WenChang Dumpling Restaurant 1650 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

"Food was delicious. They walked past our table with the chow mein and it smelled so good we had to order it. It did not disappoint. Soup dumplings were delicious as was the honey sesame chicken. Family run. Small. Only a few tables that were full before we got there and after we left. Constant to go orders being picked up. Was cash only. We will come back."

"Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had in my life. Everything was cooked to perfection and came out quick. The food was extremely tasty. I will drive 2.5 hours just to eat here again."

"This is the type of hole-in-the-wall, mom & pop shop that makes you tell your friends “I know a spot” and then bring them here to eat the most gas, flavorful, tastebud-elevating Chinese food. The hot & sour soup was average (but I’m not a big fan in the first place). The veggie bao buns filling was more green (no carrots-type) and the bun itself was a little sticky rather than completely fluffy. Now that’s out of the way, get the chow mein and the mapo tofu. The chow mein really was whipped up with pure flavor essence: you have no idea what they put in there, but it is the best chow mein I’ve ever had. The mapo tofu had a very “clean” flavor profile, and the sichuan peppercorns were not super strong. This provides a more balanced taste than what you usually expect from a mapo tofu dish. Portions sizes are also huge! Highly recommend this place."

"As soon as you walk in the restaurant, you know you’re in for some good eating. The decorations and music have that family business charm that makes you feel comfortable and nostalgic. And the food lives up to those lofty expectations. Each dumpling looks hand made with care and has that home made taste you associate with your mother’s cooking. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. It had me grinning ear to ear as soon as I stepped in. Please, please support this business and make them the neighborhood institution that they deserve to be."

"Highly recommend this if you’re craving coconut curry chicken, i would’ve given them 5 stars if only it had coconut flavor in it. But the curry was really good along with the chicken & rice. I also wish they would offer brown rice as a substitute over the steam white rice. Friendly staff, family owned. A small place but they have enough tables to fit around i would say 20 people. They also have two tables outside if u plan on dining outside. Overall nice place in the Richmond District if you’re craving Chinese food."