Bay Area Chinese Eats

San Francisco Chinatown's 12th annual Night Out will be hosted at a different venue this year.

New Cal students can build a practical map with these reliable, budget-friendly spots highlighted in the guide.

• Impression of Lanzhou offers chewy...

Santana Row's September "Taste the Row" event brings $25 prix-fixe weekday lunches at select spots.

• Dumpling Time stands out for Chinese dumplings...

Chubby Noodle's Salt & Pepper Shrimp delivers irresistible crunch and bold seasoning in every bite, making it a standout reason for Bay Area diners to head south.

Sergeant Ma opens September 9 at 185 Berry St. in Mission Bay, serving California cuisine with Asian influences. This fusion concept adds a notable new option to the area's dining scene.

At China Live, don't miss Chef Han's fish in flaming chili oil—a standout Sichuan dish from the kitchen he established after cooking for two Chinese presidents, holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2012.

Cantonese soy sauce pan-fried noodles deliver crisp, savory comfort in 15 minutes using basic pantry staples like soy sauces, oyster sauce, garlic,...

Soon and Soon returns as a 78-square-foot coffee window at 731 Grant Ave., where Mister Jiu’s owners Brandon Jew and Anna Jew Lee partner with Paper...

Sergeant Ma opens September 9 from the team behind Trestle and 7 Adams.

• Jason Halverson crafts Asian-inspired dishes like lobster malfadine with...

Jinli Flagship Branch takes its name from Chengdu's famous gastronomy street, with the goal of serving authentic Sichuan cuisine.

House of Dumplings at 109 Appian Way serves handmade dumplings and hand-pulled noodles in Union City, a solid pick for budget-friendly everyday Chinese eats.

Former restaurant kids turn their childhoods into a musical love letter to Chinatown food and community, where the smell of garlic hitting hot oil...

Fù Huì Huá in the Mission offers a seasonally changing $258-per-person tasting menu with dishes like abalone in broth, eel with noodles, and shaved...

Noodle Dynasty pairs proper technique with student-friendly prices at 2426 Telegraph Ave, where beef falls apart and hand-pulled noodles deliver perfect chew for under $15. Perfect everyday East Bay eats.

Alice’s Restaurant at 1599 Sanchez St. is closing permanently on Aug. 31 as owners James and Sharon Sung retire.

• Known for Hunan and Mandarin...

Numb Restaurant, the Singapore-based Sichuan spot, is opening its first US location in San Francisco's Mission District. Regional Chinese cuisine fans will want to watch this one as it becomes the next hot spot.

Sam Wo on Clay Street has fed San Franciscans since before World War I, outlasting an industry where most spots fail within five years through its...

Dumpling Patio at 2499 Lombard St serves family-run handmade dumplings and proper Sichuan dishes in a fast-casual setting. Locals already line up for lunch in the bright, spacious room – worth a try for SF dumpling fans.

This Richmond District gem at 5700 Geary Blvd stands out with its chic bistro atmosphere and standout Cantonese dishes.

• Upscale yet welcoming:...

Xin opens its third location in San Francisco's Marina at 2015 Chestnut Street, expanding the dumpling and Sichuan-focused chain that debuted in Portland's Chinatown in 2023.