Chong Qing Xiao Mian is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

1. Chong Qing Xiao Mian

8.1
915 Kearny St (Columbus Ave), San Francisco, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · Chinatown · 54 tips and reviews

Julia Q.Julia Qiu: Authentic little gem. Deliciously numbing noodles, and great beef tendon.

Peter G.Peter Gazaryan: Great place to try authentic chinese cuisine in the heart of SF Chinatown

__: Love this authentic Szechuan noodle spot. Small place so come early for lunch. Table are filled by 11:30am!

Lers Ros Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

2. Lers Ros Thai

8.6
730 Larkin St (btwn Ellis & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Tenderloin · 280 tips and reviews

Diana A.Diana Aspillera: Authentic Thai food and open super late (2am)

Tim K.Tim Katt: if you're visiting San Francisco, looking for some authentic Thai and have an hour for lunch; come here get the pork shoulder and chicken pad Thai and you won't be disappointed

Aprile E.Aprile Elcich: Excellent authentic thai food.

Z & Y Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

3. Z & Y Restaurant

8.5
655 Jackson St (btwn Cooper Alley & Wentworth Pl), San Francisco, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews

Rhonda B.Rhonda Barket: Always busy for a reason..it's delicious!! Authentic food, and the best Szechuan in California!

Sebastian P.Sebastian Pitzler: One of the most authentic and deliciously Chinese food I have ever had. Try it!!!

Ting S.Ting S: So glad Michelin Bib recommends this Sichuan Food restaurant. Very authentic Sichuan food, as a girl come from Sichuan, I do love this restaurant very much.

Terra Cotta Warrior is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

4. Terra Cotta Warrior

9.1
2555 Judah St (at 31st Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 48 tips and reviews

Niamh S.Niamh Schönherr: I gotta recommend the yang ro pao mo! Authentic Xi'an style cooking.

Sherry L.Sherry Li: Good, cheap, and authentic. Get the mian pi, lamb cumin bun, tofu skin and celery, and the spicy chicken dish

Elva F.Elva Fan: Authentic mid-west Chinese food. Try the cumin lamb burgers.

Farmhouse Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

5. Farmhouse Kitchen

9.0
710 Florida St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Mission District · 127 tips and reviews

Jenny L.Jenny Lo: Best Thai food in town. Talked to owner Kasem and definitely see his vision - an airy modern farmhouse with authentic Thai food. Eating here brings me back to Thailand. Now I want to go back!

Andrew 👟Andrew 👟: Authentic, very well run professional spot. Just ask the waiter for their favorite.

Lei B.Lei Bao: best authentic Thai food in SF! must try red curry and chicken wing

Kin Khao is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

6. Kin Khao

8.5
55 Cyril Magnin St (Ellis St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 188 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The best authentic and ambitious Thai food in SF. It reeks of fish sauce from around the corner in the best way. Standouts: mushroom hor mok (curry terrine) and khao soi (chicken curry noodles).

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: Their hot wings n pork belly r so delicious~ friendly staff n yummy authentic Thai food :)

Jessica W.Jessica Wickham: With no fuss or needless frills, it makes incredibly delicious and authentic Thai food. Listen to the staff, they know their stuff & make great recommendations. Be brave & try the Namprik Long Rua.

Tín is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

7. Tín

8.6
937 Howard St (btwn 5th & 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 178 tips and reviews

España S.España Sheriff: No frills decor. Good food with fresh ingredients. My Vietnames coworker at my old job loved this place, so might even be 'authentic' ;)

Paul R.Paul Ryan: Bún Thịt Bò Xào is authentic and stunningly beautiful...

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Authentic Vietnamese and great value. Get the Bun Cha Ha Noi for a delicious grilled pork belly and noodle lunch.

Han Il Kwan is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

8. Han Il Kwan

8.8
1802 Balboa St (at 19th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 75 tips and reviews

Jennifer Y.Jennifer Yip: holy moly, side dishes for days! probably one of the very few authentic Korean restaurants in SF!

m d.m d: I need to say this is No.1 Korean restaurant in SF for now. Good service and authentic dishes.

m d.m d: Very satisfied! My Korean friends told me to come here to have authentic Korean food. Wanna come again.

