Feng Ze Yuan Restaurant — Restaurant in San Francisco

Because of the good reviews, I decided to try this restaurant with friends.

Upon arrival, we liked that it was easy to look for parking. The place was pretty packed. We had to wait a little longer, since we didn't want to share a table with other parties. There seemed to be more big tables in the restaurant than needed, so smaller groups could choose to share a big table with other people or wait. With this in mind, if you don't have more than six people, I would advise that you get to the restaurant when they open, or avoid eating there during lunch/dinner time. They may take reservations.

The staff was courteous and efficient, although one staff gave us a dish we didn't order. The food was served promptly and tasted pretty good. The restaurant serves basic dim sum (nothing outstanding). If you are not looking for fancy dim sum, and you like big portions, this is the place for you. There was definitely value in the food.

I prefer the regular menu items. The "Braised Eight Delights & Tofu in Clay Pot" was delicious. The "Salted Fish & Chicken Fried Rice" and fried pumpkin were both well like by most of us. I would have liked the food more if they didn't have MSG in it.

When we paid, I noticed that a 15% gratuity was...

Here's the thing... I love the food here. The workers are incredibly nice. It's a great place.

But... and I hesitated to write this... But I was there today to pick up a to-go order and they had a full house. Every single seat was filled at every table. There were dozens packed in there and no one was wearing a mask. Even the people not eating. It was actually kind of scary. We aren't at the 100% capacity point yet in this pandemic. What they are doing is incredibly irresponsible! I understand that restaurants are struggling. I get that it's a tough business even in normal times. But, this just can't happen!

I probably won't be going back here for the foreseeable future.

(To put my reaction to this into context, I live with someone with a compromised immune system. I've spent the last year being extremely careful for their sake. I just can't support this in my...

We recently visited this Chinese restaurant with a big family group, and they did a great job accommodating us. Their menu was extensive and up-to-date, with plenty of set meal options to suit everyone's tastes, which we really appreciated.

However, the service was a bit slow during our visit, likely because there was only one hardworking waiter managing all the tables. They were doing their best, but it did affect the overall experience.

As for the food, it was a mixed bag—some dishes were absolutely delightful, while others fell short of expectations. With so many options on the menu, it might take a bit of trial and error to find your favorites.

Overall, this spot is worth a visit if you’re looking for variety and a place that welcomes larger groups. Just be prepared to be patient with the service and adventurous...