Recommended by a friend, all I knew was that it had authentic cart laden dim sum. I did not look at the details ($$). did not know where Chinatown was in San Francisco and Ubered over here, so I guess that should have been a giveaway. They also have a nice patio for outdoor seating. Food was fantastic, particularly the sesame balls, which were not the traditional rice with red bean inside. Did not expect to pay over $170 for three without tip either, and quite honestly would never expect to spend more than $75 for three. Employees were cordial, 2 to 3 carts went around. Limited menu. Will definitely visit Chinatown to explore and for dim sum next time read more

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I was looking forward to trying this place because I loved getting dim sum where they use the little carts. The intensity from the cart ladies and stressful time crunch to decide if you really wanted another basket of shu mai makes for the most authentic dim sum experience. Unfortunately I experienced nothing close to that. My partner and I arrived around 11am and though the restaurant had lots of empty tables, most of them seemed to be reserved. We were seated pretty quickly as it was just the two of us so happy that there was no wait. Now for the food and drinks. Hot tea- a must at dim sum. They charge the tea per person so even if one person wanted tea, but there were four people. It would be charged per person.$3/person Har gow 8/10- pretty good. Nothing special, just plain good shrimp dumplings Shu mai 6/10- shu mai has never been a favorite of mine and I thought it was ok. My partner seemed to think it was decent as well Scallop shu mai 9/10- this one was a standout. Ive never had scallop in shumai before and it was pretty good! Pork buns 4/10- it was crispy on the outside but very overly sweet. The pork inside was mushy and I honestly couldn't taste anything but sweetness Egg tarts 2/10- first of all, $15 for four egg tarts is criminal. Whats more criminal is how pale the pastry was and how bland the tarts were for that price. I always get egg tarts at dim sum places and this one was just beyond disappointing. Stir fry green beans with freeze dried shrimp 0/10- I usually never give bad ratings to restaurants but this dish was so bad I had to write the whole review. The dish costs around $12-13 dollars and has to be ordered with a staff member so not from the cart. When it came out there was I kid you not, about 20 beans on the plate. It smelled of a nice wok hei but once you take a bite, it tastes only of bitter smoke. Almost like they used liquid smoke all over the green beans. My partner and I each ate one and left the rest of the plate there. Our total for everything was about $120 and needless to say, absolutely not worth it. I love supporting all businesses and I try to find something positive about each but it was overall a disappointing experience. Staff was nice, but the establishment itself has a lot to work on in my opinion. Food quality is nowhere near its price point. One more thing to note: NO RICE ROLLS. The heartbreak was immense for me and no I do not read yelp reviews before rating restaurants to stay unbiased which is why I didn't find out til then. read more

Yank Sing - Stir fry green beans - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So mid. Potstickers were lukewarm and thick, making them really chewy not in a good way. Filling was good but a very small amount. Eggplant was good but not stellar. Would not return, but glad I can check this place off my list read more

Yank Sing - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yank Sing really said "premium dim sum experience" and actually backed it up. Every single dish tasted insanely high quality, from the texture of the dumplings to the freshness of the seafood. You can tell they're not cutting corners here. But the real main character? The Beijing Ribs. That sauce was absolutely out of this world -- sweet, savory, sticky perfection where you start contemplating ordering 3 more plates before finishing the first one. Legit one of those dishes that rewires your brain chemistry a little. Service was smooth, atmosphere felt upscale without being pretentious, and the whole experience just felt polished from start to finish. This is the type of dim sum spot where you leave full but still think about the food hours later. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards. Yank Sing 真的是把「高級點心體驗」做到位了。每一道點心都能吃得出非常高的品質，無論是燒賣和餃子的口感，還是海鮮的新鮮度，都完全沒有馬虎，能感受到他們對食材和細節非常講究。 但真正讓我驚艷的主角是他們的北京排骨。那個醬汁真的好吃到誇張，甜中帶鹹、濃郁又帶點黏稠感，完全是讓人吃完一塊立刻想再加點三盤的程度。真的屬於那種吃完會一直惦記著的神級料理。 服務流暢又專業，餐廳氣氛高級但不會讓人有壓力，整體用餐體驗從頭到尾都非常精緻舒服。這種點心店就是你吃完離開好幾個小時後，腦海裡還在想著那些味道。 read more

