Wong Lee Bakery
Chinese bakery · Chinatown ·

Wong Lee Bakery

Chinese bakery · Chinatown ·

Flaky egg tarts, pork buns, chow mein, and dim sum

egg tart
dim sum
takeout
cheap
sticky rice
chow mein
pork bun
siu mai
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732 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Get directions

$1–10

No restroom
Debit card accepted
Contactless accepted
Coffee
Wheelchair accessible entrance

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732 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Get directions

+1 415 986 3759

$1–10

Features

•No restroom
•Debit card accepted
•Contactless accepted
•Coffee
•Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Dec 28, 2025

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Best Restaurants in San Francisco’s Chinatown | Eater SF

"Chinatown’s most legendary egg tarts can be found at Golden Gate Bakery, but in a pinch you can get your fix at Wong Lee Bakery, an itty bitty counter on Jackson Street. The egg tarts are everything you could want and more with a flaky crust — no soggy bottoms — and a smooth custard inside. There’s also a selection of dim sum classics including dumplings, noodles, and more." - Dianne de Guzman

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Lauren Saria
Wong Lee Bakery

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Google
Egg tarts are recommended by locals. There was only one staff when we entered and quite a line so the customers weren’t nicely greeted; some couldn’t get what they wanted. We got 4 pineapple buns for a better deal. But they are squeezed in a box for packing so it didn’t look so nice.

Alma B.

Google
Found this place by accident many years ago. I got another chance to come here recently and brought my family from out of state. My sister was in love with their chowfun and I of course snagged a few custard tarts along with their pork buns. Will definitely try some of their other buns next time I am in town.

Harry

Google
Decent price with OK food. The chow mein is plentiful and filling tho the lemongrass was a bit overpowering. The Shumai is alright. The rice cake was probably the best thing I ordered. They take cards and Apple Pay but for an extra fee so bring cash!

Nabil R

Google
Excellent choice for local, cheap dim sum in the Chinatown area of SF. You will see people ordering in bulk from here as they are also providers for other restaurants in the area. There is seating outside with the shed they built. Pieces of dimsum or buns are cheap and ten dollars will get you full for a few hours of walking and exploring the city! Enjoy this hidden gem!

Bronwyn D.

Google
The food was incredibly good, and the prices were spectacular, and pretty cheap! It's a small place, but it had great service, and everyone was so nice! Went on 11/24/2025, in Chinatown and had a blast! Best bakery there that we ate at! 10/10!! It's a small hidden treasure, and was very nice, and all the food was incredible and tasted so fresh and homemade! It was hard to believe that it was such a small restaurant, for such good food! We ate there with our cousins, and they also enjoyed it very much!!

Jesse L.

Google
I randomly walked by this little shop on the side street, glad I did. They have my favorite BBQ pork rice roll, unlike most place only have beef and shrimp only. I also like the plain stir fried flat rice noodles (chow fun), wish they have a little meat in it to make it taste better. Since without meat my little container take away was very cheap. My coconut bun was so-so, not much coconut or flavor.

Jeff H.

Google
Wong Lee is a solid dim sum take-out restaurant. They have the regular dim sum staples such as siu mai and haw gow as well as chow mein by the pound and porridge. They also have the baked goods such as egg tarts and onion buns. $4 a pound for chow mein is not bad. The lines isn't as long as the places on Stockton St. Lunch was good today.

Rachel S.

Google
If you come in early in the morning or early afternoon, I guess there are more options like fresh chow mein and other buns. For me, I normally get the pork and preserved egg porridge and steamed bun as my breakfast or sometimes lunch. Pork and preserved egg porridge is kind of my comfort food, and they make it very delicious. The rice porridge had a very smooth texture along with shredded pork and minced preserved egg. Some people find the preserved egg very tasty, but that’s too much for me. I would only eat the outside layer (it’s in dark brown crystal clear color). I also liked their vegetable and pork buns. I guess dim sum in general is very delicious and you can’t go wrong with them.
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Gaston E.

