize that this is a FUSION restaurant, not a traditional Chinese restaurant. The duck portion is HUGE and we had four people and we still had to take half of it home. For the Peking duck, I asked for a wine pairing and I was recommended 2023 Darling Syrah 'Den Chosta Vineyard' from Sonoma, CA. It was a full bodied fruity taste and really complemented the flavor of the duck. For dessert, we split between the milk ice, chantilly cake, and strawberry bingfen. I had the strawberry bingfen which was a perfect balance of fruity and sweet. The ice cream itself was smooth and light and balanced the sweet sauce and various fruits. The milk ice was also very good and had a leafy flavor. I didn't try the cake but our other member of the party liked it. Overall, a very good Chinese-Californian fusion restaurant, we will like to return in the future! read more

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I came here visiting during my birthday trip to San Fran and had pre ordered the Peking duck as my meal to share with our group. Our waiter was very kind and helpful with cocktail choices and based them off what we would normally order at the bar. I got the lucky cocktail and it was very refreshing and easy to sip. We all split the Peking duck which was flavorful especially with the peanut butter hoisin sauce to pair. I loved how unique this meal was. I definitely would come back and try more items on the menu in the future. Note: The Peking duck is filling and does not require appetizers given the size and is an item that has to be pre ordered in advance. read more

Mister Jiu's - Peking duck - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A flawless experience of great food and excellent service from start to finish. Our waiter did a great job explaining the dishes and advising us in how much food was enough or too much. I was really impressed with the cocktails as well - I think I had the "tranquility" which featured plum gin. Some of the highlights were the lamb dumplings (perfect, hot sauce) the turnip (who would ever imagine the turnip would be a highlight? But it was!), the ham and peach salad, and of course the Peking Duck. Excellent tea and dessert as well. Overall a wonderful experience in Chinatown that should not be missed by any San Franciscan! read more

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Wow... what a treat. My friends treated me to Mister Jius and I'm honored Everything was so good. I actually loved the portion sizes about 2 items per person. It made everything feel shareable, and I really liked the pacing of the courses. Our food came out slowly, which I personally enjoyed because we could actually savor each dish before moving on. If you're someone who prefers everything at once though, I'd just let your server know! The duck is mandatory pre-order in advance. It was hands down the best dish. The apricot sauce?? Unreal. The portion is huge too.... perfect for making wraps. And the pâte.... ugh, so good. I already know I need to come back just for that. That said, a lot of the other dishes came really close. The salad was honestly spectacular, the fried rice came last so it was filling but still really well done, and the carpaccio (sea cucumber, sea squirt or something like that) was interesting... personally I liked it more when everything was mixed together, but the table had mixed opinions. Also, the Vesper is a great martini if you're deciding on drinks. I swear our table basically ordered the whole menu... we were so full we couldn't even do dessert Shoutout to JT, our server it was a busy night and he still took great care of us. The service, food, and overall vibe were all amazing. We didn't make it up to the rooftop bar because we were exhausted, but the space is so cute. Definitely coming back for that next time. read more

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Had a birthday dinner at Mister Jiu's in Chinatown and was really excited to finally try the restaurant! I've been to Moongate Lounge upstairs a few times but never the actual dining room. Walking in, the space felt upscale yet comfortable, and it was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night. We started with two cocktails, the salt & vinegar shrimp chips and the spicy cumin lamb wontons. We almost didn't order the chips because I thought they'd be like the ones from the Asian market, but they were actually amazing and the portion was generous. The salmon rangoon dip that came with it completely sold us. The wontons were also really good, though a bit too Szechuan spicy for me. For entrees we got the Hokkien fried rice with Dungeness crab and the braised beef cheek. The fried rice was easily my favorite dish because of its huge pieces of crab and really well-balanced flavors. I was a little disappointed with the braised beef cheek though because it was super salty, and even eating it with rice didn't balance it out. Overall still a really nice dining experience (thought pricey) and I'm glad we finally tried the restaurant! read more

