Hot Sauce and Panko

I now go out of my way to make it to this place when I’m in town. And I mean multiple times! Love their wings, don’t ever change!

A gem in the city! Our family is in the city for five days but we ordered take out from here twice. Try to order early as they tend to run out the popular flavors. Our favorite is Green and Big Bay.

A couple of friends and I had stop by for some delicious chicken and waffles. We order, sit down, wait for our orders and their was one mistake we got one order of wings hot rather then the «bacon wrapped bourbon molasses» I went on to explain the situation and the cashier decided to start arguing with me. I told perhaps it was a miscommunication between the cashier and my friend. She took it back to the owner I’m guessing because 30 sec later the owner comes out and starts saying we are not replacing your order, no refunds, & to get out NOW
He is the guy in the peach shirt. If my review was just on the waffles and the «Chris’s» flavor chicken wings it would be a solid 5. But unfortunately this was my worst customer service experience.

Went there by raving reviews by friends but was disappointed. Waffle was nothing special completely plain waffle (thought maybe something would be special about the waffle) then the long waited chicken wings… WAY too much sauce !!! And sauce was nothing special either … Wings were nothing special either I like the wings cooked thoroughly and crispy but wings were bread too much and didn’t taste all that special. Won’t be going back
Also the restaurant is so small hard to get in and get around … Nowhere to sit either
Teriyaki sauce was way too sweet and too much sauce K

It was a cold SF afternoon, colder than usual. I longed to cure a Sakai bomb hangover I had acquired the night before. I had lost count of how many drinks I partook in, but by the amount of loose change on my nightstand and the banging between my ears, I don’t think I wanted to know. My main priority was to fix what had already been done.
I headed out into the breaking fog, traveled up a stretch of road called Great Highway. I just wanted a bite to eat, let the ocean breeze wash through the car windows. I didn’t care where I was headed.
I found myself waiting for a red light in the Presidio. At the cross streets of Hungry and Nauseous, I felt the urge to stop for even the least of tantalizing cuisines.
I took a random guess, and I stumbled into an unassuming wing shop, Hot Sauce and Panko. It immediately felt like home. The warm air from the deep fryers and waffle irons made the room feel cozy, the smell of butter and waffles melted inside me. Hot sauce bottles lined the shelves from floor to ceiling, and my imagination began to run wild. I ordered the Ultra Goliath Chicken Sandwich, and sat my aching head against a cold window pane.
When they called me to my order, I found myself awoken from the senses, hypnotized by the sounds and smells emanating from behind the counter. I looked in the red-​lining of the basket before me and saw what was a truly beautiful monstrosity. I asked the woman behind the counter, «Miss, I only ordered one sandwich.»
«It is one sandwich,» she replied.
Encouraged by the portion size, I found myself taking new risks, sitting at the outdoor dining area, basking in the city’s newly acquired sunlight.
To take a bite of this behemoth, it was beyond my expectations. The interchange of the softly baked waffle and savory, breaded chicken was met with an Asian-​style slaw that dripped down a sweet and spicy nectar. The simplicity and home-​style feel of the plate was enough to put my palette in a place all too close to heaven.
I left the unassuming wing shop with a full stomach. I knew that I would return again when circumstances might arise. I rode back home with the windows rolled up so I could embrace the warm food baby inside my content stomach.

