May Lee Chinese Restaurant

Came here today on my lunch, great service great prices specially their lunch specials. I got honey, walnut shrimp, over fried rice for $14 great deal. ( also cans with egg roll) they were also very quick took about 10 minutes to get my food.

Best vegetable fried rice ever! I love that it has mushrooms in it! So much flavor 😋 Also! If your vegan make sure to order WITHOUT EGG. It's thrown in by default so you should specify beforehand what you want. I personally think it tastes 100 times better without the egg. The egg flavor is overwhelming.

I love this place! We came here because Enjoy Vegetarian was backed up for an hour on LNY. We really loved what we got, with the salt and pepper tofu and Maylee’s Special Veg as standout dishes. Huge portions as well.

Had kind of an okay interaction with the lady while picking up food. I ordered the veggie chow mein and meatless general chicken, totaled like $26. The chow mein was full of veggies which is good but kind of bland. The sauce on the general chick was okay. Overall alright, but probably won’t be back.

27 dollars for some chicken and 2 egg rolls... Not terrible, but certainly not worth the money and definitely not great or mesmerizing in any way shape or form... Ate about 4 pieces so far just so someone doesn't think this is actual portion in pic, close but not completely accurate.

I had chow main with orange chicken. It was tasty and charming. I would love to try other meals. Also, The chef was friendly and respectful

So happy to have stopped here, not a looker from the outside but their food is absolutely delicious! And they have several vegetarian and vegan options that do not lack flavor.

May Lee’s has been our go to for Chinese food in San Francisco for 2.5yrs now. We’ve tried other places, but nothing compares to the flavor and quality of May Lee’s! We’ve never had a bad dish or experience.

The Chinese food I had delivered to my residence from this place is so delicious. The food here really filled me up and I was full for many hours. I highly recommend people try this place out . The orange chicken and fried rice from this restaurant was the best orange chicken and fried rice ever. I give this restaurant 5 stars . I wish I could give this restaurant 20 stars

My son and i had lunch here. Their foods are flavorful! The owners (husband and wife) are nice. They even gave us free sesame balls. Will definitely come back and post more pictures.

1/22/24 Very small hole in the wall chinese restaurant that I think caters to the american palette well. They serve the typical orange chicken and broccoli beef entrees. They also have a lot of lunch specials so grab and go is convenient because the inside is really small. I got their beef chow fun ($15) and their string bean beef lunch special ($12.75). The noodles were pretty bland but the string beans were good.

Amazing food and service. Hot, fresh and delicious. We had the general chicken and two mushroom chicken. Thanks.

My partner and I passed by this place and were craving Chinese food. I'm so glad we tried it because the food was super flavorful and the portion sizes were very big. We both loved how much protein and vegetables came with each dish! We ordered the Combo Fried Rice, Salt and Pepper Pork, and Hunan Chicken. We couldn't decide which one was our favorite dish because they were so good. The Huanan chicken has a small hint of spice with tons of sauce. The salt and pepper pork was crunchy on the outside yet juicy on the inside. The service was super sweet and very attentive. Overall a 11/10 experience! We will definitely be back to this restaurant again!

I have to say I've probably passed by May Lee's hundreds of times and most of the time only glanced at the restaurant's lights in the evening. Out of curiosity I checked them out on Yelp and was in the mood for takeout so ordered chow mein and salt and pepper pork chop. Was pleasantly surprised how well the food was prepared and noticed the chow mein was separately and securely wrapped so that the sauce would not spill out of the container. The space is small with limited seating but will definitely tell other friends about this wonderful place.

Wow I haven't been impressed with a meal like this in a long time! Got the 3 for $47 thinking it might be smaller portions but it's not!! And the house rice had all three proteins in it I was surprised! Kung Pao chicken was amazingly good! And spice level was perfect for someone like me who can't handle a lot (kimchee level spice is my limit). Delivery was SO quick too and friendly driver who actually called me!