Yelp
When you're wandering through Chinatown sometimes the best finds aren't the sit down dim sum spots but the old school bakeries where the steam fogs the glass and the line snakes out the door Wong Lee is exactly that I came in for the fried pork buns and let me tell you they're a game changer Six buns for three bucks feels almost criminal in San Francisco The outside is lightly crisp just enough flakiness to crackle when you bite then a gooey layer of soft dough underneath And inside the barbecue pork is everything you want it to be sweet savory deep red with that almost Korean BBQ style flavor that leans sweet without being cloying Easily the best pork bun I've had anywhere The vibe here is fast paced and no frills You point they bag it you pay cash and you get out of the way because there's a line behind you that isn't slowing down By 1130 AM the place was already packed and it felt like they'd just opened Pro tip get here early if you don't want to be stuck waiting shoulder to shoulder Parking Forget about it Unless you want to cough up for a garage ten blocks out just plan to walk in But honestly the food makes it worth the trek If Chinatown is a maze of options Wong Lee stands out for one thing those fried pork buns Legendary
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Jay P.

Yelp
Review is for their egg tart only. We went to Golden Gate Bakery to get their iconic pink box of egg tarts. I saw they closed for a long time but reopened a couple years ago to great fanfare but unfortunately when we went they were on vacation. I had Wong Lee bookmarked as an alternative since it was an easy short walk and locals said it was more no-frills and no lines. This is a very accurate description. I was in and out within 2 minutes and it would have taken faster if I didn't take any photos or videos. The egg tarts are also only $1.50 which feels like a screaming good deal nowadays. Tasted OK, very classic and familiar to the kinds you get easily at other bakeries and restaurants. I would still come if golden gate bakery is ever closed but my egg tart choices by far are super napolean and ruby king in Oakland Chinatown.
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Emily D.

Yelp
Small no thrills takeout dim sum in Chinatown. We normally do not shop in Chinatown because parking is hard and we have good dim sum places near where I live. Wong Lee line gets long but it moves pretty fast. Prices are clearly marked which is nice. Most people in line are locals opposed to tourists waiting in super long line at their sister store on Stockton Street. Dim sum is fresh and delicious. Prices are reasonable. The ladies helping you do not speak much English but you can point to show her what you want and then signal how many you'd like. Everything we ordered was good, and if I am in the area, I would try some of the other items. Good quality, good prices, fast service. Not sure if they take credit card since we paid cash, I think they may charge you for the bag if you do not have one?
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Dan M.

Yelp
Wong Lee Bakery has the best onion buns imo. There has some days where it's sold out. I have been lucky with the parking lately so I been frequently visiting a lot more. This place sells chow fun and chow mein by the lb which is rare these days. Service has menu written in English so it's straight forward to order/ follow along. If it looks good eat it. Every store in Chinatown has its specialties so the best rule of thumb is to see what the locals get. You know Grandma knows Best. Facts. This place is open early and accepts visa/mc . Double Open kitchen with a cellar too. There is a huge difference between an actual bakery and bread from Sheng Kee/Sogo. Drop by and you'll see what I mean.
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Matthew P.

Yelp
Best dim sum for a great price! They all have a lot no-shrimp shu mais for people with allergies. Their wrapped sticky rice or joong is one of my favorites. Get several extra of those and freeze them. Perfect snack or work lunch.
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James R.

Yelp
Decent price with OK food. The chow mein is plentiful and filling tho the lemongrass was a bit overpowering. The Shumai is alright. The rice cake was probably the best thing I ordered. They take cards and Apple Pay but for an extra fee so bring cash!
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Allison W.

