House of Nanking Reviews

This was our first time in Chinatown. We read some good reviews on TA and decided to give it a try. So glad we came! We sat down and immediately they asked if we were hungry and helped us order. We let our server pick out some new entrees and they were incredible! The clam wonton soup is one of our new favorites.

Not sure of the appeal. Mogu beef was a strange weird fried cut with cauliflower. Famous sesame chicken was overly flavoured and way too sweet. I struggle to understand the hype. The calamari was way too salty. The egg fried rice was great and the prep at the table was a good show piece.

Not like any other wonton soup. The most delicious I have ever tasted. That was all I tasted but everything looked delicious too.

I typed in best Chinese in San fransisco and this place came up and others but I liked the sound of the name 😂 we were seated quick and I ordered shezchuan chicken but got sesame chicken instead but glad I did it was beautiful. My husband asked for curry and got satay. We had people sitting next to us and it turned out it was the pilots that flew us to San Francisco what a coincidence and we also were near people we met on a tour that day. The pilots told us that Jamie Oliver came to learn Chinese food in the restaurant and that keanu reaves was there filming the matrix there. There are pictures in the wall of both of them. Great restaurant the food is beautiful and massive portions so one curry could do 2 people and reasonable prices too. Definetly recommend anyone visiting the restaurant

This place gets lots of great reviews so I was excited to get some good Chinese food. I was blown away....by how BAD it was! A lot of the dishes coming out of the kitchen looked tasty. But my dish, ordered on the "vegetarian" section, had chunks of meat in it. When I pointed it out to a server she acknowledged it as breaded chicken and then took the plate away. I wasn't offered another, nor was I offered a discount. The sweet and sour soup was very salty. My friend ordered a beef dish and he said it was nothing special. Beware folks, especially vegetarians.

For me, eating in Chinatown is a must-do when visiting San Francisco. However, it is hard to find a restaurant that consistently gets great reviews, probably as most are catering to tourists. House of Nanking was good but nothing really special and not much different than the better Chinese restaurants we have in the Twin Cities. Now if you live somewhere where you have to drive miles to find a good Chinese meal, you will probably be quite pleased with the food here. Potstickers were good. Fried rice being made tableside was a nice touch. The sesame chicken was pretty average. Busy place but we were able to get a table without too much wait on a weekday night. Service was a bit frenzied and was no nonsense and tables in the 2-room restaurant were close together and the place weirdly had boxes of drinks, food and supplies stacked all over the dining area, but I sort of expect and want this chaos as it gives the place a more authentic vibe. There is also outdoor seating on the sidewalk with heating lamps which looked more relaxed. I would rate this as a good place to eat dinner if wanting to find a place in Chinatown but keep expectations in check regarding the food experience.

Food was absolutely amazing. Stopped here by chance and cannot think how lucky we were Thanks Keanu for the recommendation! Come by and see for yourself why I said that!

Great little Chinese restaurant that came highly recommended. The Nanking Sesame Chicken is a must. Don’t hesitate to ask for suggestions as this is a restaurant that you can be confident in trying new things.

The best Chinese I have ever had & the 1st in China town. On holiday from England this place was recommended by our 'hippy tour' guide. We sat outside undercover and chose from a small but varied menu. I had a garlic chicken dish with a couple of sides which was all 10/10. Just simple beautiful food.

We came here because we had heard Drake has been here so as a fan girl.. here we come! The place is jam packed! The line was out the door when we arrived but it moves very quickly!! **FYI, If your table can fit more than your party then they'll seat randoms with you. The food is decent for the price but the hype isn't worth it. I ordered dumplings and sesame chicken! In my opinion, it was quite filling but just ok!

The restaurant has become a bit of a 'must visit' location. The food is amazing. Its popularity means there is a queue during peak times and service can be slow. It is busy inside. Again, the food is amazing.

This was by far the best Chinese food we’ve had in, um, FOREVER! I have a severe shrimp allergy, so we ate outside, and the server actually moved the heater closer to us to make us more comfortable before we asked. We have the egg rolls, yum, then the chicken fried rice mixed at the table. The presentation was as great as the food. Speaking of presentation, be sure to get the flower blossom tea, it comes in a mug sized container, and it’s amazing.

Hands down the best Chinese food I ever had. Went for lunch with family, owner came and said. Don’t order. I’ll cook for you. We agreed and it was the best decision we could’ve made. From the clam soup, the dumplings, sesame chicken, seafood, fried rice. Just amazing. Went back and had their noodles and calamari. OMG. GREAT. And great service. A MUST!!!

My husband and I were in San Francisco for a few days over spring break and decided to pop in for a late lunch with our daughters, ages 14 and 9. The chef greeted us and when we told him this was our first time to visit, he asked if he could order for us. After confirming we didn't have any food allergies and aren't picky eaters, he prepared an amazing six-course lunch for us. From appetizers to soup to main dishes and fried rice, it was delicious. We will definitely return, and have the chef order for us, the next time we are in the Bay area!

Amazing food and amazing hospitality. Maybe place doesn't look fancy but food makes up plus some. Beef with seafood and cauliflower is 👏

Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The dishes are decent, but nothing memorable. The staff is borderline rude. I liked the place, lively and welcoming.

Was recommended this place by a cab driver so was looking forward to it. We were shown inside and seated beside a large pile of boxes, bottles, cooked rice and various other items. We were given a menu and two minutes later asked to order. We ordered drinks and then the waiter appeared immediately asking for our order. We felt rushed. The food came and it looked good - sesame chicken, salt and pepper shrimp and fried rice. It was thrown onto the table almost with no niceties. The sesame chicken was extremely salty, the shrimp had lots of herbs in it and actually tasted Italian, the fried rice was tasty. As we were eating, one of the proprietors brought a huge metal bowl of hot oil and put it in the table next to us saying ‘Very hot, be careful.’ I could feel the heat coming from it!! As we were finishing our food we were aware that tables were being brought in from outside and being stacked. People on the next table said that they must be closing as they had looked on a site that said it closed at 9 but was still open as they passed. It was now 9.30. The bill was placed on the table before we asked for it and it was obvious that they wanted us to go. We paid $68 and left. We were waiting for a cab outside and one of the servers asked us to move along as they were bringing the rubbish out!! Needless to say, this won’t be a repeated experience. If you like poor surroundings, salty food and the feeling that you are not wanted, get yourself there!!

Oh my gosh, best Chinese I've ever had in my life!! And they don't want you to order, so please don't try to. They ask what you like and they keep it coming. We had beers with our entrees. They brought us chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, wontons etc and after a couple dishes came out they asked if we wanted more. Which we couldn't fathom because we ate so much. If you are in San Francisco do yourself a favor and eat here!!

