Update 2:
Fresh off the plane, where else would we go first? 
It was straight to Dragon Beaux to start off this new trip. 
As before, we continue to be amazed by Dragon Beaux’s selection of 21 different types of Tea for Dim Sum! 
This time, we decided to try…
Golden Eyebrow Tea:
This was pretty wonderful: Aromatic, almost floral, but grounded and slightly hearty (in a good way). 
Baked BBQ Pork Bao:
Ever since @chandavkl @beefnoguy and others started talking about Tim Ho Wan’s famous Michelin-starred Charsiu Pork Buns in Hong Kong, and the search for a similar one in the U.S., we were super excited to try a version. From our 1st visit, we fell in love with Dragon Beaux’s Baked BBQ Pork Bao (Buns), and couldn’t wait to order them again.
Taking a bite… aahhh! There’s a slightly crunchy, toasted top, yielding to a soft, fluffy interior and fresh, delicious BBQ Pork (Charsiu)! This is just AWESOME! 
Roasted Pork Belly:
And like before, thanks to @PorkyBelly’s mouthwatering delicious report early on, we couldn’t wait to order Dragon Beaux’s Roasted Pork Belly again!
Seriously, crispy, crunchy gorgeous Roasted Pork Skin, with fresh, meaty Roasted Pork lean meat and fatty bits underneath. It is the best Roasted Pork Belly (Hong Kong / Cantonese style) that we’ve had so far!
Classic Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gow):
Sadly, Dragon Beaux’s Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow) are a disappointment again. 
The 1st visit, they were a problem. The 2nd visit was much better and we thought maybe they fixed it.
But this 4th visit? Same problem again! The Har Gow skin is oversteamed and stuck together. As we try and take one, they are all stuck together and the skin rips them all apart! 
The Shrimp itself is still plump and juicy, but they really can’t make Har Gow for some reason.
Malay Okra:
Their Malay Okra was a real treat: Fragrant, pungent. It tastes like Dragon Beaux uses a Sambal Sauce in the saute, but either way, it’s lightly spicy, with a touch of interesting funkiness and tender, just cooked through Okra. Delicious! 
Jumbo Scallop Shiu Mai:
Seriously?! Plump, juicy, moist Marinated Ground Pork (not overly fatty like many places in L.A. these days), plump Shrimp, and topped with Scallop!
The best Shiu Mai we’ve had in the U.S.! These are so next level compared to Sea Harbour, and we love Sea Harbour, but Dragon Beaux’s Scallop Shiu Mai are just ridiculous.
X.O. Pan Seared Rice Crepe Roll:
This sounded delicious, especially after the amazing Rice Crepe Rolls (Steamed Rice Rolls) that we had in our previous visits (above). So having them pan-seared with their own Housemade X.O. Sauce? Why not.
Sadly, they are just OK. They’re not bad, but this dish reduced Dragon Beaux’s wonderful Steamed Rice Rolls (which are perfectly cooked, silky and delicate), and with the pan searing and smaller chunks, turned it into a bit more chewy affair. The X.O. Sauce is fragrant and adds some nice briny spice, but the overall dish is just OK (there’s no filling just Rice Rolls).
BOSS Abalone Fried Rice:
We saved up and decided to see what it was like to be a baller like @Porthos @ipsedixit @J_L @PorkyBelly and others. We ordered their BOSS Abalone Fried Rice!
Ever since @ipsedixit waxed poetic about Dragon Beaux’s Fried Rice, we knew we had to try them all one day. Last time, their Gold and Silver Egg Fried Rice was sublime.
But the BOSS Abalone Fried Rice?
Even better! It sounds rather mundane, but when you bite into Dragon Beaux’s BOSS Abalone Fried Rice, you realize a few things:
- It’s not oily(!).
- There’s this amazing flavor and Wok Hei (Breath of the Wok) in every bite.
- There are tender morsels of Abalone throughout!
- There are plump Shrimp, perfectly cooked through in here as well!
- There’s a LOT of this plump, tender Abalone in this dish.
- There’s Masago (Capelin Fish Roe) in the Fried Rice!
- This is the most amazing Fried Rice I have ever eaten.
Seriously, we can see now why @ipsedixit loves this so much! Wow! @Sgee @PorkyBelly @Ns1 @JeetKuneBao @bulavinaka and others, don’t miss any of their Fried Rice dishes.
Tofu Soft Pudding (Tofu Flower):
One of our friends from Hong Kong recently pointed out that L.A. Dim Sum restaurants are losing more and more of the classic Dim Sum dishes they grew up with in Hong Kong. One of those dishes was what she called Tofu Flower. And thinking about it, it seems true:
Sea Harbour and Elite no longer serve Tofu Flower / Tofu Soft Pudding. I don’t remember seeing it recently at any of the Dim Sum restaurants we visited (but then again, we mainly go to Sea Harbour 
). But this and a few other dishes seem to be disappearing.
So when we saw this at Dragon Beaux, we had to order it.
I love V P Tofu’s fresh-made Tofu Pudding / Tofu Flower, but Dragon Beaux’s is just on another level: It is silkier, more delicate, lighter, the Ginger Syrup is more refined, and not overly sugary.
Our friend who eats a ton of Dim Sum was blown away as well. It is simply the best Tofu Pudding / Tofu Flower we have ever eaten!
Dragon Beaux continues to shine in its execution and amazing Dim Sum, delivering the best Dim Sum we’ve ever had in the U.S. It is vastly superior to Sea Harbour (and that pains me to say it), but we’re glad to be able to have visited Dragon Beaux 4 times now and can’t wait to return.
From their must-order Scallop Shiu Mai, to the amazing Steamed Rice Crepe Rolls, to the crispy, crunchy fresh Roasted Pork Belly, and their amazing Fried Rice (amongst many other great dishes), Dragon Beaux is a must visit when you’re in San Francisco, and great example of culinary excellence.
Dragon Beaux
5700 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94121
Tel: (415) 333-8899