Nice little spot for authentic takeout dim sum and snacks. If the other place is super long then just a few stores down this place is great! Really enjoyed the Malay cake and crispy sesame ball. Next time I'll leave to try more.

New Moon has more than just dim sum. They also have fried rice, chow mein by the pound and fried chicken. I like this restaurant because the food is decent and there isn't a long line like some other over-hyped dim sum restaurant on Stockton St. The Chinese donut, fried chicken and porridge tasted fine. Service was fast. Good job staff at New Moon.

This place is amazing! However, be prepared to wait in line, as it’s cash only and there’s nowhere to sit. I highly recommend for you to write down/have ready the number of the item of the menu you want to order, as it will facilitate and make the ordering process faster. I tried the baked pork bun, scallion pancake, shrimp dumplings, and black sesame balls. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The shrimp dumplings were flavorful and had a great texture, while the black sesame balls were not too oily and perfectly cooked (I could eat 1,000 of them!). I completely understand the hype surrounding this place.

If you're used to amazing dumplings - the ones here are beyond below average. Not very good at all. Chewy and glutenous. The pineapple pork bun was OK. There is a small queue outside but runs fast. Luckily the prices are decent for what you get.

A little surprised by all the high reviews, but maybe it was just what I ordered. I just wanted a small breakfast so I had shrimp chive dumplings and a chicken bun. Reasonable prices ~$1.50+ per dumpling. The chicken bun was cold. Bread ratio was high to meat, which was bland. I got a huge cartilage chunk and had to spit it out. I prefer the shrimp chive dumplings at Wong Lee bakery. This one the shrimp wasn't whole (more minced), the chive flavor wasn't strong, and the dough was quite thick. I would go back here, but only for a hot rice meal. The eggplant looked incredible. I regret not ordering that. For buns and dumplings, there are better bakeries.

Visited in December 2024, looking for flaky fried taro dim sum. When we inquired about the taro, we were told that they did have the dish. It was in the wrong form: steamed skin instead of fried with flaky edges The steamed taro dumpling with ground meat is okay, not amazing. The right filling, but we wanted the fried ones. We had just purchased multiple boxes of dim sum from 2 other shops so we didn't try anything else. Maybe next time. Cash payment.

I walked by this place and saw a bunch of locals inside, decided to give it a try and am not disappointed. Filling portions, the #1 special is $9.21 and comes with choice of 1 vegetable (bean sprouts, lettuce, cilantro, corn, scallions). I got the soy milk as well, $2.76. Got the order after 8 minutes, and found seating easily because the dining room has ample seating (big tables, small tables, counter). Plenty of condiment choices as well, including chili oil and peanut sauce. The customers range from elderly to teenagers, and you can understand why after having it - great value for the price and large dining room.

How did they make the rice rolls so thin!! It's nothing like the ones you order from dim sum. Completely different. Rice Roll Special ($9.21) - One of the best rice rolls I've ever had. It's silky and light but still loaded with filling. Top it with chili oil and soy sauce at the sauce station. Deeelicious. Pork with Preserved Egg Congee ($5.99 for large) - A little bland but nothing some white pepper can't fix. The two of us were stuffed from only ordering two items. Great value too.

Generous portions. Bring cash if you're buying something less than $20 or order something worth $20 because that's their minimum for credit cards. I got the HK noodles with pork chops for $13 (w/tax) and was not able to finish it for lunch and had to finish for dinner. Totally worth it. It's definitely for sharing and absolutely delicious typical hole in the wall Chinese fast food.

Amazing food and friendly staff. Affordable prices too. Large menu selection and you get free tea. I recommend the BBQ stir fry rice. 10/10

Their popcorn chicken rice meal was top notch! Good place for snack or brunch! Old & young people alike will love this place with their boba milk tea fusions and traditional Chinese food meals. There’s also a TV for a quick entertainment.

Small restaurant in Chinatown that serves food and Boba drinks. We were glad to see it was open later on a Sunday evening, as most stores in the area were closed. Drink took a few minutes, but was fresh, cold, and good. They also have popping boba. I would recommend giving them a try.

