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San Tung Chinese Restaurant
Category: Restaurants Chinese Chinese [Edit]
1031 Irving St(between 11th Ave & 12th Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94122
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
(415) 242-0828
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 11 am - 9:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
2601 reviews for San Tung Chinese Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Dry fried chicken wings are off the heezy fo' sheezy."
(in 504 reviews)
"shrimp & leek dumplings (all dumplings are amazing."
(in 225 reviews)
"black bean sauce noodles - my favorite."
(in 176 reviews)
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2601 reviews in English
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Review from Calvin W.
San Francisco, CA
2/8/2012
*DRY vs. WET*
Choosing between their dry and wet wings is like asking me to choose between Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrósio. The former is dark, sultry, and amazing looking wet (that was a bikini reference, nothing else!). Also, it tastes like it has a little more ginger. Anyway......... the latter dry version is blonder, lighter (on the batter), and ultimately takes the cake (or whatever VS models eat. Sidenote: Is butter a carb?) -
Review from Caralisa L.
San Francisco, CA
2/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
EPIC CHICKEN WINGS!!! I don't even know how to describe them in a way that will do them justice. With the one-of-a-kind glaze that they're coated in, you won't even be mad that your fingers get sticky and dirty.
Obviously it can get really busy here because of the acclaim the wings have amassed. I've gone on a Saturday for dinner and the restaurant was at capacity with people waiting outside. But last time I was here on a weekday for lunch and we were seated right away.
I get TWO orders of the dry fried chicken wings--one for me to take home and one for me to eat in the restaurant. I've tried some of their other popular dishes, like the black bean noodles, dumplings, and string beans but to me they're forgettable and I go without them most of the time. I prefer keeping it simple and no frills...just give me some fried rice and those wings, please! -
Review from Derek N.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 2/5/2012
Another plate of their Chicken Wings - DRY STYLE.
Another bowl of their Black Bean Noodles.
Another round of great San Tung eating.
This time we got to sit in the middle.
Yay for not being in front, where all the waiting-patrons just sorta stare at you.
Kinda creepy, unless you're into that thing. I'm not.
Perhaps they could make a trellis up to the ceiling with some plant-thingy.
Wouldn't cost much. Just a suggestion.Listed in: Eat Chinese (not literally)...
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/14/2010
Lines are incredibly long at this place.
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Review from Bevy M.
San Francisco, CA
2/5/2012
San Tung already has a ton of reviews, and the other reviewers really capture it. But I'm reviewing it now for one reason: So that I can add it to a few of my own lists!
I've been enjoying their Hot & Sour soup for a few years now, and have been telling my peeps that it's the closest I've found to our (long-closed) old favorite Golden City's recipe. Perfectly balanced, rich with chicken and pork broth, shrimps, mushrooms, bean curd, egg flower, bamboo shoots, scallions.
Also try: Dry fried chicken. Excellent. I get it boneless, but notice that a lot of other diners get the same thing as wings, and it always looks good.
They hand-make their wrappers for Mu Shu, and they are rubbery and yummy.
I also like their green beans -- so fresh and tender.
I'm not a pot-sticker fan, but if I were, I'd say these are near the top. (Wok Shop still has the very best!)
Parking's a real sunnavabitch in this section of Irving. And when you arrive, jot your name on the dry-erase board and be ready to wait a few minutes. The waiters are all great, and will get you seated in no time. -
Review from Andrew C.
Round Rock, TX
2/3/2012
It's close to 5 am in the morning here in Austin, TX and with all the Super Bowl talk going on this week, everyone is also talking about what to eat...dip, pizza, WINGS. When I hear that word, I am then taken back to a fond memory of this magnificent Chinese restaurant, somewhat secluded in a neighborhood, also known as San Tung.
They should consider mounting a sign that says, "Home of the Most Badass Wings You Will Have In Your Life" because from the outside, it looks ordinary. My wife thought it was insane of me to suggest taking a 40 min bus ride for this, with an extra 20 min wait in line.
But I had faith in my fellow Yelpers, even risking the trip to the doghouse.
Walking out with 2 dozen dry wings, still scorching from underneath the boxes, we tactically used our napkins and chopsticks to get a taste. And after our burned tongues got used to the heat, the flavors of the dry wing hit us and we experienced awesomeness.
Salty, sweet, crunchy, gooey, all at the same time. It's hard to describe, yet I can still taste it in my mouth after 8 months of San Tung abstinence.
