Menu

Introducing the menu at China Live is an experience like no other. Located in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown, this trendy restaurant offers a wide range of traditional and innovative dishes. From the Chrysanthemum Ten Ingredient Salad to the famous Sheng Jian Bao 'SJB' dumplings, each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail. The menu also caters to different dietary preferences, with options for pescatarians, vegans, and vegetarians.

Furthermore, the ambiance at China Live is a perfect blend of modern and chic, making it an ideal spot for lunch or dinner with friends and family. The attentive staff and excellent customer service only add to the overall dining experience. Whether you're a fan of classic Chinese cuisine or looking to try something new, China Live is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts in San Francisco.

Salads & Starters 沙拉和开胃菜

Salads & Starters 沙拉和开胃菜

Chrysanthemum Ten Ingredient Salad, Plum Vinaigrette (vg, gf)

什锦茼蒿沙拉

$17.00

Shrimp & Green Papaya, Herb Salad

虾青木瓜沙拉

$20.00

Bang Bang Spicy Cold Noodle Salad with Chicken

棒棒怪味鸡沙拉

$18.00

Spring Peking Duck Salad, Grapefruit, Wonton Chips, Jujube Dressing

剁鸭沙拉

$22.00

Ahi Tuna Poke, Sweet Onions, Cashews, Wonton & Rice Chips

烟熏金枪鱼, 甜洋葱腰果馄饨和米片

$24.00

"Betelnut" Minced Chicken Lettuce Cup (6) / or Tofu (vg)

"啤酒屋"生菜鸡松/豆腐

$23.00

Singapore Chicken Wings with Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp

新加坡风味虾酱鸡翅

$18.00

Basket of Fried Scallion Bread (5) with Handcrafted Lemongrass Sichuan Peppercorn Jelly (vg)

金黄葱花卷

$14.00

Grilled Indochine Chicken Satay Skewers with Savory Spicy Peanut Sauce, Marinated Cucumbers

印尼沙爹鸡串配花生酱

$18.00

Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Spring Handrolls, Dual Dipping Sauce (8)

手工鲜蟹春卷,双味蘸酱

$23.00

Our #1 Seller Famous Sheng Jian Bao 'SJB' Daily Made Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings (5). Hot & Juicy Inside

招牌上海生煎包

$19.00

Dongbei Vegetarian Long Pot Stickers (4) (vg)

东北素锅贴

$16.00

Shanghai Xiao Long Bao 'XLB' Soup Dumplings, 18 Folds Open Chimney Kurobuta Pork with Ginger Vinegar (6)

上海手工小笼汤包

$16.00

Shrimp & Scallop Shumai Dumpling (4)

鲜虾带子烧麦

$20.00

Sichuan "Working Hands" Pork Dumplings, Sesame Butter, Peppercorn-Chili Broth (10)

四川红油抄手

$17.00

"Impossible" Sichuan Working Hands Dumplings (10) (vt)

全素抄手

$22.00

Shandong Chicken 'Shui Jiao' Dumplings with Chili Broth

清鸡汤辣油手工鸡肉水饺

$19.00

Dim Sum 点心

Dim Sum 点心

Barbecue 烧烤

Barbecue 烧烤

"Peking Duck" with Kumquat Glaze, Traditional Condiments in 5 Sesame Pockets

芝麻烧饼北京脆皮鸭

$29.00

Side of "Peking Duck", Traditional Condiments, with 3 Sesame Pockets

烤鸭盘

$32.00

Kurobuta Pork Char Siu, Hot Mustard

蜜汁叉烧

$20.00

Crispy-Skin Roasted Pork Belly Cubes, 'Siu Yuk"

脆皮烧肉

$22.00

Taiwan Braised Pork Belly "Gua Bao" Lotus Bun (3)

陈老板特色五花肉刈包

$16.00

Char Siu BBQ Pork " Dutch Crunch" Baked Buns (3)

酥皮叉烧包

$13.00

Frozen BAKEHOME BBQ Pork "Dutch Crunch" Buns (6)

冷藏酥皮叉烧包.

