
The second you walk in, you just see a spacious and really impressive layout not typical for a Chinese restaurant. Service was top notch. Food was delicious. We ordered dumplings, Peking duck (get 3 pocket for 2 people. We ordered 5 pocket and couldn't finish it). We also got kung pao and calamari. Best calamari I've ever had. Finished it off with black tea tiramisu. Absolutely perfect. Ask for the beer with notes of ginger.
Tanya S.
5/02/2023


It's my favorite Chinese fusion restaurant. Everything is delicious. All the dishes look beautiful, like rainbow to my eyes Love the decorations, it's old & new mix together. Look modern but also nalstalgic. Service is awesome, all the staff is attentive & friendly. Remember to go upstairs to check out the super fancy "Cold Drink Bar", it's glamorous and drinks are top-notch.
Margie W.
4/28/2023


China Live has definitely established itself as a well-known Asian restaurant in San Francisco. The food here definitely leans on the fusion side but you can still taste the more traditional roots in some of the dishes. I came here as part of a large group dinner for work and was really impressed by how well the restaurant was able to accommodate our size and needs. The staff was attentive and made the experience great!... read moreChina Live has definitely established itself as a well-known Asian restaurant in San Francisco. The food here definitely leans on the fusion side but you can still taste the more traditional roots in some of the dishes. I came here as part of a large group dinner for work and was really impressed by how well the restaurant was able to accommodate our size and needs. The staff was attentive and made the experience great! We ordered a little bit of everything, so you can’t go wrong with the options. The cocktail menu also nicely paired with the food. Id definitely come back but it is a little on the pricier side - though worth it if you haven’t been yet! read less
Peter F.
3/26/2023


We had an wonderful experience at China Live this evening. Zeon, our server, was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to be served by him. Each of his recommended dishes were excellent. We especially enjoyed the smoked sea bass, seared filet mignon with snow peas and the sesame soft serve with mango shaved ice. We will be bringing our children soon and can’t wait to capture our granddaughter’s... read moreWe had an wonderful experience at China Live this evening. Zeon, our server, was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to be served by him. Each of his recommended dishes were excellent. We especially enjoyed the smoked sea bass, seared filet mignon with snow peas and the sesame soft serve with mango shaved ice. We will be bringing our children soon and can’t wait to capture our granddaughter’s expression when she sees the fabulous dessert. It was such a delicious treat. Each dish was beautifully presented and prepared—artistic and creative. read less
APCA N.
3/15/2023


Outstanding food, great service partially offset by super-loud environment and bogus fee. Thumbs up: - Every single dish was delicious! Intense flavors, perfect textures - Server was helpful and friendly Thumbs down: - Large capacity / large crowds + poor acoustics / lack of noise-dampening makes it difficult to converse with friends. - Additional and misleading charge for "SF Mandate." Admittedly many other SF restaurants unfortunately do this, too, but this separate charge... read moreOutstanding food, great service partially offset by super-loud environment and bogus fee. Thumbs up: - Every single dish was delicious! Intense flavors, perfect textures - Server was helpful and friendly Thumbs down: - Large capacity / large crowds + poor acoustics / lack of noise-dampening makes it difficult to converse with friends. - Additional and misleading charge for "SF Mandate." Admittedly many other SF restaurants unfortunately do this, too, but this separate charge is -- contrary to the name -- not mandated by the city to be charged separately. Responsible restaurants bundle this cost into menu prices, just as they do when the prices of meat or electricity or rent or *literally* any other business costs increase Vegetarian options: Lots of delicious veg optionsI Kid-friendliness: I think it'd be a bit hectic / overwhelmingly loud / expensive for kids Parking: Street parking is tough; consider using a parking app to pre-purchase a garage spot at a reasonable price read less
Adam L.
2/28/2023


UNBELIEVABLE! Worth all the hype. Went a bit crazy for a early Valentines date night and certainly ordered more than any 2 people could eat in one sitting. Started with the pork bao buns (SJB) which were some of the best food you’ll ever have. Extremely crispy bottoms and so soft on the top. Amazing. We had the scallion bread too which was underwhelming. Sweet milk bread type taste that looked like a cinnamon roll.... read moreUNBELIEVABLE! Worth all the hype. Went a bit crazy for a early Valentines date night and certainly ordered more than any 2 people could eat in one sitting. Started with the pork bao buns (SJB) which were some of the best food you’ll ever have. Extremely crispy bottoms and so soft on the top. Amazing. We had the scallion bread too which was underwhelming. Sweet milk bread type taste that looked like a cinnamon roll. The Peking duck in the sesame pockets were insane. We got the premade 5 and the duck was so delicious and soft with crispy skin! Also ordered the amazing green beans, wok fried egg noodles (AMAZING), and the firecracker chicken (not really spicy at all) which were very tasty. All in all, an amazing Chinese food experience. read less
Josh R.
2/28/2023


Loved everything about this place! We only tried three dishes on the menu, I’d love to come back and try more. We reserved an inside table and were sat at a large wood communal high top table facing the duck preparation station, which was so entertaining to watch. Great atmosphere for a date night. Sharing the table with others wasn’t too close or tight.
Mandy C.
2/28/2023


We had a large group and they were able to accommodate on short notice. The food was excellent, the service was sublime, and the ambiance was refined, yet modern. The wait staff was kind and knowledge, with excellent recommendations. Dishes were served family style which allowed us all to enjoy journey of flavors this institution has to offer. For our party of seven the price was approximately $70 per person including tip. I would dine... read moreWe had a large group and they were able to accommodate on short notice. The food was excellent, the service was sublime, and the ambiance was refined, yet modern. The wait staff was kind and knowledge, with excellent recommendations. Dishes were served family style which allowed us all to enjoy journey of flavors this institution has to offer. For our party of seven the price was approximately $70 per person including tip. I would dine here again and again. read less
Manny H.
12/29/2022

