Mulan Malatang

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I decided to go to this place after being hungry and stumbling upon it and passing it a lot. I am not the biggest hot pan fan but this place may change me. It has tons of fresh ingredients that you pick out both vegetables and meat. You can do all veggies if you want. All the ingredients that you choose are well cooked and have a good texture and the broth is flavorful. The service is fantastic with a beyond kind person asking and helping if this is your first time. The price is reasonable for SF. The area is big for seating so you can come alone or with a group. Come here if you want a personal hot pot. read more

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QT B.

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We have kids and this place is perfect for us as a family. Spicy and non spicy options. We frequent this place often! read more

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Victoria T.

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Was craving malatang and wanted to try this place out. They don't have as many options but the quality looked fresh! I tried their pork bone broth w/ black garlic + medium spicy. I would say it wasn't spicy at all, which was a little disappointing. The pork bone broth flavor was good though! It's pretty casual but a good malatang place in the area if you're craving it! read more

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Jenny D.

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Pork broth with black garlic: 5/5 yummy!!! Presence of black garlic is definitely there lol but I love it. No complaints. Hit the spot. Spice level- mild and medium not that spicy Vegetables: very fresh and neatly organized Protein: beef, lamb, fish, calamari Staff: one guy with Nike high tops manning the front. He is so so nice and helpful to all who walk in. Such an easy place to eat at. Simple. Flavorful broth. Clean. Kind workers. And very reasonable price. Paid $40 for two people with a drink and a well balanced bowl. read more

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Christine B.

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Stopped by around 8pm on a Sunday for dinner and it was pretty busy. You add meat and other ingredients to your bowl and pay by the pound. We got the spicy dry pot with extra spicy spice level. Even though it was extra spicy we didn't think it was too bad, honestly probably could've gone spicier. Although the dry pot was better, I think the black garlic malatang we got last time is tastier. The owner is super friendly and even remembered us! Overall had a great dinner experience here. read more

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I definitely recommend this place!! It was so good..at least mine was. I liked mine more than my friends. Mine was on the spicer side. They were super nice there and explained how to do things. Cute place! read more

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Their presentation of Malatang is different! Definitely they have lesser selection of ingredients but we had our essentials. The medium level on dry pot was very mild to me. Service was sweet! I wish they had bigger sauce section too. read more

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Stumbled upon this gym while scurrying the streets of SF on a Saturday night. The restaurant is decently large with options for self seating. The food was good, with ok variety. The broth tasted very instant ramen-esque but it is passable. Sauce options are a bit limited as well. But I do want to highlight the amazing staff. The accommodations and customer service surpassed all expectations. They truly made you feel welcomed. Big Mitch read more

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Heidi L.

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This place is the best! Classic malatang where you go down the line and fill your bowl with what you like then get it weighed and choose a soup base. They have $1 beers with purchase of a bowl. Sauce bar appears sparse at first but has everything that's actually worth having! read more

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Chloe L.

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5 months ago

Brought my boyfriend to try Malatang for the first time and he enjoyed it! We both got the pork bone broth with black garlic but he chose medium spicy and I chose mild spice. As someone with a relatively low spice tolerance, I felt like I could have gone for at least the medium spice. Both the mild and medium broths felt very mild. I wish they also had more sauce options (like ponzu and chili oil) as well as maybe a beef bone broth option. They had a nice selection of meats, veggies, tofu and seafood balls so I didn't feel like my bowl missed much. The inside is also very clean with helpful/nice staff so I def will be coming back! read more

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Caly T.

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Busy spot on a friday night, staff was very friendly! There is plenty of options available - veggies, meats, noodles, seafood - and ingredients were fresh. Pricing is at $15.99/lb, the noodles expand a bit so my ~1lb bowl may seem small but was very filling! Saw many people packing their leftovers. The pork bone broth was not too salty which i appreciated! There is also a sauce bar if wanting to have a dip. read more

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Raymond Y.

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Great malatang spot! I've never seen a pork bone broth with black garlic, but that was interesting to try. Ingredients seemed quite high quality and everything was super clean + modern. Food did take a while to come out (at least 20+ minutes for a table for 2), but it was well worth it. Will be back next time I'm in the Richmond area! read more

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Jennifer L.

