better food and service than House of Nanking more

Jia's is a great Chinatown restaurant (and some are decidedly NOT great) -- it's right next door to House of Nanking which has long lines and a devoted following but lots of people are a little on the fence about their food. -- Next door at Chef Jia's on the other hand, no such worry. - The food is EXCELLENT.... more

We travel to San Francisco several times a year and have visited Chef Jia's many times, four or five times in the last year alone. No more. The food is good, but we've grown weary of the atrociously rude service...tired of having to ask for a glass, a straw, silverware; tired of the inattentive service, and tired of just getting... more

We went to Chef Jia's for lunch last week because of its good reviews. We were disappointed with the quality of the food which seemed very ordinary, although we are not experts in Chinese cuisine. The staff were as unwelcoming as we expected and the surroundings rather austere, we won't be going back there. more

fave hunan cheap eats in the area. most are cantonese, a plus is the staff speaks the dialect. impt bcuz know ur getting the real thing. indication is no corn starch in their sauces. recommend chili honey chicken. more

Had read good reviews about this place, so as we entered chinatown, we thought we would give it a go. We started with soup each, which was ok, but we were only halfway through, when our main coarses arrived. Now I love salt on my food and never before have i found something too salty, but this was. We left... more

Excellent Chinese, convenient location, perfect for a delicious lunch after shopping in Chinatown. Expect minimal customer service, sullen personalities with no pleasantries whatsoever..just good Chinese food, fresh and delicious but you must ask for a glass, silverware etc and be careful you aren't short changed when paying your bill. more

No Frills Restaurant, plain settings. Simple service. Hot and Sour Soup was different than most other places but very good. Our family of 4 had dinner for $26 total. Each entree cost $5.25 each which included the H&S Soup. Chef Jia's was the best bargin I found in the city. The food was freshly prepared and served hot. Definitely a... more

You'll probably see people waiting to get in the Nanking next door, and wonder why they don't go to Chef Jia's instead. I guess the reputation of Nanking draws people, but the food at Chef Jia's is excellent. The hot and sour soup is clearly home made, and doesn't have that jelly feel that some others have. It is quite... more