We went in knowing what we wanted to eat, boss came over said ‘you order something, I order something’ then proceeded to give us food that we did not want. We especially wanted the sizzling rice but ended up not getting that because we were stuffed.

A grubby grimey place with boxes everywhere and doesn’t look the cleanest inside. Staff were fairly friendly but only certain staff can take a drinks order, and only certain staff can take a food order. Very difficult to order! A more aged man was working in a dirty hoodie. Maybe I got the wrong dish (sesame chicken) but it was just ok. At least the prices weren’t too bad and the portions were big. Also when I went, no queue. I imagine there are nicer places in Chinatown

We had lunch here during our visit to Chinatown and we were so impressed! The service was fantastic and the food was even better! We can't wait to visit again during our next trip to San Francisco! Definitely worth a stop!

Excellent. We have tried a lot of Chinese restaurants in SF, and this is one of the very best. We made a lunch meal just of soup and appetizers, and it was fabulous. The Jasmine Blossom tea (a green tea ball in a large glass mug of boiling water) was just the thing to warm up on a chilly Feb day. The daughter of the owner won a recent TV Chef competition, so the excellence definitely runs in the family. Enjoy.

This has been a favorite spot to eat in China Town and when we took friends to San Francisco who were visiting for the first time, this was definitely on they to do list. I emailed them to make a reservation, but since with was a Sunday morning, we really didn't need it as it wasn't very busy. I highly recommend a reservation just in case, but you have to email the restaurant for a reservation. Thye do have some seating at the curb. Inside is small but clean. The food was amazing and they even made the fried rice at the table in front of us. If the owner, Mr fang is in, he will ask you if you will let him order for you and he does a great job. We arrived before he did, so we placed our own order of 5 entrees and 2 appetizers and we did great. The food and the service were spot on.

Too quick welcome, no customer service, Meals served in wrong sequence and all in a dirty and messy environment Have been many times in China, many places, different styles, premium, friendly.. but this one is absolutely not a good option and moreover not that tasty, so don’t tell me it’s Chinese style of a kind Last but not least I decided not to leave any tips (rare thing for me) to show my disappointment and waiter told me I must leave a tip in agressive way, she was surprised and forced me to give one!!! One of my worst experience over last 20 years

Amazing food. Probably one of the best Asian cuisine I ever had outside of Asia. Really great variety of different dishes.

The service was horrible. We got our food delivered separately at approximately 15 minute intervals. The employees were of no help. To top it off, the adjacent tables came in half an hour later than us and got their food when our last person got their meal. The only redeeming thing was that the food was okay. However, it didn’t compare to other places. Don’t come here unless you are alone and have time to kill.

Great service, the chef saw it was our first time and he brought us some food so we could try everything. Really great, if you have a chance you should go

Possibly the worst Chinese food we’ve had. Sesame chicken was mostly breading, smothered in a sweet sauce, and not a large portion for $18. Other tables ordered same thing and theirs seemed bigger? Potstickers were deep fried. They were ok but I’ve had much better. Very touristy due to some Food Network connection? Not worthy of the crowd. I don’t recommend. (While in SFO we also ate at Lai Hong Lounge which had fabulous food and friendly warm service)

I sadly came with higher expectations than were delivered while in Business in San Fran. I ordered a beer and glass of water to start with. The beer was tepid no glass was offered. I then ordered Fangs crispy beef and Bok Choy, along with egg fried rice prepared at your table. The crispy beef was not remotely crispy but “soggy” and even worse was literally little more than Room temperature. I sent it back and asked for a hot one. Another arrived and while not crispy by any stretch of the imagination it was a little warmer just not hot. The fried rice was nice, but well its fried rice. All in all I won’t be returning, it strikes me as a place living on a few celebrity visitors but is no longer cutting the mustard. Price wise it’s also higher end and did not live upto it.

Chinese isnt my go to food! but let me say I LOVED everything we ate at NANKING. The table side made veggie fry rice was outstanding, the chicken and apples DELISH! even the Wanton Soup was great! not like the east coast Chinese your use to. Great spot in Chinatown to make you sure you stop by!

Four of us were here for lunch on a Saturday. We weren't sure what to order so the owner himself took our menus and said he would send out food for us. And he sure did! We had an absolutely delicious feast! The rice soup with clams and steamed buns were my favorites, but everything was fantastic. Definitely let them order for you! The only reason for 4 stars was the service wasn't great. We ordered drinks and only 3 of the 4 came. We had to ask twice more to get the last drink. Also we asked for waters for the table and only 1 water came, so had to ask about that a few times as well.

Local that would hardly pass quality control in any third world country. The absolutely rude employees, the food is simply passable, and although it may seem cheap it is by far the worst quality/price I have found. Simply regrettable

Found this place quite by accident and had a great meal at a reasonable price. Recommended. Really a hidden gem.

This has been recommended by a friend from Canada and was well worth the fund. Get the server to do the choosing for you. We did and the food was a treat.

Great restaurant in San Fransisco’s Chinatown. You tell them what you like and don’t like and they decide what food to bring you. The key is that you have to say you are full or the plates (and bill) keep coming, but it is awesome and authentic. Best food in Chinatown and great staff. Very clean too. Perfect for families or couples.

Tried the food here while visiting SF. One of the best chinese foods I have had for a long time. Mogu fish was superb - do try it. Veg options - egg plant dishes and green beans were great. A chicken dish we got was amazing too. Overall we felt that the dishes had a good mix of spice - yes, its not bland and very tasty. The chef Peter Fang does care about his guests.

Very disappointed. Read all the great reviews so we drove into the city today to enjoy a great meal. In all honesty the shrimp and chicken entrees we had were not half as good as our neighborhood Panda Express entrees and they cost twice as much at Nanking.

The mapo tofu and fish with pickled vegetables were both unfortunately disappointing. The service wasn't all that good either.

Fast service, but greasy food and unbalanced flavours. We had the house specialty, sesame chicken and the pork belly with a side of green beans. The pork belly meat was dry and the fat was greasy. I don’t know how they managed it. Very expensive compared to our Chinese restaurant at home.

Yes, the space is small, the tables are crowded, and staff are harried but efficient when the evening meal rush is in full swing, but the food is tasty, the prices are reasonable, and the restaurant has a devoted following among local diners. I recommend the fried rice prepared on a sizzling hot iron platter at your table for something a bit unique. Popup booths outside provide airier dining spaces for the claustrophobic.

