Brandy Ho's Hunan Food

A really nice, fresh cooked lunch in Chinatown. Tasty, and very reasonably priced. Large servings. You can ask for spicy or not spicy, as you prefer.

Not sure if this is the best in San Francisco, but it was certainly very good food. Surprisingly it wasn’t big plates as most Chinese food has been known to serve. But it was certainly enough. Not too greasy and made fresh to order. Service was quick somewhat hard to understand but we made due. Certainly worth the visit. I’d happily return when I’m back in town.

When my family and I walked in here, we were surprised to discover that we were the only people in the whole restaurant. It unfortunately reflected much of Chinatown too- there wasn't too much life when we went off Grant/Kearny St. The food was tasty- too salty but delicious when mixed with rice- but expensive. We ordered three entrees, two veggie appetizers, and rice but ended up paying $30 a person. Service was great- our server was very nice and the owner gave us some good recommendations.

Chicken W/ Garlic Over Rice at Brandy Ho's totally impressed me! Super savory, packed with delicious, spiced chicken, aromatic jasmine rice, and hearty bamboo shoots. Hearty and satisfying—MealPal lunch done right!

I had a terrible experience, last night I came in for wontons and Brandy’s Ho combination rice. Became ill as soon as I got home and was on the toilet all night and this morning which is Sat, Aug 30, 2025. I called to explain what happened to me and I was not allowed to express what happened without being cut off or listened to. I will not go back to this restaurant and if you go tread lightly because I looked at the shrimp and it was not clean the poop was still there and the owner told me how clean is food is but I guess that is just with certain foods. Never again! Terrible at handling mishaps.

Went out to lunch to Brandy Ho’s Hunan Food. Had the lunch special with spicy beef and spring onions with white sauce. Also enjoyed pork and cabbage steamed dumplings appetizer. Lunch plate comes with main, hot and sour soup, scallion pancake, and noodles with peanut sauce. Freshly prepared food, open kitchen, very clean, good price, and good service too. Looking forward to going again!

Spacious restaurant with a lunch special that fills you with delights : fried dumpling and cold noodles to start ; followed by a vegetarian tofu with white rice; They charge five bucks for non customers using toilets. And that is what airlines charge too. Chinese tea not included unless you drink it in the bathroom and then it’s free. They want you to use the bathroom a lot .

Food is better enjoyed at more authentic spots. I ordered braised beef and cabbage soup and the noodles didn’t seem very fresh and the beef broth was unbelievably dark brown which makes me think they’re heavy on bullion. The tender beef was the only redeeming star of this meal. Despite lively nice hosts, the place seems like it’s always empty.

One of the San Fran legends. Brandy Ho's is down to earth goodness! The smoked duck was outstanding and provided great flavor. Note to those that get it, it is bone in, but that shouldn't stop you. The hot and sour soup was exceptional with wonderful flavor. The general chicken was the perfect blend of crispyness and flavor, while the beef with green onions was perfectly cooked and had a great taste. Lastly, the gon-pou was the perfect blend of flavor and spice. The open kitchen and friendly staff make Brandy Ho's a great option for those looking to get chinese cuisine in San Francisco.

Ambiance was nice. Typical Chinese restaurant decor, but open kitchen and tall ceilings. Nice and clean. Service was fantastic. Very friendly and checked back often. Food was right in the middle for me on a scale of Chinese food. I have been to places I wouldn't send my enemies (well maybe just one) and places that were near mind blowing. This was good. Not my favorite style, but I can see where others would love it a lot. The honey chicken was my favorite thing we tried. But needed 2 more people to share with. Big portion. The smoked duck was good. A little hard to eat sometimes because it was bone in.. but otherwise tasted nice. Cucumber salad was great. I'd recommend getting the sauce on the side tho. Was really heavy on the peanut sauce.

I have been privileged to have dined here since the 80s. Over the years I have sampled many things on the menu, and for the most part have enjoyed them all. The dishes I didn't enjoy probably as result from being Caucasian and not complete accustomed to Hunan Cuisine. As I have retired, I'm not up to a trip to SF as often as I did when younger. I have always found the food to be served HOT (temp) and the savoriness to my preferred taste. Staff has always been very friendly, open to offering suggestions should a party get stumped in the decision process. As I mentioned, I have dined here many times since the 80s. Parking is always iffy, but doable.. be patient. My experience is that this is where the Chinese eat. The facilities are clean, great for a second or third "date night" and very family friendly. Try them, you will enjoy them.