$20.00

Crushed Cucumber Skins, Chili Garlic Vinaigrette (vg,gf)

脆皮黄瓜

$10.00

Century Egg with Roasted Peppers (vt)

燒椒皮蛋

$10.00

Crispy, Spicy Brussel Sprouts (vg, gf)

脆辣球芽甘蓝

$14.00

Butter Garlic Noodles

黄油蒜蓉小面

$14.00

Cold Plates & Side Dishes 冷盘

Cold Plates & Side Dishes 冷盘

Poultry & Pork & Beef 热炒/鸡/猪/牛

Poultry & Pork & Beef 热炒/鸡/猪/牛

House Famous Kung Pao "Firecracker"

招牌宫保

$25.00

Chicken 'Lily' - Wok-Fired Lily Bulbs, Shiitakes in Black Bean, Rice Wine Sauce (gf)

百合鸡片

$24.00

1/2 Crackling-Skin Cantonese Fragrant Garlic Chicken (gf)

蒜香脆皮鸡

$25.00

Tamarind Laced Sweet & Sour Basil Glazed Pork Ribs

九层塔糖醋排骨

$25.00

Chengdu Pock Mark Ma's Mapo Tofu Claypot

四川麻婆豆腐

$22.00

Singapore Nonya Style Spicy Chicken Curry with Crispy Brussel Sprouts

新加坡风味咖喱鸡

$24.00

Wok Seared Filet Mignon 'Steak Kow," Snow Peas

锅煎黑椒牛球

$38.00

Mongolian Char-Grilled Short 'Kalbi' Ribs, Smoky Gailan

蒙古烤排骨,西兰花

$32.00

'Chef Daniel's Tenderloin Beef Rendang' Rice Crackers

主厨Daniel's 仁当牛肉

$38.00

Live Local Dungeness Crab Salt & Pepper OR Spiced Chili JiuNiang Sauce (gf) OR Ginger Scallion

游水新鲜蟹 :可椒盐 或 酒酿五香辣椒 或 姜 葱).

Sichuan Whole Fried Braised Fish AQ

四川干锅辣椒鱼

Sichuan Red Chili Prawns, Rice Lees, Bloomsdale Spinach

川酱爆虾球

$35.00

Miso-Glazed Pan-Roasted Smoked Chilean Sea Bass (SCS Certified), Sweet/Sour Cucumber Namasu (gf)

锅烤味噌智利海鲈鱼

$35.00

Sea Scallops, Lily Bulbs, Chinese Black Bean, Rice Wine Sauce

米酒豆豉鲜带子.

$35.00

Seafood 海鲜

Seafood 海鲜

Vegetable 时蔬

Vegetable 时蔬

Roasted Eggplant Claypot, Basil & Shallots (vg)

九层塔茄子

$22.00

Three Styles Spicy Tofu Medley with Seasonal Veg - Family Style (vg)

家常豆腐

$22.00

Yu Choi, Roasted Black Garlic (vg,gf)

黑蒜子菜心

$20.00

Sichuan Blistered Green Beans, Yunnan Olive, Pickled Radish, Salted Plum, Mushroom & Toon Paste (vg)

四川干煸四季豆

$21.00

Charred Chinese Broccoli, Oyster Mushroom, Roasted Sesame Seeds (vg, gf)

焦烤鲜菇中式芥兰

$21.00

Sweet & Sour Cauliflower - Lychee Poppers with Caramelized Pecans (vg)

糖醋花椰菜和荔枝

$20.00

Hong Kong Wok-Fried Egg Noodles with Mushroom & Bok Choy

香港锅煎炒面

$22.00

Shanghai 'Fat' Chow Mein Pork, Shrimp, Chicken & Seasonal Vegetables

上海粗炒面

$22.00

'Dan Dan' Style Hot Dry Noodles 'ReGanMian'

汉口担担热干面(素).

$17.00

Taiwan "Most Loved" Lu Rou Fan Braised Minced Pork Rice Bowl, Bok Choy

台湾卤肉饭

$16.00

Yangzhou Fried Rice

扬州炒饭

$21.00

Taiwan Best Braised Beef Noodle Soup

台湾牛肉汤面

$20.00

Steamed Jasmine Rice (vg,gf)

白饭

$4.00

Rice & Noodle & Soup 饭类面类

Rice & Noodle & Soup 饭类面类

China Live for Home 明店商品

China Live for Home 明店商品

Signature Chili Bean Sauce, 8 Oz.

