More China than town
The oldest Chinatown in North America, the largest Chinese population outside Asia - and a bold break from the foggy pastels of San Francisco... epitomized by the colorful Chinese New Years parade►
Chinatown is a great place to stock up on fruits, vegetables, exotic herbs, swords, and as many trinkets as your heart desires. And a great opportunity to try chicken (or goose) feet :)
Visitors are sometimes afraid of Chinatown - and it's good to be careful with your wallet anywhere you go - but locals are usually more concerned about Muni slowdowns (especially on the 30 line) than theft.
For those seeking a meal, the R & G Lounge is a favorite.
Stockton► is the primary commercial street with lots of fruit and vegetables spilling onto the sidewalk, while Grant is more iconic for many visitors (with lots of shops). The alleys are worth a gander as well - Ross Alley is purportedly the oldest in SF, and home to the Fortune Cookie Factory (!)
Around Chinatown...
Chinatown is a great place to stock up on fruits, vegetables, exotic herbs, swords, and as many trinkets as your heart desires. And a great opportunity to try chicken (or goose) feet :)
Visitors are sometimes afraid of Chinatown - and it's good to be careful with your wallet anywhere you go - but locals are usually more concerned about Muni slowdowns (especially on the 30 line) than theft.
For those seeking a meal, the R & G Lounge is a favorite.
Stockton► is the primary commercial street with lots of fruit and vegetables spilling onto the sidewalk, while Grant is more iconic for many visitors (with lots of shops). The alleys are worth a gander as well - Ross Alley is purportedly the oldest in SF, and home to the Fortune Cookie Factory (!)
Around Chinatown...
Fortune Cookie Factory
Making fortunes, one cookie at a time
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Li Po Lounge
Varied vibe, great decor
Li Po varies a lot by the evening - some nights it's empty except for the old fellas betting at the bar upstairs, other times it's jammed with hipsters. For a drink or two in Chinatown, drop in and test the vibe.
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R & G Lounge
Digging to China
Delicious Chinese food (especially seafood) in a lively warm subterranean dining room with large family style seating keeps folks coming back for more.
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