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Four Kings

$30 and under

Chinese

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2 people

Mar 28, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Lively
Innovative

## Four Kings: A Nostalgic Journey Through Cantonese Cuisine Step into Four Kings and be transported to a vibrant world of nostalgia and flavor. This San Francisco gem, helmed by chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long, serves up a modern take on Cantonese cuisine, infused with the chefs' personal memories and a playful spirit. The atmosphere is electric, with 90s Cantopop tunes filling the air and retro Hong Kong memorabilia adorning the walls. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary artistry firsthand, as chefs prepare dishes like the signature **fried squab** and the innovative **mapo spaghetti**. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors and unexpected combinations. Start with the **XO escargot with milk bread**, a decadent treat that will leave you wanting more. For a taste of tradition, try the **Hong Kong black peppered steak**, cooked to perfection and bursting with savory notes. Vegetarians will delight in the **garlic pea shoots**, a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the freshest ingredients. Four Kings is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to gather with friends, share delicious food, and reminisce about the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. So come hungry, come curious,

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Executive chef: Mike Long & Franky Ho

From the OpenTable editors: Drop a pin in Chinatown for your mapo spaghetti needs—the playful Four Kings pop-up now has a permanent address. Watch chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long prepare crowd favorites like fried squab and chili crisp pig head in an open kitchen in the lively dining room, complete with retro '90s and Y2K Hong Kong memorabilia and a Cantopop soundtrack.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 688-1500
Website
https://www.itsfourkings.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
710 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1803
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Cross street
Commercial between Kearny and Grant. Nearby garage at Portsmouth Square.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Located in the heart of Chinatown, Four Kings is convenient to reach by Muni or BART (Montgomery St. Station is a 12-minutes walk via Sansome St. and Commercial St.).
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 171 people are saying

Four Kings reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Chinese
San Francisco
Hot spot

Review summary

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Four Kings offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing flavors" and "fantastic food." The restaurant's creative Cantonese fusion dishes like "XO escargot" and "mapo spaghetti" stand out. Despite being a "hard reservation to get," its "attentive service" and unique atmosphere make it worth the effort.

171 Reviews

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Zach VIP
San Francisco7 reviews
3.0
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Tried over half the menu. Can't find anything I love here. You'll have a fine meal, but don't expect to be blown away - the hype is unreal on this place.
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Jennifer
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Solid spot, food was good but unfortunately 1.5hrs after opening they were out of about 5 items on the menu including the squab.
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Frank VIP
San Francisco52 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A tough reservation to grab, bbut very well worth it. Our third visit, first when Four Kings was a popup, then soon after opening (easy reservations!), and now wild popularity. But still amazing in all respects.
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Utkarsh
Las Vegas2 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Easy skip on the food part, I have no idea why this place is hyped up on the internet. But that’s San Francisco for you.
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Jamie VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious dishes and amazing experience as always.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We arrived for 9.30 reservation but all of the dish we would like to try it already sold out. Service was perfect , server understand their drink and menu very well expaination. Food was moderation maybe we did not try the stuff that already sold out. Don't like mango pudding taste like medicine fo me but love the icecream that serve with it. Only thing that i would come back for is their highball, very refresh and dilicious. People who sat next to us order berry pudding for desert and looks yummy.
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Shannon
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not worth the hype. Too busy, too loud and too expensive….
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hokkian fried rice is the best thing I've eaten in a long time. Must get
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Suzanne
Sydney8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A hard reservation to get for an early seating but worth it. Had a great meal and service was exceptional. The stand out dish was the escargot, something you would not see in most Chinese restaurants. The squab had nice crisp skin, like on peking duck, but was a bit greasy. Overall, a very enjoyable meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food. Ambiance is fine but nothing extraordinary. Service is good.
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Four Kings is rated 4.7 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 51 times today

710 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1803

Additional information

Cross street
Commercial between Kearny and Grant. Nearby garage at Portsmouth Square.
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Located in the heart of Chinatown, Four Kings is convenient to reach by Muni or BART (Montgomery St. Station is a 12-minutes walk via Sansome St. and Commercial St.).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.itsfourkings.com/
Phone number
(415) 688-1500

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