Taishan Cuisine

Jeffrey 8 months ago

Incredible food! As a Taishanese, this food is not only authentic but so delicious, one of the best meals i’ve had in SF in a while. Yellow eel rice was phenomenal, crispy, well seasoned. Roasted chicken was juicy and moist. Clam taro soup was hearty and clean tasting. Beancurd morning glory was well cooked and tasty. also got the spicy fish in chili oil which was crisp grass carp, surprisingly fresh and good for a non-cantonese dish. Overall I would come back with my taishanese parents. Don’t be fooled by the unassuming atmosphere and un renovated interior, food is dank!

lianna carter 7 months ago

I came here on good reviews and I was not disappointed. I got the hot and sour soup and the beef and chili oil. The wintermint bao buns hit my sweet tooth and my absolute favorite was the siu mai. Bursting with goodness and full of flavor! Will be back. A neighbor for the chicken and it looked phenomenal.

Zach Winston 2 months ago

Taishan Cuisine is one of those rare spots in SF that feels both under-the-radar and indispensable. The biggest draw, honestly, is the free corkage—though with the slight catch that you’ll be opening your own bottle. Still, in a city where corkage fees can get out of hand, that alone makes it worth coming back. The real reason to go, though, is the claypots. That’s where the kitchen really shines. The eel in bean sauce claypot is rich and deeply savory, the fish head claypot has that comforting, slow-cooked depth, and even the tofu claypot holds its own with surprising complexity. These are dishes that feel built for lingering over, especially with a good bottle in hand. The atmosphere adds to the appeal—casual, a bit bustling, and perfect for late-night meals. Being open until 3am makes it a go-to when most of the city has already shut down. It’s not trying to be trendy or polished, and that’s exactly why it works.

Justin Y 3 months ago

food taste awful, sanitation is none existent. the price is expensive consider the surrounding options, and the quality of the food. we ordered beef, cauliflower, a fried rice and duck, The beef is so overcooked and it tastes so greasy. Duck was not fresh at all, meat tastes very hard.

RC 8 months ago

Homestyle cooking of authentic taishan food. My favorite is their salt and pepper ribs and their spicy sliced pork belly. Add a bowl of rice to complete the full meal. Though a bit greasy, it’s what’s needed for the “wok hey” (flavor to come out of the ingredients). I for one would be coming back here to try their other foods. I love that this place is open late night till 3am and service is swift. Lots of indoor seating for small and large parties.