Moral of the story? Live in SF or have the money to visit often just to get enough of San Tung wings! -
Review from Joan T.
Millbrae, CA
2/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came here the other day for lunch, a really late lunch, and there was still a line! Insane! So when you first go in, remember to put your name on the whiteboard. I know I didn't and some people got in front of me. Haha.
Anyways I didn't wait long because I opted to share a table with another group. It wasn't so bad. They usually seat small parties on the big round tables. Usually there is space in between the parties, so if you don't mind eating in front of strangers then your wait time will be cut!
Lunch is from 11-3 and there are lunch specials M-F that range from 6.75 to 8 and it comes with soup, rice, and entree. A really reasonable price! What my friend and I got:
The Chicken Wings. So good!! I have to say it does live up to its name. The sauce that it comes in and how crisp it is. So good. Eat it fresh! It doesn't taste as good leftover. So it comes with six wings, a lot of rice, and soup all for $7! I have to say I think this is better than getting 10 for $9.50.
The Kung Pao Chicken for $7. I don't usually like to order Americanized Chinese dishes, but I wanted to try it. It's pretty good! It comes with lots of vegetables (I love vegetables) and good chicken in it. Better than most kung pao chickens I have had.
So my overall experience here was good. I think I'll be coming back for lunch, not so much dinner since I know how long the wait can be from all my friends and reviews. Parking isn't so bad at lunch either. Service is okay... I mean if you do share a table do expect your orders to be mixed up time to time. -
Review from LingCeee C.
San Francisco, CA
2/8/2012
Wings, Wings, Wings! Every time I come here, I come here for the wings. One of my favorite foods is chicken wings. And here at this place, they make the tastiest chicken wings. I would say every table would order it. Other than the wings, I usually order their dom dom noodles (spicy) or the black bean sauce noodles. Both are very filling and delicious. I also like their dumplings with pork or chicken filling. I usually come here around lunch time to beat the crowd. It's usually packed at night times. Price is reasonable and service is cool. If you visit, you must order the wings. Drools!
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Review from Nancy J.
San Jose, CA
1/27/2012
This place is the only place I'll eat chicken wings. I guess I should first say that I don't chicken wings. I like chicken but there's something about chicken wings that I just don't like.
This place is amazing. Well, amazing for one thing, their dried chicken wings. I love their dried chicken wings. My brother has told me to try their noodles before since he says they're handmade but I've yet to order anything else. the dried chicken aren't really dry. They're crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside pieces of chicken covered in a sweet AND salty glaze. YUM.
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Review from Albert L.
BEST. CHINESE. FOOD. PERIOD.
I love traditional Chinese dining. No, I'm not talking about ordering some Kung Pao Chicken or Beef and Broccoli from a Panda Express. I'm talking about having a loud and noisy dinner with your family, friends, and loved ones at a good restaurant with a revolving table, pouring hot tea for your elders, and sharing countless savory dishes together. We don't need the fancy wine, the dim lit decor, formal wear, or a quiet cricket cherp atmosphere, it's simply all about family togetherness: that's why it's called family-style for a reason!
Complimentary Kimchi Appetizer - [http://s3-media1.ak.ye...]
As well with a pot of hot brewed chrysanthemum tea, they give you a plate of kimchi off the bat. Despite being a Chinese restaurant serving kimchi, it was a tad dry, but damn was it spicy, and hey, who doesn't love kimchi?
Hot and Sour Soup - [http://s3-media4.ak.ye...]
Amazing! The best Hot and Sour soup I have ever had. Usually I don't order this because in the past, some restaurants either make it way too sour or just plain bland, but this right here won me over! The hot hearty soup was LOADED with bamboo shoots, mushrooms, tofu, really shrimp, green peas, and plenty of egg drops (see picture). I didn't even have to reach for the pepper shaker like I usual do at other restaurants to spice it up. It was absolutely perfect and a great way to begin our meal.
Dry Fried Chicken Wings - [http://s3-media2.ak.ye...]
The star dish of San Tung. Succulent juicy plump chicken wings lightly fried to perfection smothered in a very tangy and sweet sauce. Words can't describe, you'll just have to try em! BA-OMBB!
Szechuan Tea Smoked Duck - [http://s3-media3.ak.ye...]
