Azadeh Dadgar
We had the steamed Beef Xiao Long Bao (8 pieces). Although we’re not very familiar with Chinese cuisine, we really enjoyed it. The dumplings were smooth and flavorful, and since they’re served very hot, be careful not to burn your tongue. Overall, it was very good for the price.
… moreZiling Mai
Honestly, I was disappointed, especially for a spot on the Michelin Guide. We tried the xiao long bao, dan dan noodles, green onion pancake, and pork baos. The xiao long bao were just okay mid at best and honestly, other places around San Francisco do them better. The dan dan noodles tasted more like peanut sauce with noodles; I wouldn’t order them again. The green onion pancake was the worst, so undercooked it was basically raw dough. The pork baos were better, the filling was decent but the breading was so thick it felt almost like hard candy. Overall, I expected much more from a Michelin-recognized spot.
… moreCharles Reynolds
The food was absolutely delicious and came out super fast. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The beer was really good too! It does get a little loud since the place stays busy, but that just shows how popular it is. You might not linger long, but every bite is worth it. I really enjoyed my visit!
… moreBilly Xia
Hands down one of the best soup dumplings / xiaolongbaos and shengjianbaos in North America!! Better than DTF IMO. The egg and chive packets were also really good and authentic
Be there before they open to beat the crowds.
… moreWilliam Smith
We tried the pan fried pork bao, the pork and crab soup bao, shrimp with shrimp paste noodles, and cucumber in garlic sauce. Everything arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. This place is a definite favorite for tasty and satisfying dishes!
… moreJean Tsou
Soupy Xiao Long Bao is very yummy! Pan fried buns are juicy too. Overall food quality and services are both good!
… moreBill Tang
Juicy pork bao is the thing to get here, delicious soup inside and pan fried skin, but be careful of hot soup squirting. However, having been a few times, I find everything else decent but very overpriced and not worth the long dinner lines. If you can walk in with no during lunch, the juicy pork bao and xiao long baos are worth the try, otherwise not worth the wait and price generally
… moreJames Nguyen DMD
The must try….is pan fried dumplings. The crust was quite unique. The other dishes are just as good but I feel you can get them at other restaurants. They are busy so plan accordingly. Enjoy!
… moreAbby Kai Liu
The pan fried juicy pork buns are hands down the best dumplings I’ve had in my LIFE. And the green beans?! So beautifully crisp but also tender at the same time. Absolute favorite – I fly into SF just for this restaurant
… moreVanessa G
Went on a thursday night. Expect a wait if you come after 6:30 pm, they don’t seat you until you have the full party.
That said, service was really quick once we sat down. We ordered the pork and beef pan-fried dumplings, pork xiao long bao, sauteed grean beans, cucumber, and the Zha Jiang noodles. Everything was really good.
My favorite was the pan-fried dumplings, as I’ve never had that before. Just be careful as it does squirt everywhere if you bite into it. I liked the pork better than the beef dumpling. The cucumber was fresh, although I didn’t really taste the garlic sauce. The xiao long bao was great, and the meat and sauce were very flavorful. Although personally, I thought they were on the bigger side. I prefer XLB that has an equal meat to pastry ratio. The green beans were perfectly crunchy.
For 6 dishes, tea and 1 beer, we paid ~$120 including tips. This is a good portion for 3 people.
Would definitely come back again.
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