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My discovery of this place was a serendipitous one. It quickly became a staple in my rotation of local restaurants in the city! | v i b e | The inside is very spacious and clean. I usually come for lunch and never see the restaurant packed so it might be different during dinner time. The overall vibe is homey, and the service is always very friendly. | f o o d | The self-serve area is always well-stocked and organized. Ingredients are also always fresh! There is a variety to choose from without overwhelming, which I appreciate. BYOB (Build Your Own Bowl!!) Since it's by weight, you choose your own adventure. You can also take your bowl to-go. They'll pack it for you. I see reviews mentioning the limited sauce options, but this actually didn't bother me. The two broths I usually get are pork bone and black garlic pork bone. I didn't end up needing sauce because the broths were flavorful enough. | t l ; d r | No frills, solid malatang in the city. Clean and fresh ingredients and friendly service. Such an underrated place! read more

Mulan Malatang - Black garlic bone broth - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Nancy L.

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I stumbled across this place because I craved malatang! I love that they have a minimum of .5 pounds. I got 0.6 pounds for $11 something and it was so worth it for me because I don't eat much! The pork bone and black garlic soup was so flavorful and rich!! I loved the garlic flavor. The regular pork bone was alright. It did have a lot of oil though which is kind of a pattern in these malatang places. The ingredients were good! They had free tea there which was nice. I usually don't need to add additional sauce at the bar since the soup is already pretty heavy. I would come back but would go to other places for more ingredient variety. read more

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Steven S.

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This is a great restaurant to have dinner at . This noodle place has a bar with uncooked food that you can choose what food you want and then the will cook it for you. You can also choose how spicy or mild you want your broth to be. This is a gem of a restaurant. I highly recommend this place. I give them 5 stars read more

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Karina S.

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Really enjoyed the malatang here-I had the pork broth with black garlic which was quite interesting since I've only had this type of broth previously in ramen and never in hot pot/malatang type dishes. I also loved the wagyu beef slices! They were not super fatty and really good. Pretty standard, comprehensive selection of ingredients otherwise, quick and friendly service, and a clean comfy space with plenty of indoor seating. read more

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Alice A.

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We were at the Richmond fair and were so excited to see a malatang restaurant in this neighborhood. Got the pork with black garlic and it was very tasty. Lots of options for add ins and they are constantly refreshing the selections. They made it very approachable for all walks of customers. I'll be back to try the spicy soup options. read more

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HR S.

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Great family spot! The vegetables are incredibly fresh, and the staff is so friendly with kids. It reminded us of a favorite place we visited overseas. The highlight is the broth--you can tell it simmered for hours because the flavor has so much depth and dimension. We loved picking our own ingredients. Highly recommend. read more

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Kevin S.

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Really love this place. It's a local, very home-y feeling place with high quality ingredients, great selection, and fast & friendly service. The interior is also a nice vibe, very modern with nice cultural touches and always kept very clean and tidy -- overall a very enjoyable space for a nice warm Malatang. I don't know of many traditional Malatang places in SF, but I have absolutely no complaints about this one. Broth is very tasty, ingredients are fresh and high quality, and overall meal is really tasty. Highly recommend deopping read more

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Jenny ..

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This place is great! Delicious pork bone broth and they have a nice, fresh selection of veggies, meats and lots of noodle options! Super nice staff and will happily explain how everything works. Casual chill ambiance. My go to when craving a big bowl of soup! read more

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Ruixin S.

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the self serve ingredients were very fresh and had lots of variety. i chose the pork+tomato combo broth which was very rich and flavorful from the pork bone with a touch of the acidity from tomato. their sauces were pretty limited. there was garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil. i do wish there were more options like sesame or peanut sauce, chinese bbq sauce, etc. i prefer this malatang spot over tang bar at stonestown! servers were extremely accommodating as well. overall a very nice experience and would definitely come back read more

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Keita S.

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A mala tang spot in San Francisco recommended by a friend! The restaurant was clean, had a wide variety of options, and everything was delicious. The staff were also very kind. read more

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Christi K.

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Got a mild spicy tomato pork bone broth with 1.47lbs of food, white rice on the side, with beer and I was stuffed by the end of it. Employee was extremely nice and helpful and the place was nice and clean with plenty of seating on a Friday evening. To maximize value, at least for me, I would just aim for 1lb where it's 3/4 veggies 1/4 protein with rice on the side, maybe with 2 tofu skins. If I desire a fish cake just get one with roe. No quail eggs cause I like them cooked completely but they were soft boiled for sure. read more

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Jami G.

