Yank Sing

Yank Sing always shows up in the top five for dim sum year after year. They are known for their steamed pork buns (char siu bao ) & Shanghai dumplings , but my favorites are the ones with scallops . Read more

Yank Sing delivers beautifully. Start with har gau, the coral hue of chopped shrimp and bamboo shoots blushing through the tight, filmy wrappers. Then siu mai, snow pea tendrils, and mushrooms . Read more

I did not expect this high quality of authentic dimsum in SF. I was very satisfied with their Shanghai dumpling and Pork Xiu Mye, and Shrimp dumpling ! A little pricey though.

Fantastic dim sum , albeit a bit pricier . Top dishes: shrimp rice noodles , pork soup dumplings , baked BBQ pork buns , and pork and shrimp shui mai.

You can’t miss Yank Sing if you’re in San Fran. Each dish was delicious, easily top 3 dim sum I’ve ever had in the states ! They also have Orange jello for desert in the original orange rind 😅

It's expensive for dim sum , but you get what you pay for at Yank Sing. Here, the xiao long bao are exemplary, and carts arrive in abundance carrying many other dumpling delights. Read more

Ask for what you want, don't just take what comes by. Try the house special dumplings with soup in them. The BBQ pork is excellent in buns or rice wraps . Have fun, try stuff, it's all good

The xiao long bao at Yank Sing are shining examples of the form. Though there are a few great spots to find them in SF, Yank Sing is perhaps the most renowned and the liveliest of them all. Read more

Esquire: Classics are next level: Siu mai plump w/shrimp &pork , paper-thin wrapping of har gau, &xiao long bao filled w/beautifully fragrant broth. Don't forget to pick up jar of house-made chili oil

While their entire roster of dim sum is arguably some of the best in the city , it's their deep friend Cantonese spring rolls that outshine the rest and brighten a crummy day at the office . Read more

It's expensive , but it's the cleanest dim sum venue I've ever been to. Get the Shanghai dumplings and the Chong fun, they've got lots of special dishes you won't find at most other dim sum placed

"The nutty, green, and earthy flavors of the snow pea-shoot dumpling meld together so well that I can eat all four by myself. There is no sharing, ever!" - Chef Mark Gordon Read more

Best dim sum restaurant in SF. I like Shanghai Dumpling , Shrimp Dumpling , Pork Sui Mye, Peking Duck , Lettuce Cup , and Coconut Cream Roll. Tsingtao Beer or chinese tea are good match for dim sum .

Don’t feel like sitting inside or want to dine alone? Grab the Dim Sum Platter at the to-go shop next door (it’s less than $10) and walk down to the Water for the perfect picnic .

Best dim sum in the city ! The other location’s usually less crowded but equally good (don’t get the to-go, it’s not nearly the same quality)

High quality, expensive , and very approachable dim sum . Nothing on the carts will freak you out. Be sure to get the soup dumplings and the Peking duck . The Stevenson location is the locals' spot.

It's expensive for dim sum , but you pay for what you get at Yank Sing. Here, flavors are cleaner than you'll find anywhere else, and the xiao long bao and custard tarts are exemplary. Read more

Specialties: Shanghai Kurobuta pork dumplings ; shrimp har gow; steamed pork buns ; Peking duck ; cabbage , walnut and honey salad ; custard tarts . Read more

Bill Addison: "Beyond dumplings ? Try the baked cha siu bao (smooth pucks filled with sweet-and-sour pork barbecue ) over their steamed counterparts. " Read more

They bring around a lot of serving carts with delicious food. If you want something different you can ask them for it.

One of the best spots for Dim Sum in San Francisco. The stuffed mushrooms and the mango pudding for dessert are not to be missed.

Up-scale dim sum ! good quality food, good presentation, friendly and comfortable , great location- SF, in restaurant , in courtyard (ceiling rain falls to pool), takeout shop. expensive $$

One of the best dim sum places in the city . It can get crowded on Sundays at Rincon so try the Stevenson Street location. The Shanghai soup dumplings here (their specialty) is not to be missed.

It’s good and efficient and tasty. Best in Downtown. If you want best in San Francisco though, I recommend the Hong Kong Lounge 2

Amazing place for Dim sum !!! Best in the city and such good quality! Make sure to get the Shanghai soup dumplings and the honey sea-bass!

Highly recommended. Perfect saturday/sunday brunch with awesome dumplings 👍

Great quick bite for a weekday lunch . Pricey , so check the menu before you order. Shanghai soup dumplings and BBQ pork buns are great.

Best dim sum . Love the crab claws , sesame balls , and soup dumplings . Validated parking below the building

High quality ingredients and tasted fresh. Smaller portions. Each dim sum dish was at least 20% more expensive than those sold in restaurants in the South Bay .

Their Shanghai soup dumplings are one of the best in town . Lots of vegetarian options . Service could be slow and more expensive than your regular dim sum spots.

The Xiao Long Bao / Shanghai dumplings are where it's at. Expensive and there may be a wait if you don't go early. The service can be great if you order yourself. Cart service comes in waves.

Yank Sing's soup dumplings are off the chain, freshly flavorful and perfectly thin-skinned. Read more

Be sure to come bery early if you want to have breakfast at this place. I love their orange jelly .

Great Dim Sum ! Don't forget to make reservations ahead, the wait can be very long!

Their XLB are nearly as good as Din Tai Fung's. All their dishes are a step above most tea houses, you can't go wrong here.

Xiang Long Bao were very good for outside of China😊😂. But they can't compete with the ones of Din Tai Fung😉.

If you're thinking of getting dessert , the coconut cream roll is a must! Also, ask staff if certain items are available, not everything is on the carts.

Come early, come hungry and ask Janny one of the attentive and friendly hostess , to get you a 'good' table. one of those where the freshly created Dim Sum starts its journey!

The soup dumplings are great. Being able to get dim sum for weekday lunch is magical if you're from most other places in the US.

Considering it's fairly close to Chinatown, it's a bit pricey in comparison, but it's definitely a very different atmosphere, appealing to the business lunch crowd

The dim sum is delicious. There is a wide variety to choose from and servers are always offering new foods to try.

The Stevenson street location has a slightly better menu

Really good dim sum in SF . My fav are the pork buns and the soup dumplings . Highly recommended!

Authentic Dim Sum with every dumpling you can imagine. The restaurant 's capacity doubles on the weekends, but weekdays are definitely the best time for a meal, for a full menu and half the crowd.

SF has one of the best Chinatowns. But when asking natives for the best Dim Sum/Soup Dumplings , they'll recommend Yank Sing, despite its high price & business center locale. More @ http://is.gd/YSING

Xiao long bao (soup dumplings ) was good but pricey @ $12. Shrimp dumplings , BBQ pork buns were yummy!

Dim sum is out of this world, and excellent service. Be prepared to spend a lot because you end up eating a ton, but well worth it

Great service, tasty food. Not an authentic dim sum experience but sometimes you want the food without the hectic-ness :)

Maybe it's slipped a tad since moving here from the original Battery St. location back in the 90's, but it's still solid dim sum and definitely easier to get a table!

So I've never done dim sum before so...that should probably change. One of the pricier spots, but you pay for what you get. The xiao long bao and custard tarts are supposedly A++.