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House of Nanking

ChineseChinatownmoderate

House of Nanking is one of the best chinese restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.

House of Nanking operates on its own terms, and that reputation has held for decades.

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Rating (Google) 8.2
5,224 reviews
San Francisco
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8.2
Rating
Based on 5224 reviews
Best used for
dinner and dumplings
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Chinatown · 919 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
8.2 from 5,224 reviews
Phone
(415) 421-1429
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What to order

Signature dishes at House of Nanking

Fang's Famous Buns

Pork belly, chicken, duck, shrimp, or tofu with pickled veggies, secret sauce, herbs

Fall-Off-The-Bone Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs

Tender St. Louis style cut ribs, sweet and sour sauce, zucchini wedges

Steamed Vegetable Wontons with Chinese Eggplant

Tossed in soy garlic sauce

Nanking's Sesame Chicken

With glazed sweet potatoes - 37 year classic

Fang's Crispy Honey Beef Short Rib with Bok Choy

Tender beef cubes crusted in sweet five spice

Why go

What makes House of Nanking worth the move

House of Nanking is a strong chinese option in Chinatown in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Fang's Famous Buns and Fall-Off-The-Bone Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 5,224 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
8.2 from 5,224 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and dumplings
Style
Chinese in Chinatown
Spend
moderate

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.2 from 5,224 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Fang's Famous Buns, Fall-Off-The-Bone Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs, Steamed Vegetable Wontons with Chinese Eggplant
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8.2 from 5,224 reviews
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For now, House of Nanking holds a 8.2 rating across 5,224 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
919 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Phone
(415) 421-1429
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
8.2 (5,224 reviews)
Cuisine
Chinese
Neighborhood
Chinatown

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does House of Nanking serve?

House of Nanking is a Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown, San Francisco. House of Nanking operates on its own terms, and that reputation has held for decades.

What is House of Nanking best for?

House of Nanking is best for dumplings, dinner, classic, chinese. House of Nanking is a strong chinese option in Chinatown in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Fang's Famous Buns and Fall-Off-The-Bone Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 5,224 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at House of Nanking?

House of Nanking is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 8.2 from 5,224 reviews

What should I order at House of Nanking?

Start with Fang's Famous Buns, Fall-Off-The-Bone Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs, Steamed Vegetable Wontons with Chinese Eggplant and Nanking's Sesame Chicken. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is House of Nanking worth visiting?

House of Nanking holds a 8.2 Google rating from 5,224 reviews. House of Nanking is a strong chinese option in Chinatown in San Francisco when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Fang's Famous Buns and Fall-Off-The-Bone Chinese BBQ Pork Ribs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 5,224 Google reviews.

Where is House of Nanking located?

House of Nanking is located at 919 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does House of Nanking take reservations?

Yes, House of Nanking accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

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