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Rooted in Taishan. At home in SF.

Taishan flavors, a clay pot tradition, and a restaurant on Clement Street since May 2003.

Clay pots, lotus leaf rice, soup and vegetables on a table at Clay Pot House

The flavors we brought with us.

Before opening Clay Pot House in San Francisco, our owner operated a restaurant in Taishan. That experience shaped the food and the focus of our restaurant.

We opened in May 2003, with Taishan cuisine at the heart of the menu. Our signature yellow eel clay pot rice connects our San Francisco kitchen with the flavors of home.

From the choice of rice and toppings to the clay pot and the heat, the details matter. That is why clay pot rice has remained the focus of our restaurant.

From one home to another.

  • Taishan — Our beginnings

    Our owner’s restaurant experience began in Taishan, before Clay Pot House opened in San Francisco.

  • May 2003 — A new home

    Clay Pot House opened in San Francisco, bringing a focus on Taishan cuisine.

  • Clement Street — Our table today

    Find us at 1000 Clement Street, with clay pot rice, steamed rice, house specialties, soups, congee and noodles on our menu.

A taste of home, shared at our table.

The spirit of Clay Pot House

For guests who know Taishan food, we hope our menu feels familiar. For those discovering it for the first time, we invite you to explore the rice, the toppings and the much-loved golden crust.

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Come for a clay pot. Stay for a taste of home.

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