Gourmet Kitchen just several doors up north to socially popular Good Mong Kok Bakery on the bustling Stockton street in Chinatown is the bang-for-your-buck lunch place while working downtown or nearby. In addition to a variety of traditional Cantonese-style dim sum the best bargain in my view is its signature $8 three items lunch over plain or fried rice (or noodles) including fried shrimp, steam-fried fish (Tilapia), sweet sour pork, pork ribs, pork stomach, as well as a variety of vegetables including cauliflower, green beans, bok choy, eggplants, mushroom, broccoli, etc. Also, it’s steamed pork veggie buns (菜肉包子)are really tasty, only $5 for a total of 3 or 4. However, imhv avoid its Congee of Thousand-Year-Old eggs with shredded pork(皮蛋瘦肉粥) because its plain and not enough ingredients inside. The location also has a few tables for customers to sit down for a quick bite, which Good Mong Kok Bakery does not have. It's an affordable ideal location for a takeout lunch box in Chinatown with easy access to Muni lines 1, 8, 30, 45 and T line. Under the current economic circumstances finding an affordable lunch place with real food (of course not every day) not a mere popular yet inflated name is imperative yet smart to survive financially and healthily.

** Amazing Dining Experience!** I recently had the pleasure of dining here and it was an unforgettable experience! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with a beautiful interior that sets the perfect mood. The food was absolutely delicious--every dish was a delightful burst of flavor, made with fresh and high-quality ingredients. The [chicken feet] was a personal favorite, and I highly recommend it! The service was top-notch; the staff were attentive, friendly, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. It's clear that the team takes great pride in providing a great experience for their guests. If you're looking for a place with excellent food, great ambiance, and exceptional service, this place is the spot. I'll definitely be coming back!

This is a hidden dimsum gem we found on google maps. They didn’t take card, at least for our orders. The price was better than other dimsum house in Chinatown area. The portion was generous and food was delicious. We ended up bought more to-go because we found that food elsewhere was not delicious and more expensive. The owners were nice and happy.

The food is authentic and cheap, my meal was less than $10. They don't speak English or Mandarin very well mainly Cantonese (but that usually means it's authentic), so make sure you know what you want by using using numbers on the menu, Google translate or pictures. 10/10 and Ive had dimsum from around the world. But cash only!

Clay pot rice is crazily bad … don’t understand how can they cook so badly. The chicken is barely cooked and there was soooo little meat for $20. However, they sell the bull penis soup which tastes pretty good. And it’s supposed to improve your “performance”, if you know what I mean

The restaurant was full at lunch time today (Sunday). However I wonder if it may have been because a restaurant around the corner was closed. We were seated quickly since a party had just finished eating. I remember now that the host/server/busser didn’t really clean the tables before letting us sit down. She had her hands full having to serve the entire restaurant. She handed us the menus and we noticed that drinks weren’t on the menu so we didn’t order them. We were given a teapot which I like since I drink a lot of liquids as I eat. The portions were large; both of us didn’t finish our noodle soups. I was surprised that my wonton noodles were instant ramen and not egg noodles. I found a strand of hair when I was nearly done eating. I asked the server for the bill but either she didn’t hear me or she was just too busy. We had to get up from the table to go to the register and wait for her to come back to pay. To summarize, the food isn’t anything to come back for in particular. Also, if it’s busy, don’t expect much service.

My mother is from Canton and she loves to visit this place, is comfort tasty food, nothing really fancy and not for tourists, the decor is average but the place is clean, the tables are nothing special and the service is not the friendliest you can expect, but fast and to the point.

Food comes quicker than 90% others. Homie Cantonese taste.

Updated 9/2024 Again, amazing lamb meat. Their goat meat is not always available - but even better if possible at all…. —— The lamb is amazing! They sell Raw lamb here which is good to cook anything - stew, red braise, you name it. They also cook their own lamb, which is the best in town, in my opinion - not too firm not too soft, just right! And the flavor, omg! To duck here is not Peking duck, it’s Cantonese style bbq duck, huge difference. It’s pretty good, a bit too fatty to my liking but it has authentic taste and good texture. It’s understood that if you buy a duck, get the whole duck; if you get half of the duck, there’s not telling whether you get the good part of bad part. The review here reflects this: for those who get the good duck parts, they think it’s normal and don’t leave a review; those who get the bad parts leave nasty review. This is not fair. The duck is good. Get the whole duck.

After seeing some old reviews I felt a bit reluctant to try & i already had my ‘goto’ Roast Duck place … but for a roast duck tasting. Party we needed more ducks . after viewing some great looking ducks in the window, took one home & found it to b the tastiest ducks of the 4 we got

During a tour of San Fran, I walked through Chinatown and gave Cafe New Honolulu a try. Ordered the Sweet Fried Rice and Fish Balls. The rice was GREAT (loved the texture and stickiness). The fish balls did nothing for me - lived the sauce, but didn't enjoy the fish (it was made correctly, and I'm sure others love it, but it wasn't for me). However, I would go back and try another dish or two.

An enjoyable meal after exploring San Francisco Chinatown. Fried Rice with salted fish and chicken was my favorite. Complimentary tea was fragrant and good.