Yelp
Came here at 9:15 AM on a Monday and there was no line. A line did eventually form but it went very fast because the servers are very efficient and direct at communicating. It's better if you bring cash here, otherwise there is a small fee to use a card to pay. They're a to-go place, so you have to find somewhere else to sit and eat but there are plenty of parks nearby that are perfect. The portions here are huge and cheap; I always say I need to come more to Chinatown for dim sum. I got a Shrimp Roll and a Onion Bun. They were both fantastic! Shrimp Roll: 4/5, the single Shrimp Roll took up the whole box, and the sauce to pour on it was the perfect amount. There's definitely more rice roll portion than shrimp, but there was still a good amount of shrimp. Onion Bun: 5/5, I was craving green onion bread and this really hit the spot! I was expecting them to give me only half the size of this bread so this was a great deal. It was so fluffy and warm and just pulled apart so gracefully. The green onion flavor was lovely and salty, and every bite was incredibly satisfying. Highly recommend! A great place (of many) to grab some dim sum baked goods! I'll have to be back to try their egg tarts, they weren't ready yet when I was ordering so I had to skip out this time.
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Natania C.

Yelp
Cute hole-in-the-wall bakeshop with dimsum. They were open when a lot of other places were closed. Most items are about $3 for a set. Dimsum was tasty, but it was cold. There were a few bugs flying around the food area. Establishment is cash only.
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Renee L.

Yelp
I passed by really quickly because I was craving some shrimp dumplings and got an order. I wish that it was a bit warmer but it was overall still good. This spot is more of a to-go place so keep that in mind.
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Billy T.

Yelp
No frills hole In the wall takeout dim sum with one of the most affordable prices out there! Almost all their dim sum choices from shu mai to shrimp rolls, dumplings, etc are nearly $3... literally almost free and FILLING! Like most hole in the walls, don't expect mind blowing service, the food is what makes it worth it! Heads up is a small charge for using card/ Apple Pay! Bring cash if you're able to.
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Jaky Y.

Yelp
Came by for some pastries. We got an egg tart, pork bun, and some custard and red bean cakes. Everything tasted good but we thought the pork bun was too hard and the filling was too paste-like. Pretty busy on a random afternoon.
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Joshua M.

Yelp
Wong Lee Bakery is a small local Chinese bakery full of delicious traditional foods. The place is quite small with only space for a single file line so don't expect to come in, sit down, and eat. This place has a wide variety of food including dimsum, meat buns, desserts, noodles, and more. Compared to other bakeries in Chinatown, I would say that Wong Lee is better than most with items at an affordable price. The service can be a bit of a hit or miss but the food is all excellent here.
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Aaron Z.

Yelp
I noticed this place on the way to trying Good Mong Kok. The crowd of locals and lack of tourists caught my attention. So what did I do? I got the same items from both places and had a dim sum-off! Key Finding: the food and prices were nearly the same, but one was way easier to get into. The beef shui mai had a pleasant texture and thin wrapper; good flavors. I got sticky rice and pork wrapped in bamboo leaves. Also tasty with a hefty amount of filling, and they have both the kind with peanuts and with yellow mung beans. And of course I got an egg tart. This was tasty as any, though the bottom crust was a little dense. A minor complaint! The shop is tiny and the customer service just ok as you would expect from most Chinese bakeries. The parklet is still in place, but it didn't seem available that day. Overall, this is a solid bet if you want cheap dim sum in the neighborhood and don't want the hassle of a long line over at Good Mong Kok!
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Angelina Z.

Yelp
Yum! I got the salted egg yolk pineapple bun. The topping was delicious and the perfect amount of crumbly. The filling was good too--I was expecting something salty but it was egg custard so I was a bit disappointed
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Grace M.

Yelp
***CASH ONLY*** It's best if you know what you want when you get to the counter as the women are ready to fill up bags for you! We got the turnip cake, steamed sticky rice, and some dumplings. All our picks were familiar flavors with no surprises - nothing too special, you know exactly what you'll get. This is in Chinatown-so very busy we unfortunately didn't get any egg tarts. And we went right before the CNY parade - our own fault for the long lines.
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Dianna H.

