Hunan Empire
Hunan Empire
3. Shrimp Chow Mein
13. Orange Chicken 2. Mu Shu Pork 10. Pork Steamed Dumplings 9. Pork Siu Mai
Indoor seating
9. Pork Siu Mai 10. Pork Steamed Dumplings 2. Mu Shu Pork
1. Hunan Chicken over Rice Lunch Special
Interior
Sign
9. Chicken Corn Soup
Dining room
Lunch for 4
11. Broccoli with Chicken over Noodles
2. Mu Shu Pork
1. Mongolian Beef
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War Wonton soup
Orange Chicken Lunch Special
4. Prawns with Lobster Sauce over Rice Lunch Special
Lunch
1. General Tso's Chicken
19. Sweet and Sour Fish Fillets
5. House Special Chow Mein
Wor Wonton Soup ! All there soups are amazing but this one is my fav ! It has shrimp , chicken, beef and bbq pork so good .
Daily soup
I keep coming back for any of their spicy chicken dishes
Kevin C.
Oct 2, 2024
As a loyal customer of Hunan Empire, I can't say enough good things about this place! My colleagues and I frequent this restaurant, and each visit is met with friendly, welcoming service from the staff, who always make us feel right at home. The food is consistently excellent, and I've developed a few favorites over time. My usual order is the shrimp with string beans because this dish is always fresh, perfectly seasoned, and has a clean, light taste that never feels too heavy.When I'm craving more variety, I turn to their carb options, which are just as satisfying. Their chow fun is packed with flavor, and the house special fried rice is always loaded with savory goodness. These are perfect when you're in the mood for a more indulgent meal. Another must-try is their crispy fried chicken wings for appetizers. They are fried to perfection with a crispy exterior and juicy inside, making them the ideal start to any meal.What makes Hunan Empire stand out is not only the great food but also the convenience. It's my go-to spot for Chinese takeout in the Cow Hollow area, but if you prefer to dine in, they've got plenty of seating inside. The restaurant is easy to find, and parking is never a hassle with both ample street parking and a parking garage right under the building. The casual and cozy atmosphere makes it a great place to grab a quick bite or enjoy a relaxed meal with friends or colleagues.If you're looking for reliable, delicious Chinese takeout with a welcoming staff and a comfortable dine-in option, Hunan Empire is a fantastic choice. I'll keep coming back for more!
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Sharon B.
Dec 18, 2024
Hunan Empire has one of the best lunch specials I've seen in SF! They have a bunch of meat+rice/noodle combos with soup for $11. The portions sizes are pretty reasonable, I even had a bit leftover. The service was very curt but efficient, similar to what you would expect from a classic takeout spot. The ambiance is nothing special either. But it's rare to find a good cheap eats spot in SF (especially in Marina) and Hunan Empire did a great job for the price you pay. Similar meals would be double the price or more at other restaurants. Will definitely be back!
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Lorissa W.
Jun 27, 2024
I was curious about this Chinese restaurant as it is across the street from my favorite SF restaurant, Wildseed. The restaurant is inside a large office building that also has a garage (3 dollars per 30 minutes). It is very convenient.I took my mother and brother to the SF Botanical garden and came here afterwards for lunch. I noticed that the restaurant is very dark and looks extremely old as if it's from the 80's and time was frozen. I have to admit the ambiance is depressing. It's the ugliest Chinese restaurant I have ever been to. Lots of construction workers and office workers come here for lunch (all men). The staff looks like a large family. The service was very clumsy. A young man gives us the menus and when I told him I already knew what I wanted, he looked confused. The owner was told that I had looked at their website beforehand so he came out to get my order. I don't know why no one else could take my order except the owner. The others stood around in the back of the restaurant.Their website mentioned free vegetable chow mein with a 40 dollar purchase and since our meal was 75 dollars, I inquired about this. The owner explained the free chow mein was only for dinner time. I ordered 4 dishes. We had beef chow fun, large size wor wontons to share, dry cooked green beans, and shrimp with broccoli.The chow fun was authentic and was good but not great. The beef was tasteless and cut very small. The broccoli had a beautiful green color but soft and mushy. In fact, everything was soft enough to be on the menu of a nursing home. The shrimp was on point (succulent and not overcooked). The dry cooked green beans had a cloying hot sauce that tasted like cheap bottled sauce. I wish they would use fresh chiles to add spice.They didn't bring out my mother's rice even after all the dishes came out and I had to remind them. The food was pretty good, the restaurant is ugly, the service inconsistent and strange, and the portion sizes were average. We probably won't return.
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Navila H.
Jul 9, 2024
Located right on Union St, this restaurant is located at a bustling part of the street. While typically difficult to park, there is paid public parking in the building (I think they still validate) and also across the street is another paid garage. As you walk into the main entrance, the restaurants lot is at the rear of the lobby past the elevators. The interior is simple and casual, great for large groups and families. Service is straightforward and warm, everything you'd expect from your friendly Chinese spot. Get the Hunan Chicken!! Will never get tired of it. Also snag a side of fried rice, you won't regret it. Don't forget the egg rolls! Excellent and crispy.
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Marissa R.
Oct 16, 2024
Best orange chicken; dumplings are tasty and large; mu shu pork was delicious. Service was excellent.
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Daniel O.
Jul 23, 2024
We been customers for years almost like an extended family ; even give you holiday treats. Warm service; quick delivery and they give great servings sizes too!! Food service -top shelf and gladly customize something for you!!
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Jillian S.
Oct 14, 2023
Shocked by the good reviews. The only thing that was averagely good was the bbq pork fried rice.Mongolian beef didn't even look like beef let alone Mongolian beef (pic attached). Hot and sour soup was weirdly sweet like dropped sweet and sour sauce in it. Pork dumplings tasted like chicken.Seems expensive for the quality of food.Maybe something fried that is hard to mess up like Orange chicken could be good... wouldn't go back.
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Catalina D.
Feb 3, 2024
Love most all of the dishes but they're Wor Wonton soup is so good has shrimp chicken beef and barbecue pork lots of vegetables great broth just love it! Everything is so fresh and the owners are so nice my go to for good Chinese food!
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Nicole C.
Aug 2, 2024
I don't care if the chow mein was good, owner is a JERK, no bathroom either, he has no code wants you to go upstairs. Excuse me? Yeah I'll never return, no patience for an asshole after I've patronized your DUMP.
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Dave W.
Jan 29, 2025
As we say in Cantonese, this place is "Not Bad " (which is actually a compliment). Being Cantonese and have had real Chinese food from Hong Kong, China, Vancouver BC, I consider myself an expert in this subject. I had ordered take-out from Hunan Empire before and found it kind of mid. Ever since my favorite Chinese restaurant in the area raised their prices to a point where I can't bear to bring myself from ordering there anymore, I was willing to give Hunan Empire another shot. I was pleasantly surprised with my take out order: Beef Chow Fun and roasted salt pepper fish. For the price point, the Chow Fun was tasty and while the fish dish wasn't quite authentic, it met my craving for fried fish. Given how reasonably priced it was (for the area) I will definitely try this place again.
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