Amazing food! We got shrimp pockets and tofu steamed buns for appetizer. Split house noodles with tofu. Had black bean sauce that was perfect! Everything looked great and everyone around us was loving their food. Outside or inside dining. Busy place but they keep it moving. Was a past “Chopped” on Food Network winner!

This is a casual, bustling spot with outstanding food. I’ve been going here for over thirty years and have never been disappointed.

Dont let the cozy appliances fool you, this restaurant and its staff are excellent! We ordered the jasmine tea, which were the largest I've ever seen! Potstickers, scallops and a noodle dish. All fresh and delicious.

I would like to reiterate the review from someone who visited in 2017. And here we are in 2023…6 years later! My husband was hungry, I wasn’t so much, so I decided to have the Spicy Wonton Soup. It was truly the most amazing soup I’ve had my entire life!!! The taste, texture….there was a crunch I describe as just the perfect linger….a tiny bit chewy but not chewy crunchy…with every bite! It was amazing!!!! I would spend my days trying to learn to make that divine soup if I had the recipe! Thank you for opening my world!

Honestly, the owner/sever was actually very friendly and nice. He also posted a lot of pictures of his awards in the past. We actually ordered the food he was proud of his restaurant, but to my surprise, they were terrible according to my taste. We were in San Francisco for 5 days and we went to at least 10 different Chinese restaurants in the China Town area including some of the very cheap Mama Papa store and formal ones, nothing like this one. Very disappointing food.

As they say in the description, they put their own original creative twist on known recipes. Given that I was alone, I was only able to try 2 dishes: the hot and sour soup and eggplant and sweet potatoes. The eggplant and sweet potatoes was an interesting and delicious dish. The hot and sour soup was different from any other hot and sour soup I’ve ever had. They added vegetables to it to give it and entirely different taste, also very yummy. There are as many tables as possible crowded into a small space, but this adds to the ho et atmosphere. They also have outside tables, which were all taken despite the cold weather. Prices are reasonable. Service was quite rapid.

This was recommended to me by a Ca friend and then again by my SF hotel. So off we went! Got a table for 6 right away even though they don't take reservations. This was almost a month ago, but it might have been the early virus warnings were making people stay home. Food was superb. Since we were 4 adults, two of which are vegetarians, plus 2 kids, our selections were diverse. But everyone loved their food.

Wow the head server told us to get rid of the menus and he will order for us. And if we did not like the food to send it back. Great decision everything he ordered for us the soup, appetizers and main course was out of this world. Never eaten every such tasty chinese food in USA. Must try the curry shrimp with veggies, scallion pancakes, chicken with broccli and chicken rice soup

The best Chinese food I have ever had! This place is small, and tables are close together, but we happened to get there early and got a window table. Servings were plentiful and super fresh and full of flavour! Our server had literally just come in for his shift, noticed we were ready to order, and came right over. This place is a must when in SF.

Service was quick but very impersonal. No real greeting, just “you ready to order?” Restaurant was not busy, so no need to be rushed. Pork buns were cold. Bok Choy on beef dish ice cold.

Don’t judge a book by it s cover. The setting is super basic. However, food is excellent! It is a fast moving restaurant - so don’t expect to have a romantic dinner. Well worth to go there!

Cited in many Guide Books, that relatively small restaurant is always packed. You just pass the door and they will greet you quickly with no ceremony and they hand you a one sheet menu in English and Mandarin. We only ordered Wonton soups, pork egg rolls and tea. The soup was ok, they egg rolls were bland. We should have tried the sesame chicken. Cost us 39$US. NOTE that if your table can fit more than your party, they'll seat others with you.

Excellent food, tastes amazing and unique menu. Get there early as they get really busy and tend to have queue. As with most restaurants in SF they close at 8.30pm during the week.

We were recommended this restaurant by one of the city information guides and it was excellent. We ordered the chicken and sesame and chicken and green beans, both dishes were really tasty and the portions more than ample. The service was very pleasant and we felt well looked after. We ate outside, it was warm as there were some heaters strategically placed near the tables. We loved it so much we have booked to visit the sister restaurant Fangs later on in the week.

Looked forward to a meal in Chinatown SFO but what a let down😩 Food was cloying and heavy - ambience not good at all👎

We had visitors in town who recommended the restaurant because they saw it on food network. What a surprise to be greeted by the chef and then he asked if we’d mind him ordering for us since it was our first time. He accounted for one shrimp allergy and sent the next shareable delicious plates one after the other. Everything was sooo good even the chicken fried rice prepared at the table for a visual treat!

After 12 years I found out, that it is still a very good restaurant. The Service typical chinese and the food very good Quality and Taste.

We had two mixed experiences here… the first was much better (why we came back)… the second not so much. The staff is incredibly rude. I don’t even think they wanted to take our order. The couple next to us same thing. They could not get a spoon forever. The first time we had delicious green beans as an app. This time they were served cold. We asked if they could be hot and she said for $19 more dollars. Whaaat ?? I would say the food is sometimes good. Avoid the award Winning. Etc. it’s just hype. The Szechuan chicken had great fresh veggies. If you don’t care about service than ok. Like everyone says. There is better In San Fran

Enjoyed a delicious lunch on the patio. The Sesame Chicken with glazed sweet potatoes was a wonderful treat. The green onion cakes did not disappoint. Great stop for a quiet, patio lunch. Highly recommend.

We ordered lunch. The food was oily, without taste. The hot and sour soup was so sour that my family had to mix cilli oil to eat. Horrible experience!The entre was loaded with oil. Our money was wasted! I will never come back to this restaurant again!

We had heard about this restaurant in Chinatown while we were in San Francisco. So off we walked to our destination to this oasis of Chinese food. Our hostess spoke broken English, but she conveyed good choices that were excellent. Brown rice prepared at table side is a treat to behold.

amazing food. this was recommended to me so we ubered over there. They will make fried rice at the table, the sesame chicken was the best i have ever had. beautiful flowered tea Nice people. Packed. everyone loved their food

I live local and used to come here 30 years ago when the food was good. We tried it today to see if it was still good. It’s not. Restaurant was dirty and grimy. Food was phoned in and panders to the tourists. Flavors were not authentic and each dish was off and odd tasting. The mapo tofu pork was mislabeled. Should have been called oddly sweet and bitter orange fried tofu. The sesame chicken everyone raves about is like fast food at best. We were so disappointed not just in the food, but with how these people utterly didn’t care about their product. Don’t eat here. Poor service and the food just plain tastes bad.

