This place is an absolute gem! The food was absolutely delicious and every dish was packed with amazing flavor. The wait staff was all so friendly and attentive to our needs-Zander was especially kind & fun! read more

Ordered food: - Local Halibut & Uni Crudo - Duck Pate & Liver Mousse - Taro-Crusted Chicken Wing - Lobster Mafaldine Ordered drinks: - LONG BRIDGE - STEAM SCHOONER It's rare to compliment a restaurant by saying that everything tasted amazing. Every-f*cking-thing. I have nothing much else to say beyond that lol Oh, the service was a solid 10/10 too! read more

Sergeant Ma - My birthday cake fries were amazing. Thanks chef! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Date of Visit: 10/2/2026 Sergeant Ma is a contemporary waterfront restaurant in San Francisco's China Basin, which is across the Mission Creek from Mission Bay. Newly opened in September 9th, and was created by Executive Chef and Partner Jason Halverson along with the Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group. It is a new American style restaurant blending California cuisine with Asian flavors, techniques, and ingredients. We visited with our friends on a Friday night with a late dinner reservation at 8:30pm. The outdoor area was quite cozy, with large sofas and fire pits. We sat indoor in the dining room besides the bar area. The atmosphere was quite welcoming. Costanoan $16 Our friend got the cocktail made with corn Whiskey, Bay Laurel Liqueur, Blackberry, Coriander, Lemon, Peychaud's. Banana Depot $17 I ordered the recommended cocktail with Banana Rum, Howler Hear Bourbon, Pineapple, Banane de Brasil, Citrus, Spices, Milk Whey. Clipper Ship $15 Husband got the cool cocktail with Giffard Elderflower, Martini & Rossi Floreale, Makrut Lime Tea, Cucumber, Greek Yogurt Whey, and a piece of crispy cracker on top. Tidal Lagoon $17 Our friend ordered the mocktail with Overproof Rye, White Rabbit Syrup, Old Fashioned Bitters. Local Halibut & Uni Crudo $28 The server recommended us to order 4 appetizers and 2 main courses for the four of us. Our first appetizer was the halibut and uni crudo. Decorated with gooseberry, Serrano, Carrot-Citrus Vinaigrette. The sea urchin was quite fresh. Grilled Spanish Octopus $26 The grilled octopus was in two skewers, with server removed it tableside. On top there was Char Siu Glaze, and Baby Eggplant, Scallion Pancake Spicy Manila Clams & Pork Belly $24 The manila clams and pork belly appetizer was very delicious too! On top was decorated with crispy noodles, corn, sour chili. Taro-Crusted Chicken Wing (4pcs) $22 The taro crusted chicken wings are mush ordered too! Outside was the crispy taro crusted shell, and inside was stuffed with chicken, and on the side was herb aioli. Whole Grilled Branzino $49 The whole grilled branzino with crispy skin and soft and juicy meat. On the side there was fermented chili sauce, basil, Jimmy Nardello, and another bowl of Romano Beans to pair. Coriander-Crusted Duck Breast $61 Our other main course was the duck breast, with braised leg and slices of duck breast with skin on, and yellow peach sliced in between. Poured with Anise Jus table side, with a separated bowl of crispy black rice. Long Bridge $18 Our friend ordered another cocktail to pair with main course. Made with Citadelle Jardin d'ete Gin, Green Tea-Rose Vermouth, Guava Cider. Steam Schooner $18 Husband got the earthy and old fashioned typed of cocktail, made with Jujube Mezcal, Cappelletti, Sweet Vermouth, New Orleans Cherry Bitters, and Cherry Wood Smoke. Salt Marsh $17 My second cocktail was the salt marsh, made with Lychee Infused Tequila, Hawthorne Agave, Lime. Warm Banana Buttercake $18 For dessert, we got the buttercake, with pineapple, caramel butter cake that was very warm, and inside was stuffed with Cardamom Custard Ice Cream. read more

