​With so many Chinese food options around, I kept passing this spot by until my boyfriend insisted we give it a shot. ​We got the BBQ pork fried rice and the lollipop chicken. Portion sizes here are huge, one order of fried rice is easily enough for 2-3 people. The lollipop chicken came with a ton of pieces (around 8) and had a great juicy-and-crunchy texture. The flavor is mostly in the coating, and while I personally would've loved a little extra spice in the gravy, it was still very tasty. ​Pro tip: leftover chicken stays surprisingly crunchy when reheated in the air fryer! Overall, a great spot with huge portions, and I'll definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

Sky Dragon definitely lives up to the hype for their lollipop chicken. This is a casual takeout only place now, so expect to grab your food and eat elsewhere. We ended up eating in the car. We ordered the lunch special with lollipop chicken, and it was such a great deal. Service was quick and efficient. The chicken came out piping hot, crispy, and coated in their signature sweet garlic sauce, and it was easily the highlight of the meal. The fried rice was standard and nothing particularly memorable, but it was a nice palate cleanser from the chicken. The portions are huge, especially for the price, and the food comes out incredibly fast while still tasting fresh. Overall, a great spot for an affordable Chinese takeout meal. I'd definitely come back for the lollipop chicken again. read more

Sky Dragon - Lollipop chicken - Chinese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Food was not worth the hype that it gets online! Service was fine - food came out on time and super hot so it was definitely fresh. I just think you can find similar food anywhere - I wouldn't go out of my way for it. It was also relatively expensive in my opinion. read more

The portions are huge. The fried rice has so much flavor, i literally ate it again for breakfast. They give you so much Chicken in one order it's insane. The sauce that comes with the chicken as well was Bomb.com, I love that it's To-go only bc you can order and leave, there's no line or anything!! read more

Sky Dragon - Combination fried rice, Lollipop Chicken, and Chow mien - Chinese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

My Go-To Chinese takeout place in SSF (they only do takeout since the pandemic). I think I might have eaten in once way back in the mid-00's. All of their dishes are good and inexpensive. I like their green bean chicken, broccoli beef and garlic chicken. Also very good their fried rice (any), chow mein and chow fun (it's no fun without Chow Fun). Anyway, I am so glad to know that they are still in business with a takeout only model. It says good things about them for sure. Pic time read more

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Lollipop chicken wings are soooooo good. When you bite into it you can here the crunch. I get the garlic sauce on the side. It has a lot of flavor. You must try this place. read more

Initially looking at this to go order, I couldn't even tell what it was. I thought it was a wrong item. Then I realized, it's honey walnut prawns. I've never seen this amount of batter on prawns before. We couldn't even eat it. The shrimp was super small. We had to threw it away. We've had food from here before but today was a total miss. read more

Sky Dragon - Honey walnut prawns - Chinese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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I was pleasantly surprised by the portion size of the lunch combo, great price and great food. I tried their famous lollipop chicken, which was very crispy, and I loved the sauce that came with it. For $12, the combo includes 6 pieces of lollipop chicken, rice, an egg roll, and a slice of orange. They accept cards. Street parking available. To-go orders only. Tip: Even if a specific lunch item isn't listed (for example, sweet and sour chicken), ask anyway, they're happy to make it as a lunch combo. read more

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Hot Diggity, dog sky dragon is breathing fire with these dank wings! Ordered the famous lollipop, chicken wings and they came out about 18 bucks for 10 wings. Take out only came out fresh in about 5 to 10 minutes. I parked across the street and cannot wait so I ate these wings in the parking lot. Brought me back to my degenerate days of eating Wendy's in the parking lot. These gotta be one of the crispy wings I've had ever. They are definitely worth burning the shit out of the roof of your mouth. They are breaded and seasoned which you can eat alone without the sauce. Some wings are a little bit heavily breaded, but that's A-OK because they were so crispy and delicious. The garlic sauce on the side came out warm and was perfect for dipping. How did this place know that I was a dipper? The sauce is similar to San tung and 3 star but not as sweet. The wings were good size and juicy. One of these days I gotta get a party size order and just lay in bed and smother myself with these wings. I definitely gotta get back out here and smash. read more

