Chinatown Restaurant

Name: Chinatown Restaurant
Address: 744 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94108
Telephone: (415) 392-7958
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.6

3.6 (43)

$30 and under

Chinese

744 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly

Chinatown restaurant is the oldest restaurant in Chinatown, family-run since 1919. As of June 12, 2020 we are open six days a week Monday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There is limited seating on our outdoor balcony, so please reserve ahead. We can accommodate parties of 1 to 2 guest on the balcony. We will serve our favorite Chinese dishes including a variety of Dim Sum, Peking Duck, Creamy Prawns with Honey Walnuts, Kung Pao Chicken, Stir Fried Vegetables, Noodles, Soups and Rice. We also have a selection of beer, wine, and sake. We look forward to serving you! Please check back frequently for news on re-opening indoor dining.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Dim Sum, Asian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 392-7958
Website
http://www.chinatownrestaurantsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
744 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Cross street
Grant Ave
Parking details
Please park at Portsmouth Square Garage at Kearny between Clay and Washington. We validate for up to 2 hours with purchase of $30. You can also arrive on foot or via taxi or bus. Chinatown is especially fun for pedestrians.
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shrimp Dumplings (4)$7.95
Steamed Shrimp and Veggies in a Rice Wrap
Thai-Style Crispy Prawns (4)$7.95
Fried Whole Prawns in Wonton Skin. Enjoy with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Soft-Shelled Crab$16.95
Fried Soft-Shelled Crab topped with Salt, Pepper, Garlic & Onions
Seafood Lettuce Wraps (4)$18.95
Sautéed Chopped Shrimp, Calamari, Onion, Celery, Pine Nuts, Chives, Basil, Jicama & Veggies served with Lettuce Cups

Chicken Dim Sum

Chicken Potstickers (8)$7.95
Pan-fried Chicken & Veggie Dumplings served with Vinegar
Curry Chicken Skewers (4)$7.95
Curry-Marinated Fried Chicken on Bamboo Skewers
Steamed Chicken Feet$6.95
Steamed Marinated Chicken Feet with Black Bean & Soy Sauce
Chicken Lettuce Wraps (4)$14.95
Sautéed Chopped Chicken, Onion, Celery, Pine Nuts, Chives, Basil, Jicama & Veggies served with Lettuce Cups

Pork Dim Sum

Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumplings (6)$8.45
Steamed Pork Dumplings with hot Soup inside. A famous Shanghai dish!
BBQ Pork Buns (3)$5.95
Steamed Fluffy split-top Buns with BBQ Pork center
Siu Mai (4)$7.95
Steamed Shrimp & Pork in Wonton Wrapper
Sticky Rice$6.95
Steamed Sticky Rice, Pork, Shrimp, Egg & Veggies wrapped in a Lotus Leaf
Honey BBQ Spare Ribs$11.95
Fried BBQ Pork Ribs with Honey Glaze
Honey Sliced BBQ Pork$11.95
Sliced BBQ Pork with Honey Glaze

Vegetarian Dim Sum

Vegetarian Spring Rolls (4)$6.95
Crispy Roll with Bamboo Shoots, Onions, Mushroom & Veggies
Sweet Sesame Rice Balls (3)$5.95
Fried Glutinous Rice Balls filled with Lotus Paste coated in Sesame Seeds
Pan-Fried Onion Cake$6.95
Pan-Fried Flour Pancake with chopped Green Onions
Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps (4)$14.95
Sauteed Onion, Pine Nuts, Jicama & Veggies served with Lettuce Cups
Steamed Veggie Dumplings$6.95

Entrées

Seafood

Creamy Prawns W/Honey Walnuts$23.95
Fried Whole Prawns with Sweet Creamy Sauce & Glazed Walnuts
Kung Pao Prawns$19.95
Whole Prawns, Peanuts, Celery, Pepper & Onions
Salt & Pepper Fried Prawns$19.95
Fried Whole Prawns with Garlic, Salt & Pepper
Salt & Pepper Fried Calamari$19.95
Fried Calamari with Garlic, Salt & Pepper
Shrimp a la Shanghai w/ Bok Choy$19.95
Lightly Stir-Fried Whole Prawns in Garlic Sauce with Bok Choy (Chinese Cabbage)
Seafood Platter w/ Tender Greens$25.95
Stir-fried Whole Shrimp, Calamari, Scallops, Pine Nuts & Mixed Vegetables
Steamed Whole Fish$38.95
Steamed Fresh Black Bass with Soy Sauce, Ginger, Cilantro & Scallion
Salt & Pepper Crab
Fried Crab topped with Garlic, Salt & Pepper
- 2 Lbs.$47.95
Crab W/Ginger and Scallion
Stir-fried Crab with Ginger, Onion & Scallion
- 2 Lbs.$47.95
Whole Lobster in Supreme Broth$49.95
Stir-fried Lobster covered in Creamy Chicken Broth with Ginger
Salt & Pepper Lobster$49.95
Fried Lobster topped with Garlic, Salt & Pepper
Whole Lobster with Noodles$52.95
Stir-fried Lobster with Ginger & Onion over Soft Noodles with Bok Choy

