This is a great place with solid dim sum. It wasn't mind blowing by many means, but it was still really good and the atmosphere was vibrant and nostalgic. Do try to get a reservation. There was a long waitlist and a crowd outside when we went. The shrimp dumplings (har gow) and the chicken feet were my favorites. I see people complaining about the steep prices and I think those complaints are valid -- you'd definitely get more for less in spots in Chinatown, but I think it was still a fair price. The service was a little slow -- we didn't get any water and our tea came halfway through our meal. read more

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

This place is great! It has friendly staff and the service was great. I would recommend making reservations ahead of time since it gets busy fast! But I would recommend this place and would come again! We ordered jasmine tea, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, steamed BBQ pork bun, shrimp dumpling, Shanghai Kurobuta pork dumpling, vegetable dumpling, sesame ball, and egg tarts to finish it off. It was all delicious and hot - would absolutely come again. I will say that the parking situation is hard - they have underground parking that shares with the rest of the Rincon Center, it's small and it was packed and there weren't any open parking spaces. So I would recommend parking on the street. read more

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Great dim sum. Huge variety of delicious dishes! Wonderful service. Pleasant environment. Our second time there.

The offerings are not what they use to be; it appears to have become "industrialized" for their high volume clientele. The service is adequate at best. The ambiance is that of a high end Chinese restaurant in China: clean, sterile, and impersonal. read more

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First visit since COVID and it was so good to be back. It's just as I remembered, but the crowds were lighter than I expected. The ordering has gone digital which is kind of nice. The most important thing is that the food is still AWESOME. Everything hit just right from the XLB to the har gow and siu mai. The service is as efficient as ever! read more

I worked in a building next door 20 years ago and remembered this place as one of my favorites. I just went back for the first time since then and was very disappointed by the strange and inattentive service. They brought us to our table and walked away without a word. We were a party of 4, but they gave us only one menu. No one took our drink order. We had to wave someone down. Then we waited around 10 minutes for drinks and had to wave someone down again to check on them. We didn't even have water for the first 20 minutes we were eating. They refused to take any orders off the menu and insisted we order from our phones. They didn't bring a paper check, and just put an electronic device in front of my face to pay. They wouldn't give change for cash. This is a kind of pricy sit-down restaurant, but the worst service I have ever experienced at any restaurant that I can remember. read more

It was my first time ordering lunch for our law firm from here, and the experience wasn't good at all. I ordered a delivery directly from their website, and it was only for about 6 people, so not many items. However, they still manage to forget two of our items. I called them 3 or 4 times and they never answered. I also filled out the to contact form, and they never got back to me. Needless to say we lost the money for the items that they missed. read more

It has been over 10 years since I last dined at Yank Sing. I love dim sum and this spot always comes to mind with the craving. I finally made it to SF to get what I remembered and it didn't hit the same. First of all, service was slow and poor. Our server checked on us maybe twice, we found ourselves flagging down anyone we could to get forks, saucers, etc. We ordered; crispy tofu, eggplant, Szechwan chicken, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, fried sea bass, peking duck, noodles and fried rice. The piece of duck that we were given was literally as thin as a credit card. Everything was mediocre, but the sea bass was excellent. I saved room for egg tarts and they sold out! So very disappointed. read more

Yank Sing - Fried sea bass - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

*** DO NOT GO TO YANK SING*** If you love bland food with little flavor. If you are closed minded about trying new foods If you are intimidated from bold flavors and attentive service Yank sing was a great experience for dim sum, when my friends from the east coast visited San Francisco. THEY VALIDATE FOR PARKING WITH A PARKING LOT UNDER THE BUILDING. That made things so much easier. All the food was well prepared and you get the very attentive service of a small local dim sum palace but the space was huge. The variety of traditional dim-sum and other traditional Chinese foods for the non adventurous. I'd recommend this place for any level of dim sum connoisseur. It is on the pricier side of Chinese food but definitely worth the culinary adventure. read more

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Just go!!! This was the best Chinese food I've ever had! And the hostess was very helpful as well, great customer service. When the carts come around just grab anything you can't miss. read more

Overpriced mediocre dim sum with 1 hour wait around 11am on Sunday. You can get cheaper dim sum elsewhere. I much prefer Dim Sum King in Daly City, Harborview at Embarcadero or Good Mong Kok for take out. The one stand out was the shrimp rice roll which I was too hungry to take a picture of. It will set you back almost $15 though! Everything else was okay at best, much better elsewhere: shrimp dumpling, siu mai, chicken feet, stuffed lotus leaf, soup dumpling, and sesame ball Omg I didn't pay attention to the price. I couldn't believe I order Sesame ball for $14 and it was not even good! Pretty outrageous. I think they use sweet potato instead of glutinous rice. Super weird system where you just order tea/drink and other cooked food through toasttab. The rest you order from the rolling carts. Also disappointing at the lack of variety here as well. If you're going to have a small menu, you better perfect your food! Lots a improvements could be made. 3 stars is pretty generous here. Definitely not coming back here. read more

