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Shanghainese · Hayes Valley · $$
Sticky, crackly‑skinned wings with a salty‑sweet glaze and irresistible texture
BBQ · The Castro · $$
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
French · Inner Sunset · $
Buttermilk‑fried chicken filet with spicy coleslaw on a French roll—juicy, crunchy, and well‑balanced
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 · $$
Crispy wings glazed in spicy chili garlic oil with cool scallion ranch for dipping
American · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Crispy fried chicken with poached eggs and hollandaise on an English muffin.
American · Potrero Hill · $
Chopped fried chicken, eggs, tater tots, cheese and Crackin’ sauce wrapped in a burrito—hearty and flavorful
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 · $$
Crispy fried chicken atop a golden waffle, served with apple mustard, whipped butter and warm maple syrup—a comforting sweet‑savory combo
Inner Sunset · $$
A crispy fried‑chicken special that stands out from standard Mexican fare with its crunch and flavor
Thai · SoMa · $
House top-seller pairing crispy fried chicken atop savory fried rice.
Southern & Soul Food · Western Addition · $$
Spiced-to-the-bone golden batter, the kitchen's calling card.
Korean BBQ · Ingleside · $
Wings lacquered in sweet‑spicy sauce that clings without sogginess, each bite stays crunchy
Korean · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Double-fried chicken in soy-garlic or spicy glaze
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
Two pieces of golden, shattering-crust fried chicken with cornbread and one side -- the essential Minnie Bell's order that sets the standard