Mister Jiu's

Mister Jiu's at 28 Waverly Place in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, is a Michelin-starred Chinese-American restaurant led by chef Brandon Jew. The dining room occupies the upper floor of a historic building on Waverly Place, a lane known for its balconies and community associations, and the restaurant reinterprets the Cantonese banquet tradition using Northern California produce and local ingredients. The cuisine blends Cantonese technique with seasonal Californian sourcing, and it is often cited as a contemporary expression of Chinese-American cooking. Signature items include a seasonal tasting menu, peking duck, wok-charred noodles and banquet-style shared dishes, with the menu changing as produce comes into season. The dining room is elegant and airy, with large windows, a bar and tables suited to groups, and the mood is polished but relaxed, with moderate noise and a lively bar area. Dress is smart casual. The beverage programme is notable for its cocktails, which draw on Chinese ingredients and flavors, alongside a wine list and a tea selection chosen to match the food. Service is hosted at dinner only, from Tuesday to Saturday, and the restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday. Reservations are strongly recommended and are made through the restaurant's website, using Resy. Popular times such as weekend evenings can book out weeks ahead, so visitors should plan early. Prices are in the fine-dining range, around $100 to $160 per person, depending on whether the tasting menu or a la carte dishes are chosen. The restaurant is near the Chinatown gate, Portsmouth Square and the Financial District, so a meal can be paired with a walk through the neighborhood's historic streets and shops.