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Blast open your taste buds with the flavors of Hong Kong at Four Kings! This vibrant but homey restaurant blends the best of Cantonese cuisine with the lively spirit of an Izakaya, offering a mouth-watering array of small plates and shared dishes. Immerse yourself in 90s Canto Pop while indulging in expertly crafted bites, each bursting with fresh ingredients and bold, distinct flavors.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 710 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 688-1500
Website: http://www.itsfourkings.com/
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Reviews
ariana
Waited in their walk-in line 10min before opening and got seated right away. The black pepper steak and garlic pea shoots were the standouts of the night. The black sesame tofu pudding wasn’t my favorite though – the black sesame paste was too thick and the tofu pudding wasn’t smooth/silky enough which didn’t eat well together. But overall, great flavors.
… moreBenjamin Harms
Absolute slam dunk 5/5. Food is both incredibly good and inventive. They have dishes I haven’t seen in many places, it’s all just so flavorful, and it’s reasonably priced (though not cheap by any stretch) to boot
XO escargot was so memorable – probably the best snail dish I’ve ever had. Squab was excellent but if we went back we’d try the rabbit or chili crab. Green beans were dynamite, as was the Sichuan cabbage. Had some tasty sake. Service was warm and speedy. Such a unique experience and fully deserving of the hype.
… moreXO escargot was so memorable – probably the best snail dish I’ve ever had. Squab was excellent but if we went back we’d try the rabbit or chili crab. Green beans were dynamite, as was the Sichuan cabbage. Had some tasty sake. Service was warm and speedy. Such a unique experience and fully deserving of the hype.
William Chu
Was wondering what the hype was all about and it didn’t disappoint. The Claypot rice was really good. They do it a little differently where they already put in the soy sauce instead of doing it ourselves, but it was delicious. We also tried the fried rice and the sesame tofu pudding. Great atmosphere and they also put on some classic HK music!
If you wanna eat here without reservation, better get here around 5 to put your name down !
… moreIf you wanna eat here without reservation, better get here around 5 to put your name down !
Gladys Soriano
We made reservations for 10pm on Saturday (that was the only time available) so we attempted to walk in the night before around 6pm and they said it would be a 1.5 hour wait. So definitely make a reservation! We really enjoyed our dinner here. They start you with free peanuts and cucumbers which was a nice touch. We ordered the fragrant fish eggplant, lamb skewer, mapo spaghetti, deep fried squab, and escargot with milk bread. I would personally skip the lamb skewer and mapo spaghetti next time, they didn’t wow me. The rest of the food was absolutely delicious. The squab had super crispy skin and very tender meat. The escargot was in a delicious spicy garlicky oil which was perfect to soak in the milk bread. The eggplant was buttery and yummy. We ended our meal with the mango pudding which was served with a really nice guava sorbet. Overall we had a wonderful experience even though we were worried the place might be overhyped. I think it deserves the hype. The service was excellent also. Just be aware that the place is quite crammed and loud, but I do think that’s the HK vibe they’re going for. If they’re looking to improve anything, I’d recommend better ventilation in the kitchen so the smoke doesn’t travel to the dining area 🙂
… moreGrace S
Snagged a last min reservation and was super excited to try. I’d say overall we enjoyed most of dishes, but like others reviewers said, their food is on the saltier side than the standard saltiness you’d expect eating out. Everything would’ve been great if it was either less salty or less oily.
One dish I didn’t care for was the rabbit. The breading was so thick and taking multiple bites didn’t do the trick, so I had to cut it off using a knife.
… moreOne dish I didn’t care for was the rabbit. The breading was so thick and taking multiple bites didn’t do the trick, so I had to cut it off using a knife.
Christina Ng
They do accept walk ins but make a reservation. It’s busy and it’s not a big place. They make things fast so you aren’t sitting there for long. Service is very good, lots of staff.
We had a party of 4 so we were able to try a lot of dishes.
My favorites were the crab, Mongolian beef noodle, cauliflower, popcorn chicken and green beans.
The fried milk bread under the crab was so tasty!
We will be coming back!
… moreWe had a party of 4 so we were able to try a lot of dishes.
My favorites were the crab, Mongolian beef noodle, cauliflower, popcorn chicken and green beans.
The fried milk bread under the crab was so tasty!
We will be coming back!
annie
Was lucky enough to snag a last minute reservation through OpenTable – you have to make the reservation within seconds of it being released. Ordered salt and pepper shrimp, scallion chicken, lamb skewer, squab, clay pot rice, and mapo spaghetti. The squab was sooo good – similar to a roasted duck, the skin was so crispy and juicy and the meat was tender. I only wish it came with more pieces and meat. I also loved the skewer, the spices were very fragrant. The mapo spaghetti tasted exactly as you’d imagine but did not work as well as I thought it would, I think the noodles may have been a bit undercooked. The rest of the dishes were all good but not mindblowing, I’m not sure they’re worth the high price tag. Definitely worth a try but probably isn’t somewhere I would frequent.