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Fresh hot steamy dim sum treats made in the old fashioned way served in OG push carts. Quality of food is nicely done. Service is fast and efficient. The ambiance is clean and well lit. Do not be surprised by the tea charge.....everything has a cost. Support local small business! JYW highly recommends. read more

Yank Sing - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

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COVID has decimated the SF financial district and adjacent areas. This once vibrant restaurant is a shell of its former self. The menu is less extensive than the pre COVID version and some listed items were not even available at 11:30am which is a disappointment (no chicken feet). The staff speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English but mostly English in catering to the weekday lunch crowd. Ladies still push steamer carts, and fried item & dessert carts around the restaurant for you to point out. If not on the specific cart, just ask the ladies and they'll have someone retrieve it for you. We had Home Sei Gok, Siu Mai, Gai Lan, two types of Steamed Dumplings and Orange Jello for dessert. The best item was the Fried Meat Rice Dumpling. I ordered the Orange Jello hoping for a orange jello version that would duplicate the 1960's orange pie from Sun Wah Ku restaurant on Washington in SF Chinatown. No luck in the duplication..... Service was good, I think they have more items available on the weekends and possibly seating out into the central atrium (at least they used to). The atrium does not have the waterfall from the skylight any more...darn! Overall, expensive and limited menu on weekdays. read more

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The restaurant is super clean and the workers were very kind. However, the food just did not stand out, especially for the price point. The green beans completely threw me off, $12 for a small plate of GB the size of my hand. The ha gow was a little dry, but the XLB and siu mai were actually pretty good. Everything just seemed a bit expensive for the small portion size. read more

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Sad to say that this dim sum location has disappointed me. Loved the Spear location so wanted to try this smaller one. Made a reservation and was greeted by a friendly hostess...then left alone for quite a bit. We were early, came at 11:15 am. No one came by with tea order or food cart. When it came we were served lukewarm dim sum. Though tasty we had to send the Shanghai dumplings back because they were rock solid cold. And had to ask twice for the fried taro dumplings ( lukewarm as well). Maybe it just wasn't their day but disappointed anyway. read more

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Smaller of the two locations. Food is amazing. We had the usual suspects - ha gow, siu mai, chicken feet, shrimp balls, scallop dumplings, xlb. Disappointingly, this location doesn't have Cheung fun. Service is fast and efficient. The restaurant is clean but pretty tight. read more

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Nice cart style dim sum spot. It was empty at 11:00am on a Friday. We got a bunch of items from the carts, but there are a few dishes you have to order directly from the server so we did that as well. We got: - Shrimp dumpling - $9.50 - Pork & shrimp siu mai - $9.50 - Shanghai kurobuta pork dumpling (XLB) - $16.00 - Sauteed string beans with dried shrimp - $12.50 - Sweet rice dumpling - $7.50 - Turnip cake - $9.00 - Crab claw - $15.50 - Beancurd roll - $7.50 - Egg custard tart - $15.00 My favorite was the fried sweet rice dumpling. The turnip cake and sauteed string beans were good as well. I didn't love the XLB because the skin was a bit thick. The pu erh tea was great, and the servers helped refill the pot once we finished the first one. The inside is clean with a nice ambiance. Service was friendly & efficient. read more

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If you're looking for a elevated dim sum experience, Yank Sing delivers. This is push-cart dim sum done right! Classic, well-executed, and genuinely delicious across the board. One important heads up: this location is in the Financial District and it gets busy, so walk-ins are a gamble. Book your table well in advance...you'll thank yourself later. The menu is refreshingly focused. Rather than an overwhelming list of options, they keep it tight and do everything well. Standouts for me were the har gow, siu mai, and xiao long bao! All executed beautifully and exactly what you want from a dim sum spot of this caliber. Now, the prices. They are steep and there's no getting around it. But this is the FiDi, and Yank Sing knows its audience. If you want comparable quality for a fraction of the price, Chinatown will absolutely deliver. But if you're in the mood for a more upscale, polished dim sum experience, whether it's for a business lunch or a special occasion, Yank Sing is the move. Sometimes you're eating dim sum, and sometimes you're having dim sum. This is the latter. read more

