Mister Jiu’s

What you need to know

Mister Jiu’s is the Chinatown restaurant that proved Chinese cooking belonged in the same conversation as the city’s top fine-dining rooms. Chef Brandon Jew opened it in 2016 in the former Four Seas banquet hall on Waverly Place, and it earned a Michelin star within six months. He won the James Beard Award for Best Chef: California in 2022.

Jew was born and raised in San Francisco’s Richmond District and trained at Zuni and Quince before spending time cooking in Shanghai. The food at Mister Jiu’s is Cantonese tradition filtered through California ingredients and technique.

What to Order

The menu shifts seasonally, but a few mainstays:

Cheung Fun: Rice noodle rolls with seasonal fillings.
Whole Roasted Duck: Order in advance. Served as a multi-course presentation.
Fried Rice: Whatever protein is in season. Crab, squab, lobster.
Sesame Balls: The dessert. Crispy outside, chewy inside.

The cocktail program is built around Chinese ingredients and is worth ordering from. The tasting menu is the best way to see the full range of the kitchen.

The Space

Vintage details from the original Four Seas dining room and one of the better-looking dining rooms in Chinatown.

Practical Info

Price: Entrees $38 to $65, tasting menu around $175
Reservations: Essential, book through Resy
Address: 28 Waverly Place
Dress: Smart casual

📍 Location: This restaurant is in Chinatown. Explore the neighborhood →

What to get

Whole roasted duck (order ahead), cheung fun, fried rice, sesame balls