Insider Pages Reviews for Yank Sing Restaurant

5 Stars: THE BEST DIM SUM (by rhodarush)

rhodarush — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:00:00 GMT

We have been fans of Yank Sing since they were in Chinatown, 2 locations before the Rincon Center. We always come for the fresh ingredients, consistent high quality dim sum whenever we travel to San Francisco. It is very expensive but their attention to detail, from the food to service, is admirable.

4 Stars: Way overpriced! (by brianmbush)

brianmbush — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Very pushy dim sum cart food pushers. However, the food was excellent, I would go back there in a NY minute. Every dish we had was wonderful. Atmosphere is upscale bad Chinese restaurant, so nothing to brag about there. I just wish it wasn't so dangnummit expensive. If the bill was half the price for all the food we had, I would eat there more than once a year.

3 Stars: Overpriced! (by rrrmarie)

rrrmarie — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The atmosphere is great. The waiters & waitresses are pleasant. We had reservations, so, no waiting. The food is good.

I've been wanting to eat here for several months now. Now that I've finally had lunch... I would recommend it if you want to eat at a nice and clean location. But, it's TOOOOOOOOO EXPENSIVE! It's OVER priced!!!! I couldn't believe it! I would recommend going to You's Dim Sum 675 Broadway Street instead.

2 Stars: Rude Maitre d' & average food = Do NOT go here (by CJTM)

CJTM — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT

We waited 45 minutes mid Sunday afternoon for a table. The one thing will give this place is a pretty location. Everything else was mediocre to poor. The food was mediocre and the maitre d' was downright poor in his manner.

We drove an hour each way to try this restaurant and were very disappointed. We can certainly find better food and better service almost anywhere.

3 Stars: so so dim sum (by kenc428)

kenc428 — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:00:00 GMT

When i read about all positive rating, I was excited to go to Yang Sang since i m a dim sum lover. However, i tried it today and i was disappointed. They are not as impressive as i read. They are just average, clean, high price and overrated.. The food is not extraordinary. And for two people, easily paid for eighty bucks for dim sum which i think is little overpriced. But the location is great.

2 Stars: Overrated, Overpriced, Underwhelming Dim Sum Experience (by normia)

normia — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I went to citysearch in search of a great dim sum restaurant. Yank Sing rated extremely high with great reviews so my husband and I were really excited to taste and see if it lived up to the reviews. Sadly, we were greatly underwhelmed. We visited the Stevenson location which was a nice location with a very friendly wait staff that was extremely attentive.

I knew that our meal would be pricey from the reviews on citysearch but I thought that the meal/flavors would be worth the price. I was dissapointed that Yank Sing did not have a huge selection of dim sum to choose from: a fried cart, a steamed dumpling cart and a rice bun cart, that was it. I'm used to eating at dim sum restaurants (found in Los Angeles - Empress Pavilion/NBC) teaming with a plethora of dim sum carts of dumplings, fresh braised vegetables (we were served cold chinese broccoli at Yank Sing), noodle and soup carts, and the list goes on and on.

The flavor of the dim sum was lackluster. I felt I was eating Americanized dim sum and was left wanting a lot more. I tried their signature pork dumpling dish, which the host gladly showed me how to eat on a spoon with their signature sauce. It was, well...ok, but just ok, nothing to be blown away by from a signature dish. At the end of our meal, we paid our $75 bill and walked away thinking, well, we came, we tried, and we'll never come back. It's just not worth the price of entry.

What's funny is that, still craving the dim sum experience that I was hoping for, I went back to citysearch to look for another restaurant the next morning and found Canton Dim Sum restaurant on Folsom, just blocks from Yank Sing. Canton is not at all fancy...in fact, if you were a restaurant ambience snob, then you would not even consider walking in this outdated looking establishment. But you would be missing out on a gem of a dim sum place. Canton had 3x more dim sum variety and was only 1/3 the price compared to Yank Sing. Yumm!

