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    Michele T.

    First time checking this place out and glad we did. Arrived at around 10am before the tables started filling up. Ordered the P7 and P8 - both come with the preserved egg and pork congee. One comes with the beef rice roll and the other is pork and shrimp rice roll. Big portions and filling. The congee was creamy and warmed us right up on the cold and rainy day. The rice rolls were savory - full of meat and bean sprouts. The only thing we didn't care for was the youtiao - didn't seem fresh and more like it was refried to heat it up which just made it too oily. We didn't finish it. We'll be returning to try other items.

    Marinated Duck
    May L.

    This is my second time here and I've enjoyed everything we ordered on both visits. The marinated duck was delicious and is a must-order. We also ordered the oyster pancake, which is another must-try. The laksa vermicelli was okay. We also had the beef ball soup, which I forgot to take pictures of. The staff were friendly and attentive, checking on us regularly. The place isn't very big, so if it's full, you'll need to wait. The bathroom is clean, which is a plus. There is street parking outside, but it can be challenging at times. However, if you drive around the block, you should be able to find a spot. I recommend coming with a big group so you can try more dishes.

    Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll
    Connie L.

    It is a neighbor, fast food type of teochew food. It is good to satisfy a craving. I only have this option in inner sunset without going to San Mateo or downtown SF. It is heavy proportion, nicely priced but this is not your sophiciated, michillin style of teochew cuisine. The menu is only about less than two pages long and the atmosphere is causal. My sticky rice roll is thick and too filling!

    Shantou Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge
    Wallace T.

    Came in still feeling a little under the weather from New Year's, and this place ended up being exactly what I needed. I ordered the preserved egg and pork porridge, and it was a very clutch choice. The porridge was a bit more oily than I personally prefer, but honestly it felt pretty standard for this style. My palate was definitely off that day, yet I still got through almost two bowls before I had to stop because it was filling. Texture-wise though, it really hit: creamy, smooth, and comforting. The pork was well-seasoned, and the preserved egg was bouncy as ever. If I'd been feeling 100%, I probably would've added some white pepper / black pepper to give it an extra kick. Toppings were on point too, spring onions plus chopped Chinese fried dough (youtiao) on top for a nice bit of texture. I didn't try the beef noodle soup myself, but the person I was with said it was really good: firm noodles, plenty of beef, and everything well-seasoned with solid flavor. Ambience is very casual and welcoming, its def a mom and pop shop. I also appreciated that the owners could communicate easily with us (we started in English), and hearing them chatting in Cantonese made the whole vibe feel extra homey. Parking was easy, we found a spot about a block away. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially when I'm craving something comforting.

    Laksa
    Binh P.

    The portions are large and everything is chewier than you'd expect. Got porridge, laksa, oyster pancake, and a rice roll type of dish, and even though we finished everything, it is still a lot for 2 people. I did enjoy the oyster pancake with a lot of hoisin and hot sauce. It's loaded with oysters and held together with that signature cornstarch glue that makes it so chewy. The rice roll was also chewier than typical rice rolls should be. Laksa was a bit bland for my tastes, but had a lot of ingredients. And porridge was pretty standard. I don't think I'll make a return, but it was interesting to eat at.

    P7. Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll w/- Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge 鮮蝦豬肉特式汕頭腸粉 配 皮蛋瘦肉粥
    Tiffany W.

    Delicious Chao Zhou food spot in Outer Sunset-we tried the oyster cake, shrimp and pork steamed rice roll, steamed beef roll and congee. Everything was delicious! Bonus points for the really nice tea as well. As other reviewers have noted the portions are quite generous, perfect for sharing. The service was fast and friendly and the place itself was wonderfully cozy. Great little restaurant-highly recommend!

    Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll
    Anna T.

    Food 4/5 This place is definitely worth a try if you're craving rice rolls and porridge. But be warned that this is not the usual Cantonese rice rolls and the usual Vietnamese pho. The dishes have their own take and flavor but not bad! I ordered the shrimp&pork rice roll but there were only two shrimps. Would come back for the porridge! Service 5/5 Waiters can speak English, mandarin, and Cantonese. Ambiance 4.5/5 A nice little spot perfect for small parties. Overall, it gives off a very clean and homey vibe.

