Hong Kong Lounge II
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Bib Gourmand dim sum, pork buns, har gow, pea shoots
Bib Gourmand dim sum, pork buns, har gow, pea shoots
"It’s hard to find better dim sum in SF than at Hong Kong Lounge II. Even if you don’t live near the Richmond, it’s worth spending a morning going out of your way for their pork buns. Coming here is also a bit of a spectacle. The place has an old school feel to it with 1950s pink walls and a herd of bowtie-wearing waiters who move around like a well-oiled machine, dodging each other while they carry steaming baskets of shrimp noodle rolls and soup dumplings. Coming here with a group is a good idea so you can order more, but just don’t forget to double up on pork buns." - Will Kamensky
"If it weren’t for the quick-thinking staff at Hong Kong Lounge II, a Bib Gourmand–winning dim sum restaurant on Geary Boulevard, February 6, 2019 could have gone very badly. That’s the day that crews working at the intersection of Geary and Parker Avenue hit a gas line, prompting an explosion and hours-long fire that damaged five buildings in the area, including the dining destination." - Eve Batey
"The most remarkable element of the February 6 explosion that tore through Hong Kong Lounge II and several neighboring buildings is that — thanks to fast thinking from restaurant staff, patrons say — no one was injured in the blast. The fire was caused when contractors seeking to lay fiber optic cable for Verizon nicked an active gas line, and burned so hot workers from PG&E had to wait hours before they could approach the scene. The acclaimed restaurant, which was opened by local restaurateur Annie Ho in 2012, remains shuttered." - Eve Batey
"Hong Kong Lounge II, located at 3300 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, has been severely impacted by a gas explosion and subsequent fire, rendering the building unsafe for entry. The restaurant is celebrated for its dim sum offerings such as rich pork buns, hefty har gow, and perfect pea shoots, and has been recognized on Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list and Eater SF’s list of essential restaurants. Despite the uncertainty following the disaster, community support is evident as fans have initiated a gofundme page to aid employees during the recovery process." - Caleb Pershan
"Hong Kong Lounge II (Bib Gourmand) is recognized for its quality in the MICHELIN Guide." - The MICHELIN Guide
