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House of Nanking
Jiangsu Restaurant$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
"Great sesame chicken, house noodles and steamed pork dumplings."(11 Tips)
"Amazing sesame chicken 😋 and nice authentic atmosphere"(31 Tips)
"Don't let owner order for you."(6 Tips)
"Sizzling Rice soup + Salt and Pepper Shrimp = Amazing!"(8 Tips)
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EduardoFebruary 14, 2016The food was good but I recommend you to pay cash. They returned my credit card (with very impolite manners) with a 'failure' and I paid cash. To my surprise my card has been charged several times.
Liz RattrayMarch 13, 2013Get all different dishes and share. Also ask for chopsticks - they're bright orange!
Katherine LohJanuary 8, 2014Must get scallion pancakes with the peanut sauce and the sizzling rice soup
E YApril 6, 2013Dude...there's a secret menu for Chinese people and the waitress pretty much orders for you if you're Chinese O.o- Paul VachierJune 21, 2012If the line is too long go to Chef Jia's next door., not as unique as Nanking but still excellent
Andrew CerdaDecember 29, 2011Sweet Potatoes and Sesame Chicken. Rich. Flavorful. Fabulous. You can thank me later.
Brian MorganMarch 24, 2013Let the owner order for you. Make sure he brings an order of the beef! Delicious!
Jonathan LeonardSeptember 11, 2011Great food, but plates for 6 people came out with more than 30 minutes time difference. Totally batshit crazy. You have no idea what will be served and people start eating after others are finished.
Neeharika BhartiyaDecember 26, 2012Fried chinese eggplant much better than eggplant in chili garlic sauce
ᴡ TraylorAugust 10, 2010Greatest Chinese food you will ever have. Fantastic pot stickers (stay away if you're allergic to peanuts) Fun atmosphere but there's the ocassional long wait.
Jodis StrotherJuly 31, 2013Order sizzling rice and this mushroom dish that the waitress ordered for me.
Michæl BrettAugust 11, 2014Don't expect any smiles with the service. It's a bit manic and there is usually a queue at the door to get in.
Caren K.March 23, 2012All the food here is pretty good. I especially liked the house garlic noodles.
Richard GrattonApril 21, 2010Get the Ginger Chicken, and make sure you go early and with at least 4 people so you can try more of the menu than I did.
Reginald PointdujourFebruary 18, 2015The white fish that I ordered was okay: unexpectedly greasy actually, but my friend enjoyed his Nanking chicken. The service wasn't so good for me as I don't believe in accepting cultural rudeness.
- john rojasFebruary 28, 2012Food is decent, better than other Chinatown tourist traps, not the best in town. Don't let owner order for you. He will recommend too much food. Sauces can be cloyingly… (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Jeff LatimerJune 30, 2016The Crackling Shrimp (honey shrimp with apples) is amazing! A must have dish! I'll never be able to eat Chinese again and not think of this meal.
Jack ShamamaNovember 13, 2010Really great place to take parents & our-of-town guests, the sauce on the shrimp packets is sooooooooo good.
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House of Nanking
919 Kearny St (btwn Jackson St. & Pacific Ave.)
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
House of Nanking is a wildly popular Chinese restaurant in the Bay Area, serving traditional cuisine in a friendly environment.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
(415) 421-1429
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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