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Known to have lines out the door, this long-standing spot serves Chinese chow in cozy quarters.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 919 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 421-1429
Website: https://www.houseofnankingsf.com/
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Reviews
Fiorella Barrera
This place is a must-try. Hey! Not a fancy place if you’re looking for a fancy sitting, but the food is outstanding! The server noticed I was a bit lost about what to order, then she say, no worries I will bring you a little bit of everything to share, and every dish was better than the other, I wish I had taken photos of everything.
Such an amazing experience being in this place with unexpected and delicious flavors. Don’t miss it out, you have to go!
… moreSuch an amazing experience being in this place with unexpected and delicious flavors. Don’t miss it out, you have to go!
Sadia Haq
House of Nanking absolutely lived up to the hype. We ordered the mobu fish, five-spice fish, rice soup, tofu bao bun, cold sesame noodles, and apple prawn—and every single dish was exceptional. The flavors were an explosion in the best possible way: bold, layered, and perfectly balanced.
The rice soup was hands down the standout—number one. I honestly wasn’t expecting it to be that incredible, but it was unbelievably delicious and comforting, with so much depth. Second place goes to the cold sesame noodles, rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced. Third was the mobu fish, followed by the five-spice fish, and then the apple prawn, which rounded everything out beautifully.
The blend of flavors across all the dishes was exquisite—nothing felt one-note or overdone. The staff were very kind and efficient, and while everything is fast-paced and there’s often a line, they move people through quickly and smoothly.
Truly one of those meals where you leave thinking about it long after—absolutely worth it.
… moreThe rice soup was hands down the standout—number one. I honestly wasn’t expecting it to be that incredible, but it was unbelievably delicious and comforting, with so much depth. Second place goes to the cold sesame noodles, rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced. Third was the mobu fish, followed by the five-spice fish, and then the apple prawn, which rounded everything out beautifully.
The blend of flavors across all the dishes was exquisite—nothing felt one-note or overdone. The staff were very kind and efficient, and while everything is fast-paced and there’s often a line, they move people through quickly and smoothly.
Truly one of those meals where you leave thinking about it long after—absolutely worth it.
Artemis
Don’t be surprised if there’s a line/wait to get in.
The food is quite good, very enjoyable.
The service was a bit rough. We asked for things we didn’t get. There was a wine on the menu, but not available (they don’t have many, so I’d of preferred if it was lined off the menu, or we were told beforehand it wasn’t available). I wasn’t given a menu to choose another drink and the staff were pushy in suggesting 1 particular drink. The staff yell questions at you. It isn’t a good feeling. It’s tough getting staff attention.
I get “hustle”/ lunch rush environments, but this had elements of too little staff, too much work. As a patron, it felt stressful.
Even though the food is great, it’s not a place to chill and have a relaxing meal. We were here Valentine’s Day afternoon.
We had the Eggplant and Sweet Potato (great eye appeal and tasted delicious), Apple Chicken (it is not basic, it’s comfort food), Sizzling Beef, delicious; Chili Oil Pork Wontons and Pork Confit Eggrolls got us started.
I do like the business signage. Visible inside and out there are mentions of the business being seen in Matrix 4 and pictures with Keanu Reeves.
Seating is “family style”. While we had our own table, we were sandwiches between a party of 2 to the left and a party of 3 to our right. You’ll be elbow close to a stranger, if that’s not for you, you can decide accordingly.
I DID see at least one table on its own.
You go up to the counter to pay. Check in with the line, because it intersects with the bathroom line, so you don’t wait for one thing, when you want the other.
… moreThe food is quite good, very enjoyable.
The service was a bit rough. We asked for things we didn’t get. There was a wine on the menu, but not available (they don’t have many, so I’d of preferred if it was lined off the menu, or we were told beforehand it wasn’t available). I wasn’t given a menu to choose another drink and the staff were pushy in suggesting 1 particular drink. The staff yell questions at you. It isn’t a good feeling. It’s tough getting staff attention.
I get “hustle”/ lunch rush environments, but this had elements of too little staff, too much work. As a patron, it felt stressful.