A nostalgic favorite! I've been to numerous Chinese banquets when I was young and this specific dish brings back all the times I shared happily fighting over who gets the last steam bun, with my family. Perfectly cooked crispy half duck, fluffy soft steamed buns, hoisin dipping sauce and fresh leaks -- it doesn't get more authentic than this. The smoked duck wasn't oily, the steamed buns weren't soggy wet on the bottom, which indicates freshness, topped with hoisin and combined all together; you get yourself an amazing little roast duck bao that you've created yourself.
When it comes to Chinese food, I am hard to impress. I've been eating it for over two decades after all, so my standards are high and especially if I'm going to be paying for it, it better be mind blowing. Was I mind blow? OMG Yes. Each dish hit dead center, and then some. From starting with the amazing soup and surprisingly good kimchi, to their famous wings, and ending with the very traditional and nostalgic smoked duck buns.
Man.. I don't even know how the Chinese restaurant across the street stays in business when San Tung is killin' it with all this great authentic food. San Tung, I'll be back!Listed in: Trust me, I'm Chinese!
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Review from John M.
1/16/2012
Always a very satisfying excursion, made all the more so this round by rockstar parking and a surprisingly short wait for our group, which even got into the coveted back room!
Must-haves:
Dry Fried Chicken Wings AND Diced -
Yes, we ordered and enjoyed both styles of the same preparation. Some of us like the wings more, others the diced. I appreciate them both, and while it's great not to have to fight the bones, I still give a slight edge to the wings. But would order both in a pinch, even if I were alone.
Dry Black Bean Sauce Noodles AND Black Bean Sauce Noodles -
I believe the latter is the more classic and I preferred it, even if there didn't seem to be much difference between the two.
Good staples:
Sizzling Rice Soup
Dried Sauteed Green Beans
Would not order again:
Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
Garlic Flavored EggplantListed in: SF Superstar
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Review from Amy C.
San Francisco, CA
2/6/2012
I've been hearing so many things about the chicken wings here so I finally came here to try them. I came here on a weekday in the afternoon and waited about ten minutes to be seated. So the wait wasn't too bad. My friend and I ordered the dry chicken wings, shrimp and leek dumpling and this tofu and vermicelli dish. The dry chicken wings were pretty good; it tasted exactly like angel wings from Thai restaurants! The shrimp and leek dumpling tasted like the typical dumplings from dim sum restaurants and the tofu and vermicelli dish was just okay. I'll probably just order the dry chicken wings if I ever do come back.
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Review from Alexander L.
San Francisco, CA
2/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came here for lunch with my family. It got super crowded very quickly for lunch. Get the chicken wings. They are great. The beef noodle soup was very good too. The beef and noodles were nice and tender. Also the soup had a nice flavor. The leek and shrimp dumplings were tasty. The pot stickers were ok. I think they fried them with a bit too much oil.
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Review from Bobby H.
Pacifica, CA
2/3/2012
mmmm best chicken wings I ever had, yum yum eat em up. A little pricey at $1 each but worth it.
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Review from Justine W.
San Francisco, CA
1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came in a party of 9 and got a table in 5 minutes around the 6pm mad dinner rush. This was the highlight of dinner.
It was also the first time I saw a line for the men's bathroom.
We ordered ~10 dishes dried fried chicken (2), happy family, sizzling rice soup, black bean noodle, dried fried beans, a tofu dish....but between every dish there was a waiting period. It gave me a chance to write this Yelp! review. The food was overall good, but the food needs to come a bit faster.
The bill came out to be a little more than $120. We were there for about 1.5 hours. The large table next to us was there for probably a good 2 hours. San Tung must be doing something right if people are still piling out the door at 8pm. -
Review from Kenny Y.
1/9/2012
I met up with a friend here during my most recent trip to San Francisco. As soon as I stepped into the restaurant I knew it must be good. The place was a predominantly Asian clientele with tons of people waiting for tables. We went on a Thursday night at around 6:50 pm and ended up waiting until about 7:35 pm for a table for 3.
When we sat down I flipped through the menu a bit until I realized that my friend knew exactly what she wanted to order for us before we had walked into the restaurant. She ordered:
1) Dry fried chicken wings, no bones
2) Pork and leek dumplings
3) Noodles in black bean sauce
Came out to about $10 per person, pretty typical for a Chinese restaurant. From the other reviews, I'm sure I do not need to tell you how delicious it was. I know, I was thinking the same thing too - really? Chinese restaurant? Fried chicken? But really, Chinese or not, you can't come here and forgo ordering it.