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It's been a long time coming but finally secured reservations with some friends visiting. We shared some delicious and unique cocktails featuring exotic flavors as we viewed the menu. Family style, we ordered the buns (surprisingly special), lamb wontons, mapo tofu, and the whole sole. All were very delicious and service was exceptional. I can understand why they are a Michelin restaurant, just wish it was more financially accessible. read more

If you like Peking ducks, you won't get it here. Their version of $170 "Peking Duck" entree is anything BUT a Peking Duck. The meat was tough and dry, and the skin was not crispy but chewy. It was a total culinary disgrace. Took most of it home uneaten. Kept it in the fridge for a week; no one wanted to eat it at home. Tossed eventually. The service was great; everyone was nice, but since we went there for the Peking Duck, it was a very disappointing visit indeed. read more

The duck was great: I loved that there was such a many variety of foods from one duck. Legs, wings, skin, liver mousse, heart skewers, and a not sashimi style cut. It was delicious, the skin smoky and crispy, the meat flavorful and umami, and the rawer cut tender and delicious kind of like tuna. Much of the meat was a bit fatty at times. The liver mousse is a bit gamey but goes well when mixed together with everything else. The sauce goes great in the wrap, and the cilantro too surprisingly. Even the turnips. The scallion milk bread was unforgettable. The honey, butter, and scallion flavor go surprisingly well together, and the bread is fluffy inside. The orange chiffon cake was very light and fluffy, going well with the peanut and not very sweet. Everything else was really good too, as well as the cocktails and tea, but what I named above stood out most. Also note that the spicy entrees have quite a bit of heat. The server was great, explaining how everything works, giving suggestions, making sure things came at a good cadence. He answered all our questions, changed out our plates, etc. At the end he split the leftover duck into 4 bags for us to take home. One member of our party was sick less than 24 hours before the reservation but they happily took one off the reservation and deposit when I emailed them. The inside feels quite fancy with beautiful chandeliers, candles, paintings etc. The restroom is nice, adorned with golden curtains and equipped with lavender hand soap. And there's a convenient rack at the entrance for coats and umbrellas. The drink menu is cute with photos of Chinese people, same with the take out bags. Each dish came with forks and spoons for public serving but that feels a bit unnecessary. The cups and teapots were fancy. The outside gives great vibes as well being on Chinatown. It was a small alleyway with lanterns hanging above. There were fireworks going off when we left. For 100+ per person, it's not bad at all. read more

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We returned to Mister Jiu's to celebrate our anniversary after our first experience was takeout only--and dining in was a whole different (and wonderful) experience. From the moment we arrived, the hostess seated us at the *perfect* table overlooking Chinatown, complete with glowing red lantern views. The ambiance was on point: great music, warm energy, and a bar that felt modern yet thoughtfully rooted in traditional Asian design. Service was exceptional across the board, from our attentive server to the chefs who personally delivered our dishes. The food hit that sweet spot of nostalgic Chinese flavors we grew up with, elevated by creative, modern twists. Everything we tried was outstanding, and we're already planning our next visit to work through the rest of the menu. What we ordered: * Pan Fried Turnip Cake: So tasty - our fav dish * Juicy Pork Dumplings: meaty but not soupy * Trout Roe & Lobster Coral Cheong Fun: beautiful dish and more veggie forward * Hokkien Fried Rice with Dungeness Crab: saucy and filling * Braised Beef Cheek Claypot: TENDER cheeks with collagen..tasty with rice (or wine) A memorable anniversary dinner and an easy place to recommend! read more

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It is always a good experiences at Mister Jiu's. They have a great open space and welcoming staff. We like the tables by the front windows as you get a nice view of all the red lanterns over china town at night. The food is really good. Some of their appetizers are unique in flavor and worth trying. Their main dishes are extremely generous. The waiters will let you know about the quantities, and they are always right/accurate. I have not been impressed with their dessert selection. Good drink selection and prices are what you would expect in nicer SF restaurants. read more