Yelp
I think it's time I updated my review for this place after coming here for years! I'm 40+ visits in at this point... It's easily my favorite to-go dimsum spot in Chinatown, and one of the things I miss the most about working remotely is that I'm no longer minutes away from here. Still, I always make sure to stop by to pick up some food when I'm in the area. It's a small, cramped store with no seating whatsoever. There's usually a short line of 3-4 people, but it moves decently fast and I never have to wait too long. They used to take credit cards only on orders of $10 or higher, but on my most recent visit there was a sign saying they would charge an extra 3% for credit cards, so maybe they accept cards on all orders now? Still, cash is the way to go here if you have it. I always order in Cantonese, but most of their items (except congee and steamed items) are on display in the shelf so it's easy to point to what you want. The menu is in Chinese and English both. Prices have gone up a bit here since covid, but it's still very cheap and you can get a lot of food for under $10. My favorites are: - fried taro puff - beef shu mai - they've shrunk in size over the years sadly, but they're so much better than the pork ones - lo bak go / fried turnip cake - seriously, on a good day it's better than any dimsum spot - congee - both the fish and century egg with pork are good - chow mein - it's vegetarian too! - lo mai gai / chicken sticky rice in lotus leaf - they're massive here - rice noodle roll with dried shrimp and scallions - I hear sooo many locals order this so you know it's gotta be good! - scallion bun - the inside is so light and fluffy I don't recommend getting dumplings here as the skin is too thick. Also the chow ho fun is always bland so I skip that too. I almost exclusively get savory items here so I can't speak to their pastries as much. I did enjoy the ma lai go (sponge cake) I've gotten from here before, but I feel like that's a hard one to screw up.
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Crystal L.

Yelp
If we want to go dim sim, we always head here in chinatown. While the service may not be the best, they are quick if you know exactly what you want to get when you reach the front of the line. Their ha gows sui mais are not the best, but I do really enjoy their ham sui gok, taro balls & seasame balls. Each item is really large and cheap. This is a to go place with limited outdoor seating, so i recommend eating at the nearby parks if you can't get a spot.
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Tommy M.

Yelp
It's been a very long time since I have been here, and I just so happened to stumble upon this famous Chinese Bakery, Wong Lee Bakery I had been around a long time since I had a great egg tart, I saw the long line and clearly remember this is the place you can away tell a place that had great food or wonderful service by the people waiting to get in. This place is very small inside, nothing special the menu is on the wall is in English, Chinese and also numbers, a few people were talking to me about how good the food was here, and I so agreed with them. We ordered the shrimp balls, they were delicious, the fried taro balls was so so, and about 4 egg tart they were so absolutely delicious, great texture and fluffy and the Chinese donut dough the was a bit heavy for me but I did finish it. I can't wait to come back to try their onion and pineapple buns, its only 6 hrs. 387.8 miles away
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Jeff H.

Yelp
Wong Lee is a solid dim sum take-out restaurant. They have the regular dim sum staples such as siu mai and haw gow as well as chow mein by the pound and porridge. They also have the baked goods such as egg tarts and onion buns. $4 a pound for chow mein is not bad. The lines isn't as long as the places on Stockton St. Lunch was good today.
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Chloe S.

Yelp
Yummmm come here for fresh made Ho fun. Sold by the pound you can take these noodles and create you own dish at home. My family has been coming here for years and always pick up a bag of noodles and dan tats. Being sister store to Good Mong Kok come here for shorter lines and just as tasty dishes. We are also fans of the radish cakes they have the best texture. Smooth yet slightly bouncy and taste the best with some xo sauce. The zhong are full of peanuts and mung beans making for a delicious hearty meal. Today we tried a sugar donut filled with red bean and it was so light and airy, will be back for more sweets soon!
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Erica K.

