Christmas Chow Down: 8 Best Chinese Restaurants for Christmas in SF
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During Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan’s confirmation hearing in 2010, Senator Lindsey Graham asked Kagan how she had spent Christmas. To great laughter, she replied: “You know, like all Jews, I was probably at a Chinese restaurant.”
Senator Chuck Schumer offered his contribution to the banter, “If I might, no other restaurants are open.”
For those who don’t celebrate traditional Christmas, the holiday can be a tricky time as most businesses are closed. As such, many Jewish Americans participate in the tradition of dining at local Chinese restaurants during Christmas. For over a century, Jewish families in the U.S. have been paying a visit to their favorite Chinese restaurant for a special annual meal, which has become a popular tradition in metropolitan hubs.
So if you’re in San Francisco on Christmas with no particular Santa-related festivities in order, we have accrued a list of our 8 favorite Chinese restaurants in San Francisco to eat your way through the Holiday:
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1. R & G Lounge
R&G Lounge | 631 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA | Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 11AM–9:30PM, Friday & Saturday: 11AM–10PM | $$
2. San Tung
San Tung | 1031 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA | Hours: Thursday-Tuesday: 11AM-3PM, 5PM-9:30PM. Closed Wednesdays.| $$
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3. Koi Palace
Koi Palace | 365 Gellert Boulevard, Daly City, CA | Hours: Monday-Friday: Monday-Friday: 11AM-2:30PM, Saturday: 10AM-3PM, 5PM-10PM, Sunday: 9AM-3PM, 5PM-9:30PM | $$
4. Yank Sing
Yank Sing | 101 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA | Hours: 11AM-3PM, Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: 11AM-4PM | $$$
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5. Eric’s Restaurant
Eric’s Restaurant | 1500 Church Street, San Francisco, CA | Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11AM–9:30PM, Friday: 11AM-10PM, Saturday: 12PM-10PM, Sunday: 12:30PM-9:30PM | $$
Photo: Mona W, Yelp.
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6. Z & Y
Z & Y | 655 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA | Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11AM-9:30PM | $$
7. City View
City View | 662 Commercial Street, San Francisco, CA | Hours: Monday-Friday: 11AM-2:30PM, Saturday-Sunday: 10AM-2:30PM | $$
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8. Hong Kong Lounge II
Hong Kong Lounge II | 3300 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA | Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-8:30PM. Saturday-Sunday: 9:30-2:30, 5:30-8:30PM. Closed Tuesdays. | $$