Four Kings — SF Chronicle Top 100 #1 restaurant
Key Questions
What is Four Kings and why did it top the SF Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurants list?
Four Kings, by chefs Mike Long and Franky Ho, earned the #1 spot on the SF Chronicle's 2026 Top 100 Restaurants list. It features electric modern Chinese fine dining with dishes like XO escargot, scallop vermicelli, and mapo spaghetti. This ranking highlights Chinatown's dominance in Bay Area dining alongside spots like Fuhuihua and Mister Jiu’s.
How can I make a reservation at Four Kings?
As the top-ranked restaurant on the SF Chronicle's list, Four Kings is in high demand. Verify reservations through official channels or consult the Chronicle's reader guide for booking details and availability.
What dining trends does Four Kings represent?
Four Kings aligns with the premium southeastern and Cantonese wave, as well as the push for chef's table experiences in Chinese cuisine, similar to China Live's Eight Tables. It reflects SF's restaurant openings boom and addresses the awards drought for Chinese American fine dining. Related Chronicle pieces note reader discussions on Top 100 inclusions and chef's table equity for Chinese cuisine.
Four Kings by Mike Long/Franky Ho rocketed to #1 on SF Chronicle 2026 Top 100 (Chinatown tops Bay Area lists), showcasing electric modern Chinese fine dining (XO escargot, scallop vermicelli, mapo spaghetti); recent trends/Chronicle pieces echo SF openings boom/Chinatown dominance alongside Fuhuihua/Mister Jiu’s. Aligns with premium southeastern/Cantonese wave/chef's table push (China Live Eight Tables); priorities: verify reservations, reader guide, tasting deep-dive/interview amid awards drought.