Capital

Fantastic service and outstanding food! 😀 The chicken wings are a must-try, perfectly golden brown with an irresistibly crispy exterior that gives way to juicy, tender meat inside. Every bite is packed with flavor and crunch. The Steamed Pork with Mushroom and Chinese Sausage transported me straight back to Canton China. The savory aroma of the sausage, the natural sweetness of the mushrooms, and the well seasoned pork come together in a wonderful balanced dish. Celebrating Father’s Day at the Capital Restaurant was absolutely worth the trip. Lots of parking near by parking structures.

Flat out—chicken wings are the best. We’ve tried other places and this is definitely the best. They give you a lot for the price. I was disappointed that they didn’t give me any tea or even offer it to me. Atmosphere is you get seated where you can, so get cozy. Beef chow fun was sold out!!!

In the heart of Chinatown, lots to do in the surrounding area. We lucked out with getting a table quickly, small restaurant but they definitely maximize their seating. Service is quick, you could see them hustling to stay atop of orders. Food was good, some dishes stood out more than others. Personal favorites were their chow mein and honey walnut prawns. Some dishes like their fried rice could use more flavor. Open to eating here again. Great spot for authentic Chinese food!

If we are talking Best Chicken Wings in San Francisco…this has got to be it!!! Located in Chinatown. Not only should you have their wings but also their minced beef with string beans….perfect combination with their fried rice! SFPD eat there so it means they are affordable and very good too!

Capital Restaurant in Chinatown is a true gem. The prices are super reasonable, and the owners are incredibly kind and welcoming. The food is always delicious, made with great quality, and the service is consistently attentive. Their famous chicken wings are an absolute must-try—crispy, flavorful, and absolutely addictive! Whether you’re dining in or taking out, you can always count on a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

I ordered take out from the cashier and both ladies were very friendly. Sitting there waiting for my order, I realised that this was a very popular and established Chinese restaurant in the area. Lots of asian customers for take out and dine in and a good number of local diners. I had a simple shrimp fried rice and fujian egg tofu for takeaway and eating it 12 hours later, I was shocked to taste superb home cooking as an Asian dude. Totally wolfed down the food to the last bits. The tofu was very savoury and the fired rice would probably taste even much better had I ate there. The portions were huge and the packaging used extremely hardy and lasted through water condensation. Definitely my favourite take out place as the dining in experience is defintely better at the R&G lounge.

After you're seated, you're provided with complentary green tea. They have a very large menu. Can do family style meals or just do lunch/dinner combo. Didnt take long for our orders to be taken and for food to come out. I really enjoyed their fried chicken wings. It was airy crispy, moist, and had simplified flavor of salt and pepper. The jalapeño peppers complemented well. Others weren't super impressed with it and wished it had come with a dipping sauce. I also had the garlic Chinese broccoli, and that was tasty as well.

Perfect food and super authentic feel for cantonese options. Definitely recommend the beef chow mein! Can't get enough, and the beef just melts in your mouth with a lovely sear with perfectly salted and flavoured noodles. will also add the vegetables are cooked perfectly every time.

A true hole in the wall experience. One of the locals recommended this place and I really did enjoy it. The food was hot, fresh, and well seasoned. I ordered the General chicken and the wings. I really enjoyed the food. All of the flavors were different from what I'm used to but it seemed to have a more traditional Chinese flavor to it as opposed to the overly oily, overly sweet flavor profile at many of today's Chinese restaurants. The staff was nice and attentive. The space is small and really packed out but it felt more like a family inviting you over to have a meal. I'd like to see the implementation of fountain drinks (as opposed to the cans) with at least 3 refills. Other than that, they did the thing. I definitely recommend this establishment.

