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Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
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You could walk right past 2234 Mission Street and not think twice that you're passing one of the most popular restaurants in the city. And not just the best Chinese restaurants outside of Chinatown,... Read More
You could walk right past 2234 Mission Street and not think twice that you're passing one of the most popular restaurants in the city. And not just the best Chinese restaurants outside of Chinatown, best restaurants, period. So good that head chef Danny Bowien opened a similar restaurant in Manhattan last year, and those picky New Yorkers were forced to admit that San Francisco did indeed have fantastic Chinese food, too. Like most California cooking, this cuisine has been slightly "westernized," which creates its unique appeal. Most dishes are hot and spicy, so be forewarned, particularly the beer-brined Sichuan pickles, a local favorite.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert
- Mission District's Best Restaurants: "Lots of recent buzz about this restaurant, which doesn't take reservations, make this a "plan-ahead" meal. Closed on Wednesdays."
- Asian: "Mission Chinese is incredibly popular with locals and tourists alike, so arriving early for dinner when they open at 5 should guarantee a table."
- Chinese: "Start your meal off right with Grandma's Pork Dumplings appetizer"
- Best for Mission District's Best Restaurants, Chinese Because: Locals swear this is the best Chinese food in the city.
- Best for Asian Because: Started by beloved restauranteur Danny Bowen, Mission Chinese remains very popular.
