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    Mister Jiu's

    3.7 (1.2k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndChinese
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    I have no idea what this is but it was so good
    Jane K.

    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.

    Cocktails
    Tracy L.

    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!

    Interior
    Alexander W.

    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.

    Cheong Fun (Rice Noodle Roll)
    Yvonne N.

    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!

    Jad A.

    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.

    Albert K.

    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.

    Darci K.

    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.

    Bar area

    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.

    Bok Choy in oyster/garlic sauce Grilled Mala Spiced Black Cod
    Joann B.

    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.

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    This is a very bad restaurant with poor service and bad taste. I waited for an hour for the reservation time, and it took 90 minutes to serve the food. Besides, it's really bad.

    Joanne G.

    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!

    Wok Fried Rice
    Jason W.

    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.

    Stewart L.

    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.

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    How pricey is this place?

    Pretty pricey; it is Michelin-starred after all. Several menu options, most inexpensive would be the bar a la carte menu. Duck and tasting menus are +$200 per person. You choose your menu when you reserve. If you walk in, you'll get the bar menu.

    Do you offer gift certificates for purchase?

    yes

    I see they assess a Service Charge, on top of the SF mandate. Does anyone know if that covers gratuity or is that in addition as well?

    The service charge covers the gratuity. You can always add on extra for exceptional service.

    For reservations, it has you pre-select table dishes to go along with the tasting menu. Does the online reservations only limit you to those or can you order other dishes when you're there?

    Additional dishes can be added.

    How far in advanced can I try making reservations?

    One month unless it's a larger reservation in which case reach out to them directly!

    Is there vegan options?

    I believe so

    Is there a tasting menu?

    When I visited, there was a la carte only!

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes! You can ask for a gluten free menu and they will let you know which dishes are gluten free or can be made gluten free.

    Are there vegetarian options on the menu?

    What's the typical wait time for walk ins on a weeknight?

    Do I have to order the Peking duck in advance? I've already made my reservation, just wondering if I need to call to let them know I will be ordering the duck?

    No they actually won't let you order until you sit down. I tried. And you have to order everything at the same time

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    No.

    Do they accept walk ins?

    Yes! I was able to get bar seating for 5 at 9pm on a weekday!

    Can they accommodate someone with a gluten restriction if specified in the reservation?

    Yes they were very accommodating of gluten allergies (including Celiac).

    Do they take reservations?

    A must have really

    Can you eat full menu at the bar?

    Yes! My brother and I are foodies and went here prepared to wait BUT we were offered to sit at the bar and was able to order and eat the full menu at the bar. Wait was way shorter and food came out pretty quick, plus, bartenders were all pretty… Read more

    Is there a happy hour?

    No. There isn't happy hour

    Is this a kid friendly establishment?

    Not at night, when it feels like a cocktail bar with food. I'm not sure about lunch time. Menu is okay for young adventurous eaters, but not if they're picky.

    Any vegan options?

    Yes, my vegan friend dined with a non vegan group of us and she had plenty of options and she really enjoyed her meal.

    Is there a corkage fee?

    $35 per 750 ml bottle (can have 2) & $65 per 750 ml bottle after the first 2 bottles

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    4.2(428 reviews)
    0.1 miChinatown
    $$$

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    WHAT A GEM in SF Chinatown!…read more Hubby secured hard to get reservations and the very next day, I see a friend post her visit on IG Stories. I asked her, "What's good?" Her response... "Everything!" That's all one needs to say. At the entrance, clearly marked are signs reading, "Reservations" and "Walk-ins". Since we had reservations, we waited only a few minutes to get seated at the bar. The bar makes it easy to converse with your partner and to peer over as the fire from the range springs up from the kitchen. Our server brought us some "Free Bites" of roasted peanuts and smashed cucumbers. She was such a pleasant lady with quite the wit that made me laugh between courses. We ordered a full bottle of Negori sake. Note: if you do not finish the sake bottle, they cannot pack it to go for you, so drink up! Obviously, we couldn't order everything on the menu. For our first visit, we definitely wanted their special dish, Fried Squab. It was delicious! The meat was moist and the dipping salt with Sichuan peppercorn paired perfectly! Just don't focus too much on the visual... the head and claws. Hot Mustard Jellyfish Salad ~ I loved the "crunch" of the jellyfish and the hot mustard marinade was just spicy enough to start a slow burn up the nose. Beef Chow Fun Noodles ~ Delicious and so very savory. I was amazed at how flavorful this dish was without being salty. Clay Pot Rice w/Chinese Sausage & Bacon ~ Loved how the entire pot was seasoned nicely. The sauce did not only sit at the top, but penetrated deep down into the rice. XO Escargot w/Milkbread ~ I've only had French Escargot and these are just as good, if not better! Fish Fragrant Eggplant ~ Another savory and very umami dish. Red Bean Shaved Ice ~ Always a refreshing dessert. Dig in for the surprise in the center. We had such a nice, cozy dinner here. Even while at the bar, we never felt for lack of space. They paced the dishes out perfectly, so there was always room to eat and enjoy. Looking forward to returning and trying more items on the menu.