4 – 4.5, but knocking off a star because of their hours.
Why do they close so early??? 7PM may have been fine for their previous quiet section of Clement street location, but around here, I really wish they’d stay open at least another hour so I could get some winner winner chicken dinner. 7PM is really early for a lot of us in the area — practically right in the middle of the dinner rush. Yeah, we can call in and pick up right at 6:55 (or even worse, drop in at 6:55), but that doesn’t feel very nice — nobody likes getting a bunch of work dumped on them at the end of the day, not to mention the chance of running out wings/​etc for the day.
Food-​wise:
— Like everyone else has mentioned, the wings are really damn good: juicy, tender, well flavored, great variety, with a nice crispy exterior. I don’t need to reiterate the other 700+ reviews.
— The fish & chips was meh — not bad, but nothing special. Fish is logically panko breaded and fried, not battered like UK style fish and chips. Lime + tartar sauce included. Wedge fries were also meh. Just like fish at a steakhouse is usually meh.
— The Goliath waffle sandwich firstly is really thick (phrasing), just under 2.5″, so you need to squish it down a bit to fit in a non-​pornstar mouth. The chicken «kara-​age» used in here is much closer to fried chicken tenders than traditional karaage’s lighter coating and seasoning. Not bad, just not what was expected. As a whole though, this sandwich felt a bit dry and bland. There is some sauce/​slaw in there, but not enough to offset the amount of chicken+waffle. Was I supposed to use syrup on it? Nothing was included in my takeout box. Maybe a creamier slaw might help.

Sometimes I wish I had a pitless stomach so I could try all the wings at Hot Sauce and Panko.
I visited their new location about a month ago and I still think about their wings. For all you first timers, I recommend Chris’s. It was exactly as I remembered– juicy, succulent wings with sweet and salty flavors.
The Korean Wings were good and tasted exactly how I imagined: chicken wings with gojuchang sauce. Nothing surprising and gave a good kick.
The only wings that I was iffy about were the Sticky Pepper Garlic wings. I wasn’t sure if they were burnt and the flavors didn’t stand out to me like Chris’s or the Korean wings did. Will definitely pass on this next time.
Tip: unless you like sweating while eating your wings, I suggest eating it outside or taking it to go.

This is quite an unassuming wing shop on a corner street in a residential neighborhood. It is quite small with only a couple of small tables, so most of the clientele consists of people from the neighborhood getting takeout orders. What really stands out is the huge rack of hot sauces. I’ve never purchased a bottle, but reading the comically amusing names on the bottles helps the time pass by while you wait for your order.
Hot Wings in House Buffalo Sauce:
spicy, buttery buffalo wings, yum.
Red Rooster (Sriracha Lime Cilantro):
delicious, but all the spicy wings were making my mouth go numb. After a few wings, I couldn’t tell which was which.
Thai Sweet Chili:
Most of the flavors are spicy, but of the spicy ones, this one seems to be one of the milder ones. Or perhaps, my mouth was still numb from the previous flavors, so I couldn’t tell.
Panko Parm — panko crusted parmesan with srirancho dip:
This is one of the only non-​spicy flavors of the menu. Thoroughly coated and fried in panko, and lightly dusted with parmesan, they also come with a sriracha/​ranch dip. As tasty as all the options are, this one is my favorite simply because I can chew on the chicken without taking swigs of milk every other bite.
I’d try some of the other flavors if they weren’t so spicy. I just can’t seem to handle spicy foods as well as I used to.
Everything is very affordable, around $ 6-​$ 8 for an order of wings. If you’re in the neighborhood, it is definitely a great place to pick up a few orders of wings to go, or get a large catering order, or a box of wings to to enjoy in the comfort of your home, in sweatpants, in front of the tv.

Ordered through postmates for fuel while watching the Game and was pleasantly surprised.
Really cool flavors and very flavorful! They definitely don’t skimp on the sauce either. We ordered the double hot buffalo wings and the old bay. I ended up liking the depth of flavor of the old bay a bit better. Would like to try the other flavors!
Also ordered fries and they were delicious, crispy, potato wedges – a bit paltry in the portion and no ketchup but tasty nonetheless.
One star off because about half the wings were fatty. They should trim the fat off before frying or buy more lean (frozen) wings.

