The Happy Crane

San Francisco, US · $$ · casual

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What People Like

Chef-owner James Yeun Leong Parry's expertise shines through in his creative, expertly prepared dim sum dishes.

+Expert dim sum preparation and presentation
+Chef-owner's experience at Michelin-starred restaurants evident in dishes

UpscaleExceptional Dim SumAttentive

Score Breakdown

Service85

Food92

Authenticity87

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SF ChronicleCritic

The Happy Crane — SF Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants 2026

“San Francisco San Francisco’s modern Chinese food scene is getting hotter and hotter, in no small part thanks to the Happy Crane, which opened last year in Hayes Valley. Chef-owner James Yeun Leong Parry cut his teeth at Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong, London, Tokyo and San Francisco, then left it all…”

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