A very popular fried chicken spot hidden inside a small Shanghainese restaurant in San Francisco. The dry fried chicken is the highlight. It is crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated with a rich sauce that is spicy, savory, slightly sweet, and very addictive. It has a bit of a Korean fried chicken vibe but with a distinct Chinese flavor profile. The hot and sour soup is also very solid. It comes with large pieces of shrimp, mushrooms, and wood ear fungus, and the flavor is nicely balanced between tangy and spicy. It gets busy quickly around lunch, and both dine in and takeout are very popular. Definitely a must try if you are in San Francisco. read more

San Tung - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had food to go and the chicken wings did not disappoint! Fried rice and dumplings were equally as good! Can't wait to come back again and try more dishes!! read more

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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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

I've been meaning to write this review for years, but honestly... San Tung never needed it. San Tung is one of those rare San Francisco institutions that survived the dot-com boom, the tech boom, inflation, no influencer walls no chef's interpretation, and every food trend in between. Back in the '90s, this was just another neighborhood family spot. Now it's the kind of place people fly across the country to try. The famous bone-in dried fried chicken still holds its own. Crispy, sticky, garlicky, just enough heat, still one of the best chicken dishes anywhere in the Bay Area. Plenty of restaurants have tried to copy it. Most end up making expensive chicken with an identity crisis. What I appreciate most is that it still feels like a family business. No frills, no curated social media experience, no smoke machines or gold-covered anything. Just generations of people cooking food that keeps San Franciscans coming back. These neighborhood institutions are becoming an endangered species. Support them while you still can and don't wear a white shirt if you're ordering the chicken. You've been warned. read more

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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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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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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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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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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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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Ditch the crowd and madness...and order take out. It sometimes hard to get through but be patient. Then place your order and it'll be ready to be picked. Very seamless and effective. Take it straight home for freshness, and you'll have a grubbin meal. Depending on how much you order, it can add up. But it'll all be worth it. Never disappointed with any dish. 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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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 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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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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Finally tried San Tung! We waited about 10 minutes during a weekday lunch. We ordered the black bean sauce noodles, chicken wings, stir fried vegetables, and dry fried beef. All of the dishes were satisfying and my husband said he liked the beef more than the chicken wings. read more

San Tung - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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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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one of those classic SF spots, iykyk known for their famous dry fried chicken wings, which are definitely the highlight. crispy, flavorful, and coated with that signature sauce expect a wait, especially during peak hours, but it's a solid spot to bring friends and share dishes classic SF restaurant that's worth trying at least once! read more

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San Tung is definitely worth the visit! Their famous chicken wings absolutely lived up to the hype--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated with a perfectly balanced sweet and garlicky sauce. Every bite was delicious! The portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. The restaurant was busy, but the service was efficient, and the food came out fresh. If you're in San Francisco, this place is a must-try. We'll definitely be back! 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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San Tung absolutely lived up to the hype! The famous dry-fried chicken wings were hands down some of the best I've ever had--perfectly crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet, savory, garlicky sauce that's completely addictive. Every dish we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The service was friendly and efficient, and the casual atmosphere made it feel like a true local favorite. If you're in San Francisco and love great Chinese food, San Tung is a must-visit. I already can't wait to come back! 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

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ordered: wings, green beans, black bean noodles, bok choy, honey walnut shrimp, and shrimp fried rice. highlights: literally everything. im not a big fried rice but they put something in it that had me spinning the lazy susan often to get another spoonful. The black bean noodles and wings are always a hit (hot and fresh). service: they were fast at first and then getting the bill took a bit but you just have to flag them down. misc: we came in around 2pm on sat with a group of 15 and got seated really fast! maybe it was luck haha. they also have two bathrooms in the back. parking can be tough but i don't usually have to walk more than 10-15 mins. read more