This small place was packed & for good reason. The food was great & it was served fast. Definitely want to eat there again when I return!

Went to the House of Nanking after consulting TripAdvisor for recommendations in Chinatown. And we did not get disappointed. Fast and friendly service. Delicious food. The setting is very basic, so don’t have any romantic expectations. Will definitely come back.

Our tour guide recommended going to House of Nanking as an authentic experience in Chinatown. When we arrived there was a pretty big line but we waited anyway. People were in and out of the restaurant quickly so we didn’t wait long. We chose items on the menu and then agreed to the house delivering a menu to us instead. What a great decision that was. We had some fantastic, tasty dishes delivered to us that we all loved and didn’t leave a thing! Be prepared for it all being very quick but you won’t be disappointed with the quality of the food.

We sat down and the staff asked if we were hungry and if we trusted her. We said yes to both and were happy for it. Several dishes came and all were delicious. This place has lots of business for a reason. Worth a try if you are in Chinatown.

Love this place, best food ever, all food fresh and homemade, the egg fried rice and house noddles are especially good not forgetting the sesame Chicken

My local cousin said we lucked out when we were able to grab lunch at this popular Chinatown restaurant. At home, our Chinese options tend to be “La Choy bland” or over spiced. It’s a treat to enjoy true flavorful Chinese dishes. Our black sesame noodles and peanut tofu were spicy but not so much it drowned the other flavors. Their wonderful tea was a bonus on a drizzly day.

Was not what we expected! We received some recommendations to go to this restaurant, people said that movie stars go to this place but we didn’t like it, not a good taste, no duck, small place, was a disappointment!!!

Absolutely terrible. Bland, nasty and greasy. Hot sour soup had zero flavor. Must have changed owners with the prior good reviews. Liquor store beef jerky would have tasted better. should have known to avoid a place that said"we have no egg rolls?" Horrible

As a Chinese frm China, I have to review this worst; totally not Chinese, weird, dirty, bad service.

If you’re looking for something differently delicious this is the place. Let the owner or waiter surprise you instead of ordering off menu. We enjoyed a variety of tasty items for lunch - and left stuffed! Buns, dumplings, ribs, crispy beef- all very good. Also enjoyed a cup of flower tea! Give it a try!

Food was fabulous. Loved our table outside (our youngest cannot be vaccinated so prefer outdoor dining). Everything they recommended was great. Kids loved it, too.

The waitress was amazing. We didn't really know what to order. She said, "Let me choose! I promise you will love it!" She brought delicious pot stickers, and a tender beef dish with snow peas that we just loved. She was right! We did love it!

So disappointed!!! I use to love this place but won't go back. 2 of 4 of our dishes were not what we ordered or described on the menu, and didn't get much of an apology or replacement. They took one dish away and realized later they never took it off the bill like they said they would. The chicken was overly sweet. The short ribs were warm but came on cold bok choy. Rice came slightly warm and was hard (they didn't use enough water to cook it). Too much money to spend on a less than mediocre meal with mediocre service.

Amazing! Delicious! So good! My favorite was the vegetarian egg rolls. Its not listed on their menu but We asked and we got them, so amazing!

The service was horrible, they were very short and unpleasant. The dim sum was good, but the noodle dishes were very bad and when we asked to return the dishes they refused and treated us badly for the rest of the meal.

Family of 4 ordered after a long day of exploring. 2 dishes came out and 40 minutes later we were still waiting for the other 2 dishes. Asked for ticket so we could leave that was also a wait.

Fist time back in 7 years. The food is still great but the service is mediocre. No wait times which is a positive. Try the sesame chicken. It is outstanding.

After reading all the reviews we decided to go to this restaurant had to wait about half hour for a table, place is super crowded , filthy, dirty tables, they served the drinks(beers and soda) hot ,no ice, portions are not big for a Chinese restaurant and when you add up , is not a good buy at all , food was average , nothing extraordinary , overpriced and overrated for sure.

Our family of 6 enjoyed dinner at House of Nanking. We shared two dishes and an appetizer...the main dishes include plenty of food (though rice is separate). Our servers were wonderful and prices were reasonable.

After years of locals telling us how amazing House of Nanking is we finally found time to enjoy. Hands down best Chinese food I have ever had. Favorite dishes included the egg pillows, the pork buns, and the seasoned cucumbers. We were indecisive about the menu, so the server suggested a fish dish (would never be my go to) and it was exceptional. The ambiance, the food, the people watching. I cannot wait to go back.

We have eaten here during lunch hour two different times it was exceptionally good. So good u would want to come back often. Then we went to eat again around 5pm and the food was horrible dried out nothing like I experienced before. The experience was totally different then how my prior experience was before.

Not much on ambience and place is crowded. Need to be fairly quick in knowing what you want. Service is OK but no set waiter (we had four different attendants. Food was fresh and delicious. A little more Chinese Chinese rather than American Chinese. Crispy beef (very tender) and bok choy was excellent. House noodles a bit bland. Starters OK. Reasonable prices.

OK, it's not a 5 (nothing is) , but it's better than a 4. Make it a 4 1/2. I see that it's a Tripadvisor Choice. Rightly so. if you've never been to Chinatown in San Francisco, or even if you have, it's one of the most unique and magical atmospheric places in the U.S. Restaurants and shops abound. But most restaurants have fronts that remind you of a warehouse. The food may be good, but there's no come hither look. What is your idea of what you want to see in Chinatown? House of Nanking evokes what Chinatown is all about, both in store front, ambience, and in dining quality. The food is excellent, and the service was very personal and friendly. One word of warning- The dining area is one flight up from street level. Good food. Good ambience. A 4 1/2.

We waited a brief ten minutes for a table and was seated at first site of an opening. The ambiance is neat and quick. We should have been looking at the menu while waiting but we got our orders in quickly. Order three dishes to share and try the pork belly dish. Spicy dishes are flavorful and not really spicy.

Went with friends, there was a line outside, but it actually did not take long to get seated. Very friendly and observant staff. Ordered sesame chicken, Beef and the winner WON TONG SOUP. This was totally different with crispy ingredients. Everything was delicious, my favorite was the soup, will come back for that for sure.

