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Four Kings, San Francisco, CA
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Four Kings

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$30 and under
Chinese
710 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1803

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 44 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,

Why they're an Icon

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, Sun 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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.).

What 189 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Chinese

  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

Review summary

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Four Kings offers a "youthful and energetic" ambiance reminiscent of 80s Hong Kong, with dishes described as "amazing" and "inspired." Highlights include the "silky smooth" Beef Chow Fun and "out of this world" Scallop Vermicelli. While occasionally salty, the "attentive" service and vibrant atmosphere make it a "must-try" dining destination.

189 Reviews
  1. Danny VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They were sold out of everything and honesty the food we did have was not good at all

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  2. George

    Miami1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    No food available at a 9pm booking, we just had to eat what was left 🤷‍♂️

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  3. Sara

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, I understand now why it take so long to get a reservation.

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  4. Beebe

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming restaurant with warm attentive staff. Osmanthus Lemon Highball was great. Popcorn Chicken and Snap Peas were tasty. Mango Custard was a wonderful finish to the meal. Highly recommend this gem in Chinatown.

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  5. Kesa VIP

    San Francisco28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I know Four Kings was chosen as the #2 Spot in the Chronicle Top 100 but I must say a tie for #1 spot is more like it! The food is amazing! So many flavors and new ways to prepare food! Even the free peanuts and cucumber salad were Devine! The Salt and Pepper Squid Skewers were not only beautiful to look at but delicious! The Mapo Spaghetti was like eating an Asian flavored carbonara. So creamy and spicy. Loved the Beef Chow Fun! Again the noodles were sliky smooth and the perfectly salted beef was perfectly cooked. The beauty of the night and maybe my most favorite was the Scallop Vermicelli! So beautifully presented and was so yummy to taste! I wish I ordered 4 of them! Last the high balls and Lambrusco were wonderful compliments to this amazing food! To top it all off the staff was fantastic! All the food arrived hot and quickly. And the staff were so nice and enjoying everyone’s experience. This is definitely one of San Francisco’s new gem! 

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  6. Benjamin VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first time to four kings. Great team and awesome food. Awesome ambience with lots of nostalgia. Staff is attentive and engaging. Already shared this with others to come back again. Very well done

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  7. Michelle

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Looked forward to this dinner since it was difficult to secure reservations and it was my wife and my first date night out since we had a newborn a couple months ago. We arrived 15 min late (newborn) and were told our table was already given away, though they had counter seats available (not sure why they couldn’t have seated walk-ins there instead of our reserved table). The crab special was already sold out by 6:30, but we weren’t too bummed since it was a bit pricey $125. We got the sichuan cabbage, popcorn chicken, green beans, clay pot rice and ma po spaghetti. Nothing spectacular, felt overpriced for the dishes. Thought the veggies were the best and cooked well but everything was a bit salty. Was overall quite disappointed with our experience tonight, don’t see us going back.

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  8. Christopher

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Service was quick and direct. Vibe was solid

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  9. Michelle

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe 10/10. The food was excellent but pricey. The service was on point.

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  10. David VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth the wait and felt like I was in Central HKG!

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Four Kings is rated 4.7 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 44 times today
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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, Sun 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 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
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