Capital Restaurant

📍 Chinatown 💰 $ 🍽️ Chinese

The Verdict

"The salt and pepper chicken wings are some of the best in the city"

What you need to know

What to Order

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings: The long-running signature. Deep-fried, then wok-tossed with salt and a healthy amount of jalapeños. Light, slightly puffy skin. No sauce.
Vinegar Sauce Spareribs: Tender ribs in a sweet-tart glaze.
Egg Tofu with Spicy Meat Sauce: Silken tofu under a savory pork sauce.

The full menu is large. Order family-style with a group to cover more of it.

The Room

Cash only. No cards. Service is fast. Generous portions, low prices, packed during lunch and dinner.

Practical Info

Price: Most dishes under $20
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: None
Address: 839 Clay Street
Getting there: A short walk from the 1 California or 30 Stockton bus lines. Montgomery BART is about 10 minutes uphill.

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