Best Chinatown Eats in San Francisco

  1. Mister Jiu’s 1
    Chinatown $$$$

    Mister Jiu’s

    Michelin star Chinese restaurant and James Beard Best Chef

    28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up →
  2. Hang Ah Tea Room 2

    Hang Ah Tea Room

    Widely cited as the oldest dim sum restaurant in the United States.

    1 Pagoda Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up →
  3. R&G Lounge 3
    Chinatown $$$

    R&G Lounge

    Anthony Bourdain featured this Chinatown Cantonese restaurant on No Reservations.

    631 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up →
  4. House of Nanking 4

    House of Nanking

    Two-time Chopped champion on Food Network. The family was the subject of the docuseries Chef Dynasty: House of Fang

    919 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up →
  5. Good Mong Kok Bakery 5

    Good Mong Kok Bakery

    Chinatown bakery on Stockton Street, open since 1977. Steamed char siu bao (barbecue pork buns) is the signature; cash only and fast counter service.

    $2 Steamed char siu bao (barbecue pork buns). Line out the door everyday.
    1039 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up →
  6. Hon’s Wun-Tun House 6

    Hon’s Wun-Tun House

    Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup with hand-wrapped wontons and clean broth. So Tasty!

    648 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up →
  7. Capital Restaurant 7

    Capital Restaurant

    The salt and pepper chicken wings are some of the best in the city

    839 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up →

Last updated August 18, 2026