Oh I love this place! Welcome to the neighborhood! They have every type of chicken wing to satiate any taste bud from sweet to savory and from spicy to not so. Go up and pick the type of wings that strike your fancy, and if you get the chicken waffle sandwich, they have a number of syrups and sauces to dip your yummy sandwich in. They give you a playful letter block to signify your order. They have two tiny stand up tables. If you’re lucky enough to snag one, otherwise, you’ll need to take it to go. I really like the «Lime» (fish sauce, lime) wings a lot so far, but I’m just beginning to go down the list of different types of wings. Try one, try them all, try them one at a time every time you go back to get a full taste of their menu. I’m going to!

I freaking love some good wings, and the wings were freaking good. We ordered Green (cilantro, jalepeno ginger sesame oil mix), Korean (house gochujang hot peppers), and Chris’s (honey salty crispy black pepper). All three are considered their top sellers, and they were all delicious. I generally don’t like too much pepper in my food, but I think Chris’s was my favorite out of the three. Honestly, it’s really hard to pick a favorite. The chicken was perfectly cooked throughout, not dry at all, and the outside was a good amount of crispy.
The place is very tiny. There are two tables-​for-​two inside and a table outside that can fit four people comfortably. We ended up taking our to-​go and eating it in the car. The kitchen is essentially open so you can see what’s going on back there. They have shelves stocked with a bunch of sauces that you can purchase. I’ve never seen so many sauces for wings in my life. The wait was fairly short with a few people in front of us. Finding parking is a tad bit difficult but no surprise there.
Really sad that I can’t find any wings like these in Texas. I can only dream of the day I return to Hot Sauce and Panko for more delicious wings.

For those who consider wings a core food group (I know there’s more of you out there, don’t lie), this is your heaven on Earth. The Outer Richmond location was a tough one to get to but now that it’s smack dab on Hyde & Jackson, it’s become a regular haunt.
Most of the flavors are wildly inventive and embrace fusion like no one’s business. Think ramen-​encrusted, sriracha, pesto, gochujang, etc. If you’re «waffling» (har dee har har), you can’t go wrong with Chris’s — honey black pepper, Green — jalapaneo & cilantro, and Lime — caramelized fish sauce. They’re on the smaller side as wings go but they pack a mighty flavor and are always beautifully crispy and juicy. The waffles and fries are more of a very quiet sidekick than anything else.
Tips:
— Order in via phone so it’s ready for you when you get there. The line gets ridiculous around lunch time and near EOD since they close pretty early.
— There’s nowhere to sit inside so plan to take it on the road.
— Take home one of the jaw dropping collections of unique hot sauces on the wall, the other half of their namesake.

Are they the best wings I’ve ever had? No, but they’re pretty solid. We had like 3 different flavors, and the waffles (yum).
They’d run out of fries, but somewhere in the back they had tots so we went for that. and those are bomb. I mean, you think you can’t mess up fried potato but people do screw it up all time. These tots were fried to perfection.
Annoying to have to wait sooooo long in this lil space but at least you don’t have to hoof it to the Richmond for these anymore.

Flavorful. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. What more can you ask for?
I tried the Parmesan Panko, Chris’ and Thai chicken wings with an extra waffle. I could not believe how crispy the crust was on the Parmesan Panko. It was crispy all around! Unlike some wings that get soggy on the side it was sitting on. Also, it paired perfectly with the ranch-​Sriracha sauce. PP was my personal favorite and every time I go back I will order again. Chris’ had a honey-​salty flavor and it was my family’s favorite flavor. I liked the Thai when I first bit into it but by my third wing, I was getting sick of the flavor and ended up not finishing that batch.
I ordered everything to go and was surprised that they were still crispy by the time I got home! Wow!

May have been the best chicken wings I have ever had! But maybe that’s not saying much as I really don’t go to chicken wing places… Other than BDubs. This little corner shop in SF is a teeny tiny space where basically you go in and order at the counter. Most people do take out and wait outside, but there are 2 standing tables if you want to eat immediately (which we opted to do). A little claustrophobic but it’ll get the job done.
I tried a whole bunch of wings but definitely recommend the green, ramen, and Korean. Waffles were OK. But personally I was a huge fan of the décor of hilarious posters/​paintings around the restaurant. And even though they seemed to be pretty busy, the orders still came out pretty fast.
Check this place out! You won’t be disappointed.