I've been coming here since my teens, but I hadn't visited in years. I was surprised to walk in and find the restaurant much quieter than I remember- it used to be always packed. The service was excellent, and the food was good. We had the smoked duck, which was really good--I loved the smokiness--and the green beans were nice as well. The noodles were flavorful but missing the extra kick I expected. Portions were generous, and overall it was a very pleasant meal.

10 stars for this humble place: FRESH healthy lunch special with tan tan noodles hot and sour soup along with FRIED Pancake stuffed with chicken! traditional Chinese food phenomenal Food - still after 40 years! The only place- REFUGE- that DOES NOT use MSG- which gives me a colossal punishing headache. THE only downer was 2 intrusive TV- most people come here b/c they are health conscious and don't want 2- not1- Enormous T.V.s bearing down on them- and this place now has two- Like a bar; with many men not watching either tv, not necessary! news about. ICE etc....really spoils the good food ambience.

Being a native San Franciscan, you're already exposed to good food. Not certain of the hype but thanks to celebrity chefs and social media, they name this spot a must visit. Out of our four dishes, nothing was outstanding but the lines are long and tourists are willing to add this joint to their SF experience. The pushy older waitress kept pushing the beef dish after she was disappointed that I chose to order two different pork dumplings. Not a fan of people trying to force me to eat something. I don't want to especially when I have to pay for it.

When my family and I walked in here, we were surprised to discover that we were the only people in the whole restaurant. It unfortunately reflected much of Chinatown too- there wasn't too much life when we went off Grant/Kearny St. The food was tasty- too salty but delicious when mixed with rice- but expensive. We ordered three entrees, two veggie appetizers, and rice but ended up paying $30 a person. Service was great- our server was very nice and the owner gave us some good recommendations.

This is supposed to be one of the most legendarily renowned Chinese restaurants in the City, so why was it nearly deserted at a Saturday lunchtime when others nearby were full? The signature dish here is supposed to be their smoked meats, and they offer them on a dinner plate, so I had the duck. The presence of sauce and a few veggies - bell pepper, bamboo shoots, and carrots - didn't detract from this being awfully awkward for a dinner plate. Instead of being in chopstick-friendly little pieces, the meat was huge hunks that had been cut with complete disregard for where the bones were, so it was dashedly annoying to try to eat it. Fortunately the server had brought lots of extra napkins. The meat didn't taste smoked, but it didn't taste particularly of duck either, even the fatty parts, so it was, well, OK.

Very good and delicious dumplings. We came here because we are having drinks at Mr. Bing. Dumplings were freaking amazing and good

Affordable, delicious, and fun. This is an old school an authentic SF Chinatown Hunan place. I have come a few times. I'd say it is a fun place to come with a group of people and maybe with co-workers for lunch or dinner. It's also a cool place to come and talk with friends and just hang out. They have screens too so you can also watch sports. It's not a hipster placet, but there's something warm there beyond style.

I have been coming to this restaurant for more than 30 years. It used to be the best, bustling, lively, great food. We were in SF on a trip and I wanted to go back. Mediocre.

I had a terrible experience, last night I came in for wontons and Brandy's Ho combination rice. Became ill as soon as I got home and was on the toilet all night and this morning which is Sat, Aug 30, 2025. I called to explain what happened to me and I was not allowed to express what happened without being cut off or listened to. I will not go back to this restaurant and if you go tread lightly because I looked at the shrimp and it was not clean the poop was still there and the owner told me how clean is food is but I guess that is just with certain foods. Never again! Terrible at handling mishaps.

This place is been a go to of mine whenever I come to SF. Super good friend dumplings. Prices have gone up now but where haven't they?

My husband has been talking about the hot ham and garlic at Brandy Ho's for 20 years. Finally, 30 years after his first visit, we made it here. We came for lunch and got the lunch special. Service was great. The additions were great and the main fantastic! Thankfully after building the food up for two decades, it did not disappoint. So good!

The deep fried dumplings are fantastic. The won ton soup has a very simple broth while the won tons were flavorful!

Great service, friendly staff! We came with a group and shared several dishes. Don't miss the fried or steamed dumplings with the ginger sauce - delicious! It was not crowded when we were there, food came out quickly.

Is this what real Hunan food is supposed to taste like? Unfortunately, this will be my first and last visit. The staff was nice, but service was slow. I was a bit turned off with some odd smell where I'm seated. This didn't make it a welcoming experience. The food was bland and overpriced. The smoked duck was disappointing. Even if it is the star dish, this tasted old and was all bones. However, there was nothing to complain about the dumplings but that's about it. I won't be coming back.

