Hon’s Wun Tun House

This place is an institution and has been around for decades. I love their wun ton soup with beef brisket. Service is what you typically would expect from an old school Chinese restaurant, but the food comes out very quickly and the price is more than reasonable. This place knows what it is, and doesn’t try to be something it’s not. Not really a place for a date night but definitely the place to go if you’re looking for a quick bite to eat on a chilly San Francisco night.

Authentic HK wonton soup noodles, and the vegetables were great too! Tea eggs were also authentic.

Hole in the wall that serves decent wonton noodle soup.
Food (⁴⁄₅): I always get wonton soup whenever it’s on the menu, so this was right up my alley. I got the wonton soup with veggies (they only had cabbage that day), stewed/​braised beef, without the noodles. Nothing mindblowing, but really solid food!
Service (⁴⁄₅): The servers are busy and trying to get around in a tight space, but they were friendly enough and it’s obvious they’re working hard.
Value (⁵⁄₅): So cheap and affordable! I think I paid around $ 7, but that was with extra veggies.
Note — I wouldn’t come here with a large group unless you’re prepared to wait. Most tables seat 4, but there is one circular table in the corner where you can squeeze (literally) 8 people. We ended up doing that, but if anyone wants to get out you’ll all have to get up!

Quick service and great prices! Not a great place for large groups though. Great for eating alone or with a group smaller than 5.
Wonton noodles were very tasty and the rice rolls tasted a little plain, but they were still worth a try!
Authentic wonton place to eat. I would definitely eat here again!

My favorite place growing up. My parents even ate here before they had me. It’s been 24 years and I’m still addicted to the food. The beef curry and rice is the best I have ever had. Also love the won ton noodle soup or beef noodle soup. The noodle is crisp and homemade, not overcooked and soggy.

I’ll be keeping my reviews short since we’re on vacation. Hon’s Wun Tun House seems to be very well known for their wonton noodles, so I had to make sure our orders included that. Let me just say I love wonton mein! I’ve had some of the best wonton meins around the world… no joke here. The best ones are obviously the ones in Hong Kong and Richmond, BC. I had really high expectations of Hon’s since most reviews claim this is one of the best, if not the best, that San Fran has to offer. After a few bites, I was quite disappointed. The soup was average, and the wontons were average. The only thing I thought was really good was their noodles. It was thin and al dente like how it should be. The brisket that we ordered was mediocre at best. In fact, some pieces were kinda too chewy. Another thing that a lot of customers seem to be ordering was their curry fishballs. So we decided to order some… that too was a disappointment. It was too bland. The good ones you get from Hong Kong usually would have curry penetrate throughout the fishballs AND would have a better «bouncier» texture. Since SF has the biggest chinatown in the US, I would’ve thought it’s best wonton mein would be insanely good. But in fact, even Hawaii (where I’m from) has better options…

Not w good value for won ton noodle soup. I ordered with roast duck and I got three tiny (but tasty) pieces. The won ton was just ok too. Got the finger and it had no taste. There are better places or there should be. I grew up eating this stuff and was so disappointed.

When I was little, my best friends mom use to make home made won tons in her small dark kitchen in her tiny little apartment. When I went over, it was mandatory for me to eat 3 bowls of her slippery pork filled won tons with home made soup broth. It was one of the best bowls of won ton’s a little kid can ever eat!
Coming into this place brings me back to my days as a little girl. They had the same slippery won tons, which made my inner bones warm up from the chilly days of San Francisco… The service is super speedy! They just boil those bad boys and they are practically instantly done! I’ll be sure to make this one of my go-​to spots for delicious home made won tons…

Simple and delicious.***Cash only.*** Made my soul very happy. Also, very clean in comparison to the other Chinatown Mom and Pop shops I’ve been to. The place is run like a well-​oiled machine.
The broth/​meat is simmering in a huge pot, noodles are already cooked, and garnishes are ready to go. You place your order and will have a steaming hot bowl of wonton (noodle) soup in front of you very quickly.
They close early at a whopping 7 PM (isn’t that when dinner starts?!). We showed up at 6:45 PM and ordered the braised beef soup with thin egg noodles and extra Chinese broccoli as well as a side of Chinese tea eggs. Noodles were perfectly al-​dente and the rich, five-​spice heavy mahogany-​colored broth hit all the right notes.
Problem with showing up late is that they run out of some noodles and meat portions are smaller too (seems like they cook in bulk and serve until it runs out).
I’m basically on a quest to find the yummiest-​tasting (Chinese or Taiwanese) beef noodle soup in San Francisco. So far, this place is pretty high up. Not sure if I like the beef noodle soup better here or at House of Xian. Both are lovely in their own right.

