Pork Chop House — SF Chinatown staple damaged in fatal crash
Key Questions
What is the Pork Chop House in SF Chinatown?
The Pork Chop House, also known as New Lun Ting Cafe, is the longest continuously operating spot in Chinatown, beloved for its pork chops and family-style dining, including late-night feasts until 3 a.m.
What happened to the Pork Chop House?
The restaurant was damaged when an SUV crashed into it, resulting in a fatal incident. It is now boarded up, with Supervisor Sauter pushing for a fast reopening amid repairs and safety measures.
Who was the victim in the crash at the Pork Chop House?
The pedestrian victim was Cutberto Zamora-Martinez, a 49-year-old father. The 76-year-old driver faces no charges.
How is the community responding to the Pork Chop House incident?
The community is rallying with a pedestrian safety rally on Monday, live fundraisers, and tracking permits for reopening. Efforts focus on safety improvements like daylighting at Jackson and Grant streets.
What is the status of the Pork Chop House reopening?
The site is boarded up undergoing repairs. Supervisor Sauter is advocating for quick reopening with added safety measures, and fundraisers are ongoing.
What is happening with the Empress of China building in Chinatown?
CMAC has acquired the Empress of China building at 838 Grant Ave for a cultural campus and museum. It will preserve City View in the basement and Michelin-starred Empress by Boon on the top floor.
How is Mister Jiu’s contributing to Chinatown revitalization?
Mister Jiu’s marks its 10-year milestone with chef Brandon Jew, who has Michelin and Beard awards. It hosts guest chef dinners on April 11 and May 9 amid high-end dining boosts.
What new developments are revitalizing SF Chinatown dining?
New HK-style Joy's Cafe has opened at 60 Bayard Street as a 70-seat cha chaan teng. This joins efforts like the Empress building revival and Mister Jiu’s milestone.
Longest continuously run Chinatown spot (New Lun Ting Cafe), beloved for pork chops and family-style dining, smashed by SUV in deadly crash (pedestrian victim Cutberto Zamora-Martinez, 49yo dad; 76yo driver no charges); now boarded up. Latest: Another late-night feast spot closes second location (Ocean Ave tie-in), amid community rally (Monday), fundraisers, Supervisor Sauter push for reopening/safety (daylighting Jackson/Grant). Confirmed/updated: CMAC acquires Empress of China building (838 Grant Ave) for cultural campus/museum (per NBC), preserving City View (basement) and Michelin Empress by Boon (top floor); Chinatown high-end boosted by Mister Jiu’s 10-year milestone (Brandon Jew, Michelin/Beard wins, Apr 11/May 9 guest chef dinners) amid revitalization including new HK-style Joy's Cafe.