Hing Lung

1230 El Camino Real P, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States
+1 650-873-3088
$$$ Chinese restaurant , Asian restaurant
(379 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Hing Lung is a straightforward spot for those looking to settle into authentic Cantonese-style Chinese food tucked along El Camino Real in San Bruno. The restaurant specializes in classic and comforting Cantonese dishes with a heavy nod to traditional preparations—so expect that signature wok hei flavor that sets it apart from the generic chow mein joints in the area.

The interior of Hing Lung is modest and somewhat tight, favoring function over fancy décor, which means it can get a bit crowded during peak hours but moves quickly enough. This is the kind of place where locals drop by for a no-frills dinner or a late afternoon meal when craving something hearty and familiar. There’s usually plenty of parking nearby, and seating is mostly communal or small tables, making it comfortable for solo diners, couples, or small groups.

What to try: The rice porridge, especially the Hainan style chicken congee, draws consistent praise for its authentic flavor and comforting quality. If you’re keen on noodles, the dry stir-fried beef chow fun and house special pan-fried noodles offer satisfying wok-charred bites. For those interested in off-menu specialties, the pork liver with ginger and onion is worth a mention as a relatively uncommon offering that’s well executed when fresh. Clay pot rice dishes, such as the rice with pork spareribs in black bean sauce or assorted cured meats, make solid, flavorful meals that highlight the balance of texture and sauce typical of southern Chinese cooking.

The vibe at Hing Lung is practical and unpretentious, with a focus on the food rather than ambiance. Service is generally efficient, though some visitors have noted occasional delays with tea refills or condiment availability—details that suggest this is a kitchen-first, polished-luxury-second kind of place. It’s a dependable spot if you appreciate genuine Cantonese flavors without the bells and whistles, and especially friendly for those who enjoy sharing multiple dishes to get a broad sampling of the menu.

Best time to visit: Early dinners work well to avoid peak seating crunch, though the restaurant stays steady with regular foot traffic in the evening. If you come around 5 pm or just before main dinner hours, you’ll likely find plenty of open tables and a quieter pace.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday

10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday

10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

379 Reviews
Jay Chino

24 Nov 2025

Came here at 5 pm. There are plenty of open tables. No wait. Just like the one in Chinatown. They are known for their rice porridge. They make one of the best rice porridge out there. Plenty of parking. They accept credit cards. They have that wok flavor that many other Chinese restaurants lack. Whether you have Hong Kong Style crispy noodles, Dry Beef Chow Fun, Salted fish fried rice, or rice porridge, all of them are excellent choices. XO rice noodles are my favorite. A hint of and spicy.

Alice Hou

25 Oct 2025

We came here for dinner, and ordered these dishes: H.K. style beef chow fun, Water spinach with fermented tofu in broth, Pork liver with ginger and onion, and Hainan style chicken. Everything tasted great, and I highly recommend trying the Pork liver with ginger and onion! I don't see this dish on other restaurants' menus, and they did a really good job preparing it. They got rid of the bloody smell from the liver really well, and the seasoning was spot on. The texture was tender and slightly crunchy, and it paired perfectly with the ginger!

Jean Tsou

24 Oct 2025

Little disappointed the pork liver used to be the signature dish for this restaurant when they were in China Town. It’s not tender as before. Congee base still good. Pork meat it’s same taste that I missed from congee. Stir fried dishes have good portion and serve it in the right temperature. Good spot for authentic Cantonese style food. It’s crowded with small seating area.

Alzila

07 Oct 2025

I have been here since they have first opened here and I usually stop by when I am craving for some authentic Chinese food or if I just so happen to be in the area. Sometimes there can be a wait, but that does not bother me since I am a very patient person. Their menu consists of many authentic Cantonese dishes, along with soup, noodle and other specialties. Everything is made to order which is always a plus for me since it is quality over quantity. And their portion size is more than enough where you might have to take to go. The staffs here are welcoming, well trained and understanding where they provide good service and I had never encountered an issue during any of my visits. I recommend this place to all Chinese food enthusiasts, if you are willing to try something new or to anyone that just so happen to be in the area just like me. I definitely will be back to tryout the other delicious options they have to offer.

Huang Recca

30 Sep 2025

Food is decent. They ran out of charsiew at 3ish pm. Kids were happy with the noodles. The lack of available red vinegar on table was a slight dissssssappointment. Had to ask a couple of times before tea was refilled.

James Xie

29 Sep 2025

I was not aware of this tinny dining place if my friend did not took me there. It is located at at a not easily seeing spot at Tanforan Mall. It's beef stew with Chinese carrots is great although the carrot needs more cooking time. I give the beef fried rice noodle 9.5 out of 10. I droped by twice. It is very busy during lunch hours. It is a good place to go if you want to try some traditional Cantonese food.

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