    Anna C.

    We came on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm, there was a line waiting, no waitlist to sign up, we waited outside for about 15 mins, staff came out and sit us down bc we have party of 4. But after sitting down for 20 mins, nothing came, no order is being taken, we looked around ppl who has been sitting down before us also got no food/service. That's when we decided to leave, as there is nothing to be expected for at this place. Perhaps they are short of staff, but would appreciate if there is any comms on this matter instead of letting customers just stand/sit and wait.

    Les Z.

    I recently found this hole in the wall! What a pleasant surprise! The noodle was absolutely must try! I ordered the spicy one. So delicious and rich! Their beef balls are the best I've ever had.

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    Ed U.

    Gee, I get so easily confused. I thought this place was called Pho Sure, but it went through a name change although I don't think the menu has changed much, which made me wonder if it's still under the same ownership. The rebranding probably made sense since it wasn't just a pho house, besides which, Pho Ga is just on the next block. Anyway, I came back. The focus is on the food of Chaozhou. That's somewhere in southeast China between Hong Kong and Shanghai. I don't know the nuances of Chinese cuisine. I just know I like the food they serve here which is why I ended up ordering what I did before. First up was my predictable choice, the $15.95 Steamed Chicken Rice Plate, their version of Hainan chicken rice...kinda (Photo 5). The rice was plain with sesame seeds, not infused with broth. There was also a fried egg on the side. But the chicken was a nice chunk of leg and thigh sliced and with the skin intact. Worked for me. Since it was a tad paltry, I also went for one of their house specialties, the $9.95 Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll, a quesadilla-like creation stuffed with chunks of pork and shrimp, lettuce, and sprouts, overflowing with pork juices (Photo 7). Still delish. FOOD - 4 stars...still tasty food, that's pho sure AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a tad crowded in SERVICE - 4 stars...efficient and responsive TOTAL - 4 stars...the rice rolls are the gets here RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2El8elJ

    Sherry L.

    I've been wanting to try Sohomei for some time now. It's not my husband's cup of tea, so I have to pick a rare time when he's not around to go by myself. I went for lunch. The menu isn't extensive and everything is pretty much entree price / portions. So for a hungry person like me, I went with the chaoshan rice noodle + congee combo with youtiao on the side as well. Even in the combo, the congee is a pretty big bowl. The rice noodle is also slightly larger than normal. The congee was pretty good, with lots of meat, egg drop, and century egg. The rice noodle was really good. I like that there is lettuce and bean sprouts with egg too. It was a lot of food but really delicious. Definitely want to try the laksa and oyster pancake next time!

    oyster cake
    Elaine T.

    Best Chao Zhou food I ever tried in SF Chao Zhou Pan Fried Oyster Cake 潮洲煎蠔餅: crispy on the outside, with plump, juicy oysters Chao Shan Beef & Beef Ball Flat Noodle Soup 潮汕牛肉牛丸湯河粉is a must try. The handmade beef balls are so bouncy and flavorful, and those flat noodles soaked up all the rich, savory broth. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Chaozhou and Chaoshan dishes!

    SoHoMei Spicy Beef Medley Flat Noodle Soup
    Shine H.

    Passed by on a Sunday afternoon, walked in and was seated immediately even though it was busier than anticipated. We ordered the following: SoHoMei Spicy Beef Medley Flat Noodle Soup Shrimp and Pork Shantou Steamed Rice Roll The noodle soup really satisfied a certain craving. Beef was tender (raw beef cooked by pouring hot broth over it.) I especially enjoyed the flat noodles and the meatballs were very juicy and seasoned well. The Steamed Rice Roll was interesting because the style was different than the Hong Kong 腸粉 that I'm used to. nevertheless it tasted good and I would get it again! The portions were very generous and food was tasty. 5/5 would visit again

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    Great service! Their oyster pancake is so good. Their soup bowl portion could be shareable. Recommend!

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    Got to-go order once during holiday season. The service is nice and portion is good. Love the oyster pancake.

