Ma's Dim Sum Cafe - San Francisco

Wow, this is the best clay pot rice I've ever had in North America! It truly reminds me of the ones I've enjoyed in China. The flavors were incredibly aromatic, perfectly seasoned, and the prices were reasonable. You can tell it’s the real deal when every customer is speaking Chinese.

Fantastic claypot rice with nice, acxomodating service.

The claypot dish is amazing, but the hours are not accurate, and they are closed every Thursday!

This is the best claypot rice I've tried on the West Coast. The place is a bit old and they tend to keep the door open, so watch out for flies. However, it's definitely worth it. The rice at the bottom is perfectly crispy, and the sauce is well-balanced. We ordered the claypot with spareribs and preserved meat.

There was one table free at about 2pm on a Sunday. Everyone seemed to be eating clay pot rice so we ordered one each. As mentioned on the menu, it took a while for the food to arrive. The rice was nice and crispy with just the right amount of char. It wasn't too stuck on either. They provided a sauce dispenser but I didn't use it much. Having tried spare ribs, salty fish, and a combination with sausage and bacon, I'd recommend the combo. The only thing missing was veggies. Next time I think we'll share some clay pots and a veggie dish.