The Empress by Boon

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   KatD

   Indiana

   26 reviews

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   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My first visit was about a year ago, and this was the second time my partner and I visited. The Empress never disappoints. If you get a chance to experience their August ‘22 menu, do it (and add a portion of any chef special).

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Mexico City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   terrible meal

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3. I

   Irishrugger

   Atlanta

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely loved Empress. We were greeting promptly out of the lift and seating immediately. The waitress was very through in explaining how the dinner would be presented. When each course came out it was explained in a way that showed inspiration as well as recommending how to eat it. My fav was the dumplings, prawn with watermelon, lobster and the duck. We even had the chef come out to ask us about our meal. Gorgeous evening. Definitely will be back.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A meal...an experienceI wont soon forget!

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   PearlyMae

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   Innovative. Pretty to look at food. Careful spin on traditional Chinese food. Way too expensive for what you get that conjures pretentious airs. Snooty white man manager who rather pretend he doesn’t see me. Oh well. Lost me there. 4 for food and 2 for the crappy treatment. Won’t be going back.

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6. DK

   DannyK

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall1food1service2ambience3

   No I would not recommend it. The main course was terrible; any Chinese restaurant in Chinatown would give you a better deal.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on August 7, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We went here for our 10-yr anniversary and it did not disappoint! The ambiance was chic, the service was great and the views are amazing. The food was unbelievably delicious and the chef came out to check in on diners towards the end of the meal. We loved the whole experience!

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and experience. Service was awesome - did have to wait 30 minutes for our reservation which wasn’t great

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9. JL

   JamesL

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent. This is an Expensive night out, but the dinner was worth it.

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    WayneB

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Great food and venue, unique views of the city and very nice cocktails. A little loud but energetic!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary

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    FarahG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Soo good. Glad their on open table now so I can get a reservation!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was so good!

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My b’day dinner. It was enjoyed by all. I generally don’t like long dinners but it was worth it.

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    SURI

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best dining experiences I had Thank you chef for giving us a chance to take photos with you

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience3

    Having been to Empress twice before we were expecting another exceptional dining experience. We went to celebrate a birthday dinner. Ordered bottles of champagne and wine. Food was mostly delicious however many of the dishes felt lukewarm, almost cold. Short ribs were very fatty with a soggy chip on top. Rice was cold. Made reservations through open table and let them know it was a birthday. At the end of the meal no one felt like ordering a dessert but we did assume the birthday girl would get a small something with a candle in it as the diners next to us had. To our surprise nothing came and when I asked I was told they only put a candle in a dessert if you order one. A bit tacky and embarrassing. After racking up over 600 dollars in a tab we most certainly would have ordered a dessert if we’d known that’s the way you get a candle for the birthday . At the very least a generic scoop of ice cream? We were willing to overlook all the things because we understand that the whole world is short staffed right now and the ones that show up are doing the best they can. But to not have a small birthday treat available, at these prices, is a managerial decision. A bad one.

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17. MG

    MaryG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food presentation and service was excellent. We enjoyed the beautiful appetizers, the tender velvety smoked cod and lobster, vegetables and fried rice. The short ribs were tender but lack flavor. It would be nice to have some sauce with the short ribs. We enjoyed talking to Chef Boon as he was making the run around the room. The only problem we encountered was the high noise level in the room when everyone was talking. My friend and I had to shout to hear each other.

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18. JB

    JenniferB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    We were disappointed that they didn’t have the Peking duck.

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    gayle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took my husband for his birthday. Wanted a new restaurant that we had not been to. Service was impeccable. Food amazing. View of the city I had not seen before. Highly recommend

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    Kristina

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Every time I dine at Empress the meal outshines the previous experiences.

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    Rajp

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The set menu was excellent, each course built on the last. Also there signature cocktails were awesome.

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22. LT

    LisaT

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The drinks are fun, the food is great, and there are stellar views of the city. A hidden gem in Chinatown.

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    sethM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Beautifully designed and the food was great! Each dish was so unique and the wine pairing made it all come together. The ambience was exactly how it should be and the service was nothing less than perfection.