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    4.6(558 reviews)
    0.3 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    606 had been on the list for quite a while given the great story of generational business ownership…read morein SF Chinatown, and also because the food simply looked delicious. I joined with a group of friends and we tried many things on the menu. The highlights included the fried chicken and honey walnut prawns. The service was also so, so friendly and attentive - it was around lunar new year and everyone was great even though they were so busy. Would definitely return.

    Great food and friendly service! Came here for dinner for a party of 2 and was seated right away…read more We ordered the son of Hong Kong tea and it was in a cute mug. Now let's talk about the food!! For dinner, we ordered the honey walnut chicken, broccoli beef, 606 house fried rice, and the pork dumplings. The walnut chicken came with halved walnuts and had a nice honey glaze to it that made it sweet but not overly sweet. For the broccoli beef, the broccoli was nicely cooked and the meat was very tender. We really enjoyed the 606 house fried rice. It wasn't overly fried like most places and felt fresh. The mixture of proteins was also tasteful. Now for the pork dumplings, the presentation was nice and also tasted great with nice hints of shrimp. We noticed the place became very busy but the service was still attentive. I recommend getting a reservation for larger parties or if you visit during peak hours. We aren't local or else this would be a regular place for us.

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    606 - Voted Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the USA! Thank you Yelp and our wonderful and supportive customers!

    Voted Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the USA! Thank you Yelp and our wonderful and supportive customers!

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    Palette Tea House

    Palette Tea House

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    1.2 miRussian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    I had made a reservation at what I thought was Palette Tea House in Ghirardelli Square, when in…read moreactuality I made a reservation for 24 people at Palette Tea Garden in San Mateo! (Only a 22 mile discrepancy -- yikes!). I was horrified at my mistake, arriving with 24 hungry co-workers but NO reservation. Fortunately, Dennis and his co-workers were amazingly gracious and able to accommodate our large group of people. The food was AMAZING!!!!! Best dim sum I've ever had. Even my fellow employees (who are normally meat and potato types) were impressed and pleased with the food and beverages. Our servers were attentive and gracious, the ambience is lovely, but the food was the star here. I can't say enough wonderful things about Palette Tea House. Do yourself a favor when you're in San Francisco and visit this restaurant! I live in the Los Angeles area, but next time I go visit my mother-in-law, I'm taking her to Palette Tea House! Yummy!!!!!!

    Went to this tea house first time over the weekend for Mother's Day…read more We reserved a table days in advance. We chose the outdoor table because of our dog. First off, great vibe and ambient. Modern decoration with touch of traditional Chinese accents. The food was 4 stars out of 5. -5 stars for presentation. -3.5 stars for the taste. The presentation is fancy and luxurious. We ordered both the scallops and abalone shui mai. The abalone is okay but the scallops ones are way better. We also ordered the lotus leaf with abalone. While it looks so fancy, the rice is really wet but not binding together. The flavor is lacking as well. The best dish was the Iberico cha siu (bbq pork). It was so tender and flavorful. All of their food would looks really good on IG but I personally prefer my food have wonderful taste than wonderful photos. The service was good overall but it is a little slow given how fancy the food looks like. Empty plates were not removed until requested or when new plates have nowhere to place. Price point wise..Definitely on the higher end but not too crazy especially this place is in the heart of SF. There is a parking structure next to the tea house but it gets challenging during the weekend. I would rather take ferry and grab a Lyft next time. Will I be coming back? Maybe but it will not be my top choice while I'm in SF. Will I recommend? Yes! You should absolutely try it for yourself!