WINGS.
You don’t know how glad I am to hear that they moved locations. Not sure if it was true or not, but the Unilocal account for the old location said they used to only open two days a week 12−6pm. Who actually has time for that?! Anyways, I’ve heard people mention this place here and there, so let’s see what the fuss is about.
Came here around 5:30pm, and I expected it to be on the front of a busier street. Nothing much around except for a Craftsman & Wolves 2 blocks down. It’s a corner shop with literally no seating. There’s two small high tables inside, but they’re more for customers to chill and wait for their order to be ready for pickup. A really small store means it’s more of a to-​go type of business, but seriously, where is there to go nearby except for a couple of alright cafes? Service is quick, and what’s unique is that they give you a toy block instead of a number. So cool! They even advertise a lot of bottled sauce on standing racks to the side, assuming they use a majority of those in their recipe. 6 wings for about $ 6 a set. Must order each flavor as a set of 6, no adjustments.
FOOD
Korean: (⁵⁄₅) These wings were tasty! Wasn’t spicy really, but they’re better than a lot of wings out there. I like the fact that they garnish with a dash of sesame seeds on top. Makes it look a lot more appetizing.
Chris: (⁵⁄₅) MY FAVORITE WINGS. SWEET AND SAVORY. The sauce is light and peppery, and I just couldn’t get enough of these! These are on another level away from San Tung’s, so it’s not really comparable. Get these!
Thai: (⁵⁄₅) These were really good too! I love the sweet and sour chili sauce taste with a heavy scent of basil. Too good to pass up.
Man all there wings are so good that I just gotta try everything else!

Take out review.
Chris’ (Honey salty crispy black pepper) — ⁴⁄₅
Panko parmesan — ⁵⁄₅
Garlic bacon parmesan — ⁴⁄₅
Chicken waffle gravy open sandwich — ²⁄₅
Overall, «as good as it gets.»

Stopped by here late afternoon hoping to get some amazing fried chicken wings. The shop was super tiny with only 2 tables and a couple standing table outside. When you walk in, you’re greeted by an array of hot sauces.
I ordered a couple spicy ones and they were pretty tasty. I docked one star because for it being too sweet and not really that spicy.
Overall, great place to grab a quick bite. Definitely recommend!

Inner Richmond is a pretty testing distance to go for food. There was previously only restaurant that could get me to weather the trip out there, and that was San Tung. Hot Sauce and Panko has made that coveted list as one of those restaurants that are worthy of making the trek out to the other side of SF. Except soon, eastside San Franciscans rejoice, you won’t have to! They’re moving their beloved wings and waffles to Hyde and Washington very shortly.
Step in and there’s two tiny tables alongside an comprehensive wall of all the hot sauces you can probably get in America. Feel like getting your colon cleaned? There’s a hot sauce for that. Ever wondered what tequila hot sauce would do to your stomach and your liver? Now you can find out!
The menu selection is pretty straightforward; an assortment of piping hot wings smothered in various flavors, and waffle sandwiches. A supremely hangry friend of mine ordered the Ultra Goliath Waffle Sandwich and after witnessing first-​hand how their chicken did a 180 on his mood (okay, and because I stole a few bites), I decided to get an order of Chili Crunch wings despite not being hungry. Couldn’t finish them but I think if I was at fully-​fledged hanger levels I could have eaten 10 – 15 of them, they were that good.
On top of everything, the owner is such a nice and personable guy. The only thing better than a delicious fried chicken joint is a delicious fried chicken joint with great character.
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU GUYS IN NOB HILL!!!

We had these wings for the first time a few weeks ago. We ordered 2 types (sriratcha and another one I can’t remember)?to bring to a friend’s BBQ.
Both were made to order, but I don’t really care for these flavors. I may comeback f m n the area and try other types, but parking is pretty difficult in this part of town. Solid wings… just not my preference.