This place reminds me of practically every single noodle shop in Hong Kong, which is a good thing! The dumplings are tasty. The noodles are fresh. The broth is hot and flavorful.
Similar to HK noodle shops, be open to sit with strangers because that’s what’ll happen if you come during the lunch rush.
I usually order the beef stew noodle soup or the wonton noodle soup with all soups ranging anywhere from $ 5 to $ 10 (I think the menu prices on Unilocal are out of date).
All the workers are look like they’re north of 60, which means they’re probably all around 90. Cause you know. Asians age well.
Walk into Hon’s and experience another part of the world.

This place changed! I remember the first time I came here at least a decade ago with my mom. She introduced me to Hon’s. I specifically loved their noodles because they added a little fried pork fat (kinda like chicarons) to the top of their wonton noodle soup.
Well they don’t do that anymore. The soup broth is good and the noodles are nice and bouncy. But I miss the fried fat.

I love hole in the walls. The SO walked by this place on his way to work and told me that he knew this place was destined for greatness by the way the noodle strainers were laid out — it just looked like home. After being foiled twice when we tried to go (they’re not open on Sundays oops), we finally made it in for Monday lunch.
It’s a fairly simple menu with a variety of different noodles dishes. You can also get Hon’s signature rice noodle rolls, tea eggs, fish balls, etc. Not a ton of variety of appetizers, but let’s face it, you were here for the noodles.
SO got the classic number one — egg noodles with won tons while I, as per usual, was tempted away by the Shanghainese style noodle soup — pickled cabbage and shredded pork which doesn’t sound appealing but is actually quite good and just reminds me of home.
Food came out in probably less than 3 minutes which was fantastic. The number 1 was so good. Egg noodles were delicious, won tons were amazing — it was just such a simple, yet perfectly executed dish. Even my Shanghainese noodle soup, which is not what you should be getting at a Cantonese restaurant was pretty spot on. I’m a happy kid.
We also got an order of three tea eggs which were delicious and super authentic as well.
Final price was probably less than $ 15 even after tip and tax. I will say that it’s probably easier to come into this place with a Chinese speaker as it is with most Chinatown establishments.
tldr; really good noodles served really quickly at a great price. Wonderful place to grab a quick, delicious, filling meal.

Straight up good wonton noodle soup. No frills, fast service and excellent food. Come here to get your fix!

Hon’s Wun Tun House is a traditional homemade, old school style wontons noodle place. It was my first time there, but I do like their wonton noodles soup. Place is small with 8 – 10 small tables and right across from Portsmouth Square. We came during non-​busy hours … still 3 tables eating.
I started off with the Wonton Noodle Soup — oh for some reason the glass of tea with the wonton noodles really reminded me of old traditional Hong Kong style café. Anyways, the broth was very good and it tasted like they used traditional dried flounder and shrimp for the broth. Wontons were bouncy. Portion was a little smaller than I expected — good for afternoon snack I guess.
Hubby ordered the Braised Beef Noodle Soup — beef was very tender. I think they used the same broth in this, but added extra scoop of the braised beef sauce, which was good.
Noodles here are very al-​dente! Just the way I love it!

$ 5.25 for a small bowl of wonton noodle soup
$ 6.45 for a bigger bowl of wonton noodle soup
— the menu has it listed as wonton «double noodle» soup
— double meaning 2x noodle, not wonton
— and $ 1.20 just to add one extra noodle bunch and not additional wonton? wat. that’s too baller for me. i’ll go home and make my own double noodle
I’d rather get the regular wonton noodle and order a side of veggies or something. And to be completely honest, I come here on work days to satisfy my wonton cravings, for the convenience of the location, and the quick service. We ordered and within minutes, the food was on our table.
CASH ONLY.