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    Palette Tea House
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    Hon's Wun-Tun House

    4.1(659 reviews)
    0.1 miChinatown
    $$

    With plenty of restaurants trying to get you thru the door in Chinatown, I was so happy to try out…read moreHon's Wun-Tun House! There will be a little bit of a wait if you come at lunchtime, but the changing of tables is so quick, it's worth the wait. My table got many items to try out, including a number of dumplings and main dishes. We have no complaints! The servers were on top of their game, and every time a menu item was brought out, they would cross it out at the table, to ensure all our food was brought out. Each dish came out piping hot (especially the dumpling and wontons), and my favorite main dish was definitely the Braised Seafood + Tofu in Clay Pot. Pair that with some rice and your set. This place was such a vibe! Totally recommend; all our food came out quick --- everything was made-to-order, and they got nothing wrong. 10 out of 10!

    My husband and I visited Chinatown on a weekday morning. It wasn't too far of a walk from Union…read moreSquare and it was a beautiful, calm and sunny day. Shops were starting to open up and we stumbled upon Hon's Wun-Tun House. We originally wanted to go to a different dumpling house but that one was closed at the time. As we peered into Hon's storefront window, we saw employees already busy making dumplings around 9am. We decided to give it a try and we were so happy we did! The servers were quick to seat us, give us water and take our orders using their tablets. We ordered the pan fried dumplings and the scallion pancakes. Everything was delicious! The dumplings had a good amount of filling and were hot and fresh. The scallion pancakes had plenty of scallions which I appreciated. I mean it wouldn't be scallion pancakes without the ample amount of scallions, right?! Lots of customers were having breakfast and I noticed many people ordered congee, so it must be one of their best sellers. Our bellies were satisfied and we were out of there in under 30 minutes. Bill came out to be about $23 after taxes and before tip. This place is great for a group of friends or families to sit down and have a meal while visiting Chinatown. The front of the restaurant has a kiosk to place orders as well (not sure if it's only for take-out orders). It's definitely a restaurant I would go back to when we are in the area again.

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    Hon's Wun-Tun House - Come here to sign in. Then sit until they call you.

    Come here to sign in. Then sit until they call you.

    Hon's Wun-Tun House - Braised Tofu + Seafood in Clay Pot

    Braised Tofu + Seafood in Clay Pot

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    Harborview Restaurant & Bar - Dim sum much?

    Harborview Restaurant & Bar

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    0.6 miFinancial District
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    entrance is confusing. there's only one main entrance and that's at STREET LEVEL. they will direct…read moreyou to go upstairs after, but you have to check in here first. the bar also has a separate entrance (2nd floor), maybe lesser known, but that's only for the bar side, not regular restaurant. they also have a takeout side, just during lunch hours 11:30a - 1:30p 4 days a week. Great food and I love that their happy hour is 4-7pm goes pretty late, only available at the bar. I checked in and said im walking in here for happy hour. the host said ok happy hour and asked me do I want to sit inside at a table or at the bar? I'm thinking "o, I thought for happy hour I must be seated only at the bar, ok lets get a table instead then, maybe more comfortable." Got settled down and seated in the main dining room which was super loud. another server comes and I ask about happy hour menu and he said no that's at the bar only. so why were we ushered to this table? so I got out of that room and went to find myself a seat at the bar instead. bar is much quieter which is nice and more relaxing. for happy hour the ha gow and siu mai is about $1-2 off. coffee lava bun is good, gooey coffee filling inside and perfectly baked bun outside! 18% gratuity auto added onto all bills big beautiful space, especially outdoors with the ferry building view the cod is incredible. about $56 for half size and $100 for large size.

    Good dim sum in a nice location! So many great dishes. Where do I start? With the best!…read more Baked BBQ Buns with a sugar crust: The pork was slightly sweet, which is a good thing. Soft, soft bun. The crust makes it transcendent. Steamed Pork Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce: The sauce is very light, with a few black beans and peppers making an appearance. Steamed shrimp and chive dumplings: The shrimp pieces were large and the chive made it even better, Steamed har gow dumplings: Big and juicy pieces of shrimp inside of the dumplings went well with my requested chili sauce. Dessert: I liked that these egg tarts were on the smaller size since we were stuffed by this time and they were a perfect end to a great meal. Service was quick. They'll bring your water and tea almost immediately and take your order a minute later if you're ready. By 20 minutes later, all the dishes had been delivered. If you drive, get parking validation. Also a convenient walk from the BART/Muni station and cable car stop.

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    Black Sesame Mochi with Grated Peanut

    Harborview Restaurant & Bar - Enjoy dining or Happy Hour on our spacious patio!

    Enjoy dining or Happy Hour on our spacious patio!

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