I walked just to get to this place and it was worth the an hour hike!! The food was authentic n delicious!!

Great little neighborhood joint.

Surprisingly bad. Don't let the Yelp reviews hook you like it did us.I was expecting much better considering the 4 star rating, but out food was anything but good. We got the Hot 'N Sour soup, mixed vegetables, and Kung Pao tofu, and brown rice. It came to just under $30 - a little more expensive than we were expecting. First strike was the to-go box leaked and spilled into our car. Second and biggest strike was each dish was bland and salty. The mixed vegetables and Kung Pao tofu had huge chunks of bland tofu (and these two dishes tasted nearly exactly the same). The last strike was that we asked for sweet n' sour sauce and they said that they charge $1.50 for it. I have never been to a Chinese restaurant that charges for sweet 'n sour sauce - and we really could have used it given the blandness of the food. In the end, we threw about half of our order because we literally could not stomach it.

i didn't even like potstickers til i ate here!

If you enjoy dishes like sweet and sour pork, try the General Tsao's Chicken.

My husband and I decided to try this place, near where I was pet sitting one night. I had read they were known for their gigantic potstickers, little did I know just HOW right they were.It's definitely a smaller restaurant with just a few tables and chairs and it was kind of cold. We ended up getting the pot stickers, the mongolian beef, General's chicken and BBQ pork chow mein. The entries took a while to come out as did our tea. Once the pot stickers came out, we were amazed at how big they were. I wish I could have said the same for the taste, I mean they were nicely fried and had a lot of meat (not just cabbage) filling, however, tasted a little bland to me. I wish they had a special dipping sauce for them, it would have made it so much better. I still give them props for the size as one was enough to fill me up as far as appetizers go.The Mongolian beef was a bit chewy and rubbery tasting (my husband later found that they had dropped a rubber band in the bottom of the dish) it seems it cooked in there which is why it had this weird rubber after taste. It was certainly appealing to us that such a lack of care was taken with a dish to not have noticed an entire rubber band in there. So, I'm not quite sure how we feel about ever eating it again. It was such a shame because we were excited about it being organic beef (which they advertise on the menu) for such a low price.The Generals Chicken however, was pretty good and didn't just taste like another version of sweet and sour but was delightfully sweet and tangy without being mostly fried pieces and had actual meat in there.The BBQ pork chow mein was OK. There was a lot of good quality BBQ pork in there but we were hoping the pieces would have been cut up so they would be more evenly distributed within the dish. The noodles were not too bad but could have had a bit more flavor.Overall, the prices here a pretty cheap as they say and the pot stickers and Generals Chicken are definitely noteworthy dishes to try but definitely, make sure to check your dish for unknown objects that may accidentally get thrown in. The ingredients do seem to be higher quality than most Chinese places but remember that it's cash only and parking isn't that easy to find.

Some damn good potstickers. The other dishes were good but the potstickers are what you get you thinking about the next time you're coming back. I'd make a meal out of just those!

Holy cow..what a great find. Tiny spot in Russian Hill with some really tasty food...and cheap. Like others have mentioned, the pot stickers are huge! Also dined on the general's chicken and pork fried rice, YUMMY!

Not a big fan of Chinese food, but this small joint really makes me day-dream about delicious marbled organic beef and broccoli, Lemon Chicken, Black bean sauce on tofu, and horrendously large pot stickers! The owner are a friendly couple, even when it's miserable cold outside. Must try this local Nob Hill secret, but don't tell anyone! Also bring your own brown sugar for jasmine tea. They hate to give sugar with their tea. :)

If you want to eat great Chinese food in a tiny restaurant off the beaten trackgo to U-Lee's!We have been going there for 25 years and it was as good as ever!

I can't believe this store has 4 stars.Most reviews said its pot sticker is real nice. I always trust yelpers, but this time I got a big no no. The pot sticker is JUST big.I ordered tofu and beef. Tofu tasted really weird, not sweet not spice, I have no idea what sausage they used.I'm a chinese, I think I know what good chinese food is. Definitely not this one.

