Capital’s fame is well-earned thanks to its wings - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation
"There’s one guarantee at Capital. Every single table at this old-school Chinese spot will have at least one plate of salt and pepper wings. The menu dubs them “Famous Chicken Wings” and it’s a well-earned title—the skin is light and slightly puffy, and there’s no sauce, so the flavor of the chicken and jalapeño garnish comes through in full force. Cantonese classics fill up the rest of the menu, and though they’re solid, they’re not memorable. That said, it’s still a great choice if you’re in Chinatown and need something quick—even if the dining room’s full, tables turnover quickly. There’s also a bar with a handful of stools for solo diners. Food Rundown Fried Chicken Wings The wings alone are worth a trip here. We appreciate that there’s no thick crust or coating—no distractions from the flavor of fried skin and a light hit of salt, pepper, and a little heat. A dozen wings come with one order, so they can easily replace an entree. photo credit: Patrick Wong Salted Fish And Chicken Fried Rice Capital does this Cantonese staple justice. They don’t skimp on the cured fish and there are plenty of green onions and ribbons of lettuce to cut through the salt. photo credit: Patrick Wong Garlic Pea Vines The flavor is all there—the dish has a nice char and there’s more than enough garlic, but the pea vines are undercooked. They arrive a bit too stiff and hard to chew. photo credit: Patrick Wong Beef Chow Fun Prioritize this over the fried rice. The noodles are caramelized and scorched without tasting burnt, and the slices of beef are similarly seared but tender." - Patrick Wong
