Presented by BeChinatown
Chinatown Night Market
Autumn Dates:
September 13, October 11, November 8
5 blocks of entertainment and food on Grant Ave in San Francisco’s Chinatown!
Join us and support local small businesses at our Night Market!
2nd Friday Every Month
5:30pm-9:00pm
Grant Ave
San Francisco
Chinatown
Upcoming Dates
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 18
Interested in what you can find?
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Bubble Milk Tea (奶茶)
Taiwan’s beloved bubble milk tea (or boba) combines various tea, milk and syrup flavors topped off with sweetened tapioca pearls. Fruit teas are a popular variation.
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Bao/Baozi (包子)
These steamed or baked buns are filled with anything you desire. Sweet buns typically contain milk, butter and often an eggwash. Fillings can range from any meat or vegetarian combo, as well as sweet custard and black sesame.
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Zong (糉)/Zongzi (粽子)
Otherwise known as “sticky rice dumplings,” these treats are made up of glutinous rice, stuffed with savory pork, egg or sausage, wrapped in bamboo leaves. Sweet red bean paste is also popular.
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Bánh mì
The Vietnamese baguette contains a refreshing combo of various meats (usually pork or duck liver) with cucumber, cilantro, pickled carrots and white radish.
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Dragon's Beard Candy (龍鬚糖)
Stop by Dragon Papa’s to watch 5th generation Derek Tan make the ever-popular Dragon’s Beard Candy. Melted sugar is pulled continuously until resembling thin floss, which is then wrapped around peanuts and other fillings.
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Dumplings (餃子)
These dough pockets filled with popular combos, such as shrimp-chive and ground pork-cabbage are sure to fill you up. Dumplings come in a wide variety, from boiled wontons and fried gyoza to open faced siumai (燒賣), dipped in vinegar or soy sauce.
DJs
DJs are here to help you get a groove on. Live music is here whether you like karaoke or dancing. Check out the Asian Firefighters Association hanging out between Washington and Pacific as well.
LionDanceME
Be on the lookout for a curious dragon head! Founded by Norman Lau, LionDanceME has performed fantastic lion performances and music for the public, bringing joy and luck to the audience.
Activities on 1000
Want to compete with your friend in mini-games? Have your fortune read? Learn how to hold a calligraphy brush? Come over between Jackson and Pacific and check out our activities booth for lots of fun and games!
How much does the food cost?
Pre-packaged foods are available for $5 to $15. Prices may vary depending on vendor.
Cash is generally preferred. Select vendors will accept Venmo. Ticket booths will be available to provide vouchers in exchange for credit.
How do I get there?
The night market is located on Grant Ave between California St and Pacific Ave in downtown Chinatown.
Please visit the Muni website for public transportation timetables.
Two parking structures are open to the public for this event:
Portsmouth Sq Garage: $8 flat rate 5pm-1am
St Mary’s Square Parking: $5/hr 3-6pm; $3/hr 6pm-12am
Booths*
600 Block
Asian Burger
Smokin D’s BBQ
Cosmic Crunch
Far East Cafe
By Me Boba Tea
Ye Ye Coconut Snack
V Cafe
Charity Cultural Center
Dragon Papa
Civic Joy Fund
700 Block
Ticket Booth
Good Luck Cafe Deli
Delicious Dim Sum
TiBear
Lucky Creation
Feeve the DJ
iCafe
Wong Lee Bakery
Golden King
Zhu’s Tea
800 Block
Asian Firefighters Association
Metro HK Desserts
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies
Flow Tea
Golden Daisy
Village Tea House
Bow Hon Restaurant
AA Bakery
900 Block
Grant Place
By Me Boba Tea
Ticket Booth
Little Szechuan
Broadway Dim Sum Cafe
Wendy and Moon Grocery
House of Dim Sum
Enjoy Vegetarian
Yummy Bakery
HK Clay Pot
1000 Block
Comcast Xfinity
Activities and Games
Clarion Performing Arts Center
DJ
Resting Area
*Vendor lists are subject to change between each night market
Derek Tan, The San Francisco Standard
“It is fantastic… You can see how crowded it is, so it has blown away all my expectations.”
Manny Yekutiel, Founder of the Civic Joy Fund
"I love this place. We all love this place. You can feel it in the air. That collective love for San Francisco and the deepness of the community here is what makes it so great.”
