San Tung
Chinese restaurant · Inner Sunset
1031 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Highlights
Famed dry-fried chicken wings, handmade noodles & Chinese eats
Famed dry-fried chicken wings, handmade noodles & Chinese eats
"On any day of the week, you can expect a line (or rather, random groupings of people) amassed near this fried chicken hotspot. Head inside to put your name down and get ready to see why fans have flocked to this Inner Sunset restaurant nonstop for the past 39 years. Be sure to order fan favorites like the black bean sauce noodles; the garlicky flash-fried green beans; and the famous crispy, sweet and spicy, dry-fried wings." - Lena Park
"The sticky-spicy and ultra-shellacked dry-fried chicken wings live up to the hype. That's the first thing to know about San Tung, the wildly popular Chinese spot on Irving. The second is that the menu has other treats in store, such as pot stickers, black bean sauce noodles, and garlicky string beans." - Paolo Bicchieri
"A birthday celebration doesn’t always require a new outfit or fancy tableside gymnastics. Sometimes, all you need is a group of people you like and big platters of food. That's what you'll get at San Tung—the perpetually full Chinese restaurant is so loud and lively it gives anyone who steps in a contact high. Order freely from the long list of noodles and dumplings, but always be sure to get more of their dry-fried wings than you think you'll need." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"San Tung is the youngest restaurant on this guide, but it’s got that institution-y aura that makes us feel like it’s been around since black and white TVs. Despite their cult-famous chicken wings, this Sunset spot is still as straightforward as it gets: write your name down on the white board to reserve a spot in line (there will be a line), huddle on the sidewalk with the friend groups and 10-person families, and devour a plate of those sticky-sweet wings once you’re in. Other dishes that need your attention are the stretchy black bean noodles and any of the boiled dumplings filled with pork or fish." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"Ask anyone in town where to go for dry-fried wings, and the answer will always be San Tung. These stunners covered in glossy garlic, ginger, and red pepper sauce with a caramel-like consistency have single-handedly transformed this casual Chinese restaurant into a beloved Sunset institution. Waiting hours in line for those wings, some crispy-bottomed potstickers, and satisfyingly thick black bean sauce noodles is pretty much a citywide pastime. Drop your name on the small whiteboard up front (San Tung doesn’t take reservations) and let the anticipation build while you stand outside on the sidewalk with everyone else." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway
