The Wings. There's two kinds, but I think it's the original braised chicken wings. Get them, have your life changed.

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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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 - 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

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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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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One of the best restaurants in San Francisco. Reliable, delicious, consistent. Yes there's a wait, but it's absolutely worth waiting for. I tried a few dishes other than the usual wings and black bean noodles this time, and they were also good! But not better than the classics, they're famous for a reason. read more

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Ordered the dry fried shrimp and it was amazingly delicious! First time ordering and definitely won't be the last. Flavorful, saucy, and the shrimp were plump. Definitely a must try 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 came with a group for lunch and was seated quickly. We ordered beef, chicken wings, fried rice, dumplings, and green beans. This place has amazing food. The beef and chicken wings were my personal favorites but everything was good. 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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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

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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This place has been so popular for several years now and I like to make the occasional visit. The wings are so succulent, flavorful and have the best bite. It's so crunchy and garlic-y. The dry fried green beans are another huge staple and these were delicious, however, does not stand out to me. They tasted like the usual green beans at a chinese restuarant. Come for the wingsss~ read more

Not my first time coming here but finally writing a review based off my most recent experience. Parking is always hard to find here so it's best to have one person find parking while the other sign up to wait. We arrived around 530p on a Sunday and managed to wait only 1 hour to be seated. You write your corresponding number, name, and party number on a white board. Stay nearby because they'll call out your number. If you miss it, they move onto the next due to the volume of people waiting. Dried fried chicken is a MUST. Perfect texture...crispy, saucy, flavorful, fingerlickin' good..must I say more? The other dishes we ordered are just pretty average tasting like any other Chinese restaurant. Knocked down a star because service isn't the greatest. We asked 3 different servers for a fork and to refill our tiny water cups. But what can you expect from an insanely busy restaurant? read more

San Tung - Dry Black Bean Sauce Noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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San Tung is a candy store and you can't convince me otherwise. Ok yes it's been long rumored that they serve other food, but their Dry Fried chicken wings are good enough to hard carry a franchise empire. There's no way they use traditional dry fried seasonings. The sauce is thick as molasses and twice as sweet. But the batter is still mouthwateringly savory and the chicken skin firm and crispy. For sweet tooths like me, this is the final boss of chicken wings. There's really not much more that can be said about their chicken when they've already got (as of writing this) 8700+ positive reviews in the books. I made the mistake of also ordering dry fried beef. Clearly my appetite was too much for my stomach to handle. The beef isn't any better or worse: it's just different. The flavor compliments it well. The bonelessness of the beef made it feel like we were really eating candy out of a bag. Do yourself a favor and order one or the other, never both. Your palate and pre-diabetes will thank you. Lastly, we got the pork dumplings. Huge portions for the size, good soft mushy texture for their wrapper and firm, salty pork on the inside. Paired well with just a hint of soy and chili sauce. Not as notable as their signatures but the dumplings are worth ordering. The restaurant itself is traditional Chinese, but not attached to Chinatown. We came in on a Friday lunch and were seated immediately, despite the restaurant being nearly packed. We must've gotten lucky, because 15+ other people came in shortly after and waited 20+ minutes to get in. This isn't fine dining, this shouldn't be a special occasion. This is "what do you feel like eating today? Let's get chicken wings". I'm not from San Francisco. I don't live in San Francisco. Every time I visit, I make the pilgrimage to San Tung. read more

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Of course since it's so popular, I had to try it. It was a perfect day, I was near, parking right outside, right before the rush, wasn't busy. I ordered the popular dry fried wings with chow mein lunch special. While I waited, I was dropped stuff off at the UPS store across the street (told u was a perfect day, lol). Picked up food & noticed they gave me egg drop soup with my order which was a nice addition. The wings were just OK.. maybe since they were hot the sauce didn't settle yet. They probably needed to be warm for better flavor. Chow mein was ok, nothing fancy. Egg drop soup was good; might've been the best thing honestly.. & that was free. Sometimes popular spots are hit or miss & this time was a miss for me but I'll try again another time. read more

Been coming to San Tung for years, even back when San Tung #2 was next door LOL. This place has been a staple for me growing up in SF, and it is one of those spots you just keep going back to. Wait was about 20 to 30 minutes on a Sunday afternoon, which is honestly standard here. Once seated, service was quick and efficient as always. It does get loud, but that is part of the experience and I do not mind it. Walnut Prawns My favorite thing to order here. Crispy, perfectly coated, and that sweet creamy sauce always hits. This is the must order for me every time. Original Dry Fried Chicken Wings Still good and flavorful, but I will say it used to be a bit better when it was more saucy and coated heavier. The flavor is there and the crisp is solid, just not as drenched as I remember from years back. Fried Rice A little on the oily side this visit, but still tasty and satisfying. Good portion and classic comfort side. Overall, San Tung is still a classic SF staple. It may not be perfect every single time, but it is consistent, nostalgic, and somewhere I will continue to support ! read more

