Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Last Drop Tavern, Sool Bar and Lounge and Royal Exchange, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
San Francisco's historic Chinatown offers a surprising variety of affordable fried chicken options that cater to every craving for crispy, golden-brown comfort. You can enjoy classic American preparations at neighborhood staples like The Bird, Mel's Drive-In, Last Drop Tavern, and Royal Exchange, or opt for the fragrant Thai-style poultry at Rooster and Rice. This curated selection highlights the best budget-friendly spots in the area where flavor and value take center stage.
9 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in Chinatown | Top Cheap Spots
- Last Drop Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- Sool Bar and Lounge · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Royal Exchange · rated 4/5: American.
- The Bird: American.
- Biscuits & Blues: American.
- Mel's Drive-In: American.
- Lao Table: Thai.
- Schroeder's Restaurant: German.
- Rooster and Rice: Thai.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
