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Four Kings

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$30 and under
Chinese
710 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1803

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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  • Hot spot
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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,

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, Sun 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Wine

Experiences

  • Friends in Town Featuring Hunnybee

    US$88.00 - US$105.60 per person

    Prepaid

    21 Sept 2025 only
    Guess who's coming to dinner? It's Chef Brett Shaw and partner Aimee Arcilla bringing back their Hunnybee pop-up right here at Four Kings! What an unbelievable treat it is to be able to partner with these amazing humans as they've been so pivotal in not only our culinary journeys but also just as our friends in life. Millie and Aimee are besties from college, Brett and Aimee are co-workers turned life partners (but still co-workers) just like us at Four Kings and now all of us are still crazy enough to still want to keep working together! Enjoy our collaboration a la carte menu and your $88 per person prepayment will be applied to the final bill. If you go all out, extra dishes and sips can be paid for at the end of the night. To guarantee a whole fried squab is available for your evening (we recommend 1 per 2 guests), please select the “Friends in Town + Squab” reservation option for the total number of squab you want to hit the table. (Ex: If you have 4 guests and want to to order 2 squab, you'll choose 2 Friends in Town and 2 Friends in Town + Squab.) Expect an unforgettable culinary mashup where the unofficial tagline might as well be "the ultimate mom & pop voltron." Book your spot for this epic collaboration! Friends in Town, a dining series by OpenTable x Visa, allows guests to experience collaborations between two chefs creating unique, limited time menus. Access to tickets will be available for eligible Visa credit cards through the Visa Dining Collection on OpenTable. Terms and conditions apply*.
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What 210 people are saying

Four Kings reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Four Kings offers an "insane flavor experience" with its modern take on Chinese cuisine. The "best restaurant in SF," it delivers bold, perfectly executed dishes like fried squab and mapo spaghetti. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and nostalgic ambiance. Reservations are tough to secure, but "worth the wait."
210 Reviews
  1. Jonathan VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! I will definitely be back again soon!

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  2. Stu

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Best. The whole experience was top 5 of all time. Cannot fault anything about the food, venue or staff team.

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  3. jezzica VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area89 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ll be back to check out the other items on the menu.

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  4. Lily VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service and what a fun menu!! We loved the squab of course. Also enjoyed the mapo spaghetti, green beans, and the clay pot rice.

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  5. Xavier

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and it was great with a group of 4 to be able to order a bunch of items off the menu and try them. Would recommend the squab and mapo spaghetti.

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  6. Alessandro VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    truly a remarkable experience. I've been waiting for a while to try it and I'm incredibly happy and satisfied by the amazing food. Can't wait to go back....

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  7. Jeremy

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Insane flavor experience. All of the small bites and seafood options we ordered were wildly good. Sad we didn’t try more things!

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  8. Yen VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hype is all true; and more. Come and judge yourself. Best restaurant in SF (and beyond). The dishes seem straightforward but the flavors are so bold and perfectly executed. From Michelin restaurants to my favorite mom-and-pop shop, Four Kings is our current favorite and on our monthly (or more) routine for a reason.

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  9. SUSIE VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OUTSTANDING All around. Food, service, etc. - amazing

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  10. Omar

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Every dish: phenomenal. loved all the artwork

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FAQs

Four Kings is rated 4.6 stars by 210 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Chinatown

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Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
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, Sun 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Wine
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