Came here today and boy was I excited to try the wings! I was amazed at how they were able to operate with such a small space. But they manage to do it and the wings were awesome!
We ordered the «Ramen» wings, the «Korean» wings and a side of potato wedges. I really liked the «Ramen» wings because of the decent crunch! I also liked how it comes with a wedge of lime which beefs up the flavor of the wings. The «Korean» wings were really satisfying as well. I’m excited to go back to try the other popular flavored! The wedges were a nice addition but I’ll probably get the waffles next time.
The place is really small so be ready to order your wings to go. We ate our order in the car because the two 2-​seat tables were taken up. There are also standing tables in front of the place but it was way too cold to be standing outside.

I saw my friend post photos from Hot Sauce and Panko, and I thought, «HOT WINGS?! I NEED TO GO THERE.» So I did. It was cold and rainy, which was not an entirely pleasant experience because there is minimal seating. Literally like six seats total. My boyfriend and I ordered our hot wings to-​go and took them home to eat. This place makes the ordering process quick and easy. Plus you can check out the impressive variety of hot sauces they have for sale on the shelves while you’re waiting.
We ordered three types of wings:
* Green (Cilantro Jalapeño Ginger Sesame Oil Spice Mix) — Pretty good, though I was not impressed. Then again my expectations were high for a recommended Top Seller, and I’m not exactly in love with anything cilantro-​flavored.
* Beer (Buffalo BBQ) — Cool twist on a regular buffalo wing. These were not too spicy or sweet.
* Chris’s (Honey Salty Crispy Black Pepper) — These were unexpectedly my favorite wings because I usually like super spicy wings. Perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors. Would recommend.
All the wings are very meaty, which gives you a huge bang for your buck. Again, it’s best if you can snag one of the seats inside because hot wings are best HOT, but otherwise take them home, break open some beers, and enjoy!

We came back for another round of wings and this time we decided to try some different flavors!
Last time, we ordered the Chris’s and Garlic Parm (mmmm all that bacon!) which were two solid flavors. This time, we ordered Green (which they ran out of last time) and Korean. Personally, I preferred CHRIS’S much better and I can def say that’s my fav so far!
My ranking of what we’ve tried so far:
1) Chris’s — A little on the sweeter side but sooooo good! It’s a «honey salty crispy black pepper» wing and all the flavors just come together so well!
2) Garlic Bacon Parm — All those bacon bits?! Bursting with garlic and parmesan flavor and overloaded with bacon. Definitely a crowd-​pleaser.
3) Korean — House Gochujang Hot Pepper. This wasn’t as spicy as I initially thought it was going to be, but it was alright.
4) Green — Cilantro Jalapeño Ginger Sesame Oil Spice Mix. I had high expectations for this! But was semi-​disappointed. I thought there was going to be a bigger kick from the jalapeño or something, but all I could really taste was the ginger and sesame oil (kinda?). More of a mellow wing.

These wings are HELLA good! Their hours are a bit odd, one time I was waiting in my car instead of going to their door saying «open, open, open». Didn’t want to seem annoying or creepy over some chicken wings LOL! But hot daaaaayyyyyyuuuummmm!!!
They open promptly at noon Wed-​Fri and close at 6pm, except on Sundays when they close at 5pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday, bizarre for an Asian place… whatever, it just means we get to crave it more. I’m totally addicted to their Goliath chicken waffle sandwich, which consists of chicken karaage with cabbage sriracha caramel and sushi sauce. It’s worth crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, and it’s worth trekking over from Outer Richmond. Their shelves are stocked with unique hot sauces to purchase, some I’ve never heard of. Of course they have «Slap Ya Mama» Cajun hot sauce, my kind of place. You’ll get a kick outta their witty signs, everyone needs a good laugh.
All their wings are tasty; however, they don’t let you mix them up… boo! This place is tiny, not enough tables/​seats for more than 5 people. Unless you want to stand outside, there are two tables. I’m craving their wings as I type this, too bad it’s a Tuesday. I will have to beat the rush after work to get here since they close at 6pm.

