The Best Chinese Restaurant in San Francisco

77 Chinese Cuisine

Payment Options:  Visa, MC Hours:  Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm Sat: 10am-3pm Serves:  Breakfast, Lunch Features:  Delivery, Wheelchair Friendly, Accepts Credit Cards, Lunch Special, Take Out,    &nb... more

Barrio Chino

We bring a playful amount of Mexican ingredients to classic Chinese dishes. Though not quite fusion, you will find a surprising twist on some of your favorite Chinese plates. more

Serving up classic Asian dishes influenced by the flavors of Mexico, Barrio Chino is a drinking and dining hotspot located in the popular Marina District. Restaurateur and Executive Chef Pete Mrabe, who is well-known for his concepts Chubby Noodle an... more

Bow Hon Restaurant

Simple, straight-forward Chinese food, from Fried Rice to Mongolian Beef.   Don't enter with any false illusions, this place is good for the most part, but nothing amazing. more

Brandy Ho's Hunan Food

Serving San Francisco since 1980, Brandy Ho's restaurant is one of the most popular landmarks on the San Francisco dining scene. Acclaimed by numerous Bay Area food critics, it has also been hailed by publications around the world as a "must visit"... more

Chili House

One of the best chinese restaurants in San Francisco offering authentic Chinese Cuisine and Spicy Szechuan Specialties, as well as Mandarin Style Dim Sum. more

China Live

Restaurateurs George Chen and Cindy Wong-Chen are pleased to announce their newest concept, China Live San Francisco, a ~30,000-square-foot culinary and cultural destination in the heart of Chinatown. China Live is a must-visit epicurean destination,... more

Chinatown Restaurant

Chinatown Restaurant offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to San Francisco. Chinatown Restaurant is a cornerstone in the San Francisco community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly s... more

City View Restaurant

Great dim sum - choose from a wide range of dim sum prepared steamed, baked & deep fried in our kitchen. To order, simply tell the server what you see that you like from the cart. We have also prepare a small variety of rice plates or noodles dishes... more

Dim Sum Bistro

Our Dim Sum restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. We offer homemade wontons, shrimp dumplings, and pork dumplings; made fresh every morning. more

Dim Sum Club

Welcome to Dim Sum Club, Come and enjoy your day with traditional handmade Cantonese style dim sums such as shrimp dumplings (Har Gow), chives & shrimp dumplings, Pork dumpling (Siu Mai), BBQ Pork Bun, Techew dumpling, Shanghaidumpling & rice noodle... more

Dim Sum King

No frills. Not a place to sit and eat. But the prices are good and most importantly, the dim sum is tasty. more

Dragon Beaux

Dragon Beaux offers a modern twist on dim sum and hot pot from Koi Palace's traditional menu with choices of premium Chinese tea for lunch. more

Dragon Well

While seeking to showcase cuisines from all around China, we prepare each dish with the freshest ingredients possible, and make all of our potstickers, mu shu pancakes and duck buns by hand. Regional wines and select teas have been thoughtfully chose... more

Dumpling Alley

Dumplings, pot stickers, noodles, and more. more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley

Dumpling Kitchen in Noe Valley offers a refined dining atmosphere that sets it apart from the casual vibe commonly associated with dumpling restaurants. Specializing in Seafood, Beef & Lamb: Unlike many dumpling-centric eateries that might focus on p... more

Dumpling Specialist

Dumpling Specialist proudly serves delicious Shanghai / Tawainese style dumplings and pan fried pork buns. more

Dumpling Time

This modern eatery - where visitors can watch dumplings being made fresh right before their eyes -is casual, social and fun. The menu focuses on freshly-made dumplings in the Asian tradition. Think locally sourced ingredients, unique fillings, and... more

Eden Silk Road - San Francisco

Eden Silk Road Cuisine always provides authentic Uyghur and Chinese halal food. The diversity of authentic Silk Road Cuisine has been contributed the myriad of local ethnic minorities such as Uyghur, Uzbek and Kazah. Chinese halal food appeared over... more

