Quick service, good food, bright ambiance. Varied menu with wide range of offerings. Street parking is usually easy.

Quick service, good food, bright ambiance. Varied menu with wide range of offerings. Street parking is usually easy.

Besides what is pictured, we also had the Deep Fried Taro Root dumplings, and the Broccoli with Oyster Sauce. We have been here many times and will be back. Great authentic Chinese Dim Sum, wonderf…

Besides what is pictured, we also had the Deep Fried Taro Root Dumplings, and the Broccoli with oyster Sauce. We have been here many times and will be back. Great authentic Chinese Dim Sum, wonderf…

Great service. Yummy food. Love the atmosphere and wash parking. The food came quickly and was delicious. Great to go with a big group.

This is my GO TO spot for dim sum. dumpling are super fresh, lots of variety, Pescatarian friendly. The price is great and I always leave thinking about when I will return

The Dim Sum here was very tasty. The service was prompt and our food came out quickly and very hot. We loved all of the dishes we ordered and the tea was great. Definitely some of the best Dim Sum I …

The Dim Sum here was very tasty. The service was prompt and our food came out quickly and very hot. We loved all of the dishes we ordered and the tea was great. Definitely some of the best Dim Su…

The Dim Sum here was very tasty. The service was prompt and our food came out quickly and very hot. We loved all of the dishes we ordered and the tea was great. Definitely some of the best Dim Sum …

Outside this almost looks like any other Chinese fast food place. Inside typical decor that reminded me of traditional restaurants in Hong Kong or Guangzhou in 1990's. Nothing bad about that, bu…

We are no experts but everything we had was great. We loved the dim sum, desserts and other plates, and the service was easily understood and appreciated. Great communication.

D J

A perennial favorite in terms of dim sum quality and dinner menu. HK lounge has been around for a while, as far back as mid-90’s if I remember correctly having dined here at that time. I recall the quality of dim sum being good then and still is. Come early on weekends to avoid waitlisting.

Pia

Was my favorite dim sum place in SF, unfortunately the food quality went down, especially the swan durian pastry being soaked in oil.

Wenever

The XO fired rice roll, fired pork dumpling and the turnip cake was great. The chive dumpling wasn’t have the pan-fried texture, more like a stream dumpling. Sorry, but the Suimai below average. 8 out of 10, so 4 stars.

+2

Andrea Santos

even with plenty of dim sum spots in the richmond, hong kong lounge stands out with all the well made classics in a traditional atmosphere. highlights were the durian pastries, rolled rice rolls

Yuchen L

Reasonable dim sum, very classic institution. Didn't love the BBQ pork buns and shen Jian bao. The har gow was fantastic. Liked the zongzi too

10kd

This restaurant use good quality ingredients but portions are small and prices are high. An order of BBQ pork gets you about 7 slices of thin BBQ pork at a cost of $16. Too expensive for me to recommend.

Dai Dang

Hong Kong Lounge is a well-known dim sum spot in San Francisco, and I gave it a try based on glowing reviews claiming it’s close to the real Hong Kong experience. The ambiance and presentation definitely hit the mark—they’ve got that classic, slightly upscale dim sum vibe down. However, when it came to flavor, it didn’t quite live up to the hype. Maybe my expectations were too high, having grown up with traditional dim sum, but I’d give the overall taste a 7/10. The 小籠包 (pork soup dumpling) was the biggest letdown—bland and lacking that burst of rich broth. On the bright side, everything came out piping hot, so handle with care. Dim sum always pairs well with hot tea, and I recommend mixing your own dipping sauce: light soy sauce, red vinegar, and chili crisp. Price is on the medium high side. Keep in mind there’s a $25 credit card minimum. Parking is tough around here—as expected in SF—but there’s a lot at Geary and 21st Ave. if you come early, just a short walk away. And don't expect a Chinese restaurant to be quiet, especially dim sum restaurants.

+5

Alice Garner

Liked my experience here! I got the cilantro chive rice roll, pork and taro fried dumplings, shrimp and bamboo dumplings, garlic bokchoy, and fried tofu skin with shrimp inside. The tea was delicious!!! The service was quality! It smelled a little strange inside though. The bokchoy was yummy but could have been cooked a little longer to be more tender. The pork and taro dumpling was too fried for me personally and super greasy. The tofu skin was quite fried but still yummy! Not too expensive for the quality and service. Might go back again!

