Photo courtesy of Tom Molanphy
Photo courtesy of Tom Molanphy
Photo courtesy of Tom Molanphy

House of Nanking

Item: House of Nanking
Author: Tom Molanphy

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

10Best Says

If you want a truly unique Asian dining experience, head to House of Nanking. But be prepared to put yourself into the hands of head chef/owner Peter Fang, who since 1988 has down his best to get patrons to ignore the menu and allow him to determine what's the best meal of the day. The service is brusque but effective, with servers not shy about trying to get the tables turned-over for the next group waiting in the very long line. But the unorthodox approach rarely fails. The Famous Nanking Sesame Chicken is a must order - even if it earns you a glare from Fang.

Address:

919 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Phone:

(415) 421-1429

Website:

houseofnanking.net

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert

Asian: "Be sure to order the chicken in Tsingtao beer sauce."
Best of San Francisco's Chinatown: "Be sure to order the chicken in Tsingtao beer sauce, a surprising mix with tangy but yummy results."

Best for Asian Because: The chef is inventive and actually prefers determining what each table will eat.
Recommended as Best of San Francisco's Chinatown Because: House of Nanking has been recognized nationally and worldwide as a "must-visit" Chinatown restaurant.

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