Wan Kee Restaurant

There is a specific kind of culinary magic that only happens in the cramped, loud, steam-filled…read morejoints of San Francisco. And if it's chicken wings your soul is screaming for, let's be honest: there isn't a single place in this town that can compete with San Tung. This recipe? It's completely off the hook. It is sweet, it is tangy, and it is utterly, shamelessly irresistible to the human tongue. It completely defies the pedestrian flavors that everyone else in this city is pushing. This isn't just food; it's a lifestyle choice. It's my drug of choice. What you've got here is a beautiful, bastardized combination of Chinese and Korean BBQ engineering. But let's get one thing straight: the secret isn't some mythical blend of eleven herbs and Chinese spices. No, it boils down to something far more primal: the type of chicken that San Tung purchases. They are looking for something very specific--the precise age, the exact size of the bird. And that? That is something they will absolutely never share with you. Like the formula for Coca-Cola, they guard that secret with a beautiful, paranoid intensity. Now, the people I really miss in this room are Charles and his wife. They split off from this sit-down paradise years ago and carved out their own gig right next door--San Tung 2. They took the crown and put themselves on the map for those wings. It was a beautiful, tightly run family affair--full-on mafia style. Whatever traffic drove through this side of town, they weren't here for the scenery; they were here for the wings. ST2 might be gone now, but the dream? The dream continues to thrive right here. So whenever that craving hits, do yourself a favor. Make your way over to this room. You'll thank me later.

they did an amazing job with getting the queue sat at the end of the night. you may have to share…read moretables with other parties but hey if u get in u get in right? it's a bustling restaurant that is on the move with a classic chinese restaurant feel. we got eggplant stir fry, chicken wings, signature soup, and cold beef peanut noodles. my personal favorites were the cold noodles and the chicken wings! rich vibrant flavors and big portions. my boyfriend loves the eggplant and soup! not my style but if you like the chinese thick sauce and soups, these are very good according to the mans ‍

Noodles w/ Peanut Sauce ($18)

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Noodles w/ Peanut Sauce ($18)

Four Kings 四大天王

4.2(478 reviews)

2.3 mi•Chinatown

Amazing service! I…read morecame as a party of 2 at 5:20 (just before opening) on a Saturday night and we were the last party to be seated as the first round of walk-ins! We got seated right by the window, so lovely! The ambiance is so nice and the decor is so cozy and cool. We got the free peanuts and cucumber salad first- so flavorful and a nice way to whet our appetite. The scallop vermicelli was SO buttery and flavorful. I wanted another order!! The claypot rice came steaming hot and full of meats! Get something to cut it with! The black bean clams were delicious but a tad salty so it's nice to have with the claypot, or even an order of veggies and plain rice! We ended our meal with shaved ice that was layered with black bean, custard, and boba! So refreshing and a perfect end! I would come back 10000%

Five of us dined here to celebrate a birthday. According to the one who managed to get the…read morereservation, it's quite popular and the reservation is one of the coveted ones in SF. Anyway, having tried it, I can say it was good, but not so good that I'd expend that much energy to secure the reservation. Have to say, service was really great. Servers were attentive without being overbearing, which is always welcome. We ordered several dishes and dined, as they suggested, family style. To start, we were given two complimentary dishes, the roasted peanuts and the smashed cucumbers; both were nice appetizers. We ordered the Chiu Chow green beans, the Mongolian beef noodles, the claypot rice with lop cheung and bacon, the salt 'n peppa prawns, and the whole fried petrale sole, the last two being on the day's "specials" board. The winning dish was definitely the green beans. All the food was good, but seemed to be a bit overly salted and highly spiced. The piece of beef I had from the Mongolian beef noodles was tender, but one of my friends thought her piece was a bit tough and too chewy; we all thought the beef could have been cut into smaller or thinner pieces. We also shared two desserts since it was a birthday celebration (there are only three options offered). We had the red bean shaved ice and the mango pudding. Both were good (not "oh, boy, yummy" good, but good). Nice to try. The price wasn't outrageous ($200 including tax and tip), but I think this will be a "been there, done that" experience for me unless a friend absolutely wants to go again.

