Had such a great time here with a large group. Loved the Pastrami, the Brisket and broccoli, ribs, lamb and especially the pork belly. The service was great. Everything tasted fantastic. Would definitely recommend and come back again.
Self proclaimed “weird Chinese food” and it lives up to the claim! Great food. Fun environment. Unique twist on Chinese. Would eat again.
Amazing!! Hidden gem in SF.
We only waited about 20 minutes to be seated on a Friday night - wasn’t long at all.
The service was fast and fresh. The waiters/waitresses were attentive and kind. The food was some of the best Chinese I’ve had in SF. You can’t go wrong with: lamb dumplings, green beans, beef and broccoli, ribs, and duck chow mein.
From the amazing food to the fun decor, this place is a must go!
Wow! This is some of the best Chinese food we’ve ever had. Everything is stellar. If you’re up for a challenge the wings are unlike anything you’ll try - if you can tolerate the heat. Garlic fried rice, noodles, beef, everything was A++.
Just the best… their take on chow mein, with DUCK CONFIT! is an amazing addition to the MCF classics. That said, the long beans aren’t what they used to be
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Had been to the Brooklyn sprouting of this spot and had a real fun time so wanted to check out the SF spot.
Absolutely delish, and fresh feeling! Fully stuffed myself but still felt even and light despite the heavy flavors.
Started with the vinegar peanuts and smashed cucumbers, the vinegary sauce in the peanuts was definitely a highlight, ended up dipping the cucumbers in the peanut’s sauce, great combo. Cucumber base was a bit more oily than I would want but still tastes great!
Mongolian Beans were spicy but pleasant, had a fun crunch to it and packed with flavor.
Tiki Pork Belly might have been the best combo of crunch on the outside mixed with fatty goodness on the inside, my partner and I both agreed it was the best pork belly we had ever had. Was skeptical about all the sweetness surrounding it esp with the cherries but it was subtle and added a lot.
Lamb Dumplings might have been our fav, felt like the most complex flavor and was a fun fusiony Mediterranean-East Asian crossover, almost reminded me of Nepalese momo’s ?? The fennel laden tzatziki-like sauce mixed with a soy based sauce ?? Heaven!
The chilled Thai peanut noodles were so fresh and the sauce proportions evened everything out beautifully. Fresh fresh fresh. We actually sent back the Sichuan Carbonara and switched it out with the chilled noodles. Highly recommend steering clear of the Sichuan Carbonara, tasted watery and bland overall and also had elements of soap?? (Don’t think the soap flavor was the sichuan peppercorn because I love that stuff) keeping it at 5 stars because the switch out to the chilled noodles was incredible.
100% will be returning.
Mission Chinese doesn’t disappoint. There aren’t tons of tables but they always seem to accommodate my groups quickly. The peanuts are simple but the best. It’s fun to go with group so you can try a lot of dishes.
Very interesting and delicious Chinese food. A modern take on classic dishes coming from the Mission district. The hamachi kama was crisp and came with a sweet sauce which was nice. The wings were good, nothing crazy tho. Now, the Mediterranean lamp dumplings, I thought was clever and they were good too. The noodles were way to salty for my liking and I’m salt guy. Oh well. All in all, A bit pricey but I’m intrigued in what comes next.
If you want Chinese American but not too American, this is the place. I loved the kimchi dish and the rice cake. The dishes are high quality just like the people I got to cherish them with -- rich with unique flavah, hella saucy, and too good not to be shared. A good option if you're in the area, don't let the external demeanor of the place fool ya.
Was lucky enough to get taken here by a local who knew exactly what to order. I'm not vegan but one of our group was and everything except the fried chicken was vegan friendly and insanely good. Like I would eat vegan every night if it tasted like this. The food was phenomenal, the szechuan chilli tofu was delicious and a sensation in your mouth. Everything from the interior decor to the pumping music selection made for a great experience. Insider tip would be to ask for the bathroom and get a quick tour of the kitchen on your way. This place set a new bar for me when eating szechuan Chinese food. Highly recommend!
We came on a Sunday around 6pm with some friends. We were seated immediately and the food also arrived super quickly after we ordered. Quality was great and really hit the spot for me. Definitely coming back again.
Would recommend:
- Taiwanese Eggplant
- Sizzling cumin lamb
- Salted Cod Fried Rice
That how a Chinese restaurant should be in Mission! Good Chinese food with creative thoughts inside, leaves people imagination. Not traditional, but based on traditional. The essence of the traditional chinses food are kept as element, with a ”mission” twist. The restaurant vibe is match the food.
Got salted fish fried rice and smashed cucumber salad. Surprisingly $31 with 15% tip. Although the value is questionable, the food is great tho. Be sure to look up at the ceiling decorations!
Came with a group of 4 adults. The inside space isn't huge, but plenty of space for a small group. Ordered several dishes, but our favorites with cumin lamb rib, beef brisket broccoli, and Mongolian long beans (special level was perfect). We shared everything family style!
This ain’t your ordinary Chinese-inspired joint. You’ll first learn of this when you walk in and see the giant dragon sprawled across the ceiling over the entire length of the restaurant, or the cut-out of Michael Jordan in the back corner across from the kitchen.
To navigate to Mission Chinese, look for the sign under Lung Shan Restaurant. If you make it that far, you’re in for some tasty bites. I especially recommend the Thrice Cooked Bacon and Rice Cakes - it’s savory, it’s got a little kick and the rice cakes are just pillows of chewy deliciousness that ties it all together.
When in SF, this should be a stop.
Location is ok but I ended up just getting delivery. Food is not bad either. The mapo tofu was more peppery than spicy. I was kind of hoping it would’ve been hotter with more flavor. I did really like the salted cod fried rice with Chinese sausage. That was very delicious!
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