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And just like that, another Michelin dining experience, checked off the list. The experience overall was absolutely the worst Michelin dining experience that I've had. This was from start to finish. Reservations should be easy to make, especially online. They weren't. Don't bother to call during the day like I did, because they don't have voicemail, instead of some weird recording that implies the number is not working. It's a great way to push customers away. We were celebrating a special occasion, and I was able to bring a cake with us, proved by the restaurant. I specifically let the seating hostess, who took the cake from me know that it needed to be refrigerated. Our party was seated a very uncomfortable table, and not the table that I had requested. I literally could write a book on the lack of detail, Customer Service and so much more. The experience was heartbreaking. The starters that were brought to the table, were shrimp chips, big chunks of raw carrots, with some type of dipping sauce that had not been identified. The shrimp chips were the highlight. No one could eat the carrots or the dipping sauce. First course: new potatoes. I will preface the rest of the review by saying that the waitresses ability to describe with the dishes being offered were, versus what was received was also responsible for how poorly this meal went. The new potatoes were Julian strips of potato soaked in some sort of highly spicy liquid. None of it was edible. The spicy liquid was tongue and mouth numbing. We also had selected the turnip cake. This was pretty tasty and ironically could've used some seasoning. Course two: green beans. A vegetable that you really can't go wrong with. They were absolutely atrocious. Completely covered with a variety of peppers, hot chili peppers and completely overcooked. Essentially a bowl of heat that no one enjoyed. We also selected the milk bread with caviar. Apparently, the waitress didn't care about bringing the caviar to us so we went without. The milk bread was OK, the butter helped. But essentially, this wasn't anything more than basic dinner rolls. Main course/entrée: this is what we came for. The duck! The skin was smoky, crispy, and actually the highlight of the duck. It's one thing to enjoy rare beef, but rare duck, no. Many of the sliced pieces were still very rare if not raw looking. There was also one extremely large slice of rare/raw meat. When the table asked the waitress about it. She pretty much shrugged and said she didn't know why they would put that on the plate. The duck is served with "savory pancakes ". They weren't savory. They were rubbery. We paid an up charge for the pluot sauce, which amounted to about maybe 2 tablespoons. Definitely not worth eight dollars. Dessert was another disappointment. The chrysanthemum ice cream should be a hard pass. It's not sweet, it's not tart, it's just bad. The apricot kernel Jell-O was only slightly a step up from the chrysanthemum ice cream. It frankly tasted like it had been sitting out and not refrigerated. No one wants warm mush. The cake that we were all looking forward to trying that we brought, wasn't brought out to our table, but someone decided to slice it in the kitchen. Someone also did not refrigerate it, which meant that a $75 cake was ruined. The waitress truly did not bother to check in on the table to see how the meal was going, or frankly to offer us drinks beyond when we were seated. That coupled with her inability to describe the food properly, and leading us down a path of a horrible experience is infuriating. This was an extremely expensive experience that we will not be repeating at this restaurant. If you have this on your list, just don't. Not worth the money and you'll leave hungry like we did. read more

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Great meal. Different desserts but the tasting menu was great. About $150-175 a person. Service was excellent and the food portions were massive! Especially the fish. read more

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I had been wanting to try Mister Jiu's for many years. My previous visits never gave me enough time to make a reservation and dine here until now. What didn't set me up for success was thinking this food was reminiscent of the food that I had growing up. I don't know why I thought that because I know Mister Jiu's is upscale dining. Anyhow, the dishes I enjoyed the most were the bok choy and duck. The bok choy tasted exactly like comfort food. The bok choy was crispy, tender and garlicky. The duck was smoked and reminded me more of a French style duck. The duck skin wasn't as crispy as traditional Peking Duck, but I do crave it and would love it in a salad. I was surprised to find the black cod sitting atop tahini and I am a big hater of tahini. Luckily, I could eat the fish with the bok choy sauce and still mostly enjoy the fish. The Mister Jiu experience was nice and I don't regret going. I wanted to check out the upstairs bar, but it was reserved for a private party. This place has a cool, speakeasy-ish vibe. I believe the menu rotates seasonally, but I think the duck is always on the menu and is worth a try. read more