Pork

Mu-Shu Pork$18.95
Minced Pork, Cabbage, Onions & Peppers served with Wraps & Hoisin Sauce
BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
Honey Glazed BBQ Pork Ribs
- 5 Pcs$19.95
Ma-Po Tofu with Pork$14.95
Tofu in a Spicy Sauce w/Ground Pork, Pickled Veggies, Black Beans & Pepper
Sweet & Sour Pork$14.95
Fried Pork covered in Sweet & Sour Sauce

Duck

Peking Duck
With Wraps, Scallion & Hoisin Sauce
- Whole$48.95
Salt & Pepper Fried Duck
Fried Duck topped with Onions, Salt & Pepper
- Half$24.95
Roast Duck
Oven-roasted Whole Duck Marinated in Pepper, Salt & Vinegar
- Whole$36.95
Duck Lettuce Wraps (4)$18.95
Sautéed Duck Meat, Onion, Celery, Pine Nuts, Chives, Basil, Jicama & Veggies served with Lettuce Cups

Chicken

General Tso's Chicken$14.95
Fried Chicken in Sweet & Spicy Sauce
Sesame Chicken$14.95
Fried Chicken in Sweet & Tangy Sauce topped with Sesame Seeds
Kung Pao Chicken$16.95
Stir-fried Chicken with Onions, Peppers, Celery & Peanuts
Sweet & Sour Chicken$14.95
Fried Chicken Coated in Sweet & Sour Sauce
$14.95 Lemon Chicken$14.95
Fried Chicken Coated in Lemon Tart Sauce
Sautéed Chicken with Vegetables$14.95
Stir-fried Chicken with Mixed Vegetables
Lemongrass Chili Chicken$14.95
Stir-fried Chicken with Lemongrass, Onions & Peppers

Beef

Black Pepper Beef$21.95
Beef Sautéed with Bell Peppers, Onions, Celery, Pepper & Soy Sauce
Mongolian Beef$19.95
Stir-fried Marinated Beef with Spicy Sauce, Onion & Scallion
House Special Tender Beef$19.95
Tender Marinated Beef stir-fried in Sweet Sesame Sauce with Mixed Vegetables
Szechuan Beef$19.95
Stir-fried Beef with Spicy Oil, Garlic, Pepper, Onion, Celery & Szechuan Pepper
Beef & Broccoli$17.95
Stir-fried Beef with Scallion & Broccoli

Vegetables

Braised Mushrooms with Tofu$14.95
Tofu & Mushroom with Oyster Sauce & Boy Choy
Sautéed Mixed Vegetables$12.95
Stir-fried Seasonal Vegetables in Garlic Sauce
Spicy Eggplant$12.95
Eggplant, Spicy Black Bean Sauce, Bamboo Shoots, Mushroom, Vinegar & Ginger
Fresh Green Beans with Tofu$12.95
Green Beans and Tofu with Spicy Pepper, Garlic & Black Beans
Chinese Pea Shoots and Broccoli$16.95
Leafy Delicate Pea Shoots & Chopped Chinese Broccoli Stir-fried w/Garlic Sauce

Chinese Traditional Dishes

Noodles & Rice

Chef's House Special Fried Rice$11.95
With Chicken, BBQ Pork, Egg & Veggies. Vegetarian Fried Rice also available.
Seafood Fried Rice$15.95
With Shrimp, Calamari, Onions, Egg White & Veggies
Combination Chow Mein$12.95
Egg Noodles w/BBQ Pork, Beef, Chicken & Vegetables. Vegetarian also available.
Hong Kong-Style Crispy Noodles$16.95
Pan-Fried Thin Noodles w/Shrimp, Chicken, BBQ Pork, Vegetables & Gravy
Steamed Jasmine Rice$1.75
White Rice

Soup

Wonton Soup$11.95
Pork Dumplings in Clear Broth with Whole Shrimp, Chicken, BBQ Pork and Bok Choy
Egg Drop Soup$9.95
Egg Flower, Tofu, Peas and Carrots
Hot and Sour Soup$9.95
Tomato-Based Spicy Soup with Tofu, Bamboo Shoots, Mushroom, Onions, Egg, Golden Flower
Chicken and Corn Soup$9.95
Minced Chicken, Yellow Corn, Egg & Veggies
Seafood Tofu Soup$14.95
Chopped Shrimp, Calamari, Tofu & Egg Whites

Dessert

Candied Fried Banana$16.95
Fried Banana with Caramelized Sugar Coat
Lychee Fruit Bowl$5.95
Pitted Chilled Lychee Fruit
Fruit Salad$12.95
Assorted Seasonal Fruit
Green Tea Ice Cream$5.95
Green Tea Flavored Ice Cream Scoop

