| Finding good Chinese food has become quite | | | | hours but the fact that the place is filled with |
| common in the United States, especially where | | | | mostly Chinese customers is a great testament |
| larger populations of Chinese residents are, mainly | | | | to the authenticity of the food. |
| in bigger metropolitan areas. Finding, great | | | | Another restaurant in Chinatown is Jai Yun and is |
| authentic Chinese food, however, is a bit more | | | | rated as one of the top restaurants in San |
| difficult. This is because many Chinese restaurants | | | | Francisco and is located on Pacific Street. The |
| have watered down their food to appeal to the | | | | location and the ambience of the restaurant itself |
| American palates losing much of their authenticity | | | | are nothing special and in fact, one food critic |
| in the process. To find some really amazing | | | | compared it to a homeless shelter but the food |
| Chinese cuisine, head to Chinatown in San | | | | served there is receiving the highest of accolades. |
| Francisco where you can find some of the best | | | | The chef does not speak English and does not |
| you have ever tasted in addition to shopping in | | | | have a menu so you tell him how much you |
| fun boutiques and shops with fun things to | | | | would like to spend, and then he will serve you |
| purchase like Chinese fans or Chinese kites. This | | | | several courses to fit that budget. It is a fun way |
| article will explore some of those recommended | | | | to order and full of great, delicious surprises. |
| restaurants in Chinatown in San Francisco. | | | | Another place to eat is the Utopia Café on |
| The first place is Hang Ah Rea Room which is | | | | Waverly place which is a great place to go away |
| located on Pagoda Place and is said to be the | | | | from the more touristy restaurants in Chinatown. |
| oldest dim sum house in San Francisco. Dim sum | | | | This place is usually packed with Chinese families |
| is a fun way to eat with servers with carts of | | | | and locals and they are known for their clay pot |
| smaller plates going around and giving you | | | | cooking dishes. All of the prices are very |
| whatever you want from the cart. You can | | | | reasonable and the food is out of this world. The |
| continue to try as many things as you want or | | | | staff there is very friendly and the service is |
| have room for like the pork buns and dumplings. | | | | much better and quicker than most of the other |
| Do not expect to get out of this restaurant | | | | places in Chinatown. |
| quickly, as eating dim sum can sometimes takes | | | | |