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The fish filet with pickled mustard greens stew was pretty good. I don't think it stated that it had glass noodles so we ordered a side of white rice unnecessarily. The crispy potato pancake was somewhat crispy but pretty greasy. The restaurant seating is located on the lower level.
An unassuming place right downstairs but a great place for dinner with a groups! The portions are generous and easily shared. The seafood soup with Szechuan spice was super tasty and could honestly feed three people. The stir fried eggplant with garlic was a side but I could've eaten the whole thing as my entree. The rice cakes were crispy with a rose syrup was so unique and chewy and would get again!
The restaurant is located underground in Chinatown. Price is reasonable, spent around 20 dollars per person with tax and tip. It does not feel very clean. We found a piece of hair in our noodle dish. Service is pretty quick. Besides the hair in the food, everything else was average or below average of other chinese restaurant. I would only come here for the price and if you are okay with the cleaniness. We were the only Chinese guests. The rest were all non-Chinese folks.
Ended up coming here with the family after encountering a rude owner at the popular restaurant up the street. I'm glad that we ended up coming here. Authentic Sichuan cuisine with great customer service! They had items that were kid friendly as well.
Relatively new place, in a basement level. Colorful and vibrant menu, where everything looks good. The various soups are really nice here! Crispy Potato Pancake: Really enjoyed this Chinese Latke. The potato strings were longer and a little thicker than a regular latke. It was loosely combined, for a nice texture of where you could feel all the strands. Crispy and tender inside. Really great. Spicy Fried Potato: A bit of a letdown after the potato pancake. Kinda like slightly spiced home fries. BBQ Lamb Skewer: Kinda small looking, but they pack a lot of flavor. Nicely marinated and a good BBQ texture. Some chili spices, but not too hot. Chongqing Style Spicy Chicken: Fried chicken with tons of dried chilis is starting to become a staple in Chinatown. It's a fun appetizer/snack to share. Not sure if it's my tolerance building, but this didn't seem terribly spicy. Crossing the Bridge Noodles: I'm a sucker for tableside preparation. It's a sizzling pot of soup broth. Then a bunch of things are added in. Proteins first, then veggies, then noodles. It cooks quite quick and then you have a huge pot of deliciousness. The broth is subtle, kinda like chicken pho. The ham / spam meat was probably the tastiest. The thin white meat slices, pork I think, were also good. The chicken pieces had more bone and skin than meat, so was a bit too much effort. I liked the fish, but kinda wish the skin wasn't on it. The quail eggs seemed a bit rubbery. The pickled veggie, whatever it was, was nice. Super filling as a meal for one person; no need for appetizers. Single Small Pot Cooked Noodle Soup: This was just perfect on a chilly winter day. Warm flavorful broth with a lots of nice chili spices. The noodles were soft and the meat was tender. I especially liked the pickled greens in the mix, for a nice sour tang. Fish Fillet with Pickled Mustard Green Broth: Wow, the flavor in this is amazing. Nice herbal broth with a good pickled veggie tang. I liked how the chili flavor came from actual picked chilis instead of dried spices. Really gives you a nice jolt when you get one. The silky fish and soft tofu were perfect proteins so their subtly didn't overpower the flavor profile.
Super good, casual restaurant with awesome friendly staff in Chinatown. You have to walk down to a basement level to the restaurant, and then up a flight if you want a bathroom. The space is utterly unimpressive. The food, however, was what we hoped for; traditional, fresh, presented well, and very very spicy. There are some dishes on the menu that aren't spicy , but beware of the spice. You get what you ask for.
We were craving spicy Chinese food and found this place. We were seated quickly, but it took an hour for our dishes to arrive. It seemed like there was only one cook and 2 servers working in the restaurant. We ordered the spicy sliced beef and tripe, wok-fried spicy pork intestines with chili, and spicy fish with flaming chili broth. Everything tasted alright, it's not that spicy, but one thing I didn't understand was why even the appetizer, the spicy sliced beef and tripe, took an hour to come out. It's a cold dish, why would it need that long to prepare? The spicy fish with flaming chili broth had good flavor, but the portion size was really small, with a few chunks of fish in the broth. We won't be coming back.
