Royal Feast

The 19 Best Chinese Restaurants in San Francisco

"You’ll dine like royalty at this Millbrae retreat, which offers an array of Chinese delicacies rarely seen outside banquet menus. Helmed by Chef Zongyi Liu, a onetime Bocuse d’Or China competitor, the décor here is light on regal glamour, opting for a simple, spare interior with well-spaced tables. But the menu teems with sought-after items, from abalone to sea cucumber. Dishes here run the gamut of China's eight great cuisines, with a special emphasis on spicy Sichuan food like white fish in a rich chile-laced broth, or steamed chicken dusted with peppercorns and served in a pool of chile oil. For those seeking milder flavors, the shredded pork in a sweet garlic sauce, as well as fluffy pan-fried sesame cakes, make for ideal choices. Hero image courtesy of Yank Sing." - The MICHELIN Guide