Yank Sing - Rincon Center, San Francisco, CA

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Yank Sing - Rincon Center

Name: Yank Sing - Rincon Center
Address: 101 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94105
Telephone: (415) 781-1111
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2828 Reviews

$31 to $50

Dim Sum

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Yank Sing at Rincon Center is a casual Cantonese restaurant that serves a wide variety of authentic dim sums through its carts. The restaurant is also popular for its wide selection of vegetarian dishes. The ambiance at Yank Sing is simple and features classic Chinese decor elements throughout the dining room. Its atmosphere is relaxed and family friendly. The restaurant also offers a full-service bar with an extensive variety of drinks for guests to choose from. The dim sum menu at Yank Sing offers a range of varying flavors. Try the signature Shanghai Kurobuta pork dumpling, the spinach dumpling or pork siu mye with hand-chopped shrimp and pork filling. The restaurant also offers a variety of dishes, including Peking duck served with julienned scallions and tangy hoisin sauce and Szechuan chicken. End the meal with a sweet dessert like the house special mango pudding, egg custard tart or sesame ball.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 122 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Dim Sum, Chinese, Asian
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 781-1111
Website
http://www.yanksing.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party contact
Vera Chan-Waller: (415) 957-9990

Location
101 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Mission Street
Parking details
On weekdays validated parking is available for the first two hours at a cost of $4.00. On weekends and holidays validated parking is available for the first three hours and is complimentary.
Public transit
BART, MUNI and the Ferry Building are all a short walk.
Entertainment
Private party contact: events@yanksing.com
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private Dining and Catering by Yank Sing
Multiple dates available
Sun - 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM,Wed - Fri - 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Yank Sing offers private dining for groups of all sizes and is available to cater your event! For more information, please visit our website https://yanksing.com/ or email events@yanksing.com. We look forward to hosting you!

