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    Black pepper sauce pork cutlet
    Nicholas k.

    A nice little addition to the neighborhood. This place is in the old location of Shabu restaurant so it is realitively small. It's a hong Kong style cafe and the menu is limited in options but so far, it has been good. We ordered the tomatoes pork chop and black pepper pork chop. Black pepper sauce was sooo good. I have never had a sauce like this before. We wished the pork was deep fried longer because it was a little under and wasn't crispy. The tomatoe sauce pork chop was bomb. I am absolutely getting this again. Looking forward to try more items at this place.

    Beef Chow Fun
    Andrew Y.

    Was excited to see that there was a new Hong Kong style cafe in SF! Came here on Saturday at noon and there was a short line. There is a kiosk where you can order takeout and behind that is the waitlist. Tried a few of classic dishes and overall they were decent. Wonton Noodle Soup(7/10) - A decent bowl of wonton noodles. Egg noodles were nice and bouncy and the wontons were a good size and it was topped with yellow chives and some lettuce. The soup was okay...it was a tad sweet. Beef Chow Fun(7/10) - Noodles were good, beef was tender and the wok hay was present and seasoning was lacking a bit. Shrimp and Pork Sui Mai(8/10) - Came out piping hot and was juicy. Very flavorful pork with bouncy shrimp topped with some roe. Black Pepper Sauce Chicken Thigh(7/10) - Decent dish. The chicken thigh was really good and wasn't dry. I wish the black pepper sauce had more flavor...it lacked that punch from black pepper. Baked Pork Chop Rice with White Sauce (7.5/10) - A good rendition of the baked pork chop rice. The pork chop tender and flavorful. The dish was very cheese forward...there was a lot of cheese. Rice was okay, a bit mushy. Service was a bit slow, since they're still working out the kinks. The dishes did take awhile to come out. Pricing is pretty good for the portion sizes(except for the Beef Chow Fun, that was a bit smaller that I'd hope). I would give it some time for them to hopefully improve and will give them a try again!

    Truffle beef fried rice ($14), lemon tea ($4)
    Vanessa O.

    Don't want to brave the crowds at Supreme Dumpling in the mall? Look no further than this new Hong Kong cafe + dim sum spot in Lakeside. Because it's in Lakeside Village, it's super easy parking. Bilingual English and Cantonese servers and cooks. I always prefer when I can understand what's being said, so I felt right at home. Servers are young and welcoming, but you can tell this is a very new restaurant. Gold utensils and cups, but utensils are super smudged so I cleaned them with a napkin and water and then they were super shiny. Food, however, is on point, thanks to the Cantonese speaking cooks who look like my great aunts and uncles. Our dim sum selections were solid! Siu mai (3/$6), har gow (3/$6.8), steamed egg yolk lava buns (2/$6). Few places in SF seem to get these staples right, however especially for a spot that's not purely dim sum, I was pleasantly surprised--I'd get these again in a heartbeat. Actually, I did immediately order more siu mai since my soon-to-be first grader gobbled up an order before I could get a taste. She also happily ate the side of plain udon I ordered for her lol. Truffle beef fried rice ($14) - truffle is super light; this is more of the typical soy sauce-forward fried rice. But it was nice and homey and I happily ate it. Beef was sliced in small pieces which is good since it's your typical not as tender beef that's often in chow fun. Appreciated the small slices of Chinese broccoli which gave color as well as the slight crunch for texture in each bite. I'd order this again, however I was disappointed that there were no pieces of mushroom--a few bits would go a long way! Lemon tea ($4) had plenty of lemon slices and you could taste the honey. Would def get this again too. It was relatively bustling at 2pm on Fri, so I wonder if it already tends to get more crowded. Easily one of the better restaurants in the immediate area, and they can expect to see my daughter and I back for at least a couple weekday visits before school begins. Hope they will offer delivery and reservations soon!

    HK Baked Pork Chop Rice ($15)
    Cherylynn N.