Ordered the general chicken, vegetable chow mein, and string beans. The food was basically a more expensive panda express, but decent tasting. Fried vegetable wontons were tasty but the chicken was super sweet. Ambiance and service were both nice but the food could've been more authentic.

Food was okay had some flavor that reminded me of NY Chinese. I ordered mild but still thought the food was very spicy. Rice was a dry but the onion pancakes were very tasty. Service was okay.

THE BEAT HUNAN food in San Francisco AND the Bat Area!!! Go to dishes: hot and sour chicken, hot and sour beef, curry chicken and the pork deep fried dumplings. If I was on death row this would be my last meal!!!

This delicious restaurant has been feeding me since I was in my mom's stomach! She's been going here since long before I was born. It's a staple in Chinatown and an absolute gem. The food is traditional and delicious and so full of flavor you will crave it for years to come. Mr. Ho is a sweet, generous man who has always taken such good care of us. The restaurant is clean and well cared for. Thank you Brandy Ho's!

I'm not a fan of Chinese food but Brandy Ho's is awesome. The staff are friendly and the food is very good.

We held a 60th birthday party last week in the upstairs room, for about 30 people. We booked a 3 hr window on a Sat for lunch. I highly recommend! Jack was great in working with us over the menu, timing, even placement of the cake. We picked our menu items, and the restaurant took into consideration the head count and served accordingly. We actually very little left over as it was delicious! The staff was amazing, helpful, courteous and very nice. I would definitely do it again, and it's now on our rotation for dining out in SF. A+++

My family has been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years! The food here never disappoints! I thought I got a picture of our steamed fish, but I guess we dove into it too fast! The flavors of everything we ordered was on point and delicious! Glad to continue coming back here when we are in this part of town!

It's been how long?! The good news, with everything that's gone on in that time, my opinion on this restaurant has changed infinity for the better. Being tired at the same neighborhood places for lunch, I made a point for a revisit for a midweek lunch. I remember going up the stairs from Pacific Avenue but that is now an emergency exit only. Entering from the main doors on Columbus. Arriving promptly at 11:30 am, their opening time, the waitress/cashier was at the counter and on the phone. I waited a little before she asked me where I'd like to sit, being the first customer here. I chose a two-top table to the left, across from the kitchen. I knew what I wanted from reading the sidewalk sign and ordered the lunch option #2, selecting the smoked ham with fresh cloves of garlic. The first portion of the combo includes a small bowl of hot & sour soup, cold noodles, and a fried dim sum (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fC1tNy10MkpjG8ajKqSxdA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I forgot to take a photo of the soup as I wanted to drink it while it was still hot; it had the standard ingredients as I enjoy the bamboo shoot and carrot shreds, and wood ear fungus; I enjoyed the crunch from those and the generous portion of firm tofu with a sprinkling of scallions. The cold noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=35COEo-pXBhzuwsa0cyDIg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) were just okay, garnished with a few pieces of sliced cucumbers. The fried dim sum was decent and reminded me a cross between green onion pancake and fried pastry; the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=OXNPLC3Lt_NDgTQfr0--Jg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) was non-descript as I couldn't figure out whether anything else was mixed with the chives. smoked ham with fresh cloves of garlic (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FyCu1a1Qwoy4ogOX5q-YNA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) came on a bed of white rice. I liked the assortment of ingredients which included bamboo shoots, onions, and green onions and the medium spicy as requested was perfect. The best part was, unlike Cantonese cuisine, there was no thick heavy sauce to make this meal feel rich. The portion size was also perfect as the plate was the size of banquet share plates instead of the large plate lunch variety. With the three appetizers, my stomach was satisfied and no takeout box was necessary to pack excess food. The cashier/waitress was nice and efficient in checking my water glass and making sure everything was okay. As I dined, a couple of parties came to dine-in and a couple of guys came in to pick up takeout orders. Impressive that this looked to be a three person show with a lady at the wok, another lady who walked in shortly after I was seated, and the cashier/waitress (sorry, forgot to get her name). I look forward to returning and trying other menu items including their noodle dishes.

