Z & Y Restaurant
7 expert reviews
“"For those who like their food with lots of heat", this Chinatown dive doles out "incredibly authentic Sichuanese" cuisine that's "generous with the peppers".”
– Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler
"Heat is the name of the game for this Michelin-reviewed Szechuan kitchen, which counts the Obama family among its famous visitors."
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Nearly every dish is crowned with chilies...well-worn dining room may seem unremarkable and the service perfunctory, but the crowds are undeterred. Plan to wait among eager fans for a seat"
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Be forewarned: timid palates should steer clear of the super-spicy Sichuan dishes that have made Z & Y a Chinatown smash hit.
Fodor's
"San Francisco's signature Sichuan restaurant is a wonderful place to sample the often spicy, mouth-numbing cuisine of that northern China region. "
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Be sure to book in advance for dinner, as the place is equally popular with visitors and diners from all over the Bay Area.
The Infatuation
8.2
"Mouth-tingling, lip-numbing heat is a major theme in Sichuan cuisine, and the menu at Z&Y Restaurant puts it front and center"
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Time Out
"The Chinatown eatery brings together northern Chinese and Szechuan flavors not for the faint of heart; mounds of chilis or dollops of chili oil accompany most dishes."
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