Alice Hou

*8/23/2023 This was my second visit to Hong Kong Lounge, and on this occasion, my dining companion and I decided to indulge in their delightful dim sum offerings. We arrived at around 11 a.m. on a Sunday and a modest queue already forming outside the restaurant. I would recommend that those arriving by car consider dropping off their companions at the restaurant first to secure a spot on the waiting list and obtain a ticket. Anticipate a typical wait time of around 30 minutes before being seated. For this visit, I opted for the Dim Sum Sampler, an assortment that included 1 Custard Piglet Bun, 2 Spinach Dumplings, 2 Vegetarian Dumplings, 2 Olives & Yam Dumplings, 2 Seafood Dumplings, 2 Curry Beef Dumplings, and 2 Bunny Shrimp Dumplings. The standout items were undoubtedly the dumplings filled with seafood. They had a delightful blend of flavors, and the dumpling wrappers were wonderfully chewy, adding to the overall satisfaction of the dish. However, I must admit that the Curry Beef Dumplings didn't quite live up to my expectations. Despite their vibrant yellow curry-colored wrappers, the filling lacked the bold curry flavor I had anticipated. I was hoping for a burst of curry spice in my mouth, but unfortunately, it fell short in that regard. 7/28/2023 We went to Hong Kong Lounge for dim sum, a group of 6 of us, and managed to get seated shortly after the restaurant opened at 10:30 a.m. However, there was already a queue when we arrived, so keep in mind that arriving early is advisable if you want to avoid waiting. In total, we ordered 20 dishes, and I must say, all of the food tasted pretty decent! Allow me to highlight a few dishes that particularly impressed me: the Steamed Pork Rib, Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf, Baked BBQ Pork Puff, and Baked Egg Tart! These were simply delightful and left a lasting impression on my taste buds.

+12

Finally got to eat here after years of procrastinating :D Mostly because getting to Richmond is hard and then parking is also hard, and then getting in line is also hard for dim sum that pretty expen…

Finally got to eat here after years of procrastinating :D Mostly because getting to Richmond is hard and then parking is also hard, and then getting in line is also hard for dim sum that pretty exp…

Our group of 3 arrived at Hong Kong Lounge around 10am for brunch on a Saturday, and were seated immediately. The inside is a pretty typical classic dimsum lounge, with the tables relatively closely …

Our group of 3 arrived at Hong Kong Lounge around 10am for brunch on a Saturday, and were seated immediately. The inside is a pretty typical classic dimsum lounge, with the tables relatively closel…

It's been a while since I came here and the food was still very good.\nThere was no wait time for a table. I guess Tuesdays is not as busy as the other days. Staff were friendly and welcoming.\nWe …

It's been a while since I came here and the food was still very good.\nThere was no wait time for a table. I guess Tuesdays is not as busy as the other days. staff were friendly and welcoming.\nWe …

It's been a while since I came here and the food was still very good.\nThere was no wait time for a table. I guess Tuesdays is not as busy as the other days. Staff were friendly and welcoming.\nW…

We came in for my aunt's birthday, and the food did not disappoint. We ordered a wide array of food, from dim sum, cheung fun, and other dishes. The food was really good and absolutely fillin…

Expect a wait if you come around lunch time.\nThe food was really delicious here. \n\nThe service is okay but pretty standard for dim sum spots. You get a menu and place your order by writing down …

We have been coming here for 20 years. Food is always delicious. Our favorites incl. the steamed clam, braised tofu w mushroom, seafood clay pot, and yolk bun for dessert.

We have been coming here for 20 years. food is always delicious. Our favorites incl. the steamed clam, braised tofu w mushroom, seafood clay pot, and yolk bun for dessert.

We have been coming here for 20 years. Food is always delicious. Our favorites incl. the steamed clam, braised tofu w mushroom, seafood clay pot, and yolk bun for dessert.

