DETAILS
One is instantly transported upon entering the doors of China Live. There are many dining and imbibing choices within the large complex: The Oolong Café is a 25-seat counter-service cafe offering Chinese teas, coffee and small bites. The Market Restaurant is a 120-seat, full-service restaurant with a daily seasonal menu of dim sum, Chinese barbecue, salads, noodles, rice bowls, seafood, soup, stir-fry and dessert. Bar Central has a wide selection of drinks, including cocktails, wine, beer, custom Marin Kombucha and non-alcoholic beverages. Marketplace is the retail area of China Live and offers a well-curated array of spices, teas, cookware, cutlery and gift items.
VIBE
HIGHLIGHTS
Everything. The Marketplace is met with awe for its sheer size and beautiful displays of unique food, kitchen items, and gifts. The food is so authentic and fresh; it’s surprising how each plate can be even better than the last. Menu highlights were Peking Duck with Kumquat Glaze, Traditional Condiments in Sesame Pockets; Sheng Jian Bao 'SJB' (pan-fried pork dumplings); and Shanghai 'Fat' Chow Mein Pork, Shrimp, Chicken and Seasonal Vegetables.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
China Live is firmly committed to being a good neighbor. It is involved mainly with three local charities favored by Chen: Chinatown Community Development Center, which works to build community and enhance the quality of life for San Francisco residents; Chinatown Community Children’s Center, which provides early education and other social services for new immigrant and bilingual/bicultural families in San Francisco; and On Lok, which strives to improve the quality of life and quality of care for older adults and their families. By dining at China Live, patrons can help generate revenues that benefit these and other local charitable organizations, to the tune of $60,000 so far. Eat good food and do good for the local community – a win-win!
IF YOU GO
China Live
644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, 94133
415.788.8188
chinalivesf.com