The best Cantonese food we have tasted, outstanding flavours, excellent service, reasonable price. Can highly recommend 👌

We have to be gluten free and saw that H of N was sensitive to that situation. We got there just as they were opening and chose to site outside. Do no expect ambience. But, as we sat a gentleman came over to us and asked if he could help. We told him about our condition and he said, no problem. Then he said, "I'm the chef, do you trust me." I was game and said sure. He asked if there was anything we didn't particularly like. I said that I was not overly fond of fish but shellfish was fine. We had no idea what was coming and I really can't tell you what is was now other than it was excellent. The soup was some type of slightly, creamy mussel soup with "crackly" rice (my term). Wow. Then came the boy chow and what I think was sesame beef. Again, excellent. Finally, here came shrimp, probably curried, with apples. I would have never put those two together but again, it was excellent. What a great treat and what great food. I heartily recommend to the gluten challenged and the non-challenged alike.

We appreciated the variety of dishes and beautiful presentations of this very delicious cuisine. We were impressed with everything.

Excellent food; poor service! The pork pot stickers in peanut sauce were fantastic as was the crispy beef. Unfortunately, the service was poor. My friend was served his entree, while I waited several minutes. Finally, I asked a served about my entree and she seemed flustered and said “it was coming; being cooked”. After a few more minutes my entree arrived. This restaurant does not accept reservations and is very busy; expect to wait to be seated.

We reached there bit late in the day (around 3 PM) but were welcomed by miling staff members. Our table was attended immediately. While we were going over the menu, Peter (the owner) stopped by and inquired about our dietary preference and constraints and took the menu away with a promise that he would fix simething up. What came next was amazing. Chicken, Fish, spring rolls along with seafood wantop soup. Everything was perfectly cooked, tasty and perfectly portioned. A must visit in SF Chinatown. Strongly recommend.

alway come here when im in sfo. they ask you what you like and sit back they bring you plate after plate of wonderful food.

Locals tend to rag on House of Nanking as a tourist trap, but as a Bay Area resident I still found myself really enjoying the food here. Yes, the service is a bit gimmicky in its effort to be curt and non-accommodating. But the food comes fast and there are some home runs on the menu, including most importantly the MOGU BEEF. It is, in a word, toothsome. The beef is tender yet crispy, and the mustard cuts the heaviness of the fry with a vinegary bite. It’s sooo good!!

Great food. Big queue for tables but it moved quickly. Good service and the owner was going round checking everyone was happy. Sesame chicken was a highlight.

This place used to be amazing and now they have completely rested on their laurels. WORST food I've had in a long time. Service even WORSE. The food they put in front of us was an absolute EMBARASSMENT. WAY over-salted, NOT fresh, just a complete mess. TRASH TRASH TRASH-

We ordered sesame chicken and a shrimp appetizer with 1 “large” sake and the bill was $100 . All the food was fried and overcooked. I didn’t know the items were fried as menu does not indicate that. It was disappointing.

Zero. We waited for 10-minutes to get our orders taken they never took our orders and 3 other tables, prior to us arriving were also waiting to get their orders taken. We spoke to three different staff members about getting our orders but no one came. We left because it was 15-minutes and didn’t even get our drinks taken. Extremely dissatisfied because it had so many good reviews and our first time in Chinatown, SF.

Lily, our waitress is excellent. She took time to explain the different entrees for someone who does not understand Chinese well. Portion size is just right. Will definitely come back the next time we visit SFO again.

An extraordinary expirience. One of the best chinese restaurants that I have been in. We were 8 people friends and the menu was exquisite. Prices reasonable the restroom very nasty, no clean, no suitable for women

Found bug/insect in my sesame chicken. Unhygienic and unhealthy! Public safety concern!!! I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but I feel compelled to share this experience. I was genuinely looking forward to dining here, but unfortunately, it turned into a major disappointment. Halfway through my meal, I discovered a bug in my food. Needless to say, it completely ruined my evening. I brought it to the staff’s attention, but the response was underwhelming and lacked the urgency or empathy you’d expect in this situation. Mistakes can happen, but how they’re handled matters—and this just wasn’t handled well. I hope the management takes this seriously and ensures it doesn’t happen to anyone else. Cleanliness and food safety should never be in question.

Visited House of Nanking on a work trip and had the best Chow Mein of my life! Really charismatic, friendly restaurant and will definitely visit again on my next trip.

What an experience! We were asked about food allergies and what types of food do we like then handed the menus back. We were told that they would bring our food out family style. What a surprise to try each dish. It was excellent and delicious. The kids and adults were so impressed and enjoyed each dish that was served. I highly recommend this to any family visitng China Town.

Food was awesome. I’ve never had wonton soup like this. If it’s your first time however be ready for super busy wait staff who have no time for nonsense. Ha!

As others have written, the ownwer met us outside and said he'd take care of us...his choices were excellent! We had six dishes and each was great. But watch out if your budget's tight: our bill was $170 for five of us. If you're counting pennies just order what you can afford from the menu. The place looks like a Chinese restaurant should, kind of a hole-in-the-wall place. But it was clean and service was good.

The food was decent, the outdoor seating was nice. Nothing special but still very good. Would go again

We decided have Chinese for dinner while in San Francisco and so, trusting the many positive reviews, we paid a visit to this restaurant, not far from Columbus, where our hotel was. Menus were greasy and dirty as well as the floor, waitress was a bit rude and, aside from the shrimp we took as starter, main courses (fried calamari and chicken) were overcooked so we decided to leave without finish em. On top, bill was really expensive. Never again.

Tasty food, quick to serve, book if you can, as the queue was consistently about 10 parties long while we ate. Fried rice, bao buns & chicken with beans were delicious. Didn’t like the house noodle or beef cubes in garlic. We didn’t know until going to the bathroom, that Keanu Reeves filmed here for Matrix 4.

I have had better food at Panda Express. Inedible pork cutlet and the gooey sweet chicken you find at any drive in. Skip it

Run down restaurant (which is ok if the food is good).The server was aggressive and unfriendly.Not helpful if you want help to decide.Walked away if you didn´t know right away what you want.Did through the plates on the table and walked away and served the water (after asking 3 times during lunch)while we were paying. The food was really,really bad.The apetizer (1 cooked shrimp with a little bit of veggie fried in some dough topped with peanut sauce) were interesting and with out spices. The first main course (fried chicken with broccoli in spicy sauce) consisted out of broccoli which probably had been fried the day before and then just refried before we ate it.The chicken was just fried and the some absolute taste less fluid (was suppossed to be a sauce I believe) on top.There was nothing spicy or tasty with this fluid. Not eatable.My wife had cooked shripm on fried apples with a bit of (suppossed to be) garlic mayonaisse on top.Disgusting is the only word I can think of us.The best of the "lunch" were the 2 bottled beers.Yes,I am the guy who didn´t pay a tip on our $78 bill for this desaster of a lunch. I can absolutely not recommend this place.

