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1801 Alemany Blvd, 94112 San Francisco
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- $21–$30
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8
Good Food, Worth a Return Visit
I pass by this place daily on my commute and have been wanting to try it out. My experience was positive overall. The food is good, and most of the servings are just right for the price.
However, the Mongolian beef had an unbalanced onion to beef ratio. The shrimp fried rice was a bit bland, but the chow mein made up for it. The salt and pepper pork was spot on, though I think it would have been better with a sauce for dipping.
Despite minor points, I'd come back.
- food7
- servings8
- chow mein8
- Mongolian beef3
- shrimp fried rice4
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Friends
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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9
Excellent Chinese with Diverse Options
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. It's one of the better/best Chinese restaurants in the area that I know of. I was impressed by the good variety of dishes that go beyond the typical southern Chinese offerings often found in the US.
I highly recommend trying the eggs and tomatoes noodles, the beef pancake, the dough ball stir fry dishes, the chicken fried rice, the garlic pea sprouts, and the eggplant. I'm sure many other dishes are also good, as I haven't had the chance to try them all yet.
- Chinese restaurants9
- variety of dishes9
- eggs and tomatoes noodles9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
9
Authentic Beijing Flavors with a Minor Oil Issue
Beijing Restaurant delivers a truly satisfying Chinese dining experience! 🥢🔥 Their Kong Bao Chicken is splendid—perfectly balanced with heat, sweetness, and crunch, despite the oil being a bit too much 🐔🌶️. The beef is tender and flavorful, while the eggplant is silky and rich, soaking up all the delicious sauce.
🥩🍆 Every dish is thoughtfully prepared and bursting with authentic flavor. A must-try for lovers of classic Beijing-style cuisine! Five to six free parking spots next to the restaurant.
- Kong Bao Chicken8
- beef9
- eggplant9
- oil4
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- Food Exploration
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- Solo Dinner
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- Solo
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- Dine-in
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- Moderate (16–30 min.)
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- Quiet
9
Delicious Soups, Rice Plates, and Great Value
I really enjoy their soups and Rice Plates. The menu is extensive, offering so many options, which allows us to try new things every time we visit. So far, everything we've tried has been delicious.
The portions are also a good size, and we often have extra to take home. The service has been sufficient on every visit, and our food was prepared quickly. It was super satisfying!
- soups9
- Rice Plates9
- menu9
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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Disappointing Change in Ownership
My experience at this restaurant has unfortunately declined significantly since the change in ownership. Previously, it was my favorite spot for authentic northern Chinese food in San Francisco, the go-to place for classic northern dishes. However, under the new ownership, it has transformed into just another below-average Cantonese restaurant.
It's shocking that they continue to operate under the original name, Beijing Restaurant, as they clearly lack understanding in the kitchen, despite using the old menu. For instance, a dish I ordered, which was supposed to feature three types of meat, arrived with only two, and one was incorrect according to the menu description. To further attract customers, they've displayed photos of traditional northern Chinese dishes, but this is pointless when the food itself fails to deliver.
It feels like a total scam.
- authentic northern Chinese food2
- classic northern dishes2
- kitchen2
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- Casual Outing
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- Dine-in
6
Rude Staff Member, Otherwise Nice
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. While it's a nice restaurant overall, the main issue was a specific Chinese man wearing glasses. He was very rude and provided no customer service at all.
He even snatched a pen out of my hand after I finished using it. He was very mean and rude. I would recommend visiting on Mondays when there is a nice lady working there.
Thank you, but not to that disrespectful man.
- nice lady9
- customer service1
- staff member1
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- Food Exploration
10
Exceeded Expectations, Delicious Food!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food was incredibly flavorful and fresh. I was so impressed that I will definitely be coming back!
- food10
Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Casual Outing
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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Worst Service, Mediocre Food
My experience at this restaurant was largely negative due to the worst service I've ever encountered. The food was mediocre. The server provided the bare minimum and then attempted to demand a tip at the end, claiming it was a mandatory dine-in service fee and pointing to a tip guide after the bill was already paid.
- food2
- service1
- server1
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
9
Excellent Boiled Fish and Service!
My experience at the restaurant was excellent. The 沸腾水煮魚 Sichuan Boiled Fish was superb, and I absolutely loved the taste. The service was also great.
I will definitely bring my wife here next time, 100%!
- Sichuan Boiled Fish10
- service9
Price per Person
- $31–$40
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- Food Exploration
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- Friends
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
9
Authentic Flavors and Great Value!
My friend brought me to Beijing Restaurant, and I ordered 大盤鸡腰带麵 Braised Chicken with Flat Noodles and 椒鹽里脊 Salt And Pepper Pork. Both dishes were super authentic and packed with flavor, instantly becoming my favorites. The restaurant also offers good service, a great price, and a convenient parking lot.
I'd definitely come back again! Highly recommend!
- 大盤鸡腰带麵 Braised Chicken with Flat Noodles10
- 椒鹽里脊 Salt And Pepper Pork10
- good service8
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