The service is not that good, but that's because there are so many people in this restaurant and all of the waitstaff are extremely flustered and don't have time to be polite or attentive. I'd definitely come back here for the food.Listed in: Yelp 100!
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Review from Troy R.
San Francisco, CA
1/14/2012
When you have dreams about a restaurants food then you know it's good. This review is long over due. Actually had San Tung Chinese for our roommate gift exchange dinner last month. I've always heard about the dried fried chicken wings and green beans, so since we were picking up sushi in the same area & I didn't want sushi, we stopped by San Tung. I got the chicken wings, the green beans and my taste buds completely blown away!
These things are dangerously good. I got 2 orders to share with the group and within 25 minutes, there were 3 wings hanging on for dear life. *Spoiler Alert* pssttt..Those wings didn't make it.
The green beans were good TOO! I mean San Tung, where have you been all my life?! What on Irving St...oh okay thanks for the info.
I wrote this review because last night I had a dried (...get it dried chicken wings..haha) dream about these delicious wings. I'm thinking they will be a treat to have while watching my 49ers today. Hopefully the game will turn out as good as I know my wings will be.
GO 49ERS and GO to San Tung and grab some wings if you haven't. -
Review from Audacity L.
San Francisco, CA
1/5/2012
"San Tung" or Shandong cooking is a very different culinary experience from that of many SF restaurants out there, which predominantly feature Southern Chinese cooking. For those reviewers and diners that aren't aware -- Shandong is known, amongst other things, for its dumplings, use of grains (in noodles and breads since the climate isn't as great for growing rice), and cabbage (which is used for Shandong's own type of preserved, spiced vegetable, which many would term "kimchi.") All of these things resonate at San Tung, in a very home-cooked meal sort of way.
IMHO, the best dishes include their dry fried chicken wings, homemade noodles that are used for the spicy seafood noodle soup as well as the zha jian mien, and their dumplings. A lot of the other dishes on the menu are typical things that Americanized-Chinese food eaters prefer--sizzling rice soup, mushu, etc, which aren't really Shandong staples. Though, San Tung does a nice job of preparing these items, too. By adding these dishes to the menu, San Tung has done an oustanding job of attracting a broader clientele base, that may not normally be attracted to Shandong food. Other northern Chinese restaurants haven't faired as well in gaining the mass popularity of San Tung, and remain lesser-known hole-in-the-wall joints, though their food may be just as good, if not better and more authentic.
The fact that this place is overrated and misunderstood doesn't detract from the fact that it's a decent restaurant serving tasty food that acts as great gateway restaurant for other Northern Chinese cuisine. -
Review from Alex F.
Tallahassee, FL
2/4/2012
Out of towner here from Florida. One food I love most is chinese food (American style). I decided to search for chinese in SF then I filtered by highest rating and I was brought here. The food was amazing (had the garlic chicken with spring rolls and pork fried rice) and the service was spectacular! $9 for the entree, $6 for the rolls and rice also was $6. Reasonably priced and hearty portions.. Overall with the quality, service, and prices I highly recommend going!
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Review from Joyce E.
Daly City, CA
1/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Chicken..
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Review from Leslie W.
San Francisco, CA
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ordered:
- Dry fried chicken wings
- Shrimp and chive steamed dumplings
- Crispy rice soup
- Ja jiang mian noodles (Black bean)
- Vegetarian mushu
The chicken wings are amazing and won't let you down. It's always dangerous when you hear how good something is and then your expectations are high... but they are as good as everyone builds them up to be!
The rest of the food is ranked in order in which we enjoyed them. I thought the dumplings and soup were quiet good but I just don't get why everyone loves the noodles. They''ll do... but they're not spectacular in any way. The sauce is a little bland and has too thick of a consistency. The noodles themselves were good but the sauce is just too distractingly bland to really make this dish stand out.
My final gripe is the wait. We came on a Sunday night at 5:30, trying to beat the crowds and had to wait almost an hour for 3 people. I have no regrets but imo, too long of a wait to repeat.
I love the chicken wings so much that I'm willing to look past some of the blandness and the waiting to give San Tung a 4. But next time, I'll head to So's in soma. Chicken wings are just as good and although the wait can also be horrendous, at least parking's easier to find! -
Review from James M.