5 Stars: great dim sum - but check out prices ahead of time (by easl)

easl — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:00:00 GMT

i come to yank sing pretty much everytime i visit san francisco. this is some of the best dim sum that i have had - but it pays to know the price of what you are ordering and not impulse buy here. of course, this is hard to do with gourmet dim sum such as soft shell crab and chunks of gingered sea bass constantly wafting past your table. our last visit was a bill for $80 for two people, which i thought was quite high. a small soft shell crab was $19, which we didn't know ahead of time. regardless, if you want a treat and are willing to spend the money - then this is the place to go. great dim sum, fabulous service and nice restaurant.

5 Stars: Delicious DIm SUM (by xb4darkx)

xb4darkx — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:00:00 GMT

One of the best tasting dim sum restauarant I've ever had. It gets filled on a Monday morning. Amazing! Opens at 10 Am which is a bit late. Food was really good. We actually sat at the table at the bottom right of the picture. Exact spot. The tea is nice in a big glass bottle. Located inside the Rincon center. Service was good. Real clean!

4 Stars: Not your typical dim sum (by rsak)

rsak — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Full disclosure: I grew up in LA, so heavily influenced by dim sum in Monterey Park. Yank Sing is pretty good, though some of their items aren't your typical dim sum. Don't get me wrong, everything I've had tastes good. Just some things you wouldn't see on your everyday dim sum cart, which you may or may not like. I'd prefer if they were open later, but that's just me.

4 Stars: Great Dim Sum, High Prices (by crimmera)

crimmera — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Yank Sing is one of the first restaurants where I ever ate Dim Sum (back at the old Battery Street location) so I do have a fondness for this restaurant. The dim sum itself is terrific, in my opinion. Great Har gow, terrific noodles, great Sea Bass, etc. I adore the onion pancakes (although they aren't everyone's cup of tea). There are a number of downsides to Yank Sing, though, that mean I go less and less frequently. The high prices. The need for reservations. The long wait. Did I mention the high prices? The food is very good, but frankly, I think we now have enough choices of great dim sum in San Francisco, that not everyone feels the need to go to Yank Sing. If someone else is buying, or it's a special occasion, you'll see us here. Otherwise, we head to our alternative, more economical choices, realizing that below average decor is a fair trade off for above average dim sum, at average prices. I'll still go, but it would be great if they'd lower the prices a bit, and not make people wait when they have reservations.

5 Stars: Fabulous Dim Sum (by Christine C.)

Christine C. — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:38:00 GMT

This is my favorite Dim Sum place in the whole Bay Area. They not only serve traditional Dim Sum dishes but also have created many new fusion-ish ones. Yummy! Wish they are open for dinner too!

1 Stars: Let's get real people.. (by drjeremy)

drjeremy — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Looking at these reviews, it's clear that most of them are negative. So how in the world is the rating number so high? Having been a fan of dim sum for years, I've tried many dim sum restaurants (including in China and Hong Kong). The dim sum here was alright. Not great and not bad. But the prices ARE outrageously expensive. A bill of $160 (tax and tip) for 4 people was not justified. The same food at other GOOD dim sum restaurants in the Bay Area would cost only a third of that.

5 Stars: best dim sum ever! (by giggles438)

giggles438 — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

i came across this place after reading an article in a San Francisco travel guide, and i have to say that i found the food, service, and ambience exquisite. being a frequent dim sum eater in the southern california area, i can honestly say that Yank Sing is definitely number one on my list of chinese restaurants. the dim sum wasn't greasy, the service was pleasant, and the restaurant was clean. if you love dim sum as much as i do, you definitely should check this place out. just be weary that you get what you pay for -- stellar food at stellar prices.

5 Stars: great dim sum (by angelyoung)

angelyoung — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Very nice selection of dim sum. This is a tablecloth chinese restaurant not a hole in the wall joint...very safe to bring out of towners to. All dim sum are very fresh and tasty.