What 43 people are saying

Chinatown Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6

3.6 based on all time ratings

3.6Food
3.5Service
3.2Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

43 Reviews

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stephanb VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great area with outstanding view from the balcony. Old world feel in the heart of SF
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TramN
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on February 13, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is not Chinese taste but it's very expensive. The restaurant automatically charged for tips. Never come back again.
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SophiaC
San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my bf and I here for lunch and it was wonderful! The dumplings were to die for and they opened up the outdoor area which gives you a nice overlook of Chinatown. Totally awesome experience. I definitely want to come back
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JosebaH VIP
Monterrey19 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Para los tiempos que vivimos, bien servicio. , agradable terraza, y la comida muy buena, se les pasó de agua el arroz, pero no nos lo cobraron.
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Sensell514
Los Angeles24 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Family gathering. Service good and food delicious especially Peking Duck
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BlackHawk VIP
London37 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Family Chinese meal while in San Francisco. Food excellent and staff friendly. Very traditional but relaxed.
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DavidL
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place in China town by far and probably the best Chinese food in San Francisco.
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suzee
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great location for walking around Chinatown after dinner.
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SFAE VIP
San Francisco Bay Area156 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Old school China town. Some great history, fun location, and very good service. Food is good for the value Highly recommend the experience.
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LizB
Philadelphia County19 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 19, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I showed up to my registration but the door was locked and no one answered for a very long time. A lady answered who cant answer questions. She just said no no even when I showed her my reservation.
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Chinatown Restaurant is rated 3.6 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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744 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

Cross street
Grant Ave
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Dim Sum, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Please park at Portsmouth Square Garage at Kearny between Clay and Washington. We validate for up to 2 hours with purchase of $30. You can also arrive on foot or via taxi or bus. Chinatown is especially fun for pedestrians.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chinatownrestaurantsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 392-7958

Chinatown Restaurant

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Seafood Dim Sum

Shrimp Dumplings (4)$7.95

Thai-Style Crispy Prawns (4)$7.95

Soft-Shelled Crab$16.95

Seafood Lettuce Wraps (4)$18.95

Chicken Dim Sum

Chicken Potstickers (8)$7.95

Curry Chicken Skewers (4)$7.95

Steamed Chicken Feet$6.95

Chicken Lettuce Wraps (4)$14.95

Pork Dim Sum

Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumplings (6)$8.45

BBQ Pork Buns (3)$5.95

Siu Mai (4)$7.95

Sticky Rice$6.95

Honey BBQ Spare Ribs$11.95

Honey Sliced BBQ Pork$11.95

Vegetarian Dim Sum

Vegetarian Spring Rolls (4)$6.95

Sweet Sesame Rice Balls (3)$5.95

Pan-Fried Onion Cake$6.95

Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps (4)$14.95

Steamed Veggie Dumplings$6.95

Entrées

Seafood

Creamy Prawns W/Honey Walnuts$23.95

Kung Pao Prawns$19.95

Salt & Pepper Fried Prawns$19.95

Salt & Pepper Fried Calamari$19.95

Shrimp a la Shanghai w/ Bok Choy$19.95

Seafood Platter w/ Tender Greens$25.95

Steamed Whole Fish$38.95

Salt & Pepper Crab

Crab W/Ginger and Scallion

Whole Lobster in Supreme Broth$49.95

Salt & Pepper Lobster$49.95

Whole Lobster with Noodles$52.95

Pork

Mu-Shu Pork$18.95

BBQ Pork Spare Ribs

Ma-Po Tofu with Pork$14.95

Sweet & Sour Pork$14.95

Duck

Peking Duck

Salt & Pepper Fried Duck

Roast Duck

Duck Lettuce Wraps (4)$18.95

Chicken

General Tso's Chicken$14.95

Sesame Chicken$14.95

Kung Pao Chicken$16.95

Sweet & Sour Chicken$14.95

$14.95 Lemon Chicken$14.95

Sautéed Chicken with Vegetables$14.95

Lemongrass Chili Chicken$14.95

Beef

Black Pepper Beef$21.95

Mongolian Beef$19.95

House Special Tender Beef$19.95

Szechuan Beef$19.95

Beef & Broccoli$17.95

Vegetables

Braised Mushrooms with Tofu$14.95

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables$12.95

Spicy Eggplant$12.95

Fresh Green Beans with Tofu$12.95

Chinese Pea Shoots and Broccoli$16.95

Chinese Traditional Dishes

Noodles & Rice

Chef's House Special Fried Rice$11.95

Seafood Fried Rice$15.95

Combination Chow Mein$12.95

Hong Kong-Style Crispy Noodles$16.95

Steamed Jasmine Rice$1.75

Soup