The Spicy Shrimp in San Francisco: photos, reviews, menu

About

The Spicy Shrimp, located in San Francisco's vibrant Chinatown, offers a casual dining experience that's perfect for anything from a solo meal to a lively meetup with friends. This budget-friendly gem serves delicious Chinese cuisine with a menu featuring crowd-pleasers like fried rice, savory chow mein, and crisp egg rolls that have earned a reputation as the best in the area. Guests rave about the Hong Kong Style Milk Tea, a must-try alongside other small plates that cater to both meat lovers and vegetarians. Open for breakfast through dinner, The Spicy Shrimp provides quick service and offers the convenience of delivery, takeaway, and reservations. Whether you're in for a short coffee break or a leisurely meal, it promises a delightful experience without straining your budget.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 $

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Chinese

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Dine-in

Offering

Small plates, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

4.1

based on 283 reviews

Google

4.1/5 283 reviews

Krishin Asnani

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Love the patrons who sit at my table unannounced and smoke a cigarette without asking permission. I really do love the smell of second hand smoke. I love their location on Waverly street under the Chinese festoons and red lanterns and zany rainbow colored architecture. . I am a regular , love sitting outside and reading and eating their vegetarian dishes. I am friends now with owner. It is my favorite Chinatown restaraunt!

Julian

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The egg rolls are the best my girlfriend and I have ever had!!! Such a cool environment, would definitely come back🙂

Kasey Chang

Food: 4
Atmosphere: 2

Cheap "tea restaurant" style entrees of popular stuff, IMHO better than some of the other more expensive places just blocks away. Service is fast even if you don't order ahead. Kinda hidden on Waverly so you have to find it. They make their own cheung fun (rice crepes) so you can custom order, but the menus are not non-Chinese friendly, so ask a LOT of questions if you don't read Chinese. There is a bit of a "secret menu" on the wall written in chalk, usually seasonal vegetables and more "home style" specials. Worth a try for relatively cheap eats in Chinatown, but the only standout is the custom rice crepes/rolls / cheung fun. There is one major problem: they use disposable containers and utensils for serving EVERYTHING, even eat-in orders. Yes, "paper" bowls, paper plates, plastic spoons and forks, etc. The inside is also very darkly lit, and tables can feel a bit grungy and sticky as they just "wipe down" between use (no table cloth or even those paper place mats). Service is slightly below average as they are extremely busy on takeout orders. This is Chinatown, so no parking to be had. However, Waverly is half-way up from Portsmouth Square garage up to Stockton, so not a bad place to stop. Not really kid-friendly, noisy place, may have a few booster seats, but no high-chairs that I've noticed. Wouldn't say this place is vegetarian or vegan friendly, but I'm pretty sure you can order those secret menu vegetable entrees (seasonal) and probably be more satisfied than trying to pick something out of the primary menu. Probably a bit too tight for wheelchair or mobility scooters, but they do have a couple outdoor tables.

What is the address of The Spicy Shrimp?
The Spicy Shrimp is located at 150 Waverly Pl, 94108, San Francisco, Chinatown, USA.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Stockton St & Washington St (104 m walk)
- Bus stop Clay St & Stockton St (124 m walk)
- Bus stop Clay St & Grant Ave (95 m walk)
- Bus station Bus Stop (94 m walk)
How is The Spicy Shrimp rated by visitors?
The Spicy Shrimp has an average rating of 4.1 based on 283 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price for a meal at The Spicy Shrimp?
The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 $ (it is cheap - $).

The Spicy Shrimp in San Francisco