3 Stars: Overrated dim sum, but relatively good ambience (by nayiak)

nayiak — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Yank Sing certainly does not deserve a high ranking for its dim sum. Growing up in Canton, I am a total dim sum snob and I went to Yank Sing out of its reputation. It was a total disappointment. It was very much Americanized (and maybe that is why many people think it is good). If you want more authentic dim sum, I would recommend the Canton Dim Sum Seafood Restaurant down on Hawthorne and Folsom, much more authentic and good dim sum.

Yes, the serving staff in Yank Sing speaks English, if that is more important than food quality then you probably would choose Yank Sing. Yank Sing has relatively good ambience, but to me, it is a little over done and commercial. It is in a good location, convenient for business lunch to please your clients. But for me, food is really the essence of a restaurant and Yang Sing certainly is overrated.

5 Stars: Great dim sum outside Chinatown (by aeolus8)

aeolus8 — Mon, 29 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

This was a wonderful restaurant. Great food, great service and good for groups. The staff were very polite and provided great service.

4 Stars: awesome dim sum (by Ben L.)

Ben L. — Sat, 27 May 2006 08:59:00 GMT

I came here when I was working in SF at the time. Took a bunch of coworkers here at their recommendation. Fairly crowded at lunch and they use the "beeper method" of paging you.

As with typical dim sum, they wheel around carts and you choose whatever you like. For me that means anything with schrimp. They have a large variety of dumplings, rolls, small cuts of meat. The service was excellent as well.

4 Stars: Chinese cuisine meets fine dining (by smorgasbord)

smorgasbord — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Great tasting dim sum becomes more expensive when you add in the spacious restaurant and minus out the sights, sounds, and smells of Chinatown. During peak hours you may end up eagerly searching for a different cart rather than the one that keeps circling in front of you. However, if all the forces are with you and you just got paid, (or found someone else to cover the bill) this will be a most enjoyable experience.

5 Stars: My Favorite Place (by cjgeyer)

cjgeyer — Wed, 18 May 2005 02:00:00 GMT

It just doesn't get any better than this. I've been eating here for 15 years. When i go more than a week without going - it just doesn't seem right

3 Stars: Over priced is right (by foodielover)

foodielover — Sat, 14 May 2005 02:00:00 GMT

I'm a SF native and remember Yank Sing when it was a small restaurant in Chinatown where it was a treat to go for dim sum. My husband & kids took me to the Rincon Annex Yank Sing for Mothers' Day and I was disappointed. They were short staffed that day and everyone was overworked. The har gow dumplings were small and I didn't like the fried beef triangles. The food didn't seem as tasty as I remembered from years ago. I was equally surprised to see them serve a cole slaw-type"salad", definitely not Chinese. They continue to make a delicious fluffy egg tart. As others have previously stated, it's a restaurant which seems to have lost it's ethnicity, catering mostly to the upper echelon white tourist trade. It cost us $100 for 4 of us for lunch. I could've had equally good or better food for less.

5 Stars: Best Dim Sum in SF (by skatzef)

skatzef — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:00:00 GMT

You haven't lived yet until you've sampled the 50+ dim sum dishes at Yank Sing. We recommend doing this in a few separate lunches to prevent undesired stomach pains.

3 Stars: Good food, nice place, overpriced (by bubbamac)

bubbamac — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 01:00:00 GMT

I went there with my wife for dim sum. The service was very good. Even though we were seated in an out-of-the-way location, all the carts stopped by. The wait-staff was very good, the food tasty and I had some dishes that I usually don't order, but which were very tasty as well. Was bummed that I didn't see some "standard" dim sum dishes. The biggest downer was $60 bill. We live in the LA area and they have many excellent dim sum restaurants in LA and the San Gabriel Valley. The same meal would cost $30 and you would have a larger variety of dim sum dishes to choose from.

I'm not too familiar with dim sum places in SF so we chose Yank Sing because it seemed like a "safe" choice. I just wish their prices were more reasonable and jibed with what you get.

