Original dry fried chicken, top tier. Walnut shrimp amazing. Shrimp fried rice was fire Hot and sour soup great. Green beans also good. This was maybe the best meal my whole Bay Area trip. read more

A bit overrated San Tung on Irving Street in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, offers a textbook overrated dining experience that struggles to justify its massive, block-spanning hype. The defining hurdle of a visit is the notorious wait time, where customers routinely stand on the sidewalk for an hour or more just to be squeezed into a cramped, noisy, and basic dining room. While the legendary original dry-fried chicken wings are decent, they ultimately fall short of their mythical reputation; the signature sweet-and-spicy glaze leans incredibly saccharine and sticky, masking meat that often turns out slightly dry and over-fried. Beyond the signature wings, the rest of the extensive menu feels surprisingly ordinary and heavy-handed with sodium, making standard dishes like the black bean sauce noodles and string beans feel like ordinary takeout rather than a destination meal. Combined with a hurried front-of-house staff operating an "all-business" conveyor belt to clear tables quickly, the rushed environment and inflated, ala-carte pricing leave you feeling like you paid premium time and money for what is ultimately a standard neighborhood Chinese spot. Thanks read more

San Tung - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Not sure how I didnt rate this place yet, but better late than never. I am in the camp that they have the best chicken wings in the bay area, and have tried a bunch of others to compare. I strongly prefer the wings over the boneless, as I find the boneless dont really taste the same. The wonton noodle soup here was surprisingly good. Shrimp and leek dumplings, potstickers, green beans, and the black bean noodle are solid. Overall I think this place is great, there is usually a line but if you dont care to dine in getting take out over the phone is usually easy and often ready in 30 minutes. Definitely one of the places you should try in the city if you haven't already. read more

Just Wingin' It Chinese-American restaurant that has been serving up authentic and Americanized versions of this cuisine for forty years (ca. 1986) in San Francisco's Inner Sunset. Like most Chinese-American restaurants, the menu is fairly large, but they are known for their signature dry-fried wings and housemade noodles that keep locals and visitors coming back for more. The Good: * Easy walking distance from Golden Gate Park. * Service was very friendly, and we were never left wanting. * Fairly inexpensive, at least by San Francisco standards; $50 for two people for lunch is not bad. * We had to get their signature dry-fried chicken wings, and they were everything we had read about and more! They somehow stayed shatteringly crispy, even with their signature sweet and savory sauce that we could have drunk by the bucketful! Seriously, just get them. * Housemade noodles were also fantastic and had a great chew and texture to them. While I enjoyed the peanut sauce, I don't necessarily know that it went that well with the accompanying seafood. Regardless, I ate it all up. The Meh: * No outdoor dining. * Street parking only, and since it is San Francisco, be prepared to pay and hunt. The Ugly: * Don't take too close a look at the carpeting and some of the décor, as after forty years they could definitely use a refresher. However, I will say, from where I was sitting I could see perfectly into the kitchen, and it looked pretty spotless from what I could tell. So, kudos to them on that! Yes, I watch way too many Kitchen Nightmares. 0_o Conclusion: Celebrating forty years in business as a restaurant is no small feat, especially in a food-obsessed city like San Francisco. But San Tung has managed to do it by doing the two most important things in the restaurant industry: making delicious housemade food and doing it with a smile. read more

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Dine-in or take-out...you won't be disappointed. Food is hella good either way. - Long wait if you eat in, but good vibes and great eats. - Call in your order and pick up is smooth. read more

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Can't ever go wrong with this spot! It's always delicious. The food comes out fast sometimes there's a week but it's very efficient. Service inside is very, very kind and other food on the menu is delicious. It's always a very lively atmosphere. Absolutely the number one Wingstop in the city. read more