I came here yesterday with my husband and a friend, whose father-in-law used to frequent this place back in the day--sometimes as often as twice day! She hadn't been back for many years, so we thought it'd be great to hit this place up for old times' sake. Now we wish we hadn't... What went wrong? Although Chinese restaurants are not known for service, there needs to be at least a modicum of pleasantry. You are running a business, after all. Customers are your lifeline. Our party of three were seated at a small corner table right by the sink. Due to the location and angle of the sink, a fourth person wouldn't have been able to sit comfortably. As we were sitting down, we noticed that the table behind us (with 4 chairs), was now vacant, though not yet bussed. We asked the waitress (bus-girl?) if we could sit there instead and that we'd be happy to wait until the table was cleared. Her surly reply in Cantonese was 'What's the difference? You're at a table of 4 and you're only 3 people." She then walked away and ignored us, proceeding to clear other tables (but not the one behind us, of course). In the meantime, a woman near us was trying to catch her attention to pay her bill. Ignored. Another table was trying to order. Ignored. We were trying to order. Ignored. Finally, a party of 2 customers arrived. Where were they seated? At the table behind us, which by now was finally cleared! At this point, it was clear our business was not important. I think Capital has been riding the "Our chicken wings are the greatest you've ever had!" train too long. And we wanted off. We gathered our things and went to Pork Chop House (aka New Lun Ting Cafe on Jackson Street) and had a nice homey meal. And by the way, their chicken wings are GREAT!

Visited on a Friday night around 7:15pm with a friend. Restaurant was packed, there was one other group ahead of us, wait was about 15 minutes before we were seated. Food: Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings - came piping hot with a great crispy fry, well seasoned with salt, pepper, fried garlic and jalapenos, a classic done right, must order if you come for a visit, portion felt generous with about a dozen wings per order, grabbed some steamed rice to pair with Garlic pea shoots - okay, stir fried with garlic cloves, slightly oily, with a little bit of broth, pea shoots were decent some really tender others a bit more tough, nice to have a veggie to pair with the wings Service was good, friendly and fairly quick. Once seated we were served some tea and got our order in, food came after maybe a 20 minute wait. Overall enjoyed dinner at this Chinatown classic. A great spot for a casual dinner. Might be a slight wait but worth it.

Came here on a Saturday morning when they opened at 11am and half the resturant was already filled. It ended up filling up by around 11:30 am. Capital is well known for their deep fried salt and pepper chicken wings so of course this is a must order. It was the first item that came out for us and it was piping hot! Skin was crispy and meat is juicy! Fried perfectly! Nice and Salty with hints of pepper. The honey walnut shrimp is a staple when dining at any Chinese resturant and reminds me of all the times as a kid eating out with my family. It was made well and very nostalgic for me. The salted fish with chicken fried rice is my go to order for fried rice and had a good funk to the salted fish that added to the strong flavors of this dish. We also decided to order the fukien style fried egg tofu for the first time and was surprised at how yummy this was. The tofu was sliced into circular coin shapes and deep fried. It was drenched in the gravy similar to the ones on fukien fried rice and I just can't get enough of it! This is a must order!

Capital is one of those classic Chinatown spots that doesn't look like much from the outside--but the food totally delivers. It's kind of no-frills and a little run down inside, but honestly, that adds to the charm. You're here for the food, and it does not disappoint. I've been here for years and their food is always consistent. My partner and I ordered a few items for lunch: chicken wings, stir fry peashoots, honey walnut prawns and Fukien tofu. Their famous salt and pepper chicken wings are the star of the show--crispy, flavorful, and addictive. Everything comes out fast and hot, and it's all super satisfying. Great spot to come with a group and order a ton of dishes to share. Don't expect fancy, but if you're looking for a delicious and classic SF Chinatown meal, this is a highly recommended place to visit in Chinatown. FYI, parking is rough in Chinatown, recommend parking at Portsmouth Square and walked up 2 blocks.

Haven't been to this restaurant for many years and recently revisited a few times because I was feeling nostalgic. My late father used to treat me to lunch on occasion and this was one of a few dozen places he liked in Chinatown. This place seemed smaller than I remembered, and more crowded around lunch time. Food is still delicious. Staff is efficient and polite. On a recent visit, I tried the beef chow fun and it was delicious with lots of wok hay. The tomato beef with rice made me cry a bit (in a good way). Food definitely helps bring back memories. This is a humble restaurant serving Chinese American food since 1986, not sure if it's same owner/family, but it's been continuously operating which is rare these days. Located on Clay and Waverly Place.

great place for chicken wings and noodles, very impressive. I came across this place without knowing they serve the best fried chicken wings in the city!

