Empress of China Cocktail Lounge

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838 Grant Ave.
(Washington and Clay Sts.)
415-434-1345

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Lost in Translation meets suburban Holiday Inn. A once glamorous and chic spot in touristy Chinatown now a bit of a faded plum blossom. Seldom what you’d call a scene, but don’t let that stop you. Impressive cineaste-worthy views. Meet friends for the first drink of the night, or wander into roof-garden restaurant for pleasantly doughy Empress of China pot stickers. Kitsch factor and view a solid 8.