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San Francisco Map: House of NankingHouse of Nanking Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Chinese
Hours Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat-Sun noon-10pm
Address
919 Kearny St
Location At Columbus Ave, Chinatown
Transportation Bus: 9, 12, 15, or 30
Reservations Reservations accepted for groups of 8 or more
Phone 415/421-1429
Prices Main courses $6-$12
Credit Cards MC, V

Frommer's Review

This place would be strictly a tourist joint if it weren't for the die-hard fans who happily wait -- sometimes up to an hour -- for a coveted seat at this inconspicuous little restaurant serving Shanghai-style cuisine. Order the requisite pot stickers, green-onion-and-shrimp pancakes with peanut sauce, or any number of pork, rice, beef, seafood, chicken, or vegetable dishes from the menu, but I suggest you trust the waiter when he recommends a special. Even with an expansion that doubled the available space, seating is tight, so prepare to be bumped around a bit and don't expect perky or attentive service -- it's all part of the Nanking experience.

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