I've had their Thai basil pork rice countless times over the years, and it still tastes just as good! The quality has never gone down. This time, I also got to try the tomato & egg over rice. It was a little sweeter than expected, but still really tasty. The eggs were soft and silky, the beef was incredibly tender, and they even gave us two complimentary drinks, which was such a kind gesture. Will be back soon! Cheers! read more

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Pork chops crispy and good portion. Thai basil pork perf amount of kick, not too spicy! Service was good. The owner is very helpful and making sure everyone is taken care of. Glad to stop by this hidden gem. Solid food and def hit the spot! read more

Orchids Cafe - Thai basil pork - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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These are legit, giant pork chop steaks grilled to perfection in the classic, HK-style fashion on a bed of tomato sauce and egg fried rice. It was perfect with a warm cup of ling cha (honey lemon tea) on a chilly, foggy, and rainy SF day. The salted egg calamari was also a unique treat that I have never seen anywhere else and was good - large slabs of meat! This was a taste of the O.G. HK style cafe right here in the heart of SF! They were not skimping with the portions and were very generous! First thought was that I would spread the word to family and friends who would enjoy this authentic taste. They take credit card and Apple Pay! They even had the sports games on tv - basketball, football, you name it. There was plenty of room too in this spacious restaurant also with clean, spacious bathrooms - a godsend. It is also nicely situated right across from City College CCSF and right across from Whole Foods, so it is perfect for walking and checking out the local businesses. They do have a student discount on weekdays! Parking is a bit tight as you may need to just park a bit farther. read more

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Nice people here. My lunch was a baked pork chop spaghetti $17. This dish is supposed to take 20 minutes but it arrived before that. While I was waiting, the waiter gave me a free lemon iced tea. What a nice surprise. I tipped accordingly as I didn't see the other customers get a free iced tea. The pork chops tasted OK. It had a smokey baked flavor. The sauce contained actual tomatoes. As for the crust, it was missing that traditional crusted layer. An increased in cooking time would have infused more flavor to the spaghetti. It was a good lunch today. read more

Stumbled across this hidden gem randomly and it was a hit! We had a large party of 10 and they accommodated us wonderfully on a walk in basis. This family owned business really strives for excellent customer service and treated us so well. The owner was very attentive to our kids table and went above and beyond to make sure their needs were met. He even brought us extra beverages on the house. Food portions were huge and generous. I had their shredded hainan chicken, scallion pancake, and HK milk tea. All were delicious! My father in law had the beef tomato dish and that looked really good too! Highly recommend for some solid HK eats read more

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Their Hand Shredded Chicken with Hainanese Rice is probably the most popular menu item! I can see why! Tender chilled chicken with very tasty rice, steamed cabbage, and ginger sauce. My only gripe was the saltiness... Shanghai Soup Dumplings were decent! Lots of soup. The pork filling was just average. The Pork Dumplings With Yellow Chives were better in my opinion! Juicy seasoned pork and the wrapper was a good texture. Definitely come here for a hearty meal and big portions! A hidden gem in the area. The owner was really kind and gave us complimentary Hong Kong Lemon Tea too! read more

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Amazing restaurant! Loved the vibe and service. The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the Thai style minced pork with rice. The jasmine rice was cooked right on point and the minced pork was seasoned with right amount of spices and chilies. definitely recommend for people who love spicy and Thai style! The pork chop over spaghetti was also delicious with decent amount of cheese and yummy tomato sauce. The taste is decent and very HK style. Will recommend this place to anyone who wants great Hong Kong or Cantonese style food! read more

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Awesome Hong Kong restaurant (Cha Chan Teng), the food has some much flavor! The menu has a lot of variety, from baked dishes, rice plates, and noodles. The baked dish($17/$18 for meat, $21 for fish/seafood) takes about 15 minutes which is pretty quick for baked dish, the pork pieces were large and tender. The tomato sauce is not too acidic, tastes great and cheesy flavor. My favorite dish was the XO sauce stir fry spaghetti with seafood ($21), great peppery flavor, and quality seafood items. The restaurant can get busy, but the restaurant is really clean. Overall, great variety of items that taste super fresh and like a home cook meal. read more

