SO

SO is a Chinese fusion restaurant, serving some interesting selection of modern Chinese style food. I can see why it's a fusion restaurant as it reminds me of Americanized-Chinese food with some retaining Asian influence. What is so special about this place is the types of dishes they serve. I normally prefer steamed dumplings, but the fried dumplings are quite filling and appetizing. If you like spicy chicken wings, then SO is a great place to get sweet, tangy wings for a reasonable price (the wings are quite large as well). One other dish I love is the seafood peanut noodle. For those who enjoy Asian peanut drinks/soups would be satisfied with this entree, rich in peanut flavor and seafood. Other notable and unique dishes include cherry chicken, fried mushrooms, and the sauteed string beans. Prices for the dishes are quite cheap for the amount of food you get ($5-$12). Located among many businesses in downtown San Francisco, this place seems ideal for quick to-go and for delivery orders. I mean, who can bargain with good prices and tasty food at a location in a busy city.


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1010 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94103

South Sea Seafood Village

South Sea Seafood Village (I feel the name is a bit redundant, but I guess that's the Chinese way of naming) is a high-class Asian restaurant. By its name, it's no wonder they specialize in seafood, with nice hearty portions. I went with my family recently and for a group of four, we got 3 dishes (the eggplant with garlic sauce and pork, fujian fried rice, and the south sea seafood village special pan fried noodle). The dishes were filling, enough for us to take home leftovers. The quality of the food is pretty good and authentic. I prefer getting their seafood because they prepare them well. Lunch hours feature traditional dim sum, not a great variety but what you would typically find at a dim sum shop. The prices are $2.30 (S), $2.80 (M), $3.80 (L), and $5.00 (CS). I've had their dim sum once before and believe it's pretty decent for the price you pay. I wouldn't compare it to the quality of dim sum at Koi Palace, but it's definitely a good alternative.


Some things to take notice before placing your orders. If you're the stingy type who prefers not to pay extra for tea and/or rice, then make note of the fees. As of now, the fees for tea depends on the type of tea you request, which range from $1-$3 per person. Rice is also charged $0.50 per person, which in essence I find to be necessary to have unless I am eating noodles or fried rice (since there's rice anyways).

The atmosphere of the restaurant is quite roomy and grand, with its rich red decor and lucky Chinese artifacts. It's a nice setting for formal family outtings, dates, and holding big events such as a birthday party, anniversary, or wedding. I haven't tried the Millbrae branch (formerly was Fook Yuen), which opened recently, but I shall in a few weeks for my cousin's wedding reception.

1420 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
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