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    3.7 (24 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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    Pig's feet wonton noodle soup
    Allena C.

    While in Chinatown running an errand, we stopped by this hole-in-the wall spot for some claypot rice. Only one lady was handling the front of the house, and all the tables were occupied. Luckily, a table was freed up for us after 10 minutes of waiting. Taishan specialty's menu consists of dim sum, claypot rice, stir-fried dishes, soup and noodles, grilled dishes, porridge, skewers, and rice plates. However, we were focused on trying their claypot dishes. ***OUR PICKS*** QUAIL CLAYPOT RICE ~ flavorful quail meat, though it was broken and chopped down to small pieces, so there were lots of tiny bones. Regardless, it was tasty! 4/5 CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM CLAYPOT RICE ~ enjoyable rice and yummy chicken and mushrooms! Satisfied my craving for claypot rice! 5/5 PIG'S FEET WONTON NOODLE SOUP ~ meat was tender (especially the skin), wontons were good (though no shrimp), and noodles had good crisp texture and weren't soggy. 4/5 Everything was prepared and seasoned well. You could see each grain of rice, so you know there was just enough water. The bottom had a nice crunchy crust as expected and not burnt, but they didn't provide the usual soy sauce dressing that comes with claypot rice. In my opinion, it was fine without it, as the rice and meat were delicious as is. We've only tried a few dishes here, and thankfully, we chose some good ones. We'd come again to try other popular dishes, if we're in the neighborhood.

    Taishan Claypot Rice
    Samantha D.

    There are so many of these restaurants popping up in Chinatown. I usually never eat out for Chinese food, but I stopped by here for lunch with my aunt who recommended it. The service is a little slow, but the food is amazing. We got the Taishan claypot rice and a beef rice noodle roll. Both were so tasty. The claypot rice was so fragrant and done well. I love a good charred rice on the bottom of the pot. The beef rice noodle roll was so smooth as well. I believe they make it in house. The flavor of the sauce was amazing - ask for more. I would come back for either dishes and to try other things.

    Menu for dim sum special.
    KD A.

    They had $5.80 dim sum hours from 3pm-9pm daily. Cozy cafe on the corner of Stockton and Vallejo. Served is very attentive. Food came out quickly.

    Hannah C.

    Everyday, the food of Chinatown tests me more and more... Ended up eating here with a large group of local Cathay Post members after the Italian Heritage Parade - unfortunately the other Toisan place they liked was blocked off and busy due to the crowds from the parade & Blue Angels air show. This place was definitely empty for a reason... We took up half of the tables of the restaurant and it took over an hour for any of us to get our food. All our food came out randomly and lots of our dishes were missed & forgotten, which ended up taking more time for us to get our meals. The food was incredibly disappointing, especially when I ordered all their Toisan-specialty noodles & beef clay pots. All dishes were a good portion size but unfortunately so, so bland across the board. They seemed very understaffed and dismissed us when we would ask for napkins or plates - we ended up just getting up and grabbing our own utensils and refilling our own waters and teas behind the counter. I understand it was a chaotic day but also the restaurant was empty before we got there. Unfortunately would never come back here again.

    Big bowl small flavor
    Ian M.

    Wandered in here on a Sunday afternoon and ordered Won Ton Soup. Here is the recipe: BIGGEST on water BIG on noodles Big on bland greens tiny on won ton tiniest on taste The tea was hot and good.

    Bbq pork buns
    Charlie G.

    It was thanksgiving night (10pm) and my friend and I just roadtrip all the way to San francisco and I was craving bbq pork buns. We were just walking around and found this place and THE BUNS WERE SO DELICIOUS. As we waited the even gave us water which was very generous. Will be going back every time I'm in SF. I think of these back at home.

    Taishan Claypot Rice
    Shih Fa K.

    First time having Taishan Claypot rice and it was delicious. It was cooked in the oil of pork belly and chinese sausages. The cilantro also added a good taste. I also ordered shrimp and cilantro rice noodle rolls. The shrimp pieces were small but adequate and the rice rolls were well-done. Service was adequate, but they forgot the egg that we requested. The ambiance is very casual.

    Salt and Pepper Pork Ribs
    Bobby M.

    Delicious food, friendly and fast service, clean restaurant that makes you feel like you're dining at home. We'll definitely be back to try other dishes from the menu.

    Taishan Clay Pot + Pork Ribs Clay Pot
    Laura J.