Everything went well. Kind hard working people, clean establishment, the food is very filling and tasty, tastes very authentic and the dim sum tastes like home super cheap as well

I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! I just loved the the area and i noticed this place on my commute to work. I looked them up on Yelp and decided to check them out- which I am happy I did but bad because now I want to it there every day lol It's one of the best tasting Chinese food places I've had in a long time. I need to get the gentleman's name that takes the orders because he is wonderful. Super friendly and I can tell his one of the cooks, caught him making the cream cheese puffs (which are amazing and full of flavor). The inside of the place is small and cozy about 3-4 tables for dine in. They offer delivery and food arrives hot. I've had the beef and broccoli (soo good), generals chicken( delicious) string bean chicken (I'm addicted lol) , cream cheese puffs( must try), basil beef(soooo good), house chow mien( best chow mien) , pork fried rice ( the fluffiest rice I've had soo good), egg rolls (average egg rolls) and walnut shrimp (very tasty) Everything we've ordered so far has been amazing. Only thing I would say the chow-mien that comes with the dinner combo is not as flavorful as the house chow mien so I will be sticking to the house chow mien. Check them out peeps you won't be disappointed. Ps string bean chicken and basil beef are filled with flavor and good amount of spice!

Listen. This place is so underrated! It's off the main street so easy to miss, and not as well known as the other Chinese restaurants in the area, but it's my favorite one in Inner Sunset. The wokhei is ‍ None of the plates look like much but the taste is bomb. Everything I've ever tried here gets an A- from me on average. My favorite is the salt and pepper tofu appetizer which doesn't look special but taste is much more layered and delicious than other Chinese places that offer the same dish. It's a classic Chinese restaurant in the US and hits the spot. I like that it's almost like being in someone's home too, with water being served in Western ceramic mugs, and the hot tea is served in a colorful floral teapot with matching cups (and different tables get a diff tea set). So cute. Service so nice too.

This is a hidden gem, some of the most delicious food and kindest people. They also have an enormous menu and everything I've tried has been spot on

Solid Chinese food! What they offer on their menu they do very well. The overall rating on food should be 4 stars, which is very good. I recommend the fried rice, sesame chicken, Mongolian beef, and salt and pepper pork. Food tastes fresh and you can taste the "wok hei". We often order takeout but try to dine in when we can because as with any place everything especially deep fried items will be much better served right out of the kitchen. Very kind people as well. Ignore the reviews that say this isn't authentic or isn't what Chinese food should be like, that's ridiculous.

Food is phenomenal, portions are generous and are meant to be shared. Pictured are yellow curry with shrimp, sesame chicken and general tsao chicken along with chicken pad Thai. Food was out quick and waters were being refilled frequently! Great for families with kids Parking can be tricky as the restaurant is located in a very busy plaza.

We ordered several dishes to feed about 50 people for our Epiphany Center' s annual Lunar New Year's lunch. Many places couldn't help us with only a few days notice, but May Lee was wonderful. It was the best ever Chinese lunch. I had read other reviews so had the salt and pepper pork, orange chicken, Mongolian beef, shrimp fried rice, shrimp with snow peas, vegetable chow main, pot stickers and wontons. Everyone had enough with enough left over for our women to have it for supper as well. The food was delivered to our agency. We will be using them again next year! Besides the great food, they are also delightful to work with. Happy Lunar New Year!

I'm not from SF, but I've made sure to stop by May Lee Chinese Restaurant the past two times I've gone. This place is truly one of a kind, near Golden Gate Park. It's absolutely delicious, I've loved seeing the atmosphere inside the restaurant. It feels like you're eating at a family's house, which made the experience more welcoming.

I've lived in SF for 10 years and this is now my favorite Chinese restaurant in the entire city. Very authentic. Will be coming back many more times. The basil beef and orange chicken were so well cooked and the quality of ingredients is very apparent. Just Delicious!! The service and owners are so sweet too.

Fast service good food. I ordered the beef chow fun and it was ready for pick up under 10 minutes! Not the kind of place to dine in unless you don't care about the ambiance.

Food was beyond delicious! So many choices on the menu . And everything was served fast and hot. I ordered BBQ pork fried rice , garlic chow mein, walnut prawns, and sweet and sour fish! The restaurant is a bit smaller , but the energy is welcoming and nice with the radio playing in the back. Very chill! After a long day at the museum and exploring the park this was a perfect filling lunch! Cannot wait to come back

You aren't coming for the ambience. You are coming for the sweet and sour pork. Because it's perfect. Your favorite American-style Chinese dishes await your pickup. Did I mention the sweet and sour

Delivery was good. Food...okay the potstickers were delicious. Egg fried rice and chow Mein were good but that is basic. Honey fried Shrimp were just okay. Could have been crispy. Moo shu was standard but the pancakes were horrible. Plastic squares . General chicken was not good at all. I was very disappointed since this place was rated pretty high.