Sky Dragon - Chinese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

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Ordered the lollipop chicken lunch special at 12:15. Came out to $13.50. The lunch special comes with an egg roll and a choice of steamed rice or fried rice. They said the food would come out in 5 to 10 minutes. It was spot on, got my food at 12:21. Guys, I'm not gonna lie, this place is a banger. They have a separate tub for the sauce so the chicken doesn't get soggy. It was super crispy and super flavorful. And then when you dip it in that sauce, sweet and salty, oh my gosh it was so good. And it was a lot of food too. Like six or seven wings, a good chunk of fried rice, and an egg roll. For $13.50 you honestly cannot beat that. I thoroughly enjoyed eating here and I would give this place a five out of five. Misc Notes: I would recommend finding a place to sit down and eat this because I ate it in my car and I low key made a mess. It could be a skill issue on my part though. Trying to self sauce the wings in the car was kinda hard. This place is to go and pick up only, they don't have dine in. There's also not a lot of parking. There's a small parking lot across the street that looks residential and there's limited street parking. I ended up parking in front of the coin laundromat that's about a two minute walk away. read more

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This review is for to go only. Ordered their beef chow fun and fried rice. Their beef chow fun was a bit oily and their fried rice was a bit dry. The parking is around the corner in the lot or if you're lucky on the street. Make sure not to park at McDonald's because then you've gone too far. read more

TO GO ONLY. Ordered the Chicken Wing with Garlic Sauce (Lollipop Chicken, comes with 10 pcs) for $16.95 and an order of the Beef Chow Fun for $12.95. Make sure to ask for chili oil or soy sauce because they won't give it to you unless you ask, but their chili oil is complete garbage here. It's not spicy at all so bring your own as well as your own salt! The legendary lollipop chicken lives true to the hype! VERY crispy, crunchy and if you get a piece that used to be a flat, you're lucky because those ones are the juiciest and have some fat in them and y'all know fat is flavor!! The batter on the chicken is airy and light, not overly battered and doesn't give you that gross oily feeling you sometimes feel after eating fried chicken. They definitely got frying chicken down to a tee. Everyone raves about the garlic sauce but honestly.. It wasn't anything special. It tasted like a more savory / soy sauce added sweet and sour sauce with garlic. It was good but the chicken is good on its own (you should add your own salt though). My friend said it reminded him of an orange chicken sauce which he didn't care too much for either. GET THE BEEF CHOW FUN! It has an insane amount of wok hei (that complex smokey, savory flavor and aroma in Chinese cooking), and the noodles were so chewy and bouncy, definitely not overcooked in the slightest! Need to add soy sauce or good chili oil to this though, but I'd rather have something need salt than be too salty. I'm coming back. read more

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Was just introduced to Sky Dragon and wow color me impressed. We had the chicken lollipops, salt & pepper pork chops, beef chow fun, hot and sour soup, and veggies. All was on point but particularly impressed with their fried chicken and pork. I love salt & pepper (fish, chicken, pork, etc.) and they have their seasoning and batter, everything, dialed in. It's not easy - lots of places don't get it right - but somehow theirs is light and crispy even after sitting out for awhile at a party. It also seemed like a huge amount of food - great bang for your buck! Would definitely get takeout again here - ASAP. read more

Sky Dragon - S&p pork, snow peas, hot & sour soup, lollipop chicken, beef chow fun - Chinese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Came here around 5:30 pm, not busy at all. There is a parking lot in front of the apartments and near the 7/11 very hard to find parking along as the street parking on the sides. They are only takeaway, doesn't look like they will open up the dining room soon. You put your order to the cashier and there is seating you can take to wait for your order. I got the sky dragon fried rice, super good, and filled to the brim. I got the chow mein as well, super flavorful! The main star of the show was the lollipop chicken, with garlic sauce. Super flavorful and I can eat the whole chicken off the bone, I don't like too much fat and it's so good and delicious full of meat. I recommend the lollipop chicken heavy, I can eat a whole party tray of that alone! read more

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Quick and delicious Chinese food! People rave their lollipop chicken but I think the Salt and Pepper Pork Chop where its at. Their Chow Mein is good just a tad oily nonetheless its worth it. Portion is amazing, you can feed a lot of people and prices are reasonable. This is really my go-to spot if Im craving something salty and good. read more

It has been at least 6 years since I wrote a review on Sky Dragon. I've gone several times since my last review and decided to do a refresh. The Lollipop Chicken has always been one of the best dishes and is still a great dish. The chicken has a nice garlic flavor, meaty, tender and nice fried crunchy taste. The garlic sauce that you get on the side gives it that little extra over the top flavor. I also ordered some Beef Chow Mein, the noodles weee skinny and flat, good flavor, couldn't really taste the beef even though they give you a lot of meat. Very generous portions. Sky Dragon is top of my list for Chinese Food in SSF. They still only do take-out, staff is nice and they are fast at cooking up the orders. read more