Yank Sing - Pork and Shrimp Siu Mye, Shrimp Dumpling, Stuffed Lotus Leaf, soup dumpling, chrysanthemum tea - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yank Sing is easily amongst my top 3 for dim sum in the Bay Area. One could easily be skeptical at first glance by the fancy interior and upscale vibe (which usually aren't hallmarks of a good dim sum parlor), but don't let that fool you, Yank Sing excels in the actual food as well. I could not stop harping about the sheer craftsmanship of their har gow (shrimp dumpling). It's tightly wrapped with little to no air bubbles which means these dumplings were sturdy and not ripped. Each one contained massive, perfectly cooked, bouncy shrimp that popped in your mouth. It didn't stop there, even after they cut the shrimp rice noodle roll up for us, each wrapper held tightly on to the shrimp instead of sliding out like it usually does. As an added bonus, Yank Sing is also one of the few dim sum places that still does push carts which adds to the authenticity. Make sure not to skip their fried tofu covered in garlic as well - these were ridiculously addictive. Honestly my only complaint would be the chicken feet which were a bit too sweet to my liking but that could be entirely personal preference. Yank Sing is my recommended spot for anyone craving dim sum in the city! read more

Appreciated that they were thorough with what I can't eat and not eat. Love the chicken feet and the xlb. read more

Yank Sing - Shellfish allergy menu... x means No! Half the menu gone but still good. - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tasty food, Fast service, and ambiance is pretty good. A bit pricier compared to other dim sum restaurants but the food I think is worth it. read more

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Attended my 40th UCSF, School of Pharmacy anniversary get together here. We had a private access to the outside balcony area. Plenty of room for 100 people. Service was ok, and the dim sum was great. The location is in a multi-business mall like setting. Good parking access and close walk to the water. It was very busy so reservations may be a good idea. read more

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My friend recommended Yank Sing for dim sum specifically on Spear Street so we decided to be proactive and make reservations! Parking can be tricky to find but there is garage parking underground that they can validate for you! We were quickly seated when we arrived. The restaurant is HUGE, lots of ladies with carts that come around very frequently. I do have a QR code set up for tracking what you order and you can order specialty items via the QR code. We ordered crispy tofu via the QR code but everything else was easy to find as the carts came around. They had the usual items including shanghai dumplings, hai gao, pork dumplings, shrimp noodles, pork rice noodles, sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf, sesame balls, turnup cake and more. We even ordered the Chrysanthemum tea! When the bill arrived, however, we were shocked to see that it was nearly $160 not including tip. This was definitely more than I expected. Service was GOOD- not great, towards the end we had to really search for someone to help us (three different waiters came by but none of them helped me get the turnup cake that I wanted until 15 mins later). I don't know if I would come back - I loved the food and the fact that we didn't have to battle Chinatown traffic - but it's quite expensive! read more

If you're looking for dim sum, you will not be disappointed if you visit Yank Sing restaurant. Not easy to get a table walking in. Your request is put into a computer, and a text is sent when the table is ready. We waited 30 minutes. It is a big seating area. And all the tables are full. The place is definitely popular. Tables are turned around quick and servers with dim sum carts whiz past you. All of them seemed to be in a hurry. You literally have to flag them down. Do they have a plane or train to catch? And it was difficult to find a person who could answer English questions about the dishes. So there are steamed, fried, grilled and baked dim sum dishes (picked from the carts), in addition, to other Cantonese items ordered off the menu. We got the crab claw, then shrimp rice rolls which were steamed, chicken spring rolls, and sweet potato fish rolls (see my pictures). The dishes were pricey. The two crab claws were very small, but unique. The chicken spring roll was crisp and good. The shrimp rice roll which was cut up, was soft and melted in your mouth. The fish roll which they said was Seabass, was luke warm to cold. It tasted fresh, but if it was hot, it would've changed the game. This eatery needs to make sure that everything that is on the carts is hot... If not discard. How would you like to eat room temperature to cold french fries? The restaurant has many accolades, including winning a James Beard Americas Classics award in 2009....now that is impressive. read more

