31 Postcards
Located in the Rincon Center, this classic dim sum spot serves an extensive menu of expertly made dumplings and small plates in a stylish, airy setting.
"The main draw of bringing your entire family to Yank Sing—aside from the dim sum, obviously—is the fact that the connected Rincon Center Atrium is a contained place for kids to run free while the adults take a load off in the restaurant. The Chinese spot in SoMa has solid BBQ pork buns, siu mai, and chow fun—all great things to preoccupy yourself with while pretending you’re not related to the kid yelling “Skibidi toilet!” at the top of their lungs." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"Yank Sing is the city’s most famous dim sum spot—it’s been around since 1958 and draws huge crowds, especially at the larger Spear Street location inside the Rincon Center. It’s a classic we love, and coming here is a quintessential SF dining experience. Once inside, metal push carts with bamboo steamers will whiz past you, and you’ll have your pick of everything from generously stuffed pork and Napa cabbage dumplings to plump scallop siu mai. Get one of everything and don’t hold back." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"You got a sweet offer for a new gig, but your manager’s manager doesn’t want to lose you, so they’re going to try to win you back with a conversation over lunch. Might as well see what they have to say and get a good meal out of it in the process. Have them take you to Yank Sing in Soma for dim sum. If you like what they’re saying, keep ordering more soup dumplings. And if you don’t, keep ordering anyway and maybe get some pork buns, too." - will kamensky
"The carts have been clattering through this downtown San Francisco restaurant since 1958 and these days there are two locations to satisfy your dim sum cravings. The Rincon Center location is the bigger of the two and the one listed in the Michelin Guide. Quality remains high in both restaurants and on top of steam baskets of char siu bao and shrimp har gow, you’ll want to order the roasted duck." - Lauren Saria
"The number of dim sum spots with cart service is dwindling, but Yank Sing is keeping the tradition alive. We like the Spear Street location better than its Stevenson counterpart—it’s got a bigger menu, and the Rincon Center atrium lets in tons of natural light. On any given morning, you’ll see just as many tourists as there are entire extended families squished around the big round tables, each loading up on xiao long bao, turnip cakes, and mounds of broccoli with oyster sauce from roving carts. Once you’re seated, nod “yes” to as many steamers and plates until your table begins to buckle under the weight. " - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