I’d been walking down Kearny Street and all of the sudden I get this whiff in my noise that transports me back almost decade: to the time when I first visited San Francisco. I’d been staying at a hostel right around the corner of this place and I would come here for a cheap dinner… wonton soup, of course!
So, as I was walking down Kearny, I was actually on my way to a networking function at a nearby hotel. When I arrived at the hotel and I saw the bland food that the buffet offered, I suddenly faced the following dilemma: should I spend the next hour sitting through a boring presentation and making small talk with complete strangers or should I go to Hon’s Wun-​Tun House and eat a dinner, reminiscing about the good old times?
I’m not gonna tell you how the story ends, but I can tell you that much: Hon is still making the soup himself!

It’s got that hole-​in-​the-​wall Chinatown feel without having to walk too far from your FiDi office job. Extremely good value for a lunch in the area and sure beats the quasi-​Chinese by-​the-​pound deli options prevalent the FiDi. Filling, but mostly in a carb-​y way. Might be worth adding meat or extra dumplings to up your protein quotient.
Rice Rolls: Like those Rice Noodle Rolls you’ll get from a Dim Sum cart, except without any filling save for a scallion slice here and there. Comes with a sweet sauce (hoisin?) and sriracha for dipping. It’s fine for snacking, but not very substantive. I could see these pairing better with some beer.
Wonton Noodle Soup: Had to try the signature dish. Comes in a reasonably sized portion, like what you’d serve yourself at home, not an XX-​Large bowl from a phở joint. Pretty generous amount of wontons and noodles for the price. The noodles are quite chewy; I liked them. The wontons are a little skimpy on the meat filling, but the wrapper was a nice texture. My first reaction was that they were a little stringy on the broth in favor of filling the bowl with more noodles. As I was completing my lunch, I didn’t mind as much. The broth alone was kind of bland, so no big loss.

Today’s the first time that I got to try this place with some coworkers after our first attempt in trying to get a table during the lunch rush hour last time failed. Loll… so like most wonton noodle places in Chinatown, this one was pretty small inside also. However, they do have a bar for singles or doubles to sit at as well as regular tables. Fortunately, for us this time we were able to beat the lunch rush just in the nick of time because after we got seated, more people came. One of my coworkers and I ordered the beef brisket and wonton noodle soup with the flat wide rice noodles while my 2 othecoworkers ordered just the wonton noodle soup with egg noodles. We also ordered a plate of Chinese broccoli to share!
Our noodle soups came out really fast after placing our order. The bowls are on the smaller end but there were a good amount of noodles in there. While everything was really good, my favorite is definitely the wonton! Really yummy but wish the wonton was a little bigger! But the broth was pretty flavorful too. And I really appreciated how they cut up the Chinese broccoli for you so that you don’t have to stick a whole long piece into your mouth. While this place is a little further down from where I work, I would come here again, especially on a cold gloomy day!

Typique gargote chinoise.
J’ai pris une soupe de ravioli de porc avec nouilles et champignons. Bön mais sans plus! Je m’attendais a plus de saveur qu’un bol d’eau réchauffé avec nouilles
Le service est discret.
A noter: on vous accueille avec un verre de thé, resservi à volonté.

A typical China town spot with the purpose of serving authentic fresh food at the right price without unnecessary delay.
They have around 8 tables which are yellow and could use refurbishment. The other half of the restaurant is the kitchen, which appeared to be primarily a giant pot of broth, a giant pot of noodles, other steaming pots, and counter space to prepare the rest of the food. But once again the ambiance is not why you should come here.
The flat rolled up noodles (I forget the actual name) are divine, and the shining glory of this place. They sell them to-​go but you have to get them in the morning as they sell out fast!
The wun tun dumpling noodle soup I had hit the spot! It wasn’t intensely flavorful but I was craving something warm and not too heavy. They have many more adventurous items like beef tendon noodle soup as well.

Now they open to later hours and open on weekends.
Still same menu with typical HK restaurant service.
Wonton soup is still the way to go! They need to clean their restaurant better, however.