We decided on this restaurant based on its ultra long menu posted out front. First impression was positive as a friendly older lady greeted us, but this was soon marred by the rudeness of the younger server who seated us. The ambience is basic and utilitarian. We were given a small table right next to the bathroom in the back of the restaurant. It was a while before our orders were taken and the food came out at an uneven pace. First our spring rolls, which arrived with no dipping sauce, then almost immediately after, my friend's szechuan chicken. He sat and waited till my entree arrived. We requested dipping sauce for our egg rolls, and our server curled her lip, made a noise of frustration and disappeared into the back. We assumed she was fetching the sauce, but she brought out my eggplant instead. We never did get our sauce, and ended up using soy and chili sauce instead. The egg rolls themselves were tasty but I expect that delicious sweet dipping sauce to come with them. As for my eggplant, it was not terrible but not great either. The flavor was one note. Savory and vaguely spicy but I couldn't taste anything beyond that. The sauce was EXTREMELY oily, to the point where I ended up eating part of a taro bun I had with me just to soak some of it up. Yes, i know Asian stir fries are on the oily side, but this was *mostly* oil. The meal did *not* come with rice and we weren't told this until our entrees came out. And yes, I did find this cheap of them. It's not like rice is expensive. Overall, it wasn't a terrible meal, but I wouldn't eat there again. Partly based on the food quality and overall value, and partly on the service.

The salt & pepper chicken wings are just the right ratio of crispy, salty, peppery to make an excellent appetizer. I could have easily devoured the entire plate by myself. But I also wanted to give a shout-out to their silken tofu. It was surprisingly delicious! The texture was so delicate and smooth, and it came in this really flavorful sauce. It was a nice contrast to the crispy wings and a really tasty vegetarian option. Of course, I also tried their chow mein, which was a solid, classic version - exactly what you expect and want. I also saw a lot of love online for their regular fried chicken wings, orange chicken, and anything with jalapeños, so those are probably worth checking out too. Capital Restaurant has that classic, bustling Chinatown feel, and the food is just good, honest Chinese cooking. But seriously, don't skip the salt and pepper wings or the silken tofu - they were the highlights for me! Definitely worth a visit when you're in the neighborhood.

Got the Fukien style tofu, the wings, and the snow peas. Honestly this place is great and I quite enjoyed it. The wings are so crispy with a very thin coating. Nothing complicated in seasoning as it was basically just salt. The tofu could've been a bit spicier, but it was such a good texture and a beautiful bite when combined with rice and sauce. Snow peas are standard and well done. Definitely would recommend this place and I'd give it 4.5 if I could

Went to Capital Restaurant on a weekday night. I've been looking for salt & pepper chicken wings in Chinatown and think I've finally found the best spot. Service was fast and there were only a few parties inside at night. It seemed great for big groups and small parties alike. Mongolian Beef - excellent flavors, tender beef, stir fried vegetables Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings - their signature dish, light & crispy, juicy, excellent texture, large portions Would highly recommend ordering their chicken wings along with some other dishes to complement. Will be back to check out more of their food for sure. Check out Capital Restaurant for the best salt & pepper chicken wings in Chinatown!

Came back to Capital for dine-in and this place definitely deserves 5 stars. I came with a friend for lunch Saturday around 12:15 and it was pretty empty, surprisingly. It was full by the time we left though, so I guess the peak lunch time is later here. They have a large menu of dishes, though I wish their lunch menu had prices listed. We were ordering completely blind as far as prices go. We shared the following dishes, and each one was a 5/5 for me: Half order of chicken wings ($8.50) - they're known for their salt and pepper wings. Pretty much every table was ordering them, and I saw a bunch of takeout orders for the wings as well. They're super solid as far as chicken wings go! I'm glad they do half orders as well, which come with 6 wings. Mongolian beef with rice ($11.25 on lunch special menu) - very flavorful, and they're generous with the rice as well. Perfect for two people to split! Fukien style egg tofu ($17.95) - I'm obsessed with egg tofu, so when I saw this dish is popular here, I knew we had to get it. The egg tofu is so soft and comes with a generous amount of squid. The gravy goes perfectly with trice as well!

