Steam Rice Roll King
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Steam Rice Roll King

2228 Irving St, San Francisco, CA

★★★★★4.5(46 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked into a gloriously cramped corner spot, Steam Rice Roll King honors Toisan tradition with hand-ground rice rolled fresh to order—each one taking a patient five minutes to emerge silky and pillowy from the steamer. The beef brisket rendition, customizable with free toppings like green onion and mushroom, showcases tender meat cradled in that delicate, stone-ground wrapper that no machine could ever replicate. For under ten dollars and a little elbow-to-elbow intimacy with fellow rice roll devotees, you're getting something genuinely rare: old-school technique in a city that's mostly moved on.

What to expect

Slow sitMeetingsLight foodFamily friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Tarzan Boy
★★★★★4 months ago

Cramped space with 5 stools along wall and window BUT the rice rolls are FRESH made to order. Price for the rolls are $10 and under. Also have a few dim sum items but was told it’s Toisan version since owners are Toisan. Also have some homemade Chinese version tamales which is pretty good as well. Usually hard to find some with good stuffing.

Thomas Chan
★★★★★5 months ago

Delicious steam rice rolls. Takes some time to make but it’s well worth the wait!

Greg W.
★★★★★6 months ago

Try the steamed rice rolls. We tried the beef brisket rice roll and chose the green onion and mushroom toppings. These are made fresh and took about 5 minutes to cook. The brisket was tender and tasty and if you like spicy food make sure to add the jalapeno soy sauce. This was delicious. Value-wise this was good. Orders are larger than ordering at dim sum restaurants. Staff was friendly and helpful. Restaurant interior has two counters, seating for five people, no restroom.

Scuba Man
★★★★★8 months ago

I stumbled upon this unassuming spot by chance—and what a delicious discovery! The secret lies in their traditional method: the rice is painstakingly stone-ground (never machine-processed), a labor of love that yields the smoothest, most delicate crepes I’ve ever tasted. Portions are modest—true foodies might opt for 1.5–2 orders—but each bite justifies it. Forget noodles; these silky, slightly chewy sheets are in a league of their own. The house-made soy sauce is a masterclass in balance—neither cloying nor overpowering—and my crepe overflowed with tender, caramelized BBQ pork. Patience is key here: each order is crafted fresh, so expect a short wait. But that’s the price of authenticity. If you’re seeking genuine Chaozhou-style crepes (far removed from standard Cantonese dim sum fare), this is your spot. Sure, mass-produced versions exist elsewhere, but they’re pale imitations. Heads up: it’s a cozy hole-in-the-wall with just a handful of seats. But for those who prioritize flavor over frills, this is a pilgrimage-worthy bite. Grab yours to go, or hover patiently—it’s worth every second.

Tina Chu
★★★★★2 years ago

Who doesn’t like rice rolls? Their menu includes a variety of protein that goes with the rice roll. Toppings like green onion, cilantro, corn, preserved pickles are free. Egg is additional. I ordered pork and beef rice roll. My daughter says it tastes super good. I also bought a beef rice roll for my mom. She said the rice rolls were really good and that it reminded her of the rice rolls she had ate from China. I guess we will be coming back often!

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