Overall: 4.5/5 Solid takeout spot for Chinese food. Value: 5/5 Under $15 for kung pao chicken with peanuts. Went home, cooked some rice on stove, and it's easily a full dinner. Food: 4/5 Pretty solid chinese food. I had the kung pao chicken with peanuts. Decent amount of chicken, solid kick from the peppers. No complaints. Service: 4/5 Friendly Chinese guy at the counter. Double checked if I needed utensils and other things. Wrapped my order again (I would've just carried the utensils separately but I appreciate the gesture).

I've gotten takeout from May Lee's for 30 years!!! It's consistently good, fast, and well-priced. Love them!! Give them a try!!

I find myself not ever having a go-to food spot when I'm spending the day in GGP, until now !! :) May Lee is right off the park, and so easy to walk to if you're anywhere close to the De Young, CA Academy of Sciences, botanical gardens, or that general area. They have a great lunch special, lasting all the way until 3pm, and even at that point, you can order off the lunch special menu with only a 2$ increase in price. The portion sizes are huge and can easily be made into two meals. They were fast to make our food, and the food itself was delicious. Can't wait for my next park day meal :)

Solid good Chinese food. I have eaten here three times and thought, darn I wished I had given this place a try sooner. From the outside it doesn't look like it would be good but the food is top notch Chinese. Their black bean beef is excellent. String beans as well. The sweet and sour dishes are very good with Light crispy batter. All cooking on iron wok and has that distinct flavor too. So, pretty traditional Cantonese cooking. They use their own delivery guy so you are not charged a high delivery fee,$3.

Food was perfect , Jalapeños chicken over rice Kind customer service Highly recommended I will come back

After years of driving and walking past this restaurant, we finally ordered pick up. The food was great and portions hearty! We have re-ordered since with the same results. The people who work there are nice and helpful, too. This will be a go to for us.

Personally May Lee was always one of my favorite spots in the sunset. It's very affordable, delicious, and the service is extremely friendly. The string bean chicken is unreal! In my opinion, they just deliver spot on when it comes to the classic dishes.

Everything you'd want from moderately-priced Chinese delivery. The appetizer sampler has tasty fried crab cheese puffs, dense egg rolls, non-greasy pot stickers and fried shrimp, and succulent BBQ ribs. That's a whole meal right there. For the main course, so far I've gotten the sweet and sour pork and moo shu beef. Both were big enough to stretch for two more meals. Delivery landed at my Castro address within 30 minutes, and the first was there within 20 minutes. Friendly on the phone and in person. Looking forward to sampling more of the menu.

Very good and satisfying American Chinese food served and prepared by kind and accommodating people. A few tables in the small dining area that pretty much lacks ambiance, but is clean and practical. My wife and I have eaten here for years.

Food lack flavor, soggy and just over all poorly executed. People who rate this place highly have a lack of palate and understanding of how Chinese American food that is prepared well should be. Will NOT be ordering from here again. Very very disappointed, Would rather eat Panda Express.

A hidden gem!!! My boyfriend and I wanted classic Chinese food. No silly business just a classic chicken fried rice, lemon chicken, and broccoli beef! They EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS! The owners were so sweet, and were more than happy to give utensils, plates, napkins and extra warm soup (that we weren't expecting) We devoured the food - so I do not have pictures but this place was 10/10! I highly recommend this place for yummy Chinese food

Great Chinese food. The wonton soup was fresh, delicious, and included veggies. The best wonton soup that I've had in San Francisco.

I'm so glad I placed my order at this restaurant. The food was very fresh, tasty and delivered quickly. So glad I found a go to Chinese restaurant here in the inner sunset area. The lady who took my order was very nice. The order was accurate. Will be placing more orders in the future.