If you're looking for Chinese comfort food, this is the place to go. Tucked under a few stairs, it's a newer restaurant in Chinatown and a welcome addition. With a wide menu and many classic Chinese dishes, it's become a go-to whenever I'm looking to get a filling, comfort meal. Some of my favorites include the fish fillet with pickled mustard greens and the rice balls in rice wine dessert. One other highlight you can find here is the stir-fried crab with ginger and scallion, by far the most flavorful way you can eat crab. The portion sizes are great for the price you pay and the quality is well worth it. If you're looking for excellent Chinese food while in the city, this is the place to visit.
After my haircut, I walked by and decided to give it try. I only ordered one dish, which is the rice noddles with soup. It was delicious and nutritious. I felt so good after some hot soup. People here are cute and quick to respond. The place itself is very old-school. It's one of the typical Chinese restaurant in Chinatown.
Like most restaurants in Chinatown these days, I identify them by their previous iteration or previous to that. This basement eatery most recently was named Chef Hung's, serving Western style Chinese cuisine and best known for their petrale sole. During the summer 2025, this basement restaurant opened to little fanfare. Walking by a number of times, I scanned their posted menu near the entrance () and a staff member happened to be going to work. I asked her what time they opened (11:30 am) and returned about 30 minutes later. After going down the stairs, a gentleman gave me my pick of tables and I chose one against the left wall. After looking at the menu book, yes it's that thick, I asked about the two soup noodle options and decided on one. I tried the single small pot cooked noodle soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=LNem7-xaYhesE84CiCP-NQ); I'd describe this as a slightly spicy broth rice noodle soup garnished with ground pork, baby bok choy, bean sprouts, and Napa cabbage. Being a cool Friday around noon, this was perfect to warm me up as it got my nice running a little from the spiciness. The variety of ingredients soaked up the flavor from the broth toake this a tasty meal. My nose ran and I worked up a slight sweat as I slurped, cheese on the meat and veggies, and sipped the broth. I would order this again. I was the only customer for quite a while before a couple of parties came in besides a delivery driver. I ordered a couple dishes to bring to my friend to try and she was only okay with them. Thank you to Angel, who waited on me. I will return, likely for lunch since I'm not in the area most evenings.
5/5. A must visit in China Town! Walk down the stairs into a basement restaurant. No fritz, some paper balls hanging from the ceiling. Nothing to see, but man, there are things to taste! The "fried noodle" (chow mein) is the best I've ever had in my life.. and I'm from the east coast, with NYC close by where they make lo mein. Their fried noodle/chow mein was made with thin noodles, that kept a bite, soaked up so much flavor but were not oily in the slightest! We got the veggie version, with egg, broccoli (so flavorful!), bokchoy, and red onions. I am literally craving it for days now since we had it. We also ordered the orange chicken - which I believe was made with chicken thighs. It was dark meat, a light coating which made it crispy but not battery, and a delicious sauce. My husband referred to this as the best orange chicken he's ever had. We got the pork fried rice - that was rather than those bright red questionable "pork" peices you sometimes get in other restaurants, this pork was ground up, almost like a ground sausage. There was no frozen peas or carrots, but instead fresh green onions. Upon looking at the dish, it didn't look to be that flavorful, but it was loaded with flavor! I wish every fried rice came like this! Lastly we got the crab puffs. At first they were still very cold in the middle (possibly previously frozen) but they refried them for us and they came back hot. They were very creamcheesy and good - not fishy at all. Not the highlight of the show, but still great. We got a pot of hot tea to drink, which always pairs so nicely. Service was fine, nothing amazing.. but the food made up for it. Can't wait to return, wish we didn't live so far away.. but maybe for the best bc I would be eating there everyday.
They say the best restaurants are the hidden ones--the true hole‑in‑the‑wall gems. This spot fits that perfectly. Tucked downstairs below street level, it turned out to be an incredible surprise. The food was outstanding with flavors that felt genuinely original. I've eaten at plenty of Chinese restaurants, and I almost always end up reaching for soy sauce or sriracha. But here? The dishes were so perfectly seasoned that I completely forgot the sriracha was even sitting on the table. Every texture, every sauce, every bite was spot on. The spice had a real kick, but never in a way that overpowered the flavor. Service was a little slow since only two people were working the floor, but once they got to you, they were warm, knowledgeable, and attentive. I brought family visiting from out of town, and they loved it just as much as I did. It was a unanimous 5‑star experience from all of us. And the standout dish for me? The General Tao's chicken--hands down my favorite.
