House Of Nanking
(415) 421-1429
919 Kearny St
San Francisco,
CA
94133
37.7964
-122.4053
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Chinatown
What People Are Saying About House Of Nanking
The Editor
Gina Goff
Citysearch
The Scene
The no-frills, two-room space replete with dusty, tiled floors and unbalanced wooden tables is clearly not the draw at this wildly popular Chinese restaurant. Cardboard boxes of pantry goods are stacked within sight of diners and the menus are tattered and stained from years of handling, but the chaotic ambience serves more to charm than to offend.
The Food
No-nonsense waitstaff presents customers with a lengthy list of entrees, but ordering off the menu is uncommon. Instead, the mom-and-pop owners who double as servers take delight in ordering for their customers (and protests are futile). Old standbys, such as mu shu pancakes--stuffed with succulent shredded pork, scallions and scrambled eggs--and juicy, sesame-battered chicken, are flavorful. Riffs are rare, but the prawn and green onion pancakes tossed in peanut sauce are a delicious departure from typical Chinatown menu stock.
User Reviews
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April 24, 2009
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dankao
April 15, 2009
if you love MSG, then this is the place for you. all of the dishes, while tasty, are just loaded with the wonder spice which'll leave you with the nice dry feeling after your meal. it won't run you too much money, but if you get there at the wrong time, you'll be waiting in line for awhile.
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nocaltosocal
April 13, 2009
After reading reviews of House of Nanking NO ONE should be expecting good service. The food however is fabulous. Don't expect typical, traditional Chinese ... this is Chinese fusion and is light and unique. We go because the bad service is entertaining and the food is fantastic. Just tell the waiter what you like and they will bring out an assortment of dishes. Don't expect the food to be like the little mom and pop place around the corner and if Panda Express is your idea of great Chinese, then you should probably just go to Panda Express. Anyone who reads these reviews and then complains about the bad service, chipped plates or warm water has no one but themselves to blame. Go for the food and don't let the rude waiters get to you.
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What to Drink:
Wash your meal down with a crisp and light Tsingtao beer.
Know Before You Go:
Waiting over an hour for a table is not uncommon; make a reservation if you're in a hurry.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Cheap Eats