San Francisco, CA
12/30/2011
HAS THE WORLD GONE CRAZY?!?!?!?! WHY--- Please tell me... WHY are you giving this place good reviews? Why is this the most highly reviewed chinese restuarant in SF?!?!?! WAKE UP San Francisco I swear this place bribes it's reviews or something, because it is overpriced but most of all TERRIBLE Chiense food.
San Tung is CRAP--- plane and simple-- . I've been here three times--- each time I was terribly dissapointed but somehow luered myself back because it is always crowded & gets good reviews so I convinced myself that I must be missing something.
This last time I went was the LAST straw. I'd expect better Chinese food off the freeway in Kentucky, yet this is #1 rated place in SAN FRANCSICO!? The chicken is NOT chicken... it's assorted parts and does not resemble chicken meat at all. It's a pile of grissle, fat, cartiledge, and looks like rat meat. How can they pass this off for chicken? Kung Pao was a pile of fattening greasy gravy & string bean shrimp had these frozen shrimp that were chewy and hard, broccoli beef was OK but still was very average.
This place has no redeeming qualities.... it is overpriced and they cut corners in every direction. The quality of the meat is so bad I am going to let $30 of left overs go to waste because I can't bare the thought of making a meal out of it again. Good riddance Sun Tung. -
Review from Thanh N.
1/4/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Yummm I've been here twice so far. The first time we came pretty late on a weekend and the wait list was pretty long and we decided we would just order togo and eat elsewhere. The second time, we came during off hours on a weekday and were able to get a table within 5 minutes.
The chicken wings were awesome! I wouldn't over indulged in them since there's wayyyyy too much sugar in the sauce, but overall delicious. Their sauce isn't that unique, I've had it many times before at other restaurants, the difference is they add more sugar and it's on chicken instead of fish!
This is definitely a place you should try out.
Be cautioned that the wait for a seat might be pretty lengthy =] -
Review from Stacey L.
San Francisco, CA
12/26/2011 4 Check-ins Here
There has never been a time when there has not been a line out the door at this location. Expect a wait, but it's a wait that's well worth it. Be sure to order the following:
-Dried Fried Chicken Wings $9.50
-Potstickers $7
-Preserved Eggs $4.50
-Dried Sauteed String Beans $8.00
-Noodles With Peanut Sauce $9.00 -
Review from Christine L.
Wellesley Hills, MA
1/19/2012
Hands down some of the best I've ever had (the "dry" black bean noodles). And that includes what I've had in Korea. And the dry fried chicken wings were very good as well--the shrimp leek dumplings were just okay, I didn't like the skin because it was a little too thick, although the filling was pretty good. Bland compared to the jajangmyun and chicken though.
Just to clarify:
"dry" jajangmyun is when the black sauce is fried in oil, separate of the noodles, before being poured on top. ()
"wet" jajangmyun is when, after the black sauce has been made (it is not fried, it is made in a pot. Like tomato sauce.) it is poured directly on the noodles, without the extra step. ( )
I wouldn't have understood this if I didn't see the Korean, so just thought I'd explain that in case anyone is confused. -
Review from Edward A.
San Francisco, CA
2/8/2012
Waooooooo...the best chicken wings in town! Dry or wet,black bean noodles u gotta try it!!!!
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Review from Tutram N.
Oakland, CA
1/13/2012 1 photo
This place has been hyped up for me for a while now, so like a going into a movie after seeing so many trailers and having everyone tell you to go see it, I had to tell myself not to expect too much in fear of being let down. Finally went last weekend when friends from out of town were visiting - I posted a couple photos, but bottom line, get the **dry** chicken wings, that's the best thing they've got there. Everything is pretty "meh" - if you are looking for a Chinese food fix, don't get it here. This is for your chicken wing fix! Prepare for quite a wait, especially for bigger parties (groups of 2-4 got seated pretty quickly).
And this is my rating for the chicken, if I factored in the other food we ordered, this could easily drop to 2.5. DRY CHICKEN!!! -
Review from trustmeonthis t.
Alameda, CA
1/31/2012
YUMMY is all I have to say for this place. Not just great bang for your buck but the customer service is excellent. We have always had a great experience and great food when coming here. ENJOY
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Review from Mark B.
San Francisco, CA
1/1/2012 2 Check-ins Here
After my last visit, I need to give this review a bit of a facelift; I'm expanding upon it greatly. Starters, people who rated this place one and two stars are morons. Do not listen to them.
