Had to try it out after many says eating across the street and seeing the consistent long line out the door. Dim sum pieces are large, generous portions compared to other dim sum spots. I got one order each of four different dim sums and it cost $17 which is pretty good They understand and can speak English when you order read more

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Their dim sum is of the highest quality with the rice roll skins cooked to perfection. Need I say more? This is why I travel to 3-star locations and up! (Or want to...) Oh, this is more like a 5-star reputation with the line out the door almost always! Yep, it's legit and local. Pro tips: It is the best eaten fresh right there like street food or steamed lightly at home even after a few days. Their chiu chau dim sum is a bit spicy, which is how I like it. Their har gow is The best! Whole pieces of shrimp! And, the prices are unbeatable. It is a no-frills shop with no seating. You get it to-go, and you go: read more

Three Star Restaurant - Can't judge a book by its cover, but you can judge these dumplings by the skin - perfect! - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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You only need to see the consistent line out the door to know how good this place is. This restaurant interior is very no frills and service moves quickly. I really enjoy the combination meal and it's great value. Their roast pork and roast duck are also very tasty -- they stay crispy even after bringing home. Unfortunately it's takeout only and parking is not easy but well worth it! read more

Happened today at 4:30 pm. I bought 2 orders of siu mai and 1 order of dessert. I asked for 2 sriacha hot source, she said no more. Then I asked can I buy it? She said yes. WTF? Just a chili sauce? It causes around 1 cents and you want to kick your customers out permanent and will have less business? Stup.. business. read more

Three Star Restaurant - Sold me 3 orders and don't want to give the customer a sauce to eat with? Dum . - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is actually good. Just don't look around. Cheap and delicious dim sum. The service is good, but honestly depends on the day whether the staff wants to deal with you if you don't speak the language. But I've had both good and not as great experiences with the same lady. I just accept it and move on since the food is worth it. It's to go and cash only. read more

This is my new favorite dimsum to go. The line is a little bit long but it's totally worth the wait. The dumplings' skin is thinner. The quality of the dumplings is much better than other dimsum places. The ambiance is awesome. The servers are friendly and efficient. Highly recommended it. read more

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The two-dish rice lunchbox is great value for money. Other food items are also at good prices and the food quality is considered consistent most of the time. Only once during Lunar New Year, the turnip cakes were too salty. read more

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The Dim Sum I bought here was very delicious! I got the shrimp wrapped in flat noodles, and the beef version. Steamed Pork Buns, Siu Mai, Ha Gow, and I forgot the other items. read more

Really good steamed buns and chestnut dumplings. Kids loved it. Only thing is no parking. read more

Three Star Restaurant - Red bean bun. How cute!!!! - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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CASH ONLY! Location: Their is very limited parking around the area and no seating at the restaurant. The restaurant is like cafeteria style. You wait in line, tell the workers what you want, and then pay. Food: The food here is pretty good for takeout dim sum. I really liked their sticky rice and shumai. They are decently price for the size of the dim sum pieces. Service: The service here is very quick. Their might be so language barriers but you can always jut point to what you want. They package the food for you and get you in and out very fast. Overall, if you have cash and looking for a dim sum takeout place, this is not a bad option! read more

Came back for round 2! This time tried the fried chicken drumsticks -- thumbs down. They're big and tempting but lack flavor and taste like chicken that's about to go bad so they coat it with batter and fry it up. Fried fish -- I think this was $10/lb but honestly I have no idea because there are no prices posted. Again these taste like frozen chemically treated fish that they coated in batter and seasoning. I would not recommend. Tried the fried shrimp dumplings, which were also way too deep fried and lacked flavor. Also tried the fried pumpkin balls -- you would like this if you like a sweet dessert type of heavy fried mochi. Along with a bunch of other typical dim sum orders, somehow I spent $50! It's too easy to get carried away with ordering food here since prices are unclear there's a pressure to place your order quickly as the line is queuing impatiently. read more

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Food portions are generous for price paid. The store hours are adequate. Parking is adequate. read more