Yang Sing was just okay in my opinion. Definitely better options out there. Their dinning room is pretty small but they have outdoor seating. Some dishes you have to order from the server but most things are pushed around in the carts. They have a very slimmed down menu when compared to other dim sum restaurants. My favorites were the Shrimp Dumplings and Kurobuta Pork Dumplings. Both were flavorful and decently sized. They hyped up the fried rice but it was just okay. read more

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Food was good, service was okay, we were big fans of the sticky buns. Price point was a bit high for what you get

Shoutout to Yank Sing for honoring our reservation despite us being 15 minutes late to it. We honestly did try to call the restaurant to let them know we were behind schedule, but their phone didn't work. When we got there, our table was waiting for us in the outdoor patio. Never been to Yank Sing and didn't know what to expect other than it was probably Chinese food. I was even more pleased to find that it was dim sum. Got to love dim sum for its speediness. The carts came frequently, so the service was instantaneous. It wasn't the most extensive dim sum menu I've had, but they carried the essentials like shumai and hargow and seemed to specialize in dumplings. Our group had particular dietary preferences, e.g. I don't eat pork, someone ate only halal meat, someone was vegetarian, and someone didn't eat beef or pork. We all were able to find something to eat and enjoy it. I was a huge fan of everything I tried including hargow, scallop dumplings, fried shrimp, chicken in fried taro, chicken egg rolls, and chicken satay. The chicken satay was noteworthy for how flavorful and juicy the chicken thigh pieces were on the skewer. read more

Situated in the heart of SF. Came here to meet up with a friend of mine. A few parking options around. Space is small. But it is one of the rare spaces still offering the traditional dim sum cart. Food was okay. Service was quick and friendly. I personally prefer dim sum with thinner wrapper. Flavor was good and fresh. Just personal preference. Overall, a good option for people working close by. read more

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tldr bad food, but clean store with friendly english speaking staff. My friend picked a restaurant for 8 of us to grab lunch before a wedding. Initial impression was good. Wait staff all spoke english and were polite, atypical for a dim sum restaurant. Place was super clean as well. We were seated outdoor, the floor was slanted and the tables were all pieced together, a little awkward. However, once the food came out that's when the disappointment started. To start, most of the food that came out was cold. The siu mai was very representative of the whole meal: cold, hard, tasteless. See attached picture for reference. Pork ribs is usually my favorite but the pork was hard and the sauce was gooey. Overall, don't come here for good food. However, service and seating for 8 allowed for to have lunch without waiting for hours. read more

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We were in SF for a conference and this place came highly recommended by a colleague. Excellent dim sum selections with friendly and fast service. We were seated in the patio which had a nice ambiance and not too loud. There were outdoor heaters which helped as it was a cooler day. Would recommend calling ahead for reservations if you wish to be seated inside but we were seated within 15 minutes for patio seating during a busy Sunday noon lunch hour. read more

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.0/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Yank Sing is quite good. This location is tiny, yet they still try to do the pushcart. I definitely remember having chicken feet at the Spear Street location in the past, but they didn't have it, or anything else that could be considered adventurous, when I went. Not sure if it's because of the location here. read more

I stopped by Yank Sing for a solo lunch before heading to the airport. The building is beautiful and the staff was attentive and accommodating of having my luggage in tow. They've got the carts, and if you don't see what you want they've got a menu you can order from or you can ask and they'll say "next cart." I got my go-tos: tea, har gow, shu mai, sesame balls, and steamed bbq pork bun (baked is weekend only). I also got their XLB which I don't normally get but they said it was their "signature" - I would pass on that next time for both taste and price ($16). For one, it was $70 before tip! Seems pricey for five food items plus tea. read more

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Came here for lunch with the family Pros - clean, friendly staff, and quick service. Traditional dim sum and tea selection. Spacious interior and good lighting. Cons - a bit pricier than the dim sum in chinatown but the premium allows for cleaner, better service. A nice place for weekend brunch with the family. read more

Pretty decent dim sum place, very traditional with the carts going around. I did like the chicken feet and the veggie dumplings, though I do think they could have done a better job with everything else. The service was just OK. Definitely a super busy place for a weekday lunch. Lots of people there, the environment is relatively on the smaller side. read more