Eight Tables

Eight Tables provides a modern creative approach to traditional Chinese cuisine. We promote using local, natural, and seasonal produce as a basis for new dishes. Offering new ingredients in combination with traditional Chinese foods prepared in new w... more

Eliza's

Chinese-California cuisine in a modern, comfortable atmosphere: Matisse prints on the walls, colorful lighting fixtures, tropical plants. The setting creates an anticipation that is only augmented by good reviews and the happy faces of those already... more

Empress by Boon

Empress by Boon is San Francisco's newest, must-visit epicurean destination, offering a seasonal menu in modern Cantonese gastronomy. Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon applies traditional techniques to fresh, local ingredients to produce distinctive... more

Empress of China

The Cantonese culinary destination is spearheaded by Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon. Located at 838 Grant Avenue in the space formerly occupied by the landmark Empress of China restaurant, which served the San Francisco community with an elegant... more

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant is the creation of a family owned and operated team. Our "vegetarian meets Chinese cuisine" restaurant has a diverse and flavorful menu that draws specific inspiration from our Buddhist roots. Our menu is based on high-qua... more

Eric's Restaurant

Eric's possibly has the best Chinese food in Noe Valley or the Mission. A subtle difference is the spiciness of the food. A lot of the dishes have hot peppers, so if that's a problem, let your server know before you order. The mango beef is a favorit... more

Feng Ze Yuan

Feng Ze Yuan is a cornerstone in the San Francisco community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its... more

Good Luck Dim Sum

This delicious little dumpling cafeteria counter is as authentic as you can get: loud, cranky Chinese ladies serve up steamed dumplings, buns, potstickers and the occasional bowl of noodles. You can eat there (although we don't recommend it) or get y... more

Good Mong Kok Bakery

Delicious, inexpensive dumplings and buns. Expect a line if you visit early in the morning on weekend. more

Harborview Restaurant & Bar

This 2019 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment overlooks a stunning view of the San Francisco Bay. Harborview Restaurant & Bar boasts a sophisticated dining experience of authentic Cantonese-Chinese cuisine. The extensive menu is dedicated to fr... more

Hing Lung Company

Hing Lung Company specializes in Cantonese Barbecue: roast pigs, roast ducks, honey glazed bbq pork, and poached soy sauce chickens. Swing by and you'll find flavors from old Hong Kong. Everything's made fresh dailly. more

HK Lounge Bistro

HK Lounge Bistro specializes in handmade Dim Sum and Hong Kong Style Chinese cooking. more

Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant

Clay pots soaked in water cook & steam many of the dishes at this Chinese lunch & dinner spot. more

Hong Kong Lounge

A Chinese, Dim Sum restaurant in the Outer Richmond. more

Hotline

The dishes -- kkanpoong saewoo, mapa dubu, japchae bap, and more -- may or may not be recognizable to some. But they elicit strong memories of family dinners and post-kiddie soccer game lunches for Eddo Kim, who owns and operates Hotline alongside hi... more

House of Nanking

Probably the best-known Chinese restaurant in the city. Serves up delicious, inexpensive meals to locals and travelers alike. Note: The restaurant is usually very crowded and the seating is cramped. more

Hunan Cafe 2

For Asian post-festival cravings, it doesn't get better than Hunan 2. Affordable and classic, it offers hot and sour soup, a variety of curries and steamy pot stickers, and while the dishes are quite basic, after a day of gigs and dancing, they might... more

Joe's Excellent Chinese Cuisine

Joe's is a cornerstone of the community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. more

Lazy Susan

Lazy Susan is the new go-to Chinese take-out restaurant. Designed for bringing you delicious food without compromising convenience, health, or price, Lazy Susan is a contemporary approach to 25 favorite Chinese-American dishes. more

Little Szechuan

We use only the freshest and natural ingredients to prepare every dish.   Each dish is cooked in a healthy way to provide a nutritious meal. Much attention has been attached to create a cozy and inviting ambiance where you could enjoy a great me... more

MaMa Ji's

Mama Ji's serves home-style Sichuan Chinese food and delicious dim sum. No reservations. more

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