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Where to Find the Crispiest Chicken Wings in San Francisco

The finest wings around town, from classic Buffalo to fiery gochujang

by Paolo Bicchieri and Eater Staff Updated Jan 11, 2024, 12:28pm PST

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Hot Sauce and Panko is just one of the top-notch chicken wings in San Francisco to try.

| Ellen Fort

by Paolo Bicchieri and Eater Staff Updated Jan 11, 2024, 12:28pm PST

San Francisco is a bird town. Zuni Cafe on Market Street proves the point with its expertly-roasted chicken, as does Mister Jiu’s with its whole-roasted duck. San Francisco also boasts an impressive array of chicken wings, with saucy and crispy candidates in every pocket of the city. There are old timers like San Tung on Irving Street, drawing a crowd almost every night of the week, and newcomers such as Respectable Bird in the Excelsior. So while the parrots of Telegraph Hill are a whole other thing, these 15 wing destinations prove once again that San Francisco is for the birds — so to speak.

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New Golden Daisy

This Chinatown deli, with meat hanging in the window, doesn’t mess around. New Golden Daisy specializes in wings, and only the drumettes, eschewing the flats and tips for a perfectly shaped mini-meat experience. The pricing runs by the pound, depending on how the ladies size you up that day, and this is definitely cash only. Grab takeout boxes of chow mein and fried rice, if so inclined.

1041 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108

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Hot Sauce and Panko

Hot Sauce and Panko supplies the deep-fried bird for Russian Hill, offering a plethora of spicy and savory wings for takeout. Try the wings and waffle combo for the full experience.

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1468 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Halal Wings Plus

Tenderloin spot Halal Wings Plus boasts wings that are indeed halal. They’re small but flavor-packed and come in varieties like spicy mango habanero, barbecue, and garlic Parmesan. These guys also do fun mashup items like tandoori quesadillas.

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533 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Square Pie Guys

These guys are best known for their Detroit-style pizzas, now available on both sides of the bay. But they’re also in on the fried chicken game, they’ve always had solid wings, and there’s something to be said for being able to order good pizza and wings together — what a beautiful bromance.

1077 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Foghorn Taproom

Foghorn should get more respect for its wings, of which they have a number of options ranging from expected flavors (lemon pepper, Buffalo, barbecue sauced) to the unexpected (pineapple basil, Tajin, hot honey crunch). But we also do love an inclusive wing spot: Foghorn offers Sundial vegan wings and tosses them in a sauce of choice.

450 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Wing Wings

Besides having a fun name, Wing Wings delivers on what they promise: more than 10 different sauce options, from the classic Buffalo to the Angry Korean. While OG owner Christian Ciscle is no longer in charge, the wing game remains strong.

422 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Kezar Pub

Located right next to the former stadium of San Francisco’s own 49ers, Kezar Pub is a no-frills neighborhood pub that knows how to treat soccer fans right. Their famous Buffalo wings are tangy and delicious, and go great with the many beers they have on tap.

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770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Cole Valley Tavern

This neighborhood pub in the cozy enclave of Cole Valley remains a reliable destination for a solid burger and a cold pint of beer, or an above-average cocktail and a plate of saucy wings. Choose from either pineapple or classic Buffalo sauce; both come with a side of bleu cheese dressing for dipping.

900 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Um.ma

Um.ma brought Korean home cooking to the Inner Sunset, when Chris Oh rolled in with Los Angeles K-Town vibes. The Korean fried chicken wings are glazed with gochujang and honey, dusted with black and white sesame seeds, and adorned with crunchy diced Korean melon. They’re served stacked tall with mini Korean flags waving.

1220 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Korean fried chicken from Um.ma

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San Tung Chinese Restaurant 山東小館

San Tung is a full-service Chinese food restaurant, and the wings are one of a kind. Head to the Sunset for the specialty dry wings, which are deep-fried and flavored with ginger, red pepper, and garlic. Your sports buds (and taste buds) will be thanking you.

1031 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Moshi Moshi

Dogpatch Japanese restaurant Moshi Moshi does wings with attention to detail: Each one gets butterflied by hand before taking a dip in a garlic and chili marinade. Then they’re tossed on the grill for a nice char — order them with a hit of spice thanks to yuzu kosho or plain without.

2092 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Prubechu

San Francisco’s only Chamorro restaurant serves dried fried wings that are unlike almost any others on this list. Each golden-hued wing sports a crispy “Prubechu Pork Spice” coating that’s boosted by coriander, fennel, and turmeric, chef Shawn Naputi told SFGATE. An order includes a side of lemony fina’denne, a traditional Chamorro dipping sauce.

2224 Mission St #A, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Outer Orbit

A Mission-Bernal pinball bar with lots of fun beer, Outer Orbit’s menu skews Hawaiian. A great item to order would be the gojuchang chicken wings, 10 or five pieces to an order, with a creamy dipping sauce. Call ahead to order for pickup, or get delivery through a few different apps.

3215 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Respectable Bird

Nested inside Rocks Den since December 2023, this pandemic-born food truck gained a fast following for chicken sandwiches and tremendous chicken tenders. The menu is simple: The wings come in orders of two pieces or four pieces, along with sides and cornbread muffins.

