An institution since being opened in the 1980s. Queues are common due to popularity, but the food comes out quickly once seated. Get a couple of plates and some beer. Expect an equal mix of tourists and Chinatown residents.
Unmarked eight-seat counter in the Mission serving a 16-course Chinese tasting menu. A father and son cook and plate Shanghainese and Huaiyang dishes using Japanese techniques just across the counter.
Family-run diner serving Northern Chinese classics: savory beef roll pancakes, hand-pulled noodles, and pan-fried dumplings. The small, cash-only room is perpetually busy, with large portions built for sharing.
