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Sam Wo Restaurant in Chinatown, San Francisco

813 Washington Street
(bet Grant & Stockton)
Chinatown
415-982-0596
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Cuisine: Chinese

Description & Atmosphere
Sam Wo — a famous Chinatown "dive" and San Francisco institution — was featured in May 2007 as a "co-sponsor" to "Late Night with Conan O'Brien in San Francisco" TV show.

The restaurant has been around forever — well over 100 years. Don't expect much in the way of decor or atmosphere.

Kitchen at Sam Wo in Chinatown, San Francisco

When you walk in the front door, (right into their kitchen) you'll see them prepping the food for the day.

Cook at Sam Wo in Chinatown, San Francisco

Sam Wo, Chinatown, SF

Climb the tiny and very narrow staircase (only room for one person at a time) upstairs to the 2nd and 3rd floor dining areas.

Walking down tiny narrow staircase at Sam Wo in Chinatown, San Francisco

Both dining rooms are very small and narrow. Windows overlook Washington Street in Chinatown.

Washington Street in Chinatown, San Francisco

Food
Sam Wo's Chinese food is classic and simple. Many diners who frequent here having been coming back for years. And because the restaurant stays open six nights a week til 3am, it's a great place to grab a bite in the wee hours of the morning.

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Sam Wo Restaurant in Chinatown, San Francisco