Have been to U-Lee's a bunch of times now . . . in fact I've lost count but probably 6-10 times or so . . . and I'll definitely be making several more trips back. This is a favorite lunch spot for one of my co-workers and I, which we keep going back to every few weeks or so, even though it is a drive and beyond walking distance from our office. Why do we keep going back? Simply because they have the most outstanding Potstickers I've ever had! Period! Hands down these are simply the best Potstickers to be found in the land!Hint: Call ahead to have them prepared in advance as it takes them a while to be done up properly. They are served on a platter with 6 HUGE Potstickers . . . One of my fellow Yelpers described them as iPhone-sized in his review, which is quite accurate . . . and they are plump, juicy, and just plain taste outstanding. My preference is to ask for them slightly crispy . . . but that of course is just personal taste.Now that I have raved on about their Potstickers, in fairness, there are a few 'downsides' to the restaurant that I should also mention, in the interest of full disclosure. First, there is only street parking, which can be really difficult to find, so plan to make a few trips around adjacent blocks to locate a parking space. Second, the restaurant itself has no ambiance at all to speak of . . . indeed it is really just a "whole in the wall" location with only about 6-8 tables . . . so don't set your expectations too high for the overall dining experience. Finally, once you get past the Potstickers, most of other other dishes I've tried are fairly average, nothing special. . . . . Ahhh, but "Oh Those Potstickers"!!!U-Lee's has 5-star Potstickers, but overall this averages out to a 4-star experience. But don't miss out on the Potstickers. Oh by the way, did I mention the Potstickers? Uh, oh yeah, guess I did.

The potstickers are HUGE!!! That's what drew me to this hole in the wall restaurant. I figured.. it must be good (since most family owned hole in the wall restaurants are usually cheap and tasty.).Got take-out and brought it back to my office and shared with my co-workers. I'm always trying to find new food to share with my fellow foodies... especially if they're unique (like the size of these potstickers).Although the size is impressive, the taste was only ok. I've had much better tasting ones at other restaurants. It wasn't horrible, but definitely not great.I also got the shanghai style noodles. I liked that it came in a traditional chinese take-out container (you know... the ones that american tv portrays when the "Caucasian" group of friends order chinese take-out) and not the more SF way of plastic clambake style box.The noodles were pretty good, although there was a pool of oil at the bottom. But I think that just made it taste even better. Hey.. you're ordering take out... can't be too health conscious...All-in-all... not a horrible place and the prices are CHEAP!!! I will go back again and try some of their other dishes... although I think I will pass on the gigantic potstickers next time.

I'm confused about the high ratings. My stomach still hasn't recovered from last night. Disregarding the terrible service, the fact that the entire place is smaller than my living room, and you have to walk through the kitchen to get to the bathroom, the food definitely left plenty to be desired. I'd had a craving for Chinese for weeks and since this place is only 2 blocks from my apt I figured why not give it a try ...3 years later. My craving still hasn't been fulfilled, and I may have been tramatized from Chinese food for a while now.The pot stickers were the size of my fist with a pretty nasty looking pink porkish concoction inside. Very difficult to eat - chewy, messy, and not all that tasty. Disappointing. The chicken chow fun tasted like someone had cooked it over the campfire, smokey yet tasteless, no sauce whatsoever. When you have to dump soy sauce over it that can't be a good sign. The black bean shrimp was exactly what the picture depicted - shrimp with onions and green peppers - literally nothing else. Completely tasteless, sauceless and undercooked.I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.

U-Will like it.One of the most well-reviewed Chinese places in the city. Average of four stars is no easy feat. Time to find out why.Warm welcome and an extensive menu quickly made things difficult in a good way. So many choices.Apparently the potstickers are a signature. I didn't get one. Plenty of people did.Decided on the shrimp with mixed veggies. Asked for light on the oil and got it.Price is light too. Generous portions for a reasonable eight and change.Might have been two meals if it wasn't so good.

U-Lee's is one of my favorite San Francisco restaurants.Top reasons why Ken, Judy and family rock:- Potstickers! They are tasty, huge, and well worth the wait. My boyfriend and I crave their potstickers. We've snucked them into movie theaters, rugby games, and have definitely thrown fits when we couldn't get our fill.- U-Lee family is so very nice. They seem to know every person who walks through the door. U-Lee is a true neighborhood gem. After a few times of eating there, you will feel like you're going to family's house to eat dinner.- The food is so good, I've sat outside of the restaurant for an hour waiting for them to open.- Special beef! If it's available you should most definitely order it.- You can't beat the prices.- It's not a pretentious restaurant. It may not be the most glamorous but it's nearly always packed, the food is delicious, and the owners are awesome. That speaks volumes.If you're in the Nob Hill area, this is the best Chinese food to order from. In fact, I'll be there tonight!!CASH ONLY. No Credit Cards.