We have fond memories of eating at Brandy Ho's Castro location before it closed, so during the pandemic, we ordered from their original location to see if it was worth adding to our rotation. The verdict: we ordered 2-3 times in 2-3 years so Brandy Ho's hasn't been our go-to Chinese spot, but we aren't ruling them out completely. Here are some notes from our last order: -- sweet & sour pork: tough, would get a different meat (perhaps we'll try shrimp next time) -- general's chicken: the white meat pieces were too big & the chicken tasted gamey -- beef w/ green onion & wine sauce: tender, good flavor -- walnut shrimp: he called this their best item, no breading -- beef chow mein: a bit al dente for my liking, needed soy sauce -- fried rice: average, smokey (side note: you can't be my go-to if both your chow mein AND fried rice need work.) -- fried pork dumpling: heavily deep fried, you can tell from the picture that it's dark in color. Reminded him of fried wontons. Skin became a little tough in transit, but the inside was tasty & juicy. The side of garlic ginger sauce is so good, I drizzled it on my entire plate. The name Brandy Ho's might come up when we're discussing what we'd like for lunch, but it doesn't often get picked.

Delicious. Friendly (sort of). Tables are crowded together - but then you're in San Francisco. If you're going for Gluten Free Asian food, beware. The menu online makes it sound like they can prepare just about anything GF. Truth is, only a very limited number of items are available for customers with gluten allergies. What they have is tasty, but the selection is very limited.

I hadn't heard of this till a friend, native Bay Area, told me this was a favorite of theirs and their family growing up. We tried brandys chow mein and it's a classic with beef and shrimp. We also got the fried dumplings--wow it's a kicker with lots of flavor and spice with a bit of a burn. The cucumber salad also had a kick in the sauce? Service was fast and they were great about checking on us. Vibe is on Broadway inside a typical family dining area--nothing fancy but is cozy.

IMPORTANT: Brandy Ho's "medium" is as spicy as some other places' "hot". If you're worried, get it mild. If you're looking to taunt the dragon, this is the place. You may be used to seeing red peppers in your Hunan dishes. Here they use a hot sauce which gives the flavor without the risk of accidentally swallowing a pepper. I've done that. Food quality and service are both very good. Favorites are the Harvest Pork and the Smoked Ham. Don't miss the crispy onion cake appetizer with peanut sauce! If you like seafood, try Brandy's Dinner. The ambiance is casual. They used to have a fancier location on Broadway years ago and another in the Castro, but this the original and now the only location. Good value for the price, and close to all the sights in North Beach and Chinatown. Recommended!

I shared two lunch specials with my eleven year old today. Everything was so good! The portions were large enough that we took home enough leftovers to last through our dinner. We ordered the stewed beef noodle soup and the spicy beef with green onions. The appetizers were delicious: fried onion cake and fried dim sum were perfectly fried (enough to be artery clogging badness, but not so much that they were sopped in grease), and the hot and sour soup was high quality and authentic (not the fast food Chinese-american hot and sour soup). Our favorites were the entrees, which had the perfect level of spice that enhanced but didn't overpower the dish. Service was fast, courteous, and our waitress knew the menu very well and was able to answer all our questions. So glad we came!

Great food, my orders are always on time, even before I get there, everything is ready for pick up. Superb.

In town for a conference and one of our biggest/favorite customer's recommendation was to try Brandy Ho's! So we took them there to celebrate and it didn't disappoint. It was Valentine's Day but luckily it wasn't packed (surprisingly). Started off with the fried dumplings for an appetizer. You have to try both flavors they are fantastic! Also split some fried rice amongst everyone as well - pork and chicken, qnd both were great. Then dinner was the Kung Pao chicken. I tried medium and it was a tad hotter then I usually get but it was still fantastic. I know when we first walked in and it was a little empty you always wonder "why" but maybe people just weren't wanting Chinese/Hunan for Valentines Day - who knows.....but we weren't crammed into a space like some of our other dinners and we could hear our conversations and talk without yelling! The food was great so it made it a fabulous dinner all the way around. If you find yourself in the area you should try it! so glad we did!

Finally came to SF and experienced Chinatown and all the beauty within...My husband found this wonderful restaurant and I can't wait to come back!

Heard a lot of good things about this place, but fried rice was greasy with a little of a burnt taste, didn't know you could make fried rice without green onions. Sweet and sour pork was dry dry dry. Shrimp chow mein greasy greasy, what a let down. My wife cooks fried rice like no other. Don't know why they couldn't get the basic dishes down. Coke Zero (can) was flat. The meal left a bad taste in my mouth.

