Pros: The best Chinese food I have ever tasted. Cons: Not the best looking decor, but my eyes were on my plate.
Whenever I think of San Francisco, I think of two things. Sony's Metreon complex and House of Nanking. Okay, yes, I now live in Fresno, but at one time I lived close to San Francisco and so like many locals I avoided the heavy tourist attractions ...
Pros: Fantastic food, ok prices Cons: Bad service, dirty dishes, long wait
Since I'm a vegetarian, and don't particularly care for soy sauce or salty flavors, Chinese food is always among my least favorite. House of NanKing, however, is another story entirely. If you've never been there, it's a MUST go, one of a kind dining...
Pros: Great food Cons: Aged facilities, cramped space, indifferent staff
I was introduced to House of Nanking by my friend. We were attending MacWorld San Francisco this year (2008), and this is one of his favorite restaurants. He's never had a bad experience here. He attends MWSF every year. We went on Tuesday evening at 8 ...
Pros: AWESOME food, Really Cheap Cons: Can be crowded, Hole-in-the-Wall Feel
2/8/03 - I thought I would update this review as the restaurant is still going strong and still offering great food. However the prices have risen slightly (in typical House of Nanking fashion, the old prices were simply crossed out and the new prices...
Pros: GREAT food, Nice size portions Cons: Usually a wait
The year was 1993 and I was just told about a tiny Chinese restaurant to go to for my birthday. Let me just say this, the line to get into this place was longer then I have EVER seen before! I must admit, I was warned, so my best friend and I waited it...
Pros: Good place to breakup with someone. You won't have to say a word..she'll dump you. Cons: It's okay but doesn't belong on SF's best list.
This past weekend, I pigged out at three of San Francisco's finest (or so they say.) The first stop was the House of Nanking...I just couldn't stay away after hearing all the hype (from folks on epinions.com!) :-)
Pros: Occasionally Great Food Cons: Indifferent Service
The House of Nanking could only exist in San Francisco. At times, the food can be spectacular. At other times, the food can be ok to mediocre. The trick for avoiding the mediocre end of the spectrum seems to be choosing your moment carefully. Simply...
Pros: Goes well with an afternoon at Fisherman's Wharf and a 1 hour wait to ride a cable car (i.e., a tourist experience) Cons: The food, the decor, the 'service,' the line, etc.
The House of Nanking lives on as a sort of gustatory phenomenon; if enough people *believe* that what they're about to eat is great, they'll think it is in fact great, no matter the actual taste or quality of the food. At this point, about 10 years past...
Pros: Sometimes serves innovative food; often excellent dishes. Cons: Dirty, sometimes poor service, inconsistent food, and blast it all - no fortune cookies!
The thing with House of Nanking is it's inconsistent. I've had some really excellent dishes and at other times, it's good, but not great, and occasionally it's just mediocre. However, the lack of cleanliness IS consistent. It's always messy and ...
Pros: Everything was great; didn't even need to order from the menu. Cons: It's a dive, but who cares?
Maybe it's been a while since I've eaten at the House of Nanking, but I will never forget my meal there. We were immediately seated by the hostess who handed my party of five menus and took our drink orders. Within seconds, a gentleman came out of the...
Pros: the best flavorful chinese food!! Cons: not much for service or decor
I love the potstickers here!! Imagine this... tender, juicy pork and vegetable wrapped in a crispy fried wonton that is flaky and crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside... six of them covered in a spicy, sweet bean sauce that is just rich...
Pros: Best dining experience in San Francisco Cons: Long waits
House of Nan King, what else do I have to say? This establishment is listed in every book written about San Francisco. It's no wonder--Peter Fang may be the Soup Nazi of Chinese food, but he serves up the best peanut sauce known to man. Go in knowing...
Pros: Dishes come out fast. Cons: Overrated greasy food, bad service, long lines, etc., etc., etc., etc., etc.
Nearly 10 years had elapsed since my last trip to the House of Nanking. This past week a friend and I decided to dine there. My opinion of the popular dive from previous meals had been that the food was just average, the service was rude, the interior...
Pros: Great, great food Cons: Are there no health inspectors in Chinatown?
I went to the House of Nanking during a business trip to SF a couple of years ago. I have somewhat of a reputation as a foodie, and my colleagues went with me on my recommendation--I had read a good review of the House of Nanking. The review I read,...
Pros: Great place for people who don't care about cleanliness in the kitchen Cons: Too many to name
It is a genuine mystery to me why people consider this an authentic Chinese experience. The food at House of Nanking (I won't even get into the atmosphere) is an insult all things Chinese.
What you can expect if you eat there: chicken, pork,...
Pros: Pushy service (yes, this is a pro, IMO), great food, ok prices, great fun watching new people try to actually order something off the menu. Cons: Small and cramped, sometimes long waits
Here is how you do it: Go there at a somewhat off-peak hour with at least 3 other people, sit down, don't look at the menu at all, let the owner tell you what to eat while offering only suggestions as to what you want to eat (something with chicken, all...
Pros: Food! (Did I say food?) Cons: Dirtiness, long lines
Taking a first glance at this restaurant, it looks dirty and crowded. And it is both. But the food is so good! I am from Boston and every time I go to San Francisco, I always have to go here! I have been to a ton of Chinese restaurants but none of...
Pros: cheap prices, fast service, original entrees, delicious! Cons: crowded, and you might now always get JUST what you ordered...
When I ate at this restaurant last year, I didn't know it was a super-popular San Francisco establishment. Friends had just told me it was excellent - and cheap.
I walked from Third and Market to get here, so I had high expectations after...
Pros: The food, the atmosphere, the owner - all fun Cons: Very cramped inside - go early to avoid lines
The House of Nanking was probably one of the most bizarre food experiences I have had or probably will ever have. We were recommended this Chinese cuisine restaurant after taking a city tour. My husband and I love Chinese food and were looking for a good ...
Pros: It is better than most tourist traps. Cons: Ambience of an armpit.
Sometimes the ends don't justify the means. This is evident at House of Nanking. On the positive, it does offer quick if abrupt service and the food arrives hot to your seat. The menu offers what can be called chinese diner food, and yes, I do find it...
Pros: Incredibly tasty food Cons: Sometimes just ok.
Ok, it's cramped and dirty. Ten inches divide your table from the one next to you; so think of it as an opportunity to ask your neighbors what they're having.
The food here can be amazing. It can also be just ok. We had the squids one day and...
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