Mister Jiu's - Bok Choy in oyster/garlic sauce Grilled Mala Spiced Black Cod - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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From start to finish, our milestone birthday experience was extraordinary, highlighted by the show-stopping Peking duck! The ambiance and service were equal to the superbly prepared dishes. As East Bay residents we find the trek across the bay a worthwhile journey. Owner chef Brandon's award-winning reputation is more than earned and deserved. For exceptional California Asian cuisine with an owner whose inspiration and recognition promote modern Chinese cuisine with community impact, look no further than Mr Jiu's retaurant. read more

Mister Jiu's - Birthday honoree James with Brandon - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really enjoyed my first dining experience here! I was first struck by how cool and hip the restaurant felt, and San Francisco should really be the place to have more elevated and innovative Chinese restaurants. I love that the location was tucked right in the heart of Chinatown. The style of food is fusion-Asian, which I don't always love, but Mister Jiu's did this well. We had the Autumn Banquet Celebration, and while the meal was pretty expensive, we were very full! The one thing I will say is that the course dishes we ate before the signature Peking Duck did feel a little disjointed style wise, but all the individual dishes were very good. The standouts to me were the milk bread and fried rice! By the time we got to the Peking duck we were already very full, but the Peking duck was excellent and was also very good re-heated! I will also say the service was standout for me. Our server was so kind and was ready to provide plenty of recommendations and explanations. Due to a wait for our desserts (which we didn't even notice) the restaurant gave a discount. I feel like I may want to come back even just for the fried rice in the future! read more

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Wow, is this place overrated! Maybe we hit Mr. Jiu's on an off night, but the cascade of screwups and disappointments make me think that at least some of our experience is the norm here. Let's start with what was good: the food. Most of our dishes were delicious. One side dish, in fact (the roasted turnip cakes) was near perfect, and the other two were not far behind. But our main dish-- the roasted whole duck, which is Mr. Jiu's signature dish-- while very good, wasn't sufficiently better than what you get elsewhere to be worth its exorbitant price: nearly $200. Now to the service: plenty of fawning waiters and waitresses (all telling you way more background information about each dish than anyone needs to know, like who the young couple is that runs the winery that makes the mediocre wine you're paying fortune for), but more important, the service itself was a disorganized mess. We had ordered wine pairing (also pricey, but at a Michelin star restaurant, we assumed worth it), but we had been served all our side dishes before we had gotten a single drop of wine. This meant we were sitting there looking at three different dishes crowded onto their overly tiny tables, paired with nothing but glasses of water, our still very unfinished cocktails, no wine, and only one dish still to come: the much vaunted Peking Duck. After calling the situation to our waitress's attention, the somalier promptly started bringing the wine. But it all just sort of came, mixed in with everything. I hate to break this to the staff, but that isn't what "pairing" means. Then, to make the experience even stranger, we had to stop six different waiters from taking away a dish we were saving (for dipping with their deliciously unusual bread). About halfway through the meal, we realized we could barely complete a thought during our dinner conversation because of all the interruptions. At that point, fortunately, the whole experience had become mostly hilarious. But the price for all this trouble? $485! And that's for dinner for only two people--and wine pairing for only one of us. Good Lord. I really do hope this was an off night. Even for the ducks. Because the concept here -- Chinese food, reinvented with ingredients that are more healthful, and clearly gourmet-- is brilliant. But I'm guessing, to borrow from an old Jewish Passover prayer, that a lot of what happened this night was not unlike every other night. In fairness, I should note that my wife remembers our experience a little more charitably. As the designated drinker that night, she appreciated all the background on the wine, as well as the helpful efforts and good spirit of the wait staff. read more

