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Hunan Homes Restaurant

Expert Reviews of Hunan Homes Restaurant

AOL CityGuide

perpetually popular chinese spot likes it hot...
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Epinions

small restaurant, big taste...
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IgoUgo

this is my favorite restaurant in san francisco's chinatown, with tasty, authentic chinese food at very...
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Wcities

considered to be one of the tastiest hunan establishments in san francisco, this chinatown secret was awarded "best bay area chinese restaurant" by the chinese world journal. stay and eat in the dining room...
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User Reviews of Hunan Homes Restaurant

best chinese food

I am coming from France and have been la ot of times in Beijing. Never eat so delicious dishes served by professional and sympathetic persons.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Great staff and service to match tasty chinese food

The Aquarium and staff certainly makes this place kids friendly. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The sizzling dishes taste just like the Chinese food I grew up used to (in France). We ate there late on...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Highly Recommended

The service is always great here. They never fail to make it like home. Their food is AWESOME. Must try their hot and sour soup, succalent bread, honey walnut with prawns, and so much more. Have the waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Best of the best

Definately the best chinese place in town. Consistent with their good food and good service. I love this place!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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The Best

I have been eating here since 1985. They made me feel at home the very first day. Their potstickers are the best. The Mongolian beef, orange chicken, and sizzling beef are my favorites. The food is always hot,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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A Must-Try

We found this restaurant through this website and we were not disappointed! We ordered the Combination Chow Mein, Orange Peel Chicken, and Honey Walnut Prawns; each dish was outstanding. The servers were very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Our Fave Place in Chinatown

This restaurant specializes in Hunan cuisine and is located in Chinatown. The staff is very good ab...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Unbeleivable Chinese Food, you must go !!!

I must say, I started going to Hunan Homes back in 1984-85 and to this day, still find there food the best. This is a family run business from the top down. They have excellent staff, pay attention to detail,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Don't call it Chinese restaurant please!

The restaurant chef lacks basic training in chinese cooking. Call it anything, but please do not insult Chinese food by calling this Chinese. I am a Chinese, and I have never had such bad food in my life...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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Hunan Homes - Best Chinese Restaurant in Downtown San Francisco

great food and reasonable prices. you can usually get seated within 15 minutes and the food is made fresh. i highly recommend the mongolian beef or shrimp chow mein. my usual rice plate is asparagus prawns in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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My All-Time Favorite

I've been eating at Hunan Home's since 1989. I've brought all my friends and family over the years, and they all love it as much as I do. The food is always fresh and tasty, and the service fast and friendly....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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Excellent Food, Service, and Atmosphere

Walking into Hunan Home's Restaurant, you will first notice a beautiful fish tank filled with colorful fish. The walls are lined with mirrors and lovely Chinese decorations, giving it an authentic feeling....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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This is the one

Over nearly 40 years of eating in Chinatown, San Francisco, we have eaten in many places. A conservative estimate would be two dozen different Chinese Restaurants in San Francisco. In recent years we have only...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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best of the best?

I was disappointed after reading such raving reviews about this place. A hidden secret of Chinatown? no nonsense chinese food? I ordered some traditional dishes like eggplant, beef noodle soup, small pork...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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Do you read reviews?

If you do, you know that sometimes people with a chip on their shoulder will write anything to cause harm to a person or an entity. A recent negative review is a good example. Im a native Chinatown local...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Local Chinatown native warns against eating here!

The wait for the food to arrive was very long, causing my dinner date and me to wonder what was going on. The shao long bao (shanghai soup dumplings) were very good, but the beef was more fat than protein, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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The Hype is Right! Wow! Such good Chinese food!

It's odd that in the city with the world's largest Chinatown I've had many a mediocre Chinese meal a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Who charges $1 for rice?

Food was great....for Chinese-American food. Ordered 'spicy' food that didn't have a lick of spice. Not blown away by the food, but it was notches above your regular delivery/take-out fare. Atmosphere was ok,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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I want to return

If I ever return to San Francisco, this will be on my list.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2005
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The Hype is Right! Wow! Such good Chinese food!

It's odd that in the city with the world's largest Chinatown I've had many a mediocre Chinese meal and take-out. However, I decided to take my parents to Hunan Home's in hopes of good times and food, as many...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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Drive the miles to eat here!

The staff is wonderful, the food is terrific! The only issue before was trying to park in the area but they have provided validated parking in nearby parking garages. We've never had a bad dish in the all the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Yam...Yam

I always love this place, all the food is fresh, everything was amazing, the entire meal was wonderful, I am highly recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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I was in Hunan in the past weekend.