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    4.2
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    We were visiting SF and my sister highly recommended Four Kings, so we had to try it out during our…read moretrip! Our party of 4 ordered the fried hawt rabbit, spicy Singaporean crab with fried milk bread, Hong Kong black pepper steak, and beef chow fun noodles to share family style. Overall, we were super impressed with all the food. Everything other than the chow fun were super unique, but all the flavor combinations worked so well together. While the chow fun wasn't unique, I'd say it's still a very solid dish. Everyone in my party left full and satisfied. The food is a bit on the pricey side for it what it is, so I wouldn't come here regularly but I think that it's worth coming for a special occasion. Service here is super friendly and attentive--our waitress checked in on us frequently and brought us extra napkins and gloves for our food, which was super appreciated. This restaurant is on the smaller end and does have a long wait, so if you can, I'd recommend making a reservation.

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    4.6
    (603 reviews)
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    Family-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    Wanted to avoid the ritual of going to North Beach and get Italian and getting a pastry somewhere…read more Decided on China Town went to Yelp to find a place and here we are. Ambiance Very modern restaurant very clean. Customer Service Host asked us if we had reservation and we did not, we were seated shortly, thank u. We had a male server but got switched halfway thru service. He was very polite and suggested garlic chicken or salt and pepper fish, he was right. Salt and Pepper Fish Did not look like much however this fish was breaded and cooked perfectly. Fish was moist and so much flavor. 606 House Fried My wife loved it. I liked it alot. Will return to try the garlic chicken next time.

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    4.1
    (2k reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    Strong five star experience…read more I came here for a work dinner and it felt like the food just kept coming. I wish I had a better memory of everything that I ate, but there was too much. I do remember that I absolutely loved the Peking duck. They came with very thin, I can only describe it as tortilla crêpe things that you would put it in. I love this so much better than the standard buns. I also loved the fried string beans. It was tempura fried and very light. It didn't taste greasy at all. Out of three places we went to dinner for work, this was my favorite by far. It is right in Ghirardelli Square so there's a lot of things you can walk around and do either before or after. Service was great. They were very attentive. The restaurant itself was very open and lit well. They had us in a back area so it was easy to chat with my coworkers. There wasn't a single dish I didn't like so I would highly recommend coming here.

    We came in at 7 pm and the kitchen closes at 7:30, but no problem. We ordered some wine and our…read morevarious dumplings. The mango kissed Seafood crispy came out first & it was so delicious & it really set the tone for a positive & flavorful dining experience My favorites were the classic Ha Gow Shrimp Dumplings & the Chicken Soup Dumplings "XLB", but everything we ordered was very good. Service was attentive and kind. The dining area is colorful, bright & upbeat. This location is also in Ghirardelli Square, so it is a fun, bustling area with lots to see and do before or after your meal. If you'd like a more authentic dim sum meal, perhaps you may enjoy heading to Chinatown to experience a more traditional set of dim sum offerings, but for our purposes today, this was more than adequate. Peace!

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    4.1
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    4.8 mi
    $$

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    Very cute HK style cafe with the best soup dumplings!…read more Stopped by on a Tuesday at 1300 and it was packed, which is a good sign! We ordered the HK style milk tea which wasn't the best. It had its signature flavor but felt watered down. I would pass on it or give it another try. Loved the tea eggs ! It's very hard to find a place that does it right. You can tell that the eggs were marinated enough by the color and perfectly salted. If I lived around here, I would get this all the time for breakfast! The congee itself was very good, nice flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. The pork liver was definitely overcooked and dry, I would skip the liver and go for something else. The wontons and soup dumplings were so good! 5/5 I love that they don't mince the shrimp, instead they cut it half which gives each bite the perfect texture. The soup was made very well- nice and light. Favorite part was the soup dumplings. I'd dare say, these taste better than Din Tai Fung in SJ. 6 pieces instead of 10 but the size of these dumplings were massive. I was afraid they would be dry but that wasn't the case at all! Every bite had hot soup spilling out it and the soup was amazing! It had just the right amount of salt. They give you a side of vinegar which adds a tang to it ! This is a must get !!

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    Interior, there's more seating behind that partition.
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    4.0
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    5.3 mi
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    Outdoor seating
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