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For four star Asian, try San Tung No. 2 in San Francisco. Here's a place to get good food. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place is good for groups.
Faux orchids and faded red Tsingtao paper lanterns minimally decorate this brightly lit dining room. Consistently buzzing with local noodle addicts, the cacophonous space makes conversation nearly impossible....
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NEVER been disappointed here Dried Fried Chicken Wings
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Typical chinese place. Although, I have to admit they are more authentic than most because they serve pai dan (perserved egg) and pig ear. I think it is way to hyped up. Chicken wings were not worth…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My review here is based solely on the singular item I had the good fortune to sample; and doesn't take into account the service or the restaurant facility itself (I had take-out for lunch) or any of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say it's PACKED. Last Sat., we, party of 6, signed wait list at 8pm, guess what, we got seats at 8:40pm. We order dumpling, beef noodle and the must-have-chicken-wing. They tasted good and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm chinese but i don't really check out chinese restaurants unless i'm with my parents. they're the ones who know what to order and how to order it all correctly. i do, however, frequent San Tung.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in SF. My roommate introduced me to this place and i fell in love with their dry fried chicken. After that time, I've been introducing everyone to this place and they all loved…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can stand the wait, you'll be rewarded with a fantastic meal at this crowded, packed joint that has probably the best homemade chinese noodles in the city. Personal favorites: dry black bean…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good dishes but it is not worth the wait. The service was nice, so how I got bumped up on their wait list. I just asked if I can go next, and he said sure. I do not like how their wait…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting a lot from the dry fried chicken wings and I didn't think they would live up to the hype but surprisingly they did!! I took an expensive cab ride from union square to this place just…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A solid 3-start Chinese restaurant, but certainly not one of the best in town. Decent food, decent prices, OK atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best Original Dry Fried Chicken! Their dumplings are also delicious! Overall pretty much everything on the menu is awesome! Beware of the long line outside of the restaurant!
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WAY too packed all the time but the food makes up for it. They serve the best fried chicken wings I've ever eaten, even better then my moms! Even if I was on a really strict diet, I would break it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went there for the first time about a month ago. YOU GOTTA GET THE CHICKEN WINGS!! other than that, the food was excellent. the wait is worth it. TRY IT!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite Chinesse dig in the city!
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here for their famous chicken wings. After that day, I think I'm in love with the wings. Wings... wings.. wings..Crisp, juicy, tender, savory, chicken wings. It was orgasmic. 4 stars…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been going to this restaurant since the original one was still open near 24th Avenue. Great neighborhood spot, but lines can get ridiculous (remember to sign-up on the chalk board when you arrive or…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am taking off a star because I always have to wait. BUT I keep returning even though I always have to wait. This is pretty huge because I hate waiting! :) The dumplings are great, but the chicken…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new to San Francisco and found this restaurant by accident. There was a line outside. I had to wait a while with my friend for a table, but the food was just amazing! The BEST and freshest…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...I have never been to a chinese restaurant that was so packed, and had hella folks waiting for a table. I don't like waiting for a table if I'm hella hungry but I read their reviews on how good…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM YUM! I love this place. Their dry fried chicken is delicious!! My friend and I come here with an empty stomach and leave full as all hell. Just between the two of us, we'll order potstickers,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I would ding a restaurant for slow service AND I love San Tung's food too much to even do that. Food can sometimes take a while to get to the table and the wait is almost always long. (Make…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best rajogi (fried chicken wings) ever. Hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since everyone's probably written a good review about this place. I'm just going to comment on the MuShu Chicken and the Vegetarian Pot Stickers.They are both soooooooo delicious. You can't even…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm... I love coming to this place.... I want some NOW!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Darn. I didn't get to try to fried chicken because I read these reviews after the fact, but I have to say their Tangsuyook (deep fried pork in a sweet and sour sauce) is the best I've ever had. Their…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
crispy chicken wing with garlic, ginger and roasted red peppers with a nice hint of honey. wow!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, the dried fried chicken is yummy, though they weren't exactly "dry". Had some sorta sauce, but it was good. Dumplings were pretty good, but I think the ones at Hu Chiang Dumpling House in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Prepare yourself for a great down to earth chinese meal. San Tung is famous for its dried fried wings. Anyone who didn't stop here just because the light was on orders a plate of those…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