Don't understand the good reviews . Went today and it was a huge disappointment. The service was spotty, lunch menu placemat had no prices and the food was less than mediocre. Lunch special I chose was 11.95 for a small amount of tough beef and bell peppers - no soup or salad or wonton - just the meat hidden under two scoops of white rice. They're supposed to be known for their chicken wings. Again, underwhelming - and certainly not worth $15! With beer - and no glass - bill came to $36. Never again . So many other better options nearby.

I've been a steady customer here for literally decades. My favorites are Capital's salt n pepper chicken wings and their flounder with eggplant over rice. The last two times I ordered these, though, had me wondering whether they had changed chefs or if the chef had lost his taste buds from COVID. Both dishes had no flavor - the chicken wings were the right crispy consistency, and the wings were properly moist inside, but there was absolutely zero seasoning on them: no salt, no pepper, no minced garlic, no 炸雞粉 (fried chicken powdered seasoning - their usual preparation), and not marinated properly prior to frying. The chopped scallion and jalapeño garnish was skimpy, too. The rice dish was similarly bare of its usual flavorful accoutrements - no ginger, no scallions, no noticeable oyster sauce in the cornstarch slurry. Instead it had a gummy beige gravy with minimal flavor. Are they afraid of paying tariffs on the Chinese seasonings? But there's no tariff on salt & pepper...The fish and eggplant were well-cooked, but the dish was a waste of fresh seafood & produce . Their prices remain at the same level despite a significantly lower taste profile. The wait staff were efficient and friendly, as usual. But what a disappointment of a meal after driving an hour to get there. I'm so sorry, but I probably won't be going back again. Another loss of a formerly reliable Chinatown staple.

The lighting is great! The service is amazing and the team took care of me. The food is very delicious!

Love their traditional Cantonese Cuisine. The service was fast and friendly. The ambiance is old and dated, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Great "hole in the wall" type of place that people found out about on Yelp and Google. Everyone come here for the chicken wings.

Came here bc of the rave reviews but I didn't think the food lived up to the hype. But first, I went to check in on Yelp and saw the free drink with entree. Waitress told me they haven't done that in a long time. Why is it still showing up on their Yelp page then? Needless to say, she didn't honor it. I was going to check in regardless but still disappointed it wasn't honored. We ordered the "world famous" chicken wings, egg tofu with spicy meat, and orange chicken for our little guy. I get why people rave about the chicken wings. They come out piping hot and the skin is really crispy...and not to me mention all flats. To me, the seasoning was too salty (on the outside, with the skin) and no flavor/super bland on the inside with just the chicken meat. The egg tofu with spicy meat was good and pretty big portion for two. We had some leftovers. I'd get this again if I ever came back. The orange chicken was just meh. I've had better orange chicken. Our little boy who loves chicken didn't like it either. Wouldn't recommend.

Probably the best fried rice I've ever had. Service was quick and good. The bbq pork fried rice was amazing!!

Came here with a friend to a busy line and it was really packed but we got one. of the last two tables. Good: - The egg tofu here was quite good - lots of flavor and not too salty - The staff were really nice - The space is well lit and it's a good quiet place to catch up - The prices are good for the amount you get! - You get a fortune cookie at the end of your meal! Bad: - Took a while for the food to come out - Chicken wings were pretty dry Overall, for the value this was a good place to go to!

Things change a lot in eight years. But, most obviously in the past 4 plus years. Up through the change in 2020, the original owners (actually the daughter and SIL) continued the business, mainly doing takeout for the next year or so. After about a year, they decided to sell the business to one of the staff (not sure whether the chef joined). The chef stayed and, otherwise, the change has not been dramatic. At some point after dine-in was not a practical option, the previous owners stopped offering a western food menu; this used to include plate lunches like corned beef and cabbage and prime rib which was actually prepared by the owner who usually only mans the front of the house. Now, the menu has been somewhat abbreviated with mainly Cantonese dishes, a variety of family style options and rice plates for the lunch crowd. They no longer offer a house soup with the meals. I have mainly been getting takeout from here, even through the challenging times in 2020. I'd often ask the lady owner to tell me what live fish were offered by the neighborhood markets and ask her to steam one for my family. The good news is that their staple menu item, the salt and pepper fried chicken wings continues to be available with the same recipe and made by the same chef. They do a brisk takeout business so do be patient when calling or dining in. I cannot comment on the dinner vibe as I only get takeout during the lunch shift. Looking to dine in around noon on a Tuesday at a place up the block, there was a line and I noticed most diners were either eating or waiting for their food. Here, the tables were half occupied but, since I was dining alone, I chose a counter seat near the cash register. I ordered the ox tail and dried bean curd over rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=jdscXlA7gbQVyAEtarGzGQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); the flavors were good, a subtle five spice sauce. The ox tail pieces were medium or small pieces which I favor since they are easier to eat. The dried bean curds were tender without being too soft. The only items that I left were the bones, large green onion stalks, and ginger chunks. I was in and out of the restaurant in about 30 minutes, perfect to meet my next appointment. The dining room is pretty much the same as it was ten years ago. The crowdedness for lunch is moderate unless it's a holiday or tourist season. I will continue mainly to get takeout here but won't hesitate to pop in for a quick lunch.

