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MaMa Ji's

Szechuan Restaurant and Dim Sum Restaurant$$$$
Eureka Valley, San Francisco
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    This Szechuan restaurant is famous for their Chinese food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Joel C.
    "Lava buns, dumplings, BBQ buns...can't go wrong with anything here!"(7 Tips)
    Tom C.
    "My pea shoot and shrimp dumpling was delicious."(7 Tips)
    Diana A.
    "Shanghai Dumplings, sesame balls, deep fried meet dumplings..."(6 Tips)
    Michelle K.
    "Get the cold noodles and sesame balls!"(5 Tips)
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  • Diana A.
    Diana ArzNovember 1, 2015
    Shanghai Dumplings, sesame balls, deep fried meet dumplings are fantastic! Everything else on dim sum menu is really good too. Great for Sunday brunch.
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 25, 2018
    Dumplings take up a very large portion of the dim sum menu at this Castro Sichuan spot, and includes more unusual varieties. Read more
  • Natalie M.heart icon on user image
    Natalie MApril 28, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    I love this place. The fried shrimp dumpling they have at lunch time are so good but all their dim sum is fantastic. Beef chow fun and fried rice is a must as well
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WinstonFebruary 28, 2017
    The Pot Stickers and Soup Dumplings are legit. Not overpriced and really hit the spot when a dumpling craving strikes. Hot & Sour Soup is outstanding too. WinstonWanders.com
  • Yin L.heart icon on user image
    Yin LiAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The Chongqing chicken is to die for, and so are the clay pot dishes. Don't forget to get an order of pea shoots: lovely, tender, and a great way to up your day's vegetable intake.
  • Sabina B.heart icon on user image
    Sabina B.November 2, 2015
    Best dim sum east of Masonic. Spicy cold noodles, beef chow mein, soup dumplings, green beans, lava buns, bang bang chicken - that's just my order for 2. Every single dish on the menu is on point.
  • Tom C.heart icon on user image
    Tom CoatesMay 16, 2017
    Dim sum for lunch on a weekday, fast and good too! My pea shoot and shrimp dumpling was delicious. The pot stickers were crispy and perfectly charred. Not a particularly glamorous place but delicious.
  • Joel C.
    Joel CorpusNovember 5, 2013
    Lava buns, dumplings, BBQ buns...can't go wrong with anything here! Really a great addition to the Castro neighborhood and super delicious and affordable!
  • Tim H.heart icon on user image
    Tim HainesAugust 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Perfectly executed dim sum. The BBQ pork rice roll, har gow, and potstickers were excellent.
  • Megan Allisonheart icon on user image
    Megan AllisonJuly 16, 2018
    Shrimp stuffed mushrooms and fish with tofu are favorites. I get that it's hunan but sometimes the red chili is just waaay over the top. Won't stop ordering it for takeout tho - it's delicious
  • Fred S.heart icon on user image
    Fred Stevens-SmithSeptember 8, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Amazing amazing brunch. Dim Sum gets much weaker in the evenings (but why are you eating dim sum in the evening you n00b).
  • Santiago M.heart icon on user image
    Santiago MereaSeptember 5, 2014
    A true hidden gem. The Shrimp Rice Roll and Steamed BBQ Pork Buns are a must. Surround them with other awesome dim sum and you will have one of the best meals in SF.
  • LeAnne G.
    LeAnne Good For SpooningFebruary 14, 2014
    We were a party of 5 and ordered everything on the appetizer menu for dinner with a few others added in. Everything was fantastic. Friendly owners and staff. Decent beer selection too.
  • Peggyheart icon on user image
    PeggyJanuary 30, 2017
    The optimal party size is 3. All the dim sum items we ordered had 3 or 6 pieces.
  • Michæl B.heart icon on user image
    Michæl BrettNovember 25, 2015
    All the food here is great! Couldn't fault any of it, plus it's very reasonably priced and friendly service too
  • Winson W.heart icon on user image
    Winson WongJune 13, 2015
    Get the deep fried spicy chongqing chicken. It is good definitely spicy and flavorful which is good! Don't get the XLB, that was bad. The other dimsums were not bad!
  • Martin A.heart icon on user image
    Martin AnguloJanuary 11, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Arrive early. The food is amazing, but you'll easily end up waiting 1 to 2 hours if you arrive after 11am on a weekend.
  • Jordan Y.heart icon on user image
    Jordan YelinekAugust 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing food in the Castro. From pork buns to the lava buns.
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableAugust 22, 2014
    MaMa Ji's nails the perfect fried dumpling formula with these crispy potstickers. The stretchy wrapper is fried crisp on one side and the pork filling is packed with meaty flavor. Read more
  • Diana A.
    Diana ArzOctober 16, 2015
    What a find! Great food, much more affordable than similar quality food places! Service is very nice, def will be back!