    You know those cringe-y, cheesy AF Dhar Mann short films? "Don't judge a book by its cover...." "So, you see...." Name alone, I judged. I thought "Wok Up" was going to be a mid Americanized Chinese resto but I was so wrong. Soft opening last week, Wok Up took over Shabu House (same owner) serving delicious HK Cafe (cha chaan teng) fare. Currently open for takeout and dine in only. Soft opening hours: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 9 pm everyday. Closed Tuesday. M E N U HK Cafe Fare and Cantonese Dim Sum. One pager but menu will be expanding. Wallet-friendly with nothing over $15. Cc's accepted. F O O D * HK Baked Pork Chop Rice ($15): https://tinyurl.com/27338b6f My litmus test for any new HK cafe is this comfort dish with British roots. A bed of egg fried rice topped with panko crusted, marinated boneless pork chop that's juicy and flavorful, smothered in a creamy tomato sauce with a nice balance of tang and savory sweetness. Finished with mozzarella cheese for that extra satisfying richness. SO good! Enough for two to share. * Black Pepper Chicken Thigh Rice Plate ($14): https://tinyurl.com/ym37mjxj This took us by surprise, the marinated skin-on chicken thigh was deliciously juicy with a charred flavor. Served with a thick and spicy black pepper sauce, steamed rice, and crisp broccoli florets. * Po Tat: Portuguese Egg Tart (2 pc-$6): https://tinyurl.com/5ecpa67c Flaky crust with a smooth custard filling and caramelized top. Not too sweet. Decent but I prefer a more jiggly custard. S E R V I C E Friendly and customer-oriented, Aaron (manager?) was great about checking in and asking for feedback. Prompt food service, we received both our dishes in about 10 minutes. A M B I A N C E Newly renovated space with about dozen tables and open kitchen. P A R K I N G Easy metered parking. Overall, Wok Up is a great addition to Lakeside. If you're looking for wallet-friendly, HK comfort food with generous portions, give this new small business a try!

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    Allena C.

    I came across this new spot on Yelp and decided to give it a try! This HK cafe is clean and modern with a kiosk to place your order in the front for food to go. If you're eating in, grab a table for dine-in service. They just opened last week, according to the gentleman who took our order and served us. ***OUR PICKS*** BEEF CHOW FUN ~ noodles were good, but sadly the beef was on the tough side. Wok hay was good and it was seasoned just right. 4/5 BRAISED BEEF EGG NOODLE SOUP ~ the beef was not your typical beef brisket, but possibly the shank/leg section. It was well seasoned compared to the rest of the dish, but kind of dry even in soup. The beef was too lean for my liking, though the noodles were perfectly crisp and blanched just the way I like them! Wish it had bok choy as there were only a few pieces of cooked lettuce. I was told that the noodles were supposed to be udon and he asked if egg noodles were ok for me. The menu said egg noodles, so I was expecting egg noodles. It seems their menu may be changing to different noodles in the near future. 3.5/5 BAKED CHICKEN THIGH RICE PLATE WITH TOMATO SAUCE ~ my partner ordered this and enjoyed the cheesey rice and tomato sauce. However, the chicken was marinated with 5 spice. The chicken is usually lightly seasoned with neutral spices like salt, pepper and possibly garlic powder. We felt the cheesy tomato sauce didn't mesh well with 5 spice. It played an odd number on our tastebuds. 3/5 PORTUGUESE EGG TARTS ~ you get 2 tarts for $6. A bit pricier than a Chinese bakery! But I wanted to try it. The crust was flakey and buttery though not a lot of crust. Custard was not very rich or creamy. It was more like a regular egg tart than a Portuguese egg tart, just burnt on top. I think I'll stick to getting tarts from a bakery. 3/5 With high ratings from a handful of people, I guess I had high expectations. I hate to be the one to give it 4 stars. The food is actually 3.5 stars. The service was attentive, so I upped it to 4 stars. I just felt some things could have been better. Maybe they're working out the kinks like most new restaurants. Hopefully they will make some improvements for better results. Wishing them the best of luck for their new cafe!

    Pork with tomato sauce over rice. Delicious!
    Ray B.

