Welcome to Wok Shop Cafe
Located on 1233 Van Ness Ave in San Francisco, Wok Shop Cafe offers a casual dining experience with a focus on Chinese cuisine. Known for their flavorful hot & sour soup and spicy chicken, the cafe provides a variety of seafood and vegetarian options. With quick service, reasonable prices, and a chill ambience, customers rave about the delicious dishes, including veggie chow mein and kung pao chicken. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, Wok Shop Cafe is a go-to spot for satisfying cravings for authentic Chinese flavors.
- 1233 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 941091233 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94109 Hotline: (415) 771-2142
Welcome to Wok Shop Cafe, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of San Francisco at 1233 Van Ness Ave. This inviting eatery specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine, focusing particularly on seafood and comforting soups. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty bowl of Wonton Noodle Soup or craving the tender flavors of Roasted Duck, Wok Shop Cafe promises a culinary experience that will leave you both satisfied and eager for more.
What sets Wok Shop Cafe apart is its dedication to quality and taste. The menu features an impressive array of dishes, from spicy Wild Pepper Chicken to a delightful mix of Steamed Mixed Vegetables with Prawns, each prepared with meticulous attention to detail. Reviews from patrons highlight the incredible flavors of their offerings, with many singling out the spicy chicken for its bold and thrilling taste.
Customers rave about the attentive and friendly service, creating a welcoming atmosphere that complements the delicious food. Reviews reflect experiences of quick seating and timely service, ensuring that you can enjoy your meal, whether you're dining alone or with friends. The casual but clean decor adds to the charm, providing an ideal spot for a laid-back lunch break or a cozy dinner.
Wok Shop Cafe is not just about filling your stomach; it’s about crafting a memorable dining experience. The blend of flavors, the quality of ingredients, and the care in preparation come together to create dishes that resonate deeply with the soul. From the satisfying crunch of the Salt & Pepper Pork Chops to the comforting warmth of a bowl of Hot & Sour Soup, every bite is a celebration of Chinese culinary traditions.
If you find yourself nearby, especially around lunchtime, do yourself a favor and drop by; the lunch specials are a steal! Don't forget to grab a fortune cookie on your way out, a sweet reminder of your delightful experience in this unassuming but wonderful cafe.
Wok Shop Cafe awaits, where hearty Chinese favorites and warm hospitality come together to create a dining experience that is both delightful and affordable.

Randomly found this place as I was having a work meeting nearby and was pleasantly surprised. Fantastic find, friendly service, and tasty food!

Food is good especially their spicy chicken. Fast service if you call ahead of time. Which I highly suggest. Ambience was pretty chill and quiet. Not classy for sure, but casual or semi casual works.

Dining alone, seated quickly at noon on a Monday. I prefer my hot & sour soup with pork, but this was a very good vegetarian rendition--sour and peppery, with lots of tofu, a little egg, and deliciously peppery. It could have benefited from a sprinkling of green onion to brighten it a bit, but a solid opener to my kung pao trio lunch special. This was a large, spicy, fresh, and tasty shrimp, tender-crisp carrot and zucchini, and perfectly velveted beef and chicken, rounded out with water chestnuts, scallions and slices of jalapeño. Even the peanuts were crunchy and fresh. Service was attentive--my water glass was refilled without asking. Another plus--tables are spaced far apart. No bumping chairs or tripping over other diners. Decor is unfussy with a few cute touches, which probably is what keeps this place clean and very affordable. Also worth mentioning that I was one of about five solo diners and none of us was rushed or relegated to the worst table in the house. Overall, pleasantly surprised by this nice experience and great value!

Delicious veggie chowmein. Very close to the hospital and has reasonable price. Friendly staff

This unassuming joint is located right by my hospital and is the perfect fix for my greasy chow mein cravings. It's pretty clean inside and ordering is easy (either place your order online or call it in). Orders are prepared in a timely manner and they toss in fortune cookies for you to enjoy as well. I've ordered the veggie chow mein ($11.55) and string beans ($12.50). Portions are decent and pricing isn't too bad. They also have lunch/dinner specials too!

Ordered Chinese takeout from here for dinner last night and the food did not disappoint! I decided to try out a new spot and this was the best rated amongst the options available for postmates delivery (seems like it's quite hard to find any 4+ star chinese restaurants on postmates!). My boyfriend and I ordered Mongolian beef chow fun, hot and sour soup(L), and kung pao chicken with a side of jasmine rice. I found the prices to be reasonable, the portions to be large, and the food to be flavorful. I will most definitely return to try out more of Wok Shop's dishes and potentially dine in next time!

After walking around the city, we decided to give Wok Shop another try, and after eating what we ate, I felt compelled to write an updated review. The affordable lunch options are still a thing, which is great if you are looking for a meal under $13 that is filling and delicious. My girlfriend and I love spicy food, so when we were chatting up one of the owners, we asked if anything could be made spicy, and he said yes. We ordered the wild pepper chicken, and this was easily one of the best fried chicken dishes I've had in a really long time. It was perfectly crisp, great flavor, and even stayed crispy after being in the fridge. We were blown away at how delicious this chicken was. It's something I could eat everyday. We also got beef and broccoli, extra spicy. Easily one of the best beef and broccoli i've ever had. I've never had it spicy before and it was drenched in sauce, which we loved. Poured the extra spicy sauce in the rice, it was magical. Lastly, we got bbq pork chow mein, spicy as well, it was hella good. Good amount of bbq pork and spicy noodles, great combo. All of this was under $40, which in the city is a steal, and we had plenty of food. Can't wait to come back and try their spicy fried rice! If you like spicy food, that's not overbearing an complements well, try asking for their dishes spicy. Out of everything, highly recommend giving the wild pepper chicken a try, it's that good.

This place saved me multiple times for all the time I've worked long shifts. The flavor is amazing, worth coming back. There beef with bitter melon is the best not so bitter after all. Not to mention, they deliver after certain hours, fast and accurate order. This place seemed pretty clean, always busy and a hole in the wall type. Definitely but the salt pepper pork chop, wonton soup, and the bitter melon dishes.

Sweet and sour Fish fillet was really good. Seafood fried rice is good too although average. And the Singapore style noodles are a little dry for me but maybe that's how it normally is. I wouldn't order it again though. I ordered in-store for a takeout so I can't say anything about the service although it took 22 mins for the order to get ready (yes, I timed it). Place is alright. I didn't see anything worth mentioning. But an ok place to dine in.

This is a solid 4 star Chinese spot. It's cheap, good and consistent. With Chinese food, I optimize for either distance, quality or price. I've always been a few blocks from this place so it's my quick cheap option. It's not going to blow your mind, but you wont be disappointed. They've recently moved around the corner into the old Kyoto sushi building so now they have ample room for seating and you'll never have to worry about needing a reservation.