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IYKYK Came all the way from the V to have the iconic SF San Tung's dry fried chicken. The chicken here is good. If I had to give a score, I'd give it a 4/5. The chicken itself was okay but the sauce is what really makes the chicken pop. The sauce is sweet with a little bit of spice but not to the point of being overpowering the chicken itself. Parking can be a bit of a challenge here. There is a little bit of metered parking available. I would suggest coming early to get parking and to dodge the big crowds as this place tends to get packed. Try it out if you like. :) read more

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Came a week ago & got the fried chicken and black bean noodles. We called in to order then picked up for to-go. It's difficult to get parking Both were tasty & was fresh. It was about $40 so a little more on the pricier side. read more

San Tung - Black Bean Sauce Noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Honestly a great place and consistent with the dishes every-time even with the growing crowds. I always get the dry fried fish and chicken wings and they always meet my expectations. Wait times can be long but I rec coming when it's just opening for lesser wait times. I come here when I want quality comfort food if I'm in the area. read more

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

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Great place!! Parking can be a little tough and there can be a wait as well These are the things to get - no regrets - the wings (duh) - honey walnut shrimp (I usually dislike this dish but they did it well) - dry fried flounder - shrimp pork and leek dumplings Their fried rice was a little white pepper heavy so just make sure to pair it with another protein. Service is good. It's like a lil mom/pop shop with wings on every table read more

The fried chicken is so yummy. And all the other food we tried was really good too. Service is fast. It's definitely my go-to spot whenever I'm in town. You can't go wrong with this choice! read more

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I missed out trying this spot the last time I was in SF, so was glad I got to try it this time! There was a quite a bit of a wait here. Me being me, I poured some tea for the guys sitting near where we were waiting. They were so nice and invited me to eat with them! Our table was ready shortly afterwards! Of course we ordered the chicken wings! They were flavorful and saucy! We also shared the egg drop soup, dumplings, noodles with black bean sauce, and garlic string beans. The food was tasty, but not sure worth the long wait. read more

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I haven't been here in years. My cousin was visiting so I wanted to take him here since it is a SF staple. We got there early around dinner opening and we didn't have to wait. Service was quick. Dry fried chicken (5/5): Of course it was so good! It came out piping hot and so saucy but still crispy. It comes with 12 decent sized wings. I like that the sauce isn't too sweet. Mongolian beef (3/5): This was okay. Beef and green onions were saucy. It wasn't that hot temperature wise though? Honey walnut shrimp (4/5): A good honey walnut shrimp. A bit small but nice overall. The crisp was good. Not too saucy which I enjoyed. Dry black bean sauce (5/5): This was my first time getting the noodles. It came with shrimp, calamari, and scallops. Good portion for the seafood. The noodles were perfectly cooked. The sauce coated the slightly thick noodles really well. I'll probably be back but not any time soon! I wouldn't wait forever in line. We were able to park nearby on the street. read more

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If you're looking for Chinese dishes that bring the sweet, savory, and salty profiles forwards, this is the spot. Nestled in one of SF neighborhoods you'll find a small restaurant with a, more often than not, line of people waiting out front. You'll find that there isn't a host or any digital waitlist, but a white board inside the restaurant, where you put your name. Then, after you endure a typically 30 to 1 hour wait, you'll hear your name and be seated. A nice pot of hot tea is brought to you to sip on while you wait. The food came out rather quickly for a full restaurant. We had the wings, pork dumplings, mapo tofu, and fried rice, which was all very good. This place is definitely not overrated at all. read more

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Hadn't been here for awhile and thought we'd drop by on a weekday just for fun. We arrived around 11:15am and all the tables were filled unless we wanted to share a large round table. We waited about 10 minutes to get our own table. The wait staff is still friendly considering they're busy and if you can flag them down they'll give you what you ask for (water, more napkins!). Of course we had the: Dry fried chicken 5/5: This is what they are known for. Still as special as I remember it and for 18.50 for 12 pieces it's not a bad deal. Initially there is a hot kick for the first few bites but you get used to it so it's not so bad. The wings and drumettes are crispy and moist. Yum! Noodles with peanut sauce 4/5: Hubs loved this dish for the sauciness and the flavors. I'm not a drench it saucy gal but did appreciate the scallops in the dish. The flavors were good but I have another spot where the noodles taste better (hand pulled more bounce). Overall San Tung is still as good as it used to be, which is high praise cuz most places aren't anymore. We'd come back but I do want to try the place across the street that has dry fried chicken for a couple of bucks cheaper. Let's see how that turns out! read more

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Be prepared to wait in line if you do not come at opening. We went around 4:45pm and still waited about 90 minutes before sitting. The chicken wings are what they are known for, and we had both bone in and boneless. They are sweet, sticky, and juicy. The hand pulled chow mein is worth a try too since noodles tasted really good. read more

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Dry Fried Chicken lived up to hype. Crunchy outside, Tender inside, and Tasty all around! As soon as the door opened, staff was ready for the eager eaters! We were first so it didn't take long for our food to arrive. Place is good busy and staff was very attentive despite how busy they were. Plenty of tables etc and seles to be quick turn-around . read more

