Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant in San Francisco, CA

4.4(1,713)San Francisco, CA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 1713 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

San Francisco, CA • 4.4★
Experience the authentic flavors of San Francisco's Chinatown at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant, a local favorite with a 4.4-star rating and over 1,700 reviews. This Chinese buffet in the heart of Chinatown offers a vast array of dishes to satisfy any appetite. From all-you-can-eat options to attentive service, Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant is a great choice for groups and families. With a no-frills atmosphere and a focus on quality food, this San Francisco, California eatery is a must-visit for anyone looking to try traditional Chinese cuisine.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
960 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA, Chinatown, San Francisco, California
Phone
(415) 989-2638
Today
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Rating
4.4 (1,713 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

🦀Fresh seafood

Quality crab and seafood options

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiGood For GroupsGood For KidsWaiter Service

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyNoise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerSeatingTable serviceLunchDinner

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selectionServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
noneAlcoholBeerComfort foodSmall platesVegetarian options

Reviews

1,713 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant delicious?

Many reviewers have reported enjoying the food, with some describing it as 'thoroughly enjoyed', 'bursting with flavor', and 'excellent'.

What is the atmosphere like at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant?

Reviewers have described the atmosphere as 'authentic', 'cute', and 'very connected to the Asian culture', but also 'outdated' and 'not very clean'.

Is the service at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant friendly?

Many reviewers have reported that the service is 'friendly', 'helpful', and 'attentive', but some have also experienced 'weird' and 'unconventional' service.

Are the prices at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant reasonable?

Many reviewers have reported that the prices are 'reasonable', 'cheap', and 'excellent value', with some noting that 'you get a lot of food'.

Can I find authentic Chinese food at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant?

Many reviewers have reported that the food is 'authentic', 'traditional', and 'very Chinese', with some noting that it's 'as good as it is in the real place Hong Kong'.

Is parking available near Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant?

One reviewer noted that 'parking is a little difficult to locate in this area', and had to 'drive around for a bit' to find a spot.

Are the portions at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant generous?

Many reviewers have reported that the portions are 'generous', 'large', and 'huge', with some noting that 'you get a lot of food'.

Is Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant kid-friendly?

One reviewer noted that it's 'a bit difficult to carry a stroller upstairs', but did not comment on the kid-friendliness of the restaurant itself.

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Are there vegetarian options available at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant?

Some reviewers have mentioned specific dishes, such as 'mixed vegetables with rice', but it's unclear if there are dedicated vegetarian options.

How would you describe the cleanliness of Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant?

Some reviewers have reported that the restaurant is 'not very clean' and 'outdated', with one noting a 'strong smell' and another mentioning 'an animal smell' at the entrance.

What are the peak hours at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant?

One reviewer noted that the restaurant was '70% full' when they arrived at 6:30 pm, but there is no other information available about peak hours.

Are the wait times at Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant reasonable?

Some reviewers have reported that the 'order was brought quickly' and the 'food comes out fast', but there is no other information available about wait times.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

99 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Stylers Art Gallery

Art

~130 ft
41ross

Gallery

41 Ross Alley

~280 ftWe-Sa 11:00-16:00
Website
Robert Louis Stevenson

Artwork

~380 ft

Banking

Citibank

Bank

~120 ft
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Bank

1001 Grant Avenue

~120 ft
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Atm

~150 ft
Chase

Bank

1040 Grant Avenue

~250 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
+1-415-421-5422
Oriental

