Yank Sing Restaurant Reviews
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Overall Rating
- Good but expensive
Read More On Citysearch Cinch 9/25/2010 - Ridiculously expensive!
Read More On Citysearch chloe bee 6/30/2010 - THE BEST DIM SUM
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.
Read More On Citysearch rhodarush 2/10/2009 - Way overpriced!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.
Read More On Citysearch brianmbush 12/8/2008 - Western style dim sum
Not as authentic as I would like, but the combination of good aesthetics, good food, and not-too-spicy selection is probably the best in the Bay Area. For more authentic stuff, however, I woudl recommend ducking to an alley in Chinatown somewhere.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 10/25/2008 - Overpriced!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'...
Read More On Citysearch rrrmarie 7/25/2008 - Dim SumDining here is an adventure. You never know what delicious food will peek out from under the lid of the bamboo steamers. Every item we tried was delicious and piping hot. It is a bit pricey though.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 7/12/2008 - Great but expensive dimsumDuring weekends the line is usually very long...but we liked their food. The portions are usually small but that's how dim sum are. The jasmine tea was wonderful. The place is expensive.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/15/2008 - Rude Maitre d' & average food = Do NOT go hereWe 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.
Read More On Citysearch CJTM 2/17/2008 - dimsumYUMMY! This place has designer dim sum as I like to call it. It's moderately priced for the FIDI & has plenty of parking. I suggest this restaurant for parties.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/13/2007 - so so dim sumWhen 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.
Read More On Citysearch kenc428 9/2/2007 - Overrated, Overpriced, Underwhelming Dim Sum ExperienceI 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 pric...
Read More On Citysearch normia 7/6/2007 - great dim sum - but check out prices ahead of timei 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 t...
Read More On Citysearch easl 4/4/2007 - Delicious DIm SUMOne 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!
Read More On Citysearch xb4darkx 2/21/2007 - Not your typical dim sumFull 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.
Read More On Citysearch rsak 10/26/2006 - Great Dim Sum, High PricesYank 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 g...
Read More On Citysearch crimmera 9/25/2006 - Fabulous Dim SumThis 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!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 9/13/2006 - Let's get real people..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 ...
Read More On Citysearch drjeremy 9/4/2006 - best dim sum ever!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....
Read More On Citysearch giggles438 8/13/2006 - great dim sumVery 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.
Read More On Citysearch angelyoung 8/9/2006 - Overrated dim sum, but relatively good ambienceYank 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 Fo...
Read More On Citysearch nayiak 8/5/2006 - Great dim sum outside ChinatownThis was a wonderful restaurant. Great food, great service and good for groups. The staff were very polite and provided great service.
Read More On Citysearch aeolus8 5/29/2006 - awesome dim sumI 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...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/27/2006 - Chinese cuisine meets fine diningGreat 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...
Read More On Citysearch smorgasbord 6/3/2005 - My Favorite PlaceIt 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
Read More On Citysearch cjgeyer 5/18/2005 - Over priced is rightI'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 r...
Read More On Citysearch foodielover 5/14/2005 - Best Dim Sum in SFYou 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.
Read More On Citysearch skatzef 3/14/2005 - Good food, nice place, overpricedI 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 a...
Read More On Citysearch bubbamac 2/28/2005 - What? Best Dim Sum?? You kidding right?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 p...
Read More On Citysearch windeyes6 2/25/2005 - Great Dim Sum!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.
Read More On Citysearch sroye 1/27/2005 - Dim SumMy 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 peop...
Read More On Citysearch seanandshirley 8/29/2004 - Great Dim Sum PlaceThis 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.
Read More On Citysearch lee462 5/26/2004 - this place was incrediblei 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 cours...
Read More On Citysearch klexy 5/3/2004 - nostalgic for food but lousy serviceWe 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.
Read More On Citysearch queenkv 4/1/2004 - Don't waste your money!!!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 coul...
Read More On Citysearch carolinelsam 3/22/2004 - If you're looking for appearanceI 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 presentat...
Read More On Citysearch gokil510 3/16/2004 - Best Dim Sum in the USAAbsolutely 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.
Read More On Citysearch huskyduck 11/30/2003 - THE BESTONE 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.
Read More On Citysearch delasalle 11/15/2003 - DisappointedWaited 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.
Read More On Citysearch pdemarest 11/9/2003 - Great Dim SumThe 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.
Read More On Citysearch DJF 6/10/2003 - Very disappointingOne 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.
Read More On Citysearch slo 5/17/2003 - Poor ManagementWhile 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.
Read More On Citysearch datrojanghogan 4/14/2003 - Dim sum for non-ChineseNice 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.
Read More On Citysearch nuclephile 2/21/2003 - Yank Sing: Cha-Ching!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.
Read More On Citysearch nurpin 2/2/2003 - Dim Sum for Non-ChineseThis 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!
Read More On Citysearch sfdiner1207 1/23/2003 - Good food but too priceyYank 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.
Read More On Citysearch Msrestaurantgoer 1/6/2003 - Best of Dim SumI've even been to Hong Kong and still have yet to find Dim Sum better then Yank Sing!
Read More On Citysearch j_mat 11/20/2002 - good food and service, but expensiveThis 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 wh...
Read More On Citysearch MKEPHD 11/15/2002 - The best Dim Sum anywhere, anytime!This restaurant is what San Francisco is all about! Great Food, Great atmosphere and service! Don't miss the egg custard!
Read More On Citysearch sparkly 11/11/2002 - yank singWonderful decor! Tables not to close together. Food is fresh and hot.
Read More On Citysearch carolgraham 11/9/2002 - no single person seating
I was refused service for being a single diner and was directed to a take out site next door. Very disturbing.
Read More On Citysearch dabenous 11/9/2002 - One of the Best Dim SunThe 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...
Read More On Citysearch littlellenpoo 11/9/2002 - Not any moreI 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 G...
Read More On Citysearch KenMerena 11/9/2002 - Want the best dim sum in SF?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 sl...
Read More On Citysearch boysforpele 11/6/2002 - The DUM SUM was okI 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.
Read More On Citysearch kseanng 11/5/2002 - superb dim sumdelicious food, parking in the building, great place for out of down guests. noisy and efficient.
Read More On Citysearch judithwright 11/4/2002 - Yank Sing = Yuck SingYank 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?
Read More On Citysearch jjgray 10/29/2002 - Delicious Dim Sum!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 r...
Read More On Citysearch Jenifer1 10/25/2002 - HeavenlyThe 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...
Read More On Citysearch izelmorena 10/7/2002 - Americanized Chinese FoodYank 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.
Read More On Citysearch banananutbread 9/13/2002 - Best dim sum!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.
Read More On Citysearch noefoodie 8/19/2002 - Great service on same level as food!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 ser...
Read More On Citysearch matswaltin 8/14/2002 - Excellent Dim Sum for VegetariansFriendly English-speaking staff, tons of variety even for vegetarians, creative dim sum
Read More On Citysearch hetalbsheth 7/28/2002 - Awesome!It is great and so much fun! Great choices! The best Dim Sum in San Francisco!
Read More On Citysearch Bettyboop1 7/22/2002 - HEAVENLY DIM SUMYANK 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.
Read More On Citysearch TheSocialButterfly 7/22/2002 - Great food and serviceYank 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 bri...
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