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Lai Hong Lounge in San Francisco

Name: Lai Hong Lounge in San Francisco
Address: 1416 Powell St, San Francisco, California, 94133, US
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

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Lai Hong Lounge, the premier Dim sum restaurant in San Francisco, offers an authentic culinary experience that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Asia. Located at 1416 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133, our Vietnamese restaurant is a must-visit destination for foodies and families alike. At Lai Hong Lounge, we take pride in serving an extensive range of traditional Dim sum dishes, expertly crafted to perfection by our skilled chefs. From steamed dumplings to savory noodle rolls, every bite is a testament to our commitment to quality and flavor. Our menu is carefully designed to cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring that there's something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a leisurely lunch or a vibrant dinner, our cozy and inviting atmosphere provides the perfect setting for any occasion. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that your dining experience at Lai Hong Lounge is nothing short of exceptional. Come and indulge in the rich flavors of Asia at Lai Hong Lounge, the ultimate Dim sum restaurant in San Francisco. We look forward to serving you!

Lai Hong Lounge Review Summary

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Lai Hong Lounge is a popular spot for dim sum, known for its fresh, flavorful dishes and efficient service. The menu offers a wide variety of classic options, with favorites like shrimp dumplings and pork buns. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it a great choice for groups or families. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable, providing good value. Overall, it’s a reliable destination for a satisfying dim sum experience.

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Google: 4.2/5

Yelp: 4.0/5

Tripadvisor: 4.0/5

Facebook: 4.3/5

Zomato: 4.1/5

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Mari_Mar -Google user

a month ago

We were in the area for the weekend and wanted to try some dumplings. This was a unique experience. You are greeted with a tea jasmine or something else. It’s interesting that you chose the food you want with a marker and tally on the...Read More

Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo wait

Y W -Google user

a year ago

Easily the best dim sum place I’ve experienced in the US. All the dishes we tried were on point with their complex yet balanced flavors and textures. The ribs were incredibly tender and juicy on the inside with a thin, crispy outer layer of starch-based fried...Read More

Dine inBrunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5

Mat Lit -Google user

Edited a month ago

Great dim sum and great banquet food. Everything I order from here is incredible from the west lake soup, to the sesame balls, to the crispy skin pork to the pea shoots. My go to place to show visitors who visit Chinatown nowadays.

Dine in$20–30Atmosphere: 3

Rina Hurley -Google user

3 years ago

Very good dim sum!! We read other reviews to arrive before 11am so we got there around 10:45 on Sunday and there were only few tables open. We tried lots of dumplings but our favorite was soup dumplings! It’s so fresh and tons of soup in the...Read More

Paula Wu -Google user

a year ago

Food was impressive. definitely not the average Chinese restaurant. Felt very celebratory and the food was delicious. Every course that came out of the kitchen did not disappoint.

Dine inBreakfast$30–50Atmosphere: 5

Hammond Pearce -Google user

a year ago

Went here on a recommendation, and it lived up to it! The food was really delightful and good. My friend from China said it was a really good example of South Chinese cuisine.

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5

Will S -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

First time here even though I was born and raised in the city. There are just so many places to eat, you have to force yourself to go somewhere you've never been. This place is clean and much fancier looking inside than your typical Chinese/Dim Sum restaurant. Even the crystals on the chandelier are clean and sparkly. The food was equally clean, fresh, and tasty. Pork belly was delightful, subtle balanced flavor and had excellent crisp skin. The walnut prawns were expertly prepared. Sauce wasn't too sweet, batter was not doughy, thick, or chewy like some places and the prawns were very fresh, and perfectly cooked. XO noodles were the most tender we've ever had, I would like a little more sauce/zip but that's my preference, not necessarily how they're supposed to be prepared. Fried dumplings which are the ones with mochi on the outside and a pork filling inside were also excellent with a thin crispy outside (not puffy, just nice and delicately crisp). Fish cake stuffed eggplant was good, not at the same level of that other dishes but we'd order it again. I prefer shrimp filling. Deep fried taro dumplings were also good and something we'd order again. Sorry I don't have photos of everything we ordered, was too busy enjoying the food. It's clear there's someone with a deft hand with a quality consciousness in the kitchen. When you look around at the customers you know you're in the right place. They wouldn't be here if it weren't good. There are a few good places in and around Chinatown, this is definitely one of them. Went again on 6/18/23 Salt and Pepper filet. It's panko coated and more flavorful than appearances suggest. We're used to the simple light batter coated ones with chopped jalapeno, lots of garlic, etc. This looks plain but has good flavor that's different and delicious. I wouldn't say it is the same dish but rather a different take on the classic preparation. Salt and Pepper Tofu. Delicious, delightfully crisp, great light dish, loved it. Honey Walnut Prawn again, Delicious again. Pork belly buns, as good as last time. Stuffed eggplant with XO sauce. Good but not really special imo. XO sauce is a little weak, perhaps just get the black bean sauce version. Oyster in clay pot. Pretty good, needs more flavor, more ginger, and scallions would go a long way but otherwise good.