Yelp
A no frills dim sum spot in Chinatown if you're in the neighborhood and only have a credit card on hand. Some dishes I find myself going back to order: Fried Taro Egg Rolls Pan Fried Chives Dumplings Shrimp Dumpling Soy Sauce Chow Mein (sold by the pound) Dishes are either sold in threes or fours which is efficient. Sometimes the egg rolls can be fried too long and oily, whereas the pan fried chives dumplings could've probably stayed fried a little longer to get the crispy texture. I still prefer this dim sum spot in comparison to the usual Good Mong Kok as the line is shorter, they are vegetarian friendly, their menu is concise and more unique (siu mai and cha siu bao are both passes for me), and they accept credit card!
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Sunny S.

Yelp
* 2 of my Chinese American colleagues recommended this place. * 15 minutes from Financial District. * Hole in the wall place with lots of locals up slight incline hill on Jackson Street right passed Grant Ave. * Seemed like there were seats outside. * Mostly to go. * prices are clearly marked which I appreciated. * I purchased 1 shrimp rice noodle ($3.50), 1 scallion bread ($2), 2 egg tarts ($1.40 each), and 1 order (3 pc) of pan fried shrimp chives dumpling ($3.50). * I liked the texture of shrimp rice noodle. Chewy and thin. Too bad it only had 3 shrimps in the sea of noodles, but they were flavorful. * I liked the flavor of shrimp chives dumpling. Not a huge fan of its dumpling skin as it was too thick for me. *I loved their egg tart. Flaky and subtly salty crust and soft creamy center. Perfection *I really liked the scallion bread as well. Soft, subtly sweet dough with savory green onion
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Chauncey P.

Yelp
always delicious very nice and friendly.. the only down side is the parking is limited.. go early if you can.. we had chow fun and spring rolls
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Wesley L.

Yelp
Apparently a sister store to the other popular dim sum place nearby (Good Mong Kok), they have the same menu/style, similar items (smaller menu here), and font, so I wouldn't be surprised. Waited in a way shorter line here and didn't get sunburned compared to the other place. Again, pretty straightforward menu with 2 cashiers to process transactions. Got a big variety for around $18: 3 pieces each of their fried shrimp tofu, pork potstickers, and pan fried chives dumplings (all solid) and then a few orders of fried food like veggie egg rolls, fried dumplings, and BBQ pork bun. Small shop but it can still fit a decent amount of people in line inside. Casual Chinatown bakery with quick takeout and honestly a place I would go to for a quick eat without a long wait. Great prices that can't really be beat and classic dim sum experience

Chris W.

Yelp
Good pork veggie boa, shui mei is good too, very reasonable price to go only place , long line usually but moved quick
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Jessica L.

Yelp
Loooove coming here for a dimsum haul since the lines are so much shorter than other popular places and just as good/huge! The menu is easy to read, and they also have some dishes out in the display case so you can see what's available. My favorites here were the nuo mi ji (chicken sticky rice), shumai, and xia jiao (pork dumplings in rice wrapper). There was actually a little park let outside with two small tables you can sit at, which is pretty unique for a dimsum to go in this area! They also have egg tarts which is nice since you don't need to go to a separate store to get dessert. I like bringing the food back home to eat with chili sauce. My new favorite dimsum to go in Chinatown!

Hanna X.

Yelp
It was too bad I bought 2 bbq pork bun &2 salted egg yolk cookie on Saturday.but the bbq pork tasted sour i think it was not fresh !!! Throw it away ! They must sold the bun made it the day before !!!waste my money !
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Nathan V.

Yelp
4/5 for me This is the sister restaurant of good mong kok. Same format and style but less of a wait. Most ppl waiting in line here will be locals as opposed to tourists so that's when you know! The prices here are crazy good for what you get. I like the baked pork bun, siu mai, shrimp dumpling, turnip cake, and their fried mochi dumpling. The chow fun is cheap and seems pretty fresh but I'd skip on it tbh. Get some to go dim sum and enjoy this delicious food at a nearby park. There is outdoor seating available but it's very limited - two tables. They also take credit card/Apple Pay for additional 3%.