3 Stars: What? Best Dim Sum?? You kidding right? (by windeyes6)

windeyes6 — Fri, 25 Feb 2005 01:00:00 GMT

As a chinese, I have enough Chinese food everyday to be able to tell what is real good dim sum, if you think this is the best Dim Sum you ever had in your life, you are missing out a lot out there. This is the most expensive Dim Sum place I ever been to. The restaurant is nice, the service is nice, the food?? ??? Honestly, just so so, not that bad, not that good either, definitely NOT worth the price. Specially the beef rice noodles, different restaurant makes it differntly, you can tell which one do a better job on this one by looking at the skin, the sources and the meat in it.

5 Stars: Great Dim Sum! (by sroye)

sroye — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 01:00:00 GMT

If you want to try out a variety of tasty Chinese treats without the "authentic" China Town experience, this is the place. It's clean, the service is good, and the servers understand you. There's a pay lot across the street so parking isn't a worry. The food is fabulous across the board.

2 Stars: Dim Sum (by seanandshirley)

seanandshirley — Sun, 29 Aug 2004 02:00:00 GMT

My husband and I were really looking forward to Dim Sum in San Francisco. Unfortunately, the Yank Sing ended up being below our expectations. We ate there on a Monday at 11:30, which was great since there were fewer people there (we didn't have to wait to be seated). For only being open a half-hour the food was surprisingly luke warm or cold. Also, the food was way overpriced. Our bill for 2 people was about $70 after tip. We have eaten excellent Dim Sum for four for less than that price in Vancouver B.C., which is only a two-hour road trip from us in Seattle. The food was average, but not excellent. I have had better dim sum elsewhere. We may have just caught the Yank Sing on a bad day, but our expierence won't make us go back there next time we go to San Francisco.

5 Stars: Great Dim Sum Place (by lee462)

lee462 — Wed, 26 May 2004 02:00:00 GMT

This restaurant has the greatest dim sum -- everything is made from the freshest ingredients, the taste of the items is clean & not oily (BIG plus), and they are reasonably priced. All in all, just a great dim sum restaurant.

5 Stars: this place was incredible (by klexy)

klexy — Mon, 03 May 2004 02:00:00 GMT

i read some of the reviews earlier about not being authentic. i strongly disagree! i see a lot of chinese around and they offer the same selections chinatown have but yanksing tastes muchhh better and they have a lot more selections. i have to agree that yanksing have some of the best dim sum. i went to great eastern, lychee garden, golden mountain and new asia. great eastern is good but of course not as good as yank sing. the others were just horrible!

2 Stars: nostalgic for food but lousy service (by queenkv)

queenkv — Thu, 01 Apr 2004 01:00:00 GMT

We were seated in the dead zone - the carts just ignored us. I can't help but notice how inconvenienced the server looked when she was forced back to my table with the desert cart. For our meager dim sum feast - about 4-5 dishes in all - we dropped over $60 on this meal. It was not worth it.

2 Stars: Don't waste your money!!! (by carolinelsam)

carolinelsam — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 01:00:00 GMT

Not an authentic dim sum experience. Definitely geared towards the non-Chinese crowd. The food would seem good and tasty to those who don't know what real dim sum is, but to others it would seem fair at best. Then once you get the bill you realize what you're paying for...their rent, the dishes, and the gold trimmed restrooms. My advice, go where the Chinese go. Since I'm not from SF, I couldn't tell you where that is but look around, if you don't see any Chinese customers around, get outta there!

3 Stars: If you're looking for appearance (by gokil510)

gokil510 — Tue, 16 Mar 2004 01:00:00 GMT

I agree with the other reviewer that this place is for non-Chinese. But not entirely. There are some Chinese people go there & like the food & can afford it too. If you compare it to a more authentic dimsum place in Chinatown where everyone speak Chinese, of course you dont wanna go there if you can't speak the language. You'll feel left out, dissapointed, cant get what you want.