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One of the best tasting malatangs in the city. As soon as I walked I was greeted and asked if I was new to Malatang. The ambiance is modern, they also have free tea, soy sauce, vinegar and other sauces. Ingredients are great quality, super fresh. read more

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Amy L.

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Was super excited to check out this new malatang place in Central Richmond! We stopped in around 8pm on a Sunday and it mostly full. It was very similar to other malatang places I've been to, with a great selection of fillings and a selection of various broths and spice levels - my favorite was the pork bone broth with black garlic. They also had a limited time special where you could get a can of Sapporo beer for $1 and unlimited free tea bags and hot water. All of the toppings I chose were delicious and fresh (some of the meats did look a little questionable but they tasted great nevertheless). Would definitely come back!! read more

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Nancy P.

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i'm glad to see that this place has picked up and now has steady customers. The husband and wife team are very kind and work hard. You can tell they want their customers to be pleased. I like being able to select what I want to eat and the quantity. I always go for the tomato pork bone broth, non spicy. read more

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Ajay K.

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Dropped in for lunch after seeing the fresh ingredients on display and it did not disappoint. Service was quick and there are a some sauces on the counter that you can self-serve to level up your bowl after it comes out. If you're vegetarian, there seem to be plenty of options available (I'm not vegetarian but I still enjoyed loading up on the wide variety of veggies and tofu for a great light lunch). My only complaint was that they use plastic cutlery and bowls - and because the food is coming out piping hot, my anxiety kicked in and I immediately started thinking about microplastics and chemicals leaching into the food. Hope they upgrade to ceramic or other types of cutlery and bowls soon! read more

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Tiffany C.

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Tang Bar inside of Stonestown is one of my favorite places to eat at! Finding out about a new place that styles itself just like Tang Bar had me curious as to how similar and different it would be. We went in on a Thursday night around 6pm to see a mostly empty restaurant. I realize Mulan used to be a ramen shop (which I unfortunately did not get a chance to try before it closed down). The selection bar isn't as extensive as Tang Bar but there are still quite a few options! The process itself is similar and everything looked fresh! I got the Pork Bone Broth with Black Garlic and it was really good, flavorful, and tasted healthy! My husband liked my broth more than his which was just the Pork Bone Broth. The person working the checkout counter was so friendly and patient and gave advice on what broth and spice level to choose. We sat down and our food came out in ~5-10 minutes. The service was A+! read more

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Ariana N.

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We were hungry late at night and were looking for a nearby spot. This place popped up and had good reviews so we have it a try. So glad we did! I've never had malatang before, so I didn't know what to expect. There are lots of options to put in your soup and the broths they have are so flavorful! Like ramen broth. Service is good too, they answered our questions and were very nice. We found a nice spot by the window and enjoyed our bowl of soup so much. My boyfriend couldn't stop talking about how good it was for days! read more

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Nathan Y.

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Mulan Malatang is a relatively new addition to the area, but they're great! The spicy broth was flavorful and tasty. If you've never been to a Malatang style restaurant, typically what happens if that you pick out ingredients on your own and then pay by weight. After, they cook it up for you hotpot style! The servers are nice, and the restaurant is clean and welcoming! read more

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My always go-to!! They got so far the best Malatang I've tried in SF. The price is fair, the taste is good and they have free hot tea with different options & the cashier guy is really really friendly and kind. He's always smiling whenever I see him!! Just wish they have more sauce options tho:'P read more

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Great service!!! Good quality & fair price compared with others Malatang. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Mulan Malatang - Self choice with black garlic pork bone soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Lia W.

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so happy for this malatang addition in the city! yes!!!! super delicious broth and not too overpowering. i love the soup flavor options as well. very solid and typical array of ingredients to build from. this place does take a bittttt longer to get your food out than the "usual" malatang wait time but it's well worth. i thought the space was plentiful and the service was great. ill be back around soon :) read more

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Catherine N.

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Mulan Malatang is one of the few options in SF for malatang, and it's pretty solid. The selection of ingredients was being replenished frequently and you have all your standard fare accounted for (mushrooms, proteins like fish cakes and beef/lamb, veggies, noodles). I loved the broth, which had a really great depth of flavor and was not too spicy at the medium spice level. Please add more options for sauces! I would almost bring my own sesame sauce if that is allowed. What they lack in sauce, they make up for in an endless tap of great teas and friendly service. There is plenty of seating, so we ended up staying for a long time to catch up over very comforting bowls of soup. I would definitely come again in the future! read more

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Crystal T.