I start off by mentioning that I love chicken wings. Any time I can try a new wing place or just wings in general I most certainly take advantage of it. Now with that out of the way, this place has the best wings I have ever had. You’re probably thinking that’s a bold statement but after trying his place several times this place has become my all time favorite place for wings.
This place is a super hole in the wall place with tons of different sauces to try but being that I love spicy things I went with a 6 piece mango habanero. It’s no where near as spicy as the mango habanero from Buffalo Wild Wings or Wingstop, think more along the lines of Dominos. It’s has a nice kick, but really captures the sweetness from the mango. I definitely recommend this if you want a less spicy flavorful sauce. But besides the great sauces, I’ve tried a few, the wings are so tender that it blows my mind how wings can be so delicious. I’ve honestly never had wings even remotely close to the consistency as the ones here.
Along with wings they also have friend chicken and waffle sandwich. Yup, it’s just as delicious as it sounds. For $ 7 you’re getting your monies worth. Inside of it comes with some coleslaw, Sriracha, a huge piece of fried chicken and some syrup on the side. The fried chicken is nice battered, but doesn’t crumble and make a mess when you bite into it.
If you’re a fan of wings they you seriously have to try this place. Already looking forward to my next SF trip so that can come back here for wings.

Growing up just down the block from this place, I knew I had to seize the moment and check out panko when I visited home. However, in the last 2 years, every time I can home, they were freaking closed! What the hell! Closed for winter break, closed for summer break, closed on all holidays… aaaaarg. This probably happened to me 4 or 5 times. Is it a sign that I’m never meant to get a taste of those panko wings?! Never! I refused to accept defeat!
So when I found out I was coming home yet again and that they would be shutting their doors soon, I looked up their schedule. A 1 day window before they close for winter break?! Yes! I just had lunch with friends but I headed straight to panko after. Just 2 ½ hours before they closed, I stepped in and ordered myself the Korean fried chicken and the chris’ flavored wings. Each order comes with 6 wings. You can’t do half flavors so I happily went with 2 orders. I took one step out the store and didn’t even wait. As I walked back home in the rain, I gobbled down each flavor. Holy crap… it’s like crack! The Chris had a sweet home glaze while the Korean had a nice spicy kick. I wouldn’t say I have a huge spice tolerance… I have been building it up though. However, it was the perfect amount of spice. And they were so fresh and crispy! I managed to restrain myself from eating them all before getting home.
Tomorrow is another day and panko is closed until the new year. I can now say I will never live in regret, knowing that I was able to get a little taste of panko’s wings. I hope to be back when they are open again, even if it takes another 2 years… I’ll be back.

Updating this review after trying many different flavors:
KFC– always solid. Strong gochujang flavor. Perfectly crispy and saucy. Highly recommended!
Old Bay– started off as my second favorite next to KFC but I think it’s my favorite now! Something magical happens when the old bay seasoning dry rub comes together with the sriracha caramel sauce! Caution– this is one spicier and sweeter than the KFC.
Green: this is one of their most popular ones, but we thought it was alright. I like my wings to pack a punch in terms of flavor and this one was just on the milder side– lots of cilantro and good taste regardless.
Ramen: if you’re a fan of super crispy wings, you can try these. The ramen is almost pulverized to make the crust. The meat was juicy inside, but not as flavorful as the others.

Huge fan.
They rotate their menu of unique wings and most flavors you can’t find anywhere else in the, dare I say it, entire world.
They have all the regulars, but some of their most interesting (and trust me, it’s 5 stars) are:
ramen wings (wow that texture of ramen batter on the outside is amazing)
nori (tasted like my Japan ramen in Tokyo)
bacon garlic parmesan (just yum, all 3 of the best in one)
spicy honey (wow)
I can go on forever, but everything is amazing. Order to share with a ton of friends and you won’t regret.
They also have hundreds of unique hot sauces for sale, pick 2 or 3 up to test with your wing party.

