Chinatown
At the corner of Bush and Grant, a large gate adorned with lions and dragons marks the entry to Chinatown and once you've crossed through,
you'll know it immediately. Grant and Stockton streets are narrow and lined with bustling everything shops, temples, dim sum restaurants,
and a teeming population of Chinese Americans. While much of the traditional Chinese architecture was added to ordinary buildings during
the 1920's tourist boom, visitors hoping for a little culture shock won't be disappointed, particularly if they start out on the infamously
long and crowded 45 bus down Stockton.
photograph by Heart Patrick
Hot spots include the over-hyped House of Nanking and its low-key neighbor, Chef Jia's, both of which serve up cheap, hot, tasty food with no ambiance or service whatsoever. While Chinatown is bemoaned by some as a tourist trap, its convenient location between Downtown and North Beach makes it a great place for a weekend outing or an evening stroll.
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Best Chinatown Eats & Drinks Great Eastern Buddha Lounge (bar) Li Po Lounge (bar) House of Nanking Chef Jia's Little Paris Coffee Shop Lucky Creation Vegetarian Restaurant Jai Yun Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge (bar) |
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Best Chinatown Shops The Wok Shop China Bazaar Chinatown Kite Shop |
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Links About.com: Chinatown KQED's Chinatown SanFranciscoChinatown.com SF Gate: Chinatown SF Travel: Chinatown |
photograph by Heart Patrick
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