    We had the fortunate pleasure of eating here during its first few weeks of opening. I'm sure they're still working out the kinks, but we didn't notice any. The food, service, and pricing were spot on, and I can't see what else they could do to improve. We had their pork with tomato sauce and fish with black pepper sauce - both were delicious and perfectly cooked. To end our meal, we had their egg tarts, which were fresh, hot, and also very good. Would love to return to try other dishes. BB

    Typhoon Pork Tenderloin
    Da Kat A.

    This place opens recently. We came to try it and it's pretty crowded. We had to wait for a table. The place is clean. The decor is modern and simple. Their dim sum is steaming hot and delicious. The wonton noodles dish is excellent. The wonton is awesome, the noodles are cooked just right and the broth is flavorful. This dish tastes just like the ones I had in HK. The baked fish filet over rice with tomato sauce and the stired-fried noodles with soy sauce are both good. We also had a couple of the small plates: The Typhoon pork tenderloin dish and the Stir- Fried Cauliflowers with Beef are both tasty. For dessert, the Portuguese egg tart is crunchy outside and soft inside. Definitely will come back to try other dishes at this authentic HK cafe.

    Truffle Beef Fried Rice
    Jackson C.

    New Hong Kong Style Cafe just opened here on Ocean Ave in the Sunset District. The interior is clean and modern. The menu prices look reasonable and fair compared to other HK style cafes. I do wish there were more menu options but perhaps it's relatively new. Trying out the HK style milk tea is a must try when you are visiting any HK style cafe and this one was really solid. The drink had a strong tea flavor and was not too sweet. We also ordered the baked pork chop rice. The portions weren't huge but adequate for lunch. The pork chop is initially deep fried and then baked over fried rice with a tomato based sauce and cheese. The pork chops were tender but wish they were a little more crunchier. The sauce was slightly sweet with a fresh tomato taste. Nothing special on the fried rice which could use a little more egg. Personally, I liked the truffle beef fried rice the most. It was a unique dish with bites of beef mixed in with truffle. Really satisfying and you can taste the "wok hey." :)

    Pork chop with tomato sauce over rice
    Melissa L.

    We stopped by for lunch on a weekend and parking was easy to find nearby. Waiters were attentive and setting is clean and modern using turbo stove and machine to do all the cooking . Love the juicy tender pork chop over toasty fried rice with flavorful tomato sauce that didn't taste like ketchup . Nice portion too . 5/5 The beef brisket noodle soup ( replace with won ton noodles as they didn't have the egg noodle). Beef was tender, would prefer some green veggies and wide noodles. 3.5/5 Lemon tea - 3.7/5

    Mike C.

    Expectations can be fleeting. I should have fled after reading the menu, a two-sided one page sheet (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=rT410_I5kwE522HvthzUVQ), (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=DIKoseAsc3266nJuOoGJUw). This business came up out of curiosity as I was a frequent diner at the previous business known for their hot pot. In seeing the reviews especially from one of my favorite reads Cherylynn N. (https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=eKUGKQRE-Ywi5dY55_zChg), it was a priority to try given her opinion. After a busy day of errands, office work, and home tasks, I made a point to come here just after they opened on a cool December Thursday evening. I was a bit surprised that it was totally empty and was given my choice of tables. I picked one near the expediting station since that was the nearest two-seat table. After studying the menu and NOT seeing the popular dishes that caught my eyes, I pivoted. I started with the braised beef broth with noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=TUZ2hOX_WHgaLmbKK05FaA) after being offered a choice of flat rice noodle also; there were small tender pieces of stew like beef pieces, mostly lean. The noodles were on the thin side and soft in texture, not the HK thin chewy noodles. The broth was clear and clean tasting with small pieces of ginger as a garnish as well as two large slices of white oyster mushrooms. It was okay but didn't stand out. I would probably enjoy the spicy braised beef noodle soup more as it was pretty much a one note dish. I also tried the Bang Bang chicken wings (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=6O2PlUPJB7hCShq_r2vXEg). The Chinese description matches that of the famed spicy wings on Irving Street. It was served temperature, smoking hot while being mildly spicy with a light and sticky sauce. The mix of both wing type pieces were crunchy and nicely flavored. I finished about half as the soup noodles were filling. In walking in, I noticed an order station just before the kitchen and was confused whether there was wait service or an order and be seated eatery. A young gal greeted me and gave me my choice of tables. A gentleman asked me what I wanted to drink and I opted for cold water. The wait staff were present but mostly mulling by the cashier and expediting area. Part way into my meal, I asked the man when did the menu change and why. Apparently, the chef left and the new menu started about two weeks ago (early December). The room is clean and updated from the previous shabu please and much brighter. However, coming in wanting to try the baked pork chop rice, JK milk tea, and other items from the old menu that people complimented. The young lady said they have the old recipes and the ownership is the same but I likely won't return unless those menu options return.

