Chinese Restaurants & Delis

The Royal Pacific Motor Inn is surrounded by some of the best Chinese restaurants in the world, all within walking distance. Following are some of our staff’s favorites:

China Live - 644 Broadway

Named by Time Magazine as one of the “World’s Greatest Places,” China Live is located just across the street from the Royal Pacific Motor Inn. China Live is an interactive culinary and cultural destination, offering an in-depth exploration of Greater Chinese gastronomy, featuring the Oolong Café, Market Restaurant & Bar, and a Retail Marketplace. chinalivesf.com

Lai Hong Lounge - 1416 Powell Street

Located between Broadway and the Robert C Levy Tunnel, the Lai Hong Lounge serves family-style large plates of Chinese fare and dim sum in a quaint setting. lhklounge.com

New Asia - 772 Pacific Avenue

One of the few Chinese restaurants in San Francisco that still uses dim sum carts, New Asia is a bi-level space that offers occasional live music and dancing and is available for private events. new-asian-restaurant.com

House of Nanking - 919 Kearny Street

Known to have lines out the door, this long-standing favorite serves delicious Chinese food in a cozy setting. They also offer takeout, so you can avoid the lines and enjoy from the comfort of your room. houseofnankingsf.com

Z & Y restaurant - 655 Jackson Street

This place is so good, two Chinese Presidents and President Barack Obama had to stop in when they were in San Francisco. At this Michelin 2020 Bib Gourmand Restaurant, you can dine on Sichuan & Northern Chinese dishes packed with plenty of spice. zandyrestaurant.com

Mister Jiu’s - 28 Waverly Place

Owner and Executive Chef, Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu’s has some serious bragging rights. The restaurant has 1 Michelin Star and was recently a semi-finalist for a James Beard Award. Located in a beautifully-restored historic space, it features high-end Chinese cuisine with a California flare. misterjius.com

R & G Lounge - 631 Kearney Street

This local favorite features Cantonese food with two floors for dining and event space for up to 120 guests. They also offer delivery options, so you can enjoy from the comfort of your room at the Royal Pacific Motor Inn. rnglounge.com

Dim Sum Bistro - 675 Broadway Street

This bustling Chinese deli is open from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers simple counter service featuring dim sum staples such as BBQ pork buns & dumplings. You can also order online for pickup. dimsum-bistro.com

Good Mong Kok Bakery - 1039 Stockton Street

This celebrated Chinatown fixture offers a variety of homemade dim sum and baked goods. It’s Grab-n-Go goodness for a delicious taste of Chinatown on the move.