The presentation is very special, thus price goes up with appearance. I understand that some ingredients are more expensive than others, but for standard items such as pork dumplings & steamed buns, they're too pricey.

5 Stars: Best Dim Sum in the USA (by huskyduck)

huskyduck — Sun, 30 Nov 2003 01:00:00 GMT

Absolutely incredible dumplings of all kinds. The sea bass dumplings were especially delectable. Outstanding Peking Duck. The egg custard tarts were the stuff of legend.

Go at 11am when they open. You'll get a quick seat and first crack at the freshly made dumplings. One of my top ten best gastronomic experiences of all time.

5 Stars: THE BEST (by delasalle)

delasalle — Sat, 15 Nov 2003 01:00:00 GMT

ONE OF THE BEST DIM SUM PLACES IN TOWN, ALTHOUGH IN THE EXPENSIVE SIDE, PORTIONS ARE WORTH PAYING FOR. WHERE ELSE IN "THE CITY" CAN YOU FIND FREE PARKING ??? WELL WORTH IT!!! FIVE STAR ESTABLISHMENT.

2 Stars: Disappointed (by pdemarest)

pdemarest — Sun, 09 Nov 2003 01:00:00 GMT

Waited for over an hour at dim sum to discover the hostess misplaced our name on the list. As a party of 4 we ordered nothing extravagant and got slapped with a HUGE bill. The culprits were the duck (at $4 per 1" x 1" piece, who knew) and fried green onion- yes, that's it- at $8 a plate!! Won't be returning.

4 Stars: Great Dim Sum (by DJF)

DJF — Tue, 10 Jun 2003 02:00:00 GMT

The Dim Sum is really good at YS. I had some of the best fish dishes in a long time. It helps to go with someone who knows how and what to order. They have what seemed like a thousand dishes. This place is less intimidating than the Chinese language places in China town. The ambiance is a little bit cafeteria meets food court, but otherwise a good place to eat.

1 Stars: Very disappointing (by slo)

slo — Sat, 17 May 2003 02:00:00 GMT

One of the worst dim sum I've had in the bayarea. The food is pricey too. The presentation is good but the taste is not. I agree with other reviewers that this restaurant is for non-Chinese only.

2 Stars: Poor Management (by datrojanghogan)

datrojanghogan — Mon, 14 Apr 2003 02:00:00 GMT

While the food is decent, and the restaurant amenities are nice, I was extremely disappointed with the service and the management of Yank Sing - on more than several occasions. You can get much better food at a fraction of the cost anywhere else - but if you want to pay those dollars, you should try Koi Palace.

2 Stars: Dim sum for non-Chinese (by nuclephile)

nuclephile — Fri, 21 Feb 2003 01:00:00 GMT

Nice ambience and that's all. Price tag is equivalent to that of Sausalito. Stingy portion. Unauthentic dim sum. No wonder all the diners are not Chinese.

3 Stars: Yank Sing: Cha-Ching! (by nurpin)

nurpin — Sun, 02 Feb 2003 01:00:00 GMT

You'd think they had a restaurant in Tiburon at these prices! Average to good dim sum, so-so ambience. If you are taking visitors out to "safe"(americanized) dim sum and don't mind spending big bucks(seriously... cha-ching!) to sample a variety, go for it.

2 Stars: Dim Sum for Non-Chinese (by sfdiner1207)

sfdiner1207 — Thu, 23 Jan 2003 01:00:00 GMT

This place caters to the non-Chinese palate. The dim-sum here is below average but the atmosphere and service are better than most Chinese restaurants. It's also way over price...A plate of Peking Duck which cosists of 5 pieces of meat costs $12.00! Also the dumpling filling is too thick and does not melt in your mouth! If you want dim sum in North America, head to Vancouver BC!

4 Stars: Good food but too pricey (by Msrestaurantgoer)

Msrestaurantgoer — Mon, 06 Jan 2003 01:00:00 GMT

Yank Sing is one of the better Dim Sum place in San Francisco, but it is so pricey that it's simply not worth it. You can definitely get comparable dim sum in the city and the bay area without paying that over the top premium $$$. However, if you want to impress your friends to a expensive, comtempory chinese restaurant, go to Yank Sing, you won't be disappointed.

