Spicy Shrimp obtains beer and wine license in San Francisco
Rule Changes San Francisco, CA localThe Chinatown restaurant, which previously did not serve alcohol, now holds a Type 41 license allowing beer and wine with food.
Overview
The Spicy Shrimp, a Chinese restaurant at 150 Waverly Place in San Francisco's Chinatown, now holds a California ABC Type 41 license allowing it to sell beer and wine with food. The license became active on October 30, 2026, following a business registration filed with the city in July.
The license expands the restaurant's offerings beyond food. Previously, online menus listed no alcohol. The change could attract more customers and increase revenue, but the record does not show whether the restaurant has started serving beer and wine yet.
Why it matters
For a small Chinatown restaurant, adding beer and wine can boost margins and draw evening crowds, but it also brings new regulatory and operational requirements.
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Organizations Involved
The limited liability company that holds the ABC license for Spicy Shrimp.
A Chinese restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown known for seafood and rice noodle rolls.
The state agency that licenses and regulates alcohol sales in California.
The city office that registers businesses in San Francisco.
Timeline
July 2026 October 2026
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Spicy Shrimp receives ABC beer and wine license
Latest LicenseThe California ABC activates a Type 41 license for IVY RONG INVESTMENT LLC, allowing beer and wine sales with food.
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Spicy Shrimp files business registration with San Francisco
RegistrationThe restaurant registers its location at 150 Waverly Place, starting July 15, 2026.
Scenarios
Spicy Shrimp begins serving beer and wine
Discussed by: The license record itself
The restaurant will update its menu and begin selling beer and wine to customers, likely within a few months of the license activation. This would mark a new revenue stream and attract diners seeking alcohol with meals.
Spicy Shrimp does not use the license within a year
Discussed by: Not applicable; some restaurants obtain licenses for future use.
The restaurant may have obtained the license for flexibility but continues to operate without serving alcohol, perhaps due to staffing or demand issues.