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BBQ · The Castro · $$
New American · Hayes Valley · $
Southern‑style fried thigh on brioche with chipotle yogurt, cabbage, pickled onions and herbs—crispy and tangy.
South Indian · Japantown · $$$$
Crispy, street-style fried chicken seasoned with a complex blend of aromatic spices.
Korean · Polk Gulch · $$$$
Late-night-style Korean fried chicken paired with caviar and Champagne, an SSAL signature indulgence.
Mediterranean · SoMa · $$
Crispy katsu-style chicken patty with spicy mayo, shredded cabbage, and carrot in warm lavash
Nepali & Himalayan · West of Twin Peaks · $$
Crispy chicken with a spiced yogurt sauce—crunchy coating with a tangy, creamy dip
Thai · Inner Sunset · $$
Crispy, golden fried chicken with bold southern Thai spices — crunchy exterior giving way to juicy, well-marinated meat
Mission Bay · $
Ultra-crisp fried chicken sandwich with house sauce.
American · Crocker-Amazon · $$
Crispy wings glazed in spicy chili garlic oil with cool scallion ranch for dipping
Brunch · Potrero Hill · $
Crisp fried chicken paired with a fluffy Belgian waffle—classic sweet‑savory brunch done right
New American · North Beach · $$$$
Crispy fried chicken with a spicy-sweet chili glaze — addictive bar snack that punches above its weight
Southern & Soul Food · Potrero Hill · $$
Well-salted, juicy buttermilk-brined fried chicken; available as bucket for takeout.
New American · Dogpatch · $$$
Juicy fried chicken with a flaky biscuit -- comfort food that pairs beautifully with champagne
New American · Alamo Square · $$
Crispy fried chicken infused with Moroccan spices and drizzled with chili honey
Crispy, golden-fried chicken known for its juicy interior and seasoned crust.
Pan-Asian influenced noodles with chicken and veggies—a departure from traditional Indian that showcases the chef's range
Brunch · Chinatown · $$
Crispy fried chicken atop a golden waffle, served with apple mustard, whipped butter and warm maple syrup—a comforting sweet‑savory combo
Korean BBQ · Ingleside · $
Wings lacquered in sweet‑spicy sauce that clings without sogginess, each bite stays crunchy
Korean · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Double-fried chicken in soy-garlic or spicy glaze
Shanghainese · Hayes Valley · $$
Sticky, crackly‑skinned wings with a salty‑sweet glaze and irresistible texture
American · Mission District · $$$
Crisp, lightly breaded fried chicken with curry‑spiced honey and hummus, balancing savory and sweet
Diner · Financial District · $$$
The signature: impossibly crispy, juicy fried chicken that's worth every penny of the $35
American · Marina District · $$
Buttermilk biscuits stacked with crispy fried chicken, sunny-side eggs, and hollandaise with golden potatoes
Southern & Soul Food · Western Addition · $$
Two pieces of golden, shattering-crust fried chicken with cornbread and one side -- the essential Minnie Bell's order that sets the standard
American · Yerba Buena · $
Cage-free chicken with crispy herbaceous breading on a freshly baked bun with homemade apple slaw — simple perfection
Taqueria · Inner Sunset · $
A crispy fried‑chicken special that stands out from standard Mexican fare with its crunch and flavor
Fried rice topped with crispy chicken.
Southern & Soul Food · Tenderloin · $$
Buttermilk fried chicken on a biscuit with poached eggs and creole hollandaise, the brunch headline.
Korean · Fisherman's Wharf · $$
Korean-style fried chicken thighs with honey butter sauce on a ricotta cheese waffle, mixed berries, granola, maple syrup, spicy mayo.
Double‑fried chicken wings and joints in two flavor options, crispy with housemade pickles
Korean · Crocker-Amazon · $
These plump, crispy chicken wings are a highly praised appetizer, offering a satisfying crunch with each bite.
American · Russian Hill · $$
A classic diner staple featuring a breaded and fried steak served with house potatoes and poached eggs on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise.
Japantown · $
Crispy fried chicken glazed with teriyaki in a bento box with sides -- a filling, well-rounded lunch
Indonesian · Mission District · $$
Tender, juicy fried chicken with deep turmeric flavor, frequently called out by reviewers.
Italian · Nob Hill · $$$
Black-pepper-battered fried chicken wings
The full fried chicken experience for the table — a showstopper for group dinners
Thai · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Crispy fried chicken on an English muffin with poached eggs and hollandaise — the indulgent brunch move
American · Mission Terrace · $
Crispy chicken tenders with cheddar, habanero aioli, and Hidden Sauce in a toasted bun
Diner · The Castro · $
A classic diner staple, this dish receives recurring praise for its quality and hearty preparation.
Vietnamese · Duboce Triangle · $$
Northern Chinese · Inner Sunset · $$
Twice-fried chicken wings tossed in a signature spicy-sweet glaze with prominent garlic and ginger notes.
The Castro · $$
Buttermilk‑brined fried chicken with hot honey, mustard slaw, and pickles, paired with fries—crispy, sweet‑spicy, and indulgent.
Southern & Soul Food · Bernal Heights · $$
A generous portion of their signature fried chicken, available as all white or mixed meat.
New American · Inner Richmond · $$
Crispy fried chicken, a frequent reviewer favorite.
Latin American & Caribbean · Lower Nob Hill · $$$
Half-chicken combo known for its exceptionally crispy skin and juicy meat.
Southern & Soul Food · Silver Terrace · $$