San Tung - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Huge hype around san tung but for the price, wait, and quality, its not nearly the best chicken or chinese food in the bay. There are many other similar or better dry fried chinese meats in south bay although this might be one of the only ones in SF proper! Highly recommend the dry fried flounder, as the tender and flaky fish pairs better with the sweet sticky sauce compared to the popular wings. Wings are a bit dry and tough. For both dishes + 1 rice bowl to share, total is around 55$. read more

San Tung - Dry Fried Chicken* - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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There was about a 30-45 min wait on a Saturday evening which wasn't too bad they got us in and the food came really quickly. You have to get the dry fried wings they are the best here!! They came out so fast! We ordered a wonton soup which was delicious and warmed us right up after waiting outside on a chilly sf evening. The green beans were good and so was the honey walnut prawns :) read more

San Tung - Dry Fried Chicken* - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My wife & me decided to visit San Tung after some 12 years. There's a line. It's busy & noisy & nice but harried no frills service. The food is solid. The dry fried chicken is good quality, but obviously sweet. Very crispy even with a thick sugary soy based sausage. I think it can use some scallions for texture & acidity. The combination rice was okay. Good ingredients, including squid, shrimp, pork, egg, & vegetables. But the rice was much, not like day before then refrigerated rice for top stir fries. The green beans were an excellent, seared & crispy enough. But also slightly sweet. San Tung remains for me a rare treat, not my go to. It's an indulgence, kinda like desserts. I'll be back, but not for a while...gotta work off the sugars. The bill was about $80 without tip. We took some food home. All in all not cheap for the overall offering. It's better value with the more people you bring. read more

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Fast service - food comes out very fresh and piping hot. We came for the much talked about chicken wings and they were good. The dried fried chicken wings were tasty but the sauce was way too sweet for our taste. The puddle of sauce left over at the end solidified into caramel which made the last few wings inedible. So eat them fast and you'll be ok. The other dishes we ordered were tasty but nothing amazing. Try the dried fried flounder - imo better than the chicken. read more

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We joined the waitlist at around 6:30 pm on a Thursday night and waited roughly an hour to get seated. Once seated, the food arrived quickly. The inside is packed and busy, but very lively. Highlights of the meal included the Wet Chicken Wings and the Wet Fried Flounder. Amazing. I typically prefer dry rub chicken wings, but this was hands down some of the best wet rub wings I've ever had. If you don't mind waiting, I definitely recommend visiting San Tung. read more

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Came to San Tung for my birthday and had such a damn good time! Their famous wings definitely lived up to the hype, and the fried beef was ridiculously good. Everything came out flavorful and hit the spot. But honestly, the highlight might've been the owner with the tattoos roasting me into OBLIVION because I was wearing an LA hat Bro did not let me breathe! But it was all love and made the experience that much more memorable. He was genuinely dope, welcoming, and made sure we had a great time. Great food, great energy, and a birthday experience I won't forget. Definitely recommend San Tung if you're in San Francisco! And yes... I'm still wearing my LA hat. read more

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Everyone already knows about San Tung, but truly one of the best Chinese spots in the city. The original dry fried chicken is famous for a reason, so juicy and flavorful just perfect! I like how sweet and sticky it is. Make sure to order enough of this one for the entire table. I also really like the veggies here- the sugar pea bamboo mushroom mix is super good, not overcooked at all. Green beans are a classic that can't be missed. The mushu pork here is also soooo amazing, it definitely beats the sweet and sour pork. The dumplings here are pretty standard but go really well with everything so I would recommend ordering if you're in a large party. You can't go wrong with anything here, but expect a wait! read more

San Tung - Dry Fried Chicken* - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Honestly one of the top 5 fried chicken spots in the city. I've been grabbing my fix here since before the hype. The sauce for the chicken is absolutely fire, it pretty much masks the well doneness of the chicken because some pieces of it is very dry or overcooked but you can still enjoy it. I usually order to go 15-20 minutes before arrival because there's always a long waiting list to dine in. Other recommendations are the string beans, dry fried fish, honey walnut shrimp and seafood fried rice. Dining in, the space is very small so be aware if you like having your own personal space. Parking is also tough so keep that in mind. Staff are usually pretty quick with service, straightforward and blunt. read more