I loved May Lee this place is a hidden gem. They are nice and helpful when you order. We ordered the sweet and sour chicken, honey walnut Prawns with rice and a vegetable roll, a miso soup, and a side of chicken chow mein. Their meals have very little sodium which is fantastic to adjust your salt seasoning amount. If they could improve on it would be their honey walnut Prawns sauce was on the dry side and lacked some honey. The chicken was on the dry side however they vegetables they use are very fresh. Aside from that this overall one of my favorite asian food places to stop by at. They have a small indoor and outdoor seating. I would highly recommend ordering to go in person. I would also ask to have your plates (if its a sauce food item like orange chicken) wrapped in a separate bag as their plates are not sealed all the way through.

Always a great place for us, we love the food, the easy order and pickup. The staff are so very nice.

Half the menu is veg, very accommodating with alloum free diet (no onion, no garlic) Great price point. Small restaurant, almost a hole in the wall. Cantonese speaking. But also difficult to find parking because it is inner sunset abd close to golden gate park.

My partner and I often dine in here, and the service, fare, and hospitality are all excellent. The chef's salmon special is second to none!

Love their plant based options. So glad I have the option to eat Chinese comfort that is vegetarian. The vegetables in their dishes are clean, fresh, and cooked perfectly. I am always greeted with a smile and feel welcomed when I go in to pick up food.

One of the best Chinese Restaurant with a very authentic taste and the most important things is that the staff is very friendly with customers and the ambiance is very interesting!

Horrible service. I was told when placing order over the phone that my food would be ready in 10 mins. I arrived 15 minutes after to pick up order and was told another 5 minutes. After waiting another 5 minutes I was informed that they are taking care of a big order and that my food would take 10 more minutes. Needless to say I cancelled order and left, never to return.

They arewizards. The dumplings are out of this word. Rwmindsmeof my trips out of country. The doughs perfect. Fillings are delicate. Hole in the wall place.

May Lee's is a true hidden gem. From the moment you walk in, it feels like home. The honey walnut prawns and string bean chicken? Pure comfort on a plate. The warm, inviting atmosphere makes each visit special. Can't wait to return.

Stumbled upon this spot, and now I'm hooked! The honey walnut prawns could use a bit more honey, but everything else? Spot on. Fresh veggies, low sodium, and great service. Definitely ordering again--just wrap those saucy plates better!

This restaurant might be the definition of hole-in-a-wall. It doesn't look much when you walk in but their food is pretty good. We recommend their sweet & sour shrimp over friend rice. Do not omit the fried rice-- it's full of flavor. The server is quite nice, too. We'll definitely come back next time to try other dishes.

My gosh, let me share my overall experience with over 10 years happy years of eating at May Lee. First off, i'm Asian American and DO KNOW what good Chinese food is. May Lee is one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants outside of Chinatown. Working with Natalie and Sam over the years has been great and they treat me like a VIP. I always have a slight tweak to the order, ie, extra onions, add bok choy, lessen the spicy, extra gravy, special request for something not on the menu or don't cook the potstickers too long. My special requests are always done with a smile and no extra charges. I've read many negative reviews on their potstickers being terrible, hard and overcooked. I found that to be true so rather than not go there or not order the potstickers, I give a special instructions to brown and not overcook and problem solved!! They are closed Saturday nights so plan around that. Finally for me with their good food, reasonable prices, fast delivery and VIP treatment, they are my goto for Chinese!

May Lees is an inner Sunset staple. The staff is so kind and accommodating . The food is very flavorful and SO fresh and always piping hot. It's not too salty or greasy either and the portions are quite satisfying. I love the Jalapeño beef and the Mongolian beef, tasty egg rolls and really yummy hot and sour soup. You won't be disappointed!!

This is the spot I overlooked as I walk all over the Inner Sunset to Golden Gate park. I use to wonder about the food but I didn't think the ambience was my cup of tea in the middle of 7th Avenue. I finally decided to get delivery via a delivery app. I ordered the food and what I got was some of the most delicious Chinese food in the Inner Sunset. I enjoyed the Mongolian beef with the generous portion of Walnut Prawns. The combination chow mein and fried rice was yummy. I will have to order it again.

The best won-ton soup I ever had! Delicious and flavorful! Chicken fried rice also hit the spot!

This place is so good, everything was tasty & the customer service was excellent! I wanted to order everything on the menu. Will definitely come back more than once!