明店辣豆瓣酱

$14.95

House Soy Sauce Non-Gluten, 9 Oz.

明店酱油

$11.95

Ginger-Infused Vinegar, 9 Oz.

明店黑醋

$11.95

Sichuan Golden Red Chili Oil, 4 Oz.

明店辣椒油

$11.95

House Hot Mustard, 2 Oz.

辣芥末

$6.95

House XO Sauce with Cognac, 6 Oz.

明店XO酱

$34.95

Peking Duck Hoisin Plum Sauce, 8 Oz.

北京烤鸭酱

$14.95

Chef Chen's Famous Chili Crisp, 6Oz.

陈家干脆辣椒酱

$15.95

House Condiments Gift Box

-Chili Bean Sauce + Soy Sauce + Vinegar + Hot Mustard

$35.95

China Live Gift Card Available in any amount

礼卡

Sesame Soft Serve, Mango Shaved Ice (vt, gf)

双味冰霜.

$14.00

Macha Lava Cake with Matcha Ice Cream (vt)

抹茶熔岩蛋糕.

$12.00

Peking Duck Fat Popcorn

北京鸭口味爆米花

$14.95

Cindy's Pineapple Walnut Spice Carrot Cake (vt)

Cindy菠萝胡萝卜糕.

$112.00

Mandarin Chocolate Brownie with Lychee Ice Cream (vt)

柑橘布朗尼配荔枝冰淇淋

$12.00

Broken Fortune Cookies & Dark Chocolate (vt)

黑巧克力幸运角.

$12.95

Ice Cream Lychee, Sesame or Mixed (vt, gf)

自选口味冰淇淋:荔枝或黑芝麻.

$11.00

Peking Duck Fat Popcorn Over Soft Serve Ice Cream

冰淇淋配明店爆米花.

$11.00

DESSERTS 甜品

DESSERTS 甜品

Sparkling Wine & Champagne 香槟&气泡酒

Sparkling Wine & Champagne 香槟&气泡酒

Prosecco, BiancaVigna, Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy

$13.00

Brut Rose, Victorine de Chastenay, Cremant de Bourgogne, France NV

$14.00

Cava Brut Reserva, Mestres-Coquet, Gran Reserva, Spain 2018

$75.00

Champagne, Rémi Couvreur, Blanc de Noirs, Proully-France NV

$105.00

Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Reims-France NV

$175.00

Sauvignon Blanc, China Live, Russian River Valley, CA 2020

$15.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Domaine Grosses Pierres, France 2022

$21.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Spy Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022

$52.00

Sauvignon Blanc/Pouilly-Fume, "Les Cris" Cailbourdin, France 2021

$85.00

Pinot Grigio, San Pietro, Alto Adige, Italy 2021

$15.00

Albarño, Caliza Winery, Paso Robles 2022

$15.00

Gruner Veltliner, Tatomer, Santa Barbara, CA 2020 (Draft)

$15.00

Gruner Veltliner, Huber Terrassen, Austria 2020

$52.00

Viognier, Aequorea Vineyards, "Spanish Springs" San Luis Obisbo 2021

$75.00

Riesling, Dr. Hermann, Urziger Würzgarten, Kabinett, (off dry) Mosel, Germany 2019

