Taishan Cuisine

This is a nice little restaurant in Chinatown, definitely felt cozy and authentic. We shared a couple dishes:-Sichuan chicken was probably my favorite, but it def wasn't the best Sichuan chicken I've had and was a bit heavy on the breading.-sweet & sour soup was a bit too thick and sweet for my liking, definitely wouldn't order again.-Mapo tofu was definitely not spicy enough and was lacking in flavor-pan fried wontons were perfectly made and very tasty-egg tarts were tasty and sweetOverall the food is decent, and reasonably priced. My biggest complaint was the noise levels in the restaurant - the owner appeared to have a young child that enjoyed shaking a giant glass jar of coins, making it nearly impossible to have a conversation at our table for most of our meal. Everyone in the restaurant seemed bothered, but the owners didn't really seem to care.If I come back, I would definitely want to try the clay pot rice. I saw some tables order this and it looked amazing.

Waited 30 minutes for the most bland food I've ever had. I ordered the beef chow fun and had about three pieces of beef in the entire dish. Then ordered a wonton soup that had mini bugs and random hairs in it. Absolutely disgusting. I don't think the vegetables were even washed. Everything was $55Appalled that the reviews are even so high, but I understand the high prices since there are many drunk people looking for food post night out. Service was slow and no one came over, everytime I had to stand up and ask to order / for cups and utensils. It was extremely loud as well. Wanted to like this place but will never be coming back.

Sunday night around 2 am, we were looking for a Chinese spot to grab some food. Yelp showed two other places open but after driving there, both were closed. Luckily Taishan Cuisine didn't let us down and was actually open (until 3am!) like their page suggested. Want to start off by saying that this is a classic hole in the wall spot run by the cutest family. If you're expecting 10/10 service by American standards, this probably won't be your cup of tea; but if you want a homey, intimate vibe, this is it! No frills, just great food and fun time.We were seated upon entering and given menus. Nice warm tea (using actual tea leaves!) was provided. We ordered pan fried pork baos and beef chow fun. The beef chow fun came out about in about 10 minutes and the buns came maybe 5-10 minutes after that. The beef in the chow fun was extremely tender and yummy, there was a decent amount of meat but would have loved a bit more for the price. Bug portion, personally I would have wanted a bit more sauce on the noodles, but it still tasted good! Pan fried baos were exactly what I was hoping for -- the crisp at the bottom was just 10/10 and the filling was juicy and flavorful.Overall, I would definitely come back (maybe next time not at 2am) when I'm looking for a cozy Chinese spot.

Do not skip the roasted chicken! This whole roasted chicken gets broken down right at your table as the server is hand shredding it for you. The skin is a bit on the chewy side, although the meat is extremely tender all throughout. It's roasted with this rich, sweet and savory marinade that enhances the chicken's flavor. My table also ordered the house special fried rice which has egg and Chinese sausage mixed in, but it also has some shredded lettuce which was different to me but surprisingly refreshing. We enjoyed a nice early lunch here, but this spot is also one the few late night spots in the area that's open until early AM hours!

