Lai Hong Lounge – Chinese
Steaming bamboo baskets arrive in a flurry of activity at this vibrant dim sum destination, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of hand-pleated dumplings and sweet, toasted buns. The kitchen transforms traditional flavors into edible art, serving whimsical custard-filled piglets and delicate bunny-shaped shrimp dumplings alongside earthy taro and vibrant pea shoot creations. It is a lively, communal experience where every colorful plate invites diners to linger over fragrant tea and discover the playful craftsmanship hidden within each bite.
1416, Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94133 +14153972290 https://www.laihonglounge.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Steamed Dim Sum
- Custard Piglet Buns - $6.95: Egg based custard, 3 per order Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bunny Shrimp Dumplings - $7.95: Jumbo shrimp, bamboo shoots, 4 per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow) - $7.95: Jumbo shrimp, bamboo shoots, 4 per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dried Scallop with Taro Dumplings - $6.5: Taro and dried scallop, 4 per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Assorted Seafood Dumplings - $6.5: Seafood paste and rice, 3 per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Pea Shoots Dumplings - $6.5: Pea sprouts and mushroom, 3 per order Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Woodear Dumplings - $6.5: Woodear mushroom, pork, cilantro, carrot, water chestnut, sesame oil, 4 per order Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Walnut Red Bean Bun - $6.5: Sweet red bean paste and walnut, 3 per order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Purple Yam Bun - $6.5: Sweet purple yam paste, 3 per order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Spinach Dumplings - $6.5: Spinach dough, mixed mushroom, 3 per order Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Curry Beef Dumplings - $6.5: Beef, curry, 4 per order
- Steamed Chives and Shrimp Dumpling - $6.5: Shrimp and chives, 4 per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Dim Sum Platter - $29: 2 bunny shrimp, 2 taro/scallop, 2 seafood, 2 curry beef, 2 spinach, 2 shrimp/chives, 1 piggy custard bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Vegetarian Dumplings - $6.5: Mixed mushrooms, 4 per order Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pork & Chinese Chives Dumplings - $8.25: Pork and chives, 5 pieces
- Chiu Chow Dumplings - $6.75: Tapioca flour, chives, peanuts, ground pork, chili flakes, 3 pieces Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Pork & Shrimp Sui Mai - $7.25: Pork, shrimp, shiitake mushroom, tobiko, 4 per order Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Salted Egg Yolk Lava Buns - $6.95: Sweet salted egg yolk filling, 3 per order Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns - $6.5: House BBQ pork, 3 per order
- Steamed Sponge Cake - $6.5: Brown sugar, 1 slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Beef Short Ribs with Pumpkin - $6.75: Black pepper beef short ribs, kabocha squash
- Steamed Chicken Feet - $6.75: Marinated chicken feet, jalapeno Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Mixed Grain Rice in Lotus Leaf - $7.25: Mixed grain rice, pork, salted egg yolk, 2 per order
- Steamed Beef Balls - $6.5: Beef, chives, water chestnut, 3 per order
- Steamed Pork Rib - $6.75: Pork rib, jalapeno Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Shanghai Pork Soup Dumplings - $6.95: Pork soup dumplings, 4 per order
- Steamed Fish Balls - $6.75: Fish, shrimp, Chinese bacon bits, 3 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Steamed Tofu Skin Roll w/ Pork and Shrimp - $6.75: Pork and shrimp paste, tofu skin, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Chinese Tamale (Zhong Zi) - $15: Sticky rice, mung bean, shiitake, dried scallop, chestnut, salted egg yolk, pork Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Sticky Rice Shrimp Ball - $6.5: Shrimp balls coated in sticky rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Fried & Baked Dim Sum
- Swan Durian Puff - $10: Durian filling, puff pastry, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Egg Yolk Lava Almond Balls - $6.85: Mochi dough, salted egg yolk, almond slices, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Pot Stickers - $8.99: Pork, cabbage, chives, 5 per order Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Shrimp Balls - $8.5: Shrimp and pork, eggroll skin strips, 3 pieces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Shrimp Egg Roll - $7.25: Shrimp and chives, 3 rolls Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Mushroom Egg Roll - $7.25: Mixed mushrooms, 3 rolls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dumplings - $6.5: Minced pork, chives, 3 per order Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked BBQ Pork Buns - $7.25: House BBQ pork, sweet flakey crust, 3 per order Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Taro Ball with Pork - $6.95: Taro and pork, 3 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Puff - $6.5: Mochi dough, minced pork, 3 pieces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked BBQ Pork Puff - $6.5: House BBQ pork, puff pastry, sesame, 3 pieces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Sesame Balls - $6.5: Mochi dough, red bean paste, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Shrimp Dumplings - $7.8: Jumbo shrimp, wonton wrapper, 4 per order Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Chives Dumplings - $7.25: Tapioca flour, chives, shrimp, pork, 3 pieces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Turnip Cake - $6.25: Turnip, dried shrimp, bacon bits, 3 pieces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tea Balls - $6.95: Green tea mochi, black sesame paste, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Pan-Fried Taro Cake - $6.25: Taro, dried shrimp, Chinese bacon, 3 slices Available at: brunch, lunch
- Pan-Fried Tofu Skin Roll - $6.95: Jumbo shrimp, tofu skin, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Mix Mushroom Buns - $6.95: Mixed mushroom, sesame seeds, 3 buns Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- XO-Sauce Turnip Cake - $13: Turnip cake, XO sauce (seafood and spices) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Taro Root Cake - $13: Taro cake, fried garlic, green onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Purple Yam Balls - $6.95: Rice cereal, mochi dough, purple yam paste, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Shredded Taro Cake - $6.5: Shredded taro, egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Pork Crisp Cookies - $5.95: Pork fat, sesame, 5 spice
Rice Noodle Rolls