2.5 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill

View of kitchen

Creamy potato salad with tofu dressing

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Sichuan cabbage (@joeynht)

606

4.6(635 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Takes reservations

606 took over the legendary New Sun Hong Kong spot--a neighborhood staple since 1989 known for its…read moreiconic hanging floating books outside on Broadway. It has been reimagined by the next generation of the family as a vibrant reboot that honors tradition while bringing fresh energy to Chinatown/North Beach. I came back tonight to sit down for a full meal, and the house was completely full--I love seeing them do so well! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by one of the owners, Eugene. He was super friendly, welcoming, and focused on making sure we got seated. His hospitality genuinely can't be beaten anywhere; he immediately made us feel like family. Thankfully, a couple of tables were finishing up their checks, and he had us seated in no time. We ordered the wonton noodle soup, seafood fried noodles, and garlic Chinese spinach, and the food came out fast! Everything tasted great, and unlike so many restaurants nowadays that serve individual-sized portions under the guise of "family style," 606's portions are huge and wonderfully generous. Wonton Noodle Soup: The broth was flavorful without being overly salty, and the wontons were packed with plump, tender shrimp--they definitely don't skimp on ingredients! Seafood Fried Noodles: Executed perfectly with just the right amount of savory sauce so the noodles retained that satisfying crispy, crunchy texture. Garlic Chinese Spinach: Cooked just right--not too soft and not undercooked. I'm so glad we came back to sit down and dine in. Not only do Eugene and his team make you feel right at home, but the food is fantastic, hearty, and full of heart. Highly recommend!

My family and I decided to stop by 606 for a bite to eat before heading to the Giants game, and…read morewe're so glad we did! We ordered the sesame chicken and salt and pepper shrimp, and everything was delicious, full of flavor and perfectly prepared. The service was also excellent and made the experience even better. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back. Highly recommend 606 if you're in San Francisco!

Voted Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the USA! Thank you Yelp and our wonderful and supportive customers!

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Chong Qing Xiao Mian

4.1(1.4k reviews)

2.5 mi•Chinatown

Incredible and even more incredible service --5/5…read more -- we got the beef noodle soup, Dan Dan noodles and the pork belly

We were in the area for the Chinatown Night Market and was craving some type of soup. Chong Qing…read moreXiao Mian popped up as a top rated spot and since it was in the area, we decided to check it out. The restaurant is pretty small, so we had to wait around 10 minutes before being seated. Service was quick & food came out in a short amount of time. We got the: - sweet and sour pork ribs: way more sweet than sour, but still tasty regardless - spicy beef noodle soup: imo this was pretty spicy for me and the only flavor that I could taste was the spice, but my friend (who is a spice lover) thought this was just perfect so would recommend for the spice lovers out there! also the amount of meat given for this dish was mouth-watering - dan dan noodles - loved this dish!! super tasty and the broth was a meaty flavors with hints of spice which was perfect for me! i also loved the minced pork on top. only con was that I wished it had a bit more veggies like radish or more cabbage The ambiance of the restaurant is amazing and it overall was very uniquely decorated. Would come here again!

3.0 mi•Russian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf

Interior

Single Cooked Noodle Soup

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Beanjello in red chili sauce

Palette Tea House

4.1(2k reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Speaks Mandarin

The food was delicious and the service was great. We had the Duck, Pork Bao, Lobster dumplings and…read morechicken dumplings. Their Oolong tea is amazing. Our waiter was great at explaining the menu, and was great at accommodating our toddler.

Is there a law that says food can't taste THIS good without some sort of warning label? You know,…read moresomething along the lines of: "WARNING: Excessive deliciousness may cause your brain to go into shock from an overload of endorphins." No? Well, there SHOULD be one at this restaurant! We stopped by for some Sunday dim sum, and DAMN! Did this place knock it out of the park! First off, the ambiance was AMAZING! Sitting outside next to the ocean with that cool coastal breeze rolling through on a beautiful Sunday afternoon? Chef's kiss! Honestly, the weather alone was already setting us up for a great experience before the excellent service. But the food? Oh, it took things to a whole different level! Steamed Dumplings (XLB): 100/10!!! The flavors were absolutely SPOT ON! The skin was incredibly thin and delicate, making every bite a perfect balance of juicy filling and soft wrapper. Just the right thickness to soak up a little dipping sauce without overpowering the dumpling itself. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! The Rest of the Dim Sum: Everything pictured below absolutely delivered! Not a single disappointing dish in the bunch. Black Swan Taro Puff: Now THIS was probably the most interesting dish I had during the entire meal! The texture was unlike anything else we ordered, but the filling? DIVINE! The combination of century egg and chicken created this incredible explosion of savory flavors. It's one of those combinations you wouldn't necessarily expect to work so beautifully together, but somehow, it just DOES! Every bite was a little adventure. Absolutely loved the creativity behind this one! Peking Duck: Let's just say a picture is worth a thousand words. 10/10. NO NOTES! Final Thoughts: Between the incredible food, beautiful oceanfront ambiance, and that perfect Sunday afternoon breeze, this was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and the flavors were just phenomenal. I genuinely cannot wait to return to San Francisco, even if it's just for another meal here! And seriously, someone needs to look into that warning label. This level of deliciousness should come with a disclaimer!

