It’s easy to default to the same order at your local Chinese spot. But at Mama Ji’s, the menu is so exciting that you’ll never opt for the same thing twice. The dishes come straight from owner Li “Lil…
Our favorite takeout! The Hot and Numbing fish is a must-try if you like that tingly Szechuan pepper flavor. We always get that but have also enjoyed everything else we've tried on the menu; Ants Climbing Trees is in our regular rotation, as is the Beijing Chicken and Eggplant and the Fish Fragrant Tofu. Triple C wings are awesome--saucy, peanutty umami with a bit of spice--and a generous portion.
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Adrian Y
Emerging Expert • 22 contributions
Didn't like
• 3/27/24
• Commande DoorDash
Chow mein tiny. Only a 3rd of the togo box was filled and there was barely any shrimp.
Chinese broccoli also did not have a lot and was too gingery.
Fish was okay.
Way too overpriced for what you get. You can find much cheaper and better on doordash.
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Sarah H
2 contributions
Loved
• 11/28/25
• Commande DoorDash
I just tried Mama Ji’s and WOW — the flavors were incredibly authentic and comforting. The beef and shrimp chow fun tasted like true Asian street-style cooking with perfectly seasoned noodles, and the shrimp chow mein was fresh, savory, and full of that classic wok-kissed flavor. The crispy spring rolls were golden, airy, and exactly what you’d expect from real Asian comfort food. Mama Ji’s feels like a taste of home-cooked authenticity. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Alex A
5 contributions
Didn't like
• 7/3/26
• Commande DoorDash
The Mama Ji's Country-Style Shrimp and Sichuan Beef were so spicy that it completely overshadowed the actual taste and flavor of the ingredients...disappointing.
The Crispy Spring Roll had kind of a soapy aftertaste at one point.
Sorry for the critical review but was hoping for better quality given the good reviews + expensive prices of the entrees.
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Howard S
Local Expert • 92 contributions
Loved
• 10/16/22
• Commande DoorDash
The chonquing Chongqing Chicken here has always been a favorite, but they've changed something and now Ivan say it's the best sichuan chicken in SF, hands down. Get the fried rice with veggies (includes broccoli and asparagus ), and shrimp & pea dumplings. Perfect lunch