I was really looking forward to seeing what the hype was about and it was a little bit of a letdown to be honest. It was a pretty mixed experience. The inside is really nice and spacious with a dark mood. They started by bringing out some Mala peanuts, pickled radish, some tofu sauce (I forget what it was) and shrimp chips. The peanuts were strangely sweet rather than spicy, and the radish really bland. The tofu thing was pretty good; very smooth, creamy and tasty. The shrimp chips were good; tasted exactly like the ones you get at Chinese banquets. The Oysters were pretty decent; the watermelon mignonette was pretty mild and let the oyster be the main flavor. Yusheng (the cultural dish, not Mister Jiu's version) is actually something I've never had before so I don't have anything to compare to. The one here was pretty similar to a crudo and it's pretty enjoyable. Next came the Wok Fried Rice and Green Beans. The rice came with tomatoes which I've really only seen in Thai fried rice. It was still good but nothing extraordinary, and certainly nothing you couldn't find elsewhere. The Green Beans on the other hand were actually some of the best I've ever had. Now, it's relatively common to find stir fried green beans with XO sauce, but there was something about these that was just so much better. They were cooked and seasoned perfectly and the fermented cabbage brought a nice salty hit. I don't know if this is like a backhanded compliment, but for me, green beans... yes green beans... was the best dish of the night. The supposed star of the restaraunt was just ok. The skin wasn't as crispy as I'm used to, but the smoking kind of adds more of a meatiness to the duck than the traditional style. Also, generally, places will use the bones and stuff to make either soup or congee but it doesn't seem like they do that here. Even if you are adding twists and other styles to a very specific regional/cultural dish, I feel that you have to stay true to how the dish is normally served. But that's just me. The acoutrement is fine. There aren't enough pancakes. The dessert was uhh interesting. The Nian Gao is also something that's not very traditional here. It's more like a mochi bread pudding. The way I grew up eating it was steamed, so it had a much different look and texture to how it was served here. Regardless, Nian Gao isn't something that I care for that much anyway, so I appreciate the different approach they took here. I don't have many words for the Apricot Jello; I didn't like it. I'm not sure what they were aiming for here. It's kind of like, if someone never had Chinese food in their life, this would be a servicable place to introduce them to it. But you would be showing them a very... limited view on Chinese food. As a side note, on the night I think I was the only Chinese person eating there on the night lol. I like that they tried something different and I wouldn't mind going back, but I also wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. read more

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My first time visiting this elegant spot serving elevated Chinese food after hearing a lot about their Peking Duck. Mister Jiu's has a fairly large dining room with windows overlooking Chinatown. It has a Michelin star. They currently have 3 menu options: a 6-course tasting menu (with optional wine or non-alcoholic pairings), a 4-course Peking Duck Summer Banquet menu, and an a la carte menu. Reservations are needed for the multi-course menus, walk-ins are accepted at the bar for the a la carte menu, although you can also reserve a high-top for 2. It seems the Duck Banquet menu was recently introduced; before it may have been an add-on to the tasting menu. This is of course what I ordered. You indicate which menu you're interested in when you reserve, and a deposit is taken. Many of the dishes on the Duck menu are off the a la carte menu. I started with 3 amuses: shrimp chips, radishes with whipped soy milk, peanuts with schezwan pepper. There are 4 choices for the first and second courses, 3 for dessert. My first course choice was the oysters on the half shell with rhubarb mignonette and black pepper. Plump and fresh. The second course was cheong fun rice rolls stuffed with plump manila clams and bok choy with a traditional soy-based sauce. A fond memory from my Cantonese upbringing, elevated. The duck was impressive. As a solo diner, I got half a duck, which was impossible to finish. It's a Liberty Farms duck that takes days to prepare and about an hour to complete its prep after you arrive. The lacquered skin is beautifully browned and crispy, while the breast meat remains a delightful medium rare. You get the breast, a loin, wing, thigh and thigh meat, all with the great skin (except the loin). Served alongside are savory pancakes, cucumber, cilantro and scallions, plus a unique peanut butter hoisin sauce and a rich and fancy duck liver mousse that could be a small starter on its own. An addition tangy pluot sauce is available for an additional cost, as are additional dishes such as fried rice or chow fun; I passed on all since there was plenty to eat already. My dessert was a delish and light apricot kernel jello, a panna cotta of sorts topped with rose geranium-infused strawberries and some mini-boba. Service was excellent and attentive. Overall a high-end fab dinner. As someone who has Peking Duck at least once a year (at Lunar New Year), I was impressed with this duck as well as the entire meal and dining experience. The adjacent table was enjoying the tasting menu, and I'd say the Duck menu is more bountiful. read more