Even though the food is great, it’s not a place to chill and have a relaxing meal. We were here Valentine’s Day afternoon.
We had the Eggplant and Sweet Potato (great eye appeal and tasted delicious), Apple Chicken (it is not basic, it’s comfort food), Sizzling Beef, delicious; Chili Oil Pork Wontons and Pork Confit Eggrolls got us started.
I do like the business signage. Visible inside and out there are mentions of the business being seen in Matrix 4 and pictures with Keanu Reeves.
Seating is “family style”. While we had our own table, we were sandwiches between a party of 2 to the left and a party of 3 to our right. You’ll be elbow close to a stranger, if that’s not for you, you can decide accordingly.
I DID see at least one table on its own.
You go up to the counter to pay. Check in with the line, because it intersects with the bathroom line, so you don’t wait for one thing, when you want the other.
Karl Whinnery
Wow. Hands down an incredible experience and gonna be top 3 if not top 1 Chinese food. Calling it food feels like an understatement.
Family style dishes served pretty quick. This place can get crowded – and rightfully so.
We ordered fried pork potstickers with peanut sauce and my god. That sauce. Make sure you get at least one dish with the peanut sauce. We made short work of the potstickers.
Our friend said the tofu with peanut was incredible and she was correct. They cook the tofu to perfection. Best tofu ever.
Ok, the beef short rib is to die for. It’s mouth watering and perfectly cooked. Very unique and you gotta try it. The Bok Choi was so tasty as well.
The sesame chicken comes with delicious sweet potatoes. The sesame chicken rocks. I can’t believe how good it is.
Every dish we had was like better than the last. This place is a MUST GO TO.
Staff are friendly and clearly have been doing this a while. Very efficient too. Gonna have to go again and explore more dishes.
… moreFamily style dishes served pretty quick. This place can get crowded – and rightfully so.
We ordered fried pork potstickers with peanut sauce and my god. That sauce. Make sure you get at least one dish with the peanut sauce. We made short work of the potstickers.
Our friend said the tofu with peanut was incredible and she was correct. They cook the tofu to perfection. Best tofu ever.
Ok, the beef short rib is to die for. It’s mouth watering and perfectly cooked. Very unique and you gotta try it. The Bok Choi was so tasty as well.
The sesame chicken comes with delicious sweet potatoes. The sesame chicken rocks. I can’t believe how good it is.
Every dish we had was like better than the last. This place is a MUST GO TO.
Staff are friendly and clearly have been doing this a while. Very efficient too. Gonna have to go again and explore more dishes.
Avery Sliwak
I went here for lunch.. the food is definitely not traditional but it grew on me. I’ve honestly never had anything like this before, seriously. And everyone loved it. Some dishes weren’t quite for me but if you come here, there will definitely be a dish for you.
… moreDwayne “Cisco kid” Ohelo
House of Nanking is a true San Francisco classic. The food was excellent—full of bold, comforting flavors that clearly come from decades of experience in the kitchen. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and well balanced. Blosome tea and deep fried pork rib was excellent and the fried rice!
The service was great as well: attentive, friendly, and efficient without feeling rushed. Even though the restaurant itself isn’t very large, it more than makes up for it with its rich history and character. You can really feel the legacy of this place the moment you walk in.
Overall, House of Nanking delivers outstanding food, warm service, and a timeless atmosphere that makes it well worth the visit.
… moreThe service was great as well: attentive, friendly, and efficient without feeling rushed. Even though the restaurant itself isn’t very large, it more than makes up for it with its rich history and character. You can really feel the legacy of this place the moment you walk in.
Overall, House of Nanking delivers outstanding food, warm service, and a timeless atmosphere that makes it well worth the visit.
Lindsay
Amazing American-style Chinese food! The honey crispy beef was insane. The cubed beef was so tender and rich- it paired perfectly with the acidity of the garlic bok choy. Absolutely delicious, though the portion of meat was a bit small in comparison to the veggies. The crispy pork belly bun was incredible, too. I’d love to do the chef’s recommendations one day but it felt like overkill for a single diner on a Wednesday morning.