I like the Yeel in the hot iron plate. This is a very special dish, tasty yeel in a hot plate with house special sauce. I never have such a good dish ever found in the other restaurant. My wife and I did enjoy...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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My Home away from Home

James and Lillian always make me welcome. The food is first rate. There are cheaper restaurants in China town but none give better value, especially the lunch specials. I've brought out of town friends and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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Food at its best!

i have never had such a great experiance at a restaurant in a while. the food was great and at a great price. we were seated in a timely manner. the service was very nice. i loved it all. i recommend this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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You've got to try it!!!

I have always liked your restaurant. I come with my family and my coworkers. They have nice seats for small families, and they have tables for very big groups. Their service is great! Their food is delicious....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Banquet at reasonable prices

LOved the staff, the food and the atmosphere. James came up with a banquet menu and faxed it to me in Los Angeles for a party of 8 girls and 7 adults. I gave him a budget and it was right on track with more...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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Spicy Boy's Favorite

They pull out all of the stops here - All food tried up to this point is A - Great owners and a good staff make this the perfect lunch or Dinner spot - Spicy Boy gives it 2 thumbs up
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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My favorite chinese spot

We always start up ordering with the same two dishes, whole peking duck with a terrific plum sauce and soup buns always served steaming hot. All the noodles I've tried have been good as have the entrees. You...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Best Hunan style chinese food in town

This is the best Hunan style chinese food so far I ever had in The Bay Area. I don't think anyone else can beat it. Hunan Home should always rank the BEST in the Bay Area, especially in the Chinatown area....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Hunan Homes

I love their service. Excellent. Try their weekend lunches! So Taiwan!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2005
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Lived up to the hype

I first want to give a shout out to KIM- our server for our visit. What a gem you are! I had researched chinese food restaurants for my recent visit to San Francisco and saw the raves this one received by...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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Good but Rushed

The food and service is very good. The shrimp with lobster sauce and the Ma Po Tofu are awesome. This is one of the restaurants we try to make it to whenever we go into the city.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2005
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I don't understand its high rating?

I've been here several times with people from the office. Their meat quality is below average. The beef is fatty, the chicken is rubbery, and the result is little to no digestion all day. Yuck. I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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The Absolute Best!

Hunan Home's is not only the best Chinese restaurant in San Francisco, I believe it is the best restaurant of any kind in the City. I have the pleasure of eating lunch at Hunan's nearly every Friday --- a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2005
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Great Food

I don't know what others say about this restaurant, but i know that the food is just great and i get huge portions for my price. I'm to this restaurant and every time i'm in Chinatown, i have to grab some...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2004
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Great for family dinner

Hunan Home is a great place to sit back and enjoy traditional Hunan food. The prices are reasonable. The restaurant has great customer service and wonderful food. I would recommand this place for families to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2004
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Overrated

Hunan Home is basically a slightly above average Hunan styled Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown taking advantage of the hype that surrounds it. How the place ever got the hype is the mystery to me. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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We feel like part of your family ..

We have dining at Hunan Homes for the past 11 years. We feel like family around them. We are very picky eaters and found thier entrees to be the best. Thier service is excellent (Thier Mama with a big smile),...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2004
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The Best in BayArea

WOW!! I never have such tasty food in my life, what a nice restaurant, they provid the best service to all the customer there, we feel like having dinner at home with our family!! I love you HUNAN HOME'S...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2004
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Good food, great service, good value

Hunan Home's was recommended by my hotel and was exactly what I was looking for. I was seated promptly. The wait staff was attentive and helped explain dishes and made recommendations. The food was very good....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2004
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Fabulous Find

I have been searching for a solid, high quality chinese restaurant in China Town - and this is it. I have had a variety of menu items and each thing has been consistently great. The meat and seafood are fresh...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2003
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Jackpot!

We go to Hunan Home's at least once a month, sometimes once a week! Love the food--no grease; great flavors. Love the fish tank (check out the baby longhorn cowfish!). Love the kitschy Chinese ambience,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2003
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The Social Butterfly says......

Hunan Homes is One of the very BEST Chinese Restaurants in the City and the Bay Area. Zagot's rating for this WONDERFUL Chinese Restaurant is that the Food is Very Delicious and the Service is Very Friendly;...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2003
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Good Choice

My husband bought me there and I liked it. I recommended to my friends for a lunch group meeting. Everybody liked it and I felt so proud. The price is inexpensive. We couldn't believe our bill at the first...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2003
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Thank you!

