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Fang

Fang

Chinese Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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    Dhaval B.
    "Onion cake and zucchini buns are awesome!!"(5 Tips)
    Joel C.
    "Nanking Sesame Chicken"(4 Tips)
    katie
    "Have Peter order for you - you won't regret it!!! Delicious..."(4 Tips)
    Rahil S.
    "Mongolian beef with brown rice is delicious"(6 Tips)
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  • Sabina
    SabinaFebruary 10, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Chinese food in SF!! Let Chef Fang order for you - it's insanely good. If you're a menu orderer though, I recommend the peking buns, onion cake, short ribs, pea shoot salad, & white fish
    Upvoted Oct 18
  • Joel C.
    Joel CorpusNovember 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite Chinese spot in SF! The must try's are the Nanking Sesame Chicken, Mongolian Beef Tower and the House Fried Rice. If you're in a large group, have the chef choose your meal.
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    Rui ZhangJune 4, 2017
    Man this place is the gem! It turned out Chef Fang is also from Shanghai and he just decided to order everything for us. Everything was incredible and creatively tasty! Strongly recommend this place!
  • naveen
    naveenNovember 1, 2016
    great vegetarian options - the bok choy starter and the housemade noodles are a great pair. and if you're staying at the W, you won't even have to cross the street to come here!
  • Niharika K.heart icon on user image
    Niharika KohliJanuary 30, 2019
    Best Chinese food in the area. Try the chef selection option if you're a big group. They bring you food based on the chef's choice ( they note your diet preferences and allergies). It's delicious!
  • Diana A.
    Diana ArzJuly 26, 2015
    It felt strange when the owner took out a menu from our hands, and told to forget about it, he is a chef. I guess it seemed charming to other people, but we knew exactly what we wanted. Food was great
  • Vicky I.
    Vicky IskandarDecember 30, 2012
    White River Fish Soup is exceptional - a great comfort soup to start a meal. The short ribs has amazing melt in your mouth texture. It's nice to have Peter order for you. Just sit there & enjoy!
  • Clara W.heart icon on user image
    Clara WuDecember 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    get the omakase. I do it every time and I have yet to be disappointed by what they bring out. they also take suggestions so give them your preferences!
  • An S.heart icon on user image
    An ShengNovember 22, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The food is always great, and I’ve been here many times. But unfortunately there was a small live caterpillar crawling on our bok choy the last time we went.. so sad coz I really love this place
  • banafsheh g.
    banafsheh ghassemiDecember 20, 2012
    Yes. Agree. Let the owner decide what u should eat. Amazing, creative dishes. Portobello mushrooms w tarragon & barley so unexpected. The short ribs, divine. I even liked the apples in the prawn dish!
  • Charlie P.
    Charlie PenaflorOctober 26, 2011
    Chef Peter Fang asked, "Do you know what you'll be having tonight?" I replied back with, "we'll have whatever you recommend!" His eye lit up and he took our menus away. The best 10-course dinner ever!
  • Fidel H.
    Fidel HauMarch 30, 2018
    Excelent restaurant! The pork was good and I tried some shrimps with apple with a sweet sauce, I don’t remember the name.
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    herm pugayDecember 18, 2014
    Impressed with the presentation, service and food. The picture I have here speaks for itself. I had a rice with beef dish and duck in a bun.
  • Maryam A.heart icon on user image
    Maryam AlyFebruary 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Second visit, the chef recognized us. Said not to worry about ordering, he would take care of us. He sent out delicious buns, veggie dumplings, pumpkin soup and the most tender, flavorful beef dish <3
  • Christopher K.
    Christopher KennedyAugust 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If you want a treat that isn't on the menu, ask your waiter for their apple & chicken plate. The apples are fried and salted, while the chicken has a light honey mustard to it. It's so delicious!
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HuJune 2, 2013
    If it's your first time here and Peter asks if he should take care of your culinary quest, say yes. You won't be disappointed. And it's not too pricey either.
  • Brad T.heart icon on user image
    Brad TNovember 2, 2014
    Believe this is a sister restaurant to House of Banking. We had the waiter just bring us his recommendations and literally Everything was delicious! Couldn't get enough.
  • Jiexi C.heart icon on user image
    Jiexi CaoAugust 29, 2015
    Let them order for our group of five for lunch, got about 6-7 dishes for about 20 per person. Lovely authentic & fusion food, great value.
  • Liz F.heart icon on user image
    Liz FallAugust 27, 2015
    So I love this place, it's a little pricey. Bring a bunch of people so you can get more dishes and just let the chef order for you.
  • Eugene L.heart icon on user image
    Eugene LevitskyApril 29, 2017
    Quite a few dishes seem to be deep fried. Peter ordered short ribs and fish with tofu for us, which were decent choice and priced on the high side. I may return to try the dumplings.
  • Mark R.
    Mark RechlerAugust 29, 2013
    Reviews just okay, but it was close to our hotel and we were tired. Great choice as it was delish, fresh and creative! Service was questionable at first but then they really pulled throug.HGo for it.