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Get the beautifully done book for Mister Juli's. Visit this restaurant in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown. Both worth the visit read more

Stopped by here for my husbands birthday! It was a delightful experience. Some of the dishes were amazing and others were just okay to me, but overall a fantastic experience as the service was phenomenal and the restaurant/ambiance were amazing. We got the tasting menu. The standout dishes were the dim sum, the blue fin and the quail. I did not love the salmon. The squid was good and very flavorful but nothing to write home about. Everything else was really good. Would definitely come back! read more

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This was somewhat of a disappointment experience . I was in the private room w about 20 folks and we had everything served family style / share . Food was so-so , steamed fish came whole and we had to send it back to fillet . It felt we had some very junior waitress which resulted in a so-so service level . Perhaps the à la carte is better . The cocktails were excellent but they couldn't deliver them to the right people . read more

Like an upscale Chinese restaurant with a great vibe? If you do, this place is for you. I went to Mr Jiu's without a reservation and got a seat at the bar, so I knew my luck would be on point that night. Mr Jiu's is a Michelin Star restaurant and after dining there...I could say that it easily deserves the star and then some. The appetizers were great. Oysters with watermelon vinaigrette, charred shishito peppers with dipping sauce and rice roll with Santa Barbara uni. All were great but the star of the show was the roast duck. The duck was smoked with apple wood so it imparts a smokey sweet flavor and the balance between the crispy skin and succulent meat...to die for. Traditional Peking duck is served only with the skin but this method will not disappoint you at all...if anything, it soars. It hits on all accounts and with the peanut hoisin sauce, duck mouse with crispy vegetables, they balance out the duck perfectly. Go early and get a seat at the bar, it is absolutely the best place to take in this restaurant's vibe. The bar has great 80's tunes playing and is dimly lighted with goldfish swimming in their personal tank...eclectic but it works....like I said, great vibe. Service, by the bartender, was amazing...and his knowledge on the dishes to help build a menu around the duck was great. Did I tell you the duck was amazing? Brandon Jew, the chef, clearly knows exactly what he is doing! Run. read more

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We made a reservation to celebrate a birthday and were most impressed by the appetizers. Our favorites were the turnip cake and cheung fun with uni. Milk bread and cumin dumplings were also delicious. The mapo tofu was incredibly silky but I personally wasn't a fan of the male flavors, although faint. We added the Peking duck when we made the reservation, but it still took over 90 minutes to arrive at the table. By that time, we had already finished five other dishes. I also didn't realize the duck would be prepared in a more Western-style BBQ, with very smoky flavors. While it was crispy and tender, I was expecting more traditional Asian flavors. However it is unique and I don't regret trying it. The wine pairing was extremely disappointing and didn't pair well with any of the dishes. We tried the Harmony cocktail as well, which was terrible; we didn't finish it between the three of us. It was fun to try the duck for the first time and we'd differently return to try other entrees! read more

I met up with a friend at their Bar. The service was attentive and helpful. The decor was nice, and the drink options were good, and season cocktails are tasty. We ordered the peking duck, string beans, fresh oysters were all 5 stars in my mind. You can tell it was prepared with care. The duck in particular was amazing! I will be back with my husband soon, so he can try it. read more

Mister Jiu's - Peking duck - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ended up doing the course menu with the pecking duck since that was our only option with a group of 4 and reservations! We pretty much did one of everything and it kept us very full, we even had leftovers to take home! Overall the food was really good but definitely on the pricier side. A lot of favorite and unique dishes here that we all genuinely loved! We really did love our dessert especially the chrysanthemum ice milk and the nian gao and oolong ice cream! Both were so good and were perfect in flavor. The nian gao was more like a mochi but was still pretty good, the ice creams tho stole the show for the dessert! The service was very good, great recommendations, kept our tables and dishes clean and new, also did a little birthday treat with a card! Ambiance itself was very elegant and pretty inside. On the pricier side but worth coming for a special occasion! read more