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After looking forward to malatang all week, I was excited to try this place, much to my disappointment. As a malatang connoisseur, I should've known to not eat here when I was the only customer. There was a small selection of food to choose from to make your malatang and after making it, it took about 10 mins to get my food. No sauce bar to compliment my soup, just soy sauce and vinegar. No malatang flavor in the broth even though I got the spiciest option. You're better off getting ramen. read more

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Anvita S.

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Families and couples were enjoying lunch on a Saturday, and it was quick and easy to pick up my chosen ingredients from the bar. A steaming pot of delicious black garlic broth was before me in minutes. Loved the deep flavor and slightly spicy kick (can go up to the extra spicy if you like heat). The sliced meats, veggies and dumplings were fresh and hearty. read more

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Angelina B.

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Really enjoyed this place. The malatang format is simple and convenient: you choose your own ingredients and control the spice level, which is both rare and very appreciated. There's a wide selection of fresh vegetables, noodles, meats, and seafood, all neatly displayed and appetizing. The broth is rich and flavorful. You can make it mild or seriously spicy without it tasting spicy just for the sake of heat. The portions are filling, yet the food doesn't feel heavy afterward, which is impressive for this type of meal. read more

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A good local malatang place. When you come in, you grab a clear bowl and put what ingredients you want in your soup. They weigh it at the end for the cost. There are a good amount of veggie, meat, seafood, and carb options. We came after a good amount of people were ahead of us and a lot of the bins were empty/not refilled so I didn't get as much of certain things as I wanted, but I love that they have pea sprouts, a variety of mushrooms, and different noodles. There aren't too many broth flavors but I tried the garlic pork broth (spicy) and it was definitely very rich and flavorful. There's self serve water/tea and also a few sauce options. They bring out the ingredients cooked in your selected broth. It took a bit to get our food because it was busy, but we were happy to support the local business. Everything was cooked well and tasted good in the broth. read more

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Randal M.

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The pork bone broth with garlic is the most flavorful broth I've ever had in a malatang bowl! The dollar beer special is wild to see in the city. I also like how the raw meat is after the veggies. It was reasonably fast, but nothing crazy. Unfortunately, I really like the sauces at other malatang places, and this one had a limited selection. read more

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2110 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121
Outer Richmond
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(415) 683-5979
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Hours

What time does Mulan Malatang open?

Mulan Malatang opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Mulan Malatang close?

Mulan Malatang closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Mulan Malatang serve alcohol?

Yes, Mulan Malatang serves alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mulan Malatang have outdoor seating?

No, Mulan Malatang does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Mulan Malatang have parking?

Yes, Mulan Malatang has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Mulan Malatang wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mulan Malatang is wheelchair accessible.

Does Mulan Malatang have free WiFi?

Yes, Mulan Malatang has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Create your own bowl of noodle soup with fresh ingredients and housemade broth! Open in Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year Eve, New Year Day!

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4.6(341 reviews)

3.4 mi•Tenderloin

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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Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

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Calamari

Hoi An 1608 Vietnamese Restaurant

4.3(285 reviews)

3.4 mi•Nob Hill

Extremely solid food, we ate vegan today and the vegan shaken beef was such a fun eat (the potatoes…read morewere the perfect crispiness on the outside and fluffiness on the inside). Also the food was hot, fresh, and fast! The servers were super nice and kind and knowledgeable. Also it is such a cute relaxing cafe style vibe on the inside, definitely coming again!!

Went with a friend for lunch on a Saturday and there was zero wait, though finding parking can be a…read morepain in the Polk Gulch neighborhood. The interior is nicely decorated and transports you to Vietnam, and they have windows that extend outwards which opens up the space, and is especially nice on a bright sunny day. Pros: . Food was delicious and authentic! Great Viet spot in the city without having to go down to SJ . Serving size is large! I'd recommend splitting an entree between two people unless you're especially hungry Cons: . Service is really slow; Once I got my food they ignored me, so I didn't get water refills often and you have to hunt them down to get the bill . Pricey! Each item is around 30$ each. I think I'd be happier with less food for a fraction of the price.

