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Shanghainese · Hayes Valley · $$
Plump, pan‑fried bao with a crispy bottom and a burst of juicy broth inside
BBQ · The Castro · $$
Crispy, golden waffle-cut fries that are the perfect sidekick to any sandwich on the menu.
Middle Eastern · Duboce Triangle · $$
Crispy whole-fried fish brightened with fresh herbs and red onion
Vietnamese · Civic Center · $
New American · Hayes Valley · $
Southern‑style fried thigh on brioche with chipotle yogurt, cabbage, pickled onions and herbs—crispy and tangy.
American · SoMa · $$
Golden-crisp tofu cubes that vegetarians order in addition to skewers.
New American · San Francisco · $$$$
Impeccably crispy fried artichoke hearts
South Indian · Japantown · $$$$
Crispy, street-style fried chicken seasoned with a complex blend of aromatic spices.
American · Potrero Hill · $
Chopped fried chicken, eggs, tater tots, cheese and Crackin’ sauce wrapped in a burrito—hearty and flavorful
Brunch · West of Twin Peaks · $$
A benedict on pillowy shokupan topped with fried soft‑shell crab and celery—rich, textural, and inventive.
Bar · Mission District · $$$
A deep-fried, umami-rich snack that serves as an ideal companion for rice wine.
Filipino · Tenderloin · $$$$
Fried mochi dessert that divides opinion—crispy and indulgent, but not for everyone.
New American · Mission District · $$$$
Savory, high-quality short-grain rice prepared with refined technique.
Chinese · Chinatown · $$$
Korean · Polk Gulch · $$$$
Late-night-style Korean fried chicken paired with caviar and Champagne, an SSAL signature indulgence.
Indian & South Asian · Mission District · $
Mediterranean · SoMa · $$
Crispy katsu-style chicken patty with spicy mayo, shredded cabbage, and carrot in warm lavash
Nepali & Himalayan · West Portal · $$
Fries tossed with fresh garlic and served with creamy tikka sauce, indulgent and savory
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Little Russia · $$
Glutinous rice tossed with savory mix-ins, mounded for sharing.
American · Hayes Valley · $
Sweet potato fries dusted with sugar and honey—sweet and crisp.
French · Inner Sunset · $
Buttermilk‑fried chicken filet with spicy coleslaw on a French roll—juicy, crunchy, and well‑balanced
Sushi & Omakase · Mission District · $$$
Crispy-bottomed gyoza filled with seasoned ground pork.
Sichuan · Central Richmond · $
Thai · Tenderloin · $
Southern & Soul Food · Financial District · $$$$
Fried chicken wing stuffed with andouille dirty rice - a riff on chicken-and-rice.
New American · Mid-Market · $$$$
Shanghainese · West of Twin Peaks · $$
Puffy pan-fried buns with pork-y soup inside
Sushi & Omakase · Lower Haight · $$$$
Nepali & Himalayan · West of Twin Peaks · $$
Crispy chicken with a spiced yogurt sauce—crunchy coating with a tangy, creamy dip
Thai · Inner Sunset · $$
Crispy, golden fried chicken with bold southern Thai spices — crunchy exterior giving way to juicy, well-marinated meat
American · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Crispy fries dusted with parmesan, the unexpected hit of the menu.
Italian · Mission District · $$$
Castelvetrano olives stuffed with braised oxtail, breaded and fried.
Mexican · Dolores Heights · $$
Tempura‑fried fish with pico de gallo, slaw and habanero aioli—crispy, tangy, and well‑balanced
Mission Bay · $
Ultra-crisp fried chicken sandwich with house sauce.
American · Crocker-Amazon · $$
Crispy wings glazed in spicy chili garlic oil with cool scallion ranch for dipping
Vietnamese · Outer Richmond · $
American · Mission District · $
Two fried eggs with Applewood smoked bacon, crispy hash browns, American cheese, cherry peppers, and ketchup on a French roll -- East Coast morning perfection
Crispy fried chicken with poached eggs and hollandaise on an English muffin.
American · Outer Richmond · $$
Cajun-seasoned wild shrimp with all the Creole accompaniments, served over rice — the signature dish that keeps regulars coming back for decades.
Thai · Japantown · $$$$
Catfish soaks up mango salad juices, course standout.
New American · North Beach · $$$$
Crispy fried chicken with a spicy-sweet chili glaze — addictive bar snack that punches above its weight
Bar · Union Square · $$$
Bistro-style steak frites; a heartier option on the bar menu.
New American · Western Addition · $$$
Burrata with crispy butter beans and Yerena Farms strawberries — a seasonal fixture.
New American · Dogpatch · $$$
Crispy, golden-fried chicken known for its crunch and savory flavor.
American · Embarcadero · $$
Wild rockfish sandwich on Acme milk bread with lime, cucumber, and carrot-and-ginger-cabbage slaw.
Latin American & Caribbean · Lower Nob Hill · $$$
Comforting fried rice studded with house‑made spam, kimchi and cured egg yolk—savory and nostalgic
Shanghainese · Central Richmond · $$
Chewy sliced rice cakes wok-tossed with cabbage, pork, and a kiss of soy — pure Shanghai comfort
American · Stonestown · $$
Super‑crispy, well‑seasoned fries—especially the cheddar and sour‑cream variants stand out
New American · Mission District · $$$
Side of fries—some reviews note they can be limp or undercooked
Southern & Soul Food · Potrero Hill · $$
Well-salted, juicy buttermilk-brined fried chicken; available as bucket for takeout.