Shan Dong serves hand-made noodles and exceptional Chinese dishes in Oakland’s Chinatown.

There isn’t a place in SF that’s more classic for dim sum than Yank Sing in SoMa.

The great dim sum at Palette Tea House gives us a good reason to go to Ghirardelli Square.

House of Pancakes makes some of the best Chinese food in the whole Sunset. Order as many of the beef and lamb pancakes as you can.

Between the beautiful space and interesting twists on Chinese classics, Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown is one of the most unmissable restaurants in SF.

San Tung is a Chinese restaurant in the Sunset with great chicken wings, but the entire menu is worth trying out.

Kingdom Of Dumpling is a Chinese spot in the Sunset that makes great dumplings and is perfect for a laid-back brunch.

Harborview Restaurant & Bar is a dim sum place in the Embarcadero Center where you should bring as many people as possible.

When you want to impress someone with great cocktails and small plates, take them Moongate Lounge in Chinatown.

Dumpling Time in the Design District is a fun stop for dim sum and sake with a group of friends.

Lai Hong Lounge in Chinatown is an old-school banquet hall with solid dim sum that’s great for big groups.

Pushcart Fare in the Mission has solid takeout dim sum and good larger items like popcorn chicken.

At Bon Voyage in the Mission, you can get cocktails and dumplings in a space that feels like you’re on a cartoon safari.

Head to Spices! in the Richmond for great spicy fried chicken and Sichuan specialties.

Clement BBQ is a to-go dim sum counter in the Richmond with very solid char siu bao.

If you're in the Richmond and want hot pot, Grand Hot Pot Lounge is one of the best.