San Tung - Dry Fried Chicken (Wet) Diced Or Wings* - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

San Tung, wow. I stumbled across this place coming from the beach. I saw the huge line (that forms even before they open) and decided to try it! Not kidding they typically have a waiting list, because it's not a big place! The food is FANTASTIC and the service is quick too! I ordered the famous dry chicken wings. The sauce is like your typical orange chicken but better. The rice was standard, but cost separate. We also got the delicious string beans and they are very flavorful! The leek and shrimp dumplings were tasty and filling. I have been back 2x since finding them this summer! Iconic find and the staff is very kind! read more

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We came on a Friday night for dinner and it was packed, the wait was around 30 minutes. They have indoor seating with small and large tables. We really liked the dry fried chicken wings, they were very flavorful. The honey walnut prawn in good in flavor, but the batter wasn't crispy and it was quite soggy. I would skip that dish next time. The portions are a good size and the food is pretty affordable. The workers are very nice and the food came out fairly quick. There's metered parking in the area, but free street parking nearby was easy to find. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

San Tung - Dry Fried Chicken, Honey Walnut Prawn, String Beans, & Pork Dumplings (ig: @cravingswithcat) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We finally tried it, absolutely worth the hour wait time. I could not believe how delicious this food was especially the wings. It was my second time but I had it over 10-15 years ago. Service was super duper fast & pretty nice. Ambiance was classic Chinese restaurant meets simple no frills to the point of non existant decor. Food was the STAR! it was sweet, savory, acidic, crunchy, tangy, soft, fresh, perfection. Going back to try other items. Must try staple of the inner sunset SF! read more

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I've been fiending to go to San Tung ever since I started seeing the restaurant's iconic dry fried chicken on my FYP and ever since my sister went with my family... WITHOUT ME!!! Anyways, as of 7/27/26, I finally managed to stop by with a friend for lunch since we happened to be in the area. In true Yelp fashion, we ended up ordering the top 4-5 dishes that people recommended. Here are my thoughts: Dry Fried Chicken: 5/5 Delicious. This might be a little sacrilegious for me to say, but honestly, while the chicken was great, I couldn't really tell the difference between these and a good Bonchon wing (I'M SORRY, but it's true!). Nonetheless, the sweet, sticky, spicy, and savory glaze was an umami bomb that delighted our tastebuds and would absolutely be a go-to if I came back. Salt and Pepper Chicken: (4.5/5) These were also good. Were they better than the dry fried chicken? Debatable. We found some pieces to be a little heavy on the salt (and oil--but hey, that's just how they're made!). Still, they were crispy, flavorful, and worth ordering. Shrimp and Chive Dumplings: (5/5) Surprisingly, my friend noted that these were some of the best dumplings he's ever had. I concur. They were juicy, packed with flavor, and honestly one of the highlights of the meal. Black Bean Noodles: (3/5) These were... fine. To be honest, I've had better around the Bay, and sadly, these just weren't my favorite. We found the noodles to be a little too soft and the sauce a bit too bland. There was a good amount of seafood, but it wasn't enough to save the dish. Garlic Green Beans: (3/5) Again, also fine. I don't know what I was expecting, but the green beans were somewhat lacking in flavor and a bit too oily for my liking. While we ordered them to get some greens on the plate, we'll probably just save some green in our wallets next time by skipping this dish. Overall, if we came back, we'd really only order the dumplings and the chicken. For an area with notoriously scarce parking and even longer lines, San Tung is a good spot if you can manage to snag both a parking spot and a table. Otherwise, we'll probably just go somewhere else. read more