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4753 Mission Street, San Francisco, California 94112

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7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill

Located on the edge of San Francisco in Brisbane, 7 Mile House is a historical landmark serving a unique mix of Italian and Filipino favorites — and an excellent stop for locals to watch practically any San Francisco sports game they desire. But among the hits is its selection of chicken wings. The Buffalo option is a given, but the Sriracha mayo or sweet chili are also favorites.

2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005

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New Golden Daisy

1041 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108

This Chinatown deli, with meat hanging in the window, doesn’t mess around. New Golden Daisy specializes in wings, and only the drumettes, eschewing the flats and tips for a perfectly shaped mini-meat experience. The pricing runs by the pound, depending on how the ladies size you up that day, and this is definitely cash only. Grab takeout boxes of chow mein and fried rice, if so inclined.

1041 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Hot Sauce and Panko

1468 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Hot Sauce and Panko supplies the deep-fried bird for Russian Hill, offering a plethora of spicy and savory wings for takeout. Try the wings and waffle combo for the full experience.

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1468 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Halal Wings Plus

533 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Tenderloin spot Halal Wings Plus boasts wings that are indeed halal. They’re small but flavor-packed and come in varieties like spicy mango habanero, barbecue, and garlic Parmesan. These guys also do fun mashup items like tandoori quesadillas.

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533 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Square Pie Guys

1077 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

These guys are best known for their Detroit-style pizzas, now available on both sides of the bay. But they’re also in on the fried chicken game, they’ve always had solid wings, and there’s something to be said for being able to order good pizza and wings together — what a beautiful bromance.

1077 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit Website

Foghorn Taproom

450 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Foghorn should get more respect for its wings, of which they have a number of options ranging from expected flavors (lemon pepper, Buffalo, barbecue sauced) to the unexpected (pineapple basil, Tajin, hot honey crunch). But we also do love an inclusive wing spot: Foghorn offers Sundial vegan wings and tosses them in a sauce of choice.

450 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Wing Wings

422 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Besides having a fun name, Wing Wings delivers on what they promise: more than 10 different sauce options, from the classic Buffalo to the Angry Korean. While OG owner Christian Ciscle is no longer in charge, the wing game remains strong.

422 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Visit Website

Kezar Pub

770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Located right next to the former stadium of San Francisco’s own 49ers, Kezar Pub is a no-frills neighborhood pub that knows how to treat soccer fans right. Their famous Buffalo wings are tangy and delicious, and go great with the many beers they have on tap.

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770 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Cole Valley Tavern

900 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

This neighborhood pub in the cozy enclave of Cole Valley remains a reliable destination for a solid burger and a cold pint of beer, or an above-average cocktail and a plate of saucy wings. Choose from either pineapple or classic Buffalo sauce; both come with a side of bleu cheese dressing for dipping.

900 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Um.ma

1220 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

Um.ma brought Korean home cooking to the Inner Sunset, when Chris Oh rolled in with Los Angeles K-Town vibes. The Korean fried chicken wings are glazed with gochujang and honey, dusted with black and white sesame seeds, and adorned with crunchy diced Korean melon. They’re served stacked tall with mini Korean flags waving.

1220 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Korean fried chicken from Um.ma

San Tung Chinese Restaurant 山東小館

1031 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

San Tung is a full-service Chinese food restaurant, and the wings are one of a kind. Head to the Sunset for the specialty dry wings, which are deep-fried and flavored with ginger, red pepper, and garlic. Your sports buds (and taste buds) will be thanking you.

1031 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Moshi Moshi

2092 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Dogpatch Japanese restaurant Moshi Moshi does wings with attention to detail: Each one gets butterflied by hand before taking a dip in a garlic and chili marinade. Then they’re tossed on the grill for a nice char — order them with a hit of spice thanks to yuzu kosho or plain without.

2092 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Prubechu

2224 Mission St #A, San Francisco, CA 94110

San Francisco’s only Chamorro restaurant serves dried fried wings that are unlike almost any others on this list. Each golden-hued wing sports a crispy “Prubechu Pork Spice” coating that’s boosted by coriander, fennel, and turmeric, chef Shawn Naputi told SFGATE. An order includes a side of lemony fina’denne, a traditional Chamorro dipping sauce.

2224 Mission St #A, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Outer Orbit

3215 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

A Mission-Bernal pinball bar with lots of fun beer, Outer Orbit’s menu skews Hawaiian. A great item to order would be the gojuchang chicken wings, 10 or five pieces to an order, with a creamy dipping sauce. Call ahead to order for pickup, or get delivery through a few different apps.

3215 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Respectable Bird

4753 Mission Street, San Francisco, California 94112

Nested inside Rocks Den since December 2023, this pandemic-born food truck gained a fast following for chicken sandwiches and tremendous chicken tenders. The menu is simple: The wings come in orders of two pieces or four pieces, along with sides and cornbread muffins.

Open in Google Maps

4753 Mission Street, San Francisco, California 94112

Visit Website

7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill

2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005

Located on the edge of San Francisco in Brisbane, 7 Mile House is a historical landmark serving a unique mix of Italian and Filipino favorites — and an excellent stop for locals to watch practically any San Francisco sports game they desire. But among the hits is its selection of chicken wings. The Buffalo option is a given, but the Sriracha mayo or sweet chili are also favorites.

2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005

Visit Website

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