Henry's Hunan Restaurant
(415) 956-7727
924 Sansome St
San Francisco,
CA
94111
37.7987
-122.4022
Neighborhoods: Telegraph Hill, Northeast
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.
User Reviews
invidia
November 12, 2008
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.
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sanfranciscorealtor
November 09, 2007
The only place I go for takeout and I often eat in. The food is great, service is great, and price is great. Usually restaurants focus on two of the three Henry's Hunan has all three. Gregory Garver of Real Estate Agent at Brokers USA gregorygarver."com
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yumbear
July 12, 2006
My first and last time eating here. We heard it was good, but the hype was just that, hype. We mistakenly recommended it to friends from Taiwan, who like Hunan food, but they and my partner and I were so disappointed. We left it to the server to provide the best chicken, seafood and vegatable dish they had, and if that was their best, avoid them at all cost. Every dish was virtually the same, except for the main ingrediant, and each was relatively bland and uneventful. Not the mention the fact that who wants the same basic dish. It was like they were trying to get rid of leftovers. Granted, we did arrive only an hour before they closed, so my suspicions may be correct. In addition, the food was overpriced for Chinese food generally, and especially for such mediocre food. The bottom line? Unless your desperate, skip this place. I don't know if it was ever good, but it is not now.
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Know Before You Go:
A number of dishes can be made vegetarian or less spicy upon request.
Save Time:
Take out is available for patrons who do not want to wait for a table.
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.
Know Before You Go:
There are four other locations: two other in SoMa, one in the Financial District and one in Noe Valley.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
