China Live in San Francisco Chinatown

At a glance

Address

644 Broadway, San Francisco

Focus

Seasonal Chinese cooking and sheng jian bao

Consider it for

A meal with a broad range of dishes

Current hours & prices

Check the official restaurant website

What the restaurant offers

China Live describes its first-floor restaurant as a space with eight specialized cooking stations and a changing seasonal menu. Its own list of signature preparations includes pan-fried pork dumplings called sheng jian bao, roasted duck and braised beef noodle soup. The menu’s breadth makes it useful to choose a few dishes that complement each other rather than ordering only from one category.

Plan around the meal you want

For a shared dinner, decide whether dumplings are the main attraction or the opening course. Richer roasted dishes and noodles can make a small order feel substantial. Ask about portion sizes before adding several starch-heavy dishes. If your group prefers different levels of heat, discuss those preferences early so everyone can find a comfortable combination.

Check the specific venue

The China Live website also describes other spaces, including Cold Drinks Bar and Eight Tables. A reservation at one experience should not be treated as a reservation at another. Follow the link for the first-floor restaurant if that is your intended meal, and verify current menus and availability on the official site. Leave time to arrive on Broadway without rushing through the neighborhood.

Before you go

Confirm the current menu, opening times and any booking requirements directly with the business. This profile is researched from public sources, not a firsthand review. It does not confirm live availability or guarantee ingredient accommodations.