Hang Ah Tea Room
San Francisco
At a glance
Hang Ah Tea Room offers an authentic taste of Hong Kong-style dim sum in the historic setting of San Francisco's Chinatown. Known as the oldest dim sum spot in the United States, it provides a welcoming atmosphere that is ideal for family gatherings, friendly meet-ups, and cultural explorations. The restaurant is celebrated for its extensive range of dim sum offerings and classic Cantonese dishes that have remained true to their origins over generations. The decor reflects a blend of historic charm and cultural richness, creating an inviting environment that transports diners to a different time and place. Guests can indulge in an array of traditional dim sum items that maintain genuine flavors, offering an authentic Cantonese home cooking experience. Whether guests are longtime locals or visitors exploring San Francisco, Hang Ah Tea Room stands as a testament to the enduring popularity and timeless appeal of Cantonese culinary traditions.
Reviews
Overpriced even for SF. The worst scallion pancake I have ever had in my life. Pork rib was greasy. The fried turnip cake and bok choy were good though. We never got our water refilled.
This place is really cool because it is the first Dim Sum in the United States (since 1920). It was packed out on the Saturday afternoon that we arrived (which is always a good sign). Our server was attentive, friendly, and was helpful with suggestions. We got pork pot stickers, shrimp dumplings, and bbq pork bao - everything was awesome and served hot and fresh. Definitely give this place a try!
one of the best dim sum restaurants in town. really love the chili sauce, since the taste was quite similar like Indomie Fried Noodle. Since I really enjoyed it, I ordered the chili sauce for take home. At the same time, really recommended the Black Gold Egg Custard Bun, since there was plenty egg yolk paste inside. I went during the Friday Evening, so I didn’t need to wait to be seated. the waiter and waitress were kind and friendly. The service was fast, and there were restrooms for customers. There wasn’t any difference wether you paid with cash or credit card.
I was visiting San Francisco with my fiance, we decided to try this out and we were extremely happy! It's in China town so finding a place to park is a mission at times. We ordered soup dumplings and Chow fun. Extremely authentic Cantonese food. The surver was helpful and friendly, the environment is filled with history. It's not fancy, its authentic. Go try it out if you like this type of food!