  • Sabrinabot
    SabrinabotAugust 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Forget trekking out to the Richmond. You can get delicious dim sum here. Plus Mama Ji is super friendly and lives in the neighborhood herself.
  • Odile R.heart icon on user image
    Odile RoujolAugust 17, 2019
    Outdoor table when you are 2 , come early and taste great dumplings and fresh draught beer. Only locals. CASTRO and Upper Market :)
  • Danielle
    DanielleOctober 26, 2014
    Good: hot and numbing fish, chinese broccoli, pork and shrimp dim sum, great hot green tea. Love this place!
  • Evan D.heart icon on user image
    Evan DavisSeptember 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing dim sum and really great Belgian the beers on tap (including delirium tremens!)
  • Sabina B.heart icon on user image
    Sabina B.December 27, 2015
    The lotus leaf rice wrap and shrimp stuffed bell pepper (/eggplant) are super delicious
  • Lears F.heart icon on user image
    Lears FoolAugust 11, 2015
    Shrimp 2 ways: green pepper stuffed and with cilantro dumpling are both delicious.
  • Billy V.heart icon on user image
    Billy VJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great dim sum for being in the Castro! Def get the BBQ pork rice noodle rolls and shu mai.
  • Bill H.
    Bill HendrixAugust 17, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    great food in a cozy atmosphere located off Castro. We have tried many of the dim sum items and all were quite good.
  • Mine H.
    Mine HeckAugust 18, 2013
    If you are going for a breakfast on Sunday morning, make it before 10.30 so you don't have to wait for an hour to have this awesomeness!!!
  • Andrew M.
    Andrew MilmoeOctober 6, 2013
    Crispy fried eggplant was better than 95% of the French fries I've ever had. Don't miss the dry fried green beans. Addictive!
  • Greg H.
    Greg HenriquesDecember 31, 2014
    The dim sum is fantastic. Don't miss the turnip with shrimp and pork
  • Kidhackheart icon on user image
    KidhackApril 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The soup dumplings are what will draw you in, but the har gow shrimp dumplings are the star of the show.
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David ROctober 29, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Pretty decent dim sum in an area that has none. Recommend CSB, deep fried shrimp, and all the desserts.
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    BommyApril 10, 2015
    Big fan of the hot-and-numbing fish. Dishes don't come with rice so order accordingly.
  • James J.heart icon on user image
    James JarrellNovember 19, 2016
    Loved everything! Had a hard time eating the soup dumplings, but they were delicious!
  • Lauren M.
    Lauren MacApril 18, 2015
    This place is a great neighborhood hotspot for any meal and all types of friends. Good value!
  • Alan F.heart icon on user image
    Alan FungFebruary 27, 2022
    Spicy food, especially the numbing mala pepper in fish and tofu, Sichuan-based cuisine.
  • Jessica C.
    Jessica ChoiSeptember 15, 2014
    Cold noodles, crispy eggplant or pumpkin and the steamed fish and Hunan tofu. So good
  • Runqiu C.heart icon on user image
    Runqiu CaiMarch 16, 2015
    Shrimp rolls and bean paste noddles. Seems like they are short staffed. The one server is crazy busy and overwhelmed!
  • Alec H.
    Alec HSeptember 2, 2013
    Say hello to the owners who are local and cook amazing food. One of the top local picks!
  • Errol J.heart icon on user image
    Errol JacksonJanuary 10, 2017
    The spicy fried chicken was bomb 💣💣
  • Sarah L.heart icon on user image
    Sarah LizAugust 25, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Mama Ji's cooks in the kitchen & Papa Ji works the front of the restaurant, with a warm hospitality that makes you feel at home. Great food, menu & a variety of Belgium beers, can't wait to come back.
  • Tom C.heart icon on user image
    Tom CoatesJune 3, 2019
    The dim sum is just really high quality. It’s pretty traditional, but it’s really well made and delicious.
  • Niamh B.heart icon on user image
    Niamh BreslinNovember 20, 2015
    Super dim sum place. Everything is good but the turnip starter is sooooooo good
  • JR -.
    JR -April 14, 2014
    THE WINGS ARE SO GOOD. if you love korean fried chicken, you would love these wings!
  • Andy J.
    Andy JiangSeptember 12, 2014
    Solid choice for dim sum. And everyone is always smiling because its the castro.
  • Stephanie L.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie LivingstonAugust 2, 2015
    Very good. Veggie clay pot was delicious.
  • Chloe L.heart icon on user image
    Chloe Lucas-WalshNovember 8, 2015
    OMG. So good! Get the cold noodles and the fried egg plant. 😊
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahApril 8, 2015
    Pretty good dim sum. Not a wide range of stuff, especially dessert, but what they do have is solid.
  • Harold C.heart icon on user image
    Harold CharnsApril 21, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Shrimp dumplings are my favorite. Everything else is excellent.
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