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Korean · Mission District · $$$$
Bubbling pot of chewy rice cakes and chicken in spicy, warming stew
Sichuan · Chinatown · $$$
Vietnamese · Duboce Triangle · $$
Chicken cooked in caramel sauce with chili, garlic, ginger and mint leaf in a clay pot
Thai · Ingleside · $$
Fried wings dusted with spicy-and-sour rice powder seasoning.
Nepali & Himalayan · Polk Gulch · $$
Marinated wings cooked in hot zesty sauce with Himalayan spices — fiery, aromatic, and perfect with a cold beer
Sichuan · Chinatown · $
Latin American & Caribbean · Mission District · $
Mozzarella‑topped spicy chicken with greens, tomato and pica’pun in a grilled corn arepa or sweet corn cachapa—creamy, spicy and texturally playful
Thai · Outer Sunset · $$
Wok-fired chicken with Thai basil, chilies, and garlic — simple, punchy, and addictive over rice.
American · Polk Gulch · $$
Pulled chicken sandwich with BBQ glaze.
Sichuan · Little Russia · $$
Wok-tossed crispy chicken nuggets buried in dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns — a fingerprint Sichuan dish.
Japanese · Hayes Valley · $$
A spicy and savory ramen with a rich miso base, offering a kick for those who enjoy heat.
Sichuan · Inner Richmond · $$
The spicier sibling of the Honey Hawthorn, with Sichuan tingle in every bite — order both and compare
Ramen · Belden Place · $
Karaage-style wings tossed in Hiroshi's house spicy sauce.
Korean · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Vietnamese · Bernal Heights · $$
Korean · Lower Haight · $$
New American · Alamo Square · $$$
Shanghainese · Inner Richmond · $$
Mexican · The Castro · $$
Lower Nob Hill · $
Sichuan · Central Richmond · $$
Mediterranean · SoMa · $
Sichuan · Chinatown · $$
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Merced Heights · $
American · Yerba Buena · $
Same perfect sandwich with a fiery kick that builds heat without overwhelming the chicken's flavor
Southern & Soul Food · North of the Panhandle · $
The original fried chicken sandwich featuring classic mayo, a solid alternative for those preferring less heat.
American · Parkside · $
Argentine-style empanada filled with spicy seasoned chicken; reviewers call it expertly crafted.
Thai · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Crispy Thai-style fried chicken wings with house spice rub.
Wok-tossed minced chicken with Thai basil and chilies; reviewers call it perfect taste and fresh.
Pacific Heights · $
A flavorful panini with grilled chicken, cheddar, pepper jack cheese, avocado, and a zesty mojo garlic aioli.
American · Outer Sunset · $
Crispy fried chicken with gochujang glaze on a bun.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Outer Sunset · $
Described as a 'sleeper hit,' these chicken wings offer a spicy kick and are a surprising favorite.
Pub & Grill · Hayes Valley · $
Same sandwich with a spicy bird.
American · Lower Pacific Heights · $
A flavorful and crispy chicken sandwich with a kick from hot sauce and a cooling slaw.
Sichuan fried chicken nuggets buried under dried chilies
Brunch · Chinatown · $$
Crunchy battered chicken with pickled cucumber and coleslaw on a sesame bun, served with garlic fries and sweet garlic sauce for a crisp, flavorful bite
Korean · Outer Sunset · $$
Deep-fried wings coated in a gochujang sauce, offering a spicy and savory kick.
Coffee & Tea · Nob Hill · $
A flavorful sandwich with chicken, cheddar cheese, and a mildly spicy Korean sauce.
Crispy wings coated in sticky sweet‑and‑spicy glaze—great for sharing
Mediterranean · The Castro · $$
Pasta with chicken in a bold, warming spiced sauce
Korean BBQ · Japantown · $$
Spicy marinated chicken for the grill.
Dessert · Inner Richmond · $
Crispy bite‑size fried chicken—either spicy or original—great as a savory snack alongside desserts.
Sichuan · Polk Gulch · $$
Stir-fried chicken with chilies and Thai basil
Polk Gulch · $
A flavorful option with a balance of spicy and sweet teriyaki notes.
Pizza · Mission Dolores · $$
Appetizer of spicy chicken wings, a popular starter.
Korean · Polk Gulch · $$
Crispy fried wings tossed in a bold, candy-like sweet and spicy sauce.
Marinated chicken with a noticeable chili kick and savory depth