    We tried the Pork Ribs and Taishan clay pot. The Taishan clay pot included cured duck leg, Chinese sausages and cured Chinese pork belly. I thought there were a good variety of different meats in this dish to try, they have similar tastes because they are all cured, but still with its own uniqueness. This clay pot includes all of the classic cured meats that are usually in clay pot rice. But there was a kind of sour sauce in it, maybe ponzu or some citrus soy sauce that didn't exactly suit the taste, but not overpowering or that noticeable. I liked the pork ribs clay pot, the pork ribs were very flavorful. But a bit heavy because it was fatty, but I thought it went well with rice. Thought it was nicely priced for the portion sizes, sad that the rice on the bottom of the pot didn't form to be scorched rice though, it would've been a nice bonus.

    Four spices soup
    Nila G.

    Your typical Chinese Chinese restaurant. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad thing. The service was direct. Very straight forward. The portions were skewed - two pieces of meat and a BOWL of rice. Did the meat taste good though - yes! The taste still there, wish I got more value. I ordered one claypot and one steamed pot. Highly recommend the chicken and mushroom and the soup! The soup was soo energizing and revitalizing, though the portion is tiny. I also ordered the beef steamed rice. I don't think beef should be steamed but why not give it a try? The environment - standard Chinatown small dine in.

    A choy vege dish, fried chicken , beef congee

    Great value, hospitable welcoming staff, and delicious food very ample in quantity! We got the congee which we loved the consistency of. Chicken was well seasoned. The garlic A Choy vegetable dish was also splendidly flavorful. Beef skewers had a juicy rich chewy texture. Highly recommend and we will be back!

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    I ordered chicken and mushroom claypot. Rice is hard. And not really impress of taste.

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    no parking validation. slow service, rice is very hard, not fully cooked, quantity is less, but price still high. taste so-so.

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    Been here today order the Asian swamp eel claypot rice, the rice tastes amazing, will come back again!

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    Shanghai Dumpling King

    4.4(171 reviews)
    2.4 miDuboce Triangle
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    Shanghai Dumpling King looks completely unassuming from the outside, but inside they are cranking…read moreout some seriously delicious food. The staff were friendly and super prompt about clearing empty plates and refilling our tea whenever we signaled it was done, which is always great as the dishes just get on coming! We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and several really stood out. The spicy tendon was fantastic, shredded paper thin and swimming in a classic spicy sauce. The spicy lamb dumplings were another highlight, with an incredibly thin wrapper and a super flavorful and not gamey at all lamb filling. I also loved the stir fried rice cakes, which were sliced thin enough to avoid that overly chewy texture, and the stir fried noodles Shanghai style were classic and simple in the best way, with big chunks of cabbage and meat and just executed really (the chefs clearly have some serious wok skills!). Not everything we ordered was an absolute knockout as the vegetable dishes could use a bit more flavor and seasoning, but everything overall was good, and the portions across the board were very generous. The desserts were a last-minute decision and I am so glad we went for them. The lava custard buns were fluffy and amazing, with a molten salted egg custard inside, and the sesame balls had a satisfyingly crispy exterior that gave way to a perfectly chewy interior and sweet red bean filling. The value here is also excellent. We left absolutely stuffed and spent around $30 per person, which felt like a great deal for how much food we got and how much we enjoyed it. Highly recommend!

    I had this place bookmarked. We tried it and it was good…read more Convenient location in the Castro right next to Last Rites. Free tea, quick service and dirty restaurant are signs of very authentic Chinese food you're about to get. It was dead empty when we arrived and minutes later every table was full with a line forming, everyone waiting to be seated. That said, their dumplings and xialong baos are very good! Yes come, yes they accept credit cards

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    Good Mong Kok Bakery - Fried Meat Dumpling ($3.50 for 3)

    Good Mong Kok Bakery

    4.1(3.8k reviews)
    0.2 miChinatown
    $

    Got their deep fried meat(number 44). I think in Cantonese it's ham sui gok, but I have no idea, I…read morejust know I love it and I ate it a lot as a kid. Also got an egg tart and number 11, which is the soy sauce lo mein. The portion is huge for the soy sauce lo mein. Definitely worth $4! Service was okay, could've been better, but there was only one lady working the register and filling orders and you could definitely tell she was exhausted. There was also a line out the door, so one person handling ordering and filling the orders all day sounds exhausting. The food was good though! No seating, order, pay, and leave. Don't worry the food is good!

