Bay Area Chinese Eats

Elevate your SoMa lunch beyond salads with these quick, flavorful Asian spots:

• Yank Sing (101 Spear St): Michelin-listed dim sum institution since...

Dim sum map redrawn after closures like HK Flower Lounge—new Cantonese spots fill the void. Perfect for grandparents + toddlers (loud rooms, high...

Top Chef winner Melissa King shares SF eats from dim sum to cioppino and late-night bites.

• Built foundation in SF Michelin kitchens after UCI and...

Weekend family dim sum drives from Sunnyvale? Hit Milpitas (15-20 min via 237) or Cupertino (10-15 min via 85) for these Cantonese standouts:

• Koi...

Chill Chinese food gems in San Francisco Chinatown: 10 community-vetted spots for 2026, with must-try dishes and access tips—find them in seconds.

Food highlights for enthusiasts this week:

• Pop-up Guest Chef Dinner tributing Chef Charles Phan, 4/21 at Farming Hope
• San Francisco Cookbook Week, 4/21-25
• Flavors of the Peninsula prix-fixe menus, 4/23-May 6
  Check organizers for details & tickets.

• HL Peninsula Restaurant opens its brand-new location in Castro Valley, the largest Cantonese restaurant in the U.S.
• Famous for authentic Cantonese...

Restaurant Relocations

• 🔥 Momo Noodle Moving Out: Momo Noodle is departing San Francisco's Saluhall food hall in the third week of September to...

• 87-year-old staple: Hung Fong keeps meals affordable in San Francisco
• Lunch specials: Available 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Perfect budget pick for everyday Bay Area Chinese eats

Upscale dim sum in San Francisco stays under $40 with top traditional picks:

• Steamed classics: Har Gow, Siu Mai, BBQ Pork Bao
• Signature Shanghai soup dumplings
  Budget-friendly bliss for quality bites—worth the hunt!

Great news for Bay Area spice lovers—Momo Noodle's Sichuan-style dry noodles are moving to a dedicated takeout spot!

• Timeline: Closing Saluhall...

Social media hype checks out at Asi Mexi Fusion Bistro — Jordanian-Mexican gem with falafel burritos and shakshuka tostadas.

• Crispy wrap:...

New Peninsula Hot Pot

• 🔥 Haidilao Opening in Serramonte Center: The largest hot pot chain in China is opening its first Peninsula location and...

China's largest hot pot chain Haidilao opens its first Peninsula location – third in Bay Area – at Serramonte Center.

• Prime spot: 7,156 sq ft next...

Elevate your special occasion at Z&Y in SF Chinatown with Chef Han's authentic Peking Duck carving show—a traditional tableside demo with scallions,...

East Bay gem for budget Sichuan lovers:

• Twice-cooked pork belly (回锅肉) is succulent, savory perfection with crisp veggies—Chengdu authentic.
• Spicy...

Bay Area foodies, roll up for a gluten-free vegan dumpling-making party at Shared SF (739 Bryant St)!

• Dough: Scratch-made millet using sorghum,...

Chase that classic dim sum cart vibe at these standout spots:

• Hong Kong Flower Lounge: Old-school cart service delivers authentic bites.
• East...

East Bay discovery: Amazing new dim sum spot near Federal in Alameda offers handmade fresh daily classics like delicate soup dumplings, crispy Peking duck, and savory chicken feet. Worth the trip for authentic Cantonese bites!

New Openings

• 🔥 Tai Er at Valley Fair: Tai Er opens second full-service restaurant at Valley Fair.

Top 100 Snubs

• Reader Suggestions: SF...