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This is a perfect spot for HK Milk Tea and HK style cafe food. We dropped by often on weekend for lunch. The interior was comfortable and service was fast and attentive. Milk Tea 5/5 Beef and Runny Egg Chow Fun 4/5 (slightly too salty) Baked meat spaghetti 5/5 Chicken wings and fries 4/5 Mapo tofu over rice 5/5 (nice and spicy) This is becoming our weekend go to lunch spot when we crave some HK style cafe food. read more

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I'm glad to see this spot has not changed over the years. I came here once with my cousin and I decided to come back as I was craving this particular dish. It definitely did not disappoint. The server was very nice and gave me this yummy spicy sauce when I asked for chili. A nice cozy spot for a solo lunch or break from studying as it's right by City College. Definitely try this place out. It will not disappoint you! read more

Orchids Cafe - Baked Fish in Cream Sauce Over Rice Salted Egg Yolk with Fried Calamari - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best of the best cantonese comfort food. I got the beef brisket boodle soup and it was incredibly flavorful, lots of tender beef, and delicious rice noodles. The salt and pepper wings are also immaculate, great crunch and seasoning. Also loved the claypot pork chop rice - tender pork and flavor tomato based seasoning on the rice. Service was impeccable, even got server some complementary hot HK milk tea. Spacious interior, pretty modern, very clean. Highly recommend! read more

We came by for a lunch to try their baked rice. One of my favorite items was the salted egg yolk fried chicken cartilage, a dish I haven't seen elsewhere. The HK milk tea was very tasty. The baked rice with fish came in a pretty generous portion and was very garlicky and tasty. The owner(?) was super nice and attentive. He noticed my son watching the tv and changed it from basketball to a kids movie. Would definitely come back here again and try more things! read more

Orchids Cafe - Salted Egg Yolk with Chicken Soft Bones - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped in around 5pm on a Saturday and found a nice quiet and clean spot to rest. Since it was warm out, the server/owner gifted us some delicious lemon iced tea! I got the salt and pepper pork chops and they were delicious. The batter and crisp on it is perfect. It's a tiny bit spicier than you'd expect but that's iced tea helps soothe you. The only reason I didn't finish my plate was because I was tired and ready to go home- otherwise I would have licked the plate clean. Before we left, we were also gifted two cups of the HK milk tea, which is also incredible. Highly recommend everything I ate, and very interested in trying the rest of their menu! read more

Orchids Cafe - Salt and Pepper Pork Chop with Rice - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Despite only coming here ONCE before, many months ago, the owner remembered my friend and me, where we last sat, and even what we ordered! We even got another free milk tea, which was a blessing in disguise. That stuff is incredible and will bring you back to life whether you want that journey or not. I ordered the salt and pepper tofu (excellent and preferable to the salted egg yolk version) and mixed veggies (green beans, broccoli, bok choy). Everything was cooked PERFECTLY. The tofu was crispy and light. The green beans had a perfect snap. Every component was stellar. My friend got the beef and mushroom udon, and she was so blown away that she looked genuinely upset upon first bite. She still raves about how well the mushrooms were cooked, days after dining. The portions are definitely big enough to have leftovers for the next day. There was only one other table dining in when we went (2pm on a Wednesday), but there were regular orders picked up too. I hope Orchids Cafe gets so much business--they really know how to do food right. read more

We got the baked pork chop spaghetti, baked fish rice and bolognese spaghetti, all of them were really good and hit the spot. I'm almost always craving that classic HK style meal and Orchids Cafe really hits the spot. Everything was super hot and tasty. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Came in on Christmas day with an appetite, did not disappoint & surpassed all expectations! Inviting atmosphere and great food (ordered the beef brisket curry dish). Service was also exceptional, would recommend and will be back. read more

Orchids Cafe - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is great I love the Salt and Pepper Pork Chops. Very crunchy and not oily.The Hainese Chicken with the Ginger Oil was really good. The Salted Egg Chicken Wings were really crunchy. I love the new taste of the salted egg twist. The iced coffee is smooth and creamy. Kevin the cashier was amazing he was serving a lot of people all at once but still managed to make conversations with patrons. The restaurant is very clean and organized. I would recommend this restaurant specially if you are looking for something that is different and delicious. read more