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Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.0/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 2.5/5.0 Overall 3.5/5.0 Decent dim sum, not that spectacular. The Rincon Center is like a barren wasteland right now so docking some on decor. This is otherwise a pretty standard older school banquet style Chinese restaurant. read more

I've always enjoyed coming to this Yank Sing with my parents. We made a reservation for Saturday morning at 11:15 and were sat down promptly. It was our first time back since the pandemic. The service was fast and efficient, grabbing all of our favorite dishes fast. Some of the dumplings were not as fresh as we would have liked but some standouts were the all mushroom dumplings, shrimp rice rolls, the sugar snap peas and the spare ribs. Everything was very well spaced out and the Rincon center is looking nice with the updates. Although some of the other dumplings were not as fresh we enjoyed our experience and will come back in the future. read more

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Way overpriced ($280 for 6 people), we ordered nothing extraordinary. First time we visited after COVID, the quality has gone down significantly. Selection is also dismal. Service is good and the waiters are friendly, but there are much better dim sum in the bay area. read more

Yank Sing is my favorite dim sum place at the moment. I like how the dim sum is traditional and classic. They have a cart that comes around so that I don't need to look at the menu. Their sauces and dim sum hit the spot. The chilli oil compliments the dim sum and is always in a clean container. The dim sum has expertly mixed filling, without being unnecessarily shaped like an animal. If I had to choose between the two locations for Yank Sing, I would choose this one, because the food tastes better. However, I recommend making a reservation especially on the weekend because the line gets long. The other location might have a shorter wait, but this one is the best! read more

I prefer this location than the other one. This one is bigger. I would definitely make a reservation. Parking can be tricky but you gotta know where to go to find good parking. The food is solid, they still walk around with the cart which I prefer because the food is fresh. I love the green scallion pancakes. The pan seared chicken bun are good too, I like the crispiness of it. The scallop siu mye is great too, only 3 pieces tho. The sesame balls are the best thing ever. It's my favorite thing on the menu. read more

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My boyfriend and I came on a Wednesday morning! We were surprised to see so many people there. The food tasted very authentic, but the portions are a bit smaller and the prices are higher than what we were used to in NY (but SF tends to be pricer altogether). We were surprised by the variety of options and were pleasantly surprised by the taste of everything! The staff members are super friendly and all are bilingual, a huge plus to non-Chinese speakers. I recommend here! Parking is slightly difficult, but there are two parking lots right across the street. read more

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I love Yak Sing. My advice is to stick to the dim sum and tea as that is what I believe the highlights are. Make a reservation online to bypass wait times. I will come here for brunch everytime im in the city. read more

This is my wife's favorite Dim Sum spot. It's kinda pricey so I bring her on special occasions. The food is good though. We went on Valentines before we went to see MJ. We had the shrimp dumplings, spring roll, steamed BBQ pork bun, soup dumplings, honey walnut prawns and sesame balls for dessert. (Forgot picture of prawns and sesame balls) We also ordered a cup of steamed rice on the side. There was plenty of food left to take home afterwards. The tea was great as usual. The shrimp dumplings were on point and the soup dumplings were great on their own. However they give you a side of vinegar and ginger to add to it. The prawns were special order so they were piping hot and good when they came out. We got there right when they opened and everything was fresh on the carts. Overall good experience and wifey was happy so no issues from me. Will be back. read more

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Today I found the Yank Sing restaurant significantly less packed than usual. It was still a busy restaurant but noticeably less popular than other places. I found the food, from the Har Gow dumplings to the soft, yummy sesame balls simply perfect. The restaurant seemed business-casual in my opinion but was still okay to go with a T-shirt, shorts, and kids. I will be coming back even though it is a bit of a drive. Furthermore, food came swiftly and rapidly in multiple fast waves, even though I was feeling a bit rushed. read more

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Food is great and plenty of wonderful dishes to choose from. Traditional dem sum service. Excellent place for a special occasion. Nice attentive staff. We had a fantastic time. read more

Dumplings are really really nice. The food comes out really quickly and the soup dumplings and the pork dumplings and the scallop dumplings are all fabulous. I really like their fried sesame desserts too. I would definitely return. read more

