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- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Chinese (Sichuan)
- Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
- Phone number
(415) 788-8188
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander
- Executive chef
George Chen
- Catering
We offer delivery via multiple Delivery Services (i.e. DoorDash, Caviar, GrubHub, etc), plus Zesty & Moby Dish. If interested in learning more please email events@chinalivesf.com
- Private party facilities
China Live can host everything from intimate parties of 10 people to large reception-style events for up to 825 with multiple sensory experiences.
- Private party contact
Nicole White: (844) 860-7139
- Neighborhood
Chinatown
- Cross street
Stockton & Grant (@ Powell)
- Parking details
In addition to Street Parking, there are also several public parking options: North Beach Public Parking @ 735 Vallejo St. and Vallejo Parking Garage @ 766 Vallejo St.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
We open nightly @5pm for INSIDE + OUTSIDE DINING, DELIVERY & PICK-UP. Our menu changes daily based on seasonal availability of the best quality ingredients, which are non-GMO, organic and gluten free whenever possible. Items are labeled: (v) vegetarian (may contain egg or dairy) and (gf) gluten free. The menu below is for the week of May 23, 2022.
***STARTERS TO SHARE***
Salads & Lite Fry 餐前小菜/沙拉/小炸
Chrysanthemum Ten Ingredient Salad, Plum Vinaigrette (v, gf)$16.50
什锦茼蒿沙拉
Peking Duck Chopped Salad, Asian Pop 'Confetti', Plum-Mustard Dressing$18.50
剁鸭沙拉
"Betelnut" Minced Chicken Lettuce Cup (6) / or Tofu (v)$22.00
"啤酒屋"生菜鸡松/豆腐
Singapore Style Chicken Wings (Prawn Spice)$16.00
新加坡风味虾酱鸡翅
Basket of Fried Scallion Bread (5) (v)$9.50
金黄葱花卷
Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Spring Handrolls, Dual Dipping Sauce (8)$22.00
手工鲜蟹春卷,双味蘸酱
Chili-Encrusted Calamari, Taiwan Basil, Mandarin Orange$17.00
熔岩香辣炸鱿鱼
Dim Sum 点心
Our #1 Seller Famous Sheng Jian Bao 'SJB' Daily Made Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings (5). Hot & Juicy Inside!$19.00
招牌上海生煎包
Dongbei Vegetarian Long Pot Stickers (3) (v)$15.00
东北素锅贴
Shanghai Xiao Long Bao 'XLB' Soup Dumplings, 18 Folds Open Chimney Kurobuta Pork with Ginger Vinegar (6)$16.00
上海手工小笼汤包
Shrimp & Scallop Shumai Dumpling (4)$20.00
鲜虾带子烧麦
Sichuan "Working Hands" Pork Dumplings, Sesame Butter, Peppercorn-Chili Broth (10)$16.00
四川红油抄手
"Impossible" Sichuan Working Hands Dumplings (10) (v)$22.00
全素抄手
Shandong Chicken 'Shui Jiao' Dumplings with Chili Broth$19.00
清鸡汤辣油手工鸡肉水饺
Barbecue 烧烤
"Peking Duck" with Kumquat Glaze, Traditional Condiments in 5 Sesame Pockets$27.00