Shirley W.

Yelp
I have been to many Chinatown in the US and the "Old Wife" cake that I bought from here is the best I have tried so far.
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Leung T.

Yelp
No seating inside but the Pandemic outdoor seating is still in place. Could be cleaner but better than no seating so bring a napkin. As for the food, it's 3.5 star but the price is 5 star (cheap) so I will add it to my rotation when I am alone.
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David W.

Yelp
Always fresh always delicious. I love this place. We come here every time we're in SF. Usually just take it to go back to our hotel room to consume. Everything is great. Line can be long sometimes though.
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Helen L.

Yelp
As much i like their dim sum, i can no longer go. The chew chiu dumpling had a tiny piece of plastic inside. The daikon square had a tiny splinter. I was eating this in bright sunlight. I was actually looking at what i was biting into. I saw the plastic. I didn't see the splinter but tasted it. Not good. Watch what you put in your mouth.
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Sue V.

Yelp
We were in Chinatown and decided to grab some items to supplement our meal. There was a line so it looked promising, and the line moved quickly. We ordered some siu mai, two sticky rice balls, a pineapple bun, and a pound of chow fun for $11 cash. The siu mai was tasty and the pineapple bun was soft and fresh. I found both the sticky rice ball and chow fun to be a little on the bland side but when we added more seasoning/sauce, both were better. Based on this experience I would go to a different dim sum place next time to see how I liked their flavor. I did appreciate that portions here seemed larger than my usual go-to dim sum spot in Chinatown.
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Ed U.

Yelp
Everybody needs a contingency plan. Not just for Armageddon. What happens when you need an Egg Custard Tart real bad and Golden Gate Bakery is closed? Well, up until recently, Golden Gate was closed during the pandemic, but Eater led me to this tiny operation just around the corner on Jackson. Yep, they got 'em for $1.40 each (photo: https://bit.ly/3MCOSFW). Perfect consistency and the bottom wasn't soggy. Much like me. Since I didn't want the tart to be lonely, I also got the $1.40 Pork Floss Bun without knowing what the hell it was. Well, I found out later that pork floss is dried pork shoulder marinated in soy sauce and sugar and then shredded to look like, you guessed it, floss. They spread it on top of a soft bun, and it was pretty good, not overly sweet (photo: https://bit.ly/3tIUsOo). I trudged up Nob Hill with my confections and ate them on a bench in Huntington Park in front of a reckless pigeon awaiting a crumb from me. Alas, the flying rat was not going to be the beneficiary of my stash. My contingency plan proved to be successful. BAKED GOODS - 4 stars...egg custard and pork floss is quite a marriage of flavors AMBIANCE - 3 stars...it be small SERVICE - 3.5 stars...they grab 'em and bag 'em TOTAL - 4 stars...Golden Gate ain't the only game in town RELATED - Exploring Chinatown? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2WoF1Z2
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Akiko I.

Yelp
- Locale Destination - It's on Jackson st and Grant Ave in Chinatown, SF. Ambiance: old, skinny, tiny shop. No seating inside but outside seating available. Menu: dim sum, congee, noodles, sweets Service: quick Price: inexpensive - Gluttony Expedition - Gyoza: the skin was too thick and meh. Seafood shumai: very artificial taste and ingredients. Avoid. Egg custard tart: light and yummy - Conqueror's Deduction - It had a long line, but the food was so so. Egg custard was good and cheap. You can get congee here. Not for dim sum, come for dessert!
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Cody F.