Great food, preserved the sesame chicken and chicken with green beans. The chicken with green beans was not breaded or fried, and very tender. Quick, friendly service and good period size.

OMG, so good! We took our server’s recommendations. She was spot on. We enjoyed all of it! The prices were reasonable as well.

it has been a long time (12 years) since we found this gem and it is as good as I remember! Friendly staff and I suggest relying on their recommendations...you won’t be sorry! The best Sesame Chicken, won ton soup, fried calamari, and pork dumplings EVER! And the chef’s daughter is featured for winning Chopped on Food Network in 2016. So many good places to eat in China Town but seek this one out for a memorable meal.

We LOVED House of Nanking. This restaurant will be in permanent rotation for our yearly SF trip. How did we ever survive without food this good? Thank you!!

I ate here and got the salt and pepper shrimp and green onion pancake. Service was brusque but I do not care about that. It is not worth the lines ...it is very good food but not amazing..others nearby also very good with no line I would go back if no line

Stopped in for lunch. Chef asked, Do you trust me?”. We said, “yes!” Photos attached. My favorites were the won ton soup and the broccoli with beef and shrimp - fantastic seasoning. The shrimp fried rice has a fantastic presentation; finished at your table.

After seeing the show on TV, our visit to San Francisco included a stop here. It is a very small restaurant with outdoor seating. Typical Chinatown restaurant, lots of supplies and boxes inside the restaurant, diner type seating. The food was good. Our problem was the waitress, we came just as they opened, looked at the menu, server says let me order for you, first mistake was agreeing, second mistake was not telling her our budget. Lunch cost $150 USD plus tip for lunch for 4 people, drinks were two cokes and two beers. I think she served us the most expensive items on the menu. Although the food was good, this left a bad taste in my mouth, felt like we were taken advantage of. This was my first and last time at House of Nanking.

We were told from a few people to try here. We called in and there was a few free tables inside, we got seated straight away and our orders were taken. We went for the special Nanking chicken dish and a pork belly dish, we shared one rice and two bottles of water. The food was lovely both the dishes were very tasty. A nice place for a quick bite to eat, this isn’t the sort of place to come for a posh meal, it’s the sort of place to come to get a nice tasty meal. Our 2 dishes, rice and bottles of water came to $50. I definitely recommend here for a meal.

Excellent food, everything we took (chicken, beef and noodles) had an excellent, particular flavor and in abundant quantity. On the service and practically non-existent. Order on the fly, they bring you plates and cutlery that you have to distribute among the diners and they come back for the bill. At the end of the evening we had to run away because otherwise they would have rearranged us too with tables and chairs. Sin.

If you are in china town stop here! An excellent Chinese restaurant with little pretension, very good Service but simple and tasty dishes. Honey and apple chicken and fried rice are delicious. Prices ok!

When we researched top-shelf authentic Chinese cuisine in San Francisco, HoN was listed in the top five, so we gave it a try. When you arrive the place looks very much like a hole in the wall restaurant, but don’t let that fool you. Step inside, imagine that you’re in any metropolitan city in China, find a seat, if you can, and order some of the most sublime wonton soup you’ll ever eat (not the ubiquitous watery, soy sauce infused weak pork broth with a tasteless dumpling and maybe a few slices of green onion floating on top you find in “American-style Chinese restaurants!) - HoN’s soup served two and had the most delicious, rich broth with tons of umami, perfect dumplings and crispy rice and seasoning. The side of egg rolls were the best I’ve ever had, and tasted made to order. The hot tea will blow you away with warmth and flavor, just don’t mind the dried flower floating around that gives it just a touch of floral bouquet. Make this one of your go-to spots in Chinatown for great authentic Chinese cuisine.

This restaurant was recommended on our San Francisco tour, and the food definitely lived up to the hype. Unfortunately, the service fell short of our expectations. While the food was excellent, we had to request a glass for our drink and experienced some discomfort when our server took our credit card inside to process the payment (I'd had bad experience with such practices elsewhere). We understand tipping is customary, and we did leave one, but the server's comment about the amount left a negative impression.

Small and bustling; we waited about 10minutes to get in, but it was worth it! Helpful and accomodating staff. Try the unusual blossom tea:

Bad service, you basically set yourself up because they put plates and glasses in the center. As soon as you finish the dish they blow it away and with the mouthful still full they put the bill on the table. I didn't tip him.

Wowza! The experience is better than A Star recommendations, and probaly the most enjoyable Chinese food I have eaten (and I've been to China 3 times!). We arrived at noon on a Sunday morning, and expected a queue as you cannot book, but there was ample space inside even though all the street tables were full. The food on the next table looked so good we asked the two guys what they were eating. Turns out one was a regular, and was treating his friend from out of town. So, on their recommendations, we chose two HONK staples, the Famous Nanking Sesame Chicken with Fried Sweet Potato, and then the astonishing Melt in your Mouth Calamari, with Fried Pork Potstiskers with HONK peanut sauce to start. The waiter (who was I think the owner), then suggested the Sizzling Fried Rice, which was brught to the table indeed sizzling on a very hot plate, and the waiter then scrambled two eggs on the hot plate beside the pile of rice, and stirred everything together - great theatre! We had two bottles of water and three cokes (as it was a hot day), and the bill came to $90 for three. Perhaps not the cheapest, but easily worth it for a fabulous, unforgettable HONK Sunday Lunch.

The food was amazing. Tasty and delicious and servings were well portioned. Service was ok for a Chinese restaurant but definitely could improve on interior decor ☺️

My son (10yrs) and I went here recently for dinner. I have been before years ago and remembered how good it was. We were sat immediately, which was a surprise.. although at a table that needed to be wiped down. And someone came up to us right away which was great. The drinks and food we ordered came out incredibly fast but in no particular order. They were "dropped" on our table by a disinterested woman who was yelling at someone else in Chinese. This really didn't bother us, but if you're looking for great service, or someone to walk you through the menu, this is probably not the place. We weren't offered ice for the soda or a cold glass for the beer. The soup was lukewarm and the 'sizzling rice' had already been dumped in behind the kitchen. All this said, the food was just as good as I had remembered.

Picked this place based on positive reviews and was not disappointed. There's no frills inside but the food was great. I also have to note that the service was very good and the staff were very knowledgeable about ingredients when I mentioned a food allergy. I definitely recommend if you're looking for somewhere in Chinatown to eat that can accommodate dietary restrictions!

The sesame chicken was maybe the nest I’ve ever had. The food was a little pricey for what we got but we were in vacation mode so it wasn’t that bad. Good food and good service. I would eat there again. As a quick side note: the pork dumplings were very good as well.