芝麻烧饼北京脆皮鸭
Side of "Peking Duck", Traditional Condiments, with 3 Sesame Pockets$29.00
烤鸭盘
Char Siu BBQ Pork " Dutch Crunch" Baked Buns (3)$13.00
酥皮叉烧包
Kurobuta Pork Char Siu, Hot Mustard$20.00
蜜汁叉烧
Chef Chen's Braised Pork Belly "Gua Bao" Lotus Bun (3)$16.00
陈老板特色五花肉刈包
Cold Plates & Side Dishes 冷盘
Crushed Cucumber Skins, Chili Garlic Vinaigrette (v,gf)$9.00
脆皮黄瓜
Century Egg with Roasted Peppers (v)$8.00
燒椒皮蛋
Crispy, Spicy Brussel Sprouts (v, gf)$9.00
脆辣球芽甘蓝
Butter Garlic Noodles$9.00
黄油蒜蓉小面
***BIG PLATES TO SHARE***
Poultry & Pork & Beef 热炒/鸡/猪/牛
House Famous Kung Pao "Firecracker"
招牌宫保
- Chicken 鸡丁$24.00
- Tofu (v) 豆腐$22.00
- Prawns 大虾$36.00
1/2 Crackling-Skin Cantonese Fragrant Garlic Chicken (gf)$24.00
蒜香脆皮鸡
Tamarind Laced Sweet & Sour Basil Glazed Pork Ribs$23.00
九层塔糖醋排骨
Chengdu Pock Mark Ma's Mapo Tofu Claypot
四川麻婆豆腐
- Minced Pork (gf) 肉$20.00
- Vegetarian (v, gf) 素$20.00
Singapore Nonya Style Spicy Chicken Curry with Crispy Brussel Sprouts (gf)$23.00
新加坡风味咖喱鸡
Wok Seared Filet Mignon 'Steak Kow," Snow Peas (gf)$38.00
锅煎黑椒牛球
Seafood 海鲜
Live Local Dungeness Crab: Salt & Pepper or Spiced Chili JiuNiang Sauce (gf) AQ
活蟹:椒盐,姜葱或四川酒酿汁(市场价)
Sichuan Red Chili Prawns, Rice Lees, Bloomsdale Spinach (gf)$35.00
川酱爆虾球
Miso-Glazed Pan-Roasted Chilean Sea Bass (SCS Certified), Sweet/Sour Cucumber Namasu (gf)$35.00
锅烤味噌智利海鲈鱼
Sea Scallops, Lily Bulbs, Chinese Black Bean, Rice Wine Sauce$32.00
米酒豆豉鲜带子
Vegetable 时蔬
Roasted Eggplant Claypot, Basil & Shallots (v)$21.00
九层塔茄子
XO Corn Riblets (Vegan Option Available)$16.00
XO 玉米排骨
Three Styles Spicy Tofu Medley with Seasonal Veg - Family Style (v)$22.00
家常豆腐
Yu Choi, Roasted Black Garlic (v,gf)$20.00
黑蒜子菜心
Sichuan Blistered Green Beans, Yunnan Olive, Pickled Radish, Salted Plum, Mushroom & Toon Paste (v)$20.00
四川干煸四季豆
Charred Chinese Broccoli, Oyster Mushroom, Roasted Sesame Seeds (v, gf)$21.00
焦烤鲜菇中式芥兰
Rice & Noodle & Soup 米面类
Hong Kong Wok-Fried Egg Noodles with Mushroom & Bok Choy
香港锅煎炒面
- Chicken 鸡丝$21.00
- Vegetarian (v) 素$21.00
Shanghai 'Fat' Chow Mein Pork, Shrimp, Chicken & Seasonal Vegetables
上海粗炒面
- Shrimp, Chicken & Pork 虾/鸡/猪肉$21.00
- Vegetarian (v) 素$21.00
'Dan Dan' Style Hot Dry Noodles 'ReGanMian' (v)$16.00
著名汉口热干面(素)
The 'Marco Polo' Zha Jiang Mian$18.00
"马可波罗"炸酱面
Taiwan "Most Loved" Lu Rou Fan Braised Minced Pork Rice Bowl, Bok Choy$16.00
台湾卤肉饭
Yangzhou Fried Rice
扬州炒饭
- BBQ Pork, Sweet Baby Shrimp (gf) 烧/虾仁$21.00
- Vegetarian (v, gf) 素$21.00
Taiwan Best Braised Beef Noodle Soup$20.00
台湾牛肉汤面
Steamed Jasmine Rice (v,gf)$4.00
白饭
***Merchandise*** 自制商品
Visit the Marketplace and explore our unique selection of cookware, directly imported pantry items and gifts!
