China Live

The food was decent after I received the right entree. The service was good and attentive. However, it was a busy night and we were seated by an open door when the temperature was in the low 60s. I was a bit cold and wanting to leave soon after the smell of cigarette and marijuana smoke wafted in. Also, the open door cooled our food more quickly than we were eating it, and we didn’t want cold food.

China Live lives up to the hype. Like others said in previous reviews it gets loud, especially if you’re seated by the open kitchen. But the food is banging, every entree and appetizer is a great experience. We ended up going with the shrimp, filet mignon, and a few apps. The beef on the steak melted in my mouth with each bite. Another standout was the garlic noodles, probably some of the best I’ve had in the city. It’s the perfect compliment for your main dish. Definitely check out China live, it’s well worth all the accolades.

It's a go to spot for anyone who enjoys Chinese food. It's upscale family style Chinese dining. The restaurant is well done and setup. Nothing is bad on the menu but I love their chicken dumplings in chilli broth, noodles and the Peking duck buns. They make the buns in front of you in a behind the glass . Kyle Ryan the manager of the restaurant is incredible and makes sure food and service are both on point. Another great thing is they can seat large groups and they cater to all dietary restrictions making it a superb place for celebrations.

Fantastic experience at China Live! The server was incredibly helpful with their extensive recommendations. Although the exterior is unassuming, inside you're greeted with a lively, bustling atmosphere and chic decor. We adored every bite, especially the soup dumplings, and even had delicious leftovers for the next day. A must-visit spot in SF for an exceptional and joyful dining experience!

This spot was awesome. We started out with the Famous Sheng Jian Bao and they were delicious. For our entrees we had the Shanghai Fat Chow Mein Pork, Shrimp, Chicken & Seasonal Vegetables and House Famous Kung Pao Firecracker Chicken. The food was amazing. Mike was our waiter and he was awesome. Went above and beyond. Highly recommend checking this spot out. They also have a cool robot that brings out the take out

Came for dinner with a big group so got to try a bunch of stuff - which is always nice. Everything tasted delicious and the service was pretty quick too. Especially loved the pecking duck and Dutch crunch buns. Shaved ice, carrot cake and matcha lava cake were divine too! Quite loud though and only realized on my third visit that service charge is pre-added.