San Tung is probably my favorite Chinese restaurant. Their dried fried chicken wings (which i'm sure everyone has commented on) are the best!!! The soups, noodles, and dumplings are so delicious as…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's been said 700 times too many but... dried fried chicken wings= flavorful orgy in my mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay! so they are super busy and sometimes it's difficult to flag a waiter down but their chicken wings are so gooooooooooooooooood!!!!!!!!!! i think i'm in love! i want some now! gimmie gimmie!…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a bunch of girlfriends on a Friday night. One girl had to show up at 5PM to reserve the table. This place gets packed really fast on a Friday night. We came with a big appetite for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great chinese food - better than anything you'll find in chinatown. Only con is that it's a bit of a drive for those of us who a) live downtown b) live outside of SF. they're known for their
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone ALWAYS talks about the Dried Fried Chicken Wings. Well, it deserves to be talked about. Perfect glaze, succulent and juicy. Just have endless wings with rice and call it a day. Best damn…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken wings Dumplings
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome wings, perhaps the best i've had. despite the long wait and rude service - it's worth it for the wings alone.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do love Wing Stop, but San Tung's chicken wings are the wings I would choose to eat for the rest of my life if given the choice. Soooooo sweet and juicy! With rice, it's what God must eat. With…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Chinese restaurant that really hits a home run with it's dishes. It's not much of a secret amongst native bay area residents, so expect a bit of a line if you are trying to get some food at main…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Garlic. That's pretty much the major ingredient in most of their dishes. Don't get me wrong, garlic can be good. But, OMG, the amount they use in some dishes is staggering. Better be careful if…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dry Fried Chicken Wings. You heard they're good right? Well go find out if hundreds of people are lying. They are so perfect. While here I also had some green beans and some beef dish that weren't as…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got to have the dry fried chicken wings, pork dumplings, pork chow mein with hand-pulled noodles, dry fried flounder (i forgot what they name of this is on the menu), five spice beef noodles, hot &…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am sitting at home, semi-itching (I am semi-allergic) from the shrimp and chive dumplings right now....but it was well worth it. Seriously.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come here...i am STUFFED and beyond satisfied. Go early, expect greasy BUT totally delish Chinese food and wear expandable pants
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what's all the fuss about...It's just alrite to me.. that famous chicken wings...it's OK....
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
bomb chicken wings, but the wait is banana's. the homie's and i were planning to eat there on a sunday night. we were hoping that the lines would be short since it was a sunday. wrong! got there. we…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
San Tung is the bomb! Easily the best Chinese food I've had in the City. Most of the dishes I've had there are outstanding, a few have just been "great". The portions are huge and the prices are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 Stars My friend took me here recently for dinner but the wait was killer. I am pretty impatient when it comes to waiting in line to sit down so I always make reservations or go when the restaurant…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Chinese/Korean food! I love these kinds of restaurants, they always combine the best of both worlds. Pros:
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely go for the chicken wings. the other dishes we ordered were mediocre.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is ok.... nothing to write home about. I've ordered the deep fried chicken wings/drumstick and shrimp and they were just ok. It's just regular deep fried chicken and shrimp with spicy…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone else said the wings are pretty good. Then again I can't really think of a time I had bad wings at a restaurant other then the cold dry wings you eat at some buffets. I can't really say…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dry Fry Chicken Wings: Amazing, order more! Cold Noodles: Fresh noodles, awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome wings. I usually order a bunch and I get them in a foil container and take them over and share with friends. See I'm that dude that will come over and actually bring something good. I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here since i was but a child. I remember the day my cousin threw a hissy fit and locked herself in the bathroom in this restaurant. I was enjoying my dumplings, fried chicken, and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only good thing about this place are the chicken wings. On the menu there are dry and wet chicken wings, but when you order chicken wings, the waiters automatically assume you want the wet chicken…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're lucky and you come here early or late enough during the day, you will not have to wait for an hour for a table. During the weekday, you can make it on time for their great lunch specials…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had good food at a Chinese/Korean restaurant in SOOOO long. I LOVED THIS PLACE!!!! Of course you gotta get the dry fried chicken wings. They were soooooooooooo amazing! I love how when you…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never get tired of this place. I love their chicken wings and dumplings. Even with their long lines and bad parking, these two dishes are worth the trip. I also like their string beans and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Holy shit this place is popular. We didn't get seated till 9 (after an hour plus wait in the cold outside, because it was packed with people waiting inside). I didn't want to believe the hype on the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THEIR CHICKEN WINGS!!! I've tried my fair share of chicken wings, and I have to say hands down, San Tung makes THE BEST wings in my book. It's sweet, crunchy, and also has a kick of spice in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yea, chicken wings are da bomb....do kids still use that word? The only bad part about this place is the wait, but the string beans, pork dumplings and of course the chicken wings all worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd bet 90% of patrons would have difficulty distinguishing San Tung from Panda Express in a blind taste test. If your wildest dream is to have your dinner taste like ginger candy, then let San Tung…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone has mentioned, the fried chicken wings are awesome. I also like the potstickers - those two are my staples when I come here. But the service... not so much! Besides the long wait, the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly I've only had the fried chicken wings to go. It's worth the chicken wings alone. The flavor is a good combination of sweet and savory. The sauce is more on the sweet side, so if you don't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets a solid 4 stars for their wings! 5 Stars because It's cool that their Northern Chinese Food is differentiated from other Chinese Foods. I hate it when people say, let's get some…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
