Hing Lung Company

Old-school cash-only Cantonese bakery on Clement Street in the Richmond, baking from-scratch BBQ pork buns, egg custard tarts, and coconut cocktail buns daily. Lines form when the char siu baos come out of the oven.

Outer Richmond late-night spot specializing in Northern Chinese-style skewer BBQ with lamb and beef skewers, malatang, and stinky tofu.

Sister restaurant of Lai Hong Lounge, and coming from a long line of restauranteurs in the dim sum business, this is one of the best value dim sum spots in San Francisco.

Spacious SoMa spot for authentic Northern Chinese barbecue, with lamb skewers, beef tendon, oysters, and other grilled items. Late-night vibe with Cantonese and Mandarin music.