San Tung Chinese Restaurant
(415) 242-0828
1031 Irving St
San Francisco,
CA
94122
37.7638
-122.4689
Neighborhoods: Inner Sunset, Central West
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The Scene
Faux orchids and faded red Tsingtao paper lanterns minimally decorate this brightly lit dining room. Consistently buzzing with local noodle addicts, the cacophonous space makes conversation nearly impossible. Servers are efficient and no-nonsense, much like their surroundings.
The Food
Since the encyclopedic menu can be daunting, in-the-know diners stick to the ever-popular hand-pulled noodles, dumplings and "dry-fried" dishes. Pleasingly pliant handmade noodles easily withstand their bold, assertive sauces. Arriving in heaping bowls, these dense, slick strands are beautifully paired with bites of varied seafood swimming in a fiery sauce or a slippery, robust black bean sauce studded with beef and seafood.
User Reviews
noak11
February 17, 2009
Everyone says to try the dry fried chicken, but that was not my favorite. Cherry Pork is the dish to try. It has cherry and ginger and the texture is perfect. We tried it on a lark and were pleasantly surprised. The dumplings and potstickers were excellent. We had peanut noodles as well which were delicious. The prices are unbelievable, $8-$10 for a lot of dishes. They have lots of group seating with big tables and lazy susans. The place is PACKED, so be ready for a wait. We waited about 20 minutes on a Sunday night. Also, the clientele is almost entirely Chinese, which I always take as a good sign that the food is authentic.
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Anonymous
June 01, 2008
This restaurant serves authentic southern chinese food. I especially like the steamed pork buns so I definately recommend those. The prices were good and the wait staff were very pleasant. Parking was decent, much better than you would encounter at other restaurants in the area.
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May 29, 2008
I have to go to San Tung every time I am back in the city. The food here is amazing. I recommend the potstickers and dumplings and the dry fry chicken. The wait is long though so make sure you go early or make reservations. The service is not world class but the food makes up entirely for that. Also, I suggest trying any noodles from here because they make the noodles themselves.
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Know Before You Go:
Avoid the lengthy waiting list--it's a little-known fact that reservations are accepted.
Save Time:
Staying home? The entire menu is available for takeout.
Where to Sit:
A semi-private room is available for groups of 10 or less. Call for availability.