    A regular trek to the city was in order where a stop to China Town on the list. We do something…read moreunusual when in China Town, we go to several food establishments and purchase a couple of pork buns to compare with others. It's been a fun family tradition for years. Today we visited Good Ming Kok Bakery. The shop is small and crowded with cookware and patrons. The order board is on the wall with corresponding numbers to make it go quicker. It's a walk in, order and walk out establishment. Be prepared...there is a line. The ladies working are not personable and act as if they are doing us a favor. Very stern faced. (Service 1/5) The buns (5/5) were very tasty, light and full of meat. Definitely will keep this one on our radar when the kids come for a visit.

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    Baked Char siu bun and Seasame balls

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    Palette Tea House

    Palette Tea House

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    0.9 miRussian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    Out to a new place for dinner with family…read more Palette Tea House Server - Westley, was so good in helping us pick the best dishes and drinks. Jordan Chardonnay, 2022 Russian River CA Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 Alexander Valley, CA Fort Point Villager IPA Dinner Chinese Olive Fried Rice Cumin Spicy Lamb "Longevity" Noodle Palette Soup Dumpling "XLB" Sampler (5 Pieces) Chicken Soup Dumpling "XLB" (3 Pieces) Black Swan Tara Puff (2 Pieces) Lotus Wrap Abaline Sticky Rice Wok Fried Gai LAN and Shitake Mushroom Desert Steamed Custard Dumpling Durian Custard Bao Wow, I could not say which one was my favorite dish. Every dish was great. In addition to the deserts. The deco was real nice and colorful. The had Peking Ducks all set for roasting on display. Must visit.

    Went to this tea house first time over the weekend for Mother's Day…read more We reserved a table days in advance. We chose the outdoor table because of our dog. First off, great vibe and ambient. Modern decoration with touch of traditional Chinese accents. The food was 4 stars out of 5. -5 stars for presentation. -3.5 stars for the taste. The presentation is fancy and luxurious. We ordered both the scallops and abalone shui mai. The abalone is okay but the scallops ones are way better. We also ordered the lotus leaf with abalone. While it looks so fancy, the rice is really wet but not binding together. The flavor is lacking as well. The best dish was the Iberico cha siu (bbq pork). It was so tender and flavorful. All of their food would looks really good on IG but I personally prefer my food have wonderful taste than wonderful photos. The service was good overall but it is a little slow given how fancy the food looks like. Empty plates were not removed until requested or when new plates have nowhere to place. Price point wise..Definitely on the higher end but not too crazy especially this place is in the heart of SF. There is a parking structure next to the tea house but it gets challenging during the weekend. I would rather take ferry and grab a Lyft next time. Will I be coming back? Maybe but it will not be my top choice while I'm in SF. Will I recommend? Yes! You should absolutely try it for yourself!

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    Palette Tea House
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    Dumpling Time - Pork Soup Dumplings

    Dumpling Time

    4.2(2.8k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I don't live in the city but I've had to come up here every day because my wife had been…read moretransferred to a hospital in San Francisco. She went through a spell of being terribly nauseaus and only certain foods could be kept down. She's a fan of dumplings so we found this place on door dash and tried it. The Wagyu XLB is one of the best things I've ever eaten. And no that's not hyperbole.Everything we had from this place was great but those specific dumplings were amazing. My wife also was a big fan. She had the vegetable dumplings and not only was able to keep it down with her nausea, but would also get it again and she is a picky eater. The worst thing we ate there is something I would descriebe as "good but I don't need it again." I won't name the item because it really wasn't bad at all, it was just outshined by everything else. I have since recommened thist o a few different doctors and nurses at her hospital and two have reported back to us that they loved it as well. In fact one nurse's wife now wants Dumpling Time at least once a week. When I die, if the Wagyu XLB is the last thing I eat, it would not be a wasted life.

    i was in san francisco for a one-day work trip, and once the day wrapped, we all went out to eat. i…read morewas genuinely excited to partake in dumplings because... it's san francisco. you kind of expect a moment. unfortunately, dumpling time was incredibly underwhelming. lots of bland. i understand not every meal is going to be a home run, but wow, this was aggressively average. eating on the company's dime makes it sting a little less (our ceo would absolutely hate to hear this happened, lol), but still. the shrimp toast was truly interesting and delicious. the clear standout in my mind. the wagyu truffle gyoza though... truffle who? flavor where? very much lacking, especially for something that sounds so promising. the tom kha soup dumplings were also shockingly bland, which was the most disappointing part for me. the ambiance itself was laid back, which i did appreciate. overall: sad. not terrible, just forgettable. which somehow feels worse when you're expecting something special in sf.