Yum! Glad I got the chili chicken on the recommendation of our server. Everyone here works well as a team and helps out as needed. I really enjoyed the food here and will be back!
8 days ago
Authentic check Service ok Options great Atmosphere not great Crossing the bridge noodle soup okay-- it was me not them. The broth is incredible The spicy chicken good. The gnat that would not go away unbelievable read more
3.5 stars Spicy & Cloud is a basement-level restaurant offering a menu of noodle soups and spicy Sichuan dishes. One feature item is their Yunnan Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodle, which features a hot peppery broth, rice noodles, and an array of different ingredients including chicken, luncheon meat, pork slices, fish slices, bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions, pickled vegetables, enoki mushrooms, and quail eggs. Each of the ingredients was presented separately at the table before our server mixed everything into the hot broth, which brought everything together. We also had the "Single Small Pot Cooked Noodle Soup" (directly translated), which featured the same rice noodles in a numbing spicy broth along with tofu skin, ground pork, scallions, and bean sprouts. As an appetizer, we had the BBQ Lamb Skewers, which had a lean, meaty texture and a tasty chili/spice seasoning on top. Overall, the food here was decent, though the ingredients didn't seem to be particularly fresh or of the best quality. read more
The fish filet with pickled mustard greens stew was pretty good. I don't think it stated that it had glass noodles so we ordered a side of white rice unnecessarily. The crispy potato pancake was somewhat crispy but pretty greasy. The restaurant seating is located on the lower level. read more
An unassuming place right downstairs but a great place for dinner with a groups! The portions are generous and easily shared. The seafood soup with Szechuan spice was super tasty and could honestly feed three people. The stir fried eggplant with garlic was a side but I could've eaten the whole thing as my entree. The rice cakes were crispy with a rose syrup was so unique and chewy and would get again! read more
10 days ago
The restaurant is located underground in Chinatown. Price is reasonable, spent around 20 dollars per person with tax and tip. It does not feel very clean. We found a piece of hair in our noodle dish. Service is pretty quick. Besides the hair in the food, everything else was average or below average of other chinese restaurant. I would only come here for the price and if you are okay with the cleaniness. We were the only Chinese guests. The rest were all non-Chinese folks. read more
1 month ago
Ended up coming here with the family after encountering a rude owner at the popular restaurant up the street. I'm glad that we ended up coming here. Authentic Sichuan cuisine with great customer service! They had items that were kid friendly as well. read more
12 days ago
Relatively new place, in a basement level. Colorful and vibrant menu, where everything looks good. The various soups are really nice here! Crispy Potato Pancake: Really enjoyed this Chinese Latke. The potato strings were longer and a little thicker than a regular latke. It was loosely combined, for a nice texture of where you could feel all the strands. Crispy and tender inside. Really great. Spicy Fried Potato: A bit of a letdown after the potato pancake. Kinda like slightly spiced home fries. BBQ Lamb Skewer: Kinda small looking, but they pack a lot of flavor. Nicely marinated and a good BBQ texture. Some chili spices, but not too hot. Chongqing Style Spicy Chicken: Fried chicken with tons of dried chilis is starting to become a staple in Chinatown. It's a fun appetizer/snack to share. Not sure if it's my tolerance building, but this didn't seem terribly spicy. Crossing the Bridge Noodles: I'm a sucker for tableside preparation. It's a sizzling pot of soup broth. Then a bunch of things are added in. Proteins first, then veggies, then noodles. It cooks quite quick and then you have a huge pot of deliciousness. The broth is subtle, kinda like chicken pho. The ham / spam meat was probably the tastiest. The thin white meat slices, pork I think, were also good. The chicken pieces had more bone and skin than meat, so was a bit too much effort. I liked the fish, but kinda wish the skin wasn't on it. The quail eggs seemed a bit rubbery. The pickled veggie, whatever it was, was nice. Super filling as a meal for one person; no need for appetizers. Single Small Pot Cooked Noodle Soup: This was just perfect on a chilly winter day. Warm flavorful broth with a lots of nice chili spices. The noodles were soft and the meat was tender. I especially liked the pickled greens in the mix, for a nice sour tang. Fish Fillet with Pickled Mustard Green Broth: Wow, the flavor in this is amazing. Nice herbal broth with a good pickled veggie tang. I liked how the chili flavor came from actual picked chilis instead of dried spices. Really gives you a nice jolt when you get one. The silky fish and soft tofu were perfect proteins so their subtly didn't overpower the flavor profile. read more
