Chinatown · San Francisco

Best classic Restaurants in Chinatown

The highest-rated classic spots in Chinatown, San Francisco — sorted by Google rating and curated by TastyPals.

10 restaurantsAvg rating 4.3
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for spicy & cloud restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

spicy & cloud restaurant

spicy & cloud restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.7
Based on 221 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for 御食园 Z & Y Peking Duck
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

御食园 Z & Y Peking Duck

御食园 Z & Y Peking Duck is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.6
Based on 1522 reviews
3
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant

Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.4
Based on 1757 reviews
4
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for City View Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

City View Restaurant

City View Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.4
Based on 1379 reviews
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for R & G Lounge
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

R & G Lounge

R & G Lounge is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.3
Based on 3844 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mister Jiu's
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Mister Jiu's

Mister Jiu's is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.3
Based on 1180 reviews
7
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sam Wo Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Sam Wo Restaurant

Sam Wo Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.2
Based on 1372 reviews
8
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for House of Nanking
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

House of Nanking

House of Nanking is one of the better-known chinese spots in Chinatown in San Francisco, which makes it a practical place to start.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.1
Based on 5224 reviews
9
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Z & Y Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Z & Y Restaurant

Z & Y Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.1
Based on 3846 reviews
10
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chinatown Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Chinatown Restaurant

Chinatown Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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3.9
Based on 1663 reviews

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What are the best classic restaurants in Chinatown?

The top classic restaurants in Chinatown, San Francisco include spicy & cloud restaurant, 御食园 Z & Y Peking Duck, Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.

How many classic restaurants are in Chinatown?

TastyPals currently tracks 10 classic restaurants in Chinatown, San Francisco.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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