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Sam Wo Restaurant

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

Sam Wo has been operating in San Francisco's Chinatown since 1907, which means it has outlasted earthquakes, the Depression, two world wars, and the particular cruelty of Bay Area real estate.

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Rating (Google) 8.4
1,372 reviews
San Francisco
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8.4
Rating
Based on 1372 reviews
Best used for
dinner and dumplings
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Chinatown · 713 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
8.4 from 1,372 reviews
Phone
(415) 989-8898
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What to order

Signature dishes at Sam Wo Restaurant

Sam Wo's Signature Raw Fish Salad
Sam Wo's Famous Chinese Donuts
Sam Wo's Signature BBQ Pork Rice Noodle Rolls
Beef with String Beans Rice Plate
Fish Jook with Chinese Donut
Why go

What makes Sam Wo Restaurant worth the move

Sam Wo Restaurant is a clean first click in Chinatown in San Francisco when you want a chinese option you can trust. Sam Wo's Signature Raw Fish Salad and Sam Wo's Famous Chinese Donuts also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,372 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
8.4 from 1,372 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and dumplings
Style
Chinese in Chinatown
Spend
moderate

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.4 from 1,372 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Sam Wo's Signature Raw Fish Salad, Sam Wo's Famous Chinese Donuts, Sam Wo's Signature BBQ Pork Rice Noodle Rolls
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8.4 from 1,372 reviews
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For now, Sam Wo Restaurant holds a 8.4 rating across 1,372 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
713 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Phone
(415) 989-8898
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
8.4 (1,372 reviews)
Cuisine
Chinese
Neighborhood
Chinatown

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Sam Wo Restaurant serve?

Sam Wo Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown, San Francisco. Sam Wo has been operating in San Francisco's Chinatown since 1907, which means it has outlasted earthquakes, the Depression, two world wars, and the particular cruelty of Bay Area real estate.

What is Sam Wo Restaurant best for?

Sam Wo Restaurant is best for dumplings, dinner, classic, chinese. Sam Wo Restaurant is a clean first click in Chinatown in San Francisco when you want a chinese option you can trust. Sam Wo's Signature Raw Fish Salad and Sam Wo's Famous Chinese Donuts also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,372 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Sam Wo Restaurant?

Sam Wo Restaurant is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 8.4 from 1,372 reviews

What should I order at Sam Wo Restaurant?

Start with Sam Wo's Signature Raw Fish Salad, Sam Wo's Famous Chinese Donuts, Sam Wo's Signature BBQ Pork Rice Noodle Rolls and Beef with String Beans Rice Plate. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Sam Wo Restaurant worth visiting?

Sam Wo Restaurant holds a 8.4 Google rating from 1,372 reviews. Sam Wo Restaurant is a clean first click in Chinatown in San Francisco when you want a chinese option you can trust. Sam Wo's Signature Raw Fish Salad and Sam Wo's Famous Chinese Donuts also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,372 Google reviews.

Where is Sam Wo Restaurant located?

Sam Wo Restaurant is located at 713 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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