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I've always passed by Orchids Cafe and wonder what it was like. We'll I finally had the opportunity to try it and it was fantastic. I ordered a backed chicken steak with tomato sauce and rice and it was perfect. The chicken was tender, the tomato sauce was umami and flavorful, the cheese was melty, and the rice was perfectly fluffy. The portion was also very generous. I actually took my leftovers to-go for a second meal. The service was great. During my visit I was attended by Kevin who was really friendly and attentive. So far my first impression has been great and I'm genuinely surprised this spot isn't more busy. Needless to say, I'll be coming back again to try more. read more

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We are regulars now and highly recommend: - HK Milk Tea - Lemon Tea - Salted egg yolk calamari - Hainanese Chicken - Curry Pork Chop over rice - Stewed fish maw and conch soup Service is alway warm and friendly from the owner Kevin. Give it a try if you like authentic HK cafe food and drinks. read more

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food is good but a little pricey. Parking is a little difficult nearby. We had the Beef Chow Fun and Pork chop in Tomato sauce. Very tasty. I'm willing to go back and try other dishes. They gave us complimentary Lemon tea which was nice. read more

This place is really good. I was skeptical at first because there was only an old man and me and my friend at the restaurant. The main guy taking orders was playing games on a PC which made me even more skeptical because it seems sketchy. After ordering food the portion sizes are pretty good for the price. Sketchy guy also gave us 2 free lemon teas! Overall the price was only about $35 for 2 big portions. Don't judge a book by its cover! read more

Orchids Cafe - Teriyaki Pork Chop with Rice Enoki Mushroom with Beef Udon Soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're in the mood from some nostalgic HK Diner fare, check out this great spot right on Ocean. Super convenient, plenty of free residential parking. Food was delicious. We did the baked porkchop and baked fish over rice. There was so much food we had to take a lot home! Milk tea freshly brewed and lemon tea was nice and strong! Will be back to try more of the menu soon! read more

A true hole-in-the-wall gem! The service was excellent. We ordered the baked pork chop with tomato sauce, fish with cream sauce, and salt-and-pepper wings. The wings were incredibly crispy and packed with flavor. Every dish tasted just like authentic Hong Kong-style food. They even treated us to complimentary lemon tea while we waited. Friendly staff and a great overall experience! Would definitely come back again! read more

Orchids Cafe - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I live a few blocks away from Orchids Cafe i usually order baked beef tongue and get delivered to me but yesterday I and one of my daughters when in and we ate inside the Cafe it was very nice we had lunch and there was enough to take home and today I ordered soup to be delivered and there was enough soup for me and my wife, it was great , Just me David read more

We stumbled upon the restaurant randomly and it turned out to be such a great spot! Do NOT sleep on the oxtail rice plate! It was so good that I had to order another one to go! The server was super sweet and kind and gave us some delicious HK milk tea to try. I'll definitely be back!! read more

Came here for lunch a few weeks ago with my bf and my mom for a quick bite & also because I really wanted a nice hot cup of HK milk tea. My boyfriend used to frequent this place and I heard so much about it that I needed to come give it a try and it didn't disappoint! We ordered some HK milk tea, baked pork chop rice, salted egg yolk tofu and chicken wings and the stir fried black pepper beef with spaghetti to share. The milk tea was velvety and not too sweet which is always a compliment coming from an Asian. The baked porkchop fried rice really hit the spot (and I'm usually not the biggest fan of baked porkchop). Nice and saucy and they did not skimp on the porkchop! I also really liked the stir fried black better beef with spaghetti. There was definitely enough wok hay. I thought that the chicken wings were nice and juicy but the tofu threw me off a little as it was a little sour so it might have gone bad. Overall we really enjoyed our meal and will come again when we have a craving for HK food & milk tea! read more

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Very friendly and polite staff. Great food! We had curry pork chop over rice, salted fried tofu, yellow rice with chicken and milk tea and everything is delicious. Will definitely be back! The restaurant is very spacious and doesn't feel cramp at all! Love this place. read more

Food is excellent and service is friendly. The baked seafood over spaghetti is amazingly tasty with lots of of seafood. The lemon ice tea is authentic Hong Kong style. All in all money well spent read more