… moreTanya Yang
We snagged a 10 pm res for 6 on a Monday — they had actually reached our to ask if we preferred to dine at 8 because of an opening, but we had a friend traveling back to SF and landing at 8, so we kept our late res. Calling out that they close their kitchen at 10:30, and they had sold out of a few dishes by then!
Dining experience was incredible! Felt like I was in my grandma’s dining room but slightly more cleaned up and tuned to an Asian-American vibe. They have a fire Canto-pop playlist going, and service is super sweet. We got to try a huge range of dishes (and may have over-ordered), but the crowd favorites definitely included the escargot with milk bread, the eggplant, the scallop vermicelli. Honestly, you can’t go wrong — flavors are super nostalgic. I also loved my almond milk highball, reminded me of those almond puddings I grew up eating.
Our total for 6 with tip included was $~340, definitely a little splurge but honestly such a special dining experience. We were also the last table in the restaurant and kept them over likely but I can’t wait to be back. Get the mango pudding dessert too!!
… moreDining experience was incredible! Felt like I was in my grandma’s dining room but slightly more cleaned up and tuned to an Asian-American vibe. They have a fire Canto-pop playlist going, and service is super sweet. We got to try a huge range of dishes (and may have over-ordered), but the crowd favorites definitely included the escargot with milk bread, the eggplant, the scallop vermicelli. Honestly, you can’t go wrong — flavors are super nostalgic. I also loved my almond milk highball, reminded me of those almond puddings I grew up eating.
Our total for 6 with tip included was $~340, definitely a little splurge but honestly such a special dining experience. We were also the last table in the restaurant and kept them over likely but I can’t wait to be back. Get the mango pudding dessert too!!
Sonya Hu
Absolutely lives up to the hype! Four Kings has been on my bucket list for the longest time, so I was *so* excited to finally get to give it a try! My friends and I didn’t manage to snag a reservation, but if you line up ~20-30 min. before opening time you can usually get close to the front of the walk-in line. We got there around 5:40 PM and were the fourth party in line, so we got to be seated right when the restaurant opened (so much better than the notorious multi-hour waits you’ll get if you hop in line later).
Once you get inside, you’re greeted by a beautiful space and super friendly, attentive staff. They were on top of it — refilling waters often and checking in at just the right frequency to make sure we had everything we needed but didn’t feel overwhelmed. They also offered great advice for navigating dietary restrictions (I’m pescatarian and allergic to peanuts) and recommendations of must-try items. Their chili oil does, unfortunately, have peanuts in it, but they did a great job of ensuring everything had a good amount of flavor and spice even without it.
The meal started with their free bites, which include roasted peanuts (which we skipped) and smashed cucumbers. The cucumbers were wonderfully crunchy and refreshing, with a great amount of spice and acidity — all around a great start. Next came our salted egg taro puffs, which comprised of a deep fried ball of taro filled with a melty salted egg yolk custard. It was absolutely delicious — I loved the salted egg flavor, and the creamy custard went wonderfully with the taro and crispy outer fried shell.
After that was the scallop vermicelli, which was tasty and beautifully presented, but shockingly small. It was $16 for a single scallop and a few bites of vermicelli — granted, a delicious scallop and couple of bites of noodles — so perhaps not the best value for money. I think it was intended to be more appetizer-esque, but that wasn’t clear from the “seafood” menu header (vs. “small bites “ or “grilled / fried”).
For our main dishes, we tried the fish fragrant eggplant, corn cheese hot link fried rice (hot links on the side), and whole fried sole. The eggplant was absolutely outstanding — I’m generally obsessed with a good stir-fried Chinese eggplant, but this was a *really* good Chinese eggplant. It was super flavorful and tender, and absolutely lived up to the “fragrant” part of its name. I think I would’ve appreciated if it came with rice — it’s a bit too salty on its own — but, thankfully, our fried rice came out about 10 minutes later and fulfilled that craving! The fried rice was amazing; the grains were just the right level of dry and crispy, and the pops of sweetness from the roasted corn helped to balance out the savoriness. I typically don’t *love* fried rice but was really impressed by this one. The sole was one of their special menu items, but I highly recommend — it was super flaky and perfectly fried, with a lovely crispy outer shell contrasting against the soft, tender fish. It was topped with a lovely and fragrant sauce, as well as a few pieces of pickled mustard.
