Capital Restaurant, San Francisco, California Restaurant Details

Food:

Came here with two friends last night, on the recommendation of Veasna H to try their chicken wings. The three of us ended up getting their:

* Chicken Wings - Unlike other wings in the city, these are of the dry fried, unsauced variety, seasoned primarily with salt and peppers. Tasty, albeit a bit dry from being fried too long.

* Egg Tofu w/ Special Meat Sauce - Not entirely sure why this was under the vegetarian section, but, basically, lightly fried egg-covered silken tofu discs, topped with meat sauce. Not bad, but a bit on the bland side, and not as spicy as the waitress hinted at.

* Oxtail Clay Pot - First off, this was served in a metal bowl, not a clay pot. Secondly, the meat was surprisingly fatty. Aside from that though, this dish was pretty tasty.

All in all, about what one would expect of Chinese food, in a fairly clean and spacious restaurant. Service was also much better than you normally find in this part of town. Cash only, so come prepared.

***Accessibility Info***

Venue - A medium sized restaurant that opens up towards the back, but is a little more narrow up front due to the counter seating. When full, people will likely have to scoot or get out of their seats for you to pass.

Bathroom - Didn't check them out.

Food:

Going to Chinatown, one would think the must-try foods are the dimsums and baos, which it is. In addition, add to the must-try list the famous salt and pepper fried chicken wings at the Capitol Restaurant.

The crunchy exterior of the skin is executed splendidly that when you bite in, there is the crunch sound one wants to hear, textured crunchy fried chickens done exactly how it should be done. This is a must-order food along with your entree.

Food:

I come here for one thing....the Capital Chicken Wings! It's a dried fried chicken with with salt, pepper, green onion, and jalapeno (probably a lot of msg too) that is made when ordered so it comes out extra crispy. The are so juicy and flavorful I ended up eating a whole order on my own the other day. I felt bad for a bit, but then realized I didn't have to share anyways.

Also, while waiting for the wings, I noticed that the staff here was relatively friendly and attentive for a Chinese restaurant. Sure you might still need to wave your arms or yell a bit, but they seem to notice right away and seem eager to assist.

I tried the chow fun with gravy once, i think it was good....but then I had more chicken wings!

Food:

One of the best places to eat salt and pepper chicken wings (or at least, i think so, heh). I always order the chicken wings when i come here. It's best to eat it fresh and hot. the environment is ok. They also have the usual traditional chinese food as well as some american food.

Food:

I barely ate anything so would not be credible to review the quality of the food, but others going together thought it was quite good. A typical Chinatown restaurant, the food seemed somewhat authentic, decor barely mention-worthy, cheap price, slow and unmindful service.