Popular dishes

Shanghai Dumpling
A Yank Sing signature dish of minced Kurobuta Pork, scallion and ginger wrapped and steamed in its own aromatic broth.
Snow Pea Shoot Dumplings (Dau Miu Gow)
Translucent bonnets stuffed with a filling of chopped snow pea tendrils, straw mushrooms and a hint of ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
Mandarin Dumplings w/Chives
A fresh herb filling of hand-chopped, chives, cilantro, and shrimp stuffed in translucent 'three-cornered-hat' dumplings.
Chicken Fun Gwor
Steamed translucent crescent dumplings filled with a tasty wok-cooked hand-chopped chicken, shiitake mushroom, winter bamboo shoots, and cilantro-flavored stuffing.
Stuffed Lotus Leaf
Steamed lotus leaf parcel filled with glutinous (sticky) rice, lumps of lop cheung (Chinese sausage ), shiitake mushrooms, chicken cubes, and sun-dried shrimp.
Savory Vegetable Dumpling
Frizzled-topped pouch stuffed with a savory mild-curried vegetarian filling of rare Sichuan bamboo mushroom, cabbage, bamboo shoots, carrots, sun-dried bean curd sticks and gingko nuts.
Shrimp Dumpling (Ha Gau)
Hand-chopped shrimp embedded with crunchy bits of sweet winter bamboo shoot tips and fashioned into a bonnet.
Pork Siu Mye
Hand-chopped shrimp with pork, shiitake mushrooms filling hand-wrapped in fresh pasta skin and hand-formed into a fluted 'basket.'
Goldfish Dumpling
Crunchy shrimp, winter bamboo shoot tips, and cilantro stuffed in a hand- wrapped translucent goldfish-shaped dumpling.
Spring Roll Crisp
Cantonese spring rolls filled with a wok-cooked mixture of hand-cut julienned chicken, minced black mushrooms, cabbage, winter bamboo shoot tips and scallions.
Phoenix Shrimp
classic whole plump shrimp, with a shrimp mousse croquette encasing, lightly battered and deep-fried until golden brown; served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Scallion Prawn
a crispy plump prawn skewered on a scallion stalk with sweet potato and tied with a strip of lean bacon.
Peking Duck
A Yank Sing Signature dish, house-roasted Peking Duck served as a deem sum appetizer, Crispy paper thin honey-coated skin and tender slices of succulent meat stuffed in a steamed seashell bun, accompanied with finely slivered scallions and smears of tangy hoisin sauce.
Steamed Pork Buns
Warm fluffy bread buns stuffed with nuggets of honey-glazed BBQ pork.
Potsticker (Wor Tee)
Northern style dumplings filled with a succulent finely minced pork, cabbage, scallions, ginger, and toasted sesame oil stuffing, steamed in a wok, then shallow- pan-fried, and served with vinegar, soy sauce and Yank Sing Chili Pepper Sauce.
Stuffed Crab Claws
Light and fluffy crab and shrimp mousse croquette encasing a whole snow crab claw, deep-fried until golden brown.
Yank Sing Fried Won Ton
Yank Sing signature crispy won ton stuffed with a mild curry shrimp and cream cheese filling accompanied with sweet and tangy dipping sauce.
Egg Custard Tart
Warm oven-baked velvety smooth and sweet egg custard in flaky pastry tart shell.
Mango Pudding
Fragrant and light creamy gelatin of golden ripe mango, served chilled.
Sesame Ball
Light sticky rice-flour balls stuffed with sweet yellow bean puree, rolled in sesame seeds deep-fried until golden brown and crusty.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time at Yank Sing! Meeting with a friend for a catch-up lunch, everything went well as usual. The best dish was the soup dumplings.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always this was amazing. I come in to town a couple times a year and this is my first stop. Just simply the best hands down my favorite dim sum restaurant
C
Claire
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
I’ve been going to Yank Sing for over 35 years. The food is alway fresh and very tasty. It’s always been consistent with their quality!!! However, it’s a little pricey!
WL
WilliamL
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a food shrine for our family. Needed to be in at 10 a.m. to get to flights out of SFO so booked at 10. In at 10. Multiple trays of food at our table at 10:05. Kitchen was ready to rock and roll. Food is great, especially the scallop balls. Tried the orange gelatin and custards for dessert. The orange is a delightful surprise. This is a can't miss.
SH
SHom
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Also, I made a reservation which was a good idea.
NB
NalB
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s perfect! We come here for every celebration!
WW
WickedyWackedy
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friends lunch get together for Chinese New Year. I have eaten there pre COVID and post COVID. So I know the food is good. The last time I ate here was on a weekend and we sat in the atrium in the mall. There were no carts that came around. We ordered and the food came to our table. When we dined yesterday we were inside the restaurant because it was a weekday lunch not too busy. And the carts came around! It seems to be a trend not to have the carts so I was pleasantly surprised to have it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
I made a reservation for Chinese New Year with my family of 8. The service was strangely slow from the receptionist to getting the check. Not sure what happened as it wasn’t like this before. We didn’t get our tea until I asked twice, really? I was very disappointed at the slow service.
CC
CinziaC
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Food was delicious but service could have been better. Admittedly it was busy but we had to wait even if we had a reservation. We asked for some water and it came as we were ready to leave, but the quality and selector of dim sum was excellent and worth the wait.
JM
JamesM
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as usual
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience3
Birthday in the city!
G
George
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good. The service was prompt but at times food carts may skip a section due to crowded aisles, but we were able to ask for something we may have missed from a cart snd it was brought by a server. Ambiance was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
‏ I have been going to Yank Sing now for more than 20 years, it is definitely the best dim sum place in California without question.
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Lafitte
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Dim Sum in San Francisco. Always busy during peak hours and Saturdays and Sundays brunch. This visit was mid week and late lunch. They kindly accommodated our small group to eat well past lunch serving time. Variety and quality of Dim Sun was amazing. We ate and talked and we’re treated like family. If your a city resident or tourist, don’t miss Yank Sing in the Rincon center, an historic building that was once post office
TB
TarynB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Decent dim sum, but nothing extra special. Gets really crowded, almost too crowded.
i
ivanjs
San Francisco
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
great food and super service. check in was awkward, and unless you ate inside (which we did) ambience was bad
ME
MsEleda
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first time here and it did not disappoint. I had long wanted a traditional dim-sum with the food items in the cart going around. The service was great, efficient and all the food items we picked were very tasty and flavorful.
MR
MuschelR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent as usual. But my previous favorite dish, cabbage salad seems to no longer be on the menu. I missed that one however, the newer sea bass entry was very good.
NK
NoamK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a birthday lunch for 6 people-it was great!
B
Berkeater
San Francisco
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience2
Food excellent, decor in the atrium now rather grim. We had made a 2:45 reservation, weren’t told that many items wouldn’t be available.
PL
PeterL
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Dim Sum is excellent, but variety, especially of unusual dishes, is less than before, and with their beautiful old dining room closed off, the cavernous crowded Rincon Center rotunda is not nearly as comfortable.
e
erikh
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was excellent, as always! Sadly, the ambiance is not the same when not seated in the main restaurant. I completely respect the decision to keep all dinners in the open atrium on new year's during these times of covid. Thank you!
T
Threestoogeslarrymoecurl
Los Angeles
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience2
Very loud but not exciting! To loud to talk in courtyard. Will be back if seating in restaurant.
AR
AandR
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
Serving only in the cold cold atrium. Like eating in a garage, with our coats on. The menu is half the size it used to be, and the food gets cold almost immediately. Carts are few and far between, and good luck if you're a 2-top on the fringe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience2
Sat on side opposite side from kitchen. Servers rarely came by. Had to chase them down to get food. So sad compared to what it was pre 2020. We’ve eaten here for over 25 years. Won’t go back until they go back inside.
j
juliochild
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience2
Never disappoints. Look forward to dining room opening again. Atrium not nearly as enjoyable . Food as good as it ever was. Service excellent too.
MK
MariaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It’s always good but a little disappointing that there was no Peking duck, even though it said only on weekends on the menu. We came on a Sunday. The carts came by often which was nice. Service was great, overall still our favorite Dimsum place
S
Satisfactory
Hawaii
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Went on a Saturday afternoon with the family. Seated before our reservation which was great. Did not realize we would be sitting in the atrium of the building which was unexpected. Food was great. Service-average-a lot of miscommunication with the staff. Overall, the restaurant did not disappoint witht the taste if the food.
j
johne
Washington DC
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best dim sum ever! Plus excellent service. They could add dumpling dipping sauce to the condiments on the table- but otherwise simply outstanding!
v
visiting
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a fun outing. The menu is extensive and the flavors are great.
BC
BChabby
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
I always love going to this place! It just feels special!
LH
LealieH
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
I was so disappointed packed with people hardly any carts of food ordered something three times and never got it TERRIBLE!!!!
DC
DanielC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience1
The restaurant was overpriced, the ambience was like a outside buffet and the service was bad. We used to love coming to Yank Sing from 1985-2005 when you could order with a waitress or waiter, the technology aspect has lost the charm of the restaurant. We won't return
J
Jules
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food. We were served by Mr. Fang, who insisted on tailoring our menu. One of his recommended dishes was excellent (braised mushrooms with barley); the other a little disappointing (cold snap peas). We ordered rise, which did not come until we were ready to settle up (we declined it). Recommend if hitting SFMOMA or Yerba Buena.
T
Tarot1
Orange County
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
So good being able to dine at Yank Sing again!!! Dim Sum is even better than we remembered!
D
Divingirl
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Great staff and the dim sum never fails to impress
AH
AndreaH
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
The dining room has been moved to the atrium. The ambiance is less authentic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
So understaffed! We had a party of 12 and after 30 minutes waiting for water, i got up and found it myself.
MB
MarcusB
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience3
We got in sat down used the code to order tea. Got no response and asked twice for tea. Go no water or tea yet the people that were seated after us and right next to us got tea and water. We were there approximately 30 min paid and left thirsty. It used to be a great experience when you could dine inside. They just don't seem to be able to handle the court yard. Very disappointed cause I've been going there for years and wil not return until indoor seating is available.

