The Happy Crane is flat-out stellar - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation
"Former pop-up, The Happy Crane, has landed in Hayes Valley, and it’s nothing short of stellar. You won’t find modern Chinese dishes like these anywhere else in the city. Case in point: the Golden Coin, a butter-grilled bao topped with rosé chicken liver mousse and coppa, or the XO Little Fry King packed with wok-seared abalone, jimmy nardellos, and tiny bay shrimp. Each plate is a masterclass in punchy umami flavors, balanced out by smooth cocktails and desserts that won’t push your dentist into early retirement, like mango sorbet or mochi Ferrero Rocher filled with silky melted chocolate. The warm, low-lit space (formerly Monsieur Benjamin) sets the ideal scene for date nights, birthdays, and impress-the-parents dinners. Just be sure to plan ahead—they’re booked solid for a month. photo credit: Jeremy Chiu photo credit: Jeremy Chiu photo credit: Jeremy Chiu photo credit: Jeremy Chiu Pause Unmute How to get into The Happy Crane The Happy Crane releases reservations on OpenTable 30 days out at 12pm. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Julia Chen