I always wondered why the line. Well I guess I know now. Food is really good. We speak Cantonese but they speak something else so it was funny trying to understand them. Typical Asian ladies. No nonsense so I'm fine with that. I called ahead and order about $200 worth of food. It's just a to go place. Prices are fine for me since food is good. We will be back for sure. Oh there is street parking but you must go when they open at 7am or you will need someone to go in circles while you are in there. read more

Wow. Went by Safeway and ask an old guy in the corner which dim sum place was good in the neighborhood. He pointed out Three Star and waited in line despite the bad misty fog.. It was well worth the wait. The food was very tasty. They shrimp dumplings both steamed and fried was stuffed with shrimp. The shu mai was the bomb. read more

Here we are again with a crazing for dim sum. My hubby and I got 4 orders. One sui Mai, one haw gow, one Hom sui qwok and one fried shrimp dumpling. Everything was on point. read more

Three Star Restaurant - Latest menu - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Was craving Dim Sum and to my surprise, this place is a hidden gem. The line was out the door, but moved pretty quickly. No place to sit and eat, but If you're looking for a pick up spot, this is a great place. read more

3.5 stars This dim sum takeout place is on our way to visit grandma, we first noticed it when we saw a line outside and decided to give it a try. This is a cash only place which offers a variety of dim sum and cooked dishes made fresh daily. Based on what we've tasted so far, I'd agree with the 3.5 rating; some of the items were pretty descent, a few others we didn't like it too much. Prices of the food appeared to be a little cheaper, service can be slow at times especially if only one lady taking order/packing food, hence the line. It obviously has quite a few loyal customers. Our repeat orders so far were Har-gow, siu-mai, daikon cake, chive dumplings, large and smaller baos. The congee was OK, Chinese tamale didn't have much taste nor fillings. Sticky rice balls, chow fun, fried dumplings were good/average as well. For the convenience, easy parking and freshness of the dim sum, we are glad that we found Three Star, will likely visit again. read more

Three Star Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was in line waiting to order. A Chinese couple with a child in a stroller were behind me. The man behind me started speaking in Chinese to the woman employee behind the counter. She gave him his order, not ever acknowledging that I was a customer waiting patiently in line. She looked directly at me while processing his order. I informed her and the couple that I was next in line. She never bothered to apologize. RUDE! TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I'M SURE THE WOMAN KNOWS THAT I WAS A FREQUENT CUSTOMER. NO APPRECIATION FOR THE MONEY I'VE SPENT HERE! read more

Cash only. Closed every Monday. Low price therefore long line. Currently, $3.40 for 3 pieces of most dim sum. Lunch special is $7.50 for 2 items with rice - can't beat that. What's good: head their custard bao (steam style) is good (haven't tried yet), Their pan fried turnip cake is good (I tried and can contest), they have fried chestnut cake (which is rare). read more

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Stopped by Three Stars yesterday since my husband wanted siu mai and a friend recommended me to try their fried glutinous meat dumpling saying it is the best. Arrived around 1130am and there is already a few people waiting in line outside the store. The Chinese ladies working there are very kind, possibly because I spoke Cantonese to them. The prices are indeed slightly cheaper than Mong Kok Dim Sum which is literally a block up. I thought the siu mai here is pretty good. Tasted similar to the dimsum restaurants. However, if I am to compare the quality of dimsum between Three Stars and Mong Kok Dim Sum, I still think Mong Kok Dim Sum is the winner. Mong Kok Dim Sum is tastier and less greasy. I felt full eating a few pieces of dim sum from Three Stars mainly because it is so oily. The fried glutinous meat dumpling is standard but Mong Kok makes them so much better and crispier. I finished two in a row for Mong Kok and still wanted more, whereas for Three Stars, I spend a good amount of time finishing one because there is so much glutinous dough. Their fried pumpkin ball is not that great either. Shrimp dumplings are lacking a bit of flavor. Overall, I would prefer Mong Kok Dim Sum over Three Stars, but Three Stars taste better than some other dimsum stores. Note: cash only read more

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Long line but moves. quality food and price. Fresh since their customer base is strong. read more