The wings are very special, and it was agreed upon by my group at our table that there are perhaps equal wings on the face of the earth, but none superior. They're cooked to perfection, slightly crispy outside, soft inside, coated with some sort of teriyaki-tasting sauce. But they MUST BE EATEN WITHIN MINUTES OF CREATION FOR MAX ENJOYMENT. The veggie chow mien was fantastic. To my surprise, steamed pork dumplings were better than the fried chicken pot stickers. The aforementioned dumplings were quite excellent.
I'm not a huge service nazi, but Tung's is not great. It takes them way too long, as in mid-meal after you ask, to drop water. And they forgot my delicious Coke until then as well. The food does come out hot though. There is a wait to be seated, but life can be a real bitch sometimes, so that is not factored into this review. -
Review from laura s.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 12/24/2011
Tourist trap.
Paid Yelp postings.
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7/18/2011
Do you really support this behavior with your hard earned $?
San Tung fined for paying employees… Read more »
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Review from Yessenia C.
Los Angeles, CA
12/21/2011
I looked forward to coming here after hearing all the rad reviews, but I was sorely disappointed.
I generally don't mind lines or crowds as long as the food and service is great, but such was not the case. While we were seated almost immediately (we came around the start of the dinner rush), we did not receive our orders until nearly 40 minutes later. Huh. Now after looking at the reviews, we decided to order the famous chicken wings, black bean noodles, steamed veggie dumplings, and two other vegetarian dishes (we had a vegetarian in our group).
The food:
Chicken wings--I don't know if we ordered the wrong kind, but my family collectively agreed that these were mediocre at best. These are drizzled with an overwhelmingly thick sweet sauce...but I suppose everyone but my family enjoys it like that since everyone can't stop raving about it. Also, these wings aren't marinated, so there's not much flavor on the inside.
Black bean noodles--A beauty on the outside, but this dish has absolutely no flavor, surprisingly. You'd expect such a thick, hearty looking sauce with thick cuts of meat to be brimming with flavor, but no, not at all. A little salt and a spicy kick would've made this one acceptable. This dish was barely touched.
Steamed veggie dumplings--I did enjoy this one. While the dumplings were huge, it was simply flavored with the taste of ginger and mushrooms. I still find it weird how big and loose they were though. Not your average dumpling.
Two vegetarian dishes--I don't quite remember the names of the dishes, but these had good flavor. Very goopy and saucy though, which I suppose is very typical of restaurant Chinese food.
The service:
So no one really cares about the service, but seriously, it was pretty awful. We were served our first dish at 40 minutes, and two of orders were forgotten. We started at 5, ended at 7, with our last order coming in 1.5 hours after we sat. Not a good experience even if one were to like the food, no? Also, it's extremely irritating to have waiters constantly distracted by the line outside while taking your orders. Very rude.
However, I do see why this restaurant would draw a lot of people in. The food, while not to my taste, does have its audience. Mediocre food, terrible service. -
Review from Monkey T.
Los Angeles, CA
1/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Hot damn!!! This place is a real treat if you are in the mood for chicken wings and some good Chinese staples.
The Black Bean Noodles were a bit strange and chewy but went well with everything else. I'll be bock!!! -
Review from Stephanie B.
South San Francisco, CA
12/19/2011
2500+ reviews, what do I have to add that hasn't been said already?
YES, the wings are bomb. Crispy, sweet, tangy, finger-linkin good. It's an addiction worth $10 for about 10 wings.
If you don't like chicken, they have Fried Dry Beef (same flavors as the chicken wings, but in beef form). The chicken is better, but the beef is good just cus it has that same delicious sweet crispiness.
DON'T get both the chicken and beef. Too much of the same flavor = food coma for days.
Also, their combination fried rice is hella legit. Perfect flavor, not greasy. I loved it.
But at the end of the day, it's all about their chicken wangs.Listed in: bay area, eat here!
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Review from Constance C.
East Bay, CA
12/30/2011
Kimchi. Always comes free, love me some freebies! Super yummy and delicious but also packs a punch!
Dry Fried Green Beans. So good! I could eat this everyday, way to make veggies taste delicious. The stronger flavors of the sauce worked well with the natural flavor of the green beans, the green beans neutralized the flavors a bit. Just the right amount of nommy sauce and flavor with the springy greenness of green beans.