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Sergeant Ma is the latest restaurant from Hi Neighbor Hospitality, which runs 7Adams, Trestle and more. It's located right near Oracle park, right by the water. It was confusing how to even get to the restaurant from Berry st because the building is used by UCSF and other tech firms. I suggest heading to the waterfront and then you'll see it easier. Rated 4.3 on Yelp, 4.6 on Google. Annoyingly they do not answer phones. They serve California cuisine with Asian influences, which is similar to many other spots in the City. Amount of Asian influence is very low. They have some nice patio seating outside with heaters and a long bar. Their cocktail program looks great. We sat at the bar and saw some cool cocktails like the Steam Schooner. We ordered too much for a party of 3. Be careful. Pacing was very uneven for the 3 week old restaurant, although servers were clearly experienced and comp'd us a dessert. By the time the duck came, we were done eating. All in all this is a beautiful restaurant that serves up solid food. We can't find a defining themes, making it hard to characterize this spot. Food Review: THE TALLYMAN ($15) Zero-proof - Ghia Berry Aperitif, House Banana Syrup, Casals Non-Alcoholic Vermouth, Club Soda shows how a sophisticated NA drink can be. Cool glass cup. Too much ice. 9/10 Half-Dozen Shigoku Oysters ($30) DF / GF Chili Sam, Strawberry, Tomato sounds simple but hit the mark with small oyster shooters filled with zesty toppings. Expensive, but you're paying for the space! 9/10 Bluefin Tuna Noodle Salad ($27) DF / GF Shaved Vegetables, Crispy Ginger, Sesame-Yuzu Dressing is simply a beautiful dish. Fresh fish with some nice accents. 9/10 Chopped Summer Salad ($26) GF Corn, Toasted Almonds, Avocado, Crispy Chickpea, Citrus-Koji Vinaigrette is a beautiful salad, tossed tableside. Huge portion size. 10/10 Spicy Manila Clams & Pork Belly ($24) Crispy Noodles, Corn, Sour Chili is a fun dish with lots of small clams in the shell and a touch of heat and crisp. Not a lot of pork belly. They should serve rice so you can use the sauce up. 8.5/10 Roasted Scallops ($58 GF) Tandoori Spices, Sweet Corn, Summer Squash, Mint Yogurt had 4 large scallops, one of which was over torched. Cream of corn like sauce. Decent dish but very disjointed from the squash. 8/10 Coriander-Crusted Duck Breast ($61) DF / GF Braised Leg, Yellow Peach, Anise Jus, Crispy Black Rice was a large dish, kinda shocking after all the little ones. We were full by the time the long delay hit. Some pieces are a bit overcooked. Not sure why they didn't just pour the jus. 8.5/10 Coconut Mango Semi-Fredo ($14) Lychee ice, white chocolate puffed rice, pomelo had a nice mixtures of textures and flavors. A little more Asian than the other dishes. 9/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Excellent Service - Good Value - Fair Would we come back - No, one and done read more

Randomly found this new place while looking for dinner options and really glad we did! We didn't have a reservation but luckily managed to get bar seating. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation though since it did get busy. The food was great! Sort of asian fusion and super unique. My favorite dish was the duck; the skin was perfectly crispy and the flavor was great. The chicken wings were interesting too; kind of similar to the fried taro at dim sum but with a chicken meatball as stuffing. The salad was super fresh and also felt very high quality. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the place itself is really cute. Overall, a really nice experience and would recommend giving it a try! read more

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Sergeant Ma is a great addition to the mission bay neighborhood, with a gorgeous, large and airy space complete with a patio facing the water. It is modern, bright and has a nice ambiance that would be fitting for date night, dinner with friends, and I imagine many large corporate events in the future. We tried the branzino, crudo with uni, pate with pineapple bun, octopus appetizer, and a couple drinks each. The food was all very solid and the staff was kind and attentive. The wine list looked extensive and the cocktails we had were great - I would definitely come back for happy hour and focus more on the drinks. read more

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An absolutely beautiful restaurant with beautiful food. Service is friendly but the flow felt a little awkward, which is somewhat to be expected as the restaurant is new. My friend and I stopped by before a Valkyries game for an early dinner/happy hour. The happy hour menu is just a handful of drinks. I tried the lychee cocktail off the happy hour menu and thought there was an almost anise like spice to it that I wasn't terribly fond of. For my second drink, I got the steam schooner and really liked it. Food wise, we ordered off the appetizers menu since this was an early light dinner. Everything was delicious and while there is a nod to Asian cuisine, the style has a strong California flair to it. Favorites were the tomato yuba salad and the chicken wings. I also enjoyed the duck pate as I'm a sucker for not only pates but also pineapple buns. The tuna noodle salad was probably the least remarkable dish for me. I'd definitely come back to try more things. read more