I went to Capital Restaurant recently and it was amazing. Firstly the location was good because it was nearby the Muni station. Inside there are limited amounts of seats and, if you have a small party, you may have to sit with others. It is pretty quiet inside and peaceful. The food selections are vast and very tasty. The potstickers were crispy and very filling, and went well with the sweet and sour sauce. The wings were very good and the breading was very crispy. The fried rice was one of my favorites because it was one of the best fried rices I've had. The chicken corn cream soup was delicious and creamy. Overall Capital Restaurant is an amazing option to eat at in Chinatown and in San Francisco in general.

This place was great for a group of 6! We got to order several dishes, and they were all delicious. I especially loved the fish and tofu ones... so soft and flavorful! The place is very casual and the service is fast... which means the food comes out hot!

Serving up some classic Cantonese dishes that are great for a group / family style. I came here to get a "snack" and had to try their famous fried wings, which did not disappoint. I was SHOCKED when it came out as ALL FLATS -- what a WIN!!! They were crispy, well seasoned, and even held up well as left overs. The beef chow fun was also incredibly well cooked and not oily. The beef was tender and tasty and the chow fun was soft! I'm constantly on the search for the best chow fun in the City and I think this hits high on the list.

This place is a whole vibe! Looks legit retro like where my elders hang out & food was homey and delicious. Despite Chinatown having a bad rep for rude Canto servers- the staff were incredibly accommodating to our big party needing more chairs, more food, more tea, more water- not rushing us. As a guest, I didn't do any of the food ordering but it was all delicious & well priced. Our local friends knew what to order & it was fast & fresh. Everyone loves the chicken wings of course- but my fave was a tofu dish, and their version of wonton soup. Also pea sprouts for the healthy portion. Will definitely be back

We really enjoyed the dishes we chose, but nothing stood out as extraordinary in the midst of SF Chinatown. Capital is your A-typical Chinatown restaurant but nothing to write home or China about. PS the tofu plate we ordered was delicious. BB

Diner/cafeteria ambiance at this quite excellent Chinese restaurant. There were other non-Chinese eating here, and the servers were friendly and helpful. The signature dish here is the fried chicken wings. These are supposed to be spicy, but except for the slices of jalapeno, they weren't particularly. They were, however, delicious. Unlike other restaurants, there is no sauce on these. They are dry and crispy and quite scrumptious. I got 11 on my plate, and they were all flats (mid-joints), which I prefer over drumettes. The other dish I tried was one recommended a lot on Yelp, the Hung Tao Ye Foo soup. This is a variant on won ton soup, crispy fried won tons in a seafood broth. The won tons are big and meaty, and thoroughly fried so they have that distinctive dark taste. After sitting in the broth for a while, they do get soggy, but the taste is still that of crispy. The broth is rich Cantonese broth: that is, not at all spicy, but so rich and delicious that you don't want to add anything to pep it up. It's got loads of white egg flower in it, plus little bits of shrimp, calamari, scallops, and mushrooms. My only complaint is that there wasn't quite enough seafood.

Tried their mushroom mixed vegetable egg tofu for takeout and it was tasty. The restaurant was still quite crowded around 4:30 pm on a Saturday.

Pretty average Chinese restaurant! Quite popular, but the wait times were quite short! The food was good but it wasn't anything crazy. Decent price for SF chinatown.

