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Spicy King - Reviews

65 Waverly Pl, 94108 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
522

Reviews

64.8%

Satisfaction

148

negative

36

neutral

338

positive

What people say about Spicy King

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Sarah L.
Review date: 10/04/2025
10
Favorite Sichuan Spot in Chinatown!
This place is our favorite Sichuan food in China Town! It is spicy and numbing but sooooo good. The food is exceptional, delivering that authentic spicy and numbing Sichuan flavor we love. It's a must-visit for anyone craving delicious Chinese cuisine.
  • Sichuan food10
  • spicy and numbing10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Ray S.
Review date: 09/21/2025
10
Fast Service, Amazing Food, Loved Decor
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The service was incredibly fast. I found the food to be awakening and authentic. I also loved the decor. I highly recommend this place.
  • service10
  • food10
  • decor10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Anna S.
Review date: 09/20/2025
6
Good Food, Poor Service & Cold Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was quite good and served in large portions. However, the service was a significant drawback, as the staff could barely speak English. The restaurant's furniture felt cheap, and the overall atmosphere was cold, making for an uncomfortable dining experience.
  • food8
  • large portions8
  • service2
  • furniture2
  • atmosphere2
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Arthur B.
Review date: 09/11/2025
2
Bland Sichuan Food, Service Okay
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing, primarily due to the food. For a Sichuan restaurant, the dishes were surprisingly bland. I wondered if they had run out of peppers. If the food was the only factor, I would not recommend this place. The service, however, was rated a 5 out of 5, and the atmosphere received a 3 out of 5.
  • peppers5
  • service5
  • atmosphere3
  • food2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Acid M.
Review date: 09/07/2025
1
Mapo Tofu Disaster - Avoid!
I ordered the Mapo Tofu the other day and unfortunately, I had to throw it away. It had an extremely strong fresh fish smell. I'm not sure what happened, but it made me want to throw up just thinking about it. I highly discourage anyone from going. Ew.
  • Mapo Tofu1
  • fresh fish smell1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Alon R.
Review date: 08/12/2025
10
Fantastic Food and Service!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The food and service were both excellent. I especially recommend the Sauteed Sliced Lamb with Pepper, which was absolutely delicious.
  • food10
  • service10
  • Sauteed Sliced Lamb with Pepper10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Ludovic A. -.
Review date: 08/11/2025
9
Wonderful Experience, Underrated Restaurant!
What a great experience I had at this restaurant! I believe it deserves a much better rating. The sautéed beef was simply wonderful ☺️.
  • sautéed beef10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Arthur V. W.
Review date: 08/05/2025
10
Addictive Szechuan Flavors in Chinatown
My experience at this restaurant is a mandatory stop whenever I'm in Chinatown. The spicy beef soup is one of the best dishes I've had in the city, and it's a must-get. If you're worried about not being able to handle the spice, don't worry. Nothing is crazy spicy, but everything packs some good heat and the perfect amount of Szechuan flavors to make it addictive.
  • spicy beef soup10
  • good heat8
  • Szechuan flavors10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Jijon J.
Review date: 08/01/2025
8
Great Food, Higher Price
My experience at this restaurant was marked by very good food, which received a perfect score. However, diners should be prepared for the price, as it's a bit higher than one might expect. The service was rated highly, and the atmosphere was pleasant with moderate noise.
  • food10
  • price6
  • service8
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
JF H.
Review date: 07/24/2025
10
Great food and awesome service!
My friends and I had a really good experience at this restaurant on Saturday. The food was delicious and the service was awesome. We also enjoyed the atmosphere, rating it a 5 out of 5.
  • food10
  • service10
  • atmosphere10

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