I went there 20 years ago with my mother. I am going to San Francisco in 9 days and am going here for sure. One of the best chinese food resturants i have ever eaten!

This is such an iconic Chinatown restaurant that has had long lines for SO many years! And a Chinatown, Asian experience. We love this old school Chinese type of rushed service, service people not speaking English except to you. Just let them know you need more time. ** This is the largest Chinatown in the U.S. and perhaps the largest outside of Asia. Much larger than the one in NY. I would buy my produce when I lived in the city just for the experience and rub elbow to elbow with the women shopping for produce! The people in the kitchen are amazing as they get these dishes out so quickly. It's like a symphony of wok and other cooking artists. Took our son for the first time last night and he just LOVED it. We had the Crispy Pork Pot Stickers, Nanking Sesame Chicken, Spicy Szechuan Chicken with Peppers, (not too hot for us), House Fried Rice and Sizzling Rice Soup to go. All was just delicious! And to see them make the House Fried Rice at your table is very unique. It has a center of rice, then surrounded by the raw egg with spices and cooked in the very hot pan. Then it's all mixed together. They were featured on Foodnetwork and the daughter of the owner was written up in San Francisco magazine recently and opened her own restaurant. I say go with an open mind and heart and enjoy being in another part of the world. Have been to China and other parts of Asia so many times, doing that helps you enjoy the experience.

We were on a Girls Trip and 9 of us headed to Nanking on a recommendation. I had no idea what to expect, but the line outside in the cold gave me the impression I was in for a treat. The ordering was a little complex - our waitress was hilarious and kept saying "I'll bring you something you'll like"- but once we got the food it was absolutely delicious! I wish I knew what was in the House Noodles because I would pay good money to have them right now - I couldn't stop eating them. Everyone enjoyed their food, I just have no idea what the exact name of everything was - haha! Besides the noodles, I know I had fried dumplings that were wonderful. Thank you Nanking for a great meal! I wish I lived in California so I could go more often.

We have been coming to this place for 20 years, however this time it was a disappointment. The hot and sour soup lacked the balance between hot and sour.. too much vinegar. In the past the chef would make dishes for his guests based on what they preferred. The beef, shrimp and cauliflower stir fry was meh. Their signature chicken sesame dish was blah. The chef is obviously not present as before and the food is not as tasty and fresh as before. The wait staff were wonderful, fast and helpful. So sorry to see this great place going down the hill.

I don't really understand the other bad reviews... I thought the food was excellent and that is why we went. The dining area inside is not great. I literally had to squueze by another diner at a different table to get to my seat (our two tables were abt 1 inch apart and felt like we were dining with a random couple). The service is also not good. Our waitress was quite impatient and our food showed up at random intervals. BUT I took it as part of the experience and still enjoyed it all! Did I mention the food is excellent!!?? The best crispy beef and house noodles.

We ate here on a Sunday evening. We stood in line outside to wait for a seating. The line moved quickly. When seated, the chef/owner came to our table himself. He offered to cook our meal himself. His very words were do you trust me? I have a gluten allergy and he said no problem. We had an excellent meal with some of the items were bites/appetizers. The meal was served family style. There was even two dishes gluten free

I never go to SF without eating at House of Nanking at least once. I have been eating here at least 15 years and haven't ordered once. They just bring food and I eat it.

House of Nanking is a refreshingly honest place – unpretentious, lively and full of character. The food is superb: authentic flavours, fantastically cooked, and served in generous portions that make dining here genuinely enjoyable. There’s an energy to the restaurant that adds to the experience, and the focus is clearly on good cooking rather than unnecessary frills. It was great fun, memorable for all the right reasons, and certainly a place I would return to without hesitation.

Nanking was once at the pinnacle of Chinese cuisine in San Francisco; this was maybe 20 years ago. All of six of us agreed that the presentation and taste was greasy, fried, shinny and not good. The service was without a smile. The interior is not very pleasant with stacked boxes and supplies. Stay away until they change chefs.

superb cuisine and very decent prices, hearty dishes Simple setting and fast service, very good address to discover with family

You see the long queue, the shabby and crowded interiors, the incredibly rude service, the high turnover, and you think, the food must be really amazing in this place, but it’s not, it’s standard tourist grub, after 30 minutes queuing it’s a dirty, rude, noisy place and they want you to finish up quick. So go to one of the quieter places along the street, they will be more grateful for your custom with similar food and prices, and you will have a much better experience.

Waited at 6 pm on a Saturday for around 15 minutes for a table here. The restaurant itself was very busy and the service way too fast within literally two or three minutes of ordering food, our chow mein arrived before the starters. The food then arrived one by one and everything was with us within 10 minutes.. we still had quite an amount of food left on the table to eat when our bill was placed on the table next to us. Whilst the food was really good, the service was very hurried and it felt like we were on a production line and rushed to get out. I would say from the time we sit down to the time we left was no more than around 40 minutes.. for $160 meal, I wouldn’t have expected that kind of service.

If you are prepared to wait a bit for your table and enjoy the atmosphere of a popular and busy venue then go for it, the food is absolutely fantastic.

Their sesame chicken and sweet potato is famous for a reason. Mushroom and pork was wonderfull. Wontons and dumplings were very tasty. Service is eccentric, but quick.

We stopped here as a party of two after wandering around Chinatown. This place came highly recommended by a friend. We were seated at a six top with another gentleman at the other end of the table. We ordered the onion cake and the tofu in black sauce. The onion cake was delicious, much bigger than we thought it would he. The tofu in brown sauce was mediocre until we added plenty of red pepper oil, then it was good. They serve soft drinks in the can and don’t do more than no frills service, despite charging for full service. It was good, but I’d like to check out Brandy Ho’s, around the block, for a comparable meal in a nicer atmosphere. Unfortunately their power was out when we stopped by.

The restaurant is cramped and tables surrounded by boxes of drinks etc. It was like eating in a warehouse. My friend pulled the table out to let me through and said there was lots of chewing gum stuck underneath it, yuk! Food portions were large and food quite nice but would not return because of the cramped conditions and look of the restaurant.

Oh Wow, let’s talk Chines food, this place will take you to another dimension . We didn’t know what to order so we told waiter surprise us. It is beyond good, everyone there meant business they got your food right to you and with a smile, we can’t thank you enough for such great food , highly suggest you try it.

Really fresh and fantastic flavors, we let chef Peter choose the menu. The dishes were unique and his own. If you are looking for standard Chinese restaurant grub, this isn’t the place for you. For the price, service and cleanliness could have been a bit more refined.