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San Tung was a great authentic Chinese restaurant. The portion sizes are huge and a great value at an affordable cost. There was a bit of wait but we were able to snag a giant table for our party of four. The food came out fast and was fresh and hot. Flavor on everything was good - highlights were the chicken wings, cashew chicken, and fried rice. read more

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Genuinely some of the worst Chinese food I've had in the city. I've had San Tungs for takeout in the past but wanted to give it another go dining in person. Sad to say, I will not be coming here again. I truly do not understand how this place is hyped up. For food we got: - hot and sour soup: liked the shrimp in it, the "hot" is just a ton of black pepper. Would not recommend just not good. - mushroom & bok choy: sauce tasted kinda gooey, and the mushrooms were soggy. - shrimp chow mein with homemade noodle: literally just salty noodles, no flavor to noodles or shrimp besides being way too salty - dry fried wings: only thing I semi enjoyed, still way too salty. Good at first but would not go back for them or anything else. Service is average for a joint like this. It's fast and to the point so not docking any stars there. They do a great job moving the like quickly. Ambiance is crowded and loud, it's a popular joint so expect to share tables with other parties etc. If you're looking for flavorful, authentic, and delicious Chinese food with a good ambiance and service go to Dynasty Dumpling on California, 100x better. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for the last four years, and I finally made the trip from the East Bay to the Bay Area just to eat here. I can honestly say it was well worth the drive! This place is always busy, and now I understand why. You have the option of sharing a table or waiting for your own. Honestly, since the tables are all pretty close together anyway, sharing a table is a great way to get seated faster. Once we were seated, we ordered their famous chicken wings, the Mongolian beef lunch special with white rice, and a bowl of hot and sour soup. Everything was outstanding. The food was fresh, flavorful, and definitely a step above most Chinese restaurants. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their food. The chicken wings are absolutely the star of the show and deserve all the hype they get. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked they alone are worth the trip. Despite how busy the restaurant is, the service runs like a well-oiled machine. The staff is constantly clearing tables, keeping things moving, and making sure guests are taken care of. Our food arrived quickly and tasted freshly made. Overall, this place lived up to the expectations I built over the last four years. Great food, efficient service, and a lively atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality Chinese food. read more

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I have been yearning to try San Tung for the longest time ever since I heard of their bomb.com chicken wings, and we finally had the chance to try it. Well let's just say the hype is real. We arrived on a Monday right when they opened at 11 am. The restaurant was already busy, but we managed to be seated as we walked in. That was just our luck, because within minutes, there were large groups arriving and more groups on the waitlist. We wanted something else to go with the chicken wings, and I also heard their jajiangmian was pretty good, so we ordered that along with the original dry fried chicken. We were served tea and water, and our server was friendly and efficient. There was a nice selection of condiments at our table as well, but we didn't need them of course. Watching the staff, they were very on top of everything, which was to be expected, given how famous this restaurant is. I saw they even had a station set up for to-go orders for people to grab utensils, napkins, and condiments. Very streamlined. The noodles with black bean sauce were first to arrive, and the dish was packed with meat and seafood. The noodles were perfectly bouncy and chewy, and the meat was tender. The black bean sauce was solid. It reminded me of the jajiangmian I've had at San Wang (which iykyk). It was the perfect potion for sharing and we quickly devoured it all. Then the star of the show arrived, the original dry fried chicken. We opted for the wings and they came in a sticky, lick-your-finger delicious, garlicky sauce that left me wanting more. I particularly enjoyed ripping the meat off the bones and dipping it into the extra sauce. These were nothing like I have ever had. My husband, who has had way more wings than I've had (as I'm not usually a wing kind of girl), said these were hands down some of the best wings he's ever had. You'll want to ask for more napkins, because trust me, that sticky sauce gets pretty messy (and stays on your fingers). Now I see why our server asked if we wanted to order some rice, because that sauce would have been so good over rice. But even without rice, we managed to clean up that plate nicely and left only bones. Bones that were gnawed on and savored of course. As I type this, I'm thinking about the next chance we can get to go back to San Tung. I'm glad we chose a weekday, because I cannot imagine having to wait forever for a table. We will most definitely be back!! read more

