Brandy Ho's Hunan Food
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 788-7527
Fax: (415) 788-7528
- Cross Street:
- Pacific Ave
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30-12am
Message from Brandy Ho's Hunan Food
The Best Chinese Restaurant in San Francisco
- Inventive Cuisine
- Escape the mundane Chinese
- A San Francisco Tradition
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Editorial Review for Brandy Ho's Hunan Food – by Alex von Krogh
The Scene
Straddling North Beach and Chinatown, this neighborhood fixture is a popular destination for the white-collar crowd, but is well-liked by Chinese diners as well. The interior is more polished than the low prices would suggest: lush plants, fresh flowers and a bustling exposed kitchen. Service is attentive and friendly.
The Food
Brandy Ho's has a reputation for spicy fare, and deservedly so. Specify "mild" when ordering and you'll receive something more sinus-loosening than you're accustomed to. Fish-ball soup, seasoned with fresh spinach, noodles and bamboo shoots in chicken broth, is marvelously mellow. Smoked meat dishes--prepared in-house with hardwood--are a specialty. But beware: The duck attacks with robust flavors and is guaranteed to be stronger than expected. Tender pork, cabbage, mushroom and egg stir-fry (served mu-shu style) is addictive, and kung pao chicken gets taste and texture from sauteed whole peanuts.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyWeekday lunch specials for $5 or $6 are a great value in a neighborhood with many less sophisticated options.
ParkingThe narrow streets of Chinatown-North Beach don't offer much parking. Try Sansome Street, just a few blocks away.
Know Before You GoShort on time? Sit at the counter and get an unimpeded view of the cooks at work.
User Reviews for Brandy Ho's Hunan Food
06/15/2008 Posted by openville
First, I have to let you know two things. One, I use to love the Brandy H's in FiDi. Second, my food was delivered to my home, so I did not get to experience the quaint decor or the house service. Now, being a fan of the FiDI/Chinatown location I really happy to hear Brandy H's was coming to the Castro; especially since I moved out f the FiDi delivery zone. As I had in the past I ordered my two Chinese food staples. The two dishes I rate all Chinese restaurants by ... Mongolian Beef and Pork Fried Rice. One word ... disappointed. The quality and taste at the new Castro establishment of this city's old staple was just not there. To say the least I was very sad by this experience. I was so upset by the experience, that I doubt I will give them a second chance. Oh well, at least we stil have The Big Lantern.
Pros: the reputation
Cons: the food
06/12/2008 Posted by brides
Not sure why everyone raves about this place? 4 of us went together and shared a variety of meals. The service was fast and the food was ok, it just wasn't great. I've definitely had tastier and cheaper Chinese. I had a good nite as I was in good company but I won't be going back in a hurry.
Pros: service
Cons: food lacked flavour
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