Yet Wah Restaurant
(415) 387-8040
2140 Clement St
San Francisco,
CA
94121
37.7823
-122.4822
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Central Richmond
What People Are Saying About Yet Wah Restaurant
The Editor
Chelsea Sime
Citysearch
Hungry families and friends come for choice dishes plates the like braised tofu, ginger lamb and short ribs that dot the circular tables filling the large open dining space in this Outer Richmond Chinese restaurant. The traditionally-trained Mandarin chefs prepare an assortment of Americanized staples like sweet-and-sour-this and barbecue-pork-that, but the real draw is in the house specials: frog legs, prawns, lotus root and abalone prepared in a variety of ways. Whether they come for the popular dim sum offerings or the heaping portions at dinner, diners embrace the slow pace and communal nature of the restaurant's set-up: tea pots are refilled, belts are loosened and hours are spent picking with chopsticks and yapping with friends.
High Marks
"I grew up in Hong Kong...and this place is one of the best dim sum places I've been to and the prices are quite reasonable." (mago4000, Citysearch user)
"A friend and I can eat har gao and siu mai until we can't eat anymore, and it's $26." (adams_eating, Citysearch user)
Low Marks
"Dim sum on the weekends can be hectic at times." (majwilliams2005, Citysearch user)
"Warning: parking is difficult." (elaine14, Citysearch user)
User Reviews
arnoldkultz
April 29, 2009
The greasy chicken was so mind-blowing when you taste it, seriously, like it was very tasty and salty. lol. It was good, overall was fine..
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Anonymous
May 30, 2008
Yet Wah is a popular dim sum place located in the richmond district. It is usually very crowded during the weekends. Their food is decent and they have a lot of space when it comes to red egg and ginger parties. It has decent dim sum and never disappoints since it has been around for many years. If you are expecting the best dim sum in SF, then don't go here but if the line is not too long and you can find parking then it is a good bet.
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mago4000
June 16, 2007
I've been going to this place for years and they recently remodel the restaurant and it looks great now. The food has always been the crowd pleaser. Dim sum on the weekends is always fun, but can be chaotic like any good dim sum place. I grew up in Hong Kong, lived in LA for 15 years, and this place is one of the best dim sum places I've been to and the prices are quite reasonable. Their dinner menu is good too, but I often order take-out. Their fried rice dishes are good as well as a peppered beef, broccoli, and onions dish. Parking can be quite difficult to find.
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The Extras:
There's a private banquet room available (with dance floor) for special functions.
What to Drink:
This is one of the few Chinese restaurants to have a full bar in the restaurant.
Save Money:
For parties of two or more, there are complete dinners available for as little $14 per person.
Know Before You Go:
Dim sum is only served until 3 pm, so head over early if you plan to partake in the steamed and fried snacks.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Carry Out