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YH-Beijing Duck House

I have been here close to 10 times in the last year -- so surprised I haven't reviewed it yet?…read more My order is always the general tso's chicken, veggie chowmein & depending on the weather the hot/sour soup. Always request for chilli oil (love this on my noodles). This is truly my comfort meal! I crave this after a long tiring week and it instantly rejuvenates me. I almost always dine-in and service is always great. Excellent for groups of all sizes - I brought 11 of my friends here once and we were able to get a res 2 days in advance! Overall, only good things!

Great Peking duck, but the rest of the menu was disappointing. They seem to have dishes from every…read moreregion of China, but not done well. Good service.

Peking Duck 北京烤鴨

Beijing roast duck 北京烤鸭 Limited amount served each day. Pre-order with reservation only. Thank you!

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Beijing roast duck 北京烤鸭 Limited amount served each day. Pre-order with reservation only. Thank you!

Z & Y Peking Duck

4.5(1.7k reviews)

2.5 mi•Chinatown

Family-owned & operated

Private events

I highly suggest making a reservation if you want to stop in for Peking Duck!…read moreI made a reservation for 2 people at 2:15pm on a Thursday with a note requesting a whole Peking Duck. Remember to leave a note in your reservation!

We had the peking duck (half), kung pao chicken, and crab + pork dumplings. Everything was amazing…read more The skin alone from the peking duck had our mouths watering. The chicken in the kung pao was so so tender and the vegetables were perfect textures and added some crunch. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back at a later date. Place was packed out the door and for good reason!

"北京烤鸭""Peking Duck."

Peking Duck with Caviar 北京烤鸭

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Black Pepper Beef Ribs 低温慢煮的黑椒牛肋骨 | Chinese Restaurant | San Francisco

Hon's Wun-Tun House

4.1(732 reviews)

2.4 mi•Chinatown

Came here for lunch on Saturday and waited about 15 minutes for a table for 4…read more We ordered the wonton soup and it was both soothing and filling. We also got their signature rice rolls with meat inside and they were quite delicious. My friend who lives in the area said they make limited batches of the rice rolls per day, so I'd recommend not going too late to ensure they still have some left! Overall, I'd definitely return here if I were visiting SF Chinatown!

Got this place as a rec for Chinatown from a friend. We were in the area for an evening in the city…read moreand decided to check it out. We got seated right away when we came in at 6 pm ish on a Tuesday night. It's a no-frills kind of place, and indeed our wonton noodle soup came out FAST! Like 5 minutes. It wasn't bad, but also not exceptional or the best I've had. It did taste fresh but not piping hot, and the wonton and noodles themselves were kind of what I expected. Broth was good. The salted egg yolk pumpkin and prawn though was delish! A nice fun break from the soup, especially with a bowl of rice. Good casual vibes for eating with family or friends. I'm not sure I'd go out of the way for this place, but solid place for a filling meal.

2.6 mi•North Beach/Telegraph Hill

Interior, there's more seating behind that partition.

Braised Tofu + Seafood in Clay Pot

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E1. 港式鮮蝦雲吞麵 Hong Kong Style Wuntun Noodle Soup

Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge

4.4(962 reviews)

Recently came by and dined outside with my little pup. I had such a great time enjoying their NA…read morecocktail, Garden & Grove with all the dim sum dishes. Aside from wishing this drink to be a little bit more sour, I love this type of seedlip NA beverages. For those that enjoy alcohol and can have it, Osmanthus DSL serves some great whisky pairings with dim sum. They also have a great list of tea which I didn't partake on this occasion. Great service and I enjoyed people watching from sitting outside this Broadway street facing restaurant. Located on Broadway and Kearny (next to the Peter Macchiarini steps).

Gave this a try for late breakfast or lunch while in town. Service was very prompt and easy to get…read morea table. Had soup dumplings, pork and shrimp sui mai and lastly Szechuan boiled beef in flaming chili oil. All were pretty good. Really liked the soup as it was the real deal with peppercorns and all. Would go back and try more things off the menu next time in town. Just was a light lunch so didn't experiment too much.