I logged on to Citysearch to find a Chinese restaurant. I read some reviews of Hunan Home and thought I would give it a shot... thank you for the recommendation! It was delicious! Usually when I order spicy...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2003
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Probably the best in Chinatown

First of all I'm Chinese and I need not to look at any reviews as pointers to restaurants. Many of the places that have garnered good reviews are actually crap. My family has been dining out here at Hunan's...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2003
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HHR lives up to it rating

I've had lunch here twice in the past 2 weeks. Hard to find a better value in SF. Great spicy food, Mongolian Beef and Hunan Chicken. Fast seating, prompt sevice, a full water glass. Lunch for 2 with tax and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2003
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Wus up homes? Hunan homes

This place rocks! Awesome service, none of the typical big city attitude, waitstaff all worked together to make everything go smothly, very very friendly, cozy atmosphere. We showed up late and even at the end...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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What a Find!!

Hunan Home's is a wonderful place to get great chinese food and excellent service with a smile. If you are a repeat customer, the staff will remember you and treat you accordingly. My boyfriend and I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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it's alright

Alright, not spectacular. Some of the food was good, some kind of bland. The service was okay. I took a large group there and was overcharged for some of the food.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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This is my favorite chinese restaurant.

The staff are always friendly and pleasant. The restaurant is clean with nice linen table cloths and napkins. And the prices are reasonable.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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Maybe equal, but none better!!

We have been going here for fifteen years and the food never varies and is top quality. This is the first place we head when we visit The City. The surroundings are very nice and service friendly. We once...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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Best Hunan style chinese food in Bayarea

Hunan Home is the best Hunan Style chinese food among those in the Bayarea. They have the delicious Hot & Sour Soup, Walnut prawns & very special Tea smoked duck. The price is very reasonable & if you stop by...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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A ROMANTIC PLACE

my first date was at that resturant it was so good. i had a wonderful time. gambler took me there and we both loved the place and all the waitress were great.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Lighting Fast and Delicious

Went on a Saturday night at 7:20p. We ordered 6 dishes, including a yummy whole braised cod, and we were outta there by 8:00p. All the food came up in about 10 minutes and still tasted fresh. The orange peel...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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A stand out!

There are no chickens hanging in the windows, but this is authentic Chinese food and very tasty! The service was prompt and efficient. We'll definitely go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2002
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Hot and Sour Soup is Amazing!

My husband and I go here frequently, mostly for take-out but when we do dine, the service is always wonderful and the food very good. The hot and sour soup is the best I've tasted.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2002
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Good food at good price.

Have been dining at this restaurant for over 10 years -- good place to bring out of town guests, particularly those not accustomed to Chinese food. Service is always good and prices are reasonable. Cuisine is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2002
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Over Rated

When I first got to SF, I wanted a good Chinese restaurant to go to. EVERYONE recommended this place. The food's not bad, but not exceptional either. Average at best. Too much hoopla about this place.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2002
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An authentic taste of San Francisco

We recently visited San Francisco for the first time and wanted authentic Chinese food. We went to the Hunan Home Restaurant, and it was great! The food was wonderful and the service was awesome! I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2002
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everything is good about this place

this place has great chinese food (huge menu), friendly and attentive waitstaff, and great value. hunan home is the best place to bring your 12 best friends, have good food, drink lots of beer, have a blast...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2002
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Good Food!

I found the food to be very good. I didn't care for the lack of parking. I was forced to look for a parking space for about 1/2 hour. But it was worth it. I found it hard to talk to my friend in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2002
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Quick, fun, and tasty

I had lunch with visiting relatives at Hunan Home and was pleasantly surprised. It's good food on Formica tabletops. My relatives don't eat pork or shellfish, so we limited our choices to a deep-fried bean...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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Wow, I finally found the decent chinese

The dining room is clean and cosy, food is very tasty and service is remarkably professional and attentive. I would recommend Hunan Home's to all my friends anytime because I think it's simply the best Chinese...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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Hunan Homes is the BEST

Hunan Homes Restuarant has truly one of the most spectacular service and extremely delicious food. Their host and waiters have great manners and serves me and my family well with polite orders and gives great...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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ooh la la

This is a gread restaurant, their staff are most helpful and attentive, food are delicious, I'd recommended this restaurant to my friend and co-workers, have fun and enjoy a fine hunan cuisine.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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What did they eat?

We came here based on the rave reviews. Boy what a mistake! Service and atmosphere were good, but I'd trade them in any day for great food. We tried (can't remember exact names) spicy eggplant, spicy garlic...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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Best in Chinatown

I live a few block from Chintowna and have tried most of the restaraunts there and Hunan Homes is definately number one or two. Great service, decent prices, fresh food...you can't go wrong!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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mmm, mmm good!

My favorite Chinese in the City! I love Hunan Home! I highly recommend ANY of the sizzling dishes, Orange Peel Chicken too. I have to say, I have never had a bad meal here!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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The Edge of China

What a fun place to enjoy an wide menu of fresh seafood and poultry seven days a week. Bored of the North Beach ? Head south on Kearney and walk over to Hunan Home. The menu is consistent and I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Superior

Consistently Excellent quality, and quantity. Just like China! Great service and well priced.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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Fresh, delicious, the best in SF!