- Purple Yam Black Rice Roll - $7.5: Black rice noodle, purple yam Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Noodle Roll - $8.75: Prawns, sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Rice Roll with Fish - $7.5: Fish, yellow chives, red rice flour, sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Noodle Roll - $7.5: House BBQ pork, sweet soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Noodle Roll - $7.5: Beef, cilantro, sweet soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Noodle Roll - $7.25: Cilantro, green onion, sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Rice Roll with XO Sauce - $8.5: Noodle crepes, XO sauce (dried seafood, bacon bits) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Doughnut Noodle Roll - $7.5: Chinese doughnut, sweet soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Steamed Pork Spare Rib Rice Roll - $9.5: Pork ribs, noodle rolls Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Clam Meat Noodle Clay Pot - $13.95: Clam meat, crab paste, noodles Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew Noodle Clay Pot - $16: Braised beef stew, noodle rolls Available at: dinner, lunch
Porridge/Congee
- Sliced Fish Porridge - $13: Sliced fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Salted Pork Bone Porridge - $12: Salted pork bone Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Beef & Pork Liver Porridge - $15: Beef, pork liver Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Century Egg & Pork Porridge - $12: Preserved century egg, pork Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
BBQ & Cold Plates
- Roasted Crispy Pork Belly with Buns - $9.5: Pork belly, 4 buns Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Crispy Pork Belly - $12: Crispy pork belly Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed & Jellyfish Salad - $9.25: Seaweed, jellyfish Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Wings in Soy Sauce - $7.85: Duck wings, soy sauce Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sand Ginger Chicken Feet - $13: Chilled chicken feet, sand ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy-Marinated Beef Shank & Jellyfish - $9.25: Beef shank, jellyfish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Tongue in Soy Sauce - $13: Duck tongue, soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy-Marinated Tofu - $9.25: Tofu, soy marinade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Glazed BBQ Pork - $9.5: BBQ pork neck meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck (Half) - $27: 6 buns, onions, sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peking Duck (Whole) - $49: 10 buns, onions, sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Roasted Squab - $24: Roasted squab Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice & Noodle Dishes
- Dried Scallop with Egg White Fried Rice - $21: Dried scallop, egg white Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chow Mein - $19: Soy sauce chicken, noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Preserved Veggie & Beef Noodle - $23: Rice noodles, beef, pickled vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Fried Rice Noodle - $21: BBQ pork, prawns, curry powder Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $16: Shrimp and pork wontons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home style Stir-Fry Rice Noodle - $21: Seafood, chicken, rice noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Noodle - $21: Prawns, garlic, thick egg noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Grains Fried Rice - $13.5: Purple, red, and sticky rice, mushroom, egg, broccoli rabe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Vegetables Chow Fun - $12: Mixed vegetables, rice noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Sticky Rice - $13.5: Sticky rice, eggs, Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chow Fun - $21: Beef, rice noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pan-Fried Noodle - $22.95: Shrimp, scallop, calamari, crispy noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
Wok Specials
- Tofu Skin & Pea Shoots - $13: Pea sprouts, ginkgo nut, tofu skin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Offal Stew with Turnip - $17: Beef offal, turnip Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Tamago Tofu w/ Pork & Shrimp - $7.65: Egg tofu, pork and shrimp paste, black bean sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Beef Tripe - $14: Beef tripe, spicy soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Mushroom w/ Shrimp and Pork - $7.65: Mushroom, pork and shrimp paste, black bean sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Eggplant w/ Pork & shrimp XO Sauce - $8.5: Eggplant, pork and shrimp paste, XO black bean sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce - $10: Chinese broccoli, oyster sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tripe & Tofu Skin Soup - $12: Pork tripe, tofu skin, ginkgo nut, white pepper broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry-Fry String Beans - $10: String beans, salted vegetables, dried shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Pork Liver - $13: Pork liver Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bok Choi - $10: Bok choi, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Pork Blood & Rind - $13: Pork blood, pork rind Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chinese Cabbage (Choy Sum) - $10: Choy sum, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Pork Tripe - $13: Pork tripe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Pea Shoots - $13: Pea shoots, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Walnut Prawns - $15: Prawns, walnuts, honey mayo sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Pig Intestines in XO Sauce - $13: Pig intestines, XO sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Tofu - $11: Tofu, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Salted Egg Yolk Pumpkin - $15: Kabocha squash, salted egg yolk sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Fish - $15: Fish, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coffee Pork Ribs - $15: Pork ribs, coffee sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings - $13: 5 wings, salt, pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Calamari - $15: Calamari, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep-Fried Crab Claws - $13.5: Crab claws, shrimp paste, 2 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Water Spinach - $13: Water spinach, seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chinese Doughnut - $7.5: Fried custard dough, sugar, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fried Egg Puff - $7.25: Fried dough, sweet syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Black Sticky Rice Mochi - $6.5: Black rice mochi balls, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Mango Pudding - $4.75: Mango Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coconut Milk & Red Bean Cake - $6.25: Coconut milk, red bean Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Black Sesame Roll (Cold) - $7.25: Mochi roll, black sesame, 5 pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Pan Fried New Year Rice Cake - $6.25: Rice cake, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baked Egg Tart - $6.25: Egg custard, pastry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mugwort Dumplings - $6.5: Mugwort juice, sticky rice flour, nuts, coconut, sesame, sugar, 3 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Koi Fish Mango Pudding - $15: Mango pudding shaped like a fish Dietary tags: Pescatarian
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