New Lun Ting Cafe

670 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
+1 415-362-5667
$$$ Chinese restaurant , Cafe , Chophouse restaurant
(303 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

New Lun Ting Cafe sits quietly on Jackson Street, blending the vibe of a traditional Hong Kong-style eatery with some familiar Western touches. This spot draws a steady local crowd who appreciate straightforward, hearty meals without frills. The atmosphere inside is relaxed, slightly no-frills, reflecting its longtime neighborhood roots rather than trends — it feels like stepping into a San Francisco institution where many have been coming for years, often for lunch or an easy dinner.

The menu leans heavily into Chinese comfort food that has been gently tweaked to suit local tastes. Expect plates like roast pork drenched in rich gravy over rice, beef chow fun, and tender oxtail stew. There’s a casual nod to Chinese chophouse classics and a handful of Western-style dishes like prime rib or marinated pork chops with spaghetti, which speaks to its Hong Kong café inspiration. Portion sizes tend to be generous, making it a solid choice for those looking for filling, no-nonsense meals.

This is a spot best suited for people who have some familiarity with Hong Kong-style cafés or those seeking a reliably comforting meal with savory sauces and warming soups. The free soup and tea that often accompany meals add to the straightforward hospitality here. Those sensitive to heavy sauces might want to pace themselves, as many dishes come with rich, flavorful gravies.

If you’re a local or visitor aiming for an unpretentious meal where familiar flavors come through consistently without breaking the bank, New Lun Ting serves well. It’s especially appealing for midday diners or casual suppers. The tea—smooth and closely tied to the Hong Kong café tradition—pairs naturally with crispy yet tender pork chops or any of the rice-based meals. The vibe rarely gets hectic, giving an oddly comforting quiet despite its city setting.

Overall, New Lun Ting Cafe fits best as a spot for a practical, cozy bite rather than an occasion-driven night out. It’s frequented by a mix of longtime neighborhood regulars, older generations who appreciate its steady quality, and anyone chasing that specific blend of Chinese and Western café fare you won’t find broadly replicated elsewhere in the city.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Accessibility
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Parking
Paid parking lot
Difficult to find a space

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday

10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday

10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Thursday

10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday

10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Saturday

10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Sunday

10:30 AM - 8:30 PM

303 Reviews
Wilson Tsang

01 Jan 2026

TLDR: inexpensive and delicious food for locals, come get some delicious pork with orange sauce or curry sauce This is a pretty local place with a cool history, would definitely recommend to come and try some delicious plates of food, a plate of pork chop with a HK milk tea costs around $20 after tax and tip. The milk tea is smooth, the pork is tender and just the right amount of fattiness.

Nancy

29 Nov 2025

We always make a stop here on our way home after an extended time away and order our usuals. There’s something really comforting about the familiar flavors, and it always hits the spot when we start missing home. Roast Pork with Gravy – We always ask for extra gravy over the rice. This dish is super consistent. Flavorful every time and exactly what we expect. Lamb Stew with Gravy – Also great with gravy over the rice. It can be a little hit or miss depending on the cut of meat. Usually it’s hearty with generous portions, though occasionally there’s more bone than meat. Still, the flavor makes up for it, and we keep coming back for it. Service – It’s efficient and no-frills. You won’t get chit-chat or extra pleasantries, but the food comes out fast, packed well for takeout, and the staff knows what they’re doing. It’s straightforward and reliable. Overall: 5/5 – Solid food, dependable experience, and always a welcome stop for our family.

Jacob

19 Nov 2025

Kinda HK style like chinese food with western influence but the ox tail is so tender and the sesame sauce on the pork chops is so good I also like the bitter melon soup even tho im not a huge fan of bitter melon and a lot of my much older friends go there too so u know its the spot I will say the sauce is kinda heavy so if u have sensitive stomach to like Indian food for example like thick sauces dont go there but ive gone 3 or 4 times and every dish is great even tho its served with spaghetti and stuff feels a little weird but its good and the corn has like this light seasoning on it taste great too and the meat is always mad tender

G Shishido

16 Nov 2025

A San Francisco Institution In for a late lunch, was happy surprised the restaurant was not busy. I ordered the Ribeye medium, served with hot Au Jus and a side of rice and corn. Ribeye was a hefty portion, seasoned well, and plenty of Au Jus to dip in and enjoy I’ll be back

S. Ros

05 Nov 2025

I really like this place — it has a unique atmosphere. The food is tasty; don’t expect it to be exactly like in China, as it’s a bit Americanized, but still much better than many other places. Prices are reasonable for San Francisco, and portions are generous. I’ve been here a few times and tried several dishes, including sirloin steak, roast pork, and beef tongue — all were really good. I wanted to try the ribeye steak, but every time I asked for it at dinner, the lady said it was sold out. If you want it, you’ll need to come for lunch rather than dinner. A nice touch is that each meal comes with small extras: a side of soup, a single Chinese-style dumpling, and complimentary tea. The lady who works there is very official and a bit grumpy — she could smile more — but overall, it’s a great place with a unique vibe, big portions, and fair prices.

Nayeli Gallardo

28 Oct 2025

Great food, lots of options, tranquil atmosphere, reasonable prices. We got a small soup, a dumpling and delicious green tea (all complimentary/included) while we waited for our main dishes.

Danice M

21 Oct 2025

So many old school restaurants in Chinatown and this was one of the best - Family lunch - 3 of us have been here and two had not. We had so much fun and the food was super good. Love the sisters who took care of us especially Annie the younger sister LOL. Celebrating our sister C bd. Thank you best part of our day.

Hannah

20 Sep 2025

Service was fast, the cut of the ribeye is appropriate for the price and despite being budget—they cooked it so well. Your meal comes with a drink or tea, a fried dumpling, and a small soup. Everything was delicious. The establishment is not frilly, but it was clean and organized. The gravy was delicious, but next time I’m getting it on the prime rib or rib eye!

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