Made a reservation for 7 people on a Sunday around lunchtime. We showed up with 10 people and they were able to easily accommodate us! The ambience was really unique - it felt like I was eating in a shopping mall or an airport. It was very spacious with a lot of natural light, which I really liked! Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow - we weren't served any water or tea until the end of our meal. Most other tables had water/tea, but when I asked, the waiter told me to order it through the app; however, there wasn't any water option on the app. There was a tea option though, so we ordered that. With such a large group, the tea got finished pretty quickly and it was hard to flag a waiter down for a refill. The food was pretty good overall, though a bit pricey. They pushed around food carts & we were able to choose dim sum items for our table - this is a nice concept and makes the experience feel more traditional, but sometimes it took a while for the carts to get to our table. In terms of food, I really liked the Shrimp Dumplings, Shrimp and Chive Dumplings, and the Shrimp Rolls! My other friends tried the BBQ pork buns and were very impressed! We ended our meal with egg tarts, which were very tasty! I would probably go to other dim sum restaurants over this one; however, I definitely think this was worth trying! read more

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Hate to give this place three stars but it seemed extremely overrated. We must've come years too late to try the epic dim sim which once was the best in the city. We made reservations on a slow Sunday holiday, a short line was ahead of us and the parking is complimentary be sure to get it validated. The carts come by very quickly with the entire menu, so it is convenient and they do a great job of getting folks in and out. Standouts Bean curd roll was stellar and probably 5 stars The glutinous rice ball with meat and mushroom filling was also nice, not greasy and 4 stars The following were standard: Chicken feet Shrimp har gow Pork sparerib Shrimp claw was delicious Shrimp rice rolls were decent read more

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Absolutely delicious, but definitely on the more expensive side. However, my friends and I bit the bullet because it is one of the only dim sum places that is open later for lunch. The xiao long bao, har gao, and siu mai were excellent; and the egg custard was still warm and melted in your mouth while still maintaining a flaky crust. Cool spot because you get the dim sum carts experience, but can also order off a digital menu, as well. Our waiter was very attentive to keep our teapot full - and I enjoyed the chrysanthemum tea. read more

It was my partners and I first time here. Usually restaurants ask if it's your first time here, they didn't therefore we did not know the food just keeps coming in carts. I wish they would have explained the process. In addition, the seated outside of the check in does not make people feel welcoming. They should give customers the option of where they'd like to sit. The ambiance is very awkward. But overall the food was very very delicious which is realistically what got them the 4 stars because service was 1 star. read more

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Everything about Yank Sing's is great! I didn't take pictures this time but as travel permits, I'm in San Francisco at least 5 times a year and I don't ever forego Yank Sing! Their xiao long bao is the OG! My favorite is their egg rolls, Szechuan chicken and shrimp har gow! Their chili sauce and hot mustard sauce is better than any other dim sum restaurant I've eaten at and I've eaten at my fair share. The service is quick since the carts with the food come around often and they are all very nice. The restaurant is clean and reflects their culture. read more

Yank Sung is high end dim sum in carts. Very hot and very good dim sum on carts. It's in a mall type environment but is still a nice place to have traditional dim sum, tea, and beer. read more

Yank Sing is always a part of our SF adventures. Whether it's for a quick lunch or we want to catch up with family there. Always delicious and service is great. read more

Hubby and I went here for a lunch date today. Do not eat here. The food was so average maybe below average. We told them the shu mai was dry and chewy. They sent it back then gave us a fresh one but it was the same. The worse part are their prices. Dim sum plates ranged from $7.50-$15.50. Oh lord. If you're going to charge these prices you better have the most amazing dim sum. Our very average/below average dim sum lunch came out over $70. My jaw dropped. Trader Joe's frozen asian foods does a better job. Do not eat here. Run. read more

Just spent $70 for dim sum with my wife. Food was average at best. Will never return. ugh.

Dim sum staple. Some claim tourists tap but the food is delicious and service top notch. Traditional carts roam the floor or order dishes from the kitchen. I always leave full and happy! read more

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Absolutely my favorite Dim Sum on the planet...!!! I have been coming to eat here for the past 42 years back when they were in their original location on Broadway and Powell Street. Servers bustle around with steaming carts full of an amazing assortment of dumplings, each perfectly crafted; each with an amazing flavor profile. It's hard to try them all, but you want to. We prefer sitting inside the restaurant versus the atrium, but both can be pleasant with the atrium being bright & airy and the restaurant being more intimate. The servers all can help you out so don't be shy to flag one down if you need anything. Hope you enjoy as we always do! read more

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So, this time, we went on a weekday. The food was as good as usual, but there were far fewer carts, food, and staff for service. We were at a table off to the side so we we constantly trying to flag down food carts for refills. Arrrrggghhhh! There was a work station, a place to drop off used dishes, and the staff crashed and banged dishes into the bus tubs. It was very off-putting and, in fact, we ended our meal early because of it. Yank Sing has always been our favorite, but this wasn't their best day. read more

Yank Sing - Not cheap, to be sure. Averager $50pp - Dim Sum Near Me - San Francisco, California