    Wonton noodle soup
    Denis K.

    Delicious and attentive. Had dinner with Mom and they gave us hot water to drink. Ordering was easy with QR code at table and paper menu was also offered if we wanted it. Baked Pork rice/spaghetti with red or white sauce were both delicious. Tried both sauces at 2 separate occasions. Truffle beef fried rice was great. You can taste the truffle oil. Offering something different from other cafes. Wonton noodle had soft dumplings and spongy egg noodles. Noodle made just right. Typhoon Pork Tenderloin. my only suggestion would be to served with rice on side with a side bowl of broth. Serve it like a Lo-mein. The pork is good but a little dry therefore the broth. Without rice, the plate is incomplete as they charge similar pricing to their full rice/spaghetti plates. Staff was courteous and offered service whenever you look over at them. Dining room is very nice and clean. Street parking was plentiful. Constant flow of take out orders with people popping in and out. Side tip: If you're dining in. free parking at meters starts at 6pm right outside.

    Abel A.

    Good choice for takeout. Decent amount of options. Also restaurant looks like a nice, clean spot. Next time I think we'll eat in. Service was average at best.

    Lava bun
    Katy C.

    I want to gate keep this place but I really hope they do well and succeed. It's hard to find a good tomato baked pork chop rice and this place hit the spot. The pork was so soft and juicy with an amazing sauce. The wontons were a little small but the sauce on top was soo good. The beef truffle rice was so fragrant and an awesome twist on a classic. We ordered the lava buns for dessert and it was a great way to end dinner. The staff is so nice and attentive. I definitely will be back.

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    Grab-and-go

    This mom and pop restaurant was great, you know it's good when their kids are also there…read more Everything in this place was super delicious. We had the rice noodle, won ton noodle soup, hk milk tea, pig feet and braised beef noodle soup, & soybean milk. Will come back again!

    Food: 3.0 | Service: 4.75 | Ambiance: 3.50…read more Hours: M-T-W: 10AM-2:30PM THU-F-SA-SU: 10AM-10PM NOODLE STOP at Noriega & 21st Avenue, off 19th Avenue offers plethora of Cantonese fresh noodles soups, plates, and appetizers. Homey comfort noodle soups. Regulars are the norm here. C5 - BRAISED PORK TROTTERS & BEEF BRISKET LO MEIN, BABY BOK CHOI, GREEN ONION GARNISH. Accompanied w/bowl of the house broth. The broth was okay but a bit too much white pepper for me. And I like white pepper. Flavors were meh but both pork trotters and beef brisket could have been more tender. Especially the pork trotters. Their HOUSEMADE CHILI OIL saved the day! A23 - GREEN ONION PANCAKES (葱油饼) - This was light, nice and crispy, not too oily. Tasty but not sure housemade. LO PAU BEI (SWEETHEART CAKE 老婆饼) - Not sure if they offer this regularly but looked good and fresh. Fillings were TRADITIONAL WINTER MELON, COCONUT, CHESTNUT, UBE, RED BEAN, SESAME. Took home two each of TRADITIONAL WINTER MELON, COCONUT, UBE! If in the neighborhood, I'd do a return visit for their variety of fresh noodles alone and other combos. P.S. I did take home some of that HOUSEMADE CHILI OIL!