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* Price: expensive but expected for Micheline start. Chef's tasting menu $175 per person for 5 course and desert. We also got a surprised amuse bouche. They do get us with drinks, SF benefit tax of 5% and calfornia tax (they tax the Sf benefit as well)+ 20% tips. 3 stars. * Ambiance: very upscale and beautiful dining. Quite contrast with the outside. 4+ stars * Location: Chinatown. Parking is difficult and sparse. We took Uber. 3 stars. * Meals: Chinese fusions, beautiful presentation. Good portion. Drink selections are pretty good for alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. 4 stars. * Service: all the servers are pleasant. The kitchen had some issues so our food took awhile. The server did inform us. 4 stars. Overall scores: 4 stars. Our local friend who is foodie and has tried 80% Micheline star restaurant in SF, picked this restaurant. They only have option for chef's tasting menu that week. Chef's tasting menus is changing frequently. Our menus is "Quian" or summer menus. -Surprised amuse bouche: oyster. Very fresh. - Starter: blue fin tuna l, cucumber and fig oil. The fish is so fresh and perfectly paired with fig oil. Our favorite of the meal for sure. - Dim sum: har gow (shrimp dumpling) ,jiaozi (meat dumpling), ham sui gok (deep fried rice dumpling). Another beautiful and delicious dish. We love all dumplings. - Charred squids: perfectly cooked squids. Very tender. -Salmon with squash and turnip: another beautiful fish dish. The server pouring the jus over the fish brought out the fragrant. - Char siu quail, goji berry and pine nuts. It is not a bad dish but the quail does not have a lot of meat. The presentation is a bit graphic with the leg and claw... hmmm... maybe good for Halloween dinner! This is not our favorite! -Desert: strawberry, oolong, manuka honey and snow lotus. It is a play off mochi ice cream. It is very light and interesting dish. We also tried several different alcohol drinks and tea. All are pretty good. Overall, it is worth to try at least one. It is definitely a foodie experience, not an everyday dining. We would definitely come back for a-la-carte option. We also did not try their famous ducks. read more

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I was very disappointed with Mister Jui's. We were so excited to come and were really looking forward to it. The space was beautiful and the service was really good, but the food was just meh (except for the vinegar shrimp chips -- which were rapturous!) We got a couple of the dumpling/noodle dishes, the fried rice and the winter citrus salad. Surprisingly, most everything was bland. We asked for both chili oil and salt (and we never usually ask for salt!) The textures were great: chewy noodles and crunchy chicken skin.... But no real flavor. It was very disappointing, especially since we had heard such good things... But we are both still remembering the yummy yummy yummy shrimp chips a couple of days later.... And the strange staff member who seemed out of place wearing a tshirt, dirty sneakers and cargo pants.... At first, I thought maybe he was a hipster sommelier.... It was something we laughed about later. read more

Came for a birthday celebration and I gotta say I was impressed! The prefix menu allowed us to try a variety of their delicious dishes & what can I say, I audibly moaned when I ate that duck. I mean holy hell!! Ok lemme back up, first of all, it's cute inside and is giving clean aesthetic with Chinese influence. And our server was super cute and nice and good vibes. Loved him. We tried almost everything on the menu but the standouts for me were the eggplant, the Hokkaido rolls, and that damn duck!!! It's cured for 2 weeks and smoked and it's crispy and juicy! The cocktails were bomb and I had a few so by the time the duck came out I was feeling frisky which is why I started moaning. Also, we had a vegetarian with a nut allergy in our group and they took such good care of him! Fair warning: This was not a budget meal. Make sure your bands are up and considering coming with a group so you can try a variety. I'll certainly be back as I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! read more

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A truly enchanting experience for one of the nicest meals I've had! Came here with reservations at 8:00 PM on a Wednesday and was greeted warmly by the staff. The decor of the place was elegant with touches of glamour such as the lotus chandelier, all illuminated by a dim glow. We had the tasting menu as well as ordered drinks. I personally loved the Wok Charred Squid from Monterey Bay stuffed with Chinese sausage alongside the Chengdu spiced kohlrabi the best -- the smokiness of the meat interplaying with the numbing Sichuan spices really was astounding. My cocktail, Fortune, was also delightful -- the black pepper in it added a unique kick. The staff were immensely knowledgeable, detailed, and friendly throughout our meal, giving detailed descriptions of each course both of preparation and origin of ingredients. They were also kind enough to let us know there was half a peking duck available to add to our meal, which we gladly did (and would highly recommend!). The duck skin was delightfully crispy, and the meat was beautifully juicy. Overall, the wonderful service here complemented the lovely meal we had here. Highly recommend this place for special events -- it truly is an experience! read more

