# HK Lounge Bistro: one of my top places for dumplings in San Francisco

> HK Lounge Bistro in SoMa, San Francisco: Hong Kong-style dim sum. Xiaolongbao, crispy pork buns, very attentive service. Small, so weekends get crowded.

- **Restaurant:** HK Lounge Bistro
- **City:** San Francisco
- **Neighborhood:** SoMa
- **Cuisine:** Hong Kong-style dim sum
- **Rating:** 5/5
- **Must order:** Xiaolongbao
- **Ideal for:** Group late lunch, weekend breakfast
- **Address:** 1136 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=HK%20Lounge%20Bistro%201136%20Folsom%20St%20San%20Francisco
- **Reviewed:** 2025-05-11
- **Author:** Cvander
- **Canonical URL:** https://www.cookfoodie.com/reviews/hk-lounge-bistro
- **City guide:** San Francisco: https://www.cookfoodie.com/wishlist/san-francisco

## Review

The first time I came here was for breakfast during the weekend, and that really surprised me. Really lovely place. I recommend mostly coming here for breakfast on a weekend, but it gets super crowded because the place is very small. The location is weird in SoMa, but it doesn't really matter. They just really make this place amazing.

I recently did lunch with a group to complement the experience. I ordered a bunch of the suggestions. The place was really cozy, and the service was very attentive. Despite the fact that we got there very late, they were very nice to accommodate us, to serve the dumplings and the food, and they even served us tea so we could stay a little bit longer after the meal. So, attention is at ten.

I really would give this place a five out of five. The flavors are really nice. The xiaolongbao just tastes really good, and the pork buns were super crispy and tender. And overall, the fried rice, the chow mein, and all the veggies, just really good quality. Amazing stuff. Very good for a group party for a late lunch too.

One of my top places for dumplings in San Francisco. Amazing service, amazing food, just what you're looking for.

## What to order

- **Xiaolongbao:** Just tastes really good.
- **Pork buns:** Super crispy and tender.
- **Fried rice:** Really good quality.
- **Chow mein:** Really good quality.
- **Veggies:** Really good quality.

## Tips

Best for breakfast on a weekend, but it gets super crowded because the place is very small.

## If you're visiting HK Lounge Bistro

### When should I go?

I recommend mostly coming here for breakfast on a weekend, but it gets super crowded because the place is very small.

## Photos

- Braised pork belly slices in dark sauce with folded buns: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/hk-lounge-bistro-braised-pork-belly-buns.jpg
- Chicken feet with sliced chili, sticky rice parcels, a radish cake with dried shrimp and a shrimp dumpling in bamboo steamers: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/hk-lounge-bistro-dim-sum-steamers-spread.jpg
- Flaky pan-fried pastry cut in wedges, with folded buns: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/hk-lounge-bistro-scallion-pastry.jpg
- Steamed Chinese broccoli with brown sauce, fried rice behind: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/hk-lounge-bistro-gai-lan-fried-rice.jpg
- Red paper lantern and framed press clippings on a salmon-colored pillar: https://www.cookfoodie.com/img/reviews/hk-lounge-bistro-lantern-press-pillar.jpg

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Source: CookFoodie, https://www.cookfoodie.com/reviews/hk-lounge-bistro. Editorial opinion from a visit on or before 2025-05-11; hours, menus, and prices may have changed. Attribute to CookFoodie or Christian Van Der Henst when citing.