I used to be a health freak, but my friends in undergrad really liked OB Chicken in Berkeley and my friends at UCSF really like San Tung… thus chicken wings have been added to my (wannabe) foodie adventures.
Hot Sauce & Panko has an eclectic variety of chicken wings, from ghost pepper to sriracha caramel. Prices are moderate at ~$ 7 for 6 wings, but it makes an unexpectedly sufficient meal. They don’t allow split orders, so I strongly recommend coming in a group so you can try more of their interesting choices.
GREEN (cilantro jalapeño ginger sesame oil spice mix): Sounds like too many ingredients jumbled together, but very tasty. (Disclaimer: I don’t have the cilantro-​tastes-​like-​soap gene, so my recommendation should be taken with caution for that sub-​population) It reminded me of the ginger steamed chicken Chinese dish, except a bajillion times the guilty-​pleasure factor due to the fact that it’s fried chicken wings.
MANGO HABANERO: Didn’t expect mango and habanero and wings to go well together but it was great – very saucy and succulent with a layer of freshly fried crispy goodness. I tend to not be a fan of fried chicken because it’s dry and can almost make me feel like I have a sore throat, but all the mango habanero sauce fixes this. (And FYI, this is not spicy despite the habanero in the name)
Although most chicken wing places are Korean, I think HS&P may be Chinese-​owned because I heard them speaking Canto, and that would explain why the green wings reminded me so much of the Chinese chicken dish.
Ambiance is very mom-​and-​pop with limited hours and a hint of quaint cutesiness like how they give you a wooden alphabet block for your order number. They mostly take to-​go orders because there’s only one table inside; however, Unilocal tells me you can take the food to nom on next door. Also, they do have plastic forks but it’s somewhat hidden by the register. I hate eating with my hands (yes I’m high-​maintenance like that), and struggled holding chicken wings with napkins that kept soaking through in sauce before I was able to find the forks. First world problems…

I’m debating if I should give 3 stars or 4 stars… 3.5 star it is. My first visit was probably last year… anyways it’s been 1+ year (and I totally forgot what we got) and just came back from my second visit last Sunday.
Hot Sauce and Panko is a very small and homy snack store. We planned to sit down and eat there (as party of 2), however there were only 4 seats and they were occupied within 10 minutes after they opened. What can I say, maybe I would prefer eat at home and not to get looks from people waiting to order the wings… So we got to-​go instead. The wait time was around 20 mins, longer than I expected.
Chris’: It was amazing. It was crunchy and very flavorful. I usually don’t do this but I did lick my fingers. Just this once. *don’t judge me*
Fish ‘n’ Chips: It was alright. The fish smell fishy (duh) after it cool down. Don’t think I will get this again.
Chicken and Waffle Sandwich: I love waffle and I love fried chicken, the portion was huge (or was it because we got a lot of food). It was good but Chris’ nailed it even I love waffle so much.
Overall, it was tasty… I might come back again if the wait time is shorter and if I can find a parking near by. Originally we wanted to get the Ramen Fried Chicken because it was sold out last time we visited, however they took it down from the menu. The decoration in the store is definitely very fun and sarcastic (I mean, how do you put fun and sarcastic together amazed me). Lots of indie/​non-​huge-​brand sauces for sauce lovers.

Bam! It is incredibly rare that I find a place like this that makes me keep on wanting to come back time after time. Hot damn, it’s great!
I’ve gone here twice, once for the sriracha chicken & waffle sandwich, and once for the Korean hot wings. Both times left me planning out another voyage to the Outer Richmond.
The chicken here is great. perfectly crisp breading, and great sauce. I loved the sandwiches, which are legitimately massive and full of flavor. There was syrup on the side if you wanted to go further, but in any combination of flavor or condiments it was great.
I can’t recommend this highly enough. Get some chicken and you can change your life.