San Diego, CA

For Chicken Wings in San Diego, the local food press points to Royal Mandarin, OB Noodle House & Sake Bar, and Shank & Bône. Picks from San Diego Magazine, updated June 2026.

Editor’s picks

Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in San Diego Magazine. Updated June 2026.

Royal Mandarin · National City

Troy Johnson's #1: crispy, seasoned wings with an audible crunch and fresh green onions.

Wok-fried wings in chiles and peanut sauce, crunchy and moist with a golden-brown finish.

Shank & Bône · North Park

Vietnamese-style wings balancing sweet and savory with fish-sauce umami.

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.

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