Yelp
After a bad experience at one dim sum place, I chose to come here when I saw it from across the street. They had a variety of dim sum. The lady barely spoke English but was quite friendly. I got the shrimp rice roll, shrimp and chive dumplings, and an egg tart. I never had a rice roll and that was very enjoyable. I just wish there were more shrimp inside. The shrimp and chive dumplings were good but the excess chives inside were a bit much. I didn't care for the egg tart. Too eggy tasting and barely any sweetness. I'd stick with their savory items only however I'd come here again.
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Annie N.

Yelp
im told this is one of the bakeries that locals love bc the dimsum and baked good are some of the cheapest and yummiest in chinatown. can be a bit of wait bc the line. grabbed a few eggtarts for myself. absolutely delicious. good flakiness and chewiness to it and the egg part is a good amt of sweetness and soft, not heavy. a very solid place for egg tarts for sure
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Lorena T.

Yelp
It's the place for dim sum take out. My family and I stopped by to pick up an assortment of dim sum desserts after our dim sum lunch that included egg tarts, jeen deur (fried rice balls with sweet black sesame paste inside), etc. Parking is always a challenge in Chinatown, but once you find a spot, it's a great place to walk around and be immersed in the Chinese culture.
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Timothy H.

Yelp
I have been coming to Wong Lee Bakery eat time we visit SF. This is our GoTo place for Dim Sum takeout (even though we have our dim sum places here in Sacramento) This past Saturday, we were there. For less than $4, you can get 3 pieces of items such as: steamed bows, taro footballs, har gow, and many more I have tried other shops in China town. This is my favorite. We have also noticed that they do NOT or use very little MSG. Whereas others, you can tell the dry after effects This place always has a line. But it is worth waiting for. There is another place across the street which is ok. I always laugh when I see tourists change their minds to goto across the street since the line is shorter. Another place is just around the corner up the hill. I didn't like that place since they heavily use MSG Cleanliness. 4/5 Friendly. 5/5 Food quantity and quality. 5/5 Price. 5/5 Overall. 5/5
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Alicia A.

Yelp
Was on my way to Good Mong Kok and remember a fellow yelper mentioning this sister store. Stopped by here instead and there were 2 people ahead of me. Ordered har gao, the beef siu mai, seafood siu mai, lor bak gao, and the mochi balls. Shrimp dumplings are ok, the beef siu mai was pretty good and the seafood siu mai was interesting. Not bad and not great. The lor bak gao was pretty good and the fresh mochi balls, simply delicious and fresh. They had a peanut coconut filling or the red bean filling. Absolutely fresh, soft and mochi chewy. I would go back there just for the mochi. I got lucky with the short wait in line, as i turned to leave my my goodies, there was a line out the door already.
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Darina H.

Yelp
Long lines - the workers did not seem to be concerned about how SLOW the line was moving. Yes, they did have a few good items like the sesame balls, the shu mai and the egg tarts but everything else was just OK. Flavors were just average, nothing to write home about. I wasn't too impressed, I just wanted to try and see what all the hype was about. Lesson learned!
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Breanna B.

Yelp
Was looking for a new place for dimsum and I came across this place! The place is quite small and cramped, but you just order and go. If you want affordable and delicious dimsum, this is the place to go! The pork shiu mai (2 orders) was juicy and flavorful. The har gow (1 order) was like your typical har gow, nothing too special. The scallion bread was super fluffy and had great onion flavor. The shrimp rice rolls (2 orders) are a must and very silky! I also got the sesame balls (2) with red bean and it was super crispy and not too sweet! All of that was $20 and it was enough for two people to get full!! I highly recommend this place if you're in the area and craving dimsum. The staff that work there do prefer if you speak Chinese, so it makes ordering a lot easier.
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Denny L.

Yelp
Delicious morning Chinese bakery stop. So tasty! Yes, it may appear intimidating from the outside, but step in and check out all of the baked goodies and make way for the employees rushing by you with huge trays of baked goods I assume being delivered to local dim sum restaurants. A must try. If you don't speak the language, just point at the item and signal how many you'd like. The people working there will help you. Cash only so make sure you bring that with you.

Cyndi A.