San Tung - Ignore the starbucks cup (heh) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everyone knows this is absolutely a must try if in SF. It's a classic. I've gone multiple times, mainly for takeout because that line to be seated inside is LONG. Everyday that they're open. So beware, you will be waiting if wanting to sit inside. I've tried multiple of their plates, some faves being the wonton soup (my friends and I constantly order this, especially on these cloudy, cold SF days), add a little lemon and soy sauce, you'll be wanting more! The wings, of course. I mean come on, it's what we all come for! Crispy and juicy/saucy, it's just perfection. Definitely order no matter what else you're craving. Most recently I got their chow mein and was extremely disappointed..so bland, lacked flavor and there was very little veggies or chicken. I was craving chow mein for so long that it didn't hit the spot at all. Bummer. Other than that, service is always quick and efficient (for pickup). Definitely on the pricier side for chow mein so it adds up. But, it's definitely worth a try! read more

San Tung - Chicken Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finally got to try the famous San Tung and was hyped about the wings! Came during July 4 and thankfully they were open! There was a line and you had to write your name on a whiteboard and the number next to it so they can call your number. I will say, don't let the line deter you! there were 8 parties ahead and we thought we had time to walk on the street to a nearby coffee shop and come back with ample time, but they already called our name without us knowing LOL. TLDR line goes by pretty fast! They also offer to share tables with other parties too go speed up the wait Wings 8/10- yes they are delicious! It's still super crispy even when soaked in the sweet sauce. This sauce reminds me of orange chicken sauce and all the chicken was cooked to perfection. Black bean noodles 9/10 - I actually really liked these, the noodles were thinner than what I am used to, but still so bouncy and chewy and it soaked up all the good sauce Green beans 8/10 - these are your typical green beans you order at a Chinese restaurant. Filled with garlic flavoring it was a nice balance with the other dishes we had. Our server was awesome he made us laugh a lot and was so kind. So glad I got to finally try this place out it's def an SF staple read more

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It honestly amazes me that I've been coming to San Tung since I was a child and it is just as good as when I first tried it. The same whiteboard and marker to write your name down, the same fast service no matter how busy they are, and the exact same delicious dry fried chicken that never misses. Make sure to pair it with some black bean sauce noodles and green beans and you'll have what I believe is the best meal in San Francisco (Yes, this is nostalgic bias). San Tung is honestly a piece of my childhood & a restaurant my parents have been going to since before I was even born. I'm so glad that they're still killing it like they've been doing for the past 30+ years. read more

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Everyone I spoke with told me that I had to visit San Tung during my San Fran trip, and I'm happy to report that it absolutely lived up to the hype. The star of the show is the Original Dry Fried Chicken. These are the best chicken wings I've ever had. They are crispy, flavorful, and loaded with garlic, ginger, and roasted red peppers. Our order actually arrived a little saucier than expected (as you can see in my photo), but I think that made them even better. Every bite was packed with flavor. In fact, the wings were so good that they overshadowed everything else we ordered. We also tried the kung pao chicken, braised tofu with vegetables, and minced meat noodles. While all were perfectly fine, but they tasted somewhat bland in comparison to the flavorful wings. Next time I will just have an order of wings and a vegetable dish, and I'd be completely happy. When you walk in, there's a dry-erase board where you write down your name to join the waitlist on your right. During busy times, they'll also ask whether you're willing to share a table with other diners. We arrived around 6 p.m. on a Monday and were fortunate enough to get our own table after about a 15-minute wait. This spot is absolutely worth adding to your must-eat list in San Fran. read more

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Had to come here to try their famous dry fried chicken wings! We came on the Fourth of July (a Saturday) a little before noon and we were luckily seated in around 5 mins! It's not too big inside so seems like it's always crowded with a line. Pretty tight and loud inside but service was decent despite how busy they were. Most of the food came out quickly but the potstickers came out when we were almost finished. -Original dry fried chicken wings (4/5): Crispy and juicy! Coated with a rich and savory sauce that had a very slight kick. Tasty and flavorful but didn't blow me away -Shrimp fried rice (3/5): Big portion but a little too moist and needed more flavor and wok hei taste -Potstickers (3/5): Huge, juicy and crispy. Stuffed with pork and cabbage filling but was kinda bland so I needed lots of soy sauce read more