Dry Fried Chicken Wings. This is by far my most favoritest dish here ever! I could eat this everyday too! I love how crispy and sweet the chicken wings are, plus the honey and sugar in the sauce make it skin slightly chewy. It's super well-flavored and uber nommy! I've had both the dry fried chicken wings and the wet fried before but I've never been able to tell the difference, if someone knows please enlighten me because I'm literally dying to know...
Potstickers. This was alright, not my fave for sure. It's just pork and lettuce and stuff inside. Didn't really think it was anything special nor anything special to write home about.
The waits can be super long so come on a rainy day or a random time and you'll definitely get a table.
5 stars for nommy chicken wings and green beans that keep me craving em!
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Review from Mark L.
Los Altos, CA
Updated - 1/13/2012
If you have read other reviews (and my previous one)... after all these years, I still can't find anything better than their chicken wings. During Christmas time, I went there again and found out those special chicken wing comes in nuggets! Say hey! Great news for lazy bum like me. No more bone chewing (My sons both agreed).
Interesting enough, my son really like the chicken fried rice. I'd like to recommend it as well since it does some how taste different and taste pretty good... especially when freshly served. Must be the MSG.
The noodle is awesome! I've mentioned the noodle was average and frankly, the soup base is kind of average but the texture is awesome! I've been around to many noodle shops, this one has one of the best texture EVER! You know what I mean if you have tried it. Not soggy, in fact, kind of Al dente. I loved it!
Service is so bad... and the place is so busy... I just hope take out does taste as good. One thing I do want to point out, I've ordered these wings for take out a few times, ask them to put the sauce aside, so you can still toast up the chicken and heat the sauce at home... pour it in, just like fresh made.
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Review from Sher R.
Los Angeles, CA
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
A friend of mine raved about this hole in the wall in the Inner Sunset/Golden Gate Heights area of San Francisco.
The dry fried chicken is so good, that you can't stop eating it! I don't normally like sweet sauces, but theirs was exceptional! The recipe is online and my brother made it for Christmas, but it's never totally the same!
If you're ever in the area, try it, but be prepared to wait a bit for a table. We were there for a late lunch on a Sunday and the wait was no more than 30 minutes, which is not bad at all. With 4 kids, however, it feels twice as long! -
Review from Cindy W.
Rosemead, CA
12/13/2011
If you're an avid fan of chicken wings, then you should try San Tungs famous wings. But everything else here is just ok.
I do admit, their Chicken Wings were delicious when I ate them... HOWEVER, I did have to wait 45 min for a table so by the time I had them I was starving. Out of the things we ordered, the few dishes that I can remember having were the chicken wings, shrimp dish, string beans, and dumplings. As I said, the Chicken wings were pretty tasty, but the shrimp dish and string beans tasted very similar and the dumplings were whatevers. The majority of their dishes are on the tasty (Salty) side, so if you don't eat too much white rice like me, then you'll find their dishes on the salty side.
True, this is your typical Chinese joint - the service wasn't exceptional, but they were fast and they were competent. It's a bit of a tight squeeze if you go with a big party so do expect to be cozy. Parking is similar to a lot of other place in San Francisco - street parking and hard to find but not impossible.
I'd come here again with friends, but I wouldn't be the one to request it. -
Review from Michelle G.
San Francisco, CA
12/22/2011
On the hunt for some delicious Chinese food? Well look no further- love this restaurant! But, be sure to come with time to wait... I have never actually come when this place wasn't completely packed (which in my opinion says a lot about how great it is).
You get big portions and prices are very very reasonable. When you come, the chicken wings are an absolute must order! -
Review from Lili T.
Fresno, CA
1/29/2012
Yummy food all around. Had the pot stickers, string beans, chicken wings, dumplings and some noodle dish. All excellent. Served with kimchee
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Review from Sung C.
San Francisco, CA
12/16/2011
This is a very interesting place for serving the unique chinese-korean cuisine which only can be found in Korea.
Their signature dishes are chicken wings and dried black bean noodles. they are quite tasty and close to authentic.
I would love to try other dishes next time! -
Review from Christine Y.
San Francisco, CA
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I can't believe how CROWDED this place gets! Be prepared to wait...
The main items to get here are the chicken wings and string beans. The potstickers are pretty good, but I wouldn't say it's my favorite item (a little too meaty and not enough of the dough to go around). Dry noodles (zha jiang mian) and soup-y noodles are good, but I don't think the noodles are hand-made. Home-made kimchi was surprisingly spicy, but good.