Yelp
Fast service...but they run out of everything really fast so preorder if you plan to buy more than a dozen of anything.
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Katherine G.

Yelp
Randomly stumbled in here and only tried the steamed bbq pork bun. It was a generous size for a very generous price! The bun was nice and fluffy and there was also a good amount of meat inside.
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Adam B.

Yelp
Not the highest rated dim sum to go place, but they're pretty solid. Got a ton of food with days of leftovers for under $25. While most items were decent, the Tofu w/ Shrimp was a clear standout! Pan Fried Shrimp & Chives: I know everyone raves about this, but it was just ok for me. The skin was a bit thick. So if it's not freshly made, it gets a bit too chewy. And the sear wasn't as crispy as I'd like. But the shrimp and chive filling was very tasty. Chow Mein: Great value. A literal pound of noodles for a few bucks. It's tempting to get a bunch of dim sum, but this deal is too good to pass up. Tastes light and simple and delicious. Salted Egg Pastry: Basically a salted egg with a flaky pastry shell baked around it. Despite the the "salted" name, it had some sweet elements too. A bite or two was good for me, but I'm not a salted egg fan in general. Though I can imagine salted egg fans would love this rendition. Tofu w/ Shrimp: Probably my favorite item here. A big block of soft tofu with a ground shrimp ball on top that is then deep fried to have a crispy batter exterior. So unique; never seen this on a dim sum cart at a restaurant. Love the protein overload and umami everywhere. Green Onion Twists: Looks pretty darn big. Quite fluffy like a brioche. The green onion either tastes tangy (the green parts) or funky (the white parts that the got mushy), so it's a bit of a mixed bag. Sticky Rice in Wonton: In theory, I like the concept of sticky rice in a wonton wrapper rather than a leaf. In practice, the rice was kinda dry and the flavoring bits were dry too, like they seemed like dried shrimp and such. So it ended up not being as moist as sticky rice steamed in a leaf. Sachima: Reminded me of a rice krispy treat, except if they used big nuggets of fried dough instead of rice krispies. Loved all the sugary binding material, but the carby part was a bit too heavy for me. Fried Taro w/ Pork: Absolutely love the texture contrasts going on here. Flaky fried exterior, gooey taro paste and then granulars of yummy pork. An extremely hardly snack. Peanut Mochi: I'm all about this mochi with the coconut flakes on the outside and sugary peanut chunks inside. Not your typical mochi, which is so refreshing. Red Bean Mochi: This feels like your typical mochi. Like what you'd get in Japantown or in an imported mochi box. It's tasty for sure, with lots of sweet red bean paste, but very familiar. Potstickers: Very large! Nice crispy "potsticked" side. Lots of porky goodness inside. Not finely ground pork, more roughly texture. Very tasty experience. Baked BBQ Pork Bun: So not quite of the AA Bakey caliber that you'd get warm. The bread is nice and fluffy, but the pork is a mix of a nice cuts and fat/gristle.
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Kathleen S.

Yelp
Craving dim sum since the lockdown and this place did not disappoint. Yay! We chose this place precisely because it had a little bit of a line outside and that did not steer us wrong. Dim sum here was super cheap but thankfully we didn't have to sacrifice quality nor taste. I think our total came to about $12 and we had leftovers! The porridge (congee) we got was very good! Sometimes it can be watery or bland at the cheaper places. The chow mein for $3 is a steal and also surprisingly flavorful and not too greasy. The sesame balls with red bean were excellent and the shrimp har gow were tasty. No complaints. Would come back here in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!

Clayton Y.

Yelp
Great service and lots of filling in the Jong, authentic ingredients, perfect to bring home and steam
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Jenny H.

Yelp
It cost $1.40 for an egg tart. We got two and my kiddos gobbled it up. There was only one woman working the cashier and getting the pastries. We spoke mandarin to one another and she was very patient when I was counting my coins for the pastries.