Came on the day before lunar new year and they were PACKED! We waited about 10 minutes and got seated at the counter. Don't expect to have that much space between other people or fantastic service but they get the job done. We ordered the famous chicken wings (5/5), beef and broccoli lo mein (4/5), and sweet and sour chicken (4/5). I'm knocking the star down to a 4 given some of the average dishes and that it took us awhile to get our food.

I heard about Capital from friends and everyone says there chicken wings are good. I only ordered the chicken wings to go and they came out in reasonable time. One order comes with 12 good sized wings but they just had way too much salt on them. They were really crispy though. Not sure if would return for them, kinda pricey at $14.xx The restaurant is spacious and clean. Street parking only

Food was extremely good , salt and pepper wings are a must order , if your eating out in China town and you want authentic food this is the stop

One of the restaurants that has been a round for a while in Chinatown. This is the first time I have visited this restaurant. The restaurant is bright and looks clean. It was not that busy when we arrived and the moment after that it was packed. Looks like the most popular item is Salt and pepper Chicken wing as almost every table ordered that. We ordered chicken wing, the egg tofu with seafood and mushroom, and wonton and charsiu noodle soup. All are yummy. Service is a bit slow as we waited a while for our egg tofu and noodle soup. Price wise, it is reasonable and they accept credit card.

tldr; casual restaurant with heaping portion sizes and extensive menu, arguably known for their fried chicken wings. come hungry! price: ~$30/person For two people, what we ordered was a heaping amount of food. While pricey, this meal was overall an excellent deal for the amount we ate. - Fried chicken wings: There were probably like 12? All piping hot and perfectly seasoned. Kind of smelled like McNuggets. Great for a large table, and way too much for two people. - Chinese Broccoli: Cooked to perfection and also came in a heaping portion. - Seafood Clay Pot with Tofu: Does not come with rice. Highly recommend the pots with the tofu since they soak up the sauce so nicely. Looks small but is also super filling. This place might be cash only, and the spot fills up quickly around dinnertime. Food takes a hot minute to come out but is worth the wait.

The egg tofu here goes crazyyyy. The texture itself is just sooo satisfying -- with a pillow-y, custard-like center and a tofu skin exterior that soaks up all the umami flavors of the sauce it's drenched in. Easily my favorite tofu dish I've had in years. Their salt & pepper chicken wings are also a must try! Incredibly crispy in the outside, juicy on the inside and well seasoned. Yet another dish with great texture and so much freaking flavor... I am obsessed. We also ordered the garlic pea shoots and the crispy noodles w/ seafood which were also so delish!! I'm already planning to come back asap because I cannot stop thinking about how good everything is. The wait staff are all super sweet and attentive even though the restaurant itself is quite busy. Be prepared to wait during peak times!

not a fancy place by all means but the service and staff are great. staff are super efficient and accommodating. all the tables are always filled too, and the taste of the food backs that up. everything was pretty decent, although some dishes were too salty or too bland

Friendly staff. I always get take out from Capital Restaurant, famous for its salt and pepper chicken wings ... crispy and well seasoned skin. Hasn't disappointed yet!

This place is known for their fried chicken wings and trust me, these did not disappoint! Highly recommend these as they come out piping hot, crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and topped with crispy garlic and green onions. We also ordered the chow fun with beef and the clay pot with fish in it. Everything was super tasty. They didn't understand my mandarin though.

Place was on the smaller side. Came here with family for lunch. Food was mediocre. The "Famous Wings" were very salty, honey walnut shrimp was too sweet, tasted like candy. Mongolian beef was mid. Overpriced dishes! Server with bangs was super rude when I tried to follow-up our order. I followed-up on one of our dishes and the waiter yelled angrily at me for explaining what we were missing. I understand these places arent going to be the best with service but I didnt expect to be treated with such disrespect. The food isnt good enough for me to ignore the disrespect. Take your money elsewhere!!

The best salt and pepper chicken wings in America. So crispy, well-seasoned and delightful. The bits of garlic and the fried peppers they sprinkle on top just makes it perfection. I'm getting hungry writing this. I need to go to Capitol!!