17 days ago
Super good, casual restaurant with awesome friendly staff in Chinatown. You have to walk down to a basement level to the restaurant, and then up a flight if you want a bathroom. The space is utterly unimpressive. The food, however, was what we hoped for; traditional, fresh, presented well, and very very spicy. There are some dishes on the menu that aren't spicy , but beware of the spice. You get what you ask for. read more
We were craving spicy Chinese food and found this place. We were seated quickly, but it took an hour for our dishes to arrive. It seemed like there was only one cook and 2 servers working in the restaurant. We ordered the spicy sliced beef and tripe, wok-fried spicy pork intestines with chili, and spicy fish with flaming chili broth. Everything tasted alright, it's not that spicy, but one thing I didn't understand was why even the appetizer, the spicy sliced beef and tripe, took an hour to come out. It's a cold dish, why would it need that long to prepare? The spicy fish with flaming chili broth had good flavor, but the portion size was really small, with a few chunks of fish in the broth. We won't be coming back. read more
1 month ago
If you're looking for Chinese comfort food, this is the place to go. Tucked under a few stairs, it's a newer restaurant in Chinatown and a welcome addition. With a wide menu and many classic Chinese dishes, it's become a go-to whenever I'm looking to get a filling, comfort meal. Some of my favorites include the fish fillet with pickled mustard greens and the rice balls in rice wine dessert. One other highlight you can find here is the stir-fried crab with ginger and scallion, by far the most flavorful way you can eat crab. The portion sizes are great for the price you pay and the quality is well worth it. If you're looking for excellent Chinese food while in the city, this is the place to visit. read more
After my haircut, I walked by and decided to give it try. I only ordered one dish, which is the rice noddles with soup. It was delicious and nutritious. I felt so good after some hot soup. People here are cute and quick to respond. The place itself is very old-school. It's one of the typical Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. read more
Like most restaurants in Chinatown these days, I identify them by their previous iteration or previous to that. This basement eatery most recently was named Chef Hung's, serving Western style Chinese cuisine and best known for their petrale sole. During the summer 2025, this basement restaurant opened to little fanfare. Walking by a number of times, I scanned their posted menu near the entrance () and a staff member happened to be going to work. I asked her what time they opened (11:30 am) and returned about 30 minutes later. After going down the stairs, a gentleman gave me my pick of tables and I chose one against the left wall. After looking at the menu book, yes it's that thick, I asked about the two soup noodle options and decided on one. I tried the single small pot cooked noodle soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=LNem7-xaYhesE84CiCP-NQ); I'd describe this as a slightly spicy broth rice noodle soup garnished with ground pork, baby bok choy, bean sprouts, and Napa cabbage. Being a cool Friday around noon, this was perfect to warm me up as it got my nice running a little from the spiciness. The variety of ingredients soaked up the flavor from the broth toake this a tasty meal. My nose ran and I worked up a slight sweat as I slurped, cheese on the meat and veggies, and sipped the broth. I would order this again. I was the only customer for quite a while before a couple of parties came in besides a delivery driver. I ordered a couple dishes to bring to my friend to try and she was only okay with them. Thank you to Angel, who waited on me. I will return, likely for lunch since I'm not in the area most evenings. read more
6 months ago
