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Sam Wo Restaurant Chinese Restaurant ·$$

Famous for once having the "the rudest waiter in the world," Sam Wo Restaurant is now famous for its delicious Chinese food. Try the chicken jook or wonton soup, and of course the delicious barbecue pork rice noodle roll.

Website: samworestaurant.com

Phone: (415) 989-8898

Cross Streets: Between Kearny St and Brenham Pl

Open now

  • Tue 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

713 Clay St San Francisco, CA 94108 ·2344.18 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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4.0 1459 reviews
5 star
568 4 star
414 3 star
219 2 star
123 1 star
135
Norris T. 03/25/26

Sam Wo, A legendary 100+ year-old Chinatown staple that still delivers the classics Brought in my family visiting the Bay area to this historic spot at 713 Clay St in SF Chinatown and it was a...

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Jimmy C. 03/10/26

Just when Sam Wo Restaurant closed its door for good, it reopened late last year! A small tea restaurant in the likes of Sam Wo lived up over 100 years. The rudest waiter in the world was never...

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Dharma M. 03/01/26

If you want a taste of Old San Francisco, Sam Wo is a must-visit. Dating back to roughly 1907, it stands as one of the oldest establishments in Chinatown. ​The restaurant is split into two...

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Stephanie C. 04/18/26

I dropped my 5 stars to 3 stars because I ordered 3 rolls and they brought out a new plate of made rolls and gave me 2 that has been sitting at the counter and one fresh roll., I also ordered won...

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Olivia G. 04/12/26

Authentic delicious chines restaurant right in the heart of China Town! I had the sesame chicken and my husband had Mongolian beef. They were so fresh and tasty! We also ordered duck fried rice...

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