Sky Dragon - Menu as of October 2025 - Chinese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Maybe I got the wrong thing and should've got the lollipop chicken. I got the won ton noodle soup and thought it's cheap the taste is bad. The noodles were chow mein noodles instead of egg noodles. The won' ton skin was thick like a potsticker wrapper. The lady that answered the phone is rude and the other lady is even worse that took payment. Street parking is really tough here. No dine in, only to go. read more

Came here on a Tuesday at 1:00pm. It is take out only. They are quick and food is hot. We got the tomato beef chow mein, lollipop chicken and their chicken and string bean lunch special. Lollipop chicken was yummy especially when you add the sauce. The lunch special was good, needed the sauce that comes with it to give it more flavor. The tomato beef chow mein was ok. read more

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Picked up take out on a Sunday. Quick service! Flavorful food and they pack the containers! My kids loved the food too :)

Their lollipop chicken is bomb! I typically come here just to order trays of the lollipop chicken for parties. It's basically ordered by the piece so they'll allow any type of combination, unlike some other places that only allow you to order say 10 or 12 at a time. The chicken is super crispy and it stays crispy even hours after. The meat inside is super juicy and because they pull the meat all the way up to make it look like a lollipop eating it is really easy as well, especially if you have kids. They also give you their garlic sauce, which is pretty good. I've also tried other things here such as their beef chow fun but that was just OK. I really only come back for their chicken. I believe during the pandemic, they transitioned to only takeout so although they have seating inside, it's not open for dine in. The person taking your order and also accepting the payment is always very kind so that's a great bonus. I discovered this place through Grub With Mike on Instagram and have been coming since. What it do what it do! read more

Great taste on all food but can use less oil somewhat, friendly staff and good price. Parking is a bit hard to find but manageable. read more

Saw a food review video of this place and wanted to give it a try. This spot is take-out only and has no seating. Parking is a bit tough with only street parking and the 7/11 parking, but it was fine. Lunch Combo w/Lollipop Chicken (5/5): AMAZING! I had to drive 50 minutes to get to this restaurant and I would gladly do it again. The chicken was so tender/juicy and the breading was so flavorful. The sauce that came with it was out of this world. I've never had anything like this. read more

Sky Dragon - Lunch Combo w/ Lollipop Chicken - Chinese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

The lollipop chicken is great. Haven't tried their other food, I came here every time just for the lollipop chicken. Very crispy and flavorful with the sauce. read more

I've been coming to Sky Dragon since I was a kid, and now that I live just a few minutes away, it's still our go-to spot for every occasion - potlucks, Thanksgivings, birthdays, even Christmas dinners. Their lollipop chicken has been a staple at almost every family gathering, and it never disappoints, crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Their garlic sauce is to die for -- perfectly garlicky and rich, and it pairs so well with everything (especially the lollipop chicken). Recently tried their lunch special, and it's honestly such a steal. Only $13 for a huge portion and the same great taste I've loved for years. It's bittersweet that they're only open for takeout now, but I'm glad to see they're still thriving. Sky Dragon is one of those long-time local gems that continues to deliver comfort, consistency, and nostalgia with every order. read more

As you may know, their Lollipop chicken is delish! I decided to give them a try for a party we were having of 100-125 ppl. Ordered 10 assorted trays, chicken chow mein, beef/broccoli, pork fried rice, egg rolls, and of course the chicken. They did not disappoint! Picked up trays after waiting only a few minutes. All the food was great! So many compliments and guest asking where the food was from. After the party the only thing left was some fried rice and white rice lol. Good and reasonably priced. read more

Always hits the spot, beef chow fun is affordable and yummy. Lunch specials are great and has variety for each day or just trying new things each time I go. Lollipop chicken and salt pepper pork chops definitely a go to for dinner with beef fried rice if not making rice at home. read more

This is a horrible place. I've been here before, but I guess I use credit cards.. the first thing that struck me was I asked for a receipt and she didn't give it to me. He said well we don't need a receipt here. OK I didn't realize that I didn't put it together that you gave her $100 bill. The bill was $74 and she gave me $21 back. I think it was short change. I know it was because I'm a financial well put it this way I'm an investor and I know the feel of money. I know how to count. The food wasn't even that good but between getting grifted I'll never go here again read more

