Chinatown

Four Kings is a Chinese late-night spot in Chinatown serving excellent Cantonese dishes.

Ricky Rodriguez

May 24, 2024

Bow Bow is a small Chinatown dive with a karaoke machine in the back.

Julia Chen

May 21, 2024

The spot above Mister Jiu’s is straight up sexy, and serves excellent cocktails inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar.

Lani Conway

May 8, 2024

Mister Jiu’s is an upscale Chinese restaurant that now does a seasonal tasting menu that’s just okay. The more exciting dishes are available a la carte at the bar.

Julia Chen

April 19, 2024

15 spots for juicy xiao long bao, steamed fish, and crispy pork belly.

Julia Chen, Ricky Rodriguez, Lani Conway & Megan Zhang

April 10, 2024

606 is a casual Cantonese spot on the border of North Beach and Chinatown.

Julia Chen

April 3, 2024

Z&Y Peking Duck is a swanky Chinatown spot with fantastic duck and other Sichuan specialties.

Julia Chen

March 1, 2024

Home Coffee Roasters is a Chinatown cafe serving excellent coffee and creative birthday cake lattes.

Lani Conway

February 21, 2024

Chong Qing Xiao Mian is a Chinatown restaurant that specializes in noodle soups.

Lani Conway

December 13, 2023

The Sichuan dishes at Z&Y in Chinatown are mouth-numbing and fantastic.

Julia Chen

December 13, 2023

Yuet Lee is a Chinatown restaurant serving excellent Cantonese seafood dishes.

Julia Chen

December 13, 2023

Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant in Chinatown specializes in Cantonese clay pot dishes inside a homey and relaxed space.

Ricky Rodriguez

December 13, 2023

VIP Coffee & Cake Shop is a Hong Kong-style cafe in Chinatown with gargantuan portions and excellent milk tea.

Julia Chen

December 13, 2023

Hon’s Wun-Tun House is a Chinatown fixture for wonton soup.

Ricky Rodriguez

November 14, 2023

Enjoy Vegetarian is a completely meat-free Chinese spot in Chinatown.

Lani Conway

October 25, 2023

Good Mong Kok is a Chinatown bakery serving fantastic dim sum to-go.

Julia Chen

August 28, 2023

For excellent burgers at 1am, go to Sam’s in North Beach.

Julia Chen

July 17, 2023

Hang Ah Tea Room is the oldest dim sum spot in the US, and serves up quick, solid dim sum.

Ricky Rodriguez

May 1, 2023

Bund Shanghai Restaurant is a Chinatown mainstay serving solid homestyle Shanghainese dishes.

Julia Chen

February 1, 2023

At Blind Pig Speakeasy Lounge in Chinatown, sip on salty taro pandan cocktails in a swanky space inspired by 1930s Shanghai.

Julia Chen

December 21, 2022

Trestle is an American spot in Chinatown that's ideal for date night, thanks to its $42 prix fixe menu and cozy atmosphere.

Julia Chen

October 19, 2022

R&G Lounge is a Chinatown institution. Head here with a big group to share a spread of Cantonese seafood dishes, like lobster, steamed clams, and the iconic salt and pepper crab.

Julia Chen

October 7, 2022

Sam Wo has been a Chinatown institution since 1908, and serves everything from BBQ pork noodle rolls and jook to fried rice and chow mein.

Julia Chen

September 27, 2022

For face-sized pineapple buns and creamy egg tarts, head to this small Chinese bakery in Chinatown.

Julia Chen

May 10, 2022

Empress by Boon is an upscale Cantonese restaurant in Chinatown that feels like an exclusive club you actually want to go to.

Julia Chen

January 14, 2022