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Cantonese & Dim Sum · Little Russia · $$
Sweet baked char siu buns — frequently called out as a must.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Financial District · $$
Char siu filling encased in soft bun with crunchy sugar-glazed top
Vietnamese · The Castro · $
Thick chewy egg noodles stir-fried in garlic butter and parmesan with bok choy, topped with smoky charred pork
Coffee & Tea · The Castro · $
Vietnamese sandwich on fresh, crisp bread with sweet‑savory BBQ pork and classic pickled veggies
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Outer Sunset · $
Sweet, tender BBQ pork wrapped in a delicate rice noodle roll
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$$$
San Francisco's iconic Dutch crunch bread reimagined as a char siu bao, crispy-topped and stuffed with sweet roast pork
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Embarcadero · $$
Fluffy, steamed white buns filled with a sweet and savory barbecue pork filling.
Vietnamese · Little Saigon · $
Lemongrass-soy marinated BBQ pork with classic banh mi fixings
Bar · Mission Terrace · $
BBQ pork sandwich on a soft bun
Chinese · Showplace Square · $$
Fluffy steamed buns filled with sweet-savory char siu pork — pillowy, fragrant, and impossible to eat just one
Chinese · Lower Haight · $$
Features a pillowy bun with a filling that is noted as 'not too sweet'.
Vietnamese · Noe Valley · $$
Grilled pork over cool vermicelli noodles with fresh herbs and fish sauce dressing — perfect for warm days
Dumplings & Noodles · The Castro · $$
Fluffy steamed buns filled with sweet and savory char siu pork — three to an order, gone in seconds.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Inner Richmond · $$
Soft baked bun with sweet-savory char siu — the most-praised pick.
Korean · Central Richmond · $$
Thin-sliced pork marinated in gochujang and grilled at the table — fiery, sweet, and perfect wrapped in lettuce with ssamjang
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$
Sweet glossy pastry bun stuffed with char siu
Char siu BBQ pork in flaky pastry, balanced with subtle organic apple sweetness.
Thai · Nob Hill · $
Cantonese & Dim Sum · North Beach · $
Char siu bao with crunchier exterior and pillowy interior — frequently called out.
Korean · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Thin‑sliced pork in a gochujang marinade—smoky, tender, with a satisfying kick.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $
Wontons and char siu slices in broth with egg noodles, the sweet smokiness of the pork enriching every spoonful
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Inner Richmond · $
Tender, smoky, and sweet Cantonese-style char siu, a classic favorite.
Thai · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Korean · Outer Sunset · $$
Bakery · Chinatown · $
A classic, inexpensive savory pastry filled with seasoned pork.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Portola · $$
Fluffy steamed buns filled with sweet char siu pork.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · North Beach · $$
Thai · Little Saigon · $
A hearty fried rice featuring tender BBQ pork shoulder, offering a savory and slightly sweet profile.
Chinese · Mission Bay · $$
Fluffy steamed buns filled with sweet and savory barbecued pork.
Vietnamese · Outer Sunset · $
Juicy, flavorful grilled pork served in a warm, toasted baguette.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Excelsior · $
Char siu cut from rib for juiciness, served over rice
Tender slices of pork with a signature sweet, caramelized honey glaze.
Thick, bouncy hand‑rolled rice noodles overflowing with char siu, best dipped in hot mustard
Tender, crisp‑edged pork filling inside a pillowy baked bun with satisfying squish
Sichuan · Inner Sunset · $
Hearty fried rice studded with mock BBQ pork and veggie ham—savory and filling
American · West of Twin Peaks · $$
Tender pork ribs finished with a classic barbecue glaze.
American · Inner Richmond · $
Large, popular buns featuring a generous amount of sweet, savory pork filling inside a soft dough.
American · Portola · $
Tender, sweet-savory slices of roasted pork with a characteristic red-hued glaze.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Outer Richmond · $$
Flaky, golden-brown pastry exterior filled with a savory-sweet barbecue pork filling.
Fluffy, slightly sweet baked buns filled with savory char siu (Chinese BBQ pork).
Coffee & Tea · Central Richmond · $
Savory BBQ pork served on fresh bread, praised for its flavorful fillings.
Frequently mentioned for its excellent flavor and texture, this char siu is a classic deli offering.
American · Polk Gulch · $$
Pulled‑pork sandwich topped with coleslaw—sweet, smoky, and hearty pub fare
Sweet and savory char siu pork is nestled within soft rice rolls, a comforting and flavorful choice.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Ingleside · $
Frequently praised for its rich flavor, this cut of BBQ pork is a favorite, though some note it can be fatty.
Coffee & Tea · Union Street · $
A sweet and savory bun topped with a pineapple crust, highlighted by reviewers.
A classic Cantonese char siu, this BBQ pork is likely tender with a sweet and savory glaze.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Mission District · $
Enjoy the combination of sweet, fluffy buns with a savory barbecue pork filling.
Filipino · Mission District · $
Sweet-savory grilled pork skewers, a go-to combo component.
