Experience classic dim sum served from lively carts at this popular San Francisco spot, where fresh flavors and attentive service shine.
"There’s a reason this dumpling dealer was recognized with an America’s Classic award in 2009. The restaurant was involved in a wage theft lawsuit in 2014, which has since been settled, and remains a standout Chinese restaurant in the city, offering plump siu mai and shrimp dumplings to its legions of fans." - Paolo Bicchieri
"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
"It’s lunch time in SF if you can hear the sound of rolling stainless steel carts carrying delicious steamed baskets nearby. Yank Sing is a great SF establishment that keeps the city’s reputation for good Cantonese food. For dim sum, Yank Sing is definitely on the pricier side compared to locales in Chinatown and the outer neighborhoods, but the food is still authentic and the location is optimal for both downtown workers and tourists. You can find traditional items on the menu such as Pork Shrimp Siu Mai and Xiao Long Bao (juicy soup dumplings), as well vegetarian and “Westernized” options for those at your table who are not as adventurous. If you’ve never had a soup dumpling, we recommend placing it on a spoon and using your chopstick to pierce open the skin so the hot soup doesn’t squirt everywhere (like your eyes!), and eat with a little sliver of ginger and vinegar." - outlier
"You’ve got a coworker in town that you think would be a great addition to your team - watching them sell is like watching Pollock paint, it’s beautiful - but no one can figure out what’s going on in their head. Take them to Yank Sing for a long lunch and sell them on the merits of moving here outside of work, like hiking and day trips sailing around a former supermax prison, while you eat pork buns and soup dumplings." - will kamensky
"If you’re staying in Union Square and have time to kill before your pitch meeting in the Financial District that you’ve memorized better than your own birthday, walk a few blocks over to Yank Sing. This is one of our favorite dim sum spots in the city, and it’s nice enough where most people around you will be wearing business attire, or at least a branded Patagonia jacket. Load up on soup dumplings and shrimp har gao before you have to give your presentation. Just make sure to not get any sauce on your shirt from the Peking duck." - will kamensky
