Beijing 49er - Reviews

I wish negative stars were a feature, because that’s what I would give. My dining experience was terrible. They gave us everything we didn’t want and nothing we actually wanted. The food was bizarre; who cuts up bananas and puts them on a plate with 2 fried dumplings and oily fried nuts? I make better girl dinners 5 cocktails in.

We visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening with a small group, hoping to find quality Chinese food for a family-style meal. We were initially drawn in by a deal for potstickers. The restaurant offered a warm towel to clean our hands, which was a nice touch, and the staff was fairly friendly, even providing an extra appetizer for our group. However, the food itself was mediocre and lacked good quality. The hot and sour soup had large globs of gel and was not flavorful. While the steamed dumplings were the best dish – warm and delicious – the main courses like Szechwan beef, kung pao, and General Tso's chicken lacked flavor and seemed off. The portion sizes were smaller than expected for our group of five, leaving us still hungry by the end of the meal. The price of a small Tsing Tao beer at $9 felt excessive for the restaurant's atmosphere. We were told Sapporo might offer a discount, but only on the first round, and our waitress ignored our inquiry about still getting it. Two rounds of beer for our group cost $100. To top it off, a 20% gratuity was added without notification. Overall, there are much better options in Chinatown, and I would not recommend this restaurant.

Unfortunately, we also fell for the advertising on the street (one should know better, good restaurants don't hand out flyers on the street!). In short, it was not only inedible, it was old and disgusting. Not to mention the plastic cutlery. Something like this should be closed, shame on you!

My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. While the staff were overly nice, the reality of the meal did not match expectations. We ordered family portions, but were given normal portions instead. The plates provided were small, akin to teacups. Unfortunately, the food was not good, which was especially surprising given the expectation of good Chinese cuisine in Chinatown. I can confidently say I will never eat there again.

We were expecting authentic dim sum dishes but we were extremely disappointed! The flavor of the food was not tasty, some dishes were cold and had an old food taste to it. The food bill was written in Chinese so we had no idea what we were being charged. We had 5 people and the 25% tip was automatically added to the bill without letting us know. We had to verify about the charges before paying the bill. They gave us cheap junk gifts at the end of our meal. DO NOT eat here!

My experience at this Chinese restaurant was exceptional. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is excellent. The owner is a standout, described as the best and very handsome. He enjoys sharing the story of the Chinese restaurant with customers and offers free gifts, always appearing happy. The restaurant, Beijing 49er, is affordable and the food is beautifully colored. I strongly encourage everyone to visit our Chinese restaurant in Chinatown to support us.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was solid, and the atmosphere was amazing. I was particularly impressed by the beautiful historic and storied decor and the AWESOME balcony overlooking the park. The service was incredible, with friendly staff and owners. They shared that it’s the city’s only four-story restaurant, which is a unique fact. Overall, a highly enjoyable visit.

My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. I found myself using plastic cutlery and plastic cups. The food was burnt, and the overall meal was very expensive. I felt like I fell for a trap. The staff talked a lot, but it didn't lead to a good experience. I would suggest going to the restaurant across the street instead, as it's better.

My experience at this restaurant was very positive, especially regarding the service. The staff engaged in lots of interactions with our group and were very accommodating to our large party. The food and atmosphere were also excellent, both receiving a perfect score.

My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The location is super cute with a nice, tiny balcony seating area. The service was fast and polite initially. While the food isn't fancy, it's tasty and the overall experience was enjoyable, despite feeling a bit touristy and cheesy. However, the end of the meal was significantly soured by issues with the bill. We encountered surprise charges, including an unannounced "SF Mandate" fee, which felt deceptive as it wasn't posted beforehand. They also quietly included the tip without upfront notification, which is not ideal. When I tried to address these billing concerns, the staff became very dismissive, talking over me loudly and rudely. Although they did try to rectify a small overpayment, the overall experience was off-putting at the end, which is a shame because up until then, we enjoyed the cute location and serviceable food, particularly the spicy beef.