HOUSE-MADE SAUCES
明店酱料
Signature Chili Bean Sauce, 6 Oz.$11.95
明店辣豆瓣酱
House Soy Sauce Non-Gluten, 9 Oz.$11.95
明店酱油
Ginger-Infused Vinegar, 9 Oz.$11.95
明店黑醋
Sichuan Golden Red Chili Oil, 4 Oz.$11.95
明店辣椒油
House Hot Mustard, 2 Oz.$6.95
辣芥末
House XO Sauce with Cognac, 4 Oz.$22.95
明店XO酱
Peking Duck Hoisin Plum Sauce, 6 Oz.$11.95
北京烤鸭酱
Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp, 4Oz.$11.95
陈家干脆辣椒酱
GIFTS 礼品
China Live Gift Card Available in any amount
礼卡
DESSERTS 甜品
Sesame Soft Serve, Mango Shaved Ice (v)$12.50
Macha Lava Cake (v)$10.00
Peking Duck Fat Popcorn$14.95
Cindy's Pineapple Walnut Spice Carrot Cake (v)$9.00
Home Style Mandarin Chocolate Brownie (v)$8.00
巧克力布朗尼
Broken Fortune Cookies & Dark Chocolate (v)$12.95
Sparkling Wine & Champagne
BOTTLES NOW AVAILABLE "TO-GO" OR DELIVERY
Les Comtes de Ribeauvillé, Crémant D'Alsace Rosé, Pinot Noir, Alsace, France, NV
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Stephane Briday, Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, France
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
G.H.Mumm, "Grand Cordon," Champagne, France NV
- Glass$24.00
- Bottle$96.00
Champagne Rosé, Gatinois, Grand Cru, France NV$135.00
EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Champagne, Pierre Paillard "Les Maillerttes, Blanc de Noirs 2016$186.00
EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
White Wines
BOTTLES NOW AVAILABLE "TO-GO" OR DELIVERY
China Live, Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, CA 2020
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Riesling, Schloss Gobelsburg, Kamptal, Austria 2020
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Albariño, La Marea, "Kristy Vineyard", Monterey, CA 2019 (TAP)
- Glass$15.00
- Liter$75.00
Chenin Blanc, Florent Cosme, Vouvray, Loire, France 2019
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Chardonnay, Tensley, Monterey, Central Coast, CA 2019
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Chardonnay, William Fevre, Chablis, Burgundy, France 2019
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
Riesling, Stein, Kabinett, trocken, Mosel, Germany, 2020
8 TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
- Bottle$78.00
Roter Veltliner, Ecker, Wagram, Austria 2020$60.00
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Chardonnay, Mayacamas, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, CA 2019$100.00
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Chenin Blanc, F. Cosme, "Grosse Pierre", Vouvray, Loire, France 2020$50.00
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Sauvignon Blanc, Spottswoode, Napa Valley, CA 2015$78.00
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Auxey-Duresses, J. Lafouge, "Les Hautes" 2019$90.00
Burgundy, France (Chardonnay) | EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Saint Aubin, Francoise & Denise Clair 2019$110.00
Burgundy, France (Chardonnay) | EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Puligny Montrachet, Jean Pascal "Les Enseineres" 2019$160.00
Burgundy, France (Chardonnay) | EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINES
Rose Wines
BOTTLES NOW AVAILABLE "TO-GO" OR DELIVERY
Grenache blend, Halter Ranch, Adeleida District, Paso Robles, CA 2021
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Red Wines
BOTTLES NOW AVAILABLE "TO-GO" OR DELIVERY
China Live Merlot, Alexander Valley, CA 2018
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Grenache/Syrah, Clos Bellane, Côte du Rhône Valréas, France 2019
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$56.00
Pinot Noir, Carmel Road, Central Coast, CA 2019 (TAP)
- Glass$12.00
- Liter$60.00
Sangiovese Blend, Giornata "Rosso", Paso Robles, CA 2019 (TAP)
- Glass$13.00
- Liter$65.00
Pinot Noir, Ken Wright, Willamette Valley, OR 2020
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$65.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Arrowood, Sonoma, CA 2016
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Halter Ranch, Paso Robles, CA 2018$70.00
8 TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mayacamas "Young Vines", Napa, CA 2018$105.00