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Everything about this place was perfect! The setting is so gorgeous just off the water in mission bay, with fire pit lounge seating and ample indoor seating as well. The service was perfect, all the food was served perfectly on sequence and each dish was presented with its own side (the pairing of pineapple bun with duck pate, and a scallion pancake with a grilled octopus). The food was delicious. Every thing had the perfect flavor. The pineapple bun and duck pate, as well as the grilled octopus+ scallion pancake were outstanding. The steak au poivre was paired with shoestring fries, like their own take of steak frites. For dessert we tried the coconut mango semifreddo with a passion fruit shaved ice. Super tropical flavors and perfect ending to the meal read more

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"Fusion" can be a loaded word for restaurants. Combining cuisines just for the sake for novelty is not fine dining. Combining flavors, ingredients and techniques tactically from different cuisines to make something new AND better, on the other hand, is an art form, and Sergeant Ma does that very, very well. Every dish my party of four tried on a Wednesday night was not only good, but very memorable. Each had elements that were familiar, but the ingredients were combined in a way that was not only delicious, but comforting, like an old friend. For example, the Taro Chicken Wing was a meld of a Chinese fried taro ball (wu tao gok - pardon my phonetic spelling) and a boneless, stuffed chicken wing. I had to smile when I took my first bite - the tastes and textures were familiar, but the rendering was unique and outstanding. My favorite dish of the night! So glad we asked for 4th wing (the dish comes with 3). Another good example is the Grilled Spanish octopus with char siu glaze. I've had grilled octopus all over the world, but never with a char siu glaze. How come no one else thought of that? We also enjoyed the Duck Pate & Liver Mousse (whimsically served with a yummy pineapple bun), the Chopped Summer Salad (suggested by the proprietor, and a hit), the Coriander-Crusted Duck Breast (our only entrée, and probably the least exciting dish), and the Warm Banana Buttercake (super yum!). And, on top of the food being top notch, the meal was FUN and LIVELY! How often can you say that about a dinner? As we walked away, each of us was arguing for our favorite dish. That's one sign of a great meal! Definitely recommended. read more

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My friends and I had a fantastic dinner at Sergeant Ma. We came here on a Monday evening and shared the halibut and uni crudo, tomato and Yuba salad, taro-crusted chicken wings, duck pate with pineapple bun, Spanish octopus, branzino and coconut-mango Semifreddo. This is what happens when fusion is done right. Everything was on point. The duck pate with pineapple bun and octopus were the stand-outs for me. The branzino was the perfect entree to share and the Semifreddo was a great, relatively light dessert to end a great meal. Service was really good - attentive but not fussy. The restaurant itself was really nice and open. They have a great lounge area with fire pits that face the canal. With tax and tip and a drink a piece, this was about $100 per person - a really great value for the experience. Highly, highly recommended!!! We are already looking forward to bringing our friends for happy hour in their lounge area soon. read more

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Came here on a Friday night was able to get reservations the day before through OpenTable because a reservation opened up. It seems to be in an old office building but the decor in the back is very nice. You have use of the water. The food was delicious It was fresh. We got the chicken legs the branzino and the duck. The drinks were also delicious. We had a table for three but extra space and friends were nearby and asked them to join us, but they will not let them sit with us even when we had space and they would have purchased more read more