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    NS SF Noriega: Menu - Interior, small
    NS SF Noriega: Menu - Interior, small
    B4 Stewed Beef Brisket with rice noodles
    B4 Stewed Beef Brisket with rice noodles
    Salt and Pepper Fried Tofu

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    Salt and Pepper Fried Tofu
    Ming Kee Restaurant

    Ming Kee Restaurant

    4.0
    (265 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Ming Kee Restaurant was on my bookmark after seeing a Instagram post on cheap eats, although I was…read moreexpecting Ming Kee to be at San Fran's Chinatown. It wasn't, after circling around for parking, we finally found a spot in residential and walked to MK. The line were line, busy out the door, but staff tends to get it moving, once I got to the front, the lady takes your order and gives you a ticket. The menu is not posted on the board, it only has roasted meat prices. The menu is really simple, a no frill place just for simple roasted meats and rice plate lunch. I got the combo of shoyu chicken & roast duck ($15.) I remember the video I saw was for $10. cheap eats for lunch specials, but I think that prices is no more. Everything moved pretty quick after I got my ticket. & the verdict, Love how the color of the chicken and duck, the combo plate was great portion, more than enough for the 2, the shoyu chicken and roast duck was pretty tasty, meaty, tender served on rice and veggies, which was Chinese Cabbage ( Won Bok) which I love, they went great together. I LOVED the ginger garlic sauce, luckily I got 2 extra ( @.50) on side. This sauce is bomb, way better than what I had back on Oahu. I need more of this sauce & They take credit cards here! No dine in, simply just take out!

    Food is affordable and delicious…read more However, staff is rude and service is absolutely terrible. Do not order for a party here - they charge you $3 each for the physical trays which should come with the order... (otherwise, how do you take the food with you?) The place is very busy, and definitely feels like they want you in and out. The restaurant is pretty dingy as well and you definitely don't feel welcomed.

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    Inside
    Duck over rice
    Duck over rice
    Duck over rice

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    Duck over rice
    Hon’s Wun-Tun House

    Hon’s Wun-Tun House

    3.5
    (154 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    + Pan fried buns, xiao long bao, green onion pancake are all amazing. Pan fried buns and xiao long…read morebao are juicy with generous fillings. The green onion pancake is crispy and flaky with the perfect amount of green onions. + Fast service. At 11:30am on a Saturday, we were seated right away. The food was served hot within 10 minutes of ordering. Servers are responsive to our requests. + The interior is modern and clean and spacious, which is less common for a Chinese restaurant in San Francisco. + Will definitely come back and bring friends. + Street parking. A great addition to the Irving / Outer Sunset food scene.

    3.5/5 Hon's Won-Ton house is an SF classic, and my friend…read morehighly recommended it for its wonton mee. I got the chance to stop by this Outer sunset location recently and try it for myself. The shop is quite spacious and even though I went on a weekday, there were a steady stream of customers, many of which were older Chinese folks. Always a good sign! Service was friendly though a little slower than I expected. I got the beef brisket wonton noodles. These looked deceptively simple, just noodles, meat, and wontons in broth. The broth was almost overly salty with a fish-forward savory taste, but it gave the springy, firm, thin egg noodles a lot of flavor. The beef brisket was decently tender, but definitely still a bit stringy (honestly might just be inherent to this cut of beef). The wontons were my favorite part of this bowl, they were plump and super juicy, with tender, flavorful pork and shrimp. Overall, the prices were pretty steep for something that I could reasonably replicate at home, but those wontons were undeniably fantastic. I think the bowl could do with some greens but that might just be me. I would come back and get the wonton soup, but this is not a spot I think I will find myself craving in general.

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    Beef tendon won tun noodle soup.
    Beef tendon won tun noodle soup.
    Shrimp with Pork and Chives Dumplings

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    Shrimp with Pork and Chives Dumplings

    Wok Up - hkcafe - Updated August 2026

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