Z & Y

Cuisine

chinese

Michelin

bib_gourmand

Price

$$

Website

https://www.zandyrestaurant.com/

Description

Some like it hot, and here they are in heaven. Be forewarned: timid palates are ill-suited to the spicy Sichuan dishes that have made Z & Y a Chinatown favorite. Nearly every dish is crowned with chilies, from the huge mound of dried peppers that are tossed with tender, garlicky bites of fried chicken, to the toasty chili oil anointing slippery bean jelly noodles, buzzing with Sichuan peppercorn.The well-worn dining room may seem unremarkable and the service laid-back, but the cooking can be relied upon to hit its mark. Be warned that parking in the neighborhood is a tall order.

Review score

3.9

Review count

80

Review summary

Located in San Francisco's Chinatown, Z & Y holds a 3.9/5 average rating. Food highlights include Peking duck, honey walnut shrimp, and steamed pork dumplings, though some diners found dishes excessively salty or noted chewy octopus. Service is inconsistent, ranging from friendly to rude, with complaints about pacing and overlooked reservations. The atmosphere is lively and casual, often requiring waits despite reservation policies. Value is debated; while portions are generous, the wait time and occasional service issues may not justify the experience for all visitors.

Best for

Suitable for diners willing to wait for traditional Chinese cuisine; verify reservation status beforehand.

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