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Kids of AZN immigrants know what's up! Good or bad, one thing you can always count on...you'll never go hangry! Then, they'll say you got phat. Ya can't win. A major culinary influence in his life, the chef named his new resto after his Vietnamese immigrant mom...The Sergeant, a nod to her commanding presence and always making enough food for unexpected guests. Opening today, Sergeant Ma is the newest addition to Hi Neighbor (Trestle, 7 Adams, The Vault, and MAMA). Open for dinner only. Indoor and outdoor firepit seating available. M E N U Modern California Cuisine with Viet and Chinese influences. Full bar with playful cocktails inspired by nostalgic Chinese candies like white rabbit candy and hawflakes. 6% SF mandate added to bill. F O O D * Local Halbut & Uni Crudo w/ carrot-citrus vinaigrette, goose berry, serrano ($28) A perfect palate opener - the creamy, briny uni paired beautifully with the mild, delicate halibut, while the carrot-citrus vinaigrette and serrano added a bright pop of sweet heat that tied everything together. * Duck Pâté & Liver Mousse w/ warm pineapple bun, spicy mustard ($19) A throwback to their very first resto: Stones Throw, they brought back their signature deliciously rich duck pâté & liver mousse accompanied with an iconic HK staple, bolo bao....a fluffy soft bun with a crackly cookie top. * Grilled Spanish Octopus w/ char siu glaze, baby eggplant, scallion pancake ($26) I was confused on how to eat this but it appears to be a a rip and dip situation or you can make little sammies with the tender octopus. To nitpick, I wish the sweet caramelized char siu glaze came through more. * Taro-Crusted Chicken Wing w/ herb aioli (3 pc - $17) The chicken wings were juicy AF and stuffed with creamy taro with a that distinctive light, crispy, lacy exterior identical to Canto dim sum fav: wu gok (fried taro dumpling). It takes impressive technique to achieve this. GET THIS! * Coriander Crusted Duck Breast w/ braised leg, yellow peach, anise jus, crispy black rice ($61) Duck served two ways, the duck breast was nicely rendered with a crispy skin tho the meat was a bit overdone for my preference. BUT, the braised leg was bomb...meltingly tender, rich, and flavorful. The crispy black rice lowkey reminds me of a hybrid between fragrant Hainanese chicken rice and the prized crispy bottom crust of bo zai fan (Canto claypot rice). * Coconut-Mango Semifreddo w/ lychee ice, white chocolate puffed ice, pomelo ($14) Light and refreshing with nice contrasting textures. Hits in rare 90 degree weather in the city. * Warm Banana Buttercake w/ pineapple, caramel, cardamom custard ice cream (OTH) TBH, this isn't something I would normally order but Ryan, co-founder of Hi Neighbor, kindly brought it out OTH for a special occasion...and I'm so glad he did because it was incredible. Freshly baked and served hot, the fluffy soft banana cake complemented the rich, creamy cardamom ice cream, while the pineapple added little bursts of fruity sweetness. A very well-balanced, not too sweet dessert. S E R V I C E Welcoming, polished, and attentive with prompt food service. Our server, Jose was awesome - friendly, kind, and personable. A M B I A N C E Formerly a warehouse, the space has been transformed into a beautiful, modern and airy indoor-outdoor space with sliding glass doors that open to the mission creek waterfront. There's about ~14 indoor tables, bar seating, separate lounge area w/ big screen TV, and fire pit seating on the deck. P A R K I N G Metered street parking + underground garage parking. We found nearby street parking; $13/hour. BUT, on non-event nights (at Oracle), they will validate if you park in the garage below. Overall, solid opening day and another hit from Hi Neighbor. I appreciate the chef's playful touches and creative twists with nostalgic AZN items that felt familiar while still feeling original. And true to an AZN immigrant mom, you won't leave hangry. read more

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Dinner review. Upscale Asian fusion. LOBSTER SALAD 33 DF / GF Avocado, Corn, Coconut-Lobster Vinaigrette BLUEFIN TUNA NOODLE SALAD 27 DF / GF Shaved Vegetables, Crispy Ginger, Sesame-Yuzu Dressing (Highlight - Best) DUCK PATE & LIVER MOUSSE 19 Warm Pineapple Bun, Spicy Mustard (Highlight) GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS 26 DF Char Siu Glaze, Baby Eggplant, Scallion Pancake Spicy Manila Clams & Pork Belly 24 Crispy Noodles, Corn, Sour Chili LOBSTER MAFALDINE 38 Chinese Black Bean, Lobster Butter, Lime (Highlight) CORIANDER-CRUSTED DUCK BREAST 61 DF / GF Braised Leg, Yellow Peach, Anise Jus, Crispy Black Rice COCONUT-MANGO SEMI-FREDDO 14 Lychee Ice, White Chocolate Puffed Rice, Pomelo (Highlight) WARM BANANA BUTTERCAKE 17 Pineapple, Caramel, Cardamon Custard Ice Cream Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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A brand new waterfront restaurant in Mission Bay located in an office building that I don't think has any other food establishments attached to it, which is great addition to the neighborhood. The place itself is very nice -- the interior is aesthetically pleasing and warm, and feels like a restaurant you'd go for date night. There are sofas outdoors with fire pits facing the water for those wanting to relax and watch the water. There's also a coffee shop/co-working space in the daytime in the back of the restaurant. The food is Asian-inspired and features many traditionally Asian ingredients paired within the dish. Honestly, everything was very good and the flavors were delicious EXCEPT for how salty everything is. Now I actually love a salty dish with tons of flavor, but some dishes were SO salty that it was almost inedible, especially the sauce in the octopus dish. Pairing it with the scallion pancake did not help with the saltiness. My table could not finish this dish. The duck pate was also very salty -- more than a usual duck pate. But the pineapple bun helped to ease the salt. The butter cake was the highlight of our meal. Delicious and came with a giant scoop of ice cream. The long bridge drink is a sweeter martini, very good. The banana depot is milk washed and good but be warned it is very sweet (not necessary a bad thing, but we weren't excepting it to be so sweet). I give this place grace because it's only been a week since they opened and i understand that kinks need to be worked out in the beginning. Overall the food was still good enough for my group to come back. The service was great -- from the server, host, and manager. Maybe just manage the salt ;) read more

