Mama Ji's

Chinese restaurant · Eureka Valley

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The Best Dishes Eater San Francisco’s Editors Ate in April 2025 | Eater SF

"The owners recently traveled to Chengdu and returned with boxes of Sichuan peppers and other imports that meaningfully shape the menu; they bring a distinct, globally sourced touch to dishes. The chile crisp is singled out: "the chile crisp here is richly spicy and maybe my favorite I’ve had in the city, just powder keg stuff." A highlighted item is the cornmeal-paired wowotou, served as corn balls meant to be filled with a medley via a punchy stir-fry available with meat or tofu — playful, substantial and priced under $20 despite the work that goes into it. The reviewer calls the dish "sumptuous as hell." —Paolo Bicchieri" - Paolo Bicchieri

https://sf.eater.com/2025/4/25/24416691/best-dishes-san-francisco-bay-area-restaurants-april-2025

4416 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

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