Top Chicken dishes in San Francisco

Succulent breaded chicken with melted cheese and red sauce — hearty comfort food that punches above its weight class.

Grilled chicken in a creamy, aromatic tomato‑based gravy with sautéed peppers and onions

Buttermilk-brined chicken crisped under a broiler, served with savory house-made sauces.

Bite‑sized fried chicken—crispy and savory, a solid snack while working

Crispy, ribbon‑folded chicken skin that crackles with every bite

Breaded chicken cutlet that spills out savory quesillo‑poblano mix when sliced

Crispy, bite-sized chicken pieces buried in a mountain of dried red chilies and peppercorns.

Slow‑poached chicken in soy sauce, deboned except wings, with ginger chutney dip

Crispy fried chicken with flavorful sauce—crispy and satisfying, though boiled chicken side was rubbery

Fresh chicken cuts from the butcher counter

Crispy, street-style fried chicken seasoned with a complex blend of aromatic spices.

Chopped fried chicken, eggs, tater tots, cheese and Crackin’ sauce wrapped in a burrito—hearty and flavorful

Classic Sichuan stir‑fry with chicken, peanuts, dried chilies and scallions in a savory, slightly spicy sauce

Soy‑marinated chicken over rice with garlic greens—tender and flavorful

Tender chicken skewers with rich peanut sauce and refreshing cucumber salad

Roasted‑jalapeño aioli‑dressed wings with a zesty tequila lime kick—spicy and fun

Crispy fried chicken tossed with a generous amount of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, delivering a potent kick.

Late-night-style Korean fried chicken paired with caviar and Champagne, an SSAL signature indulgence.

Hand‑pleated chicken dumplings, steamed to tender perfection and served with tangy tomato chutney

House pandesal-shaped brioche paired with a sisig-inspired chicken liver mousse.

Traditional Nepalese dumplings served submerged in a savory, spiced broth.

Nepalese dumplings with hemp seed and spicy tomato sauce, finished with dry hog plum (lapsi).

Steamed Nepali dumplings — a recurring standout that sets Nepa apart from typical NoPa Indian.

Classic Nepalese steamed dumplings; called best outside India by reviewers.

A signature Colombian corn cake, often served stuffed with braised meats and savory sauces.

Chicken cooked in caramel sauce with chili, garlic, ginger and mint leaf in a clay pot

Crispy katsu-style chicken patty with spicy mayo, shredded cabbage, and carrot in warm lavash

Crispy chicken tossed in bold South Indian spices with a light yogurt glaze

Korean-style fried popcorn chicken bites.

Himalayan noodle soup with chicken, vegetables, and warming spices.

House chicken soup with lemon and ginger

Yogurt‑marinated chicken over semolina couscous with vegetables and ras el hanout spices—hearty, aromatic, and filling

Comforting chicken paired with a delicate dumpling—one of the lighter, well‑balanced courses

Well‑seasoned five‑spice chicken with crisp veggies and soft‑crunchy bread

Chicken-filled soup dumplings.

Buttermilk‑fried chicken filet with spicy coleslaw on a French roll—juicy, crunchy, and well‑balanced

Chicken marinated in classic Vietnamese spices served on a crisp baguette.

Crispy‑skinned chicken with bright kale and elderberry jus poured tableside

Breaded fried chicken cutlet with soup and rice—comforting and filling

House-made pate served with bread

Juicy, hearth‑roasted chicken with garlic, grilled lemon, sea salt and Calabrian chili—rustic and satisfying

Large, crunchy thigh pieces—more like Korean‑style fried chicken than bite‑size popcorn

Dry-fried wings seasoned with Prubechu pork spice.

Creamy chicken sandwich with pesto and avocado layered on crisp Dutch‑crunch bread

Steamed dumplings filled with savory spiced chicken, noted for their authentic Himalayan flavor profile.

Fried wings dusted with spicy-and-sour rice powder seasoning.