221 South Spruce St, South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-0828
Parking: in parking lot
Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm, Dinner Daily 5pm-9:30pm
http://www.hungtoseafood.com/
Last Visited: June 15, 2003
Food: 4 stars
Atmosphere: 3 to 4 stars
Service: 3 to 4 stars
Price: $$$
Hung To’s atmosphere didn’t particularly stand out. I did however appreciate their large parking lot. Upon entering the restaurant, you will be able to see the seafood tank containing the fresh catch of the day. The colors are bright and the restaurant is clean, but the place doesn’t scream four stars. It’s definitely about the food.
I can’t quite remember all that we ate since it’s been a while since my last visit, but what did stand out for me was the geoduck in two flavors.
Geoduck can be rather difficult to cook. If overcooked, the texture is very chewy. If cut too thick, the same problem results – hard to cook and overly chewy. The geoduck at hung to was cooked in soup, and the other half of the geoduck was thinly sliced and sauteed with yellow chives, celery, and other thinly sliced vegetables. Both were outstanding. The soup contains some cilantro, some preserved duck egg, and tofu along with of course, the geoduck. The soup is excellent. It’s got the texture of a broth, but the seafood has made it creamy and the flavor has been infused into the liquid. The ginger prevents it from smelling fishy, and the aroma is very nice.
Both geoduck dishes rank amongst its five star competition. Overall, the food was around five stars, but be sure to try the geoduck. It’s excellent. Also note that they have dim sum available during lunch, although I've never tried it.
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