Reviewers consistently praise the quail as flavorful, tender, and perfectly balanced. The goji berries add tartness, pine nuts provide crunch, and the char siu glaze delivers savory depth. It's noted as probably the most balanced dish on the menu.
Tips from diners
A signature dish that showcases Chef Jew's technique. Order if you're doing a la carte rather than the tasting menu.
Chef Jew sources Peking-style duck from Liberty Farm in Sonoma, maintaining the tradition while elevating the ingredient quality. The duck is roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat remains tender. Reviewers praise it as one of the city's best iterations of this classic.
Tips from diners
Duck appears on the multi-course tasting menu. Order the 6-course menu to experience Chef Jew's full vision.
This bread melts in your mouth when slathered with honey butter. It arrives warm and is often the first thing diners taste at Mister Jiu's — a perfect preview of the craftsmanship to come.
Tips from diners
Don't fill up on bread even though it's delicious — you'll want room for the multi-course menu.
Chef Jew's modern take on a classic Chinese dish features delicate silken tofu in a carefully spiced sauce. The maitake mushrooms add umami, and the green Sichuan peppercorns provide numbing spice. It's a vegetable-forward dish that rivals the meat courses.
Tips from diners
Excellent vegetarian option. Alert the restaurant to any dietary preferences when making your reservation.
The tasting menu is the chef's recommended way to experience Mister Jiu's. Dishes change with the season and ingredient availability. Reviewers note each course builds on the last, creating a cohesive narrative of Chef Jew's culinary philosophy.
Tips from diners
Book a table well in advance. Ask about wine or non-alcoholic pairings for a complete experience.
Mister Jiu's opened in 2016 after chef Brandon Jew leased a 10,000-square-foot century-old building in Chinatown, spending three years recruiting investors and renovating to meet building codes. Just six months after opening, the restaurant earned its first Michelin star, becoming San Francisco's first Chinese restaurant to achieve the honor. Chef Jew, a Chinese American raised in San Francisco's Richmond District, won a James Beard Award for Best Chef: California in 2022. His cooking defines modern Chinese American cuisine by blending classic Cantonese techniques with California's seasonal bounty. The restaurant occupies a historic Chinatown banquet hall, honoring the neighborhood's role as the birthplace of Chinese American food.
Reservations are required and highly competitive. Book online at Resy or call (415) 857-9688 at least 2-3 weeks in advance.
Ideal for celebratory meals, anniversaries, and special occasions. The service is formal yet warm, and the restaurant handles requests well.
Tuesday-Thursday dinner service is slightly less crowded than Friday-Saturday. Come early (5pm) for a more relaxed pace.
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