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Dabao - Reviews

135 4th St FC03, 90110 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
663

Reviews

80.7%

Satisfaction

89

negative

39

neutral

535

positive

What people say about Dabao

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Xaviera
Review date: 10/30/2025
10
Best Singaporean Food in the Bay Area!
My experience at this restaurant was hands down the best for Singaporean food in the Bay Area. The food truly reminded me of home. Every dish, including the Chicken Rice, Bee Hoon, Dry Laksa, and desserts, was absolutely delicious. The service from Em was also amazing!
  • Singaporean food10
  • Chicken Rice10
  • Bee Hoon10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
V Y.
Review date: 10/30/2025
9
Amazing Singaporean Food, Great Value!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I enjoyed the amazing Singaporean dishes, which were served in big portions. The meal was definitely worth the price. Thank you for bringing a taste of home to the bay!
  • Singaporean dishes10
  • big portions9
  • worth the price10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
White D.
Review date: 10/21/2025
7
Legit Char Kway Teow, Service Lacking
I visited this restaurant because I was missing Singaporean food. After a great experience in Chinatown and a major letdown in Japantown, I was half scared this would be a disappointment. Turns out, the char kway teow here is pretty legit. I asked for wok-hey, which they delivered. I'm used to the rice noodle-only version, but this one is half yellow noodles, which adds a different texture, though I still prefer rice noodles more. So, 5 stars for the food. Less stars for service because they forgot to give me my prawns, so I spent the whole meal wondering why this dish was just noodles (i. E. , had no 料). As usual, the meal portion in the US is big. I think the price of $20 is fair considering it's SF and not Malaysia or Singapore. I miss my Penang CKT, so this hits the spot for now.
  • char kway teow9
  • wok-hey8
  • rice noodle6
  • prawns2
  • service3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
JL H.
Review date: 10/12/2025
9
Authentic Singaporean Food Reminds Me of Home!
As a Singaporean, I was craving authentic Singaporean food and this place delivered! I ordered the Laksa, Nasi Lemak, and Tahu Goreng, and they were all excellent, truly reminding me of home. The laksa sauce was incredibly thick and flavorful, and the chicken in the Nasi Lemak was an upgraded version of what we typically get in Singapore. I also loved the sambal, which I suspect is homemade. While I don't usually eat Tahu Goreng, this version was nicely fried and served with a black bean sauce, shredded cucumber, and nuts – I would definitely order it again! The prices are quite reasonable for the area, especially compared to other options in the food court. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be back to try more dishes.
  • Laksa10
  • Nasi Lemak chicken9
  • sambal9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Howard A.
Review date: 09/25/2025
10
Exceptional Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was exceptionally great. The food was outstanding, and the people were very nice and helpful in finding what I wanted. They also have great vegan options.
  • food10
  • people9
  • helpful9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Christopher M.
Review date: 09/22/2025
9
A Gem with Delicious Comfort Food
My experience at this downtown restaurant was fantastic. It's a true gem with a fantastic chef and a simple, well-executed menu. Thankfully, they are now open for dinner most evenings. Everything I've tried on the menu has been a winner and prepared with love. The chicken rice is an ultimate comfort food and simple meal for me, and the version here is great.
  • fantastic chef10
  • menu9
  • chicken rice9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Li K. L.
Review date: 09/21/2025
9
Fantastic Singaporean Food Nearby!
I can't believe we have such good and honestly reasonably priced Singaporean food right here, not out in a faraway suburb only accessible by car. The food was excellent, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was great. It's a fantastic find!
  • Singaporean food9
  • price9
  • food9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Mike
Review date: 09/21/2025
2
Horrible Singapore Event Experience
My experience at the Singapore event was a horrible job. There was a line around the block, and food pickup was taking a full hour.
  • line around the block2
  • food pickup1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Asana B.
Review date: 09/17/2025
2
Overpriced and Greasy Noodle Dish
My experience at this restaurant, located in the food court of the AMC and Target building, was disappointing. I found the food to be overpriced for what it is worth. The noodle dish I ordered was simple and only contained two pieces of shrimp. It was drenched in an extremely heavy sauce that was both greasy and sugary. Due to these factors, I cannot recommend this dish or restaurant.
  • noodle dish2
  • shrimp2
  • heavy sauce1
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Jennifer J.
Review date: 09/15/2025
9
Great Food and Service at Dabao!
I recently had a great experience at Dabao. The service was exceptional, with Kim being incredibly friendly and attentive, which truly made the visit enjoyable. The food was also really good, described as flavorful and fresh, and it came out quick. It's definitely a spot I’d come back to!
  • service10
  • food9

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