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Came here to try their famous dry fried chicken wings! Came on the 4th of July (a Saturday) a little before noon, wrote our name down on the whiteboard inside, and we luckily were seated within 5 minutes! It's pretty tight, crowded and loud inside. We ordered 3 dishes for 4 people and were stuffed. Food came out pretty quickly and service was decent despite how busy they were. Prices are average for Chinese food Original dry fried chicken wings (4/5): their iconic dish! Crispy yet very saucy. Tangy and had a very slight kick to it but it was manageable Shrimp fried rice (3/5): a little too moist if that's possible? Needed more wok hei or flavor Potstickers (3/5): huge, crispy and stuffed with pork and cabbage filling. However, they weren't that flavorful so I needed soy sauce read more

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We came as a walk-in party of six on a Thursday night and waited about an hour to get seated, but once we ordered, the food came out fast, all within five to ten minutes. We tried the famous chicken wings, dried fried flounder fillet, sauteed string beans, mapo tofu, and black bean noodles. The wings are obviously the big draw here, a sweet glazed style rather than dry rub, and while I'm personally more of a dry rub guy, they were still really good. The real surprises for me were the mapo tofu and the dried fried flounder fillet, both excellent and things I'd never tried before. The black bean noodles were underwhelming and I had better elsewhere. Overall a solid spot worth the visit, just try to get there early to possibly beat the wait if you're walking in during prime time. read more

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San Tung was a childhood stable of mine. My mom used to bring my siblings and I here weekly, sometimes, twice a week, so she became buddies with the workers. This was way before Yelp became a platform for foodies and service was attentive to our needs where we never felt rushed and had excellent customer services. My mom would always order the same things: dry fried chicken wings, dry sautéed green beans, shrimp and leek dumplings, pork dumplings, potstickers, and the beef noodle soup! More than 30 years later, this was still a place we recommend to families and friends and for those craving chicken wings or new to the city! Personally, I have brought a lot of friends from all over the world to try this place. Even my husband now (who was my high school boyfriend), never tried San Tung until he ate here with my family and I. Now, it became one of his favorite restaurants! My husband and I finally came back, but this time, we brought our two young toddlers. Of course we came here for the dry fried chicken wings and dumplings. The vibe was different compared to before since it became a famous tourist trap! Waiting time could be as long as two hours but luckily, we only waited less than 30 minutes that day. There were also more closing days in a week and the workers were rushing and looked stressed. An order of the dry fried chicken wings took 30 minutes. Back then, every table you looked at had chicken wings. Now, the demographic changed and there were more non-Asians eating here with less tables ordering chicken wings. We ordered our favorites: dry fried chicken wings, dry sautéed green beans, shrimp and leek dumplings, pork dumplings, potstickers, and noodles with peanut sauce. At the first bite of everything, I was brought back to my childhood. Now I remembered the shrimp and leek dumplings tasted better than their pork dumplings, the potstickers were huge but not very tasty, dried sautéed green beans and dry fried chicken wings were still the best, and the noodles with peanut sauce were somewhat spicy (not ideal for toddlers). We also tried the dry fried fish which was similar sauce to the dry fried chicken wings and was very crispy and good! Overall, I would still come back for their dry fried chicken wings, dry fried flounder, dry sautéed green beans, and the shrimp and leek dumplings! read more

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We visited San Tung for a family meal and ordered several dishes, including the hot and sour soup, chicken wings, garlic chicken, chow mein, string beans, and sweet and sour fish. Everything we tried was delicious and well-prepared. The famous chicken wings definitely lived up to the hype, and the other dishes were flavorful and satisfying as well. Despite the restaurant being very busy during our visit, the staff remained attentive, friendly, and efficient. We never felt neglected, and they did a great job keeping up with the crowd. The only downside of our experience was the restroom. Unfortunately, it was quite untidy and could use more frequent cleaning and maintenance. Aside from that, we had an enjoyable dining experience and would gladly return for the food and excellent service. read more