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 4Dim Sum, Deep Fried Pork and Taro DumplingDifficult to find parkingThere is limited metered parking, there is 2hr parking in the nearby neighborhood. Worth walking a few blocks if you have to.

Richard on Dauntless -Google user

6 years ago

Best Dim Sum, Chinese dumplings, I've ever had, anyplace. I was little worried about the system, in that you order on a card, instead of the carts coming around, but not a problem. We tried about 8 different dumplings, that's enough for...Read More

Steven Hsiao -Google user

a year ago

My go to sim sum spot since its generally pretty tasty, parking is easy and the restaurant is close by home

Dine inBrunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5

F. G. -Google user

Edited 3 years ago

Newly renovated and modernized. Would say it's more tourist/foreigner friendly than before with their menus. Dinner combo was a great value and dishes were delicious. Staff is extremely friendly and provided great service. Would love to come back for dimsum to see if it lives...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30

Mike Rudolph -Google user

2 years ago

This is the best dim sum I’ve ever had. I’ve been to the most expensive dim sum in San Francisco and there’s no comparison. This is where the locals eat. If you ask somebody there is always a line out the door, so be prepared...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Dim Sum

May Huang -Google user

a year ago

When it comes to dim sum I’m always looking for places that honor the classics but also surprise and delight. This place did both. Highly recommend the matcha tea balls which I’ve never had at any other place and were the perfect level of crispy...Read More

Dine inBrunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Dim Sum

Jaewon Lee -Google user

2 weeks ago

I've heard about this place from my friends, so I came with high expectations -- and Lai Hong lounge delivered. The woodear mushroom dumplings were especially good, and the garlic butter shrimp noodle hit just the right spot. They were unfortunately out of the curry...Read More

$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Rita Chow -Google user

4 months ago

We go here a lot for dim sum and dinner. Some things we order often are baked BBQ pork buns, sticky rice in lotus leaf, stuffed tamago tofu, XO stuffed eggplant, tofu skin roll with shrimp, coconut red bean cake, Chinese donut hole, Peking...Read More

Brunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo wait

Venice Mademoiselle -Google user

7 months ago

Pricing: ~$30 per person to get you very full This dim sum spot in the lively North Beach neighborhood is good choice for a casual, comforting meal. The food is about what you’d expect from a humble cantonese restaurant—nothing mind-blowing, but delicious and satisfying. We tried a...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4Dim Sum, Dim Sum Sampler

Riley Gray -Google user

a year ago

This is the quintessential dim sum experience. The food is solid. Specifically, the sui mai was the best I've had in the States. It was fantastically steamed to the right texture and had a bold, full flavor. There are probably places around town that might have...Read More

Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Dim Sum

Frankie Cheng -Google user

3 months ago

Love this place so good. Really authentic Cantonese dim sum. And lots of a variety.

Lunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Beijing Peking Duck9+ people

S Chin -Google user

3 months ago

Dim sum .. not bad. I don’t really like dim sum much but their small pineapple BBQ pork buns were so good. OMG. I love coming here for dinner. I love their steak and mushrooms dish, their Peking duck and their crispy chicken. For dessert...Read More

Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizes

Christi Scruggs -Google user

5 months ago

This place is amazing! I've been many times and is my favorite dim sum in SF! Lots to choose from and great quality and taste. You probably have to wait but it's well worth it! P.S. If you have never tried Durian but are curious, their...Read More

Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5Sauteed Taro Root Cake, Deep Fried Sesame Balls, Swan Durian Pastry, BBQ Pork

Casey -Google user

5 months ago

This place was fantastic. We ordered a bunch of different things and everything we had was delicious. Opens at 530 and no reservations needed for groups under 8. The steamed pork buns were awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

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Fast service

Great tea selection

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Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Wheelchair accessible seating

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Alcohol

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Comfort food

Small plates

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Casual

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Accepts reservations

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Good for kids

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