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4.0 of 5 stars.
How did it take me this long to post a review for Ton Kiang (insert: waaay to darn long). This place is a few blocks from me, which means I am here all the time due to my bar studies (not the alcohol…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of the best Dim Sum spot in the Bay Area. Great atmosphere. A bit high on the price but the freshness of their Dim Sum is well worth it. Better call for reservation because this place…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a Dim Sum junky who is a now dating a loyal Ton Kiang patron. As a result I have been there for lunch or dinner no less than fifteen times. After extensive sampling I can say that while the dim…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch and glad the wait was really about 15 mins as stated, comparing with Yank Sing that could be well over 45 mins. Overall Dim Sum was pretty delicious and on the lighter side (not as…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ton Kiang is an excellent "Introduction to Chinese Food" restaurant for those not initiated into the more eclectic and bizarre regions of dim sum eating. Food is fine. Dim sum is better then average.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent dim sum and reasonable price!! Many shrimp dishes which we love so we were happy
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Exactly what one would expect from an Americanized Chinese establishment--AT BEST DECENT food for some ridiculous price. Yah, I'd have to pass. I'm not paying $10 for string beans. They are not magical…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give this place one star for being clean. Another star for being "first time dim sum eater" friendly. (I've taken 'those' friends here).
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
GROSS DIM SUM. Just as bad as City View. But this place is dirtier so I take away one star,
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for breakfast on a Sunday morning around 9:30am and it was great! Get there early as it can get busy for the post church crowd. We ordered all kinds of food. Pot stickers were absolutely…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Ton Kiang for as long as i remember, my family loves to go there for dinner and yes we have been there for lunch too. Ever since Mayflower on 27th Ave and Geary changed ownership.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After signing the lease to our new flat we decide to get some dim-sum. My roommate suggested a place but didn't know the address for it. "It's a place that's green tiles in the front. They serve food…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard about this place for years and read about it in the Chronicle (Top 100), so I thought I would try it out. I don't understand what all of the hype is about. There was nothing extraordinary…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here just because my husband used to live nearby and like to think of the good old days. I don't get the attraction of this place. The food is just your typical dim sum at best. The selection…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came for lunch today with my mom. It wasn't the first time but I haven't been here for awhile and wanted to try it again and then Yelp it. We had chicken feet, hai gui, pork short ribs, spicy…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ton Kiang has been a fixture in my life since the very beginning, back when it was located in the location next door to its current building. As a child my sister and I would spend the first 10-15…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for dim sum but can get very busy, they also serve really nice dinners.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay dim sum. Not horrible, not great and by no means "authentic." Perfect, however, if you're looking for something easy, dim summy and good for out of town guests that may not be that adventurous in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband is half Chinese and loves Dim Sum. I have never been a fan of most of the items... until I went here. This place makes it easy. They speak English, have a cheat sheet with all the item's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Trusting in SF Gate's 100 best restaurants was a bad idea. Not only was Ton Kiang praised by the Chronicle, it was recommended by family and friends. Well guess what, they were all wrong! I don't know…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not authentic, poor service! Dim sum was so so, but the items did not come out fast enough and there were not enough traditional items. Not enough variety either. The fried noodles were so so…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i luuuurrrrrvvvvvv me some dim sum. this place is always packed and it's instant satisfaction when the little carts come around. but it's a bit greasy and i'm pretty sure they use MSG because i always…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't understand why this place is often crowded on the weekends. Trust me, I only know this because I drive past it (i.e. I would NEVER wait in line to eat here). There is nothing…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When we moved to SF we were told this was 'the' place for dim sum. Maybe because we went in expecting so much we were very disappointed. We went back 3 more times really wanting to like this place…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
