Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

Places

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Rank 1.
Fuwa Dumpling
chinese · San Francisco
dumplings that actually taste like they're made by someone who cares, not a factory line. 4.9 rating isn't luck.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 15:00G4.9TYMSStill tasting
Google4.9(149)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so hit it before the hype machine finds it.
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Rank 2.
Dumpling Zone
chinese · chinese-noodle · San Francisco
noodles and dumplings done right without pretension. solid execution across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 20:30G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(254)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningearly reviews only—could shift once it gets busier.
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Rank 3.
KungFu Mala 쿵푸마라 功夫麻辣
hot-pot · chinese · Oakland
hot pot that walks the line between korean and sichuan heat. you control the chaos.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 00:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(320)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall crowd so far; quality might flex once word gets out.
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Rank 4.
御食园 Z & Y Peking Duck
chinese · asian · San Francisco
TIME OUT #6
peking duck and dim sum in one place, time out agrees, and the price doesn't insult your wallet.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(1.5k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Sichuan Style
chinese · Berkeley
sichuan done straightforward—heat and flavor, no overthinking.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Solid Pick
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:15G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(354)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Mala Town Express 自选麻辣烫
chinese · San Mateo
self-serve mala hotpot that lets you build what you want. 4.8 rating on a format that's usually inconsistent.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(1.3k)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
MalaTown 自选麻辣烫
chinese · Union City
same mala hotpot concept, same solid execution. pick your own adventure with noodles and heat.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 21:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(968)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Mala Town 自选麻辣烫
chinese · Pleasanton
another mala town location holding the line—consistency matters when you're doing self-serve.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 21:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(947)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Spices
chinese · San Francisco
Michelin Guide
michelin gave it a nod, which means someone's paying attention to technique. chinese food that respects itself.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Solid Pick
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.3TYMSStill tasting
Google4.3(303)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Bao Bao Dumpling
chinese · San Francisco
dumplings at this price point with a 4.8 rating means they're doing something right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 14:30G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(135)1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited data, so early verdict—go soon before it gets crowded or changes.
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sichuan numbing · San Francisco · Harry Hungry

Tell Harry what you fancy.

Fuwa Dumpling

Dumpling Zone

KungFu Mala 쿵푸마라 功夫麻辣

御食园 Z & Y Peking Duck

Sichuan Style

Mala Town Express 自选麻辣烫

MalaTown 自选麻辣烫

Mala Town 自选麻辣烫

Spices

Bao Bao Dumpling