Bank

653 Jackson Street

~290 ft
EastWest Unibank

Bank

~300 ft

Cafes & Coffee

Lady Luck Cafe

Cafe

956 Grant Avenue

~10 ft
TenRen's Tea

Tea

~60 ft
Sweetheart Cafe

Cafe

909 Grant Avenue

~190 ft
+1 415 2629989
Vital Tea-Leaf

Tea

~200 ft
+1 415 9819322Website
By Me Boba Tea

Cafe

22 Ross Alley

~250 ft
+1 415 7993850Website
Maggie's Cafe

Cafe

~350 ft
iCafe SF

Cafe

~350 ft
Aroma Tea Shop

Tea

~380 ft
Quickly - Kobe Bento

Cafe

901 Kearny Street

~380 ft12:00-19:00
+1 415 986 2688Website
Yi Fang Tea

Cafe

870 Washington Street

~420 ft11:00-22:30
Red Blossom Tea Company

Tea

831 Grant Avenue

~430 ft
+1 415 3950868Website
New Regent Café

Cafe

Pacific Avenue

~440 ft

Restaurants

Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant

Restaurant

960 Grant Avenue

~10 ftTh-Tu 11:00-15:00, 17:30-21:00
+1 415 9892638Website
New Woey Loy Goey

Restaurant

699 Jackson Street

~40 ft
Grand Palace Restaurant

Restaurant

~50 ft
Golden Flower

Restaurant

667 Jackson Street

~80 ft
Lun Ting Cafe

Restaurant

~130 ft
Z & Y Restaurant

Restaurant

655 Jackson Street

~150 ft
Website
ABC Cafe Restaurant

Restaurant

~170 ft
Great Dim Sum

Restaurant

649 Jackson Street

~170 ft
Great Eastern Restaurant

Restaurant

649 Jackson Street

~180 ftWe-Mo 10:00-21:00
Website
bund Shanghai Restaurant

Restaurant

640 Jackson Street

~220 ft
Peninsula Sea Food Restaurant

Restaurant

~220 ft
Chinatown Restaurant

Restaurant

744 Washington Street

~260 ft
+1-415-392-7958

Bars & Pubs

Lion's Den Bar & Lounge

Bar

57 Wentworth Place

~90 ft
+1 628 2014272Website
Red's Place

Bar

~110 ft
Li Po Cocktail Lounge

Bar

916 Grant Avenue

~160 ftMo-Su 14:00-25:30
+1 415 9820072Website
Buddha

Bar

~240 ft
Grasslands Bar & Lounge

Bar

905 Kearny Street

~390 ft
Wayne's Liquors

Alcohol

911 Kearny Street

~400 ft

Postal services

US Mail Service

Post Box

~240 ft
Mailbox

Post Box

~380 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~470 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~370 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~450 ft

Other healthcare

Foot Reflexology

Massage

662 Jackson Street

~150 ft
Thailand Health Spa

Massage

931 Kearny Street

~440 ft

Alternative medicine

Yu Fung Co

Herbalist

~210 ft
+1 628 867 7117
Superior Trading Company

Herbalist

713 Washington Street

~310 ft

Specialists

Ey'c on 88

Optician

~240 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

North East Medical Service

Medical Supply

~320 ft

Other services

Pacific Overseas Group (U.S.A) Inc.

Yes

~60 ft
Ying Hobbies & Toys

Yes

63 Wentworth Place

~80 ft
JR Gift Shop

Anime

932 Grant Avenue

~100 ft
Wen Sang Jade

Yes

~110 ft
Ying Hobbies and Toys

Anime

~120 ft
Wan Hua Co

Yes

~120 ft
Universal Trading Co

Yes

~130 ft
China Dragon Trading Inc

Yes

~140 ft
Went Worth Trading Co

Yes

~140 ft
Duxwell Printing Inc.

Copyshop

~140 ft
+1-415-986-3888

Hair services

Mayfu Hair Design

Hairdresser

~120 ft
S & J Hair Salon

Hairdresser

728 Jackson Street

~200 ft
Jun Yu's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~240 ft
Sherman Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~270 ft
Mark's Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

~280 ft
Mona Lisa Hair Salon

Hairdresser

927 Kearny Street

~430 ft

Beauty & spa

Oriental House of Beauty

Beauty

~360 ft

Real estate services

AmeriaSia Invesment Realty

Estate Agent

~160 ft

Legal services

Notary service

Notary

648 Jackson Street

~190 ft

Financial & accounting services

Yee's Income Tax and Accounting

Accountant

Pacific Avenue

~440 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~90 ft
Bench

Bench

~90 ft
Bench

Bench

~90 ft
Bench

Bench

~90 ft
Bench

Bench

~100 ft
Bench

Bench

~120 ft

Places of worship

Buddha's Universal Church

Place Of Worship

~400 ft
+1 415 9826116;+1 415 9826117;+1 415 9826118Website
Chinese Congregational Church

Place Of Worship

~440 ft

Specialty stores

Linda Boutique

Jewelry

Grant Avenue

~20 ft
+1 415 9540816Website
Souvenir Shop

Gift

~30 ft
JL Gift Shop

Gift

953 Grant Avenue

~60 ft
gogo Music & Books

Books

~60 ft
Louie Brothers Book Store

Books

~240 ft
Sino American Books & Arts

Books

751 Jackson Street

~280 ft

Clothing & fashion

Oriental Treasures

Clothes

950 Grant Avenue

~60 ft
AA Boutique

Clothes

~130 ft
New Look Fashion

Clothes

~250 ft
Shuang Li Trading Co.

Shoes

749 Jackson Street

~280 ft
Kaye's Footwear

Shoes

~280 ft
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Clothes

~300 ft

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~250 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~460 ft
Chinatown Parking

Parking

~460 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~460 ft

Attractions

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory

Attraction

~240 ft
Bank of Canton (former Chinese Telephone Exchange)

Attraction

~300 ft

Travel agencies

Dream Travel

Travel Agency

~370 ft
Stanley Travel Service

Travel Agency

~440 ft

Other utilities

Penny Collector

Vending Machine

864 Grant Avenue

~290 ft
Website