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Busy. You may have to wait for a table. Noisy as tables are full. I tried the famed chicken wings but without the famed sauce as the true test of a good wing is without the sauce. Unfortunately, the wings were overcooked and dry. Great crisp on the outside but dry chewy on the inside. Maybe I got a bad batch. But I thought the hype was overrated in my experience. Dry chicken can't hide behind a good sauce. Walked away disappointed. The wings across the street at Chang's are better. Crisp outside, moist/tender inside as a good wing should be. read more

Visited on 7/31 for Date Night with the Mrs. I have 100% respect for this restaurant. It had been very consistent in it's food and service since the 1st time we ate here. The food comes out hot, seasoned and so delicious. The servers are always nice and they are very accomodating. The food here is worth traveling for each and every time. The prices matches the portions. read more

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Haven't been here in awhile. It's worth it to go in line here at least once just to even try their famous chicken wings. My family really likes their squid since the sauce was so flavorful & the squid was cooked so well. Overall, typical chinese food... but the wings is pretty worth it to line up for. Parking is also very difficult. read more

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always sooo good. quick service, and it wasn't too busy at noon on a thursday. lunch special was around $16 for rice, soup, and 1 dish. we got the dry string beans and another lunch special of the dry fried chicken. both were delicious and very filling. around $32 before tax and tip for a pot of rice, 2 bowls of soup, and 2 dishes seems fair for this level of food. can't wait until my next san tung chicken wings! read more

San Tung - Dry Sauteed Stringbeans - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Brought some family who have never been and they enjoyed the infamous dry chicken wings, eggplant and fish filets in that order. Hot take, although I like the wings I def don't think they're the best I've ever had in the city. I liked that the eggplant skin was pre-peeled and it was a generous amount. I'd skip the fish bc it was fried with a candied skin with the same flavor as the wings which wasn't what I expected. Note we came during lunch so if you're getting the wings just pay $5 more for double the wings (12 instead of 6) rather than get the lunch special if there's a large party. Staff attentive and friendly. read more

San Tung - Dry Fried Chicken* - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food is amazing! Service is so quick and food comes out very fast. HOWEVER, watch out for this lady because she erased our name from the waitlist. read more

San Tung - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

So we finally got here! The line was long, but honestly the wait wasn't bad at all -- probably only around 30 minutes considering how far down we were on the waitlist. Once they started calling tables, it moved really fast. When we were seated, we ended up sharing a table with two other groups of two. I actually didn't mind it at all because there was still enough space between everyone to have privacy. It also made the experience feel more social -- I ended up chatting with the people to my right and left about the food. Everything we ordered was really good. Their popular dry fried chicken absolutely lived up to the hype and was probably my favorite thing on the menu... besides the cherry pork. I feel like nobody talks about the cherry pork enough! It was SO good -- kind of like a sweet-and-sour pork without the sour. I dipped it in soy sauce because I loved the sweet and salty combo together. The dumplings were also really good. The wrapper was thin and delicious, but my boyfriend said he wished they had a little more protein filling and less leek. The green beans are always a hit. The only thing I probably wouldn't order again was the black bean sauce noodles. Maybe I just expected a different flavor, but to me they honestly tasted like regular lo mein. I'm also not a huge noodle person in general, so I'd probably skip them next time and order something else instead. Forgot to mention their prices are on point! Definitely recommend to any of the tourists. I think the weight is definitely worth it and I love being able to take home my leftovers and eating them for lunch and dinner the next day. read more

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Imma get alot of hate for this one but the wings are OVERHYPED. Went in during lunch time so we didn't have to wait long before we noticed a huge line formed after we got sat. We ordered the wings and fried rice. The wings were just regular Chinese Korean style wings Kkanpunggi 깐풍기. Other then that I can't see what the hype is. Plenty of Chinese restaurants have this style of wings but usually different cuts of chicken. Don't get me wrong its good but nothing like OMG THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER good. Honestly, the fried rice impressed us the most, it was moist and so flavorful. read more

