Big Lantern

3170 16th St, San Francisco - 94103
234 reviews
Chinese Dim Sum Vegetarian
(415) 863-8100

Best veg dim sum in San Francisco. Get the bbq pork bun, chicken and chive dumplings, and any of the thousand fake meat dishes

Our group of 8 THOROUGHLY enjoyed our meal here. Dishes were copiously served, gorgeously spiced, and cheerfully delivered to our table. Every one of us was delighted with the experience. My only regret is that I live on the East Coast, too far to pop in here weekly!

SO GOOD! Don't miss out on the Ma Po Tofu or the Sesame Meatless Chicken - both are to die for. Sweet little restaurant with wonderful staff, thank you for the incredible meal. We won't soon forget it.

I just adore their cuisine. So kind and hospitable, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Quick and to the point. I've eaten both at home and in restaurants. It's a hit with my family. Lunch specials are fantastic. Huge dinner servings.

I had a nice experience here and I’ll be back. I loved that they gave a complimentary tofu soup. The restaurant is spacious yet cozy. My Ginger Onion Beef dish was great! It also came with ride and a small salad. All <$12 before tip. I heard their veggies options are great, like the veggie orange chicken. I’ll be trying the vegetarian options next.

We order 1 beef and 1 chicken entree and it was $50, no rice, no soy sauce, no chop sticks, no fortune. $5.50 for a can of tea and $2.50 for a 12oz can soad, Ridiculous! To top it off the food was bland even after requesting it to be spicy. Wont go back!

My chicken in my dumplings was totally raw, uncooked. Hoping I don’t get sick.

Don't judge befor you ate there!I was skeptical because it looked ranking.But WOW!A huge vegeterian Menü! And sooo delicious! Must visit!

My fiancé is vegetarian and I eat meat, we both loved this place! It’s our first time in San Fran and so happy a friend recommended this place to us! Our waitress, kind older lady, was very welcoming and good to us. If you’re vegetarian I highly recommend the “crab cake”. If you’re a meat eater like me, I really enjoyed the Szechuan lamb (picture attached)

Vegetarian and non vegetarian food is insanely good.Vegetarian: dim sum combination, crab cakes, and sesame chicken dishes were all amazing. The crab cake has texture just like crab, it's unreal. And amazingly tasty!Non vegetarian: szechuan lamb is simply delicious.Best Chinese food I've ever had!