$75.00

Riesling, Emile Beyer "Saint Jacques" Alsace/France

$98.00

Kӧfererhoff Kerner, Tenuta-Alto Adige, Italy 2022

$60.00

Chardonnay, Patz & Hall, Sonoma, CA 2019

$18.00

Chardonnay, Auteur, Sonoma, CA 2022

$75.00

Chardonnay, Antoine et Laurent Robin, Chablis 1er Cru , France 2022

$96.00

Chardonnay, David Moret Rully Blanc, Burgundy, France 2016

$90.00

Chardonnay, Frantz Chagnoleau Poully-Fuisse, Burgundy, France 2022

$125.00

White Wine 白葡萄酒

White Wine 白葡萄酒

Rose Wine 玫瑰露酒

Rose Wine 玫瑰露酒

Rose, Chateau Sainte Marguerite "Symphonie", Côtes De Provence, 2022

$14.00

Rose, Flowers Vineyards, Sonoma, 2022

$70.00

China Live Merlot, Alexander Valley, CA 2018

$15.00

Pinot Noir, Ken Wright, Willamette Valley, OR 2022

$17.00

Pinot Noir, Bohème, "English Hill", Sonoma Coast CA 2018

$90.00

Pinot, Flowers Vineyards, Sonoma, 2022

95

Pinot Noir, Domaine Bart - Fixin-Hervelets 1er Cru, Burgundy, France 2019

$175.00

Pinot Noir, Clos de la Perrier - Fixin Premier Cru, Joliet Père & Fils, Burgundy, France 2018

$160.00

Pinot Noir, Chateau de la Maltroye - Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, La Bourdriotte, Burgundy, France 2019

$185.00

Pinot Noir, Chateau de la Chamirey - Clos Des Ruelles Premier Cru, Burgundy, France 2018

$190.00

Nebbiolo, M.A.Monticelli Langhe, Monoforte D'Alba, Italy 2020

$95.00

Cabernet Franc, Union Sacré, Dry Creek Vineyards, Paso Robles 2021 (TAP)

$15.00

Claret, White Rock Vineyard "Estate", Napa Valley, CA 2019

$135.00

Bordeaux, Chateau Belgrave, Haut-Medoc, Grand , France 2017

$150.00

Bordeaux Blend, Chateau Musar, Bekka Valley, Lebanon 2016

$150.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Francis, Sonoma CA 2019

$15.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Halter Ranch, Paso Robles, CA 2019

$70.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Emerson Brown, Napa, CA 2020

$80.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Opus One, Napa, CA 2015

$550.00

Grenache/Syrah, Reserve de Bonpas, Côte du Rhône, France 2018

$56.00

Syrah/Carignane/Grenache Skylark Wine Co., Red Belly, 2018 (TAP)

$13.00

Petite Sirah Blend Doau Vinyards "Pessimist" Paso Robles 2021

$14.00

Petite Sirah Stags' Leap, Napa Valley, CA 2018

$90.00

Zinfandel Blend, Venge Vinyards "Scout's Honor" Napa/Sonoma, 2021

$75.00

Zinfandel, Biale Vineyards, "Black Chicken" Napa 2021

$75.00

Shiraz, Penfolds "Bin 28", Australia 2020

$85.00

Red Wine 红葡萄酒

Red Wine 红葡萄酒

Cocktails 鸡尾酒

Cocktails 鸡尾酒

Lotus Pond

Ming River Baijiu, Lime, Cointreau, Maraschino & Sesame Oil

$15.00

Shanghai Rose

Bruxo Mezcal, Pueblo Tequila, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Elderflower, Pineapple Gum, Lime Juice

$15.00

Mai Tai La

Bacardi 4 Years, Lime, Cointreau, Orgeat

$15.00

Mark Twain's Summer Spritz

Chopan Vodka, Stawberry Shrub, Yuzu Soda, Aperol, Rocks

$15.00

Sometimes Old Fashioned

Cold Drinks Bar (on 2nd floor) Original: Peking Duck Fat-Washed Glenmorangie X, George Dickel Rye, Black Pepper Syrup, Lemon & Candy Cap Bitters

$18.00

7X7 Paradise

Pueblo Viejo Blanco Tequila, Rubino, Lime, Prickly Pear

$15.00

Bitter Passion

Roku Gin or Haku Vodka, Lime Juice, Chocolate Bitters, Passion Fruit

$15.00

Lucky Jack #8

Woodinville Rye, Blood Orange, Carpano Antica, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Ume

$15.00

Custom Espresso Martini

Dark Chunk Chocolate Infused Vodka, Coffee, Vanilla Bean

$18.00

Boba Bliss (NA)

Coconut Water, Lychee Juice, Soda Water, Mango Bobas

$10.00

Almost G&T (NA)

Seedlip, Mandarin Blood Orange Syrup, Tonic Water

$10.00

Tropical Break (NA)

Blackberry & Passionfruit Shrub , Elderflower, Pineapple Juice, Basil, Sparkling Water

$10.00

Sake Flight of Three 2oz. Pours (Daily Selected Premium Sakes)