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Great northern Chinese cuisine Dry black bean sauce noodles and chicken wings are the best read more

Me and my husband had to check this place out due to everyone raving about it and the high rating reviews. I ordered the sweet and spicy original wings. I would say the flavor is not in your face and it's a settling calm flavor in one tiny wing. Id also say the wings are good but dont know if this place lived has lived up the hype when people say "these are the BEST wings". I wasn't impressed however I would say this is one of the better spots I've been to. I felt like the wings were a tiny size and wished it was more meatier. Crisp on the wings was decent, and easy to chew on. Service: if you're coming here, trust me on this and call ahead to order, it will save you so much time. If I didn't do this, I would have waited 30 mins. Line was out the door so be aware. read more

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

I've tried everything here and it's pretty amazing. While people claim these are the best wings in the bay it's hard for me to say. They're very different compared to everywhere else and have their own style of wings. Don't get me wrong these wings are fire just I feel you can't compare them to dry rub type of wings. read more

The dry fried chicken wings were on my top 10 things to try in SF when I moved here, so of course we had to order them, along with the black bean noodles. San Tung was one of the only busy spots on Irving Street during a weekday lunch hour, which felt like a promising sign. We were seated pretty quickly at a large round table across from two other diners, which was totally fine. And after looking around at everyone's tables, it was clear that these two dishes were the most popular items. Since this was my first time trying the dry fried chicken wings, I was surprised that they came out coated in a thick, sticky sauce--so not necessarily "dry" in the way I expected. Flavor-wise, they leaned more sweet than savory. I think this dish would be a big hit for people who enjoy sweet and sour or kung pao-style chicken, which isn't usually my personal preference. My husband definitely enjoyed them though, so I can see why they have such a loyal following. The black bean noodles were warm and comforting, with a nice homey feel. The sauce had good flavor, although I thought it leaned a little bland and wasn't quite as thick or rich in texture as I personally prefer. Overall, San Tung was a fun spot to finally try, especially given how much hype surrounds those wings. I'd definitely come back with a bigger group of friends so we could order more dishes and get a better feel for the menu, but I probably wouldn't come back on my own for anything in particular. read more

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Excellent Chinese cuisine, great warm service, in busy but comfortable ambiance is the perfect way to describe San Tung. I was so excited to try this place for my birthday. Upon arrival, the wait was around 30-35 minutes. I didn't mind, as I could see the array of dishes arriving on different tables. As we got seated, I immediately placed my order after looking at the menu while I waited. I ordered Mongolian Beef, Shrimp Fried Rice, and of course, the sticky garlic wings! The Mongolian Beef was saucy and flavorful, with green onions, white onions, and chili peppers. The Shrimp Fried Rice was filled with shrimp, veggies, and had so much flavor on its own. The combination of the Fried Rice and Mongolian Beef was absolutely delicious! The star of the show was the sticky garlic wings. After seeing it for so long on TikTok, I finally made it to try what is being called the "Best Wings in America". After the first bite, we agreed these wings were DEFINITELY the BEST!!! The wings were fried perfectly, seasoned to perfection. The sticky garlic sauce that drenches the wings added another layer that kept me going back for more. Definitely worth the wait and the trip to San Francisco. This is my new favorite place and I will be back very soon! read more

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Finally tried the famous chicken wing and I will say it's sauceyyyy!! Chicken literally would fall off the bone when you take your first bite! Defff will be coming back to dine next time! read more

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

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On a Sunday evening, I ordered a take out from here. I went for the fan favorite - original dry fried chicken. It was crispy and flavorful without being too spicy. It stayed warm for an hour. It reaheated well next day. I got my order ready in about 20 minutes. The place was packed. Had I tried to dine in, it would have been a long wait. read more

San Tung - Original dry fried chicken - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California