The Hit List: New San Francisco Restaurants To Try Right Now

"Mini Potstickers just opened a Nob Hill location, so now, anyone east of Van Ness can easily fill up on the tiny, adorable pan-fried pork buns with juicy fillings. This low-key spot, which is pretty bare-bones aside from a couple of neon signs on the walls, also has a much bigger menu than the original Sunset location. Load up the table with heartier Chinese entrées like chow mein and shrimp fried rice, and be sure to snag an order of the spicy version of the namesake potstickers. Swing by when you’re in the area and need a quick, filling dinner, or block off a “doctor’s appointment” on your calendar and decompress over xiao long bao for lunch. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez