San Tung's legendary wings are coated in a sauce that walks the line between sweet and spicy — heavily salted and peppered, with layers of garlic, ginger, and roasted red pepper creating depth. The wings are fried until crispy outside, remaining tender inside. Each order comes with 12 wings, and nearly every review notes that two orders per person isn't excessive.
Tips from diners
Order two servings (24 wings) for one hungry person — reviewers consistently say one order doesn't satisfy. These are the most famous wings in San Francisco.
Write your name on the whiteboard with your party size — the communal table setup means turnover is fast, so wait times often move quicker than they appear.
These dumplings are handmade daily by the kitchen team and arrive tender and juicy. The filling is seasoned simply but well, letting the quality of the pork shine. They're a reliable second order when you want something softer and more filling than just wings.
Tips from diners
Order these with the wings — they provide a change of pace texture and flavor, and are light enough to balance the richness of the fried chicken.
Steamed dumplings with plump shrimp and fresh chive filling.
Tips from diners
A lighter option than pork dumplings — order these if you want brightness and freshness alongside the wings.
A satisfying noodle dish where the black bean sauce clings to each strand, delivering umami-forward flavor. The noodles have a bouncy chew from traditional preparation methods. This is the dish to order if you want something more substantial than dumplings but want to save room for multiple orders of wings.
Tips from diners
Order this to share between 2-3 people as a second course before more wings arrive — it fills the table without overshadowing the wings.
Crispy-fried prawns tossed with honey-roasted walnuts and a creamy dressing.
Tips from diners
A rich, sweet dish that works best as a single order to share — the walnut cream coating is filling and distinct from other items on the menu.
San Tung is a Northern-style Chinese restaurant on Irving Street in the Inner Sunset known for one thing: dry-fried chicken wings. The wings arrive covered in a glossy garlic, ginger, and red pepper sauce with a caramel-like consistency — crispy on the outside, tender inside. Reviewers consistently say to order two per person, and Eater and Thrillist have both named these among the best wings in America. The restaurant operates walk-in only with communal table seating, creating long queues but rapid turnover.
San Tung is walk-in only — no reservations. Write your name and party size on the whiteboard near the door, then stand outside until your name is called. Expect a 20-40 minute wait depending on time and day.
Arrive at 5 PM (dinner opening) rather than lunch — weekday afternoons see shorter waits than the evening rush. Weekends are packed from open to close.
If ordering more than 3-4 items, call ahead — takeout orders take 20-30 minutes minimum as items are cooked to order. Allow extra time on weekends.
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