San Tung
A block away from San Francisco Botanical Garden and two miles from Buena Vista Park, which offers excellent walking trails and a hill with magnificent views of the city, San Tung is a cozy Mandarin restaurant in the Irving Street neighborhood.
With less than 20 tables, there is usually a long lineup at the door, so diners are advised to arrive early. Despite the plethora of Asian restaurants in the area, people still prefer to wait in line at San Tung to get their fill of its famous pot stickers, dumplings and "dry fry" chicken.
People who prefer not to wait, can order take out and get it in 15 minutes. To burn off a hearty meal, diners can walk to Stow Lake Boat & Bike Rentals, which is one-half mile away, and bike along the expansive garden or paddle across the lake.
San Tung Chinese Restaurant
1031 Irving St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 242-0828
santungrestaurant.com
Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise
One-half mile away from Chinatown and The Embarcadero, Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise lies in the financial district of San Francisco. This fine dining restaurant is furnished with mood-lit candelabras and antique paintings reminiscent of the 19th-century quarters of the ancient Ching Dynasty.
Voted Best Chinese Restaurant in San Francisco for four years in a row by San Francisco Focus Magazine readers, this restaurant prides itself on serving only the finest fusion of Chinese and French cuisine. Diners speak highly of its duck with plum sauce, lobster and squab.
After an elegant lunch or dinner at Tommy Toy's, patrons can walk one-half mile to the ferry docks and cruise along the Bay Area or enjoy biking along The Embarcadero
Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise
655 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 397-4888
tommytoys.com
Dragon Well
A few blocks from Marina Green and one-half mile from The Presidio of San Francisco, Dragon Well is widely known for its healthy variation of the usual greasy Chinese dishes. A favorite among the health conscious crowd, this restaurant has a minimalistic interior with wood-framed walls and paper lanterns.
Its best sellers are the tea-smoked duck and pork pot stickers. Reasonably priced and always packed, patrons are advised to visit during non-peak hours or just go for takeout. After a healthy lunch, diners can enjoy a scenic walk at the historic Presidio with its airfield, beaches, forests and spectacular vistas.
Dragon Well Restaurant
2142 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 474-6888
dragonwell.com
