Yank Sing Restaurant
Pleasant surroundings, friendly staff and stellar dim sum make this downtown restaurant a special-occasion favorite.
(415) 692-6835
101 Spear St (One Rincon Ctr)
(at Mission Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94105
37.7925
-122.3939
Neighborhoods: Central East, South Beach
What People Are Saying About Yank Sing Restaurant
The Owner
Yank Sing Restaurant
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Yank Sing offers an air of commerce in the dining room as deals are made and other business is conducted over lunch. Those who need to get quickly back to their offices or just wanting to enjoy a satisfying meal to go, make their way to the take out area for a Yank Sing combination lunch. On weekends however, Yank Sing's tables spill out into the elegant surrounds of the Rincon Atrium; filled with friends and family, laughter and conversation.
Yank Sing serves not only the traditional hors d'oeuvre sized dumplings, but has created a much wider array of items which can be categorized as deem sum consisting not only of dumplings, but also other dishes such as Peking duck-by-the-slice, or a snap peas vegetarian dish.
The Editor
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The Scene
Even with the bustle of carts that constantly roll by, families and large celebratory parties, this dim sum palace stays serene. The melon-colored walls, din-muffling carpets and wood accents help keep things tranquil, but the real secret is the miraculously efficient staff, always ready to refill your teapot, bring clean plates or explain what's inside each dumpling or roll.
The Food
Yank Sing offers a broad selection of dim sum, with more than 60 choices available every day. Favorites like gingery foil-wrapped chicken, delectable shrimp dumplings and ultrarich egg custard tarts are some of the best bites in town. Peking duck tucked into a steamed bun with scallions and plum sauce is a sweet and salty bite of pleasure. Subtle lobster flavor shines through in a steamed lobster dumpling topped with roe. The non-meat options include curry-vegetable dumplings, fresh pea-shoot dumplings and refreshing, chilled snap peas.
User Reviews
rhodarush
February 10, 2009
We have been fans of Yank Sing since they were in Chinatown, 2 locations before the Rincon Center. We always come for the fresh ingredients, consistent high quality dim sum whenever we travel to San Francisco. It is very expensive but their attention to detail, from the food to service, is admirable.
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brianmbush
December 08, 2008
Very pushy dim sum cart food pushers. However, the food was excellent, I would go back there in a NY minute. Every dish we had was wonderful. Atmosphere is upscale bad Chinese restaurant, so nothing to brag about there. I just wish it wasn't so dangnummit expensive. If the bill was half the price for all the food we had, I would eat there more than once a year.
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October 25, 2008
Not as authentic as I would like, but the combination of good aesthetics, good food, and not-too-spicy selection is probably the best in the Bay Area. For more authentic stuff, however, I woudl recommend ducking to an alley in Chinatown somewhere.
read full reviewThe Details on Yank Sing Restaurant
Save Time:
Both locations run a to-go counter which offers combination lunch specials, as well as individual dim sum items.
The Extras:
Yank Sing doubles as a professional caterer, offering services in-house or off-site for parties for 50 to 500 people. Choose from traditional dim sum appetizers to a grand Chinese banquet. Call for details.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Group Dining, Carry Out
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Message from Yank Sing Restaurant
- Perfect for Parties
- Catering Available
- Gift Certificates Available
Yank Sing offers an air of commerce in the dining room as deals are made and other business is conducted over lunch. Those who need to get quickly back to their offices or just wanting to enjoy a satisfying meal to go, make their way to the take out area for a Yank Sing combination lunch. On weekends however, Yank Sing's tables spill out into the elegant surrounds of the Rincon Atrium; filled with friends and family, laughter and conversation.
Yank Sing serves not only the traditional hors d'oeuvre sized dumplings, but has created a much wider array of items which can be categorized as deem sum consisting not only of dumplings, but also other dishes such as Peking duck-by-the-slice, or a snap peas vegetarian dish.