2.6 mi•Financial District

Salted egg lava bun

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Garlic noodles

Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.0(2k reviews)

Outdoor seating

Happy hour specials

Classic Chinese food done very well. Overall, this place is busy and parking is hard to find even…read morewith two garages! But the effort is worth it. The food is delicious and on a high level. I even went 45 minutes out of my way just to go there. Just be aware that if you want the dim sum experience there is much more during lunch. FOOD: Wonderful. We had a wide variety of food. Honey BBQ Pork, Peking Roast Duck, Harborview Beef, Baked BBQ Bun, Xiao Long Bao, Kung Pao Chicken, and Garlic Honey Chicken. Honey BBQ Pork was surprisingly good! Loved it. Roast duck was exactly what a good Chinese restaurant should serve which is NOT a given. Baked BBQ Bun was excellent (not to be confused with cha siu bao which has a different texture and taste). Garlic Honey Chicken was terrific. Similar to orange chicken but a bit more sweet and a tiny bit less tangy. Not really garlicky at all. Kung Pao Chicken was good but not exceptional and the Harborview Beef was tasty but a lot like teriyaki beef jerky. I think it was way overcooked. SERVICE: Good portions and packaged really well. We did take out and they had it packaged and ready on time. Too bad they don't have it available downstairs so you have to either wait for the literal two person elevator or climb up and down the stairs. COST: A bit pricey but at least you get what you paid for. It's hard to find this high quality Chinese food so if you're lucky enough, go and try it. My favorite is still Begoni Bistro in Chinatown but this one is definitely worth it and I might change my mind if I get to try the lunch!

I came by for an early Tuesday dinner for 3. Although we didn't have a reservation, we were still…read moreable to be seated and quickly. The restaurant has a bit of a nicer / upscale ambiance (so wish I'd dressed nicer but alas). We ordered the bbq pork buns, Szechuan spicy sauce cold chicken, half roasted duck with wraps, braised tofu with vegetables, and these scallion spinach noodles. BBQ Pork Buns: I loved the bbq pork buns. The bun itself was kind of light and slightly sweet (reminded me of the pineapple buns at Mei Lai Wah in NYC), and the pork inside was tasty as well. Szechuan Spicy Sauce Cold Chicken: Then we got the cold chicken, which was not bad. The chicken itself was really tender but I do feel like the sauce wasn't anything special - it tasted very similar to store bought Lao Gan Ma, with only a very slight, imperceptible difference. Roasted Duck w/Wraps: These were quite solid - the skin was thin, crispy, with the fat largely removed. I was slightly expecting the thinner authentic wraps vs. the thicker bao buns but these were still good. Scallion Spinach Noodles: These were probably my least favorite. They were lacking in flavor (had to ask for some salt). With salt, it was maybe slightly better? The noodles have a scallion flavor that is just sooo light and subtle, it tastes plain. And so, if I came back, I'd definitely opt for a different noodle dish. Braised Tofu w/Vegetables: Lastly, we all unanimously enjoyed this dish. It was a generous portion of tofu, and the sauce was rich that was easily soaked up by the tofu and vegetables. There were a few shiitake mushrooms that soaked up the flavor amazingly that I wished there were more. However, it's pretty typical vs. other cheaper Chinese restaurants, so I don't know if there was anything necessarily standout about it if you've had this before. Still enjoyed it of course. Overall, we had a nice dinner that we were all pretty full from. That being said, our bill actually wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be especially for SF (came out to little bit less than $50 per person including the 18% service charge they put in). I think the food was quite good, but unless I'm explicitly wanting to go for the more upscale vibe, I'd probably opt for a cheaper more mom-and-pop Chinese restaurant as the food quality would likely be pretty similar.

Black Sesame Mochi with Grated Peanut

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Baked Coffee Lava Buns with Crunchy Sugar Crust

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J. A.

144

4 years ago

If you're looking for delicious Chinese cuisine in San Francisco's Mission district, Wan Kee Restaurant is a hidden gem that's definitely worth checking out. As a satisfied customer for over two years, I can confidently say that Wan Kee offers great service with a personal touch from the owner, affordable prices, and generous portions of food. The atmosphere is cozy, with pleasing music in the background, making it a perfect spot for a casual meal or gathering with friends and family. What sets Wan Kee apart is the owner's generosity when it comes to filling your plate. The portions of food are truly generous, and the flavors are authentic and delightful. read more

Ron C.

16 years ago

Quick. Cheap. Tasty. Clean. Friendly. An excellent place to stop for lunch.

Tim A.

114

14 years ago

Really friendly service, good food!

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