To round out the meal, we shared their pluot hot silken tofu, which was probably my favorite dessert so far in SF. The tofu was hot, creamy, and comforting. I loved the stewed pluots on top, which gave the tofu a great mix of acidity and sweetness. The overall dessert wasn’t all that sweet, so it was perfect for me. It was clearly also super popular — our server came by a little early to ask whether we wanted dessert since there were only three of the tofus left and she wanted to make sure we got one if we wanted one.
All around a *great* experience and I can’t wait to come back!
… moreOnce you get inside, you’re greeted by a beautiful space and super friendly, attentive staff. They were on top of it — refilling waters often and checking in at just the right frequency to make sure we had everything we needed but didn’t feel overwhelmed. They also offered great advice for navigating dietary restrictions (I’m pescatarian and allergic to peanuts) and recommendations of must-try items. Their chili oil does, unfortunately, have peanuts in it, but they did a great job of ensuring everything had a good amount of flavor and spice even without it.
The meal started with their free bites, which include roasted peanuts (which we skipped) and smashed cucumbers. The cucumbers were wonderfully crunchy and refreshing, with a great amount of spice and acidity — all around a great start. Next came our salted egg taro puffs, which comprised of a deep fried ball of taro filled with a melty salted egg yolk custard. It was absolutely delicious — I loved the salted egg flavor, and the creamy custard went wonderfully with the taro and crispy outer fried shell.
After that was the scallop vermicelli, which was tasty and beautifully presented, but shockingly small. It was $16 for a single scallop and a few bites of vermicelli — granted, a delicious scallop and couple of bites of noodles — so perhaps not the best value for money. I think it was intended to be more appetizer-esque, but that wasn’t clear from the “seafood” menu header (vs. “small bites “ or “grilled / fried”).
For our main dishes, we tried the fish fragrant eggplant, corn cheese hot link fried rice (hot links on the side), and whole fried sole. The eggplant was absolutely outstanding — I’m generally obsessed with a good stir-fried Chinese eggplant, but this was a *really* good Chinese eggplant. It was super flavorful and tender, and absolutely lived up to the “fragrant” part of its name. I think I would’ve appreciated if it came with rice — it’s a bit too salty on its own — but, thankfully, our fried rice came out about 10 minutes later and fulfilled that craving! The fried rice was amazing; the grains were just the right level of dry and crispy, and the pops of sweetness from the roasted corn helped to balance out the savoriness. I typically don’t *love* fried rice but was really impressed by this one. The sole was one of their special menu items, but I highly recommend — it was super flaky and perfectly fried, with a lovely crispy outer shell contrasting against the soft, tender fish. It was topped with a lovely and fragrant sauce, as well as a few pieces of pickled mustard.
To round out the meal, we shared their pluot hot silken tofu, which was probably my favorite dessert so far in SF. The tofu was hot, creamy, and comforting. I loved the stewed pluots on top, which gave the tofu a great mix of acidity and sweetness. The overall dessert wasn’t all that sweet, so it was perfect for me. It was clearly also super popular — our server came by a little early to ask whether we wanted dessert since there were only three of the tofus left and she wanted to make sure we got one if we wanted one.
All around a *great* experience and I can’t wait to come back!
Lu See Kwik
This was a return trip to Four Kings because it’s that good. I first learned about them from the SF Chronicle Top 100 where they earned the #2 position. (Didn’t realize they were also on The NY Times 2024 Top restaurants in the nation.) They definitely deserve this attention.
The food is tasty and different. They always have specials, but I revisited the famous squab, their green beans and their shaved ice with red bean, boba beans and tapioca. I’ve also had their lamb skewer, which can be a bit on the more salty side, but still worth trying. I’ve also enjoyed the mapo spaghetti (another cult favorite), the scallop vermicelli and salted egg taro puffs.
Their service is friendly and punctual. I’ve never felt like I’ve had to wait long for the food or attention whether it’s refilling my water or adding more hot water to the tea kettle.
What I love is how they are Mister Jiu alums that support other SF restauranteurs that makes this city standout in flavor and creativity. They must have learned that through the mentorship and leadership of Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s.
… moreThe food is tasty and different. They always have specials, but I revisited the famous squab, their green beans and their shaved ice with red bean, boba beans and tapioca. I’ve also had their lamb skewer, which can be a bit on the more salty side, but still worth trying. I’ve also enjoyed the mapo spaghetti (another cult favorite), the scallop vermicelli and salted egg taro puffs.
Their service is friendly and punctual. I’ve never felt like I’ve had to wait long for the food or attention whether it’s refilling my water or adding more hot water to the tea kettle.
What I love is how they are Mister Jiu alums that support other SF restauranteurs that makes this city standout in flavor and creativity. They must have learned that through the mentorship and leadership of Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s.