I had lunch at Hunan Home yesterday for the first time, and it was a fantastic experience. Owner, James, was welcoming and cheery, obviously taking pride in his popular establishment. The walnut prawns were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Yummiest ever

I'll bet I've sent 100s' of people traveling from Florida to San Francisco to Hunan Home Restaurant.All of them said it was the "Real Deal" and thanked me. Just too far(3500miles)from Florida. Wish they would...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Best Chinese Food in town

Hunan Home's Restaurant has the best Chinese in SF. My husband and I enjoy it so much that we dine there at least 3 timesa month. The food, service and experience are superb. Can't go wrong with this one!...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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Wonderful!

This was my first time at this restaurant, but my group had a wonderful time. The food was excellent, as well as the rice wine, and we had great service. I'd recommend it to anyone, and will try the Los Altos...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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best lunch around

Hunan Home has the best hot and sour soup I've had anywhere! It is consistently better than any other restaurant around. I find that the lunch dishes at Hunan Home are much more flavorful than other...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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use the chopsticks

Lunch at noon in San Francisco can be a challange. This place will fit you in. Good, authentic eating with the locals - what more can i say. Ok ok $5 for lunch--- Try it.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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Hunan Happiness

We highly recommend this restaurant. The food was excellent and plentiful. The server was cheerful, humorous and entertaining. We will come back any time we're in the area.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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The Best in California

As a caterer and chef I can honestly say that this is one of my all time favorite restaurants. The owners greet you like long last family everytime you come in, giving you the highest degree of friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Speedy lunch or gracious dinner

This is a restaurant where I eat several times a week and never tire of either the food or the service. They are consistently speedy at lunch, understanding most people are on short lunch hours. At dinner, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Deeply in love!!!!!!

One of my middle school friends who have moved to L.A. in 1984 would actually fly to S.F. to meet me at Hunan Home for one meal and fly back on the same afternoon. How crazy is that??? He is planning another...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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excellent

This is the best resturant so far in my life. Never have those service and food can find in other resturant in China Town. Every time when I visit San Francisco, that is the first place I have to visited.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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catchy title

The food is great and a great value. The service is one of the best things about the place. It's perfect for large parties. I like it, yes I do.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Can't beat the orange peel beef!

The orange peel beef is the best! And the "String beans ala Hunan." And while you're at it, try the succulent home-style bread, but have it steamed so you can feel extra-healthy.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Walnut Shrimp

Fresh Big Shrimps, Crunchy walnuts, not too sweet, just the right taste
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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The Best Honey Walnut Prawns!

Great food...and consistently good service. A great place to bring friends and family. The honey walnut prawns are soooo fine and the potstickers melt in your mouth. Go for the spicy eggplant or snowpea leaves...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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The very best of Chinatown

Hunan Home has become as much of a San Francisco tradition as Pier 39, The Presidio, Golden Gate Park, and "the bridge". I never give family or friends the tour of San Francisco without including a trip to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2002
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The Best of the Best!

Looking for a great place to have lunch or dinner? If so, I would recommend Hunan Homes Restaurant. With excellent food and great service its a must for family and friends. It is certainly one of the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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10

My favorite Chinese restaurant. Great food, service and value (especially on the daily lunch specials). It's no wonder I go there at least once a week, sometimes more. I've already been there twice this week...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Four STARS!

Great food, Great Place. I would recommend it again and again to all of my friends. Check it out!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Yo Nan Tarng Mien

I have been eating at Hunan Home for over 15 years. This restaurant has an exceedingly high standard of friendliness and service set by Mr Cy Yuan (rest his soul). This standard is honored by James Yuan and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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hunan home resturant

great place! need to go there. #1. the best chinese food i every tasted. the people are nice. perfect chinese food.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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The Best!!

All I got to say is that Hunan Home's Best service, food.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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8

Consistently good family style Chinese cooking. Service is dependable. Owner who often greets his guests, is friendly and very helpful with recommendations. Seafood is fresh.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Long Distance 'Regular'

As an Airline Captain, I eat 'out' far more often than I eat a home. Lunch at Hunan Homes has been a once or twice weekly experience for me for the last 5 years or so, Can I call it the Worlds best Chinese...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2002
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The Best the City has to offer!

We have been eating at James' restaurant for many years. We frequently eat Chinese, often experimenting and trying new restaurants. Our goal is to find a restaurant better than the last. We ALWAYS come back to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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Tasty Food

With so many places to eat, its sometimes hard to find the right one. I would highly recommend Hunan Home's for the tasty dishes, friendly service, extra seating in back, good prices, and clean area.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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