I went right when they opened at 11am but they were still setting things up. I came back around 11:30 and was seated immediately. There were only a few other customers so I wasn’t rushed at all. Go during the week day if you can! It’s worth it!
… moreI went right when they opened at 11am but they were still setting things up. I came back around 11:30 and was seated immediately. There were only a few other customers so I wasn’t rushed at all. Go during the week day if you can! It’s worth it!
John Heath Jr
★★★★★ 5-Star Review – House of Nanking, San Francisco, CA
House of Nanking in San Francisco continues to live up to its legendary reputation. The flavors are bold, the portions are generous, and the service is fast even when the place is packed. The chow mein, fried rice, and sesame chicken were outstanding — fresh, perfectly seasoned, and cooked with that classic wok-fired taste you can’t find just anywhere.
The sesame chicken was especially impressive: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a balanced sauce that wasn’t overly sweet. The chow mein and fried rice were both loaded with flavor and had that authentic texture that tells you they’re doing it right.
If you’re in San Francisco and want real, memorable Chinese comfort food, House of Nanking is absolutely worth the stop. Highly recommended.
… moreHouse of Nanking in San Francisco continues to live up to its legendary reputation. The flavors are bold, the portions are generous, and the service is fast even when the place is packed. The chow mein, fried rice, and sesame chicken were outstanding — fresh, perfectly seasoned, and cooked with that classic wok-fired taste you can’t find just anywhere.
The sesame chicken was especially impressive: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a balanced sauce that wasn’t overly sweet. The chow mein and fried rice were both loaded with flavor and had that authentic texture that tells you they’re doing it right.
If you’re in San Francisco and want real, memorable Chinese comfort food, House of Nanking is absolutely worth the stop. Highly recommended.
Raph Villamor
Beautiful restaurant! The servers were very kind and the tasty food was served quickly. I wasn’t able to take much pictures because the food was soooo appealing. First off, the pork belly bun was cooked to perfection and the soup which we ordered had really smooth and fragrant broth. The dumplings which came after were tasty. The porky belly and sesame chicken were absolutely heavenly! The pork ribs were fried and seasoned to perfection also. Lastly, the fried rice really lived up to our expectations. Highly recommended and would definitely come back!
… morekeith k
I have lived in San Francisco my whole life but never experienced House of Nanking! I was invited to dinner by two of my friends and it did not disappoint.
A few things that surprised me— 1) lines forms pretty quick but there are plenty of seats indoors and out in a park-let. 2) The prices are an absolute steal especially with inflation so high! I was shocked. 3) The food is pretty damn good, and quite authentic. 4) The service is straight forward with the right balance of welcoming.
We ordered the duck and roast pork baos which tasted so good. The Sizzling Rice soup had nice and tender pieces of chicken while feeling comforting in the cool evening San Francisco Autumn weather. The sesame noodles were ok in my opinion. The steak cubes with bok choy definitely stood out… flavorful and balanced with the veggies. The Sesame Chicken also stood out to me— 37 year tradition was one of my favorites! Crispy, sweet, with a touch of spice.
I really enjoyed my experience at House of Nanking. As a life-long resident, I cannot believe it took me this long to discover it. Affordable and authentic— I definitely recommend it!
… moreA few things that surprised me— 1) lines forms pretty quick but there are plenty of seats indoors and out in a park-let. 2) The prices are an absolute steal especially with inflation so high! I was shocked. 3) The food is pretty damn good, and quite authentic. 4) The service is straight forward with the right balance of welcoming.
We ordered the duck and roast pork baos which tasted so good. The Sizzling Rice soup had nice and tender pieces of chicken while feeling comforting in the cool evening San Francisco Autumn weather. The sesame noodles were ok in my opinion. The steak cubes with bok choy definitely stood out… flavorful and balanced with the veggies. The Sesame Chicken also stood out to me— 37 year tradition was one of my favorites! Crispy, sweet, with a touch of spice.
I really enjoyed my experience at House of Nanking. As a life-long resident, I cannot believe it took me this long to discover it. Affordable and authentic— I definitely recommend it!