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We recently celebrated a (foodie) friend's birthday with dinner here. We opted for the banquet menu, which was $125/person and came with four courses, with the main course being the whole duck. If you have a large party and want to guarantee duck availability (à la carte may run out), the banquet may be a good option. However, not all of the banquet seating is at round tables and none of the banquet tables have lazy Susan's for accessibility. Since we were a party of 5, we received two plates of each item in the first and second courses, and two of one of the dessert items. This made sure we weren't fighting to try bites of each dish, but it ended up being too much food even when we arrived hungry. We had to take a lot of the duck home and struggled to finish the dessert because we went ham on the earlier courses. We enjoyed: - an unlisted snack of radish slices with a whipped tofu dip and 5 spice (?) peanuts. My friends raved over the tofu dip - I think the peanut oil on top was off for me but I could have made an entire dinner out of the peanuts the were addicting - beef tendon in chili sauce: this was honestly my favorite dish of the night. The sauce was so good I wouldn't let the waitstaff take it away even after I finished the beef so I could dip later things into it. I dream about this - oysters: I don't eat a ton of oysters so I can't comment on quality/innovation but it was good - turnip cake: my friends raved about the moistness. I was getting an after taste of the oil it pan fried in so I just dunked it in leftover sauce from the beef haha - rolls with scallions and honey butter: these were delicious and fluffy though the honey butter was a tad too sweet. My Chinese friend was mad these were American style rolls and not traditional Chinese flaky scallion pancakes - cabbage with breadcrumbs(?) and roe: this was my second favorite dish of the night hit. Who knew that cabbage could taste so salty and umami an GOOD?! - rice cakes with kale and clams: this was good but we were starting to get full at this point and I didn't want to waste stomach space on the rice cakes so I only nibbled - the duck: a generous serving, but it was cooked in the French style (raw-er/pinker/moister) and we were hoping for the Chinese style (more cooked umami flavor). They nicely packaged this up for us to take home as we were pretty full - desserts given were two different ice cream dishes. These fell a little too far on the "not too sweet" side of East Asian desserts and were honestly a bit of a flavor letdown after the first two courses. - annoyingly, we were supposed to have some sort of chiffon cake that I was excited to try but the waitstaff didn't tell me they had run out and given us an extra ice cream instead until I asked directly why we didn't get what I had seen on earlier tables. I know we were the second to the last banquet seating of the night but since we were paying premium banquet pricing a slice should have been reserved for us. Cocktails were à la carte $20 each but also slightly missed the mark - I ordered the one with gin, pu'er tea, and cherry, and while the flavors were pleasantly complex they were drowned out by how strong the gin pour was - the bourbon and jasmine milk had too much milk so it was watered down and a bit bland - the other two cocktails were also ok - the blood orange soda recommended by waitstaff was middling, and the jujube soda was dominated by bitter ginseng In retrospect, I'm not sure if we got our full money's worth for the banquet menu. The first two courses were incredibly flavorful but the latter were a letdown. I'd recommend ordering à la carte the apps to share. Logistics: - need reservations, as it was packed on a Saturday night - indoor seating only - limited street parking nearby, but several paid garages within a few HILLY blocks walk - non alcoholic options available s/o to my friend Vicky for the incredible food picks I'm usually too impatient to get these good of shots! read more

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Such a memorable experience. I don't typically write reviews, but Mister Jiu's truly deserves the recognition. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance, rich with history yet distinctly modern, all with an elevated, refined feel. Every dish was exceptional; we quite literally left no crumbs. What truly set the evening apart, though, was the service. Our servers were outstanding...attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in creating a seamless experience. Don't hesitate to book Mister Jiu's. It's absolutely worth it. read more

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