Capital Restaurant has been in San Francisco Chinatown for as long as I can remember and is a go to spot amongst locals and tourists. They have a decent amount of tables inside for both small and large groups as well as a few counter seats. They serve a variety of dishes with options for sharing with others and also combo plates that come with one item with rice. I've come here on multiple occasions with both large and small groups and have never been disappointed here. Their rice plates are perfectly portioned for a nice lunch with some potential extra space for an appetizer to share. Their noodle, fried rice, and entrees and all well made as well with a simple sort of Chinese comfort food preparation to them. Their most famous dish that a lot of people order is their fried chicken wings. This is their signature dish for sure and is quite simple yet very delicious. It has a light crispy coating seasoned with salt, garlic, and jalapenos. The chicken meat itself is very tender and hot, making it the perfect appetizer to share with others.

I absolutely did not care for their food, I wouldn't recommend anyone to go there. The people were nice, but not attentive.. we ordered curry chicken, wings, coconut shrimp and rice., None of it was good ... and I don't like lettuce in my fried rice smh

A nice Cantonese styled restaurant, this restaurant is a bit tucked away but a nice find! They speak English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, so it is pretty easily accessible even though the majority of the patrons when we went for dinner were Chinese. We went on a Thursday at around 7pm and the restaurant wasn't super crowded, maybe four other parties at the tables and then at the bar, there were three individual people eating. I got seated and was served hot tea while waiting for my party. Honestly, a pretty good Chinese restaurant, I would definitely come again and try more of their dishes. Fukien Style Egg Tofu Seafood (5/5): You can choose between seafood or meat, but I think either would have been just as good. There is so much gravy and the way the tofu is prepared is one of my favorites. There is also mushroom, squid, and some others inside that go really well and are not fishy at all. Salt and Pepper Chicken (3/5): Super fresh, extremely crispy, however the skin was a bit too salty. This was the first thing that our waitress recommended. Lap Chung Fried Rice (3.5/5): Classic fried rice, needed it because we didn't have any starch and just wanted something other than white rice. Sweet and Sour Pork (3.5/5): A classic sweet and sour pork. Not as extremely vinegary as I remember the dish being so it was pretty good.

Classic dishes all cooked the way you dream they would. Come for the chicken wings, leave full off all the food!

Wanted to give a 5 star rating, but the service was pretty slow on a weekday when our group came. It was during lunchtime & there were only 2 workers taking orders and/or running the cash register. Food quality is so much better and authentic than the usual stuff from the typical Chinese takeout, where the food is smothered with the same sticky & sweet sauce. We had to try their world famous Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings which did not disappoint. The chef even toned down the level of spiciness to accommodate our request. Another standout was the Braised Bean Cake with just the right amount of saltiness. The Beef Stewed Noodle Soup was pretty average for SF Chinatown. An indication of the great food quality was the various ethnicities of the customers enjoying authentic Cantonese cuisine. The place is an easy walk from the Ferry Building.

The food here is amazing. You can taste the flavor and you know it's prepared in well seasoned pans. Get the chicken wings to start and make sure to add the jalapeño slices that garnish them. Be prepared to wait a little while, but it's worth it! If it's busy you may share a table with strangers , but I don't mind those settings.

Bummer! Was going to order a Medium Party Tray of their delicious Salt & Pepper Wings but they are Closed for Vacation until 11/01/24.

I was in Chinatown looking for a lunch stop and surprisingly everything I looked at had pretty bad reviews. Capital was an exception and had an interesting menu so I decided to try it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good option. I got good signals once I walked in as it was not packed but every table was taken, I was given a seat at the bar. I started with a half order of the spicy salt and pepper wings and they were very good, they seem to be a house specialty and I good see why. I also enjoyed very much the pork chop hot pot. The pork was tender and very tasty along with a lot of perfectly cooked eggplant. All in all an excellent and authentic meal.

They're known for their fried chicken wings. I bought an order for take out. Looked very appetizing. But alas, I have to say it was just okay. I wouldn't say it was bad. But I also wouldn't rave about it. The skin was crunchy but the chicken was slightly bland and slightly dry. Perhaps it was just a bad batch ?

The reviews were right about the wings. I was lucky to get there before the rush. The servers were courteous and moved as fast as they could. The place is just busy because the food is amazing.