definitely worth a visit. no frills, quality chinese food. don't expect great service, but expect great chicken wings and a quick pace.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! Except for the long wait but they do take reservations for a big table 8 plus. But this place is a must try. I use to go almost every weekend and recently went back after…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Chinese restaurant, hands down. First place I hit whenever I'm back in SF. The wings and dumplings are fine, but I strongly suggest trying other things on the menu. Dry fried shrimp, mapo tofu…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes it pays to know people. You dont have to wait in line.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I was really amazed at how good the food is here. I was recommended this place by a friend, and now I know why. We ordered the dry friend chicken wings (wet), and man it was amazing. I'm not a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I've ever tasted chinese food that I can say that it is really really good. I've never been a big fan of chinese food much. When I have it its either really bad or good, but never…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't wait to try their famous wings!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its a no brainer and an obvious choice when you go there but order the dry fried chicken. Its scrumdidlyumptious!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i dont know why they have the 1 hr wait... their food is hella greasy and the prices aint cheap... 1 star for their secret san tung sauce that goes on their wings and fish
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nobody is lying about the dry fried chicken (dry), I don't get the wings, I get the diced, but I'm sure they are equally delicious either way It wouldn't make sense to go and not try it!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Poor service...rude waiters, and the wait is too long, especially if you're a "long nose" who is not a regular!
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I always drive by this place and it's always pack So I suggested this place for my friends birthday
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. Ok I admit...the food is good. Not great, just good. If it weren't for their wings I probably wouldn't ever go there. It's definitely not worth the hour average time wait and that's not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dry diced fried chicken... that is all that you need to know... that junk is the BOMB (wow, did I really just type that). Portion was big enough to get me through lunch and dinner... its an indulgence…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dry fried chicken wings, dry fried chicken wings, dry fried chicken wings. Maybe if I say it three times, those wings will appear whenver I want just like Beetlejuice did. Seriously, there should be…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome! the only drawback is the fact that you might have to wait for an hour for a table. It's sooo small and packed in there.! however, the food is well worth the wait. my bf and i go…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yeah, it's k&c food. yeah it's edible. is it worth the line, or the wait? definitely no.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the better Chinese joints in SF that is not in Chinatown. House of Nan King, eat your heart out. KKan poong gi is the shizzle! The pan fried pot stickers was also pretty good. But I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
boyfriend and i took a couple of out of town guests here on the recommendation of brother. he's never been but has wanted to try based on rave reviews from friends. got there at 6pm on a sunday, not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars!!!!! This fine establishment is amazing! I've been going here since I was in high school (back in the late 90's) when this restaurant was next to Baskin Robbins on the corner of 24th &…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
chicken wings, you're so sweet, the sugary coating sticks to my teeth!
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge portions, fresh ingredients, friendly staff, diverse menu, did I say huge portions? The pot stickers were the size of footballs (well, those mini pastel nerf ones from the 80s) Oh and the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the shit. My favorite Chinese food in the city and it just happens to be down the block from me. Start with the dry fried chicken and then everything else won't matter. In fact, order…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to San Tung's for the first time with some peeps that are heavily in the know about it. They knew what time to go and what to order. Since there's 650 reviews, I don't need to rehash the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a recent resident of the foggy and cold Sunset district. I heard about this restaurant from my ex girlfriend. Her first comment, " You gotta try their dry chicken wings!" To be honest, since…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
San Tung and their famous garlic fried chicken! The first time was the best. Then it got old. I love the blackbean sauce noodle aside from the chicken wings. Although they raised the prices…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dry Fried Chicken Wings Peanut Noodles
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly restaurant in my opinion, but if you're looking to go there for dinner, chances are you'll probably have to wait in line or write your name on a clipboard., unless you go early enough and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
beside the long wait (45min ) food was really yummy. I like the chicken wings, cabbage pork dumping...etc
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
656 reviews? are you serious?! wow. But anyway, I used to come here A LOT. Basically 5 out of 7 days in a week.. no joke. That was back in my middle school days though. The food was great and we were…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had reservations for a large party. Checked in 10 min early but didn't get seated until 20 min after our reservation. Didn't get food until 45 min after our reservation. Also forgot to bring us 2…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
