Z & Y

Founded in 2008, Z & Y Restaurant is an award‑winning Szechuan house in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown that emphasizes the numbing bite of Sichuan peppercorns and chiles. The kitchen prepares most dishes to order daily with fresh, high‑quality ingredients across a menu of more than a hundred items, from spicy clay pots and live fish preparations to vegetable and tofu dishes. Signature plates include Fish Filet with Flaming Chili Oil and Tea Smoked Duck; Z & Y has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2012 and been recognized by Forbes, the San Francisco Chronicle, SF Eater and Thrillist. The restaurant positions itself as a fine Chinese dining destination bringing authentic Sichuan culinary traditions to local diners and visitors in the heart of Chinatown. The Chinatown storefront offers both indoor and outdoor dining a short walk from the Financial District and Fisherman’s Wharf; imagery and copy emphasize a welcoming, family‑friendly environment for group dining, and seating and design details are not specified beyond indoor and outdoor availability. Z & Y focuses on authentic Szechuan cuisine, highlighting spicy, aromatic and numbing flavors achieved through traditional techniques and house sauces; the menu covers seafood, poultry, beef, pork, tofu and vegetables, with many spicy specialties marked and spice levels adjustable on request. Lijun Han is Owner and Executive Chef; he previously served as Executive Chef at the Chinese Consulate‑General in San Francisco and has cooked for two Chinese presidents. Specialties include Fish Filet with Flaming Chili Oil; Tea Smoked Duck; Chicken with Explosive Chili Pepper; House Special Fresh Fish Filet Boiled in House Spicy Sauce; and Stir‑Fried Crab with House Spicy Sauce.