[Dinner] Happy Crane - Table for Four (Deposit $50)

Happy Crane
Having opened a little over a year ago Happy Crane was an anticipated restaurant from a rising star in San Francisco's celebrity restaurant community. James Yuen Leong Parry's resume has several top tier Michelin restaurants including Benu here is San Francisco. The reviews have been generally good, but with a huge hype bubble reviewers reference restaurants that do not exist for a comparision.

A modern interpretation of Chinese Cantonese dishes still has a lot of buzz in San Francisco and around the world.

Their tasting menu is $120, and individual dishes are about the same. There is a $50 cancelation fee for the reservation, so that is a deposit, which will be refunded at dinner.

I am excited to be eating here.

Minutiae
$120 Tasting menu, otherwise family style dinner.

History
Modern Chinese, Rooted Flavors
Welcome to The Happy Crane, where authentic Chinese flavors meet thoughtful technique and a spirit of creativity. Rooted in tradition yet expressed through a modern Chinese lens, our dishes celebrate heritage while embracing fresh ideas — served in a warm, joyful setting.
from restaurant website

Chef and Owner: James Yuen Leong Parry

Menus and Reviews
Happy Crane
Happy Crane (Yelp)
Happy Crane (San Francisco Chronicle)

Administratriva
Estimated Cost is $120, plus tax, tip and San Francisco's mandate.

Dress is smart casual

Deposit
Attendees should expect their deposit to be returned before their share of event costs are paid. A deposit is not expected to cover all an attendee's costs. No San Francisco Foodies' fees are collected via this event deposit.

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Taxes and Restaurant Fees
Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%) and probably an employee health mandate (3-10%), a tip (20%) may be automatically added, even on individual bills, if not we expect a 20% minimum tip to be paid for individual bills. We will try to get separate checks, but remember to bring cash.
Each diner is responsible for their own orders and costs but we will have to consolidate and divvy up the final bill accordingly.

Please bring cash or have Zelle or Apple Cash available.

Transportation to Happy Crane
MUNI: KLMN, F, 38
Finding street parking in Hayes Valley is usually difficult.

Parking garages can be found nearby

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Many thanks for the photos and history from restaurant website

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