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Four Kings

$30 and under

Chinese

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2 people

21 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 50 times today

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## 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,

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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.

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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

What 168 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Chinese
San Francisco
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Four Kings in Chinatown offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal food that was perfectly executed" and "outstanding service." Highlights include the clay pot rice, squab, and mapo spaghetti. The atmosphere is lively, with nostalgic 90s Cantopop playing in the background. Ideal for lovers of innovative Cantonese fusion cuisine. Reservations recommended.

168 Reviews

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Utkarsh
Las Vegas2 reviews
2.0
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Easy skip on the food part, I have no idea why this place is hyped up on the internet. But that’s San Francisco for you.
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Jamie VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dishes and amazing experience as always.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We arrived for 9.30 reservation but all of the dish we would like to try it already sold out. Service was perfect , server understand their drink and menu very well expaination. Food was moderation maybe we did not try the stuff that already sold out. Don't like mango pudding taste like medicine fo me but love the icecream that serve with it. Only thing that i would come back for is their highball, very refresh and dilicious. People who sat next to us order berry pudding for desert and looks yummy.
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Shannon
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not worth the hype. Too busy, too loud and too expensive….
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hokkian fried rice is the best thing I've eaten in a long time. Must get
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Suzanne
Sydney8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A hard reservation to get for an early seating but worth it. Had a great meal and service was exceptional. The stand out dish was the escargot, something you would not see in most Chinese restaurants. The squab had nice crisp skin, like on peking duck, but was a bit greasy. Overall, a very enjoyable meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food. Ambiance is fine but nothing extraordinary. Service is good.
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ValentineW VIP
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four Kings was hands down one of the best meals ive had in a long time. The hot mustard jelly fish was awesome, the escargots had amazing flavor and were cooked perfectly, some places make it too rubbery but the texture was amazing! The claypot rice was good but my fave was the steak chow fun, those thick noodles & smoky beef were just the perfect definition of wok hei! Thanks for an amazing meal!
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Lisa VIP
San Francisco36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Unique set up that’s youthful and hip. Great date night.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fun to try their smaller plates for variety but the only dish that was stood out in flavors is the lamb skewer. The clay pot rice was a disappointment. Bathroom is a better experience with the lights off.
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Four Kings is rated 4.7 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

21 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 50 times today

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

Website
https://www.itsfourkings.com/
Phone number
(415) 688-1500

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