Safety precautions

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- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
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- Staff is vaccinated

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You can order delivery directly from Yank Sing - Rincon Center using the Order Online button. Yank Sing - Rincon Center also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Yank Sing - Rincon Center also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 781-1111.

Yank Sing - Rincon Center is rated 4.5 stars by 2828 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 122 times today

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101 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Additional information

Cross street
Mission Street
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Dim Sum, Chinese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On weekdays validated parking is available for the first two hours at a cost of $4.00. On weekends and holidays validated parking is available for the first three hours and is complimentary.
Public transit
BART, MUNI and the Ferry Building are all a short walk.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Private party contact: events@yanksing.com
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.yanksing.com/
Phone number
(415) 781-1111
Private party contact
Vera Chan-Waller: (415) 957-9990

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Yank Sing - Rincon Center

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Taro Dumpling

Peking Duck

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Main

Shanghai Dumpling

Snow Pea Shoot Dumplings (Dau Miu Gow)

Mandarin Dumplings w/Chives

Chicken Fun Gwor

Stuffed Lotus Leaf

Savory Vegetable Dumpling

Shrimp Dumpling (Ha Gau)

Pork Siu Mye

Goldfish Dumpling

Spring Roll Crisp

Phoenix Shrimp

Scallion Prawn

Peking Duck

Steamed Pork Buns

Potsticker (Wor Tee)

Stuffed Crab Claws

Yank Sing Fried Won Ton

Egg Custard Tart

Mango Pudding

Sesame Ball

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