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

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Truly, the best chicken wings in the city - the flavor is impeccable. It's saucy, a little spicy, sweet and sticky with the perfect crunch. I went on a Monday at 2:30 and had no wait, but if you go on weekends during prime time, there's usually a long line. definitely worth trying though. read more

San Tung - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Enjoyed this establishment despite the long wait. May I just say I LOVE the mixed crowd this places attracts!! I think it's so beautiful to see good food just bring people to a spot! This place was suggested by a friend so I insisted we splurge so I can sample the eats. We got the eggplant with garlic sauce, green beans, dry chicken wings, salt and pepper chicken wings, and the ma Po tofu with enough steamed rice to share for 3. Great large portions! We ate our hearts out and had 3 lunches with leftovers. For $140 that's wonderful. All in all it was satisfying good food. The dry chicken was a bit too sweet for my taste (and I love spicy sweet). It was like glazed caramelized candy coating on wings. Speaking with another patron it could've been just the day. Eggplant and green beans okay. Ma Po tofu could use more sauce and spice for me. Salt and pepper wings were my favorite of the night. I'd definitely come back and I do recommend this place. Again I LOVE seeing the beautiful patrons of this place. The staff works hard to keep things organized and moving. The food here brings a whole community together. Love it! read more

DRY FRIED WINGS! This place is known for its dry fried wings and I can see why. They are sweet and savory with the perfect crunch. There was about a 20min wait on a Sunday afternoon. Service was okay but the food was on point. I highly recommend the dry fried wings and the string beans. The atmosphere in the restaurant was like any other Asian restaurant everyone is having a good time. read more

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So there has been a lot of hype about this restaurant and every time I have been in the neighborhood there has been a line out in front. Today however there was just a few people in line so I decided to try it. I did not order the fried chicken wings that seem to be getting the notoriety. The 2 dishes I did have were just mediocre and nothing special. I don't understand all the hype. For just ok food. read more

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We passed by a line waiting outside before the restaurant even opened so we thought we gotta wait in line as well! While waiting, we looked up the restaurant online and many people talked about their chicken wings! I would never think to order wings in a Chinese restaurant but I did. And I'm so glad I did. It could be the best wings I have ever had. I don't normally likes sauce on the wings but they made it perfectly that i want to go back for it again. We also tried noodles with peanut sauce. And again the best one that I have tried. It's rich in peanut sauce but not oily or too salty or too sweet. It has seafood inside which is new to me but taste great together. The dumplings are perfect bite size. It's so flavorful that no additional soy sauce is needed. Even though they are busy, the service is great. Definitely will go back to try difference things. read more

Came here on a Sunday and there was a line out the door. The hack is to order ahead and head to golden gate park to eat it. Per recommendations got the white rice on the side and plopped it in the sauce allowing it to soak us as we ate the wing. DELISH. Genuinely the wings are so great, super crispy even for takeout. Definitely staple in SF for good reason read more

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wowowowowow. I have been hearing about this place for 10 years now from my partner and his friend yet still had not gone. Took the drive from Oakland to get their famous dry fried wings and dry fried string beans, along with fried rice and shrimp and chive dumplings. Everyone is on point with their reviews. Their food is absolutely delicious and I cannot wait to come back here again. The 40 minute drive was totally worth it. well done well done read more

Update 1/10/25: I really wanted some good tasty wings. I did a Google search for hrs and found barely anything. A bit a of transparency.. I'm from Brooklyn and I really was looking for Chinese wings like what I reminded. However, The Bay had nothing close...lol. So, my wife and I decided to go back to this spot because out of all the wings I've had since residing here.. these are so freaking good. We got here around 2 (About a 30 min wait). They close at 3pm and then reopen later for dinner I'm guessing. We ordered chicken wings, string beans and shrimp fried rice. We didn't even talk the whole meal.. that's how good it was lml. This spot hits!! So good as all the reviews have stated. We were not disappointed. If you go... go early. This place was packed and had plenty of people waiting to get in. We got our food to go. read more

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If you're ever in San Francisco, San Tung is a must-try, especially for their famous Original Dry Chicken Wings. I arrived right at opening (4:30 PM) and there were already about 10 parties ahead of me, but the wait was reasonable at around 30 minutes. To get on the list, you head inside and write your name on the whiteboard. Everything we ordered was solid, but my favorites were the Salute Green Beans and, of course, the chicken wings. Next time, I'm definitely trying the black bean noodles. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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The chicken wings are famous for a reason - such crispy skin and delicious! The potstickers were huge and juicy; every time you bit into one, juice would come out. Green beans were ok, as well as the black bean sauce noodles. read more

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

Chicken wings live up to the hype!! I have had better but these are still so good. Solid Chinese spot. Be prepared to wait!! Waitlist organization could def be improved but I'm sure it's an old system lol The perfect order we got: - black bean noodles - chicken wings - calamari - green beans - pork and chive dumplings read more

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