  • Sean M.
    Sean McBrideFebruary 27, 2014
    A little bit of a racket at dinner. "Order for you" turns into upgrading things you ask for to more expensive similar options without really giving you a choice. On the other hand, it's good food.
  • Caroline
    CarolineMarch 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious. Couldn't say what my favorite dishes are as I've never seen a menu. Don't be afraid and let the staff order for you. It's definitely some of the best Chinese food I've had in SF.
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    FrancesSeptember 3, 2014
    Egg rolls are surprisingly good, dumpings were avg but sauce was tasty. Bf short ribs were recommene, it was okk. Good flavor but its pretty much like salt and pepper fried beef stew cubes.
  • Tina S.
    Tina SaeyJune 24, 2019
    Put your selection in the hands of the chef. You seriously cannot go wrong.
  • Cathy 🐰
    Cathy 🐰May 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the salted pork belly with pumpkin over rice. Red pepper chili flakes gives it a slight kick. Deliciousness for under $10 during lunch time.
  • Paul N.heart icon on user image
    Paul NovareseMay 7, 2019
    Off the charts. Tons of great vegetarian and vegan options
  • Varadh J.heart icon on user image
    Varadh JainJanuary 3, 2017
    We let them order for us. Would highly recommend doing this if you're here with a large group.
  • Abby B.heart icon on user image
    Abby BellareMarch 3, 2016
    Order family style chef Cathy #choppedchampion will bring you the most amazing dishes ( dietary constraints friendly too)
  • Charlie P.
    Charlie PenaflorOctober 26, 2011
    For large parties, request to be seated at the Tibetan room. Dignitaries usually accommodate this area. Enjoy the private, wood-lined, opulent feel. For the claustiphobic, don't use the elevator!
  • DailyCandy
    DailyCandyDecember 30, 2013
    "An emphasis on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients make classic dishes (steamed soup dumplings, fried egg rolls, sesame chicken) shine."
  • Dhaval B.heart icon on user image
    Dhaval BadianiAugust 20, 2015
    Go with chefs choice, you won't be disappointed. Onion cake and zucchini buns are awesome!!
  • Nation's Restaurant News
    Nation's Restaurant NewsSeptember 16, 2013
    Chef Kathy Fang developed the Brown Rice Delight as a lower-calorie, higher-fiber alternative to fried rice. Read more
  • Richard G.heart icon on user image
    Richard GarciaSeptember 13, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Go and request the family style... Say what you're allergic to and they'll just keep on bringing you food...till you can't no more!
  • Libby L.heart icon on user image
    Libby Lee-EganJanuary 7, 2015
    Make sure to order appetizers if you're in a group because fang staff has not yet figured out how to bring everyone's entrees out near the same time
  • Josh R.heart icon on user image
    Josh RuckerNovember 22, 2014
    Come here, say you've never been, and enjoy. It's fantastic.
  • Gerry G.heart icon on user image
    Gerry G.June 27, 2016
    Can't find anything to complain about this place. Everything is amazing and authentic!
  • Libby L.heart icon on user image
    Libby Lee-EganAugust 19, 2015
    Appetizers can come out after some of the entrees, so there's no way around their inability to bring everyone's food out at the same time.
  • T Z.heart icon on user image
    T ZFebruary 8, 2018
    amazing dumplings. amazing beef or chicken thing with bell peppers. decent eggplant 🙌
  • Kidhackheart icon on user image
    KidhackJune 25, 2012
    The shanghai soup dumplings are only available with pork, but there are many other tasty vegetarian options.
  • Sophyan J.heart icon on user image
    Sophyan JulioJune 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Innovative fusion Chinese food. Great for take out. Try the short ribs.
  • Poojaheart icon on user image
    PoojaAugust 28, 2014
    Onion pancakes. Shrimp fried rice. Awesome. Also try the Hainan punch if you want something light.
  • Tatoul A.heart icon on user image
    Tatoul AdzhamyanNovember 6, 2015
    Everything is delicious. You don't even choose dishes. They bring one by one
  • Misha Z.heart icon on user image
    Misha ZatsmanOctober 21, 2017
    Everything was amazing (except for the hot and sour soup, which was just okay).
  • Jake L.
    Jake LevineFebruary 25, 2017
    Crispy short rib. Get after it.
  • Angie C.
    Angie ChillemiNovember 12, 2012
    If the chef comes out and asks if you've been there before, say no! He'll make several delicious courses that you'd likely never order on your own.
  • Reuel D.heart icon on user image
    Reuel DanielsFebruary 21, 2014
    Beef buns are to die for. Love the blossoming green tea as well.
  • OrderAhead
    OrderAheadMarch 5, 2013
    Fang now lets you order and pay ahead with your phone. Download the OrderAhead App. Read more
  • Andy D.heart icon on user image
    Andy DayJanuary 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Lo mein was on point! Potstickers were also great. Cheap wine!
  • Yuan W.
    Yuan WangApril 1, 2013
    Before let the staff order for you, ask for the house special: white river soup! It's the best dish at FANG!!
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