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    Inside w large screen playing K POP music

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    Bao

    4.3(449 reviews)
    2.5 miMission
    $$

    It was a literal dark and stormy night so between squalls I geared up and headed down Guerrero…read moretoward 17th Street and swung down to Valencia for another perfect simple dining experience at Bao. I walked into the restaurant about 45 minutes before closing time at 9:30 PM and several other diners came in after I was seated. The unsettled weather made the people hungry for dumplings. Bao is warm and woody and serene on the inside, a great counterpoint to the bustle of Valencia at every hour. Upon entering there is a large window looking on to the kitchen prep area where culinary experts are often at work constructing the food diners later enjoy on their plates. Tonight a couple of wizards were in the process of making chicken potstickers. Even being vegetarian, just seeing how the dumplings and other items are made is like seeing secrets being shared. I love it and it sets the vibe for the restaurant. My order consisted of the steamed vegetarian buns and sautéed string beans. The buns come out beautifully presented and taste even better: the bun itself is just slightly sweet and that sweetness adds an amazing dimension to the chopped fresh vegetables inside. Can't tell you what any of these veggies are individually and I don't care, they are so good. Next came the sautéed string beans and the sear on the beans themselves was perfect and smoky and delicious. The crispness of the sautee makes the string beans a lovely pairing with the soft yummy of the steamed buns. Last came the sesame balls as a sweet meal ending. I love donuts and fresh-made sesame balls are similar to a donut hole just with a filling that is actually food and so sweetly tasty. The outer fry was crisp and the insides absolutely perfect. Three dishes, all fantastic, and I walk home happy and thankful to Bao for a great simple meal!

    I love watching them make dumplings in the window. This is a great location on Valencia with some…read morenice outdoor seating. I love people-watching in the Mission! This is slightly more upscale Chinese/dumplings/dim sum than I'm used to (I usually go to Chinatown.) I like their - Steamed Sweet Red Bean Bao, Steamed Sweet Egg Custard Bao, (very Instagrammable and not overly-sweet.) - Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. Pretty good - Sichuan Xiao Long Bao and Shanghai Xiao Long Bao: must-get! - shiu mai and har gow: my must-gets at any dumpling/dim sum place. Interior is polished and clean. Nice to bike to or go to before or after Dolores Park. Service is fine. I keep coming back!

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    Kitchen magic!

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    Spicy Won Ton (6)

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    House of Dim Sum

    House of Dim Sum

    3.4(60 reviews)
    3.0 miMission

    Quick and tasty spot. Came here to split a siu mai while waiting for my order from another spot…read more The cashier was super friendly and the food came out quickly. Heads up that this is mostly a takeaway spot and they only have 1-2 small tables. The siu mai was fairly big and I liked that the order came with a bunch of sauces- chili oil, soy sauce, and a hot sauce. As a big sauce fan, I appreciated the selection! I'll be back to try most of their selection.

    I've only ordered dim sum from here through Too Good to Go (2g2g). Like their Chinatown location,…read moreI find the dim sum to be oily. But overall, it's good. The baked bbq pork buns are sweet with a decent amount of filling. The deep fried dumpling is plump, juicy, and crunchy. The shrimp and chive dumplings are my favorite. It's full of shrimp with a slightly thicker skin, which I think adds a nice chewiness. The veggie egg rolls were okay. I personally wouldn't order those, even if I was craving them. The spare ribs had a really nice savory flavor from the sauce. The egg tarts were okay. I need to note that these bags are leftovers from the day, so they're not as fresh. But they held up the next day so I was able to stretch 2 meals out of them. I can't comment on service since these bags are only for pick up. But they quickly provide the bags once the window open. And it's a small space, with maybe 2 tables. So this place is probably best for to-go orders. Their 2g2g bags have more variety than their Chinatown location. Not sure how many dim sum options there are in the Mission, but I would go here if I was in the area and craving a shrimp and chive dumpling.

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    House of Dim Sum - Bakery Display

    Bakery Display

    House of Dim Sum - Baked BBQ Bun, Chives & Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts, Egg Roll, Steamed Pork Spareribs, Deep Fried Meat Dumpling

    Baked BBQ Bun, Chives & Shrimp Dumpling, egg tarts, Egg Roll, Steamed Pork Spareribs, Deep Fried Meat Dumpling

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