See all
65 photos

Utopia Cafe Restaurant

Chinese Restaurant$$$$

Chinatown, San Francisco

Save

6.1^/10

ratings

The experts at Epicurious and SFist recommend this place
"Great salt and pepper calamari and pork and oyster clay pot."(9 Tips)
"Also try their salt and pepper chicken wings."(3 Tips)
"Also noteworthy: shrimp-filled wontons in noodle soup."(2 Tips)
"A bit off the beaten track, authentic Chinese food!"(2 Tips)

22 Tips and reviews

Filter:

salt and pepper
wontons
good for a quick meal
beef
pork
meats
eggs
bacon
(3 more)

Sort:

Popular
Recent

William BuApril 1, 2014
"~ If you plan on going to the Utopia Cafe for some Clay Pot Rice you gotta try the MINCED BEEF RICE W/RAW EGG IN CLAY POT its my favorite at the Utopia Café at the San Francisco Chinatown Area ~"
Go Find AliceJuly 20, 2018
Super authentic Cantonese food! Strongly recommend. Huge portions too. Order the braised beef tendon or any of their noodles
herm pugayNovember 3, 2014
I was at the grand opening downstairs, the stage show for vaudeville style talent, it was good. But upstairs, the food is was good like the shrimp and mushroom porridge that I like
SFistJanuary 27, 2015
This Chinatown cafeteria has landed more than once on 7x7's Big Eat list for their salted fish and minced pork claypot. Also try their salt and pepper chicken wings. Read more
Emily LeungMay 16, 2012
Get the standard: chinese sausage & preserved duck clay pot rice; the fat of the chinese bacon makes the rice delicious. Use the soy sparingly, mix, & make sure to scrape/eat the crunchy bits!
Sonja BojkoFebruary 18, 2023
Easy and tasty food. Guests are mostly from the neighborhood. Friendly service. Cash only!
EpicuriousAugust 25, 2010
Venture down a tiny alley to find this Chinatown gem, then continue your adventure with a clay pot - the crust is irresistable! Also noteworthy: shrimp-filled wontons in noodle soup.
CamiliaJuly 20, 2021
Beef brisket wonton Udon 👍
_January 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The clay pot here is cheap and delicious! Way better than Capital up the street.
Ben BergsteinMay 27, 2013
Tucked in under the painted balconies on Waverly. The fried rice is very delicate, very unique.
Ana Laura BerdugoSeptember 12, 2013
The vegetables noodles are a great option for vegetarians! Loved them! ❤
Leland WongOctober 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Nine dragons mural in the staircase by local s artist Leland Wong. Must see!
Estefanía López DefloryJune 13, 2014
A bit off the beaten track, authentic Chinese food! A good alternative to avoid tourist traps.
Sanjive KhoslaSeptember 14, 2010
Great salt and pepper calamari and pork and oyster clay pot. Portions are large and good value.
Michael Villalobos GomezAugust 31, 2014
Chow mein tastes great, fried rice is meh (too much vegetables).
Thomas LApril 9, 2014
Tofu fish Claypot
Matt McGeeJuly 4, 2015
Clay pot rice dishes
Cathy SongFebruary 25, 2015
Lame expressionless sevice. Nothing stellar about the food. Won't be coming back.
ltrainJuly 15, 2010
Gotta have the salted and pepper fish...
John RobertsApril 20, 2010
Pot Stickers are FANTASTIC here.
Rafael MoralesMarch 22, 2010
Try a clay pot here!
Annie RonderoJune 14, 2021
Muy rico y limpio

65 Photos

Planning a trip to San Francisco?

Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.

Utopia Cafe Restaurant

Related Searches

You might also like

Places people like to go after Utopia Cafe Restaurant

Appears on 35 lists

Top places in the area

Is this your business? Claim it now.