We lucked out! Usually there is a very long wait. We came on Friday for lunch about 11:20am. Our party of 4 was seated right away at a round table. We shared the table with a couple across from us. It was well lit and clean. The servers were friendly and responsive. Food- everything was yummy! One person in our party thought it was a little salty, but I thought it was fine. The black noodles were not too oily. Everywhere else I had this was very oily. Also, the noodles had scallops and shrimp! I've never had it that way before. What a bonus! Chicken- Clearly this was the star. "Best" fried chicken in SF. It was hot, very crispy with excellent flavor- sweet and salty - to perfection!! The scallop plate was a good mixture of fresh veggies and my favorite... scallops. Green beans- great flavor and cooked well - crunchy and flavor had time to coat the green beans. Sizzling rice soup- the flavor was perfect and light. Sizzling rice was perfectly crunchy and soaked in the soup. Perfect start to our meal! read more

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Settling into SF and trying as many neighborhood staples as possible, and San Tung absolutely feels like one of those classic spots that's been getting it right for a long time. The place was packed at lunch, which is usually the best sign, but turnover was quick and I was seated faster than expected. The lunch special is a solid value with soup, rice, and an entree included. Started with the hot and sour soup which had good balance and depth without being overly thick or aggressive on the vinegar. The dry fried beef was tasty. Great texture, nicely cooked, layered flavor, and the kind of dish that keeps you reaching back in even after you're full. Service was efficient, food came out quickly, and the whole place has that old school neighborhood energy that makes you understand why it stays busy. Not trying to reinvent anything, just executing the classics well. read more

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Honestly, I don't really understand why people are willing to line up for hours for San Tung. The food was way too salty -- it felt like an overdose of sodium in almost every dish. Maybe it's just my personal taste, but I found the flavors heavy and unbalanced. And as someone who grew up eating Chinese food, I also wouldn't consider this particularly authentic Chinese food. And coming here for the "famous" chicken wings? You definitely have never tried Bonchon. The wings here were nothing special to me, especially considering how much hype they get. What surprised me even more was the whole dining experience. We felt like we were being rushed to finish our food, presumably so they could turn the table over and get the next group in. That's not exactly a great experience when you've already waited so long to get a table. And the waiting-list system is honestly bizarre. It's basically a handwritten board, and once a spot gets erased, someone can immediately write their name into that spot. So if they call #1 and erase it, the next person can just put their name in the #1 spot. ‍ Crazy system. Maybe I'm missing something, but after trying it, I really don't understand the hype or why people are willing to wait hours for it. For me, definitely not worth the wait. read more

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San Tung - what can be said that hasn't been written a thousand times over? A San Francisco institution and gem. 75 minute wait for a large group of friends (7-8) on a Monday evening. Always well worth the wait! Highlights are of course the famous crispy dry fried chicken wings that no competitor has truly perfected or copied, the dry fried beef (I may enjoy this more than the chicken!) and dry fried string beans. Be prepared to wait and possibly make friends at a communal table. Oh San Tung, never change. read more

San Tung - Chicken Dry Fried Chicken (Wet) Diced Or Wings* - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered two small soups and the fried chicken wings. Tomato Soup and Egg Drop Soup: For a small, they were quite generous with the portion size. Definitely could have ordered one to share. Both were flavored quite well and enjoyable. San Tung Fried Chicken: I heard the fried chicken was a must-try, but it wasn't for me. It was far too sweet for me and just reminded me of korean fried chicken. I don't prefer my protein on the sweet side, and these left a jarring sweet aftertaste in my mouth I did not enjoy. I will not be back for the wings but would be interested in other things. The prices appear to be a bit more expensive for Chinese food, but the portion sizes are slightly larger than average. read more

San Tung - Egg drop soup - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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