I know there's nothing pretty about HK Baked Pork Chop Rice. While it's a staple dish in HK Cafes that's inspired by a French casserole with British colonial roots... It can look like an ugly blob that will ignite your acid reflux. Orchid Cafe's HK Baked Pork Chop Rice has been a reliable go-to for takeout and delivery. I waited until I could dine-in to take a more presentable pic: https://tinyurl.com/4r5kkrxf. Yea, it's still not a looker. But, it's like Chinese soul food to me... A bed of fried rice studded with soft egg ribbons is layered with savory tomato sauce topped with two juicy pork chops crowned with melty torched cheese. My fav part of the dish is the glossy fried rice with perfectly separated grains. Uncle Roger would approve. The two large pork chops are grilled prior to baking adding a kiss of smokiness. Also, it's a little healthier than the fried version. Their tomato sauce runs salty for me but it's otherwise, a comfort dish I return to esp with Ken Kee closing in late 2021. And, it's only $14.95 ($15.95 on delivery apps) and feeds me for two meals. F O O D Other things I've tried via takeout/delivery (current 3rd party delivery app prices listed below): * Cold Wide Bean Noodles aka Liang Fen ($8.95) Slippery mung bean noodles dressed in a tangy spicy sauce. * Beef Tongue Baked Rice ($18.95) Same recipe as the Pork Chop Baked Rice but with thick meaty slices of beef tongue. The beef tongue could be softer tho. * Thai Stir-Fried Basil Pork w/ rice, broccoli, requested extra spicy ($15.95): https://tinyurl.com/53765pu7 --Paid $12.95 (June 2020 Takeout) Orchid Cafe's take on Thai Pad Krapow, spicy and flavorful ground pork, peppers, and basil served alongside white rice crowned with an omelette. Delicious and extra spicy = burn your bunghole good. * Hainan Chicken Rice ($16.95) Poached yellow feather chicken that's more chicken-y in flavor than your standard chicken but also less meaty. Not a fan of their rice that had a strong coconut flavor (I prefer chicken fat rice). There's no mention of it in other reviews so not sure if it was a one off. It's served with several broccoli florets, zesty ginger scallion sauce, and chopped pickled peppers. * Runny Egg Beef Chow Fun ($16.95) Probably best for dine-in. When I ordered for delivery, the egg was no longer runny upon arrival. Otherwise, the ho fun noodles (wide rice noodles) had good wok hei flavor and ample amount of tender beef. Gotta have it with chili oil! S E R V I C E Kind owner and speedy service. Takeout ready upon quoted times. For delivery, I've seen my order go out within 15-20 minutes upon ordering and receive my order within 35-40 minutes. A M B I A N C E Casual, barebones with orchid purple walls. There's a handful of two-tops and several booths for dine-in. A good chunk of their business seems to be for takeout and delivery so don't be surprised if you/your party have the entire dining area to yourselves. P A R K I N G Street parking can be challenging at peak hours but it's convenient for CCSF faculty and students since it's just a block away. Overall, solid HK cafe and a good option if you're looking for value and hefty portions in the Ingleside/Westwood Park/Balboa/Sunnyside area. read more

Orchids Cafe - COVID-19 Takeout: Thai Stir-Fried Basil Pork w/ rice, broccoli, requested extra spicy | $12.95 - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I was craving HK cafe food and we didn't feel like driving to sunset so I found Orchid cafe on yelp, I had to pickup a cake on Ocean anyways so it was the perfect spot. The restaurant was empty when we got there on Sunday morning, there were a few call in orders, but asides from that we were the only people dining for an entire hour . We got the thai basil rice with omelette, baked ox tongue with spaghetti and cream sauce, salted egg yolk chicken wings, and pan fried dumplings. We also got two HK milk tea on the house ! The food came out in about 20 min. The salted egg yolk chicken wings were super yummy! Hot, fresh, and the chicken wings weren't too overfried. The baked ox tongue was pretty heavy, but the overall dish was tasty. Great place for HK cafe food! read more

If you ask food evaluation for this place, I would say need improvement. Overprice, price is high than average. What is worse : food is much lower than average. 又贵又难吃. read more

