What a fun place. It's an open air dining and cocktails spot. Feels like maybe a converted basement for a large building. They have individual cooking stations. One for bbq, one for drinks, one for pasta, one for dumplings and another for desserts. Spread throughout the party's open floor plan. Lots of visual interest as well, even a fancy store within the location. The food is on point and well presented. Our food was great! Like great with everything. Go try it, it's a fun scene.
Very different from the Chinese restaurant that we are used to. The portions were a tad small but the food was excellent. We had the Kung Pao mild along with the crap meat spring rolls. The waitress forgot the rice we ordered with the meal. We ordered dessert which we rarely ever do. Not from this area but highly recommend it.
Dena Aslanian-Williams
+5
Wonderful food and retail emporium. Upscale and modern with good food, drinks and service. Nice retail store for gifts, souvenirs and food items, large bustling restaurant and bar downstairs and a swanky bar upstairs. Something for everyone under one roof energizing a long dead spot on Broadway.
Absolutely delicious! We didn't stray too far from the dim sum menu because it was just so good. Strongly recommend the Sichuan "working hands" dumplings, the Char Siu pork "crunch" baked buns, and the brulee egg tart for dessert. Exceptional service as well. We'll be back!
Definitely the best Chinese food I have tried in SF. I love the clean,unique Chinese design and delicious food.
Strongly recommend!
Everything was amazing. The food was all good. The only downside I can say is deciding what you want to eat! The fried rice and noodles could use more seasoning by default, but I can’t fault that as the soy sauce, ginger vinegar, and spicy sauce is there to season to taste and are all delicious. If you only order a couple of things get the pork dumplings and mango dessert. The dessert has shaved mango ice on top of a sesame ice cream, and little pops of fruit gel sprinkled on top with chocolate crunch.
It's a go to spot for anyone who enjoys Chinese food. It's upscale family style Chinese dining. The restaurant is well done and setup. Nothing is bad on the menu but I love their chicken dumplings in chilli broth, noodles and the Peking duck buns. They make the buns in front of you in a behind the glass . Kyle Ryan the manager of the restaurant is incredible and makes sure food and service are both on point.
Another great thing is they can seat large groups and they cater to all dietary restrictions making it a superb place for celebrations.
Fantastic experience at China Live! The server was incredibly helpful with their extensive recommendations. Although the exterior is unassuming, inside you're greeted with a lively, bustling atmosphere and chic decor. We adored every bite, especially the soup dumplings, and even had delicious leftovers for the next day. A must-visit spot in SF for an exceptional and joyful dining experience!
China Live lives up to the hype. Like others said in previous reviews it gets loud, especially if you’re seated by the open kitchen. But the food is banging, every entree and appetizer is a great experience. We ended up going with the shrimp, filet mignon, and a few apps. The beef on the steak melted in my mouth with each bite. Another standout was the garlic noodles, probably some of the best I’ve had in the city. It’s the perfect compliment for your main dish. Definitely check out China live, it’s well worth all the accolades.
Food is great! Love the drink~ open kitchen is amazing - can see how things are getting cooked and prepared.
One complaint me and my family had: it’s soooo loud… our heads hurt after dinner here…
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