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Four Kings, San Francisco, CA
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Four Kings

$30 and under
Chinese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
## Four Kings: A Nostalgic Journey Through Cantonese Cuisine Step into Four Kings and be transported to a vibrant world of nostalgia and flavor. This San Francisco gem, helmed by chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long, serves up a modern take on Cantonese cuisine, infused with the chefs' personal memories and a playful spirit. The atmosphere is electric, with 90s Cantopop tunes filling the air and retro Hong Kong memorabilia adorning the walls. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary artistry firsthand, as chefs prepare dishes like the signature **fried squab** and the innovative **mapo spaghetti**. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors and unexpected combinations. Start with the **XO escargot with milk bread**, a decadent treat that will leave you wanting more. For a taste of tradition, try the **Hong Kong black peppered steak**, cooked to perfection and bursting with savory notes. Vegetarians will delight in the **garlic pea shoots**, a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the freshest ingredients. Four Kings is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to gather with friends, share delicious food, and reminisce about the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. So come hungry, come curious,

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Mike Long & Franky Ho

From the OpenTable editors: Drop a pin in Chinatown for your mapo spaghetti needs—the playful Four Kings pop-up now has a permanent address. Watch chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long prepare crowd favorites like fried squab and chili crisp pig head in an open kitchen in the lively dining room, complete with retro '90s and Y2K Hong Kong memorabilia and a Cantopop soundtrack.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 18:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 688-1500
  • Website
    https://www.itsfourkings.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    710 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1803
  • Area
    Chinatown
  • Cross Street
    Commercial between Kearny and Grant. Nearby garage at Portsmouth Square.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Located in the heart of Chinatown, Four Kings is convenient to reach by Muni or BART (Montgomery St. Station is a 12-minutes walk via Sansome St. and Commercial St.).
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Menu

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What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Four Kings in SF is a "creative izakaya-like spot" blending traditional Chinese and Japanese flavors with a nostalgic 90s Cantopop vibe. Diners rave about the "amazing flavors" of dishes like mapo spaghetti and XO escargot. Though some find items salty, the overall dining experience is "incredible" and welcoming.

131 Reviews

  1. Shuai

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is sooooooo bad. It’s not really good if you want to have authentic food

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  2. Jamie

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just all around amazing!! We did one of the specials (fried frog) and then a handful of items from the normal menu - and truly every dish was incredible. Can’t wait to find a reservation and go back!!

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  3. Holley Arbeit

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavors played together like a symphony of perfectly orchestrated sensations! The cabbage and the spaghetti were “first chair”. The servers were very friendly, patient in explaining the dishes, enthusiastic and super friendly! It as a five star dinner in every possible way.

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  4. jill

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was so good. We really like interesting food that is delicious and not TOO crazy and this completely fit the bill. The wait staff was so knowledgable, friendly and nice. We had a great experience.

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  5. Michael

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun and tasty dishes with a cool atmosphere. We had a great great server who was knowledgeable and made great suggestions.

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  6. Ryan

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was surprising but delicious, often better than what I was expecting. You can spend a ton there but we didn’t and were more than satisfied with the mains.

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  7. Carey

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Try the green beans for sure.

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  8. Danni

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A small and kicky Cantonese fusion restaurant in Chinatown. A bit difficult to get an earlier dinner reservation but well worth it. Claypot rice and pig head chili cold appetiser are amazing.

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  9. ali

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Counter space seating was too tight; some dishes were too salty

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  10. Sarah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Limited options for vegans (cabbage, pea shoots, green beans, jasmine rice, veggie fried rice if they have it that day) and vegetarians (squash croquettes). Many of the vegetable dishes are flavored with shrimp paste or meat sauce or bacon. The cauliflower was delicious but prepared with bacon. We loved the rich flavor of the green beans! Loved the sichauan cabbage. We ordered a vegetable fried rice with mushrooms and egg -- would definitely order that again. My fiance loved the squab. Great date night.

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Four Kings is rated 4.6 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Four Kings

710 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1803

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Commercial between Kearny and Grant. Nearby garage at Portsmouth Square.
  • Area
    Chinatown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 18:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Located in the heart of Chinatown, Four Kings is convenient to reach by Muni or BART (Montgomery St. Station is a 12-minutes walk via Sansome St. and Commercial St.).
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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