Burma Superstar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

9. Burma Superstar

8.7
309 Clement St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 371 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: This authentic Burmese eatery is life-changing, according to Fiona. Be sure to order the traditional tea leaf salad, made from fermented tea leaves, and sesame chicken or beef.

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: Burmese Style Curry is considered one of the most authentic dishes on the menu. Read more.

Mark T.Mark T.: Great place to go to if you are white. Otherwise, check out the other places on Clement for some authentic food

Cocobang is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

10. Cocobang

8.0
550 Taylor St (at Post St), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 88 tips and reviews

Alley H.Alley Hector: Hot pot is amazing. Great medium priced, non-tourist, authentic place in the middle of town

Alley H.Alley Hector: Hot pot was amazing. Great mid-price, authentic, non-touristy place in the heart of the city

Emily L.Emily L: BBQ menu was big enough for two meals, much larger than expected. Great tasting and authentic beef bulgogi and kalbi. Hard to find good Korean in this area, was very satisfied.

Bund Shanghai Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

11. Bund Shanghai Restaurant

7.5
640 Jackson St (btwn Grant Ave & Kearny St), San Francisco, CA
Shanghai Restaurant · Chinatown · 59 tips and reviews

Catarina L.Catarina Lai: probably the best and the most authentic shanghainese restaurant in #SanFran ... something different & you'll like: crab & meat dumplings (real crab meat & lots) ... u can thank me later :p

Joe G.Joe Gremillion: Pork in garlic sauce is excellent, said the xiao long bao, and sweet and sour soup. This is a fantastic place for near authentic food that has not been "westernized."

Tim M.Tim Messerschmidt: Authentic and affordable restaurant in Chinatown. Their chicken and beef dishes were amazing!

Mandalay is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

12. Mandalay

8.8
4348 California St (at 6th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · 123 tips and reviews

FarnazFarnaz: My mom is from Burma, so I can safely say that this place has authentic Burmese food! Try the Moo Hin Nga (Fish Chowder) and the Ong No Kaw Soi (Coconut Chicken Soup). Very flavorful dishes.

Nirmal U.Nirmal Utwani: I tried the Green Tea Salad (the authentic one without lettuce) and it was the best Asian salad I have ever had. I also tried the Mango Chicken which was good. Try an authentic tea for sure.

Raymond L.Raymond Li: Best Burmese food. Tea leaf salad is authentic. Black peppercorns er soup is our favorite

Rooster & Rice is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

13. Rooster & Rice

7.8
2211 Filbert St (Fillmore St.), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Union Street · 21 tips and reviews

Kimling L.Kimling Lam: Get the original and a side of the house made habanero pepper hot sauce. Don't forget your sipping broth! Authentic chicken & rice shop

Jenny U.Jenny Ung: "The Original" delicious & authentic, including the chicken broth on the side, with the Habeñero sauce. It's not cheap, but quality & taste makes it worth the price. Big portion made me full all day!

Dave J.Dave Jensen: The khoa mun gai is delicious and authentic! Try it with a soft boiled egg.

Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

14. Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

8.7
619 Taylor St (at Cosmo Pl), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 444 tips and reviews

Eric B.Eric Bell: Old, authentic Japanese restaurant with a solid chef. Prepare for a wait to get in.

Vanessa G.Vanessa Gonzalez: Lo mejor de lo mejor. Auténtico japonés. No dejes de pedir el atún de entrada. Rollo mi favorito el jumping tuna. Pide el alcatraz también. Pasa lleno así que toma tu tuneo para la fila. Lo vale.

Gregory S.Gregory Singh: Excellent Food in authentic japaneese kitchen. A must to visit and try the daily menu

Dragon Beaux 俏龍軒 is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in San Francisco.

15. Dragon Beaux 俏龍軒

8.5
5700 Geary Blvd (at 21st Ave), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 74 tips and reviews

Caro S.Caro Schiefer: Great selection of food, very tasty and authentic. Nearly 90% of Chinese people ate here...

Bridget G.Bridget Gael: Best dim sum in the city. The bbq pork buns are to die for. Get all of the dumplings. Truly authentic, tasty, and very well priced.

Jenny J.Jenny J: Probably the fanciest dim sum place in the city. A wide selection of items on the menu too. Baked pork buns won my heart ❤️