8 TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Cabernet Franc, Lieu Dit, Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez, CA 2020$85.00
8 TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Pinot Noir, Peay "Scallop Shelf," Sonoma Coast, CA 2016$150.00
EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Pinot Noir, Bohème, "EnglishHill", Sonoma Coast, CA 2017$75.00
EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Pinot Noir, Gevrey-Chambertin, René Leclerc, Burgundy, France 2019$150.00
EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Merlot Blend, Château Laroque, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France 2016$65.00
EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Gamay Noir, Domaine Chapel "Charbonnières", Beaujolais, Fleurie, France 2019$65.00
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Grenache Blend, Munt Roca, Priorat, Spain 2017$55.00
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Peter Michael, 'Les Pavots", Sonoma, CA 2011$350.00
EIGHT TABLES by GEORGE CHEN SELECT WINE
Cocktails
COLD DRINKS BAR "JAR" COCKTAILS NOW AVAILABLE "TO-GO" OR DELIVERY
Tail of the Tiger$18.00
Henessy VS, Osmanthus Agave, Angostura &. Orange Bitters, Cherry
Lotus Pond$15.00
Ming River Baijiu, Lime, Cointreau, Maraschino & Sesame Oil
China Clipper$15.00
Johnny Walker Black, Sugar, Cardamaro, Peychaud's, Absinthe
Mai Tai La$15.00
Bacardi 4 Years, Lime, Cointreau, Orgeat
7X7 Paradise$15.00
Pueblo Viejo Blanco Tequila, Rubino, Lime, Prickly Pear
Oakland Crane$15.00
Roku Gin or Haku Vodka, Lemon,Yellow Chartreuse, Elder Flower,Chocolate Bitters
California Bloom$15.00
Chopin Vodka, Lemon, Pineapple Gum, California Poppy, Yuzu Soda
Lucky Jack #8$15.00
Knob Creek Rye, Blood Orange, Carpano Antica, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Ume
Shanghai Rose$15.00
Bruxo Mezcal, Pueblo Tequila, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Elderflower Syrup, Pineapple Gum, Lime Juice
Almost G&T (NA)$10.00
Seedlip, Mandarin Blood Orange Syrup, Tonic Water
Tropical Break (NA)$10.00
Blackberry & Passionfruit Shrub , Elderflower, Pineapple Juice, Basil, Sparkling Water
Cold Drinks Bar: Sometimes Old Fashioned
Peking Duck Fat-Washed Glenmorangie X, George Dickel Rye, Black Pepper Syrup, Lemon & Candy Cap Bitters Three cocktails in the jar -- Pour over ice and enjoy.
- 250ml JAR$40.00
Cold Drinks Bar: Napa Revival
Mezcal, Jardesca, Chardonnay, Celery Bitters, Orange Bitters. Three cocktails in the jar -- Pour over ice and enjoy.
- 250ml JAR$40.00
Beer & Sake & Cider
BOTTLES NOW AVAILABLE "TO-GO" OR DELIVERY
Sequoia Sake Draft, San Francisco
- 500ml$45.00
Sake, Takara Shozu, Shirakabegura Tokubetsu Junmai, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, Japan
(720 ml)
- Bottle$48.00
Sake, Niizawa Brewery, Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo, "The Connoisseur", Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
720 ml
- Bottle$85.00
Trumer Pilsner, Berkeley$8.00
Tsingtao Lager, China$8.00
Anchor Steam Draft, San Francisco$7.00
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA Draft, Chico$8.00
Calicraft Draft, "Tiki Time", Tropical Wheat, Walnut Creek$8.00
Young Master, "Jade Scorpion", Green Peppercorn Pilsner, Hong Kong$12.00
Hitachino Nest Yuzu Ginger Ale (NA), Japan$12.00
Fine Teas
Dragonwell 'Long Jing' Tea
Nutty bittersweet with scent of hops, fresh green tea pan-roasted, flat leaves. The Queen of Green teas. Origin - Hangzhou, China (organically produced).
- Mug$5.00
- Pot$15.00
- 4 Oz.$24.00
- 8 Oz.$45.00
Jasmine Dragon Pearls Tea
Smooth green tea with a rich Jasmine bouquet and natural sweetness. Hand rolled and scented multiple times with Jasmine blossoms. Origin - Fijian Province China.
- Mug$5.50
- Pot$15.50
- 4 Oz.$26.00
- 8 Oz.$50.00
Premium Organic Milk Oolong Tea
- Mug$5.50
- Pot$15.50
- 4 Oz.$26.00
- 8 Oz.$50.00
Lapshang Souchang Tea
Smoky full-body smoked over pine wood and dried on bamboo. Origin - Fujian Province, China.
- Mug$6.00
- Pot$16.50
- 4 Oz.$16.00
- 8 Oz.$32.00
Oriental Beauty 'Dongfang Meiren Tea
A famous Oolong tea that is bitten by the Aphid tea bug creates a discolored beauty with honey notes. Origin - Fujian China.
