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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in San Diego Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Royal Mandarin · National City
Troy Johnson's #1: crispy, seasoned wings with an audible crunch and fresh green onions.
OB Noodle House & Sake Bar · Ocean Beach
Wok-fried wings in chiles and peanut sauce, crunchy and moist with a golden-brown finish.
Buffalo wing star · Clairemont
Mexican-influenced Buffalo-style wings; the mango-habanero is the order.
City Dragon · North Park
Spicy Dragon Wings in a golden-brown, crispy batter with green onions and peppers.