Very very nice menu in Chinatown. There were outside tables, but we sat indoors and started with cold beer and water. Drinks came very quickly, They were icy cold and refreshing. We started by sharing an order of eggrolls, They were streamy hot , crispy and tasty. My husband ordered the general Taos chicken. I ordered the Brandy Ho special with beef, shrimp and scallops. We shared an order of brown rice. Everything was delicious, we ate every drop! Great service, Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Our food came out very quickly, was made to order and piping hot. Two beers, two entrées, one appetizer and two Kirkland waters ( @ $2 each) with tax & tip were $75.

Not a big fan of this spot honestly. The food didnt really taste that appetizing for either one of us. The people were nice though. There was an odd smell when we first walked in so honestly I was pretty surprised we stayed but after walking through most of china town that day and seeing so many closed places we just stumbled upon this restaurant. Wouldnt recommended coming here unless youll eat anything at that point.

Two words: smoked duck Not one restaurant in the Tri Valley serves Hunan style smoked duck. This is the ONLY restaurant in the S.F. Bay Area that nails smoked duck. I was DEVASTATED when they closed the second location in Danville back in 2008/9. I'd splurge on an order every single pay day when I was living alone and going to school. I miss you Brandy Ho's!!! I begged hubbs to stop and let me pick up a to- go order to take all the way back home 40 minutes away. The owners are so gracious and welcoming. I wanted to eat in but we needed to get home so we got an order to go. How I miss this restaurant being a hop skip & a jump from lil apt back when. They are culinary masters of my favorite Hunan dish.

Brandy Ho's has been a family fave for many years and it's like coming home again. Welcoming wonderful staff with a flair of most tasty cooking style. Need some love because their stars don't equate at all!

I've been coming here, off and on, since the 80's. I don't think I'll be back. A year ago, very enjoyable; this year, a disappointing waste of money. The sauce for our spring rolls was EXTRAORDINARILY salty, and I like salty food. The hot and sour soup was meh, even thought we asked for medium spicy. Worst, the eggplant entree was almost tasteless, extremely oily, and consisted of nothing but the eggplant. Years ago the restaurant was bustling, and - as I recall - had a table in the bowed bay window upstairs. Now it feels kind like a dark bar where regulars drink their sorrows away.

Came here craving something fried, and it didn't quite hit the mark. I ended up ordering the fried dumplings, "Brandy's Dinner" (assortment of stir fried meat, fish, & veggies), and a side of fried rice. Everything was just ok. If I had to pick an underlying theme, it would be salty. Every dish had just a dash too much salt, leaving me downing a glass of water after every few bites. The dumplings look better in photos than they taste (I think in part due to the salt, but I also wanted them to be crispier...they were softer than I expected for what ostensibly looks "deep fried"). Brandy's Dinner was good, though I wish the portion were a bit larger. It was more aptly sized for a lunch portion than dinner. I ordered it "extra spicy," but it tasted like it had almost no spice at all. I also was able to convince my server to offer a 1/2 order of fried rice (instead of the typical white rice), charging me 1/2 price ($6.50) which I felt was a bit steep for a side dish. It was also salty. Overall, I think I will try other options in Chinatown on my next visit.

Some comfort food available for takeout in the time of corona. A nice assortment of Americanized Chinese favorites, served on the edge of Chinatown. Quick service, large portions and tasty! Fried Dumplings: Different from other fried dumplings, where the whole skin is crispy through and through. This seemed like a thick skin dumpling that was steamed then deep fried, resulting in an awesome crunchy and chewy texture. Comes with an umami soy garlic pepper sauce that soaks nicely into the dumpling, really giving it a lot of personality. Honey Walnut Prawns: A very generous amount of shrimp for takeout, considering some places give you 4 shrimp and call it a day. Each was lightly batter and fried then covered in a sweet white honey sauce. The walnuts were also glazed and were a nice treat, both alone or when pairing next to the shrimp. Smoked Ham Chow Mein: Not your typical chow mein. The choice of ham is really unique. It manages to impart it's smoky taste all over the noodles, whereas typical proteins (e.g. chicken) kinds stick to themselves. Not much else going on besides noodles, ham and green onions though. But that's fine, it's a nice side show to the main attractions.

I came to Brandy Ho with my boyfriend after fond memories of the Mapo tofu from years ago that I had with my family. Sadly the food was subpar, extremely greasy and lacking much flavor. The Mapo tofu had an overwhelming Szechuan spice to it that masked all and any other flavors in the tofu dish and the minced beef in the tofu was bland and poorly seasoned. We also ordered rice as a side dish and even the rice tasted stale and not freshly made. All in all Brandy Ho's hunan food was bland, greasy and just sadly not my cup of tea, however it was decent eatable food, but definitely not a place I will be visiting again any time soon.

