Chinese Food on the Horizon in the Sunset District

Irving Street in the Sunset District of San Francisco is known for its countless Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese restaurants, markets, bakeries. You probably can't go wrong with any one of them, as they all have something good to offer. But as always, it's probably the best idea to check out the place that has a line out the door. 

Such is the case with Lam Hoa Thuan in Outer Sunset. They specialize in both Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, but I come here for the former. It's affordable and incredibly authentic family-style dining.

They have succulent Roast Duck and Pork, both of which are displayed in their window. People line up to both eat in and order out. A good sign indeed. It's $12.99 for a whole roast duck. The roast pork is sold by the pound, at around $3.85 each. Both are excellent, especially when eaten with steamed rice bun, hoisin sauce, and a sprig of green onion.

I usually order the Yang Chow Fried Rice. It's incredibly flavorful and savory as it's filled with peas, barbeque pork, scrambled egg, and scallions. 
($5.95)

The Combination Pan Fried Mein is amazing. It's pan fried noodles topped with a a saucy mixture of barbeque pork, squid, chicken, bean sprouts, and shrimp. In terms of texture and flavor, it's a great combination. Every bite gives you both elements of the crispy and wet noodles. 
($5.95)

The Peking Pork Chop is a succulent dish, as they are lightly breaded spareribs doused in a Peking sauce, which is a sweet and sour glaze. 
($6.95) 

Their Fried Whole Sole Fish in Garlic and Soy Sauce just as the name states. The deep fried fish is showered with scallions as it soaks up the garlic soy sauce. Perfectly fried, you can cut into its lightly breaded, crunchy skin to reveal moist meaty fish.

($8.55)














The end result of this feast is as follows, among four people that is: 

 

Location: 2337 Irving Street at 25th Avenue, San Francisco, CA (Open 7 days a week, 9am-9pm)