(415) 546-4999
110 Natoma St
San Francisco,
CA
94105
37.787
-122.3991
Neighborhoods: South Beach, Central East
HENRY'S HUNAN RESTAURANT
What People Are Saying About Henry's Hunan Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Being closer to the hustle and bustle of downtown, this location is a busier lunchtime spot than, say, the Noe Valley venue. But the menu that's made Henry's an SF classic stays on par: giant plates of noodles, smoked meats (made on premises in the traditional regional style), stir-fried veggies and braised fish all doused generously in garlic, salt and spice--the little flecks of chili seeds dotting almost every plate. Spice-sissies need not worry though, as even the hottest dishes are not unbearable, and almost everything can be ordered mild or medium on request.
05/04/09
Spicy Chinese Food
by ed94105
Henry's Hunan is one of the best Chinese restraunts in the city. You will love it if you like your food spicy. They are always packed at lunch. They offer speedy delivery.
11/12/08
Hunan On Autopilot
by invidia
For two years I've lived in Shanghai, China, the city that gathers the best chefs from the China's provinces at its highly competitive dining scene. I had low expectations for this restaurant. Hunanese do not emigrate; predictably, staff at Henry's spoke Cantonese and the whole venue seemed well past its prime and on autopilot.
Food was plentiful and dull. No other spice touched Henry's Special Shredded Pork except for soy sauce it was sauteed in. Spicy & Hot Cod Filet was larger than you ever get in China (but that's how you try many dishes in one meal) and devoid of any complexity. In Shanghai this would be called 'home-style' and served in street canteens at 4-5 dollars a plate. Unless San Francisco has a secret gem of authentic cooking modestly glowing somewhere in Chinatown, I'll save my appetite for Chinese food till next visit to China.
- Pros: Price, Quantity
- Cons: Cooking
04/05/08
Best Hunan Food in SF - Period!!
by bam924
I am a native San Franciscan, so I don't say this lightly: Henry's is THE BEST Chinese food in the City, Hunan or otherwise. My favorite meal, that I might request on my way to the gas chamber, is Garlic Chicken over white rice. I have taken dozens of friends and colleagues to Henry's on Natoma over the years and have never heard anything other than rave reviews for every dish on the menu. The dumplings are also out of this world. Just try Henry's once and you will be hooked.
By the way, the service must have improved since these other reviews because the restaurant is family owned and run and the service has always been good for me. They have a busy lunch crowd because they have earned it with incredible food. To avoid the crowds, go for lunch or dinner on Saturday or Sunday, or order take out.
- Pros: Tasty food and large portions at reasonable prices
- Cons: none
The Details on Henry's Hunan Restaurant
Know Before You Go:
There are four other locations: one other in the SoMa, one in the Financial District, one closer to Embarcadero and one in Noe Valley.
The Extras:
Ask for brown rice if you want a healthier alternative.
When to Go:
There are a couple of dishes (noodles or rice plates) that are only available during lunch, making the restaurant a popular mid-day stop.
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