maybe because i grew up in chinatown im used to more... but it just tasted like average chinese food. Too many places that are better...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm biased because I'm Chinese and grew up in the Bay Area, where there are a lot better options for Hong Kong banquets and/or dim sum. We came here for my friend's graduation this weekend, and she…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The dim sum we had was good, but certainly no better than any of the dim sum I had when I lived in Chicago. With all the hype, I probably had too high of expectations when I got there. The variety is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My very first dim sum experience! My friend took me here because he figured it would be unintimidating. He was right--clean, English-speaking, blah-blah-blah. Now that I know what the food is like,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you are actually Chinese, do not bother. They have really basic dim sum, and it's really not that great either. I felt like I was going to some dim sum 101 class. All of the dumplings tasted the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one place that I return to for Dim Sum. The food here is excellent and I like everything that I have ordered. I especially like the sticky rice that is wrapped in the lotus leaf. Sometimes…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may not know "much about dim sum" as some negative reviewers state when downing this spot, but what I do know is what food I like consuming and if I enjoy it .This restaurant hit the spot for our…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ton Kiang is one of our favorite special weekend brunch treats (especially for family birthday celebrations with the kids or when we have out of town visitors). It is an absolute Treyf-fest and we…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most popular Dim Sum restaurants in SF, and a favorite of mine for many years. Unless you come in early, there's usually people waiting outside on weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SOooooo not worth it. Its mainly a dim sum place for those that dont know anything about dim sum. They dont even have the fundemental. My friend and I had to actually request for spareribs and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to this restaurant, but heard the dim sum there wasnt bad. So, my sisters and I brought our mom there today to try it out. I have to say I was pretty disappointed because the majority…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is terrible. The worst dim sum house in San Francisco hands down. When you go to a Chinese Restaurant and the clientele base are non asian..............you know you are not eatting at an…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know that I'll ever have bad dim sum. Seriously. How can you go wrong with sticky rice, sesame balls with bean paste, broccoli rabe or assorted seafood dumplings?
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a joke, I came here once to see what the hype was about and I would never go back. The food here sucks, the dim sum at a dim sum to go place is better. The size of their pork dumplings…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for years.....been my favorite Dim Sum spot. Now, the prices have gone up and parking is even worse!
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ton Kiang has a larger selection of dim sum than Lucky Fortune, or Chinatown restaurants, including my favorite BBQ pork buns (baked, not steamed!) I wouldn't rate the flavor as highly as Lucky…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best dim sum out in this area. Geary near 21st. Check it out. If you enjoy fresh dim sum this is your spot. They have a lot for vegetarians too. The location is two stories so you can…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's not bad dim sum. they have the basics. they're pretty efficient and bring along what you're looking for. though their selection isn't the greatest and the space is a bit on the small side for a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ton Kiang Restaurant at Geary Street is a wonderful dim sum restaurant. I have been here for lunch. Ton Kiang Restaurant may look small on the inside but I have to say their dim sums that they have is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would give ton kiang one more star, but i am feeling a little self concious about being another white girl giving this pricey dim sum place five stars. my first star is for the moon cakes- real moon…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was actually my second time at Ton Kiang. Went on a Sunday morning and suprisingly the wait wasn't too long. It was pack as usual though. The 5 of us sat down and then we were bombarded with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to the new Ton Kiang several times.I would of given the old Ton Kiang a 4 Star rating.I believed it's still the same owner and not sure if the Chef has changed hands.By the way,you'll…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family has gone to Tom Kiang since I was a kid. My mom also orders from Tom Kiang for pick up when she has company over and doesn't feel like cooking. For my grandmothers birthday we choose to dine…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible restaurant! Reviews are highly OVERRATED! We went with a cousin who swears by City Search and Zagat reviews... Now we hardly ever trust his judgment in restaurants. The food was mediocre…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Excellent food, but vegetarians should order a separate dish during lunchtime dim sum.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical about this place because, in no offense, but when I went, it was all white people. Not an asian person in sight. However, upon tasting the food, I realized that it's actually quite…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard all the reviews about the place so I decided to take my parents here. From what I heard I expected something that was close to what you would get in Hong Kong for dim sum with a great variety.