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Taste of Fusion - Reviews

3497 Balboa St, 94121 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
217

Reviews

63.6%

Satisfaction

58

negative

21

neutral

138

positive

What people say about Taste of Fusion

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Mary V.
Review date: 08/06/2025
9
Surprisingly Good Midweek Lunch Find
My experience during a midweek late lunch was a surprisingly good find. We thoroughly enjoyed the dim sum, with the har gow being particularly noteworthy for its brimming prawns. The service was super, provided by a couple of lovely women. We are eager to try it again.
  • dim sum8
  • har gow9
  • prawns9
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Fendi S.
Review date: 07/06/2025
2
Disappointing Lunch Experience
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The special lunch menu with affordable prices that was displayed on the window was not offered when I dined in. The food was neither authentic nor fusion. I will not be coming back.
  • special lunch menu2
  • affordable prices2
  • food3
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Cindi S.
Review date: 06/29/2025
10
Wonderful Birthday Celebration at Taste of Fusion
We celebrated a milestone birthday here with family and extended family. Everyone raved that the food was delicious, the service was great, and the atmosphere was clean, bright and open. A special thank you to Gordon, who ensured this day ran without a hitch. We would definitely recommend Taste of Fusion.
  • food10
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Rod M.
Review date: 03/20/2025
10
Taste of Fusion: Exceptional Dim Sum Experience
My experience at Taste of Fusion was fantastic, serving some of the best dim sum I've ever had. Every dish we tried was amazing, from the classics to the more unique offerings. The BBQ pork puff buns were an absolute standout, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory. We also enjoyed the har gow, sui mai, steamed meatball, soup dumplings, beef chow fun, pork spare ribs, and Portuguese egg tarts – everything was delicious. The flavors were spot on, the textures were just right, and the quality of ingredients truly shone through. If you're seeking top-tier dim sum, I highly recommend Taste of Fusion. I can't wait to go back!
  • dim sum10
  • BBQ pork puff buns10
  • flavors10
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Chris K.
Review date: 02/02/2025
2
Slow Service and Questionable Ethics
My recent dining experience at Taste of Fusion was unfortunately unsatisfactory. While the food was acceptable, the service was shockingly slow. We waited over 40 minutes for our first dish, and many other customers appeared equally frustrated by the unreasonable wait times. For a Chinese restaurant, where speed is usually valued, this was unacceptable; they clearly need more kitchen staff. The most disappointing aspect was the captain's questionable ethical behavior. After our meal, we saw other tables receiving a soup-like dessert. When we inquired, the captain claimed they were running low and would see if they could spare some. Later, our waiter asked if our portion was sufficient and offered more, a blatant contradiction that felt dismissive and dishonest. Overall, incredibly slow service and questionable staff behavior marred my visit, embodying some negative stereotypes of Chinese-run establishments. Good luck if you dine here; you'll need it.
  • food6
  • service2
  • wait time1
  • kitchen staff2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
w L.
Review date: 11/30/2024
5
Standard Dim Sum, Some Hits and Misses
My experience at this dim sum restaurant was like many others. The food was standard, with some items being better than others. I specifically don't recommend the pumpkin with fish dumpling. The reviewer metadata indicates a meal type of Lunch, a price per person of $20–30, and ratings of 3 for Service and Atmosphere, and 3 for Food.
  • standard food5
  • pumpkin with fish dumpling2
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Lara B.
Review date: 11/19/2024
2
Disorganized and No Phone Orders
My experience at the restaurant was disappointing. I called a few times with no option to order over the phone. Upon arriving, the restaurant appeared very disorganized. I did not order and left.
  • phone orders2
  • restaurant organization3
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
moneygotme123
Review date: 11/04/2024
3
Expensive food, small portions, poor service
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. While the foods were decent, they were expensive and the portions were small, especially when compared to a nearby establishment. I also didn't feel any happiness from the servers.
  • foods6
  • expensive2
  • small portions3
  • servers2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Moderate (16–30 min.)
Kathleen V.
Review date: 10/24/2024
9
Delicious Lunch with Friends
My experience at this restaurant was great! We came here on a Monday for lunch with a bunch of friends. One friend who used to live in the area recommended it. We ordered 6 different items to share, and they were all tasty. The food was excellent, with very fresh vegetables and lean meats. The sauces were also delicious. It wasn't too busy for a Monday lunch hour. The bar area looked great, and I can imagine it gets lively on evenings and weekends. Overall, a very satisfying lunch.
  • food10
  • vegetables9
  • meats9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Loud
Ray O.
Review date: 10/20/2024
8
Delicious Food, Friendly Staff, Noisy Atmosphere
My experience at this neighborhood restaurant was largely positive. The food was delicious, and the staff was very friendly, contributing to a great service experience. The atmosphere was rated a 4, but the noise level was a bit too much for my liking, which was the only downside. Overall, it's a great spot for lunch, especially for vegetarians, with a dedicated menu.
  • food10
  • staff10
  • Vegetarian offerings9
  • noise3

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