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After attending the Sunday mass at the St Patrick Church today, my family celebrated the early Happy New Year at Yank Sing. Since I retired, I had not dined again at this restaurant. We didn't have the reservation. We walked in & were directed outdoor which was fine. They turned on the heater above us. For drink, we ordered the Jasmine tea. We ordered the shrimp wonton soup & Yank Sing fried rice. The server arrived with the dimsum cart. We got the chicken mushroom dumplings, shrimp & chives dumplings, seafood basil dumplings, pork & siu mye, beancurd rolls, steamed spareribs, XLB, chilled Chinese broccoli, chicken feet, and sesame balls for dessert. They have clean dining room. The service was efficient. The food was tasty but small portions for what you get prices are steep. If I am in the area only, I can consider to dine here again. read more

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We stopped in for a Dim Sum lunch one weekday afternoon and loved it. We made reservations but because we arrived at the beginning of lunch service they weren't strictly necessary. Ordered a bottle of white and went to town on the Dim Sum. All of the dumplings and the other options were delicious. Would definitely return on my next stop in town. read more

Great dim sum place: 1) Waited about twenty minutes for a table for four people outside, the Friday after Thanksgiving, around noon. 2) The outdoor seating has plenty of heat lamps, so it feels nice and warm but there's also good air circulation. 3) They still have carts! I love the carts! Not many dim sum places push the old school carts around anymore. It's super fun to choose what you want to eat by sight, and they come around as soon as you sit down. There's two steamed carts and two fried food / dessert carts. 4) My favorite must-haves are are Stuffed Lotus Leaf, Turnip Cake, Steamed BBQ Pork Bun. I would definitely order the crispy tofu and beancurd roll again. I would order the steamed spareribs, chicken spring roll, and eggplant in hunan sauce if I was really craving it. The crispy tofu has a super fragrant great green onion / garlic mix. 5) Next time, I would like to try the pork dumpling, salt and pepper pork, string beans, scallion cake. 6) The Jasmine tea was good! Good flavors. Jialu read more

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This is dim sum at it's finest. We had several items including the pork soup dumplings, the Phoenix shrimp, Siu Mai, and Honey Walnut shrimp. I'm a huge fan of dim sum and this has got to be among the top dim sum halls I've been to. It's also a nice touch that they still serve by carts. Since Covid, so many of the dim sum halls have foregone the cart service. It's nice to find a place that still holds on to this tradition. I highly recommend a visit to Yank Sing! read more

This is by far one of my favorite dumpling restaurants in the entire city, especially if you are a vegetarian! They have a tone of delicious options, the mushroom was definitely my favorite! The service is always incredible, they are constantly walking around with a dumpling cart. The restaurant is a little tight inside but you still have plenty of room at your table. Highly recommend this spot the next time you are craving dim sum! read more

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The host and hostesses in front were very efficient in getting customers seated in a timely fashion and it was a extra touch for addressing customers by name as they left. 5 star for the smiles and friendly service, they were very attentive and prompt with tea service. Carts were out of several items by time I arrived but it was about an hour before closing so it's understandable they were low. The interior was very clean and well kept, a nice place to stop and grab a quick bite without feeling overwhelmed by the city. Thank you! read more

Really really bad service at 101 spear st. The dim sum carts never stopped by our table. When we ordered some dim sum, they only said we would be back and no return. They never told you what were inside their carts. Very disappointed anyway read more

We were visiting SF and hadn't been to Yank Sing in ages. We arrived Sunday morning shortly after 11 am and we were seated outside immediately. I didn't realize they took reservations so next time I'll be sure to make one. We didn't mind as it was cool and nice outside. We enjoyed all the usual items. Xiao Long Bao, Shu Mai, Har Gow, Mushroom dumplings & shrimp dumplings, shrimp and scallop dumplings, BBQ Pork Bao buns and my all time favorite Chinese Brocolli. Services was friendly and prompt and everything was so tasty. Good to back! read more

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Located in the Rimcon building, near the Embarcadero. This is my favorite dim sum restaurant in the Bay Area! Parking validation included (2 hours for $4). Traditional dim sum carts, bringing their dim sum directly to your table. I highly recommend their xiao lim bao paired with their red vinegar and fresh slices of ginger! I also enjoyed their sea bass rolls: sausage sized rolls of delicate sea bass with a mayo dipping sauce. We enjoyed the spicy barbecue short ribs, sweeter and tangier than Korean short ribs. read more

