Best Chinese Restaurants in Sunset
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
San Tung
Definitive SF dry-fried wing technique with lightning-fast kitchen.
Notable Picks
#1
San Tung
8.5
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Home of SF’s cult dry-fried chicken wings—crackly, sweet-savory, and peppery—backed by a fast-moving Chinese menu. Locals line up for half-orders to sample both dry and sauced styles, plus easy shareables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry-fried chicken wings, Wet wings (sweet-savory glaze), Cold noodles with peanut-sesame sauce
What Makes it Special: Definitive SF dry-fried wing technique with lightning-fast kitchen.
#2
Mr Szechuan
8.4
Spicy-leaning Sichuan spot known for late-night hours and a broad menu that runs from dry-fried wings to numbing hot pots. Locals hit it after games or work for bold flavors and quick service well past midnight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chongqing Spicy Chicken, Boiled Fish with Chili Oil (Shui Zhu Yu), Dry-Fried Green Beans
What Makes it Special: Open until 1am with true Sichuan heat and depth.