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Shaking Beef

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HoiAn Scallops

Chong Qing Xiao Mian

4.1(1.4k reviews)

4.3 mi•Chinatown

The food was too good and I forgot to take a photo honestly so here's a photo of my friends one…read moreafter she ate. (Literally giant servings) Sometimes longer lines and you may have to sit at the community table. Service is pretty order and then get your items in 10m as expected. Ambiance tends to be lots of small tables talking and chatter but also efficiency rather than sitting around. Their Pickled vegetables are also awesome and good bite of crunchy and flavorful

In the area, found the high rating ,but fell short…read more Two of us ordered: spicy beef noodle $17.95 dan dan noodle $17.95 seasonal vegetable $9.95 Soup did not have much flavor. Noodles overcooked. Meat on the beef noodle was kind of wild. Essentially all bone, nothing to even chew off. Veggie also did not match the one in the picture. Overall, not the best experience. Portion wise, they do give a lot of noodles? But that's about it. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing..not sure we would be back. On top of it all, 3.5% mandate tax :/ Street parking only.

2.7 mi•Lower Pacific Heights, Japantown

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Beanjello in red chili sauce

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Single Cooked Noodle Soup

Udon Mugizo - San Francisco

4.3(2.5k reviews)

Kid friendly

Locally owned & operated

Mattana was such a wonderful waiter, she delivered our food quickly and always made sure our…read moreglasses were full. The food was great! Will definitely be coming back.

Everything about this place was outstanding. The atmosphere, staff, and food…read more I would like to say our waiter Richard was fantastic. Very polite and attentive to all our needs and all around great human. I will definitely be eating here again. May even move from the east coast just to partake in the delicious cuisine as often as possible.

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Dumpling Story

4.5(465 reviews)

2.7 mi•Pacific Heights

We love the food and the service here. it's one of our favorite restaurants in our neighborhood.read more

Tried Dumpling Story for lunch and enjoyed this spot! Was seated right away and ordered the pig…read moreear, green onion pancake, xiao long bao, dan dan noodles and fried dumpling. Everything was good and I'd definitely come back. Our server was also attentive. -pig ear: crunchy and had good flavor -green onion pancake: thin and crispy, it wasn't oily or heavy -beef xiao long bao: I liked this compared to your usual pork version, was filled with a good amount of soup as well -pan fried dumpling: this dumpling was on the heavier side with thicker skin so I only ate one. it was tasty but I'd want to try a different dumpling next time -dan dan noodles: yummy and light, I liked the smooth texture of the noodles

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Juicy pan fried pork bao

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Pan fried pork dumpling

Mashita Galbi Jjim

4.6(160 reviews)

3.4 mi•Russian Hill

We came to Mashita Galbi Jim on a Sunday and were the first in line. We were anticipating long wait…read moretimes after having tried to eat here a few times before. If you're not able to squeeze into the first wave, the wait is upwards of 2 hours! FOOD: We ordered one galbi jim with extra noodles and rice cakes and a separate garlic noodles for a party of 5. While we initially thought we could finish two galbi jims, our server cautioned us against it, referencing the healthy portion size. We were glad we took her advice because everyone was stuffed by the end of our meal. Their galbi jim was flavorful, with extremely tender beef and chewy rice cakes. We ordered the lowest level of spiciness and while there was still a kick, it was extremely manageable. SERVICE: We were the first to be seated and our galbi jim took almost 20 minutes to come out while others waited even longer. However, they comped our garlic noodles and apologized for turning waits. Overall, I'd definitely return if I'm able to get into the first wave of seating.

Came here on a Friday night at 7:30. Had to wait about 30-40 min for 2 seats. The restaurant is…read moresmall so unless you have a 4-6 person party, expect to be seated side by side other parties. Typically what I saw was they do waves of seating and ordering so if you aren't there right at open/when they fill up, plan to write your name down and grab a drink nearby. Once we got seated, they were pretty prompt to give us utensils, napkins, cups, and water. The two of us shared the Braise Beef Galbi Stew. It's more than enough for 2 people to go home in food comas (with some food remaining) and for 3 to be sufficiently full. If you have big eaters, order an app alongside if you have 3 people. The Galbi stew was exceptional. I liked that they had various levels of spiciness. We went with spicy and it had a nice kick that elevated the dish for me. The beef was very tender and flavorful and the veggies and rice cakes soaked up all the juices. And the cheese was so stretchy! I'd actually rank this place slightly above Daeho given the shorter wait, the quality, and the price. I'll be back for sure.