Three Star Restaurant - Dimsum menu - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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There are long lines here cuz the patrons are mostly elderly and they are chatty. The workers are slow and chatty too. But the food is good and prices are reasonable. You can be 3rd in line and still wait 15min while everyone goes on and on and on..... The workers don't even care LOL. read more

I was going to Cheung Hing for roast pork when I saw a line at this place. I usually go to Mong Kok but saw a line at this place. I tried the following: 1. Sui Mai - 5 star. I think this is best in the city. 2. Shrimp Dumpling. Ok. Kindav dry? 3. Shrimp and Chive Dumpling. 4 star 4. Fun Goh (peanut and veggie dumpling) 5 star I saw pics of roast duck below but didn't see it when I was getting dim sum. I would definitely come back when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

The food tastes good especially the fried rice noodles and the peanut mochi. The service is really bad though. The inside of the store is small, and people are queuing up outside, the auntie's chichat all the time which makes the queue so long. read more

Had the WORST experience here at 9am on a Friday TLDR: speak canto if you want better service I usually go to Mongkok across the street but this place is newish so I decided to try it out. My gosh I did not know what I was getting into. To preface, I speak Cantonese and Mandarin both fluently, but my native dialect is Mandarin so by default I asked in Mandarin for the shrimp rolls and the lady said they didnt have any, only the ones with nothing in it. I thought that was weird since I could see a plate of rolls with a bright red filling (not shrimp but it was bright red). I then asked her then what's that one and she was like "oh yeah we have the cha siu rolls too" so I'm like okay whatever I guess they ran out. Since it was 2 customers inside at a time, the next customer came in, ordered after me, and I saw and heard the other lady go to the kitchen, yell out in Canto that theres a few left on a new tray and to bring out the last three plates of freshly steamed shrimp rolls for the other lady. But whatever by now my lady already packed my cha siu rolls so I just went with it. (edit after I ate it at home: super hard and obvious it's been sitting there for awhile) Next I ordered my jook in the small soup container and the lady tells me they dont sell it in small. like WHAT? You have the price and the boxes but you don't serve it in small...So now I'm so fed up with her since I could tell she was discriminating against me and asked her in CANTONESE why they have the prices and the boxes if they don't sell it in small? Then she looked at me as if she saw a ghost, and without saying anything proceeded to pack the small box of jook. This whole ordeal ended with her throwing my change on the counter and leaving my items on the counter without putting it in a bag until I asked. Lesson learned: you want good service? learn CANTO before you arrive LOL read more

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Short line when I go on the weekday. Their baked BBQ buns are the best. I have been to about 1/2 of dozen dim sum places and no one have more tastier BBQ buns. The place is clean and service is quick. read more

Three star?? Dang, this place is 4-5 stars in my book!! Succulent dim sum on a warm Friday afternoon is like coming home to mama for me. Sui Mai and Taro root cake are my favs and this place does not disappoint. But the star of the show was the rice noodle. Warm and made fresh. This place rules. Cheap too!! Lunch for 4 was around 30 bucks. As Arnold says: "I'll be back!!" read more

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Was driving by in the afternoon and wanted a snack. Have not been to this Chinese deli in years. Bought a chicken bun and egg yolk bun for a dollar each. These buns are a good size. Not fancy or gourmet. Perfect for afternoon snack! They carry many Chinese deli style items including dim sum. Staff wearing masks and lots of street parking. read more

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Takeout only dim sum spot. Lines can be long and some people have large orders so patience is required. Reasonable street parking around the neighborhood. All the dim sum is decently done and good price performance read more

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Solid, inexpensive, old school, dim sum. Go early in the day because they run out of stuff.

