Mister Jiu’s
The Verdict
" Michelin star Chinese restaurant and James Beard Best Chef"
What you need to know
Brandon Jew opened Mister Jiu’s in the former Four Seas banquet hall in Chinatown. 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 is Cantonese tradition filtered through California ingredients and technique. Mister Jiu’s earned a Michelin star in late 2016, in the 2017 guide (the first Chinese restaurant in San Francisco to earn one), and Jew won the James Beard Best Chef: California award in 2022.
What to Order
The menu shifts seasonally. A few long-running items:
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: A dessert. Crispy outside, chewy inside.
The cocktail program is built around Chinese ingredients. The tasting menu covers the broader range of the kitchen.
Practical Info
Price: Entrees $38 to $65, tasting menu around $175
Reservations: Essential, book through Resy
Dress: Smart casual
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What to get
Whole roasted duck (order ahead), cheung fun, fried rice, sesame balls