$20.00

Sake, Momo-Kawa Brewery, Junmai Ginjo "Organic", Oregon (TAP)

$10.00

Sake, Damon Brewing Company, Nigori Tokubetsu Junmai, "Road to Oaska", Miyagi Prefecture

(720 ml)

$48.00

Sake, Bijofu, Tokubetsu Junmai, 'The Gentleman'

(720 ml)

$53.00

Sparkling Sake, Matuura Brewery, "Shishi No Sato" Junmai Ginjo, Japan

(375ml)

$48.00

Sake, Honjoza, Niizawa Brewery, Atago No Matu

(720 ml)

$56.00

Sake, Azumaichi, Junmai, 'Eastern Legend'

(720 ml)

$60.00

Sake, Yoki No Tenshi, "Snow Angel" Nigori, Japan

(720 ml)

$70.00

Sake, Kamonishiki, Nifudazake "Tank 132", Junmai Daiginjo, Nama, Niigata Prefecture

(720 ml)

$70.00

Sake, Matsu No Tsukasa, Jumai Daiginjo, Azolla 50

(720 ml)

$80.00

Tsingtao Lager, China (120z)

$8.00

Master Gao Nanjing Black Lager, China

$12.00

Reissdorf Brewing Kӧlsch Draft, Germany

$8.00

Fieldworks "Olivia" Belgian Pale Ale Draft, Berkeley, CA

$9.00

Sierra Nevada "Hazy Little Thing" IPA Draft, Chico

$8.00

Estrella Galicia (NA), Spain

$7.00

Sake & Beer 清酒&啤酒

Sake & Beer 清酒&啤酒

Fine Teas

Fine Teas

Iron Buddha 'Tie Guan Yin' Tea

The finest light-oxidized Oolong tea with complex golden floral Orchid like hints. Origin - Anxi, Fujian China.

$5.00

Big Red Robe 'Da Hong Pao' Tea

Legendary mountainous Oolong tea with roasted notes and hints of fine red Burgundy. Origin - Wuyi Mountains, Fujian China.

$5.00

Oriental Beauty 'Dongfang Meiren Tea

A famous Oolong tea that is bitten by the Aphid tea bug creates a discolored beauty with honey notes. Origin - Fujian China.

$7.00

Dragonwell 'Long Jing' Tea

Nutty bittersweet with scent of hops, fresh green tea pan-roasted, flat leaves. The Queen of Green teas. Origin - Hangzhou, China (organically produced).

$5.00

Jasmine Dragon Pearls Tea

Smooth green tea with a rich Jasmine bouquet and natural sweetness. Hand rolled and scented multiple times with Jasmine blossoms. Origin - Fijian Province China.

$5.50

Spring 'Bi Luo Chun' Tea

Smooth green tea with a rich Jasmine bouquet and natural sweetness. Hand rolled and scented multiple times with Jasmine blossoms. Origin - Fijian Province China.

$10.00

2017 Fine Aged Pu'erh Tea

Aged since 2017, a heavily oxidized aging tea that has an earthy roasted rice scents, soft tannins, smooth rich tea. One of Chef Chen's favorites. Origin - Yunnan China.

$5.00

Lapshang Souchang Tea

Smoky full-body smoked over pine wood and dried on bamboo. Origin - Fujian Province, China.

$6.00

8 Treasure Tea

Lotus seed, longan, Jasmine Pearl Tea Blend, hawthorne, goji, jujubee date, rosebuds & rock sugar

$6.00

Silk Road Blossom Herbal Tea

Silk Road Blossom Herbal Tea is a delicious dark red brew, with hints of caramel and dark honey. A rejuvenating tea high in antioxidants, it's curated with snow chyrsanthemum, baby chamomile, hawthorn, jujube (Chinese date), longan, goji berry, lotus seed and rose.

$6.00

San Pellegrino Sodas

11.15 Fl Oz.

$3.50

San Pellegrino Water

8.45 Fl Oz.

$3.50

Kimino

8.45 Fl Oz.

$3.95

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Chinese Liquor & Fortified Wine

Chinese Liquor & Fortified Wine

Wu Chia Pi Chiew (Chinese Fernet)

$7.00

Ming River, Sichuan Provence , Baijiu Shot

$13.00