We spotted this place with a line the first time around, so I gotta go back and see what's up...turns out to be pretty legit dim sum! The shrimp dumplings were yum, pan fried chive dumplings were yum, even the pork dumplings aka sui mai were yum! Pictured in my review are the two mentioned plus the peanut dumpling and taro dumpling :) I also checked out their savory fried mochi - they are nice and puffy! I also saw that they had sticky rice balls, so I'll try that next time as well! Be sure to come early or you might have to wait in line! read more

Three Star Restaurant - Tasty dumplings - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

There was a long and slow moving line to this place late Saturday morning, which made me think it was a good candidate for great dim sum. We got a steamed pork bun (my standard metric for dim sum comparison) and a sesame ball (because they were out of scallion pancakes). The pork bun was good, amply sized with light and fluffy pastry, and generally on par with the average dim sum specimen. The sesame bun was new to me. It had a crispy outside and a chewy inside, and a surprise (at least to me) of red bean paste in the middle. All in all, what I ate was fine, but not outstanding. Either I did not get the right items or the long line was attributable to really slow snd inefficient workers at the restaurant (the latter which at least appeared to be true). read more

Three Star Restaurant - Steamed BBQ Pork Bun - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A surprisingly overlooked restaurant. With 2 choices of Chinese lunch box at $7.50/each (was $6.95 late last year), one of a kind in the b area and why so few reviews? The Noriegans must hate me now. Fast, cheap and good. It's hitting 2 with possible short line depends. Dude, just go! Found this place from a local person that somehow gets on my wechat recommendation. I guess all Chinese foodies are somehow linked? Even more crazy. This Sunday, I was first eating in the restaurant across the street from this place, then when I check this local guy's wechat posting on Monday, I recognized he was sitting next to us because my BF's jacket shows up on his pic. I didn't know otherwise, I'm going to give him a big hug. Lunch boxes are the basic. If I make it this far, the special item would be: - Pork offals in spicy sauce. Cold and spicy and crunchy. Def. something a native Cantonese would love. - Pork ears, BF's favor for the weekend NFLs - Definitely the beef tendons (牛腩) with daikon. The pieces are so big that I have to cut them into 3-4 regular size pieces. It's the best to be added to any spicy ramen (especially the Chinese spicy instant ramens). OMG it's a bomb. Buy more if you are not from this area. Beef tendons are good for freezing and microwave whenever. Food has ended here and politic starts. It was a long line so while waiting, I was approached by this Chinese girl asking what's so good here with the line. Turned out she helps the guy next to her and who's running for SF mayor. I don't remember how we got to Chino Yang, the SF rapper who criticize London Breed in a rap song and was threatened to take down the song. I live here for over 20 years, this is the first time I've heard about someone is asked to take down a rap song, who is also a BLM supporter. And even better, the threaten conversation about if the song is not taken down then Yang's restaurant may catch fire was taped. Check it out if you are interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMQs8tURqbE read more

Their dim sum is pretty good! Forgot to take pictures because I was very hungry, haha! Went here at around 12noon, luckily the line was short, but when I finished buying there was a long line in front of the store. They accept cash only, most of their dim sum and dishes are cold, that's why only three stars. Make sure you ask for fork read more

I picked up a couple stuffed veggies earlier today and they were decent. But two pieces per order seemed a bit chintzy. Three stars kinda fits. They were one of very few open places today. read more

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This nearby dim sum place has become our go to for quality and good value. the only downside is the grumpy and condescending staff and their allowance of people to cut in front of others. There is frequently a line outside this place even in the mid-afternoon. Most people are respectful of the queue, but at times (usually lols) cut in front pretending that they are just looking but instead they were sent by their family and order ahead of everyone else. They have been chastised by those in line however they seem immune and the restaurant staff allows this type of behavior. Most of the time the staff is courteous but if you get an older woman with short hair, be on your toes. She has no patience and if you don't know exactly what you want she rushes you and is condescending and tosses your change on the metal counter. That said, the dim sum is really good. read more

The baked pork bun and siomai are really good. Small place but the taste and price are good..

I always come here for their plump and juicy siu mai. Shrimp dumpling are standard. Always a line during breakfast hours until 1pm.

There was a line out the door which seemed like a good sign but I think it's just cause they're kind of slow. I got some shumai and har gow to go. The shumai are solid. No real complaints. The hargow are kind of mealy though. As the name would suggest, three stars is about right. read more

Very solid dim sum spot in the Sunset district. I always enjoy the food here and look forward to whenever my parents bring it over! You know it must be good when there is always a line out the door. Cash only read more