I've given U-Lee's potstickers a nickname. I call them Ryan Braun because if tested, these potstickers will test positive for performance & taste enhancing drugs... except without successful appeal. I'm just kidding. And for you that don't understand what the heck I'm talking about, I apologize for the baseball reference.No but seriously, not only are they humongo (size of a big fist), they taste fresh and delicious. The pork & veggie filling is tender and juicy. The dough balances well with the pork flavor. Ask them to cook them longer if you like the skin a little extra crispy. One order comes with 6 potstickers for about $6.I also tried general tso's chicken and thought it was very tasty. I love how it came with a lot of sauce, perfect to mix it with rice.Service was fantastic. Tea pot was filled when needed and when I took the rest of my chicken to go, they gave me additional rice to take with me.Overall I was very happy with the meal. U-Lee does offer authentic dishes at a very reasonable price. The owners have been here for 35 year so that says a lot about the food that is prepared inside a small kitchen.

WOW to the pot stickers at this little cute corner restaurant. And the WOW factor is not just about the taste, but the SIZE if these monster pot stickers. I posted a photo but I don't even think the photo does service to the size!I'd say that each pot sticker equates to maybe 3 regular sized pot stickers. The skins are the perfect amount of thickness and the inside is grounded pork, veggies and full of flavor. They let you know ahead of time that they will be cooking them to order and takes about 15 minutes and it is SO worth the wait because it's juicy in the middle and perfectly crunchy on the outside.I am still wondering how they make these skins so big!! They must make them on their own because I've tried to look for pot sticker skins that size in the local Asian markets and they are nowhere to be found.We also ordered black bean fish fillet which was stir fried with green bell peppers. DELICIOUS! you definitely need to order a side of rice so you can soak up all the full flavored black bean taste and those crunchy bell peppers.I'm slightly jealous that this neighborhood has this GEM. I would love walking home from work and stopping by to pick up these pot stickers whenever I have cravings! because right now, I DO!

The owner just sent me a note to say that "you are sucks" .... so I just felt compelled to update my review of this place with additional... so does this restaurant. =)Potstickers have been my favorite food since I was a child and to see that this place has received 4 stars is a very sad Yelp day for me."You are sucks" U-Lee.... "You are sucks" ....

This has great tasting food for very cheap. The portions are huge as are the potstickers. Service is very friendly. Restaurant does not look the best but who cares when you have food like this. ...?

U-Lee does not offer great ambience and decor but good food. Tables are scarce so you will expect to wait for at least 10-15 minutes on a weekend. The house specialty is no doubt the big, fat and juicy pot-stickers, a Northern Chinese ...?

I visit SF once a year from LA. After reading the rav reviews about this place, my girl and I decided to give it a try. U-Lee, without a doubt, offers one of the best Chinese foods I've ever tasted in my life. We had the potstickers ...?

I used to live nearby U-Lee's, and before long this restaurant became more like my refrigerator than my favorite restaurant. The staff is very friendly, even when harried, and the food is fantastic. The pot stickers and chicken wonton ...?

They did acually win an award for best potstickers, because they are the best I have ever had anywhere! First off they are huge! (i'll never want theose scrony P-tickers ever again!) the rest of their dishes are on par with these delicious ...?

The food and service are great, so I call them often for take-out. You can find their menu online at tinyurlDOTcom/fxrzh (Annoyingly, URLs are marked 'inappropriate'...) Everything is fresh and good, but not fancy. ...?

We recently moved here from NYC to the Russian Hill community. We were excited to order from U-Lee after walking by and reading citysearch reviews. HOWEVER, this place is AWEFUL - potstickers were CLUMPED together and came with no sauce ...?

Love this place! First ate here over 20 years ago when I was a local. Recently returned for a meal and was worried it would not live up to the memories. Not so! Same little place, all of six tables, but right on the cable car line (so no ...?

Possibly the best pot stickers in the city: fat and full, pan-fried crispy, and the size of a croissant. Business-card testimonials from around the world to prove it's not hyperbole. Surprisingly un-greasy, fresh veggie dishes packing a ...?

I just moved to the city a few months ago, and after hearing rave reviews about U Lee, I decided to check it out. Now, I can't get enough - no other Chinese restaurant I've found compares to U Lee!?