I finally tried their famous Lollipop Chicken! As expected, the chicken wings were juicy and crunchy, pairing perfectly with their garlic sauce. It is a bit on the pricier side for a takeout box of Chinese (about $18 after tax), but I guess price matches demand! I do want to try some of their other dishes and give a more well-rounded review. But, just speaking for their lollipop wings, I thought it was solid and worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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I'm just here to talk about the lollipop chicken--WOW. It was incredibly juicy on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. Definitely a must-order! read more

Sky Dragon - Chinese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

It's true, the lollipop chicken is excellent. It's still crispy when you reheat it the following day. We also ordered their lunch specials which comes with fried rice and egg roll. We had curry chicken, walnut prawns and sweet and sour pork. The chicken is mildly flavored with curry. Prawns were breaded unlike other restaurants. I can't discern any mayo on it either. Sweet and sour pork is as expected. Portions are good. Take out only. read more

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I'm convinced that Sky Dragon Chinese Restaurant was deliberately hidden from the public like a secret boss level in a video game. If you're having trouble locating this place you're probably getting close. Parking spots are as elusive as finding the restaurant, especially during peak hours. But here's the twist: the food is actually really solid. Everything tastes fresh, portions are solid, and it's perfect for takeout -- which is great because takeout is also the only option. Honestly, if you can find it, you deserve the food. read more

Lollipop chicken forever! We have been coming here for years. Covid impacted the dine in option but that's ok cause it wasn't really a place we like to actually sit. This review is more on the food and takeout/catering. They are easy to communicate with when ordering and arranging a pick up. They also take Apple Pay now so it's become even easier. read more

20+ years in business and survived pandemic. This place got the best beef chow fun and the famous lollipop chicken with the crack sauce. Service is always great they always say "10 mins" and I be damned it's always 10 mins. I will always be a loyal customer to this place. Thank you Sky Dragon! Don't go nowhere! read more

I love the chicken lollipop here!! It's so crunchy and flavorful especially with the sauce it comes with on the side! You can also call and order ahead for pickup, which I definitely recommend! read more

I love there lollipop chicken and the salt and pepper fish it's my favorite restaurant when i'm craving lollipop chicken

Too much hype or off day. Heard so much about it on Tick tock, so went to order some food. To be honest, I won't go back. I don't know if it was the non freshness of the oil that was used to cook the food & or the slight bitterness of baking soda in the food. The lollipop chicken was ok. The beef chowfun didn't taste as flavorful & fresh as it should be. The coating on the honey walnut shrimp & sweet & sour pork, I didn't care for at all. I was really disappointed because I wanted to like this place. If you love this place, great! But this is just my opinion. read more

Fast and reliable and the lollipop chicken seems popular. No done in! This is take out one read more

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I haven't been to Sky Dragon in a few years. My friends and I wanted Hot & Sour soup so we went there to each order take-out. The hot & sour soup was great, a little more spicy than I prefer but some restaurants make it spicier than others. Overall, I thought the Hot & Sour soup was great. The fried rice that accompanies the lunch plates was great, however, the other items were not good and I will not order them again from Sky Dragon. I ordered 2 lunch plates that come with fried rice. I'm so glad that I decided not to order a regular order of the 2 items that I ordered because they both had way too much batter! Both the walnut prawns and pepper fish had more batter than I've seen at other restaurants. I will not order any battered food from Sky Dragon again. read more

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Get the lollipop wings! This is the way to go, IFYKYK. Ordered a small tray of 50 lollipop wings for $80 for a friends potluck. I came late and the wings were the first thing that vanished. Of course, I made sure to have a couple before walking in to the party (hehe). They are crispy, flavorful, and when dipped in the sauce - truly orgasmic. They stay crispy too, unlike other fried chicken. SMACK! Service was quick and easy. I was late to pick up and called me to make sure I didn't forget. While picking up, I noticed that the restaurant seemed opened only for pick up, with the ambiance being tables wrapped in plastic. read more

Sky Dragon - Small tray of Lollipop Chicken (50 piece for $80). Smack! - Chinese Near Me - South San Francisco, California

Great take out place Not much parking hard to find Suggest phone in order Fast and quick service that accepts credit card Egg rolls a bit soggy but wish it was crunchy read more

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