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My friends and I went to Sergeant Ma on its 2nd day of opening and it exceeded all expectations! The food was delicious, refreshing and beautifully plated! We started with the Shigoku oysters which were a beautiful balance of acidity and the sea. We also tried the poached prawn cocktail (so fresh and flavorful!) and chopped summer salad (so fruity, textural, and clean - our fave)! We also had the taro-crusted chicken wings which were crispy and flavorful. The cocktails were creative, delicious, and quite fancy - definitely appreciated the Asian flavors and nostalgia. The service was top tier and whoever was serving us throughout the night was attentive, quick, and so so kind! We wanted to give a special shoutout to Zander/Xander who was an absolute joy to have as a server! He was the sweetest and so hospitable to us. He made our time memorable and enjoyable. Overall the space is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing! Our server was able to accommodate us and move us out to the outdoor area with the fire pit! So I would say we were able to enjoy the restaurant to its fullest, and we will definitely be back! read more

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Service was great. Ambiance is amazing. The drinks were definitely the standout. The high water is an elevated baja blast (in the best way). read more

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-5 stars for vibe (fire pit seating is amazing) -3 for food Why they even refer to this place as Chinese/Viet I have no idea. It's a modern restaurant with like a whisper of Asian flavors. We were all shocked they don't even serve rice. (they've got to change that) The menu is super small so lock in on something they serve ahead of time vs expecting options and a range of items. The steak is super small portion size...so factor that in when ordering other mains. Next time I come here I'll get the duck. The consensus was to return here but for apps and drinks: they're just not putting out entree options to rely on having a big meal here. read more

Absolutely fantastic pineapple bun with pate. The tuna was so good too! We also really loved the chicken wing taro puff. The flavors were a love letter to Asian cuisine. Service was also excellent! Sitting outside is so nice!!! Big shoutout to the hostess Laurel for being so accommodating!!! She's superb! read more

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Received an email that Sergeant Ma was opening shortly before my birthday probably because I dined at 7 Adam's which is also a part of the Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group. Texted my gf's and they made a resy immediately! Dined during their first week of soft opening on Friday 9/18 and the food and service was great! Had to deduct one star because the menu did not state that the taro-crusted chicken wing was spicy! One of my gf's cannot eat spicy. Also minus points because we were celebrating my bday, my gf's wanted to surprise me with some desserts so she had emailed them ahead of time to ask if it's allowed and tried calling but no response. When we got there, my gf's were told they do not allow outside food. Overall, I really enjoyed the unique flavors and combinations of the dishes. Pate was creamy and went well with the pineapple bun, duck skin was nice and crispy and duck itself was moist, taro crusted chicken had a nice crunch, and octopus was tender. My least favorite was the most expensive which was the ribeye. Meat was tender but there was just nothing really special about that dish. I would like to go back to try their other dishes. Our waitress also told us that the space next door is a cafe during the day and they offer parking validation for $10 if you park in their garage. read more

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We had such a lovely evening at Sergeant Ma! The waterfront view is beautiful and being right next to Oracle Park makes it a great spot for before or after games. I came away just as impressed by the people as I was by the food. Everyone made us feel welcome and genuinely taken care of. A special thank-you to Zander, who was warm, knew the menu inside and out, and shared so much about the restaurant's culture. His enthusiasm made us even more excited to try the food and he really helped make the evening extra special. The dishes were creative and beautifully presented, with flavors that lived up to how good everything looked. The autumn salad was perfectly balanced, and the bluefin tuna with noodles was one of the best pairings I've had in a long time. Highly recommend. Sergeant Ma is a wonderful addition to Mission Bay/San Francisco. Easily five stars and a must-visit in the neighborhood. Looking forward to coming back! read more

The lobster pasta was one of the strangest combinations I have ever tried. I am an adventurous eater, but this combination just didn't make sense. Black beans and lobster and Chinese water chestnuts do not belong together. The sauce tasted peanuty. Very cute atmosphere but the food was not it. read more

Sergeant Ma - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California