5 Stars: Best of Dim Sum (by j_mat)

j_mat — Wed, 20 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I've even been to Hong Kong and still have yet to find Dim Sum better then Yank Sing!

4 Stars: good food and service, but expensive (by MKEPHD)

MKEPHD — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

This place is a modern Chinese restaurant. Don't expect to see a restaurant the same as those in China town. The dim sum is good although the quantity per dish is less than usual, and the choices are not many.
Great service with friendly waitress! I've been tired to see the waitress with cold face in most Chinese restaurants. This place is different.
BTW, the price is unbelievable, twice of what you can have in SF Chinatown.
If you like a clean and modern place, you can give it a try; if you like kind of trad'l atmosphere of dim sum place, you may think about again.

5 Stars: The best Dim Sum anywhere, anytime! (by sparkly)

sparkly — Mon, 11 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

This restaurant is what San Francisco is all about! Great Food, Great atmosphere and service! Don't miss the egg custard!

5 Stars: One of the Best Dim Sun (by littlellenpoo)

littlellenpoo — Sat, 09 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

The food is spectacular. You may have to wait for your vegetarian items, but it is well worth it. The asparagus is spectacular. While you wait for your mushroom steamed buns or spectacular spinach pot stickers, you will enjoy the delighted squeals of your canrniverous friends as they eat their minced pork r whatever. This place is one of the best Dim Sun places in the Bay Area, with a nice modern Chinese decor in the Rincon Ceter. If you are unfamiliar with the Rincon Center check out the WPA murals in the Mission Street side and the fountain in the center of the food court.

4 Stars: yank sing (by carolgraham)

carolgraham — Sat, 09 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

Wonderful decor! Tables not to close together. Food is fresh and hot.

1 Stars: no single person seating (by dabenous)

dabenous — Sat, 09 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I was refused service for being a single diner and was directed to a take out site next door. Very disturbing.

1 Stars: Not any more (by KenMerena)

KenMerena — Sat, 09 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I used to be a Yank Sing regular with every visit to SF. Last time I went (In March of 2002) it was terrible. Food quality mostly was poor, the ambience at the new location is awful and the prices are still too high. I'll never go back as this place is clearly trading on its old reputation (which was great) Now, my number two place for dim sum is elevated to #1----------The Mayflower out on Geary and 29th avenue

5 Stars: Want the best dim sum in SF? (by boysforpele)

boysforpele — Wed, 06 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

This is definatly THE place to go to. I've been here three times during the normally busy lunch hours and have always been seated promptly. The dim sum is so good, words just don't do it justice. The jasmine tea that is served here is amazingly fragrent and sweet. The glass mesuem tea pot that its served in is a nice touch and available to buy for $39. The steamed dumplings are soft, just slightly sticky, and undoubtly fresh. The selection is great with about 60 varities daily. The steamed BBQ pork buns cha su bao are light, fluffy, and just slightly chewy. The service is excellent. The only drawback is the price, but it is an amazing experience if you can afford the $50-60 meal for two.

2 Stars: The DUM SUM was ok (by kseanng)

kseanng — Tue, 05 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I ate there about 2 years ago. The atmosphere was great and the DIM SUM tasted ok. The DUM SIM was also over-priced. I guess it would be since it is in a prime location. I am going back out there in a couple of weeks. I plan on having some DIM SUM but not a YANK's. If you want great DIM SUM try a restaurant on San Bruno Ave.

5 Stars: superb dim sum (by judithwright)

judithwright — Mon, 04 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

delicious food, parking in the building, great place for out of down guests. noisy and efficient.