I've never been a fan of Brandy Ho's , being a Chinese American s.f. native I prefer more Traditional Chinese food but think there food is so so Aimed to the American taste buds.I have friends who like Brandy ho, so I've been many times in my 40 years in S.f. So I was strolling by after work and kinda was in the mood for there shrimp toast. Unfortunately they have on menue but aren't making anymore. Oh well. I order salt and pepper calamari and dumpling soup , a Hot tea and a Beer. out comes the hot tea, mew, was warm. The soup was a sm. side bowl and was ok. nothing to exciting but broth had good flavor. Then comes the Calamari....Seriously Sad Sad Sad Definitely the worst Chinese calamari I've ever had. ZERO FLAVOR, TEXTURE THIN LIKE PAPER, IT COULD HAVE BEEN card board. I expected better. Should have went to trader Joe's and got there frozen Calamari, It least it has flavor.... The Beer was in the bottle so can't go wrong. I really didn't expect much but Definitely not worth 29.00 at all. I have a belly ache. I will not go back there to eat.

Simply the best Chinese restaurant in San Francisco. Ridiculous that anyone would give this place less than 5 stars. I've been eating here since the early 90s and aside from Henry's Hunan, nothing could ever compare. I've never had anything but 5 star food here, and I've eaten here more than 150 times (figure 5 times a year for 30 years). The lunch specials are the best deal in town. The idea of comparing this place to Panda Express is laughable...it is so NOT that place. This food is excellent and distinctive. It is priced well within reason compared to the competition. The flavors are incredible. This is not your run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant. It's a one of a kind place with special, different Hunan-style food, and it is certainly a place that tourists will take stories back home....they are not going to find food like this elsewhere other than a few scattered restaurants somewhere in America, or in Hunan Province, China. Though it has become nearly impossible to park a car in this part of town these days, I still torture myself trying because the Brandy Ho's lunch special is not to be missed. Flavor, flavor and more flavor. Three courses of deliciousness, served with an epic hot and sour soup. And don't forget to taste their amazing chili black bean sauce to dribble on your food. Some of the tastiest chili sauce you will ever taste anywhere. Take a bottle to go.

A short uphill walk from Fidi to Chinatown for lunch Their food tastes pretty good but the portion size seems to fluctuate a lot. Sometimes they give you way more than what you can eat, but other times the to go box is only half full. Beef stew over rice 4/5 Shredded chicken and cucumber cold noodle 4/5 Perfect for a hot summer day! Must try if you like sesame butter! Beef stew noodle soup 4/5 Chicken and egg fried rice 3.5/5 Shrimp fried rice 3.5/5 Vegetables over rice 3.5/5 Vegetarian fried rice 3/5

The vegetable dumplings were so good, we ordered a second one! We got broccoli and tofu also smoked pork. We stuffed our self's to the point that we are definitely over staying our welcome sitting at our table. Dreading walking in tight pants and high heals. Sadly, they are now closing and now we must journey on to the next adventure. Highly, recommend and loved the open kitchen.

Been coming here for about 20 years. I only get one dish here - the Smoked Hunan Spicy Ham and Veggies. Made very authentically and tastes home made. Wait staff are very welcoming. The décor looks 1970's, where there are regular tables and countertop seating. Highly recommended.

(This review is for the Columbus location). Ok, I started going here in the early '90s when I lived in SF and I still hit Brandy Ho's every time I get back. What I like about it is that the food is super flavorful, they have tons of non-fried options (I don't eat fried anything), it is cheap and they make it spicy when you want it - really spicy - not that wimpy kind of spicy "spicy". But BE CAREFUL, medium spicy is SPICY. My absolute favorite meal is "Si Foo Chicken in Black Bean Sauce". Medium spicy. That plus a beer and I am in heaven. (See photo). This dish is the black bean standard that no other Chinese restaurant I have ever been to can come close to. Hands Down. Other great dishes are Beef and Green Onions and Old Country Shrimp. BH is also known for their dumplings - I rarely get them anymore though because that plus entree is a lot of food. But splurge!! Thanks to my boss at the time (Lee) who introduced me to Brandy Ho's back in '93.

My favorite Chinese food restaurant in SF Food is fresh and well prepared. Friendly people and great service. Chicken and vegetarian dishes are on point. We love the food at Brandy Ho's. (They also have the Warriors games on TV, which is nice too!)