

#BEST DIM SUM RESTAURANT SAN FRANCISCO UPDATE#
These are the places you don’t want to miss on your first trip to the Bay Area, and the ones worth returning to even if you’ve lived here for decades.Īnd because we want to make sure this list reflects the ever-changing nature of San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene, we update the Eater 38 on a quarterly basis, adding restaurants that were previously overlooked, are newly eligible (Eater 38 restaurants must have been open for six months), or have stepped up their game. It’s a list that tells the story of San Francisco through food, documenting the blend of taquerias, dumpling shops, and tasting menu destinations that make this city one of the most interesting places to eat in America. hand mashed garlic plantains stuffed with your choice of filling, topped w/ a vegetable sofrito (Guy got roasted pork) Ropa Vieja. Find Koi Palace in Daly City (365 Gellert Blvd.), Milpitas (768 Barber Lane) and Dublin (4288 Dublin Blvd.The Eater 38 is our attempt to answer any question that begins, “Can you recommend a restaurant?” It’s a curated list that covers the entire city, spanning numerous cuisines, neighborhoods, and price points. As Seen On: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: 'International Appeal'. Don’t miss the Instagram-worthy Five Guys XLB ($9.90), a sampler of delicate soup-filled dumplings, including pork, spinach-kale, beet, turmeric crab and squid-ink black truffle.ĭetails: Dim sum is served from 11 a.m. (Courtesy of Mary Orlin)Įver since this Daly City dim sum parlor opened in 1996, Koi Palace has become a Bay Area favorite with locations in Milpitas and Dublin, too. weekends at 388 Ninth Street, Oakland Koi Palace Koi Palace’s steamer baskets arrive at tables via dim-sum carts. Chili House Chinese Restaurant is an award winning San Francisco Chinese restaurant located on dynamic Clement Street in San Francisco which prepares all your favorite authentic Chinese cuisine, Szechuan regional specialties including spicy and non-spicy dishes, Mandarin style dim sum and family dishes.Chef Han has served two Chinese Presidents and was the previous Executive Chef in the office. This tea house’s specialty is savory stuffed Truffle Mushroom Buns ($5.68), which resemble large mushroom caps.ĭetails: Dim sum is served from 11 a.m. Place your order for dumplings, rice noodles or roasted crispy-skin pork (weekends only) and they’ll arrive at your table via that iconic dim-sum cart. Peony Seafood Restaurant The steamed dumplings at Oakland’s Peony Seafood Restaurant are terrific. Buns ($1.10), bursting with sweet barbecued pork, at this popular Chinatown spot for dim sum to-go.ĭetails: Open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Pick up translucent shrimp dumplings ($2.10) and steamed B.B.Q. daily at 649 Jackson St., San Francisco For more food and drink coverageįollow us on Flipboard. Try the savory deep-fried minced meat turnovers ($3.80) and earthy eggplant ($4.50), stuffed with shrimp paste ($4.50).ĭetails: Dim sum is served from 10 a.m. Tuck into this Chinatown tea house - which counts President Barack Obama as a fan - for a sit-down meal. Hungry yet? Here’s where to get your dim sum fix in San Francisco’s Chinatown and points beyond. Details CUISINES Chinese, Asian, Seafood Meals Dinner, Lunch FEATURES Reservations, Seating, Takeout, Table Service View all details features Location and contact 816 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1206 Chinatown 0. Order steamed dumplings first, then add pan-fried dumplings, roasted dishes, deep-fried items and finally sweets. Alameda food writer Carolyn Phillips, author of “The Dim Sum Field Guide” (Ten Speed Press, 2016), suggests that you begin your dim sum foray with tea.
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Lunar new year celebrations are unfolding across the Bay Area this month, and food is always part of the festivities - and we have a great weakness for dim sum.