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty good dim sum place with great variety. But waiting to be seated is a pain because of their "seating" strategy (big party has the priority and there are not many small tables).…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the worse food experience ever.....hmmmmm, long lines and steep prices for below average food fair....we were better off going to one of those dim sum to-go only places lining clement street.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My mother in-law and her family frequented this place for years. You know, you walk in with her on family events and the boss-types seem to know who she is instantly. You'd think that's good.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good. my roommate is always dreaming about this place and when she finally took me, i took my sister the very next week! go on a sat just before 11 am, you won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, the place is clean for a Chinese restaurant, the service is arite, but I don't know what all the hype is about. It's not so exceptionally good that you have to try it. You can go…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
above average dim sum though selection is limited to the conventional stuff. a bit pricey for what you get but you pay for the atmosphere. i recommend going up a few blocks to mayflower for more…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
compare to yank sing, i can say that ton kiang has more variety. personally, i'll just drive down to Millbrae to Fuk Yuen or Hong Kong Flower.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok for starters there are always too types of dim sum places, places with white table clothes and waiters, and the other place where they come around in the cart and you yell for what you want. This…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I found it a bit odd that a restaurant served dim sum until 10 p.m., but the opportunity to have dinner with a friend who had a hankering for dim sum was not one I wanted to pass up. It was not your…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ton Kiang uses a massive amount of MSG. Shame !
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i think the dim sum here is pretty good, but i don't think i'd say it's fantastic. and i wasn't all that crazy about the hot and sour soup. it was really corn starchy, and not that hot or sour.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Ton Kiang--it's my go-to place for dim sum. Admittedly, there may be (probably are?) better dim sum joints in town, but I go to Ton Kiang. The food is good, the servers are nice and that's…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
if u're asian, i m pretty sure u agree with me that this is not the best dim sum place in the bay area. and that u'd agree with me that it's not worth the wait or the money for their dim sum. i…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THis is My first favorite! I think that everyone has there own oppinion. But everyone should give this place a try.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kindness goes a long way in my book, and when it's paired with excellent food, I kind of want to give lots and lots of stars :) We had a small budget to feed 9 people for lunch and very little time to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey as far as dim sum goes, but when you have friends from out of town that want the dim sum experience yet who are still kind of frightened by "weird" chinese cuisine, I take them here because I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have a ton of Dim Sum experience, so not much of a frame of reference. This place was good, great variety, with some excellent dishes. Service was super fast and very friendly and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to find the best dim sum in SF so I could take my out of town guests here, but I still haven't found it. This place is just okay. I ordered the basics: har gow, siu mai, sticky rice,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here three weekends ago for a surprise birthday party and then came back again this past Saturday for some dim sum with friends. And surprising, both times, NO LINES! Perhaps, around 11am or…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fairly good service and food. They're not as efficient as Yank Sing or Canton, but not too bad - for dim sum. I had their salt and pepper crab one time and it's good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go early! Ton Kiang is good and the line of late risers is evidence. The downstairs space seems dedicated to smaller groups while the upstairs is for large tables. As with nearly all dim sum…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place for dim sum in San Francisco. I think these reviews are bogus. I mean this place is not cheap but it is great food, you get what you pay for. Possibly the greatest dim sum other than…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Im just NOT nuts about Dim Sum, but when my buddy wanted to go here for his birthday, I thought I would give it another go, and well, I am not complaining about spending too much money cause it was my…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes!! Expensive and not that good. Ok, a couple years ago...say 6, it was ok. Still expensive, still not the best, but good. Now for what you pay for and what you receive, it caters to the lo…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed with their dim sum. There are nothing special about their dim sum compare to other restaurants and yet they cost twice as much. The charsiew pao was bland, shumai and hargow…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was not what I expected because it was expensive dim sum! one plate of stir-fried beans, 3 veggie egg rolls, 3 tiny sticky rice in tea leaves, all as dim sum plates, cost $4.75 each. $5.50…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