- Mug$7.00
- Pot$19.00
- 4 Oz.$35.00
- 8 Oz.$65.00
Iron Buddha 'Tie Guan Yin' Tea
The finest light-oxidized Oolong tea with complex golden floral Orchid like hints. Origin - Anxi, Fujian China.
- Mug$6.00
- Pot$16.00
- 4 Oz.$29.00
- 8 Oz.$55.00
Green Snail Spring 'Bi Luo Chun' Tea
Smooth green tea with a rich Jasmine bouquet and natural sweetness. Hand rolled and scented multiple times with Jasmine blossoms. Origin - Fijian Province China.
- Mug$10.00
- Pot$30.00
- 4 Oz.$26.00
- 8 Oz.$52.00
Big Red Robe 'Da Hong Pao' Tea
Legendary mountainous Oolong tea with roasted notes and hints of fine red Burgundy. Origin - Wuyi Mountains, Fujian China.
- Mug$5.00
- Pot$14.00
- 4 Oz.$20.00
- 8 Oz.$39.00
Bird's Nest Pu'erh 'Nuo Mi Tuo Cha' Tea
Aged since 2015, a heavily oxidized aging tea that has a earthy roasted rice scents, soft tannins, smooth rich tea. One of Chef Chen's favorites. Origin - Yunnan China.
- Mug$5.00
- Pot$14.00
- 4 Oz.$18.00
- 8 Oz.$35.00
Premium Keemun Black Tea
Medium Body, Stone Fruit and Floral Scent. Origin - Qimen, Anhui Province China.
- Mug$6.00
- Pot$16.50
- 4 Oz.$16.00
- 8 Oz.$32.00
Keemun 'Mao Feng' Tea
Full-body, long finish. Perfectly twisted leaves with bittersweet cocoa notes. Origin - Huangshan Region, Anhui Province China.
- Mug$6.00
- Pot$16.50
- 4 Oz.$16.00
- 8 Oz.$32.00
8 Treasure Tea
Lotus seed, longan, Jasmine Pearl Tea Blend, hawthorne, goji, jujubee date, rosebuds & rock sugar
- Mug$6.00
- Pot$12.00
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
San Pellegrino Sodas
11.15 Fl Oz.
- Pompelmo$3.50
- Limonata$3.50
- Aranciata$3.50
San Pellegrino Water$3.50
8.45 Fl Oz.
MexiCoke Coca Cola$3.50
12 Fl Oz.
MexiCoke Cola Light$2.00
8 Fl Oz.
Kimino
8.45 Fl Oz.
- Ume Sparkling Water$3.95
- Yuzu Sparkling Juice$3.95
Purity Organic Coconut Water$4.95
16.9 Fl Oz.
Cock & Bull Ginger Beer$3.50
12 Fl Oz.
Chinese Liquor & Fortified Wine
Wuliang Chun, Sichuan Provence , Baijiu
- Shot$8.00
- Bottle$115.00
Moutai Prince, Guizhou Provence, Baijiu
- Shot$11.00
- Bottle$165.00
Ming River, Sichuan Provence, Baijiu
- Shot$13.00
- Bottle$195.00
Shao Xing Hua Tiao, Aged Fortied Rice Wine
- Shot$5.00
- Bottle$50.00
Wu Chia Pi Chiew (Chinese Fernet)
- Shot$7.00
- Bottle$78.00
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- 4.5Ambience
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from China Live using the Order Online button. China Live also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. China Live also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 788-8188.
China Live is rated 4.6 stars by 2096 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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644 Broadway San Francisco, CA 94133
Additional information
- Cross street
Stockton & Grant (@ Powell)
- Neighborhood
Chinatown
- Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
- Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Chinese (Sichuan)
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
In addition to Street Parking, there are also several public parking options: North Beach Public Parking @ 735 Vallejo St. and Vallejo Parking Garage @ 766 Vallejo St.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander
- Executive chef
George Chen
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(415) 788-8188
- Catering
We offer delivery via multiple Delivery Services (i.e. DoorDash, Caviar, GrubHub, etc), plus Zesty & Moby Dish. If interested in learning more please email events@chinalivesf.com
- Private party facilities
China Live can host everything from intimate parties of 10 people to large reception-style events for up to 825 with multiple sensory experiences.
- Private party contact
Nicole White: (844) 860-7139