Orchids Cafe - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is great! Came here for lunch last weekend with some friends and the owner was super nice and awesome. We ordered a few salty egg fries for the table and he overheard one of the kids not liking salty eggs and he gave us an order of fries on the house. He also gave us some HK milk tea on the house as well and some other stuff I forgot. Everything we ordered was also so good. Salty egg fries with calamari, salty egg fries with tofu, baked pork chop with rice, eggs and beef over rice and etc. The most delicious dish I had there though was the salted fish fried rice. It was soooooooo good. Probably the best salted fish fried rice I have ever had in my life. Service is amazing and the food is just as good. Definitely coming back here again. read more

First time my sister and ate here; decided to try it since I was craving HK style cafe and found this with good reviews on Yelp. Food & service was excellent! I would highly recommend. Had the oxtail with rice and the Thai Basil Chow Fun. Both were super tasty with just the right amount of spices! Milk tea was fragrant & smooth and not overly sweet like many places. read more

The food was amazing. Always looking for a good hk cafe spot. Big portions too. Owner was not lying when he said their baked dishes were on point. Service was great. You have to get their salt and pepper chicken wings. Best I've had in a long time. Even took home the left over onions/pepper season the wings came with because it was that good. Will go visit again. read more

During our visit to the Bay area, we had meals at two Michelin recommended restaurants (The Kitchen and R&G Lounge), a outstanding restaurant in Chinatown (Hon's Wun-Tun House), and a great among Chinese barbeque (Kam Po). However, when we looked back upon a week of meals the one we had at Orchids Cafe stood out as our favorite. This is a great restaurant. read more

I love this place. I've been here twice now and the food is consistently great. Not to mention, the owner (?) is so warm and attentive. I would highly recommend this place. I wish parking was easier to find, I would come here all the time. It's so authentic!! read more

We ordered catering from Orchids Cafe a couple weeks ago for my daughter's birthday party and the food was really good. We ordered the baked pork chop w/spaghetti, salt and pepper chicken wings, salted egg yolk and shrimp fried rice, garlic long beans, beef chow fun, and salty egg yolk tofu and fries. The portions were generous and everyone enjoyed the meal. The customer service was excellent as the owner, Kevin, is friendly and attentive. Thanks again! read more

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Super nice owner and food is always delicious and portions are excellent! We try to visit every month (: Food has always been consistent in taste. Not pictured but the salt and pepper chicken wings are a must. And other go to dishes are baked chicken steak over tomato sauce and rice or baked pork chop over tomato sauce. read more

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I have always loved their baked spaghetti and baked pork chop rice but I MUST give a shout out to the salted yolk calamari that I've tried for the first time today because, OMG it was so heavenly. They have a rather simpler menu with just the anchor dishes as opposed to other HK cafes in the city with more extensive menus, but all the items I've had here have been bangers so that's all they need. Delicious and generous portions as well. The host was attentive and has that classic Cantonese restaurant runner charisma so he was really fun to chat with. Will definitely try to dine in more often in the future. read more

Was really craving some HK diner style food and this one was closeby. Came on a Friday for lunch and was immediately seated. A clean, unassuming vibe with that little bit of HK diner flare - I guess recently remodeled and I'd say it looks pretty good. FOOD: Baked fish in white sauce over rice. One of my favorite things. Comes out on a piping hot place with cheese that has crusted on the edges. Decent fish with a light batter deep fried, then baked over with cheese. Incredibly hot, big flavors and that nice cheese crust. White sauce was a bit hard to discern with all the other flavors going on and the fish batter softened up quickly, but this is still a classic and I will definitely be getting this again. Baked Ox tongue of spaghetti. Another classic that was done pretty well. Good, sweet red sauce with decent ox tongue. Soft enough and flavored well by the red sauce with standard spaghetti. Classic comfort food. Beef chow fun. Another classic and obviously done well here. Can't go wrong with this. Overall, a nice spot for your classic HK cafe style foods. Good service. I was also lucky enough to receive a free milk tea, which wasn't too sweet and quite nice with the rest of my meal. Simply because of the proximity and the nostalgia of this food, I will probably be frequenting this place. So, see you there! read more

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