Wow! There's a reason the line for this restaurant was out the door--the food was inventive and just downright amazing. We let the kitchen choose a parade of dishes for our table of five and everything was tasty, even the cauliflower and dumplings with eggplant had me wishing I could eat more. Definitely get there early to avoid the long line!

We are a group of 4 traveling friends attending a conference in San Francisco. We decided to eat at the House of Nanking for an outside lunch after reading reviews on Trip Advisor. The Chinatown neighborhood was picturesque. The curbside dining was fun. Even though it was a bit chilly, the outdoor heaters and wooden shelter were enough to keep us toasty. The food and service were first class. We shared Nanking Sesame Chicken with Glazed Sweet Potatoes; Hot and Sour Soup; Sizzling Rice Soup and Spicy Garlic Long Beans. We also had the hot Lotus Tea. All of the meals were excellent. We highly recommend this small "gem" in the big city.

The quality of the food is very good and the price better. After 7 pm it can be very busy and it can take 20 to 30 minutes for you to be assigned a table. Control of the tables is rudimentary and you cannot make a reservation. It's worth the wait. I recommend the sesame chicken in the house.

One of the strangest dining experiences I’ve ever had. The restaurant ( and toilets!) were full of boxes and ingredients and looked like they need a good clean. Elderly waitress was wearing a body warmer that looked like it was born with her! She also blew her nose right in front and threw the used tissue into an open box next to us! Didn’t wash her hands! Nearly walked out. Then we looked at the walls that were full of awards and photos of Keanu Reeves and Jamie Oliver! And then the food was absolutely delicious. Never had egg fried rice cooked in front of me. Never had sesame chicken so so tasty! And then noticed the queues that had built up outside! All in all a bizarre experience

We went here on a recommendation Was seated straight away. Really struggled to decide what to order. Then we had someone ask us what we liked. Did we like shrimp. Chicken and beef. Did we like spice. Then said they will decide what we had. I did say I wanted pork dumplings. Out came the most amazing Chinese food it was really delicious! Three amazing dishes with rice and the Delicious dumplings we struggled to finish it all. We had wine and jasmine tea as well and the bill came in at only $70! I love this place. No thrills just beautiful Chinese food ! Would recommend it to anyone

This cozy, welcoming Chinese restaurant has a fantastic menu with plates that will satisfy a wide variety of people. I came here with friends, we ordered a few things and shared, and we loved the fried Chinese eggplant, the mushu tofu, and the house noodles with chicken.

I asked an employee at the bar next to the City Lights bookstore where he goes for good Chinese food in Chinatown. He answered without hesitation, House of Nanking. It was excellent! It’s a small place, very busy on a Wednesday night, and we sat next to a wall of boxes, but that doesn’t matter. The food was phenomenal. We tried the Pork Potstickers which we loved. It had a delicious peanut sauce. My husband and I split a dish that had crispy beef bites in a mustard type sauce with vegetables. Unique but absolutely delicious. I wish I could remember the name of the dish! This restaurant doesn’t serve the typical Americanized Chinese dishes. My son got refried rice with chicken. They bring out a hot cast iron pan and mix up the rice, egg and chicken at the table. It was tasty! As always with Chinese, the portions were ginormous. I tried to look up the name of our dish but it appears the website hasn’t been updated since the pandemic and they don’t have a current full menu posted. The takeout link doesn’t work. Regardless, the food is worth the trip to House of Nanking!

Top place to eat in China town, great food at good prices, large portions of very tasty food. A great experience had by the family, check it out if in San Fran.

I was here with a group and I have no idea how much the dinner actually cost. But overall, the food was fine. The quality is frankly no different than a Panda Express, and I’ll say that everything is heavily saucy or are fried. But, with good company the food was good. It’s an old building just around the corner from all the strip clubs. If you’re looking for an upscale experience, this is not it.

Very good food. The Sesame chicken and Mogu chicken were exceptionally tasty . Fast service . We all Really enjoyed the meal

This place has a long line and is popular with both tourists and locals. You share a long table with other guests and the servers are somewhat aggressive. We may have over ordered a bit, but everything was good.

I was looking for some great Chinese food while in San Francisco and was referred to this place by one of my tour guides. What a great place. Now, it is "local" and there is not a lot of fancy fanfare here, but the food is out of this world. My biggest regret was that I was traveling alone and therefore dining alone so I could not explore the many flavors they had to offer. The table of eight next to me, had some of the best looking food I have ever seen. If you are looking for quality and flavorful food, definitely put this place on your list.

The food is fantastic in this place, some of the best i have had. Love the slightly dated dark wooden decor, food was fast and really tasty. However, unfortunately the staff were pretty rude, so much so i didnt want to leave a tip... but obv did. And one lady in particular almost bit my head off for enquiring where the bathroom was. !!!! Could not believe how aggressive she was. The toilet was not very nice or clean,

I'm a local San Franciscan and when I found myself in Chinatown decided to see what the hype was about. What I found was a filthy tourist trap with the absolute worst service. The staff was bitter and angry and I wonder if they're trapped in some sketchy service contract with a Chinese Warlord. The food was not good and very pricey. If you're in San Francisco and want an authentic Chinese restaurant experience, there are many others out in the neighborhoods that are far better. Skip this place.

Hard to tell if it’s the best Chinese in San Francisco but I really enjoyed the meal here. The cook arranged the menu for us. We were literally taken care by the employees there. All the courses were tasteful and the service quick. I can’t avoid suggesting this place to travellers to SF

Atmospheric and characterful restaurant. Guide books said it was busy but you'd get a table (no bookings taken). So we queued for a short time. Everyone in the queue was seated promptly. We'd heard that the staff will suggest the menu unless you are prepared, which we were, but they heavily suggested that we have what they wanted to serve us - which we did. But would have been nice to have been able to order what we wanted (!) - so be prepared to really insist on what you want or get what you are given! We were far too British about it! Outside seating with patio heaters as well. Blossom tea lovely. Sesamae chicken good (with sweet potato); Hot and sour soup v good, Dumplings (dim sum) great. Honey apple prown unusual. Pork buns - generous amounts of food came and it came in at around $170 for 4 not incl tip. If you/your kids like Keanu Reeves / Matrix 4 was filmed here ...

Delish! that’s how I want to start this review! Very busy place but once you start eating you know why! We had the dumplings Yum and never have I had apples and shrimp with mayonnaise and wanted to come back for more! They also will pick meals for you as they did our chicken dish which makes it exciting and scrumptious. Have the sake warm too!