It was late and my friend, Ray, and I were on our way to the Hilton Union Square and starving. I knew that Chinatown has restaurants open for late night dining. Via yelp search, we found Taishan Cuisine that is open until 3 AM every day of the week. We arrived around midnight on Sunday night/early Monday morning of October 13/14, 2024...right before the rush started.The venue does not have a private lot, but we found street parking right in front of the restaurant. Upon arrival, we were seated within two minutes. The place was brightly lit and until more and more customers started arriving, I didn't realize that they have two dining rooms. I didn't look around very much, but the cleanliness level looked to be fair. Though, when I asked Ray how the bathroom was, he said, "You don't want to use it," telling me that it looked clean, but you could tell that "something happened in there." That was enough for me to avoid the restroom, no elaboration needed. Ray observed that most of Taishan Cuisine's patrons were Chinese and this convinced him that the food must be good here. Below are the items that we ordered.House Special chow Mein ($15.95) - The noodles appeared to be made of those found in instant ramen packages, but I actually liked this dish with the Chinese sausage. I couldn't touch the pieces of pork belly.Pan fried pork dumplings (6) ($11.95) - These tasty potstickers were served with a side bowl of a white seasoning. Ray thought it was salt, but it was sugar. I enjoyed these dumplings and the sweet addition added another level of flavour.hot and sour soup ($13.95) - I was not a fan of this. There were some textures that were oddly hard. Ray found it to be a bit too spicy.Shrimp dumplings (4) ($10.95) - Ray really liked Taishan's har gow. They weren't bad, but I have had better at other places.Beef w/chinese Broccoli(cauliflower) ($18) - OK. The meat didn't appeal to me much because it wasn't as lean as I expected. When Ray said that a piece of tendon got stuck in his throat, I ate only the veggies from that point on. This dish is not worth the price.Siu mai (4) ($9.95) - This was Ray's favourite of all the items that we ordered. I found the flavour to be a little off than what I am used to, so I ate only one piece.Service was not bad, but it was a bit challenging to flag someone down to ask for things. We were one of only three tables of customers who did not speak Chinese. Perhaps the language barrier was the reason why we had difficulty figuring out who were staff members. The waitress who served us was the main server and, thankfully, she spoke English. Ray and I were amused by how she busily tended to everyone...with a young infant in tow, fully asleep in a carrier on her back. Interestingly, there was also a young child, no older than four or five years, hanging out and crying at the hostess counter. He was probably tired and ready for bed since it was past midnight. Needless to say, the environment was very interesting, to say the least.After we left and made it to our hotel, Ray realized that he forgot his murse at Taishan. When we called them, they assured us that they had his bag, so we quickly returned and easily picked it up. They definitely earned extra points for this in Ray's book.Would I return? Maybe...if I need to find a late-night eatery in San Francisco and nothing else is open.

"if i could give this zero stars, i would" ... literally. SERVICE: we walked in with a group of 5, and were seated fairly quickly. BUT no one approached us to take our order for ~20 minutes, didn't even look in our direction. we ended up having to go to the front to tell them that we were ready to order, they said they would come over, and instead we see them addressing other tables who came in *after* us. it took them another 15 minutes and another reminder to come back to us. FOOD: absolutely disgusting. felt like throwing up. we ordered XLBs, shrimp dumplings, and pan fried pork buns. - pork buns: the bread portion was so dry, and the whole bun was falling apart. - shrimp dumplings: skin was too thick but flavor was good- XLB: the worst i've ever had. the skin was very thick, dough was literal GOOP and just stuck to the basket (see pictures).

Hadn't been to Chinatown in a long time. Streets are not as busy at night but the restaurants are getting a lot of tourist and local love. I was surprised how good their food here was. Porridge was flavorful. Fried pancake was really good, light and flaky. Tasty too. Their Chow Fun was my favorite. Not sure if they make their own noodles but it was delicious. I highly recommend you order. Their dim sum was also delicious and served all day during their business open hours. I highly recommend to dine here when you are in Chinatown. Service was excellent. Love the small family vibe. Cheers!

There's multiple Taishans (and they keep expanding!). Compared to other locations, the Broadway one has the biggest bonus of having the most tables and is my go-to for when I grab a larger party during dinner rush hours.The food is mostly the same across the Taishans; it's comfort food and the price is good. However, the menu is a mix of hits and so-so dishes and I stick to what I know or what my friends recommend when I order.I personally love the baked pork buns and recommend all their clay pot dishes. The clay pot dishes all have great crispy rice and the flavor I look for when I get a clay pot.

Taishan Cuisine offers a pleasant mix of dishes, and my recent visit left me with a few highlights. The eggs with jumbo prawns were a standout, with generous portions and a silky, perfectly seasoned scrambled egg that was simply delightful. The fish fillet was another tasty dish that I'd easily order again. Their carb options and stir-fried veggies were also well-executed, rounding out a satisfying meal.On the flip side, the Taishan five flavor goose, recommended by the staff, fell short. It was overly dry, and it seemed like they tried to revive it with a heavy-handed amount of sauce, which didn't help.One thing I really appreciate is how extensive the menu is, especially for such a small restaurant. They even serve dim sum and clay pot dishes, which I'm eager to try on future visits. The food comes out quickly, and they're the only place I know of in Chinatown that stays open past midnight, making it a great spot for late-night Chinese diner food. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu!

Came here for the blue crab which was delicious, fresh, and has the roe. Woulda given this place a 5 for this, but the goose was the worst I've ever had. It was tough and dry, clearly microwaved. I complained to the waitress and she had the nerve to tell me it's supposed to taste this way. Are you kidding me? I've had better at HK airport.