Visiting San Francisco and had visited this place in May 2017 so we thought we would come back. We were a group of eight and we were quickly seated. Orders taken for drinks and food and it was de…

There was no line to get in (weekday) but no one to greet us. We patiently waited for about five minutes before someone signaled us to sit down to the table left of the door. We told the wait staff that we did not want to sit at that table because it was drafty (cold wind) with heavy foot traffic. The only other table for two available was behind the screen in front of the door. We reluctantly took the table since our minds were on dim sum. It was so cold that one of us went to the car and got our jackets and shawls. I never ate bundled up and freezing with cold air coming through the door. The hot tea helped a little. What made matters worst was that I went to the restroom and next to the restroom, there was a large dining room that was about 15% filled. The tables had linen table cloths and napkins. The room was warm with no drafts. Tables were mostly for 2 - 4 persons. Why wasn't we offered this room and why was we told that the table we were sitting was "the" only available table for two????? This did not sit well with me. That's why I am only giving it 3 stars. The food was well presented. All dishes were served temperature hot. Each dish had its own distinct flavor. Pieces are a little larger than most places. Prices are average to most dim sum places. Parking is difficult - metered street parking.

Jerry Everett

About 10 minutes wait on Monday night. Dim sum was okay, the chow mein smelled and tasted burnt like an unclean grill. I was hoping for very good Chinese food, but a little disappointed.

Melody Ling Man

The food was decent but the sneaky tipping was unacceptable. They tried to write in a tipping value for me and I was quite upset about that. I dont mind giving more but if its going to be forced and not disclosed up front, similar to when you post something on the menu or on the front door that tips are automatically applied with X number of guests then I can understand. Food: everything came out hot, not sure if it is like this throughout the day as we did arrive as soon as they opened. The taste was fairly good overall, some dishes better than others. Atmosphere: Loud, lots of talking amongst guest but also staff was loud. They also were banging and tossing dishes and utensils loudly. Price: the cost is quite reasonable for the serving sizes but the tipping is definitely something you need to ask about and ask them to remove if you dont agree. Staff: staff seemed courteous, but we didn't have major interactions, only limited initial exchanges.

Nicholas P

We had a long layover so I was looking for some decent dim sum without breaking the bank. Back in Chicago, I could always find a decent dim sum place. Reddit led me here and reviews were okay. We ordered salt and pepper tofu cubes, deep fried crab claws, almond balls filled with egg yolk lava, curry beef dumplings, dried scallop with taro dumplings, and deep fried shrimp balls. The ones that I thought were decent to eat were salt and pepper tofu cubes, deep fried crab claws, and deep fried shrimp balls. The other ones I forced myself to finish, since the food was a bit overpriced and I hate wasting food. Food overall was pretty mediocre so 3 stars is sufficient. Nothing truly stood out for me. Service was okay, standard in most Chinese restaurants. The place was clean but initially when we walked in there were barely any Chinese people eating there. First red flag. More Chinese people came later but that still didn’t change the quality of the food. This was my second time in SF, and Chinese food here hasn’t really impressed me that much.

+4

Big banquet space, pretty busy on a Sunday early evening. Quick service and not too hard to find street parking. \n\nWe tried the salt and pepper calamari which was good. Shrimp dumplings and shrim…

Big banquet space, pretty busy on a Sunday early evening. Quick service and not too hard to find street parking. \n\nWe tried the salt and pepper calamari which was good. Shrimp dumplings and shrim…

Big banquet space, pretty busy on a Sunday early evening. Quick service and not too hard to find street parking. \n\nWe tried the salt and pepper calamari which was good. Shrimp dumplings and shrim…

Big banquet space, pretty busy on a Sunday early evening. Quick service and not too hard to find street parking. \n\nWe tried the salt and pepper calamari which was good. shrimp dumplings and …

Not one of the best in SF but will do if you are in the neighborhood. We were there for brunch (it opened at 11 am) and there was enough people waiting to halfway fill the dining room.

Not one of the best in SF but will do if you are in the neighborhood. We were there for brunch (it opened at 11 am) and there was enough people waiting to halfway fill the dining room.

The food is pretty good, though the Singapore fried noodle didn't really have taste, and the shrimp was marinated a bit too much according to my parents. I think the sticky rice should have an egg …

Cover charge for party of 3?\n\nWe asked about it when you first place your order he said it's the number in our party. When we received the final bill, we were charged $4.50/3 people as a "cover cha…

Since the Covid disaster destroyed my favorite (and probably the best) Chinese dim sum restaurant in San Francisco, (Ton Kiang) I drove down Geary to this restaurant, which is reportedly a good spot.…