Tucked into a cozy nook, this spot serves up crave-worthy fusion dishes like XO escargot and clay pot rice, all in a chill atmosphere perfect for food lovers.
"Verdict: On a small side street in Chinatown, Four Kings is a modern Chinese spot from some Mister Jiu’s alums that manages to soar above high expectations with their new spins on Cantonese classics. The seven-day dry-aged squab is intensely crispy, the XO escargot has enough sauce to soak the fluffy milk bread it comes with, and the beef chow fun is perfectly stir-fried. A meal here is fun and casual—’90s Canto-Pop is the only thing that comes out of the speakers, and Cantonese film and music posters line the walls. Four Kings takes walk-ins at the 10-seat counter all night, and it's easier to snag one of those seats on the later end (after 9pm). Reservations are released on OpenTable three weeks ahead at midnight." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"A San Francisco restaurant known for its Canto nostalgia, featuring the cuisine of chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long, alums of Michelin-starred Mister Jiu’s." - Dianne de Guzman
"A contemporary Cantonese restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown known for dishes like claypot rice and 'fish fragrant' eggplant." - MICHELIN Guide
"Restaurants don’t get much buzzier than this bustling Chinatown haunt, where Chefs Franky Ho and Michael Long are drawing crowds eager to sample their breezy contemporary take on Cantonese cuisine. Reservations evaporate almost immediately, but determined diners can line up for counter seating before doors open—though there’s no guarantee of getting in. Once inside, the favored few will find themselves packed into a lively room with quirky décor, where food takes center stage. From claypot rice with bacon and Chinese sausage to savory “fish fragrant” eggplant, the cooking taps into traditional flavors while offering a fresh perspective, a formula that seems to have struck gold." - Michelin Inspector
"A restaurant recognized as a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant and is also a 2020 Eater SF Award winner." - Dianne de Guzman