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4 stars for online reservation, validated parking on weekends, overall cleanliness and service. This is not your average Chinese dim sum restaurant, Yank Sing is expensive (my average tab is $120 for 2 people) and the portions are small. Do not expect to get your monies worth. The food is good, and their hot sauce and mustard are excellent. I particularly like Yank Sing for lunch with the family. Because they offer validated parking, it makes the family outings very safe and convenient. There's usually enough time to explore the Ferry Building or nearby places before the parking validation expires. Tip: always book a reservation (online) before coming, otherwise you may experience a long wait time. read more

Yank Sing - Shrimp rice roll, shrimp dumpling, and siu mai. - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was pretty solid in terms of food quality, but it's lacking a lottttt of options. Some stuff you have to put an order in with the wait staff, but it will either take too long or they just forget about you. We had to ask multiple times for the turnip cake that never came, and it took more than 20 minutes to actually get the bill once we asked for it. Service is somehow very chaotic and slow. So for how expensive this is, it simply isn't worth it read more

If you've ever had dim sum before, I would not recommend Yank Sing. The service was great, and they were overly friendly. The restaurant was very clean and looked nice. I think this is why it's a Bib Gourmand on the Michelin guide. Because the food is not it. I've had dim sum many times, and the food did not live up to anything I've had before. Additionally, the prices are really high for the portion sizes. $15 for 4 egg tarts? Yikes. I thought $12.50 for green beans was very reasonable, then when I got the dish, there were like 10 green beans on the plate. If you've never had dim sum before, I think this would be a great place to start since they are very friendly and willing to explain the entire menu. Plus, you don't know what you're missing. read more

Yank Sing - Menu February 2025 - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great for quick cart service keep in mind we're paying for an experience. Very delicious and authentic tasting selection of dim sum with limited other Chinese dishes. I love the Mandarin dumplings! Pricey but a somewhat elevated casual vibe. The ambiance was good we sat inside & it was cozy and fun bringing back the nostalgia for me as a kid eating dim sum as an outsider. Highly recommend this SF staple. No frills, the service is fast and surprisingly attentive! Will try the other location eventually. read more

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Love this place. Food is always hot and paced very well. Service is friendly. We drive to SF from Sacramento just for dim sum at Yank Sing! Clean, busy, tasty food. What more could you ask for? read more

The service was very friendly and quite efficient. The dim sum and tea service was phenomenal. We ate in the outside patio which was delightful and quaint. This is some of the best dim sum I've had. Highly recommend read more

We had a great time at Yank Sing! I went with a group of six, which made it easy to share and enjoy a variety of dishes. The restaurant is more on the elevated side. It would be a great date spot! At Yank Sing, servers walk around with carts filled with different dim sum plates, allowing you to see the dishes before making your selection--a feature we appreciated. They also provide a menu for ordering additional plates, so you have plenty of options. Some of our favorites were the pan-fried pork dumplings, xiao long bao, steamed shrimp dumplings, and the fried rice, which was delicious. Every grain of rice was coated with the perfect amount of oil and the rice was packed with a delicious mix of proteins like sausage and shrimp. The only dish I didn't love was the cold Chinese broccoli, but everything else was great. For dessert, I'd recommend the egg tarts. They're served warm and fresh, and they're the perfect way to end the meal. read more

Yank Sing - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

LOVE Yank Sing -- especially the one at Rincon. My favorite "go-to" for group lunches in Fidi. Tasty; grouchy attitudes (= authentic vibe, hah); always leave FULL read more

Pretty standard dim sum place in the heart of SF. It does however feel expensive for what you get. We got 6 dishes for $80 for two people. They still push around the carts if that's the experience you're looking for though! I would come back again if I get a craving since it is so accessible but would travel elsewhere for dim sum if I can. read more

I just had the most amazing dining experience ever here at yank sing ! The food tastes really good ! The staff was really friendly here. My waitress asked me what I wanted to eat and gave me what I wanted to eat right away. My waitress also asked me if I had food allergies . This was the first time I was asked this at a restaurant and I am quite surprised and very pleased. The ambience of the place was really good. I wish they could give this place 10 stars . I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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