5/5. A must visit in China Town! Walk down the stairs into a basement restaurant. No fritz, some paper balls hanging from the ceiling. Nothing to see, but man, there are things to taste! The "fried noodle" (chow mein) is the best I've ever had in my life.. and I'm from the east coast, with NYC close by where they make lo mein. Their fried noodle/chow mein was made with thin noodles, that kept a bite, soaked up so much flavor but were not oily in the slightest! We got the veggie version, with egg, broccoli (so flavorful!), bokchoy, and red onions. I am literally craving it for days now since we had it. We also ordered the orange chicken - which I believe was made with chicken thighs. It was dark meat, a light coating which made it crispy but not battery, and a delicious sauce. My husband referred to this as the best orange chicken he's ever had. We got the pork fried rice - that was rather than those bright red questionable "pork" peices you sometimes get in other restaurants, this pork was ground up, almost like a ground sausage. There was no frozen peas or carrots, but instead fresh green onions. Upon looking at the dish, it didn't look to be that flavorful, but it was loaded with flavor! I wish every fried rice came like this! Lastly we got the crab puffs. At first they were still very cold in the middle (possibly previously frozen) but they refried them for us and they came back hot. They were very creamcheesy and good - not fishy at all. Not the highlight of the show, but still great. We got a pot of hot tea to drink, which always pairs so nicely. Service was fine, nothing amazing.. but the food made up for it. Can't wait to return, wish we didn't live so far away.. but maybe for the best bc I would be eating there everyday. read more
9 months ago
They say the best restaurants are the hidden ones--the true hole‑in‑the‑wall gems. This spot fits that perfectly. Tucked downstairs below street level, it turned out to be an incredible surprise. The food was outstanding with flavors that felt genuinely original. I've eaten at plenty of Chinese restaurants, and I almost always end up reaching for soy sauce or sriracha. But here? The dishes were so perfectly seasoned that I completely forgot the sriracha was even sitting on the table. Every texture, every sauce, every bite was spot on. The spice had a real kick, but never in a way that overpowered the flavor. Service was a little slow since only two people were working the floor, but once they got to you, they were warm, knowledgeable, and attentive. I brought family visiting from out of town, and they loved it just as much as I did. It was a unanimous 5‑star experience from all of us. And the standout dish for me? The General Tao's chicken--hands down my favorite. read more
1 year ago
Yum! Glad I got the chili chicken on the recommendation of our server. Everyone here works well as a team and helps out as needed. I really enjoyed the food here and will be back! read more
7 months ago
Not a fancy place, just what I hungry for- "Pork intestine & blood soup rice noodle". Chili spicy for me. Hubby couldn't take the heat so he had a small bowl of pork wonton soup. Service was good. Courteous. read more
5 months ago
I stopped by Spicy and Cloud and got the beef short rib soup--it came out fast and instantly reminded me of a real home-style beef soup. Rich broth, tender meat, and just the kind of comforting bowl you want on a foggy SF day. It was well-priced for a solo meal, super filling, and didn't feel overly heavy. The vibe is casual, and the service was quick and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu--this spot's a sleeper hit. read more
Went on my lunch break (45 mins)! Quickly seated and ordered. My food came out shortly after and it was perfect. The fried rice was great, the chicken was perfect, and the cucumber salad was amazing as always! Affordable and tasty. Two things I'm always looking for in a meal! read more
6 months ago
A great hole-in-the-wall find! The food was incredibly flavorful with just the right amount of kick. Excellent portions and authentic taste. I'll definitely be back to try more. read more
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SATURDAY, JULY 12: As the restaurant's host seated us, we were told that the kitchen was backed up and it would likely be 20-30 minutes before our order could be prepared. But we were determined to check out the food based on the positive reviews here on Yelp. Our patience paid off! We didn't notice if the dishes came out slower than usual, because everything we tried was hot, delicious, and well-prepared -- and a good value! (Prices are very reasonable here.) We'll definitely return to try more items from their expansive menu. Maybe we'll see you there! read more
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This is my third visit. The fish filet with pickled mustard green broth is my favorite--so flavorful. The Mongolian beef is also excellent. The food and service are great every time. Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be back! read more
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Came back second time and ordered only protein this round. Appetizers to go. Finger food for NBA playoffs. BBQ Squid is good and has texture. Esp the tentacles Spicy sliced beef and tripe was yummy but was also bit too spicy for me. I'll know to order no spicy or less spicy next time. read more
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