In a city of tremendous Asian cultural influences, Yuet Lee is a superb example of a casual Chinese eatery. The staff is excellent, and the food is great! Who could ask for anything more?
Just because Yuet Lee is open late does not mean it lacks in quality service. The first time I visited San Francisco, my family and I popped into this restaurant for a quick bite to eat. Not only was the hostess super friendly, but she gave us many nice insider tips to where we should go, what we should do, etc. It was much-appreciated advice in the least expected of places. She acted as if we were regular local customers, as opposed to the misplaced tourists which we were. It was one of my favorite memories of my first trip out here.
The food at Yuet Lee is as excellent as the service is. They specialize in seafood dishes prepared with authentic Chinese recipes and ingredients. They also have a nice variety of noodle dishes, for those of us that are not fish fans. Some stranger, but authentic, Chinese dishes are on the menu as well such as fish-head soup and duck feet. I have only stuck to the more Americanized portion of the menu, but everything is so good that it is hard to imagine making a bad choice with any of the dishes.
Yuet Lee also has cuisine available conveniently for take-out and delivery. It is one of my favorite restaurants I have ever been to. The casual atmosphere and friendly environment makes it a great place to go as you're passing through the city, or here to stay.