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    ElinaScotch

    San Francisco

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful venue (with super tough parking). Nice view. Amazing service and absolutely superb food! Everything was served in a timely manner, cooked to perfection with an abundance of unique flavors. The price was just right for such experience. We would definitely be back when they change their menu to tyley something new and unusual.

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25. JZ

    JasmineZ

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The restaurant is worth so much of its costs: fine dining experience, great service, nice views, good food. As one of the few fine dining Chinese food restaurant, its quality is definitely top-notch under it $98 price tag (which I consider quite cheap compared to other fine dining restaurants in the area)

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    frdiner

    San Francisco

    189 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    189 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience5

    Overpriced, tiny portions, mediocre service. Very nice setting. We all left hungry.

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    JohnfromBoston

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I am 71 and have eaten out all over the world. This was one of the two best Chinese meals I have ever had. Enough said.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant and bar with delicious food to match. My family is Cantonese so I've eaten a lot of Cantonese cuisine but this is my first Cantonese fine dining experience and it did not disappoint. Usually my fear is that dishes become too fusion but these were truly traditional Cantonese dishes that were elevated. Loved the family style dishes towards the end. The peking duck addition is a must! Chef Boon personally visited every table which was very thoughtful and nice to see. I'd love to go back if they decide to switch up the menu! Would love to see a soup or crab dish on there.

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    VaniaA

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    I posted the whole review in Yelp. Long story short: We ended up leaving in the middle of our dinner because of a very intoxicated and loud person sitting right behind us and when we called the mama her he suggested to move us or put our food to go. We were charged $200 regardless and the male who was causing all this situation was never not even once asked to be respectful of other people dinning there. Won’t be back Won’t recommend Thanks Cindy for being so nice to us, and if you were wondering yes we did tipped her over 20%. WORSE EXPERIENCE EVER.

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    Libby

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    The general vibe and experience can’t be beat. Very romantic and perfect for making a night out feel special. The food itself was delicious, but not the most exciting. Eventually the flavors began to blend into one another. But the presentation and progression of courses was delicate, beautiful, and exciting. Overall would recommend, would come back.

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    jmnlee

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is a hidden gem! Went to celebrate a family members bday and got to sit by the window with a view of SF’s Chinatown and Coit Tower area. The interior design and decor is chic and elegant. On a Friday night, it’s happening with an active dining room and the bar / lounge area full but not crowded. The food was delicious! Service was excellent. Chef boon came by to greet and check on us. That was special. We brought our own wine and corkage was $50. The cocktails I thought didn’t pair as well as the wine - but that’s typically the case anyway! The pricing for what you experienced was very reasonable. Definitely a great place for a date night, small gathering, or to impress a client. Would come back here thousand times over again.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    Very average which doesn’t cut it for a $98 price fix menu

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    francest

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It’s an amazing unparalleled dining experience. Beautiful venu, delicious food, impeccable service! The best.

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    JubilyB

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is top notch. The prix fixe price is reasonable. However, they would recommend additional dish and instead of making sure we ordered it, the server just ordered for us. The dish is super delicious but the dish cost us $48. We didn't like that. Other than that, we will go back and WILL MAKE SURE the waiter heard us that we ARE NOT INTERESTED in something.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Wonderful in every way!! Food, staff, visit twice by chef, all just terrific. Can’t wait to come back.

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    Azcolaw

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My friend from out of town and I had the best time! Perfect table, gorgeous view, fabulous food (of course!) and the very best service. Thank you, Ethan!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    disappointed with the taste of food. Very average.

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    Zoggyboy

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was an amazing evening, and one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. We will be back, that’s for sure

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    ClaireV

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Chef Boon is a master! The prix fixe menu items were amazing - the best dining experience I have ever had! His signature dish - his take on Peking duck - was a delicious surprise. I do not like duck because of the gamey taste, but this dish was not gamey at all. It was absolutely delicious! The service was excellent. I appreciated Chef Boon greeting each table. I will return!

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    PeterP

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Spectacular meal - every dish was wonderful. I highly recommend

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