2 Stars: Yank Sing = Yuck Sing (by jjgray)

jjgray — Tue, 29 Oct 2002 01:00:00 GMT

Yank Sing's food is average on its best day. The dishes are uninventive and uninteresting and the preparation is greasy and probably loaded with MSG.
In a city with some of the best Chinese food in the country, why settle for a chain that is subpar even by chain standards?

5 Stars: Delicious Dim Sum! (by Jenifer1)

Jenifer1 — Fri, 25 Oct 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I had lunch at Yank Sing earlier this week and it was a fantastic experience. Everything was fresh and tasty...I especially loved the tuna skewers and steamed dumplings. The wait staff is friendly and informative, and we were never left long before another steaming cart of delicious food came by. This was definitely the most inventive Dim Sum I have had, and I cannot wait to go back! Make a reservation if you can because this is a popular lunch spot!

5 Stars: Heavenly (by izelmorena)

izelmorena — Mon, 07 Oct 2002 02:00:00 GMT

The Dim Sum at this joint is so good. The tiny restaurant has a great atmosphere that spills out into the courtyard. Service was a little slow to begin with, but soon picked up. So many delicious choices, I'm not sure which one to recommend. I would say the price is about 15-20 per person, which is about right for the quality of food. I was so stuffed when I left, that I wasn't hungry until about 9pm that night. Definitely a place to visit, and I recommend this to anyone who hasn't tried it yet.

3 Stars: Americanized Chinese Food (by banananutbread)

banananutbread — Fri, 13 Sep 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Yank Sing at best can be described as a glorified Panda Express. The food is fine-- if you're looking for "American Chinese". There are much better Chinese restaurants around town if you're looking for auhenticity.

5 Stars: Best dim sum! (by noefoodie)

noefoodie — Mon, 19 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

This is a great place to get the uninitiated into dim sum. The place is clean, the service is friendly, and the selection of dumplings is vast! Yank Sing has both the traditional shrimp and pork dumplings but also has non-traditional munchies like an avocado half topped with curry. My friend and I spent a total of $46 for the both of us. Even a good place for a business lunch.

4 Stars: Great service on same level as food! (by matswaltin)

matswaltin — Wed, 14 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

In an atypical setting for dim sum that most dim sum devotees are accustomed to, Yank Sing reinvents the experience for the clueless, non-Asian, Bay Area restaurant-goer. While moderately pricey, the dining experience here should be evaluated as one of ambiance, service and culinary exquisiteness. The ongoing cart procession keeps the eye on the hunt, though should no eye-contact be made with servers, they won't bother you. Intimacy is possible here, though much better achieved outside in the Rincon Center lobby, where carts fail to reach. The food seems authentic by all means, and fast, efficient service bolsters the menu-less experience. I highly recommend the fried scallops and lobster dumplings, though be aware of the chicken-stuffed mushrooms, which are scarcely manageable with chopsticks, and even less-so when it comes to fitting them in your food-hole.

4 Stars: Excellent Dim Sum for Vegetarians (by hetalbsheth)

hetalbsheth — Sun, 28 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Friendly English-speaking staff, tons of variety even for vegetarians, creative dim sum

5 Stars: Awesome! (by Bettyboop1)

Bettyboop1 — Mon, 22 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

It is great and so much fun! Great choices! The best Dim Sum in San Francisco!

5 Stars: HEAVENLY DIM SUM (by TheSocialButterfly)

TheSocialButterfly — Mon, 22 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

YANK SING IS CLEARLY THE BEST DIM SUM IN THE CITY AND BAY AREA. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THIS RATES AS TO TOP QUALITY DIM SUM AS GOOD AS WHAT IS SERVED IN HONG KONG.

5 Stars: Great food and service (by jewlz9)

jewlz9 — Mon, 08 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Yank Sing offers the BEST service out of all the dim sum restaurants I've been to in California. And the food is made from quality ingredients that you can taste. Their food is the closest you can get to healthy dim sum - it's not as greasy but still very tasty. Reservations are a necessity, and if you don't see something you want, just ask any of the cart-pushers or waitstaff, and they'll bring it to you.