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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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Erica LDecember 5, 2012Eat endless plates of pot stickers, house noodles, sea same chicken, and salt & pepper shrimp
Alex SternJuly 18, 2014Just tell them how many in your party and let them order for you. You won't be disappointed.
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
Brian MorganMarch 24, 2013Let the owner order for you. Make sure he brings an order of the beef! Delicious!- 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.
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.
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.
Neeharika BhartiyaDecember 26, 2012Fried chinese eggplant much better than eggplant in chili garlic sauce
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.
Jodis StrotherJuly 31, 2013Order sizzling rice and this mushroom dish that the waitress ordered for me.
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.
Caren K.March 23, 2012All the food here is pretty good. I especially liked the house garlic noodles.
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.
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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
View menu on https://www.houseofnankingsf.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer
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